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Monday, May 20, 2024
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Topic: Turkey

Turkey’s shift towards authoritarianism, economic slowdown under President Erdogan

In 2016, a section of the army saw as its duty to unseat Erdogan and 'save the republic' which led to a failed coup.

Turkey willing to mediate between ‘friends’ India and Pakistan, says envoy Sakir Ozkan Torunlar

Turkish Ambassador to India Sakir Ozkan Torunlar speaks to ThePrint about ties with India & Pakistan, S-400 missile system and Iran imports.

US deploys bombers to Middle East in response to Iran’s ‘troubling warnings’

 Turkey’s electoral body announces re-poll in Istanbul after ruling party loss.

Trump’s 10,000 lies monument, and Israeli soldiers find a baby’s combat boots

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

US won’t renew expiring Iran oil waivers, White House says

The decision could spike crude prices just as Donald Trump begins to gear up to campaign for a second presidential term.

North Korea tests tactical guided weapon, claims state media

A new report reveals Turkey propped up its foreign reserves using short-term borrowing, and Joko Widodo looks set for another term.

Et tu Istanbul, then fall Erdogan: Why local election results spell hope for Turkey

As Turkey recounts the votes, President Erdogan and his Islamist party have been delivered a significant blow by citizens.

Turkey sends message to President Erdogan through local poll defeat — fix economic reforms

High inflation, rising unemployment, recession & a weakening Turkish lira have led to electoral defeat for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Justice and Development Party.

Blow to Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul’s electoral upset

British Parliament votes on four separate proposals to find a compromise over UK’s withdrawal from EU. All four fail to pass.

Lessons Theresa May fails to learn, and a vote in Turkey

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

On Camera

Nancy Tyagi at Cannes is instantly iconic. Commenting on Aishwarya Rai is so last decade

Her saree could easily give Sabyasachi’s Met Gala creation a run for his money. Alia Bhatt’s ‘Garden of Time’ saree was a product of 163 artisans, Tyagi is a one-woman show.

What’s geopolitical recession? World seems to be heading for one

The long-term rise of China and the 'Global South', combined with a decline of European and Japanese economic power is driving a fundamental shift.

With defence push, India looks to capture markets in Africa beyond western Indian Ocean

India’s defence sector is trying to penetrate the African market. But with China already extending significant influence, India must now play catch-up.      

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?