Turkey to test Russian S-400 systems despite US pressure: Reports
Turkey's purchase of the S-400s has been a major factor souring relations with the United States, which says the system is not compatible with NATO defences and poses a threat to Lockheed Martin`s F-35 stealth fighter jets.
Nov 26, 2019, 10:19 AM IST
Turkey qualify for Euro 2020 after draw against Iceland
Turkey qualified for the Euro 2020 finals with a goalless draw in a Group H against Iceland on Thursday, with the result also ensuring France a place in the championships.
Nov 15, 2019, 09:33 AM IST
France to take back 11 suspected jihadists from Turkey: Minister Christophe Castaner
Turkey`s unilateral offensive has angered Washington and Turkey`s main European NATO allies who fear a return of Islamic State in the region. European countries are especially concerned about foreign Islamic State fighters and adults returning to Europe.
Nov 12, 2019, 22:38 PM IST
30 killed in Syria clashes between Kurds: Pro-Turkey forces
Clashes in northern Syria between Kurdish militias and Turkey-backed rebels have left 30 dead, a war monitor reported.
Nov 07, 2019, 07:31 AM IST
Slain IS terrorist Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's wife captured in Turkey: President Tayyip Erdogan
A senior Turkish official said earlier this week that Turkey had captured Baghdadi`s sister, her husband and daughter.
Nov 06, 2019, 19:16 PM IST
Turkey captures sister of dead IS terror group chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in Syria
Rasmiya Awad, 65, was detained in a raid near Azaz, the official said, referring to a Turkish-controlled Syrian town near the border.
Nov 05, 2019, 06:37 AM IST
Russia has told Turkey that Kurdish fighters have withdrawn from north Syria: President Erdogan
Russia's defence minister said earlier on Tuesday that the YPG had completed their withdrawal ahead of the deadline, but a top aide to Erdogan said Turkey would now see through planned joint patrols with Russia whether the fighters had really pulled out of the area or not.
Oct 29, 2019, 23:28 PM IST
Donald Trump lifts sanctions on Turkey, says ceasefire in northern Syria now permanent
US President Donald Trump said he instructed Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to rescind sanctions imposed on Turkey after it attacked the Kurds "unless something happens that we are not happy with".
Oct 24, 2019, 12:33 PM IST
Turkey to resume northern Syria operation if US does not keep promises: Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Turkey President Erdogan said, he would discuss with Russian President Vladimir Putin how a Syrian constitutional committee that is due to meet in late October can make concrete progress.
Oct 22, 2019, 15:22 PM IST
US troops leaving Syria not immediately returning home: Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters at a meeting of his Cabinet at the White House, also said that it appeared that the pause negotiated with Turkey was holding despite some skirmishes.
Oct 21, 2019, 22:40 PM IST
Turkey agrees to stop military operations in Syria for five days
US Vice President Mike Pence had flown to Turkey to call for a halt in Turkey`s cross-border military operation, called Operation Peace Spring, under which Turkey has aimed to clear YPG Syrian Kurdish fighters from a 20 mile (32 km) deep "safe zone" along the border.
Oct 17, 2019, 23:39 PM IST
Russia questions language of 'unusual' US President Donald Trump letter to Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan
The White House on Wednesday released the October 9 letter, in which Trump urged Erdogan to halt Turkey`s cross-border offensive into northeast Syria, saying "Don`t be a tough guy" and "Don`t be a fool!" "Let`s work out a good deal!" the letter said.
Oct 17, 2019, 22:08 PM IST
Mike Pence to urge Turkey to halt Syria offensive as threat of further sanctions loom
US Vice President Mike Pence will urge Turkey on Thursday to halt its offensive against Kurdish fighters in northeast Syria, a day after President Donald Trump threatened heavy sanctions over the operation.
Oct 17, 2019, 14:03 PM IST
Donald Trump leaves Turkey, Syria 'to argue it out' and clashes with US House Speaker
Donald Trump`s decision to withdraw US forces before a Turkish offensive into northern Syria last week has shattered the relative calm there and he has been accused of abandoning Kurdish militia who helped the United States fight Islamic State militants in the region.
Oct 17, 2019, 06:55 AM IST
US to pull last troops from north Syria; Syrian army to redeploy on border
Washington's waning influence over events in Syria and the failure of the US policy of keeping Assad from reasserting state authority over areas lost during the more than eight-year conflict with rebels trying to end his rule.
Oct 14, 2019, 08:28 AM IST
French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel call for end to Turkey's Syria offensive
France on Saturday announced the suspension of arms exports to Turkey following Ankara's offensive in north-eastern Syria.
Oct 14, 2019, 06:36 AM IST
Kurdish-led SDF says Turkish invasion has revived IS, urges no-fly zone
In a televised statement, senior SDF official Redur Xelil said the SDF was continuing to cooperate with the U.S.-led coalition against Islamic State even as it must now also confront the Turkish attack on northern Syria.
Oct 13, 2019, 11:41 AM IST
DNA analysis of Turkey's move to invade Syria
In this segment of DNA, we bring to you a detailed analysis of Turkey's move to invade Syria. Watch this video to know more. #DNA #TurkeySyria
Oct 11, 2019, 23:42 PM IST
Thousands flee, dozens reported killed as Turkey pushes Syria assault
Turkey pounded Kurdish militia in northeast Syria for a second day on Thursday, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee and killing dozens, in a cross-border assault on U.S. allies that has turned the Washington establishment against Donald Trump.
Oct 10, 2019, 23:51 PM IST
India pays back a vocal Turkey, strongly reacts to Ankara's invasion of Syria
The Ministry of External Affairs said, "The unilateral military offensive by Turkey in north-east Syria..undermine stability in the region and the fight against terrorism."
