Turkey says military operations on southern borders necessary for national security
Turkey said the military operations carried out on its southern borders are necessary for national security, reports ANI.
May 27, 2022, 16:40 PM IST
Flash flood in Turkey kill 77, demolish homes and bridges, dozens missing
About 2,400 people were evacuated across the region amid the floods scores of them lifted to safety by helicopters. Many are being temporarily housed in student dormitories.
Aug 17, 2021, 00:43 AM IST
After Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's Kashmir comments, PM Narendra Modi cancels Ankara visit
The decision to cancel the visit to Turkey marks a low in relations between New Delhi and Ankara, which have never been very warm. PM Modi had last visited Turkey during the G20 in Antalya in 2015. He had held a bilateral with Erdogan in Osaka, on the sidelines of the G20 in June this year.
Oct 19, 2019, 23:11 PM IST
US stops F-35 Lightning II sale to Turkey as Russia's S-400 Triumf missiles land in Ankara
Till July 16, 2019, 12 Russian aircraft have landed in Turkey with S-400 Triumf missile systems. Turkey, which is a member of the F-35 Lightning II development programme, has ordered 116 jets but the US has refused to deliver the stealth fighters.
Jul 17, 2019, 16:55 PM IST
'No satisfactory plan' with US on Syria safe zone, says Erdogan
After Trump announced the withdrawal of all 2,000 US troops in northern Syria, he had proposed setting up a "safe zone" for Kurds.
Feb 06, 2019, 10:08 AM IST
US pullout from Syria must be planned carefully: Erdogan
Last month, the US President Donald Trump declared victory over the IS and announced that US forces would be coming home soon.
Jan 08, 2019, 10:54 AM IST
4 dead, 43 injured after high-speed train crashes into overpass in Turkey
Several persons were injured after a high-speed train crashed into an overpass in Turkish capital Ankara.
Dec 13, 2018, 10:40 AM IST
Military attack on Syria's Idlib would be catastrophic: Turkey
Any Syrian government military offensive against Idlib, the last major rebel-held area of Syria, would result in a humanitarian catastrophe, Turkey`s Foreign Minister Melvut Cavusoglu said on Friday.
Aug 24, 2018, 20:41 PM IST
Turkey marks second coup anniversary
Turkey on Sunday commemorated the second anniversary of a bloody coup attempt which was followed by a series of purges in the public sector and changes to boost President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's powers.
Jul 15, 2018, 19:26 PM IST
Turkish troops enter Syria in operation against Kurdish militia
Turkey on Saturday launched operation "Olive Branch" seeking to oust from the Afrin region of northern Syria the Peoples` Protection Units (YPG) which Ankara considers a terror group.
Jan 21, 2018, 16:59 PM IST
Germany likely to approve tank upgrades for Turkey: Der Spiegel
The German government is moving to approve upgrades of Turkey's Leopard battle tanks by German arms maker Rheinmetall as a further step towards normalising strained ties with Ankara, Der Spiegel magazine said on Friday.
Jan 19, 2018, 23:43 PM IST
Turkish cops detain 29 ISIS State suspects in Ankara
Turkish police detained 29 suspected Islamic State members in Ankara on Friday, state media said, in a fresh operation after arresting some 120 suspects across Turkey a day earlier as security is tightened ahead of the New Year.
Dec 29, 2017, 13:37 PM IST
Recep Tayyip Erdogan seeks to galvanise Muslim leaders over Jerusalem
Turkey President will on Wednesday seek to marshal Muslim leaders towards a coordinated response to the US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel`s capital.
Dec 13, 2017, 08:47 AM IST
Turkey seeks arrest of 360 people in probe targeting Gulen network in army
Turkish prosecutors have issued detention warrants for 360 people in an operation targeting supporters of US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen within the army, state-run Anadolu news agency reported on Wednesday.
Nov 29, 2017, 12:08 PM IST
LGBT events banned in Turkish capital
Turkish capital Ankara has banned all events by lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex rights groups to protect "public security", governor`s office said.
Nov 20, 2017, 00:12 AM IST
Germany, Turkey top diplomats hold talks amid tensions
Angela Merkel has urged a cut in EU funding linked to Turkey`s membership talks to signal the bloc`s unhappiness over the crackdown in the wake of the failed July 2016 coup.
Nov 04, 2017, 15:44 PM IST
Turkey orders arrest of 110 people over Gulen links: Media
Turkish authorities issued arrest warrants for 110 people from a seized company over alleged links to the U.S.-based cleric who Ankara says orchestrated last year`s attempted coup, Dogan news agency and other media said on Friday.
Oct 20, 2017, 12:37 PM IST
Angela Merkel calls for cut to Turkey EU funding
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has led calls for a cut to EU funding linked to Turkey's membership talks, to signal the bloc's unhappiness at Ankara's crackdown in the wake of a failed coup.
Oct 20, 2017, 08:29 AM IST
Turkey should close its air space to Northern Iraq, security council tells government
Turkey`s national security council on Monday advised the government to close its air space to Iraq`s semi-autonomous Kurdish region and have Baghdad take control of the Iraqi side of its main border crossing.
Oct 16, 2017, 20:32 PM IST
US, Turkey mutually suspend visa services in escalating row
Erdogan suggested last month that Turkey could release him in exchange for Gulen but Washington showed little interest in the proposal.
Oct 09, 2017, 16:08 PM IST
