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Pakistan pushes Islamic NATO as Saudi Qatar and Turkey near a defence pact to reshape Gulf security

Pakistan pushes Islamic NATO as Saudi Qatar and Turkey near a defence pact to reshape Gulf security

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif says an “Islamic NATO” is moving from speculation to planning, with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan already in, and Qatar potentially joining as talks with Turkey advance. The proposed alliance is framed as reducing reliance on outside powers while creating a coordinated deterrent across the Gulf and beyond. The concept draws from a prior Saudi–Pakistan pact signed last year that mirrors NATO’s Article 5 collective response, potentially adding Turkey’s military depth and Qatar’s strategic logistics.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
Troy was not one city Archaeologists uncovered nearly 4000 years of stacked settlements

Troy was not one city Archaeologists uncovered nearly 4000 years of stacked settlements

Archaeologists studying Hisarlık, the site linked to Troy, say the legend’s city was never a single settlement destroyed in one war. Instead, nearly 4,000 years of continuous human activity were recorded, with multiple towns built over earlier ones. The layered evidence reshapes how scholars reconstruct the past using stratigraphy, showing Troy as a layered archive of history, myth, and memory.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026

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Turkish influencer Ayşegül Eraslan death sparks blackmail claims with sexually explicit photo threats

Turkish influencer Ayşegül Eraslan death sparks blackmail claims with sexually explicit photo threats

Turkish fashion influencer Ayşegül Eraslan was found dead at her home, and her family lawyer says she had been blackmailed and threatened before her death. Police are investigating the case, including forensic examination of her mobile phones and notes. Eraslan had gained fame through a fashion show and built a large social media following.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026
Turkey deports Salim Dola to India as ties thaw after anti terrorism talks

Turkey deports Salim Dola to India as ties thaw after anti terrorism talks

Turkey deported Salim Dola, linked to Dawood Ibrahim and accused of drug trafficking, to India after close coordination between their security agencies. The move came soon after foreign office consultations in which India pressed concerns over cross-border terrorism. Analysts say it signals warming cooperation between Ankara and New Delhi on security and enforcement.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026
Mahindra sells Turkey foundry stake handing control to Hisarlar led consortium

Mahindra sells Turkey foundry stake handing control to Hisarlar led consortium

Mahindra & Mahindra has exited its interest in Turkey’s Erkunt Foundry, selling its stake to a consortium led by Hisarlar Makina Sanayi. The company says the move is part of its capital allocation strategy. The transaction is reported at 100,000 Turkish Lira, with control transferred to the new consortium.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Turkey antitrust authority launches probe into Spotify algorithms and pricing practices

Turkey antitrust authority launches probe into Spotify algorithms and pricing practices

Turkey’s competition authority has opened an investigation into Spotify, focusing on whether the music-streaming platform favors specific rights holders through its algorithms. Regulators will also examine whether Spotify’s subscription pricing in Turkey may unfairly restrict competitors and rights holders, potentially raising antitrust concerns.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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