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Topic: Turkey

‘Islamic NATO’ in the making? Turkey, Saudi, Egypt and Pakistan aim for new strategic bloc

According to a report in Middle East Eye, the foreign ministers of the four countries held talks on the sidelines of the Riyadh summit of Islamic countries.

Amid war with Israel & US, Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei offers mediation between Afghanistan and Pakistan

In his Eid message, Khamenei also rules out Iran’s role in attacks against Turkey and Oman and asserts ‘Zionist deception’ was at play to create discord.

Pakistan joins Riyadh bloc’s condemnation of Iranian strikes. What it means for pieces on the board

The condemnation spotlights the growing alliance between Azerbaijan, Turkey and Pakistan against the backdrop of Pakistan’s Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia.

Delhi HC issues summons to Republic TV’s Arnab Goswami on Congress plea over Turkey office claim

Congress had filed defamation case against Goswami for claiming the party has an office in Turkey. Remark was made in aftermath of Op Sindoor when Istanbul sided with Islamabad.

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.

On Camera

Indian govt says will borrow Rs 8.2 trillion in first-half of next fiscal year

The administration trimmed its gross borrowing program to 16.09 trillion rupees from 17.2 trillion rupees announced in the budget on Feb. 1.

India greenlights procurement of 5 more S-400 air defence systems from Russia

In FY 2025-26, AoN for 55 proposals amounting to Rs 6.73 lakh cr has been accorded by DAC. Both the quantum of AoN given and capital contracts signed, so far, have been the highest in any FY.

The Vishwaguru delusion, mine vs yours, is ruining our view of the world

One side thinks India is punching way above its weight. The other thinks Modi has undermined India and it punches below its strength. Both are wrong.