Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Fact Check: Did Pakistan PM Sharif Interrupt Putin's Meeting with Erdogan? Debunking the Viral Video
Dec 13, 2025 09:04 am CST
A viral video claiming Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif "gatecrashed" a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Erdogan has been identified as a likely deepfake. RT India, which initially shared the footage, has since deleted it, acknowledging the content may have misrepresented actual events at the Peace and Trust Forum in Turkmenistan.
Pope Leo XIV Makes Historic First Foreign Visit to Turkey: Bridging Religious Divides and Promoting Peace
Nov 27, 2025 07:43 pm CST
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Turkey on his inaugural foreign trip, focusing on commemorating the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea while promoting interfaith dialogue and peace initiatives. His visit includes meetings with President Erdogan, prayers with Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew, and interfaith engagements aimed at strengthening Christian unity and Muslim-Christian relations during a critical time for global conflicts.
Turkey's Growing Role in India's Security Challenges: From Red Fort to Kashmir
Nov 24, 2025 06:03 pm CST
This analysis examines Turkey's increasingly problematic involvement in India's security landscape, from connections to the Delhi Red Fort blast to support for Kashmir separatism. The article explores how Turkey, under President Erdogan's leadership, has strategically positioned itself as a defender of Muslim causes worldwide while expanding its military influence across South Asia through partnerships with Pakistan and Bangladesh, presenting a complex security challenge for India.
Turkish Military C-130 Cargo Plane Crashes Near Georgia-Azerbaijan Border with 20 Personnel Onboard
Nov 11, 2025 11:32 pm CST
A Turkish military C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft carrying 20 personnel crashed near the Georgia-Azerbaijan border while returning from a mission. The incident triggered immediate search and rescue operations coordinated between Turkish and Georgian authorities. No distress signal was transmitted before the aircraft disappeared from radar. Turkish President Erdogan expressed condolences for those onboard as recovery efforts continue at the crash site located approximately 5 kilometers from the Georgian border.