Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will travel to Ankara on May 15, prepared to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin for direct talks — if Putin attends. Zelensky warned that Putin’s absence would signal his unwillingness to end the conflict and called for new sanctions if he fails to show.

Notably, Turkey, which aspires to claim a pivotal position in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), is known for siding with Pakistan in matters that concern India. This is just done as a symbolic stunt,

The increasing demand for Ankara fabrics has been beneficial for local artisans throughout Africa. As more international designers look for authentic materials, production orders are increasing from local communities capable of weaving these textiles.

"Udaipur is Asia's biggest exporter of marbles. All members of the committee had unanimously agreed to stop trade with Turkiye because of its support to Pakistan... 70 per cent of the marble imported to India comes from Turkiye…," Kapil Surana, president of Udaipur marble processors committee, was quoted as saying by ANI.

“When we briefly summarize the problems Syria is currently facing, there is the issue of Israeli expansionism. This has truly reached a point where it threatens Syria’s stability, security, and future,” said Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, flanked by his Jordanian and Syrian counterparts, Ayman Safadi and Asaad al-Shibani.

President Donald Trump has met with Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, the first such encounter between the two nations’ leaders in 25 years.

From marble yards in Udaipur to fruit markets in Pune, Indian traders and consumers are turning away from Turkish goods, saying business must not override national interest.

A letter, reportedly from Türkiye’s department of tourism, has gone viral on X (formerly Twitter), and it’s sparked a storm. In the letter, Türkiye urged Indian tourists not to cancel or postpone their travel plans,