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Topic: Turkey

‘The only winner today is Turkey’: Erdogan prevails in election test of his 20-year rule

The prospect of five more years of his rule was a major blow to opponents who accused him of undermining democracy as he amassed ever more power - a charge he denies.

Article 370 to G20, India is in a Kashmir sweet spot. Now, tick the last boxes

It is in the nature of the news cycle that the only aspect of the G20 event (Third Working Group on Tourism) in Srinagar...

Erdogan’s opponent accuses Russia of spreading conspiracies, interfering in Turkey elections

Kemal Kilicdaroglu accused Turkey’s ‘Russian friends’ of responsibility for ‘the release’ of montages, plots, ‘deep fake’ content ahead of Sunday’s ballot.

‘Nothing but hunger’: Cost-of-living crisis threatens Erdogan’s re-election in Turkey

The Turkish president's unorthodox economic programme over the past 1-1/2 years has eroded his popularity, posing the biggest electoral challenge to his 20-year hold on power.

Turkish intelligence forces killed IS leader Abu Hussein al-Qurashi in Syria, says Erdogan

Syrian security sources said raid took place on Sunday in northern Syrian town of Jandaris, which is controlled by Turkey-backed rebel groups.

Manufacturing activity in Turkey’s southeast at risk due to earthquake disaster

To ease the fallout, the Turkish government has rolled out short-work allowances for workers and easier access to loans for affected companies.

In Turkey, history holds hope for rebirth of ancient Antakya from earthquake ruins

Locals say that their elders told them that Hatay – the capital of the Antakya province – witnessed seven earthquakes in its history but it was 'reborn from its ashes'.

Turkish families find shelter in train carriages as earthquake left over 1.5 million homeless

Survivors spend at least 18 hours a day inside, leaving only to take short walks around the station and line up for breakfast and dinner served by aid groups.

Turkey arrests 78 over ‘provocative’ social media posts on earthquake

Turkey govt said 46 websites were shut down for trying to steal donations for quake victims and 15 social media accounts posing as official institutions were closed.

Turkey has a knack for picking the losing side. Erdoğan’s decline could change that

The earthquake has crystallised public anger against the President. Elections due this year could lead to secular parties coming to power.

On Camera

Why Hyderabad restaurants don’t make it to the top. Obsessed with comfort food, no PR

Most of the fancy or high-end restaurants opening up in Hyderabad these days are pretty much stuck on the same blueprint—big space, and inauthentic menus.

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.