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Turkey sacks governor after cycling shorts spark backlash
Ankara: A cycling-enthusiast governor rode into an unexpected political storm in Turkey when he found himself sacked after photos of him in snug cycling shorts went viral. He has since also become…
- Education and Career
Study in Turkey? Don’t let a consultancy sell your child’s future
There are two moments in life when otherwise intelligent people stop thinking rationally. The first is when someone they love is lying in a hospital bed. The second is when their child…
- Middle East
Araghchi discusses region with foreign counterparts amid strikes
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi discussed the latest regional developments with his Omani and Turkish counterparts as well as Pakistan’s army chief in separate phone calls following renewed US strikes…
- Middle East
Turkey detains comedian over jokes deemed anti-religious
Ankara: Turkish authorities on Thursday, July 2, detained a comedian whose stand-up routine drew complaints that it insulted religious values after it was widely viewed online. Deniz Goktas was detained for questioning…
- Sports
Turkey beat USA 3-2, Americans eye World Cup knockouts
Inglewood (California): Kaan Ayhan scored on the final kick of the match, and Turkey beat the United States 3-2 Thursday night, June 25, for its only win of the World Cup. Auston…
- Sports
Turkey exits World Cup after 1-0 defeat to Paraguay
Santa Clara: Matias Galarza scored 65 seconds into the game for the fastest goal at this year’s World Cup and Paraguay held on for a 1-0 win over Turkey after playing a…
- Middle East
Telangana woman missing at Istanbul Airport found safe
Hyderabad: Bokka Rajashree, a Telangana woman who went missing during transit at Istanbul Airport in Turkey, was found safe on Thursday, June 18, ending days of anxiety for her family. The development…
- Sports
FIFA WC: Australia spoil Turkey’s World Cup return with 2-0 win
Vancouver: Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored and Australia spoiled Turkey’s return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years with a 2-0 victory on Saturday night. Goalkeeper Patrick…
- Middle East
Gunmen attack building housing Israeli Consulate in Istanbul
Istanbul: A gunfight erupted outside a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, April 7, leaving two assailants dead and a police officer wounded, Turkiye’s Haberturk broadcaster reported. The report…
- Middle East
Video: Women throw headscarves in protest at Istanbul mosque over Al-Aqsa closure
Istanbul: A group of women staged a symbolic protest at the historic Fatih Mosque in Istanbul on the night of Laylat al-Qadr, drawing attention to the continued closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque in…
- Middle East
Turkey, Singapore announce first day of Ramzan 2026
Turkey and Singapore have officially announced that the holy month of Ramzan 1447 AH/2026 will begin on Thursday, February 19, after astronomical assessments ruled out the possibility of sighting the crescent moon…
- Middle East
Turkey offers mediation as United States–Iran dialogue looms
Dubai: Turkey is attempting to bring US and Iranian officials to the negotiating table in hopes of easing the threat of US military action against Iran. Neither the US nor Iran has…
- Television News
Hina Khan explores amazing Turkish breakfast: ‘It’s unmissable’
Mumbai: Taking out some time from her hectic work schedule, actress Hina Khan decided to go on a fun getaway with her family. She flew to Turkey with her husband, Rocky Jaiswal,…
- Middle East
Private jet crash in Turkey kills Libyan army chief and delegation
Ankara: A private jet carrying Libya’s military chief, four other officers and three crew members crashed on Tuesday after takeoff from Turkey’s capital, Ankara, killing everyone on board. Libyan officials said the…
- Technology
IndiGo’s Turkey lease extension ends March 2026, No more extensions
New Delhi: IndiGo has been allowed to operate five narrow body planes leased from Turkey only till March 2026 and no further extension will be given, according to aviation regulator DGCA. The…