Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

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World Politics & Diplomacy 16 Oct 2026, 07:05 AM IST

Headscarf Ban Triggers Rare Protests in Azerbaijan, Strains Ties With Turkey

A dispute over school rules barring pupils wearing hijabs from classrooms has sparked uncommon street protests in Azerbaijan and opened a fresh political row with Turkey. The confrontation has sharpened debate over secular education, religious expression and the limits of state authority in a country that has long tightly managed public religion.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 12:36 AM IST

Turkey Raids Major Pro-Opposition TV Station in Escalating Press Crackdown

Turkish authorities raided a prominent opposition-leaning television station and interrupted live broadcasts, triggering fresh alarm among press freedom advocates and opposition figures. The move is being read as part of a broader tightening of control over media critical of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 03:54 AM IST

DIY Fertilizer Emerges as a Lifeline as Iran War Drives Up Farm Costs

Farmers are confronting a fresh squeeze on margins as war-related disruptions tied to Iran push fertilizer prices higher across global markets. In response, some growers are turning to home-made and lower-input alternatives, a stopgap that is helping them stay afloat even as it underscores the fragility of the food and fertilizer supply chain.

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World Politics & Diplomacy07 Oct 2026, 09:52 PM IST

Turkiye, Pakistan Back Saudi Deployment Under Mecca Pact as Red Sea Tensions Deepen

Turkiye and Pakistan have agreed to support a Saudi military deployment under the so-called Mecca pact, according to reporting cited by Al Jazeera and Reuters, in a move aimed at bolstering deterrence against Houthi attacks. The arrangement signals a widening regional security alignment around Saudi Arabia as pressure mounts from Yemen-linked threats and instability across the Red Sea corridor.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 08:35 AM IST

Turkey Blocks News Site Over ‘LGBT Propaganda’ as Journalists Warn of Deepening Censorship

A Turkish court has ordered access blocked to a popular news site after authorities accused it of promoting “LGBT propaganda,” prompting sharp criticism from journalists and press freedom advocates. The move is the latest in a widening crackdown on online media in Turkey, where critics say censorship is increasingly being justified through moral and political language.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (01:16 PM IST)

Turkey Blocks News Site in Latest Crackdown on Online Media

Turkey has blocked access to a news website after a court order cited alleged “LGBT propaganda,” prompting sharp criticism from journalists and press freedom advocates. The move adds to growing concern that Ankara is using morality-based and security-linked justifications to tighten control over online reporting and dissenting voices.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (11:38 AM IST)

As Washington Pulls Back, Turkey Positions Itself to Fill the Middle East Vacuum

The United States is signaling a leaner military and diplomatic posture in the Middle East, and Turkey is moving quickly to capitalize on the opening. Ankara sees an opportunity to expand its influence across a region where American retrenchment is creating new space for regional powers to shape outcomes. The shift could redraw the balance of power from the Levant to the Gulf, with Turkey seeking a larger role in security, mediation, and regional diplomacy.

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World SportsJust now (03:32 AM IST)

Turkey Frees Comedian Convicted Over Erdoğan Insult After Appeal

A Turkish stand-up comedian convicted of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has been released from custody pending appeal, following a case that drew international attention and renewed scrutiny of free-expression limits in Turkey. The performer’s show, which reportedly attracted millions of views online, became the latest flashpoint in a long-running clash between satire and state power.

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