Turkey

Turkey says proposed working group to ease US worries over Russian S-400s

The United States and Turkey have been at loggerheads over Ankara`s decision to purchase the S-400s, which are not compatible with NATO systems, from Russia.

Apr 03, 2019, 21:05 PM IST

Erdogan's AK Party challenges Istanbul, Ankara election results

The AK Party is on track to lose control of what are Turkey`s two biggest cities, its commercial hub of Istanbul and the capital Ankara.

Apr 02, 2019, 23:49 PM IST

US halts F-35 equipment to Turkey, protests its plans to buy from Russia

The United States has halted delivery of equipment related to the stealthy F-35 fighter aircraft to Turkey, marking the first concrete U.S. step to block delivery of the jet to the NATO ally in light of Ankara`s planned purchase of a Russian missile defence system.

Apr 02, 2019, 06:30 AM IST

Erdogan on track to lose Turkey's biggest cities in shock poll upset

Erdogan's daily rallies and overwhelmingly supportive media coverage failed to win over many urban voters, as last year`s punishing currency crisis weighed heavily on Turks.

Apr 01, 2019, 21:28 PM IST

Erdogan's AKP leads in Istanbul, Ankara in Turkish local election

The AKP was also leading in the capital Ankara with 51.6 percent of votes after 22.5 percent of ballots were opened, NTV said.

Mar 31, 2019, 22:16 PM IST

Erdogan says attackers targeting Turkey will go home 'in caskets'

Erdogan, who is seeking to rally support for his Islamist-rooted AK Party in March 31 local elections, has invoked the New Zealand attack as evidence of global anti-Muslim sentiment.

Mar 18, 2019, 21:05 PM IST

Turkish court accepts indictment against 16 over Gezi protests: lawyer

The indictment, seen by Reuters, seeks life sentences against Kavala, other rights activists and opposition figures involved in the protests.

Mar 04, 2019, 20:19 PM IST

Erdogan says safe zone on Syria border must be under Turkey's control

Trump ordered the withdrawal of all 2,000 U.S. troops from Syria in December after saying they had defeated Islamic State.

Feb 24, 2019, 10:04 AM IST

Turkey's Erdogan says no satisfactory plan yet on north Syria safe zone

Turkey wants to set up the safe zone with logistical support from allies and says it should be cleared of the U.S.-backed Kurdish YPG militia which Ankara considers a terrorist group.

Feb 05, 2019, 17:45 PM IST

Fulham forward Aboubakar Kamara loaned to Turkey's Yeni Malatyaspor

Kamara joined Fulham from French side Amiens in 2017 and helped the team win promotion to the Premier League.

Feb 01, 2019, 16:41 PM IST

Turkey planning international investigation into Khashoggi case - Foreign minister

Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi Arabian journalist was assassinated in the Istanbul consulate on Oct 2 last year, that had outraged protests to issue immediate probe over the case.

Jan 22, 2019, 13:27 PM IST

Trump threatens to 'devastate' Turkey's economy if it attacks Kurds

It`s a stark threat toward an ally in the region that has partnered with the US in the fight against the IS.

Jan 14, 2019, 09:55 AM IST

John Bolton says Turkey must not attack Kurdish fighters once US leaves Syria

Bolton, on a trip to Israel and Turkey, said he would stress in talks with Turkish officials, including President Tayyip Erdogan, that Kurdish forces must be protected.

Jan 07, 2019, 09:48 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

Turkish military helicopter crashes in residential area in Istanbul, 3 soldiers killed

As per initial reports, three Turkish soldiers have been killed and another has been wounded in the crash.

Nov 26, 2018, 14:18 PM IST

UEFA Nations League: Sweden beat Turkey to set up showdown with Russia

Having thrown away a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 when the sides met in Stockholm, Sweden coach Janne Andersson sent out a defensively-minded team, with defender Martin Olsson slotting in on the left wing.

Nov 18, 2018, 17:49 PM IST