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Islamabad's demands, Taliban pushback: How Turkey quitting Afghanistan mediation has left Pakistan isolated | Explained

Multiple rounds of talks facilitated by Turkey, along with Qatar and Saudi Arabia, failed to bridge the gap between Islamabad and the Afghan Taliban.

Turkey begins black box analysis after jet crash kills Libya’s western military chief

Investigators in Turkey are analysing black boxes from a jet crash that killed Libya’s western military chief and seven others, as officials cite a technical malfunction and coordinate the probe with Libya.

Turkey foils Christmas, New Year attack plots; over 100 arrested in ISIS crackdown

Firearms, ammunition and what officials described as organisational documents were seized during the operations. Authorities said efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest another 22 suspects.

Libya’s top military chief killed in Turkey plane crash, PM confirms

Libya’s prime minister confirmed that the country’s top military chief was killed in a plane crash in Turkey, triggering condolences and raising questions about the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.

Why now? The rare summit bringing Russia, Turkey and Iran together

Russia, Turkey and Iran are meeting in Turkmenistan for a rare summit as the country marks 30 years of neutrality. The event highlights Turkmenistan’s isolation, gas wealth, and strategic regional role.

Two oil tankers suffer mystery blasts while in Black Sea

The first tanker, the 900-foot Kairos, was taking on water after an explosion, according to a local port agent report.

Shashi Tharoor meets Turkish envoy, tells him 'major efforts needed to overcome mistrust'

Ties between India and Turkey have remained tense for some time. The strain deepened after Ankara repeatedly criticised India’s policy on Kashmir and aligned itself with Pakistan at global forums.

German family of four found dead in Istanbul: Why investigators suspect hotel pesticides?

The sudden deaths shocked Turkey and triggered an urgent investigation. At first, authorities focused on the possibility of food poisoning, leading to a crackdown on street food vendors in areas like Ortaköy.

Turkish firefighting plane crashes in Croatia, pilot killed: Ministry

The incident came just hours after Turkey repatriated the bodies of 20 military personnel who were killed on Tuesday when a Turkish military cargo plane crashed in Georgia as it was returning from Azerbaijan.

Red Fort blast shows signs of Pakistan's ISI 'tradecraft', probe focuses on external handler Abu Okasha

Crucial evidence supporting this theory has come from the interrogation of the two arrested suspects -- Dr Muzafar Rather and Dr Muzammil Shakeel. Their travel and communication records show that they were in Istanbul in 2022.

Two doctors behind Red Fort blast linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed, had travelled to Turkey in 2022, reveals initial probe

The main suspect, 35-year-old Dr. Umar Un-Nabi, was reportedly driving the i20 car that exploded at around 6.50 pm, killing at least 10 people and injuring 21 others.

Turkish prosecutor seeks 2,000 years for jailed opposition mayor of Istanbul

The Istanbul prosecutor asked a higher court to consider shutting down mayor Imamoglu's main opposition Republican People's Party

Turkey issues genocide arrest warrant against Netanyahu

Turkey, which has been one of the most vocal critics of the war in Gaza, last year joined South Africa's case accusing Israel of genocide at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

Tightening triangle against India: How Turkey’s Rs 95,000 crore Typhoon deal compares to New Delhi's Rafales | Explained

India's focus areas include the indigenous fifth-generation fighter jet programme, next-generation missile systems, and layered air defence networks capable of countering threats from both Pakistan and China.

10 most iconic and beautiful destinations across Turkiye you must visit

Explore the 10 most iconic and beautiful destinations across Turkey — from Istanbul’s mosques and Cappadocia’s balloons to the beaches of Antalya and Bodrum.

After Pakistan, Yunus gifts ‘Greater Bangladesh’ artwork to Turkey: Why India sees a troubling pattern

This is not Yunus’ first attempt to reference India’s Northeast in controversial terms. During his April 2024 trip to China, he described India’s northeastern states as “landlocked” and said they had “no way to reach out to the ocean.”

Turkish man pays Rs 84,000 to ex-wife every year for 'cat support', sparks new divorce trend

Turkey’s animal protection law treats pets as “living beings,” making abandonment illegal and punishable with fines up to Rs 1.4 lakh.

India gives Turkish National Day celebrations in New Delhi a miss

The ties have been strained over Ankara’s pro-Pakistan stance during Operation Sindoor and its repeated criticism of the Jammu and Kashmir issue.

'No need for any third party to mediate,' says MEA after Turkish President Erdogan rakes up Kashmir issue

"Our stand on the Kashmir issue is very clear, there has been no change in it," said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.

‘Waste of human life’: Trump urges Erdogan to halt purchase of Russian oil, F-35 deal in focus

Trump underscored that Russia’s economy is already reeling under the costs of the conflict, yet energy sales remain a vital source of income

At UNGA, Turkey needles India on Kashmir again: How Erdogan's 'Muslim brotherhood' with Pakistan eclipsed handshake with Modi

Turkey’s tilt toward Pakistan increases mistrust between Ankara and Delhi at a time when both countries could have found pragmatic reasons to stabilise ties.