Turkey

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan declares early elections on June 24

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday called snap elections for June 24.

Apr 19, 2018, 00:48 AM IST

Turkish plane with 11 on board crashes in Iran

A Turkish jet with 11 people on board crashed in the suburban area of Iran's western city of Shehr-e Kord on Sunday, the media reported.

Mar 11, 2018, 23:00 PM IST

News 50: Saudi Arabia, China and Turkey takes side of Pakistan in FATF meet

Saudi Arabia, China and Turkey takes side of Pakistan in FATF meet in Paris. Watch video to know more.

Feb 23, 2018, 09:51 AM IST

Syria pro-government forces enter Afrin to aid Kurds against Turkey

Pro-Syrian government forces entered Syria`s northwestern Afrin region on Tuesday to help a Kurdish militia there fend off a Turkish assault.

Feb 21, 2018, 00:41 AM IST

Turkey warns US to make or break strained ties

Turkey on Monday warned the United States it was time to either make or break ties between the NATO allies that have strained badly over the Turkish operation in Syria, days ahead of key talks with Washington`s top diplomat.

Feb 12, 2018, 16:26 PM IST

President Donald Trump's senior advisor visits Turkey

The White House said on Sunday that a senior advisor of US President Donald Trump visited Turkey on February 10 and 11 amid escalating tensions of the two NATO allies over Turkey`s attack in Afrin, Syria.

Feb 12, 2018, 09:52 AM IST

Pope offers peace token in meeting with Turkish President Erdogan

Turkish President met Pope Francis on Monday as feelings ran high over Turkey's offensive against Kurdish militia inside Syria.

Feb 06, 2018, 00:52 AM IST

Turkish President Erdogan seeks to reassure Emmanuel Macron on Syria operation

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday sought to reassure France's Emmanuel Macron over the operation of the Turkish army inside Syria.

Feb 04, 2018, 07:03 AM IST

Erdogan says Turkey will 'clean' entire Syrian border

President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that Turkey will "clean" its entire border with Syria.

Jan 29, 2018, 00:41 AM IST

Turkey intensifies Syria campaign against Kurdish militia

Turkey on Sunday seized a strategic outpost from Kurdish militia in Syria.

Jan 29, 2018, 00:22 AM 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

Turkey air strikes hit Syria's Afrin province in push to secure borders

Turkish warplanes struck positions of a US-backed Kurdish militia in Syria`s Afrin province on Saturday.

Jan 20, 2018, 23:11 PM IST

Turkish armed forces strike Kurds in Syria

Turkey's armed forces launched air strikes on positions of the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) militia in Syria, the prime minister said, as Ankara launched a new operation against the group.

Jan 20, 2018, 22:58 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 President threatens to `nip in the bud` new US-backed Syria force

Turkish President Ron Monday threatened to thwart the creation of a new US-backed 30,000-strong border security force in northern Syria.

Jan 15, 2018, 23:48 PM IST

Barcelona's Arda Turan returns to Turkey on loan

Barcelona have loaned former Turkey international Arda Turan to Istanbul Basaksehir for the rest of this season and two more, the Liga leaders said in a statement on Saturday.

Jan 13, 2018, 19:03 PM IST

Aanchal Thakur hopes her skiing medal ends government apathy towards winter sports

Aanchal Thakur has just one wish after becoming the first Indian to win an international medal in skiing - an end to the government's apathetic attitude towards winter sports.

Jan 10, 2018, 16:42 PM IST

In Aanchal Thakur, India gets its first ever international skiing medalist

The 21-year-old from a small village in Manali won a bronze medal in the slalom category at the Alpine Ejder 3200 Cup in Turkey.

Jan 10, 2018, 13:56 PM IST

Aanchal Thakur wins first international medal in skiing for India; PM Narendra Modi congratulates

Aanchal Thakur clinched bronze in the coveted Alpine Ejder 3200 Cup organised by the Federation Internationale de Ski (FIS) skiing's international governing body at the Palandoken Ski Centre in Erzurum in Turkey.

Jan 10, 2018, 11:44 AM IST

Turkey steps up Islamic State arrests under shadow of New Year attack

Just minutes into 2017, Istanbul was rocked by an attack by an Uzbek gunman acting on behalf of IS who fired indiscriminately on the mainly foreign revellers at the Reina club on the Bosphorus.

Dec 31, 2017, 19:59 PM IST