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Iran Escalates Conflict With US, Strikes American Positions In Jordan And Claims Capture Of Underwater Drone

Iran, Iraq and Turkey call for preventing escalation of tensions in West Asia

The discussions took place during separate calls between Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his Turkish and Iraqi counterparts. Separately, Iran and Oman reached an understanding on new shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz and will brief Gulf countries on the arrangements.

19 days ago

Trump says Iran to be hit hard if Hormuz Strait not reopened soon

'Big, Bold & Important First Step': US President Donald Trump Hails Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan Mecca Defence Pact

US President Donald Trump has welcomed the Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, calling it a "big, bold and important first step" towards stronger collective defence.

Aug 17, 2026

Karoline Leavitt quits as Trump's Press Secretary, will be his outside adviser

Karoline Leavitt, the youngest person ever to hold the high-profile post, said she was leaving the demanding White House job to spend more time with her two children.

Aug 13, 2026

Democrats seek to block Trump 'public charge' rule as White House defends immigration crackdown

Trump Hid In Food Truck, Used Military Jet To Leave Turkey Amid Iran Threat

United States President Donald Trump secretly left Turkey on a hidden military flight last month, even though the White House told the public he had departed aboard Air Force One, according to a detailed report from the Washington Post.

Aug 11, 2026

NATO summit in Ankara: 46 detained as alliance faces security challenges and internal divisions

The summit comes amid growing divisions within the alliance over defence spending, the US-Iran conflict and NATO's future direction, while anti-NATO protests have intensified across Turkey over rising militarisation and military expenditure.

Jul 6, 2026

Turkey warns of 'uncontrolled escalation' after vessel attack in Black Sea

Turkey has warned against an "uncontrolled escalation" of the conflict in the Black Sea after a Turkish-owned, Vanuatu-flagged cargo vessel traveling from Ukraine to Turkey was attacked by a drone. Two Turkish crew members sustained minor injuries.

May 29, 2026

Trump rejects Iran's response to new US proposal

'Mandatorily requesting': Trump calls on Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey and other nations to join Abraham Accords

US President Donald Trump urged Muslim-majority nations including Saudi Arabia and Qatar to normalize relations with Israel by joining the Abraham Accords as part of an emerging Iran peace deal. In a Truth Social post, Trump said broader participation would strengthen regional peace and suggested Iran could eventually join the accords too.

May 25, 2026

Trump uses profanity, religious rhetoric to vent fury over Iran war

President Donald Trump vented his frustration over the Iran conflict with profanity and religious references in social media posts, warning Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face "hell." The outburst came shortly after the rescue of a downed US airman

Apr 6, 2026

NIA arrests Kashmiri owner of car used in Delhi blast

Delhi blasts: Agencies track expanding money trail behind JeM's Faridabad module, its Turkey handlers

The Turkey visit by some of the module members is a key aspect to the probe. In March 2022 the members of this module travelled to Turkey and met with their handler Abu Ukasha, who investigators suspect is an ISI asset.

Nov 17, 2025

Before leaving Cyprus, PM Modi took close look at ceasefire line where 'signs of Turkish occupation remain visible'

Ankara's recognition of the so-called Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in the northern region that was seized by Turkish forces in 1974 and differences over gas exploration rights in the Eastern Mediterranean remain a constant source of tensions between Turkey and Cyprus.

Jun 17, 2025

Here's the address: #7, 3rd floor, 8th Main, BTM Layout 1, Bengaluru 560029

When militaries cross the line: How military politicization shapes and shakes global democracies

Through the lens of India, the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Russia, China, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Nigeria, and Latin America, there's a need to examine not only the dangers but also the rare cases where professionalism has fortified democracy.

May 22, 2025

In theatre of absurd, Pakistan talks of river issue while UNSC debates maritime security

While the Security Council was debating maritime security and expressing concern over terrorism on the seas, Pakistan tried to bring up a river issue, the Indus water.

May 21, 2025

125 top Indian merchants vow to boycott trade with Turkey, Azerbaijan

More than 125 top trade leaders from across the country on Friday resolved to boycott all forms of trade and commercial engagement with Turkey and Azerbaijan, including travel and tourism.

May 16, 2025

66 killed in Turkey ski resort fire, people seen jumping from building in panic

At least 66 people have died and over 51 others injured in a fire that erupted at a hotel in Turkey's northwestern Bolu province on Tuesday.

Jan 21, 2025

Turkey committed to stand against gender based violence despite convention withdrawal: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said here that Turkey's withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention does not undermine his government's commitment to its stand against gender based violence.

Nov 26, 2024

Who is Hakam Camuz? The kingpin in notorious Qatargate scandal

Hakan Kamuz may now find himself in trouble after admitting to having links with suspects in the notorious "Qatargate" corruption scandal in the European Union.

Mar 11, 2023

Fans shower football field with toys for quake-hit children in Turkiye

Fans shower football field with toys for quake-hit children in Turkey

Fans of the Turkish football club Besiktas showered thousands of plush toys on the pitch during a match against Fraport TAV Antalyaspor in a gesture of support to the children affected by the devastating earthquake.

Feb 27, 2023

Death toll in Turkey exceeds 40,000 after earthquakes; 430K evacuated [details]

The death toll from two major earthquakes that struck southeastern Turkey on February 6 has risen to 40,642, the country's disaster agency said.

Feb 19, 2023

Indian citizens send help to Turkey; Ambassador says 'Thank you, India' [details]

Turkish Ambassador to India Firat Sunel took to Twitter and thanked the Indian citizens for extending help and donating essential items to the people affected by the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria on February 6.

Feb 13, 2023

This aerial photo taken on Feb. 8, 2023 shows rescuers searching for survivors among the rubble of buildings destroyed in quake-hit Besni District of Adiyaman Province, Turkey.

Turkey earthquake: Body of missing Indian found and identified through tattoo

The body of a Indian, who went missing following the massive earthquake in Turkey, has been found under the rubble of hotel on Saturday, the Indian Embassy said, adding that it would be sent to India as early as possible.

Feb 11, 2023

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