The Middle East power balance is undergoing a dramatic reset, with Iran, Turkey and Saudi Arabia tilting into a new triangular alignment that is reshaping diplomatic calculations from Washington to Jerusalem. As regional sandstorms shift, Trump delivers a geopolitical warning shot to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, urging restraint and signaling that Washington will not greenlight further ignition in an already combustible arena. Meanwhile, Israel’s internal political storm intensifies. President Isaac Herzog places Netanyahu’s pardon request under a national-interest scalpel, insisting the decision will hinge on the needs of the country, not the fate of one man. WATCH
03 December,2025 09:52 PM IST
Tensions flared between Israel and Turkey after protesters in Ankara hoisted an effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from a crane under a banner reading “Death Penalty.” The shocking demonstration, staged near a state-linked institution has drawn a sharp diplomatic response from Tel Aviv. The Israeli Foreign Ministry labeled the act “disgraceful behavior,” accusing Turkish authorities of failing to condemn the mock execution. The display, which quickly went viral across social media, comes amid renewed strains between Ankara and Tel Aviv over the ongoing Gaza conflict and Israel’s military actions. Diplomatic observers say the protest could further destabilize already fragile ties between the two nations. WATCH
27 October,2025 11:33 PM IST
A tragic attack unfolded at the headquarters of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) near Ankara on October 23, resulting in the deaths of 5 individuals and injuring 22 others. Footage from the scene captured armed assailants entering the building amidst reports of gunfire and a loud explosion. Emergency services were swiftly dispatched to the site, where employees were escorted to shelters, and access to the area was restricted. Turkey’s Interior Minister, Ali Yerlikaya, labeled the incident a "terrorist attack" and confirmed that two of the assailants were killed during the incident. However, the cause and identity of the perpetrators remain unclear. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, who was attending a BRICS conference in Kazan alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin when the news broke, expressed his condolences. President Putin also extended his sympathies to President Erdogan in light of the tragedy. TUSAS is recognized as one of Turkey's most significant defense and aviation companies, making this attack particularly alarming for national security. The investigation into the motives behind the attack is ongoing, with authorities working diligently to uncover more information.
24 October,2024 11:43 AM IST
Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, the Shankaracharya of Badrinath seat, has expressed grave concern over the alleged 228 kilograms gold scam involving the Kedarnath shrine. He criticized authorities for not initiating an investigation into the Kedarnath gold scam controversy surrounding the gold-plating of the shrine in 2022. Swami Avimukteshwaranand issued a stern warning, urging strict action and threatening legal recourse if necessary. He emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in religious affairs, stating his readiness to take the matter to court to ensure justice prevails. The controversy has sparked widespread debate and raised questions about the management and oversight of sacred sites in India.
22 July,2024 11:25 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
