Syrian Kurdish commander in touch with Turkey, open to meeting Erdogan
The public comments represented a significant diplomatic overture by Mazloum Abdi, whose Syrian Democratic Forces fought Turkish troops and Ankara-backed Syrian rebels during Syria's 14-year civil war.
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How India broke the web of Turkey's most-famous Bayraktar drones, Erdogan is now worried because...
Bayraktar TB2 (File) How India destroyed Turkey's Bayraktar TB2 drones: Due to the massive success of Akash air defence system and Akashteer intelligent warfare, a sense of panic has spread across the US. However, there is another country which actively helped India's enemy during the recent India-Pakistan tensions and as a result, it's defence industry has taken a massive hit. Reports have it that Pakistan used Turkey's Bayraktar TB2 drone during its recent conflict with India. In order to counter the drone threat, the Indian Armed Forces shot down all the drones received from Turkey by Pakistan using the indigenous 'Akashteer' air defense system. About Akashteer air defense system Akashteer is a vehicle-based air defence system designed to automate detection, tracking and engagement of enemy aircraft, drones and missiles. It integrates various radar systems, sensors and communication technologies into a single operational framework. With its intelligent warfare capabilities, Akashteer showcased India's dominance in real-time, automated air defence warfare. As per a report by PIB, Akashteer is part of the broader C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) framework, working in coordination with other systems. How India destroyed Turkey's Bayraktar TB2 drones Media reports have said that the Akashteer air defense system was extensively used to counter Turkish drone threat during the recent India-Pakistan tensions. A senior army official was quoted as saying by a Navbharat Times report that 'not even a single drone was able to achieve its target'. Pakistan, Turkey and Azerbaijan set to strengthen anti-India nexus The growing nexus between Islamabad-Ankara-Baku is expected to deepen and broaden further during the visit of Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Azerbaijan after concluding his ongoing visit to Iran. According to reports, a trilateral summit of Pakistan, Turkey and Azerbaijan is expected to be held in Lachin, a strategic city that connects Azerbaijan to Armenia, in the next 48 hours to take 'important decisions on joint strategies' in several fields, including defence. (With inputs from agencies)
New Indian Express
39 minutes ago
- New Indian Express
‘Mamata stooped low to appease vote bank by opposing Operation Sindoor': Amit Shah
The home minister alleged that senior TMC leaders were complicit in the violence in Murshidabad in April, which broke out during protests over the contentious Waqf Amendment Act. 'The way a TMC minister incited the violence, it can be said that the Murshidabad riots were state-sponsored,' he claimed. 'The MHA kept on insisting about the deployment of BSF during the Murshidabad riots, but the TMC government didn't allow it to happen so that the violence could continue. If BSF personnel had been deployed, Hindus would have been protected. It was only after BJP workers approached the high court that the BSF was finally sent in,' he alleged. At least three people died and several others were injured in the April riots. This was Shah's first visit to West Bengal since the Murshidabad clashes. Sharpening his attack on Banerjee for the state of affairs under her rule, Shah said, 'Today, Mamata didi has turned this great land of Bengal land into a hub of infiltration, corruption, atrocities on women, crime, bomb blasts and mistreatment of Hindus.' Hitting out at the state government for obstructing national security efforts, he said, 'Mamata Banerjee is opposing the Waqf Amendment Act for appeasement politics.' The home minister also accused the ruling TMC of facilitating illegal cross-border movement. 'The Bengal elections will not only decide the future of the state, but it is also linked to the security of the country. Mamata Banerjee has left Bengal's borders open for Bangladeshis. Infiltration is taking place with her blessings. Only the BJP government can stop this,' he said. Responding to the TMC's criticism of the BSF's inability to stop infiltration, the senior BJP leader said the Mamata Banerjee-led government has not given the required land to the BSF. 'Once the TMC government gives BSF the required land, we will stop infiltration. But, it would never give land to the BSF, as the party wants infiltration to continue so that it can remain in power,' he claimed. Shah also accused Banerjee of failing to take a firm stand on issues of national security. 'During previous regimes in which Mamata didi was also a minister, no steps were taken to deal firmly with terror attacks. But our PM Narendra Modi took firm measures against terror attacks by destroying terror camps across the border. But, Mamata didi has a problem with it,' he said. 'For the sake of her vote bank, Mamata didi has crossed all limits of stooping low. A few days ago, Pakistan-backed terrorists killed our innocent citizens in front of their families after asking them about their religion. Operation Sindoor was carried out to punish these terrorists. The headquarters of the terrorists were destroyed by entering Pakistan. However, Mamata didi was pained over the death of these terrorists. She opposed Operation Sindoor by issuing a cheap political statement,' Shah said. He said that under Operation Sindoor, the central government conducted a deep strike 100 km into Pakistan, targeting terrorist headquarters. 'Numerous terrorists were killed, but this seems to trouble Mamata ji. By doing so, you are not only opposed to the mission, but also disregard the sentiments and emotions of the women of our country,' Shah said.
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Turkey: Authorities issue arrest warrants for 47 of Erdogan rival Imamoglu's aides
The warrants stemmed from four separate corruption investigations focused on Istanbul and follow the March 19 arrest of Imamoglu, the most high-profile challenger to Turkish President Erdogan. Imamoglu says the charges are politically motivated read more FILE PHOTO: Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has long been seen as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's most formidable rival. File image/Reuters Turkish authorities have issued arrest warrants for 47 municipal officials and staff across Istanbul, the latest escalation targeting city administration since the imprisonment of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a prominent political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. State news agency Anadolu reported on Saturday (May 31) that the warrants stemmed from four separate corruption investigations focused on Istanbul. Anadolu did not disclose how many individuals were actually taken into custody. According to Anadolu Agency, among those targeted by the new warrants are a former opposition lawmaker and five district mayors within Istanbul. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Nine district mayors arrested Private broadcaster Halk TV, perceived to be aligned with the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), Imamoglu's political party, reported that nine district mayors out of Istanbul's total of 39 have now been arrested and remain in custody, AFP reported. Separately, police in Istanbul on Saturday also arrested dozens of protesters commemorating the twelfth anniversary of a wave of anti-government protests, lawyers said. Police barriers stopped demonstrators from gathering at Taksim Square, adjacent to Gezi Park, a green space that was the heart of protests in 2013 over plans to redevelop it. The Association of Progressive Lawyers said on X that 'at least 87 people were arrested' in the Turkish city, scene of a fresh wave of protests in recent months. Several young people published a message on X saying: 'We have been arrested.' Imamoglu's arrest sparked tensions Imamoglu's arrest and detention on March 19 sparked Turkey's largest street demonstrations in decades, prompting significant public backlash against Erdogan's government. Since Imamoglu's imprisonment, nearly 70 additional people linked to Istanbul City Hall, including Imamoglu's private secretary and bodyguard, have been detained in police raids. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The CHP, which has chosen Imamoglu as its candidate for Turkey's presidential elections scheduled for 2028, did not immediately comment on the latest round of arrest warrants. With inputs from agencies
