India worked closely with partners as UNSC condemns Turkey on Varosha issue
The statement by the president of UNSC that was adopted by the council said, "the security council condemns the announcement in Cyprus by Turkish and Turkish Cypriot leaders on 20th July 2021 on the further reopening of a part of the fenced-off area of Varosha."
Jul 24, 2021, 14:19 PM IST
At least 12 killed, 26 injured as bus carrying migrants crashes in Turkey
The crash occurred in Van province`s Muradiye district near the Turkish border with Iran, where the vehicle caught fire after tumbling into a ditch.
Jul 11, 2021, 14:50 PM IST
Women protest as Turkey quits violence-on-women treaty
The protests came hours after President Tayyip Erdogan defended the withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention, negotiated in Turkey's biggest city in 2011 and designed to prevent and prosecute violence against women and domestic abuse.
Jul 01, 2021, 23:39 PM IST
Facebook to update its policies on handling satirical content
Facebook has decided to update its community standards to be more transparent about how it handles satirical content, after the independent Oversight Board asked the social network to do so.
Jun 20, 2021, 11:26 AM IST
UEFA EURO 2020: Italy thrash Turkey 3-0 in tournament opener - WATCH
After a goalless first half, an own goal and strikes by Ciro Immobile and Lorenzo Insigne were just a reward for the home side, who played with relentless positivity from the start.
Jun 12, 2021, 07:51 AM IST
Turkey shows interest in controlling Kabul airport if NATO allies provide support
Turkey is interested in taking control of Afghanistan`s Hamid Karzai International Airport if North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) allies permit, as the United States declares its troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Jun 08, 2021, 23:19 PM IST
With Rumi's message, Turkey sends COVID assistance to India and political intent of good ties
The assistance package included 5 oxygen generators, 680 oxygen cylinders, 50 ventilators, and 50,000 doses of anti-viral medicine.
May 28, 2021, 18:24 PM IST
Turkey announces full lockdown from April 29 to curb COVID spread
Turkey logged 37,312 new COVID-19 infections and 353 deaths in the last 24 hours, health ministry data showed, sharply down from mid-April but still the world`s fourth highest number of cases and the worst on a per-capita basis among major nations.
Apr 27, 2021, 00:26 AM IST
In a first, US recognises 1915 massacres of Armenians as genocide
US President Joe Biden said the 1915 massacres of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire constituted genocide, a historic declaration that infuriated Turkey and is set to further strain frayed ties between the two NATO allies.
Apr 24, 2021, 23:39 PM IST
Turkey, Pakistan, Afghanistan call on Taliban to commit to Afghan peace talks
A US-backed Afghan peace conference in Istanbul hosted by Turkey, Qatar and the United Nations scheduled for Saturday was postponed due to the Taliban`s non-participation. No new date has been set for those talks.
Apr 23, 2021, 20:01 PM IST
Turkey's Erdogan offers support, calls for end to 'worrying' developments in eastern Ukraine
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday called for the "worrying" developments in eastern Ukraine`s Donbass region to come to an end after meeting his Ukrainian counterpart in Istanbul, adding Turkey was ready to provide any necessary support.
Apr 11, 2021, 00:35 AM IST
Tayyip Erdogan withdraws Turkey from international pact designed to protect women
No reason was provided for the withdrawal, but officials in Erdogan’s ruling AK Party had said that last year the government was considering pulling out amid a row over how to curb growing violence against women.
Mar 20, 2021, 09:03 AM IST
Nine soldiers killed in military helicopter crash in Turkey
The helicopter crashed in the town of Tatvan, in the predominantly Kurdish-populated Bitlis province. It wasn't immediately clear what caused the crash.
Mar 04, 2021, 22:21 PM IST
India reminds Turkey of UNSC resolution on Cyprus, raises Omar Saeed's acquittal at UNHRC
For the first time, India raised the issue of acquittal of Omar Saeed, key accused in the killing of US Journalist Daniel Pearl and Islamabad's support to "state-sponsored terrorism". Pakistan was the key focus of India's right of reply at the council, which out of habit raises Kashmir, irking New Delhi.
Feb 24, 2021, 21:13 PM IST
Khalistan conspiracy to defame India hatched by Pakistan and Turkey: Report
An investigation by Greek City Times has revealed that Turkey has been an integral part of this warfare and has been aiding Pakistan in its disinformation campaign against India. One of the most prominent names revealed in the report and has been promoting Pieter Friedrich’s propaganda as an ‘amplifier,’ is Istanbul-based propagandist Ali Keskin.
Feb 19, 2021, 12:06 PM IST
Non-Proliferation activists express concern as Turkey announces its Moon mission programme
The development has come as a surprise for observers and space scientists as the Turkish Space Agency was established merely in December 2018. Back then, Turkish lawmakers had criticized President Erdogan for hurriedly establishing the agency through a presidential decree, without going through consultations and following prescribed legislative procedure.
Feb 12, 2021, 17:59 PM IST
Turkey-Pakistan nexus on proxy warfare working on to create disturbances in Afghanistan and Kashmir
Pakistani Army officers and ISI operatives have accelerated their meetings with Tanriverdi to strengthen Turkey-Pakistan cooperation in proxy warfare. Experts argue that Pakistan has an experience spanning many years in proxy warfare in Afghanistan and Kashmir and is helping Turkey out to build its capacity in this specific genre of warfare.
Jan 27, 2021, 20:04 PM IST
Turkey forsaking Uighur Muslims for Chinese COVID-19 vaccine; see details
The COVID-19 vaccine production is still limited and for now, only a few countries have been able to access it. Given the severity of the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is understandable that countries are eager to get their hands on a potential vaccine. China is actively trying to exploit this desperation of the developing countries. Its latest prey in this regard seems to be Turkey.
Jan 24, 2021, 23:31 PM IST
Turkey-Pakistan in top-level discussion over nuclear weapon program
Pakistan is rapidly transferring the missile technologies to Turkey and Pakistani scientists are helping Turkey build its capacity in the production of missiles.
Jan 02, 2021, 13:30 PM IST
Corruption allegations bring embarrassment to Turkish President Erdogan, dent his Caliphate Project
Erdogan’s son-in-law Berat Albayrak, who last served as the Finance Minister of Turkey, has come under worldwide criticism for pocketing the money and mastering financial corruption.
Dec 31, 2020, 20:42 PM IST
