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Turkey seeks to persuade Russia, Ukraine into grain deal to prevent food crisis
Ankara: Turkey is seeking to broker a grain corridor from Ukraine across the Black Sea as part of a United Nations-backed effort to avert a food crisis. Ukraine is a major grain…
- Middle East
Turkey plans to have 10 satellites in space by 2023
Ankara: Turkey plans to have a total of 10 satellites in space by 2023 as part of its national space programme, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said. “This satellite marks another…
- Middle East
Turkish Airlines to change name to Turkiye Hava Yollari: Erdogan
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that the country’s national carrier will change its name to “Turkiye Hava Yollari” from “Turkish Airlines.” “‘Turkey’ no longer exists. It is Turkiye.…
- Middle East
Haj 2022: First batch of pilgrims from Turkey arrive in Makkah
Riyadh: The first batch of Haj pilgrims consisting of 290 people arrived from Turkey in Makkah, on Sunday. According to a report by the Arab News, the Turkish Consul General in Jeddah,…
- Middle East
Turkey to impose residence quota amid anti-immigrant sentiment
Turkey will impose quotas on the number of residence permits for foreigners from July. The move comes amid growing pressure mounting on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The country will impose a…
- Middle East
Turkey sends more than 18,000 Afghan migrants back home
Ankara: Turkey has repatriated a total of 18,256 Afghans to their homeland since flights to the war-ton country resumed on January 27, the Interior Ministry said. The total number of illegal migrants…
- Bollywood
Malaika Arora captivates in ‘Turkish style’ vacation pictures
Ankara: Bollywood diva, Malaika Arora on his recent trip to Turkey has shared some stunning pictures of herself on her social media, enjoying the beautiful location and giving netizens some major travel…
- Middle East
UN approves Turkey’s request to change name to Turkiye
Geneva: The United Nations on Wednesday granted Turkey’s request to change its name from Turkey to Turkiye, Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, told reporters. Also ReadTurkey raises gas, electricity…
- Middle East
Turkey raises gas, electricity prices citing storm in global markets
Ankara: Turkey has raised the prices of natural gas and electricity, citing a “surge in energy prices in global markets”. In a statement on Wednesday, Turkey’s state-run BOTAS Petroleum Pipeline Company said…
- Middle East
Turkey: Salt Bae owner may sell 20% stake to Qatar wealth fund
Ankara: The Turkish owner of the Nusr-Et steakhouse, known by its founder chef’s meme Salt Bae, is in talks to sell a stake to Qatar’s $450 billion wealth fund, local media reported.…
- Middle East
Syria rejects Turkey’s move to create border safe zone
Damascus: The Syrian government has reiterated its rejection of Turkey’s move to create a border safe zone in northern Syria. The Turkish attempt to create a buffer zone on the Syrian border…
- Middle East
Israel warns citizens against traveling to Turkey over Iran attack concerns
Tel Aviv: Israel on Monday warned Israelis not to travel to Turkey, citing Iranian threats of revenge for the assassination of a senior Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) officer last week. Israel’s…
- Middle East
Turkey won’t allow terror-supporting nations to join NATO: Erdogan
Ankara: Turkey will not allow “terrorism-supporting” countries to join the NATO, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, underlining the talks with Sweden and Finland on their intention to join the military alliance have…
- Middle East
Turkey, UAE pledge to boost cooperation, sign trade agreement
Istanbul: Turkey and the UAE pledged to boost their cooperation in a wide range of fields by increasing mutual investment opportunities. “We are working with all our institutions to improve our relations…
- Middle East
Turkey demands written agreement to allow Finland, Swedish NATO bids
Ankara: Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has demanded a “written agreement” from Finland and Sweden on steps to end their “support for terrorism” if they want to join the NATO. Cavusoglu’s remarks…