Marco Rubio Meets Syria’s Foreign Minister, in Another Sign of Warming Ties
The meeting came days after President Trump announced he would end sanctions against Syria and met with the country’s president, a former jihadist.
Turkey
Centre Cancels Security Clearance of Turkish Firm Handling Ground Operations At Major Airports
The Indian government has revoked the security clearance of Celebi Airport Services India Pvt. Ltd, a Turkish ground handling firm, with immediate effect due to national security concerns.This decision was made by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and comes in the wake of escalating diplomatic tensions between India and Turkey, particularly after Turkey openly supported Pakistan
Who are the diplomats Russia and Ukraine are sending to peace talks in Istanbul?
The delegations – not due to include Zelenskyy or Putin – are comprised of a mix of high-profile Ukrainians and lesser-known RussiansRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesUkraine and Russia are due to hold their first direct peace talks in more than …
Boycott Calls Trigger Massive 2,000 Travel Cancellations To Turkey, Azerbaijan; Bookings Declines
In May 2025, a sharp shift in Indian outbound travel patterns emerged as calls to boycott Turkey and Azerbaijan gained momentum. This movement was largely driven by public backlash against the two countries’ perceived support for Pakistan during recent border tensions with India.The slogan “nation first” has resonated widely, translating into concrete travel decisions as Indian tourists cancel or
From Kashmir To Delhi, Tunnels To Metros: India To Re-Assess Billion-Dollar Turkish Deals
India’s economic and strategic relationship with Turkey is undergoing a significant reassessment, driven by recent geopolitical tensions and Turkey’s stance on sensitive issues like Kashmir.Turkish firms have established a notable presence in India across sectors such as construction, metro rail, tunnels, manufacturing, aviation, education, and media, with operations spanning at least five
Officials From Russia and Ukraine Are in Turkey, But Will Peace Talks Take Place?
The first peace talks in three years were supposed to begin on Thursday but amid posturing and accusations, they were pushed back at least until Friday.
Ukraine war: US secretary of state says ‘abundantly clear’ Trump and Putin needed for peace talks ‘breakthrough’ – as it happened
This live blog is now closed. For the latest, read our full report:Zelenskyy sends team for peace talks but says Russia ‘not serious enough’President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due to meet Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday and after that w…
Global Equilibrium Turned On Its End: Unspoken Panic In Western, Chinese Corridors Over India’s Ops Sindoor
Recent military action by India against Pakistan, codenamed Operation Sindoor, has significantly altered the global geopolitical landscape according to foreign policy expert Navroop Singh. This coordinated strike against Pakistani military installations has not only demonstrated India’s military capabilities but has reportedly created an "unspoken panic" in Western and Chinese corridors of power.
Failure of Turkish Ukrainian War Hero Drones In India-Pakistan Conflict: Analysis of The Embarrassing Failure
Turkey’s drone technology, which gained worldwide recognition during the Ukraine-Russia conflict, recently faced a significant setback when deployed by Pakistan against India. During the limited conflict known as Operation Sindoor (May 7-10, 2025), Pakistani forces failed to achieve tactical advantages with Turkish drones due to India’s sophisticated defence systems. These once-celebrated
Hagia Sophia restoration to protect 1,500-year-old Unesco ‘masterpiece’
Istanbul landmark’s most extensive works in years will include efforts to prevent earthquake damageStanding beneath the stone archways, grand murals and filagree lamps of the Hagia Sophia, the architect Hasan Fırat Diker reflects on his vocation: the p…