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Wednesday, October 8, 2025
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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

Zoho is no Signal. India must not put Swadeshi before security

Behind celebratory headlines for Zoho lies a history we cannot ignore. The company’s ManageEngine products have been repeatedly exploited, often by highly sophisticated attackers.

60% increase in India’s carbon emissions by 2050, coal to remain top energy source: BP Energy Outlook

The country will account for 12 percent of global energy demand by 2050 from 7 percent in 2023, adds BP report.

ISKP & Lashkar converging under aegis of Pakistan’s ISI to take on Baloch fighters

ISKP, a sub-continental branch of the Islamic State, is said to have vowed to extend operations in Kashmir, on encouragement from Pakistan’s security establishment.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.