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Topic: Turkey

India’s ‘mother of all deals’ with Europe comes with a troublesome cousin—Turkey

Established in 1968, the EU Customs Union is a foundational pillar of European economic integration. With Turkey in the mix, India’s biggest deal with the EU suddenly looks more complicated.

‘Don’t take family photos for granted’—Turkish scholar uses old images to capture history

Family photos reflect ‘aesthetics of citizenship’ and performance of identity, said Turkish scholar Özge Baykan Calafato at an IIC talk last week.

Saudi-Pakistan defence pact finds another taker—Turkey

Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter, said Ankara is looking to join defence alliance under which ‘any aggression’ against one country is considered an attack on all.

2025 was good for Turkey’s defence industry. Indian analysts don’t see the threat

Under its Asia Anew strategy, Turkey has deepened engagement with Pakistan and Bangladesh—both Islamic states—while simultaneously cultivating ties with Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

Kashmir embraced a Turkish TV show. Wazwan still set the limits for food

A Turkish wave reshaped the Valley's cultural image as Diriliş: Ertuğrul influenced eateries and wardrobe. But Kashmiris drew the line at food.

Turkey to host COP31 as standoff ends, Australia will lead climate negotiations

Neither country was willing to concede initially but Australia backed down in exchange for its representative chairing talks. Experts say test will be what next COP brings to table.

Turkey blocks transport of Apache choppers to India through its airspace, new route being worked out

Indian govt officials last month skipped Turkish National Day celebrations in Delhi, in a message to Ankara following its support for Islamabad, particularly during Operation Sindoor.

Op Sindoor effect: India skips Turkish National Day celebrations, no official turns up at embassy 

New Delhi-Ankara ties have cooled over Turkey’s support to Pakistan after Operation Sindoor and at international forums. However, India has deepened its engagement with Cyprus.

Junking Celebi’s plea against Centre, Delhi HC points to ‘compelling national security considerations’

The Turkish ground-handling firm had challenged the revocation of its security clearance in the wake of the flare-up between India & Pakistan, & Turkey’s military support to Pakistan.

On Camera

A ship attack has shaken Asia’s faith in the US

Why should the US care? Because in the end, as its wrangle with Britain this week should have reminded them, America still needs bases, friendly ports, & overfly rights.

Amid the new war in Middle East, ‘God’ surfaces in oil and commodities contracts

Multiple companies have invoked the principle of ‘force majeure’, which lets a party off the hook in case of unforeseen ‘acts of God’, to avoid penalties.

Iranian naval ship Lavan with crew of 184 docked in Kochi same day US torpedoed IRIS Dena

IRIS Lavan was in the region for the International Fleet Review held last month and ‘sought urgent docking in Kochi citing technical issues,’ it is learnt.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.