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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.

IndiGo gets six-month extension to operate two Turkish Airlines planes

The DGCA move had come against the backdrop of Turkiye backing Pakistan and condemning India's strikes on terror camps in the neighbouring country in May.

Turkey unveils 'Steel Dome' defence system: How it stacks up against Israel’s 'Iron Dome' | Explained

At the launch event in Ankara, Erdogan announced that 47 vehicles worth 460 million dollars had already been delivered to the Turkish Armed Forces.

Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan unveils 'Steel Dome' air defense system

Turkey has invested heavily in its defense industry, seeking to become self-sufficient in arms ever since it was subjected to an arms embargo by the United States in response to the 1974 invasion of Cyprus

Tourist gets into trouble after pole dancing on Turkish flagpole. Video

According to Turkey's laws, it is illegal to publicly disrespect the national flag and doing so can earn a jail term of up to three years.

Magnitude 6.1 quake flattens buildings in northwestern Turkey, killing one

One person was killed on Sunday (August 10) when an earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck northwestern Turkey's Balikesir province, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said, adding 29 people were wounded and 16 buildings collapsed. Rescue operations were ongoing in Sindirgi, a district in Balikesir province, as personnel assessed a flattened building while residents looked on.

Egypt, Turkey Unite in Condemning Israel’s Gaza Expansion, Urge Global Action | N18G

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met in New Alamein City, condemning Israel’s cabinet decision to expand control over Gaza. Turkey called it a new phase of “genocidal and expansionist” policy, urging Muslim unity and global mobilisation against the plan. Fidan accused Israel of using hunger to displace Palestinians, a claim Israel rejects. The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) labelled the move a dangerous violation of international law and warned it would end prospects for peace. Egypt, Qatar and the U.S. continue mediating ceasefire talks, while the OIC urged urgent UN action and accountability.

Delhi High Court dismisses Turkish firm's plea against revocation of security clearance

BCAS revoked the security clearance days after Turkey backed Pakistan and condemned India’s strikes on terror camps in the neighbouring country.

Turkey unveils 970-kg ‘Gazap’, its most powerful non-nuclear bomb: Should India worry?

Turkey’s unveiling of Gazap, and its broader push for advanced weapons, should raise concerns for India, primarily because of Ankara’s growing strategic and military alignment with Pakistan.

Turkey takes hypersonic leap with Tayfun Block-4: Why its 'brotherhood' with Pakistan poses new worry for India

By diversifying its defence relationships, Pakistan is gaining more military support and flexibility, which could be used against India in future conflicts.

'Close neighbours enjoying traditional friendship': China plays down its backing to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor after General Singh's 'live-lab' jibe

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said the India-China relationship is in a “critical moment of improvement and development” and Beijing would like to promote steady growth of bilateral ties with New Delhi.

'Borrowed knife': How China and Turkey powered Pakistan's war against India

India must brace for a prolonged, multi-front hybrid conflict, where threats come not just from one direction, but from multiple adversaries at once.