Turkey Cracks Down on Fliers Who Stand Up Too Soon, Threatening Fines
As of this month, passengers who stand before planes fully stop may be fined by the Turkish government.
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India and Pakistan’s Drone Battles: A New Arms Race
The recent escalation between India and Pakistan marks a historic shift in South Asian military dynamics, as both countries deployed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at an unprecedented scale during four days of intense fighting in May 2025.This conflict represents the first instance where UAVs were used so extensively by both nuclear-armed neighbours, signalling the onset of a new arms race
Amid India Boycott of Turkey, Erdogan To Meet Pakistan Pm Sharif In Istanbul, Discuss Security And Defence
Amid escalating diplomatic tensions between India and Turkey, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is hosting Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Istanbul for high-level talks focused on bilateral relations, regional security, and counter-terrorism efforts.This meeting takes place in the immediate aftermath of India’s nationwide boycott of Turkish goods and services, a move triggered by
CONFIRMED: Turkey Assisted In Planning Drone Attacks On India And Deployed Military Operatives To Pak: Sources
Turkey sent 350+ drones and military operatives to Pakistan in a military aircraftIn the recent escalation between India and Pakistan, Turkey played a significant and direct military role, marking a notable development in regional security dynamics. According to multiple Indian intelligence sources and official briefings, Turkey supplied over 350 drones to Pakistan and deployed military
Turkey’s STM debuts multi-role support ship model in Malaysia
STM said the vessel is designed to “support amphibious operations” through armored unit transportation, to deliver logistical support and can be used for search and rescue operations.
Operation Sindoor Destroys Credibility of Turkish, Chinese Weapons To Junk Status
The Failure of Chinese Defence Systems Against India’s Precision StrikesIndia’s Operation Sindoor in May 2025 has revealed significant vulnerabilities in Chinese-manufactured defence systems deployed by Pakistan. The operation, which targeted terrorist installations and military bases across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), demonstrated the effectiveness of India’s precision strike
Erdogan Needles India Again As Turkey Openly Calls For Foreign Intervention In Kashmir
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has once again ignited diplomatic tensions with India by openly calling for international intervention in the Kashmir dispute following his meeting with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.During their discussions, Erdoğan reiterated Turkey’s support for Pakistan’s stance on Kashmir, proposing a "human rights-based resolution" and encouraging the
Boycott of Turkish Apples Brings Hope To Apple Growers In Kashmir, Himachal
The recent nationwide boycott of Turkish apples, triggered by Turkey’s support for Pakistan during the latest Kashmir conflict, has sparked renewed optimism among Kashmiri apple growers who have long struggled against the tide of cheaper imports.For years, Kashmir-responsible for over 75% of India’s apple production-has seen its growers’ profits eroded by Turkish apples, which enter Indian
Russia and Ukraine agree prisoner swap but peace talks fail to make progress
Apart from agreeing to swap 1,000 prisoners each, Moscow sticks to maximalist demands in IstanbulRussia and Ukraine have agreed to a large-scale prisoner exchange but failed to reach a breakthrough during their first direct peace talks since 2022, held…
Polish presidential hopefuls in final campaign push – as it happened
Thirteen candidates making their last pitches before ‘Super Sunday’ with votes also due in Portugal and Romania. This live blog is closedPoland’s presidential elections on Sunday are a “historic, groundbreaking” chance for Donald Tusk’s centrist party …