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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
TopicErdoğan

Topic: Erdoğan

‘Quit smoking’ advice straight from Turkey’s President to Italian PM Meloni

In a playful exchange between the world leaders, Erdogan advised Meloni to stop smoking. French President Macron, overhearing, jumped in saying 'It's impossible'.

Zelenskyy calls for meeting with Trump, Putin & Erdogan as Istanbul ceasefire talks fail a 2nd time

He criticised Russia's proposals, describing them as 'ultimatum'. For any peace, Russia called for global recognition of occupied territories and Kyiv's neutrality in international affairs.

Turkey has a knack for picking the losing side. Erdoğan’s decline could change that

The earthquake has crystallised public anger against the President. Elections due this year could lead to secular parties coming to power.

Turkish PM Erdogan signals Finland’s NATO bid may be considered over Sweden

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan signalled Sunday that Ankara may agree to Finland joining NATO ahead of Sweden. The two countries applied last year & need all members countries' approval.

After ice-breaking meet with Modi, Erdogan takes mellower tone on Kashmir at UN

Turkish President said he hoped for ‘permanent peace’ in Kashmir. MEA has not issued an official response yet, but govt sources call it 'unwarranted'.

How Erdogan’s dictatorial economics is fuelling Turkey’s inflation, throwing lira off track

With almost a year left for general elections, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s politics has started hurting its economy. Experts fear it’s not going to end well.

Turkey, India look to revitalise ties after Kashmir low as US changes Afghan strategy

Tensions between Indian and Turkey had heightened after Modi govt scrapped Article 370 in J&K in August 2019.

Turkish President Erdogan removes two deputy finance ministers, appoints advisor

In November, central bank Governor Murat Uysal was fired by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and the leader’s son-in-law Berat Albayrak resigned from his duties as finance minister.

Twitter, Facebook censorship of Trump is a gift to Putin, Erdogan

From the point of view of someone fighting authoritarian regimes in Russia, Turkey or elsewhere, it appears that US tech firms are aligning themselves with the political winners.

On Camera

Make Sanchar Saathi removable. Good intentions don’t excuse State overreach

Compulsion magnifies the risk of function creep. Future updates could quietly expand the app’s capabilities or enable background telemetry far beyond users’ expectations.

New cess on ‘pan masala’ to fund national security and healthcare programmes

The Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, explained. Oppn has attacked the proposed cess as 'a new financial burden' on the citizens.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.