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Topic: Turkey

What led Turkey to launch a military offensive against Kurds in Syria

The Kurds have been demanding an independent country since the end of World War I & this demand has sometimes taken the form of insurgencies, such as in Turkey.

Turkey’s military assault in Syria continues, thousands flee to escape violence

The Turkish offensive began after US President Trump ordered the removal of American forces from the Syrian-Turkey border Sunday.

Trump reinforces middle easterners’ view of U.S. as unreliable and weak

President Trump’s decision to move troops out of Syria reinforces America's growing reputation in the Middle East as unreliable and unpredictable.

India ‘deeply concerned’ by Turkey’s actions, asks it to show restraint in Syria

The external affairs ministry said Turkey's actions could undermine stability in the region and the fight against terrorism.

Will wipe out Turkey’s economy, Trump warns as Ankara launches offensive in North Syria

US president Trump called on Turkey to "act rationally" in northern Syria, and said he will consider tough sanctions if operations weren't as humane as possible.

Trump U-turn makes Islamic State jihadists Turkey’s problem now

Once in Syrian territory, securing Islamic State recruits will become a Turkish problem and Ankara may be ill-prepared to handle the new situation.

Pakistan, Turkey and Malaysia to launch TV channel to counter Islamophobia

The decision was made at a meeting between Turkish PM Erdogan, Pakistan PM Khan and Malaysian President Mohammed on the sidelines of the UNGA.

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.

On Camera

Severe Hyderabad internet outages make it an IT hub without the IT part

Many offices in Telangana have asked their employees to work from home because of heavy rainfall, but it has become impossible due to the internet outages.

‘Not just Russian oil, India tapped us along on trade deal,’ says US treasury secy Scott Bessent

New Delhi: The US is not worried about the rupee “becoming a reserve currency” given that it is at an all-time low versus the...

CDS on differences on theaterisation—views welcome, final call to be in nation’s best interests

The Navy has always been on board with the theaterisation plan, but the Air Force feels splitting up air assets into several theatre commands is futile & will tie up critical systems.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.