First shipment of Russian S-400 defence systems arrive in Turkey
The first components of the Russian S-400 system were delivered to the air base in Murted near Turkish capital Ankara
Jul 12, 2019, 14:00 PM IST
Turkey firm on S-400 Triumf missiles, tells USA 'no country has the right to tell us what to do'
Abandoning or cancelling the S-400 deal with Russia was "out of the question" with Turkey and Russia already discussing the delivery dates of the missile systems, Turkish Foreign Minister said.
Jun 25, 2019, 12:08 PM IST
Istanbul votes again in test for Turkish democracy, Erdogan
In the initial March 31 vote, the opposition Republican People`s Party candidate secured a narrow victory over Erdogan`s AK Party (AKP) in Turkey`s largest city, a rare electoral defeat for the president.
Jun 23, 2019, 22:40 PM IST
Bengali actress, TMC MP Nusrat Jahan marries businessman beau Nikhil Jain in Turkey — Watch
The nuptials took place in the Turkish town of Bodrum in the presence of family and close friends.
Jun 20, 2019, 09:28 AM IST
Bengali actress-cum-MP Nusrat Jahan getting married in Turkey
The actress is set to don a lehenga designed by fashion guru Sabyasachi Mukherjee.
Jun 19, 2019, 19:59 PM IST
Hundreds of Brotherhood supporters mourn Egypt's Mursi in Turkey
Mursi, a leading member of the Islamist group which is now banned in Egypt, died on Monday after collapsing in a Cairo court while on trial on espionage charges.
Jun 18, 2019, 20:32 PM IST
Sukhoi Su-57 or Shenyang J-31? Turkey eyes Russian, Chinese jets as US tightens the noose on F-35 deal
Turkey's pro-government newspaper Yeni Safak has reported that its defence leadership is now looking at the Sukhoi Su-57 and Shenyang J-31 fifth-generation fighters.
Jun 12, 2019, 15:46 PM IST
Russia plans to deliver missiles to Turkey in July, US takes dim view
Turkey and the United States have sparred publicly for months over Ankara`s order for the S-400s, which are not compatible with the transatlantic alliance`s systems.
Jun 11, 2019, 23:31 PM IST
Turkey says US has not taken step to create S-400 working group
Washington says the S-400s pose a threat to the Lockheed Martin Corp F-35 fighters and has warned of potential U.S. sanctions if Ankara presses on with the deal.
Jun 10, 2019, 20:49 PM IST
S Jaishankar holds telephonic conversations with foreign ministers of France and Turkey
Jaishankar termed his conversations with the two leaders as cordial and warm.
Jun 06, 2019, 08:16 AM IST
Turkish President Erdogan says will jointly produce S-500s with Russia after purchase of S-400s
U.S. officials have called Turkey's planned purchase of the S-400 missile defense system "deeply problematic," saying it would risk Ankara’s partnership in the joint strike fighter F-35 program.
May 19, 2019, 11:46 AM IST
US terminates Turkey's preferential trade agreement, reduces tariffs on steel
The decision is effective May 17, it added.
May 17, 2019, 08:06 AM IST
Turkey to re-run Istanbul election lost by Erdogan's AKP
Turkey`s main opposition Republican People`s Party (CHP), which narrowly won the mayor`s office in the country`s largest city, called the ruling a "plain dictatorship."
May 07, 2019, 07:27 AM IST
Turkey arrests suspected spies for UAE, investigating murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi link
"It is possible that there was an attempt to collect information about Arabs, including political dissidents, living in Turkey."
Apr 20, 2019, 09:26 AM IST
Turkey eyes Donald Trump protection from any sanctions for Russian defence purchase
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said last week that Washington had told Ankara it could face retribution for buying the S-400s.
Apr 17, 2019, 06:07 AM IST
Erdogan says margin too small for opposition to claim Istanbul win
Last week`s initial results showed a narrow mayoral victory for Turkey`s main opposition Republican People`s Party (CHP) in the March 31 municipal elections.
Apr 08, 2019, 15:17 PM IST
Last flight leaves Ataturk as Istanbul switches airports
The mammoth transfer between the two hubs, described by Turkish authorities as unprecedented in scale and speed, was already largely complete a little more than 24 hours after it began before dawn on Friday.
Apr 06, 2019, 23:12 PM IST
Turkish F-35 delivered to training base in Arizona, official says
A Lockheed Martin-made F-35 fighter jet for Turkey arrived on Wednesday at a military training facility in Arizona, an Air Force official said on Thursday, amid a dispute over Ankara`s planned purchase of a Russian missile defence system.
Apr 05, 2019, 06:23 AM IST
Turkey says S-400 purchase from Russia a 'done deal', cannot be cancelled
Washington has warned that going forward with the deal could result in US sanctions.
Apr 05, 2019, 06:20 AM IST
No returning from S-400 deal with Russia, says Turkey amid pressure from US
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has said his country will not step back from the deal to buy the S-400 missile defence system from Russia, state-run Anadolu Agency reported.
Apr 04, 2019, 06:35 AM IST
