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World Politics & Diplomacy 14 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Ancient Tunnels Beneath Hagia Sophia Open to Scrutiny After Debris Clearance

Archaeologists have begun exploring a network of ancient tunnels beneath Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia after removing roughly 3,000 tons of debris, according to reports. The discovery adds a new layer to the monument’s already complex history, underscoring its significance not only as a religious and political symbol but also as a site of continuing archaeological interest.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning13 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

COP31 Opens in Antalya as Climate Talks Enter a High-Stakes Phase

The annual UN climate summit has opened in Antalya, Turkey, drawing thousands of delegates, lobbyists, and journalists to negotiations that will test whether governments can still turn broad climate pledges into enforceable action. Turkey and Australia are cohosting COP31, placing the focus on emissions cuts, finance, and the credibility of the multilateral process at a time of rising geopolitical strain.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning12 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

COP31 Opens in Antalya as Turkey and Australia Set the Climate Agenda

The annual UN climate talks have opened in Antalya, Turkey, drawing thousands of delegates, lobbyists, and journalists to COP31, where governments will confront the widening gap between climate pledges and delivery. Turkey and Australia are cohosting the summit, placing the focus on negotiation mechanics, financing, and the credibility of the global climate process.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy11 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

USDA Sees Global Cotton Output Falling as India, US Crops Shrink

Global cotton production is set to decline in the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture assessment, as lower crop estimates for India, the United States and Turkey outweigh gains projected for China and Australia. The revision underscores how weather, acreage shifts and yield pressures continue to shape the fibre market, with implications for prices, trade flows and textile supply chains.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning09 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

At Antalya Climate Talks, the Case for AI as a Climate Tool Remains Unproven

As governments gather in Antalya for the United Nations climate conference, artificial intelligence is emerging as a prominent talking point — and a contentious one. While the host is urging countries to ensure AI is designed and deployed to advance climate action, the technology’s real-world climate benefits remain largely aspirational, with industry still struggling to prove that AI can cut emissions at scale rather than add to them.

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World Politics & Diplomacy01 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Three Killed, Five Injured as Rockfall Strikes Turkey’s Cappadocia Tourist Site

At least three people were killed and five others injured when rocks suddenly collapsed at a popular tourist area in Turkey’s Cappadocia region, according to initial reports from local and international media. The incident has renewed scrutiny of visitor safety at heavily trafficked heritage sites exposed to unstable terrain and severe weather.

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World Politics & Diplomacy18 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Hijab Ban in Azerbaijani Schools Triggers Rare Protests and Diplomatic Friction

A rare wave of protests has erupted in Azerbaijan after school authorities moved to restrict the wearing of hijabs in classrooms, igniting a debate over religious freedom, state secularism and access to education. The dispute has also spilled into the diplomatic arena, sharpening tensions with Turkey and drawing criticism from rights groups.

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World Politics & Diplomacy17 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Istanbul Floods Kill Four in Worst Deluge in 80 Years

Istanbul has been hit by its most severe flooding in eight decades, leaving at least four people dead and exposing the city’s deep vulnerability to extreme weather. The disaster has disrupted transport, strained emergency services, and renewed scrutiny of urban planning in one of the world’s most densely populated megacities.

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World Politics & Diplomacy17 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Turkish Shipwreck May Be the Oldest Ever Found, But Archaeologists Urge Caution

Archaeologists working off Turkey’s southern coast say a deep-water wreck may be the oldest shipwreck ever discovered, a claim that has immediately drawn global attention and careful scrutiny. The find, if confirmed, could reshape understanding of early maritime trade, shipbuilding and the spread of goods across the eastern Mediterranean.

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World Politics & Diplomacy16 Oct 2026, 02:37 PM IST

Archaeologists in Turkey May Have Found the World’s Oldest Shipwreck

Archaeologists working off Turkey’s southern coast say they may have identified the oldest known shipwreck, a discovery that could push back the history of seafaring and long-distance trade by millennia. The find, still under study, has drawn global attention because of its potential to reshape understanding of early maritime technology and the movement of goods across the ancient Mediterranean.

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World Politics & Diplomacy16 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, 06:04 PM IST

Two Dead in Istanbul After Heaviest Rainfall in 84 Years, Governor Says

At least two people have died in Istanbul after the city was hit by its heaviest rainfall in 84 years, according to the governor’s office. Authorities have urged residents to remain indoors unless travel is absolutely necessary as emergency crews respond to flooding and disruption across the metropolis.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 02:19 PM IST

Archaeologists Uncover World’s Oldest Known Shipwreck Off Turkey, Recasting Early Maritime History

Archaeologists working off Turkey’s Mediterranean coast say they have identified what may be the world’s oldest known shipwreck, a Bronze Age vessel preserved in remarkable condition beneath the sea. The find, described as a rare “time capsule,” could reshape understanding of early trade routes, shipbuilding, and seafaring links across the eastern Mediterranean.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 09:11 AM IST

Archaeologists Say Shipwreck Off Turkey May Be World’s Oldest, Dating to Early Bronze Age

Archaeologists working off Turkey’s coast say they have identified a shipwreck that could be up to 4,700 years old, potentially making it the oldest known wreck ever found. The discovery, dated to the Early Bronze Age, offers a rare window into the earliest era of seaborne trade and maritime technology in the eastern Mediterranean.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 08:09 AM IST

Azerbaijan’s School Hijab Row Exposes Fault Lines With Teachers, Families and Turkey

Azerbaijan’s reported restrictions on hijabs in schools have ignited a sensitive domestic dispute with religious and social overtones, while also drawing attention from Turkey, a close regional partner. The controversy has become a test of how far Baku will push secular policy in a majority-Muslim country without deepening friction at home or abroad.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 05:25 AM IST

Azerbaijan’s Hijab Row Exposes Fault Lines Over Faith, Schools and Turkey Ties

Azerbaijan’s reported restrictions on hijab in schools have triggered a sharp domestic and diplomatic debate, drawing in parents, teachers, rights advocates and regional observers. The dispute is testing the government’s secular identity at home while adding friction to its wider political balancing act with Turkey and other Muslim-majority partners.

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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 & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 12:20 AM IST

Archaeologists Say They Have Found the World’s Oldest Known Shipwreck Off Turkey

Archaeologists working off Turkey’s Mediterranean coast say they have identified a shipwreck dating to as much as 4,700 years ago, a find that could push back the known history of seafaring in the eastern Mediterranean. If confirmed, the Early Bronze Age vessel would offer rare evidence of maritime trade, shipbuilding and coastal exchange at a formative moment in ancient world history.

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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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Clean Energy & Climate Transition08 Oct 2026, 12:10 AM IST

‘Quiet Firing’ Appears to Fuel Quiet Quitting, Study Finds

A new analysis highlighted by Phys.org suggests that managerial practices associated with “quiet firing” may be accelerating the very disengagement employers hope to avoid. The findings add fresh urgency to debates over workplace culture, retention, and productivity at a time when companies are already grappling with labor shortages and shifting employee expectations.

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World Politics & Diplomacy06 Oct 2026, 02:44 PM IST

Ukraine Says Russian Drone Strike Sinks Grain Ship in Romanian Waters

Ukraine says a Russian drone attack struck a Turkish-flagged grain vessel in the Black Sea, sinking the ship after it entered Romanian waters and killing at least one crew member. The episode has intensified alarm over the safety of commercial shipping in a corridor already battered by repeated attacks since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Romania said it rescued 11 seafarers and recovered two bodies, underscoring the cross-border risks of the war at sea.

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National Governance & Policy05 Oct 2026, 11:09 AM IST

Kingpin’s Turkey Travel Exposes Possible International Reach of Spurious Drugs Racket

Investigators probing a spurious drugs network have found that the alleged kingpin travelled to Turkey, a development that is now being examined for what it may reveal about the racket’s overseas links. The travel trail has sharpened suspicions that the operation may have extended beyond domestic distribution into a wider transnational supply chain.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 06:47 AM IST

Noah’s Ark Researchers Edge Closer to Confirmation After Drilling Tests Challenge Natural-Rock Theory

Researchers examining a site in eastern Turkey long associated with Noah’s Ark say new subsurface testing is narrowing the gap between competing explanations for a boat-shaped formation. The latest drilling results, according to reporting cited by Fox News and other outlets, have intensified claims that the structure may be man-made rather than a purely natural rock formation, though no definitive proof has been publicly established.

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Global Economy & Central Banks05 Oct 2026, 12:31 AM IST

Ford Holds No. 3 U.S. Sales Spot as Third-Quarter Volume Slips 6.6%

Ford Motor Co. said Friday that U.S. light-duty vehicle sales fell 6.6% year over year in the third quarter to 507,395 units, but the company still retained the No. 3 sales position in the market. The result underscores how a softer sales environment and intense competition have narrowed the gap among major automakers even as Ford preserved its ranking ahead of Hyundai.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 01:18 AM IST

Amit Shah Hails Agencies After Historic Extradition of Notorious Narco-Trafficker Navpreet Singh from Turkey

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has congratulated India’s security and investigative agencies after the successful extradition of alleged narco-trafficking kingpin Navpreet Singh from Turkey, describing the operation as a major enforcement milestone. The development underscores India’s expanding cross-border law-enforcement reach and the growing use of international cooperation to pursue fugitives linked to organized crime.

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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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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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