The recent car blast in Delhi and a subsequent explosion in Islamabad have triggered divergent diplomatic responses from Pakistan and Turkey, underscoring sensitivities in regional relations and the politicisation of terror-related incidents. Pakistan’s Response to Delhi Incident While Indian authorities treat the explosion near the historic landmark in Delhi as a major security breach and...
India has reportedly blocked Azerbaijan’s application for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), according to Azerbaijani broadcaster AnewZ. The report noted that while China continues to support Azerbaijan’s bid, India’s decision is linked to Azerbaijan’s support for Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, India’s military response to terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir following...
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit Turkey’s northwestern province of Balikesir on Sunday, resulting in at least one fatality and the collapse of over a dozen buildings, according to officials. At least 29 individuals sustained injuries. The earthquake, which had its epicentre in the town of Sindirgi, produced tremors that were felt approximately 200 kilometres north...