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Putin, Erdogan discuss Hagia Sophia over the telephone
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed in a phone conversation developments in Syria and Libya, as well as the fate of Istanbul’s iconic…
- India
Erdogan does not pose danger, his ideas do
Tariq Al-Homayed Riyadh: The Turkish danger facing our region, from Syria to Libya through Iraq, is not represented only by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as an individual, but his…
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Erdogan issues confinement order for under-20s
ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday issued a mandatory confinement order for everyone aged under 20 starting from midnight, as part of tougher measures to stem the spread…
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Turkey’s first medical professional dies of COVID-19
ISTANBUL: Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu, a famous Turkish doctor died after being infected with the novel coronavirus, the health minister announced on Wednesday, without disguising his grief over the worsening…
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Will go to Belgium for talks with EU: Erdogan
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he will go to Belgium on Monday for talks with the EU after he previously said migrants would not be prevented from leaving…
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Erdogan vows to keep doors open for refugees heading to Europe
ISTANBUL: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday vowed to allow refugees to travel on to Europe from Turkey which he said can no longer handle new waves of people fleeing…
- Middle East
Turkey, Russia reaffirm commitment to agreements on Syria
Ankara:Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin reaffirmed their countries’ commitment to previous agreements on Syria during a phone call, the Turkish presidency said. During their…
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‘Don’t interfere’: India to Erdogan’s comments on Kashmir
NEW DELHI: Criticising Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s comments on Kashir, India on Saturday asked the country not to interfere in its ‘internal affairs’ and to “develop proper understanding of facts…
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Egypt bans popular Turkish serial ‘Ertugrul’ via fatwa
NEW DELHI: Dar al-Iftaa, Egypt’s highest Islamic authority on Saturday warned against watching the popular Turkish television series such as Diriliş: Ertuğrul, or Resurrection: Ertuğrul and “Valley of the Wolves.” In a statement issued,…
- Middle East
Erdogan, Trump hold phone conversation over regional issues
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke to his US counterpart President Donald Trump on the phone and discussed regional issues, “particularly the situations in Syria and Libya”, authorities here…
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3 Turkish military personnel killed in car explosion
Ankara: At least three Turkish military personnel were killed in a car bomb explosion in the area of Ankara’s military operation in northeastern Syria, the Turkish Defense Ministry said. “On…
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Turkey threatens to ‘teach lesson’ to Libya’s Haftar
ANKARA: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday he would “teach a lesson” to Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar if he resumed fighting after abandoning ceasefire talks in Moscow. Haftar left…
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Iraqi PM, Turkish president discuss bilateral ties
Baghdad: Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi has held a phone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss bilateral ties and cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts, Abdul Mahdi’s office…
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Turkey’s Erdogan to visit Qatar Monday
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit Qatar on Monday for discussions on Middle East issues, as the two countries have grown closer since the Saudi-led blockade of the…
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Trump confirms Erdogan’s visit to WH next week
Washington: US President Donald Trump has confirmed that his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan would visit Washington next week, ending the speculation that the latter might call off the trip…
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Turkish President Erdogan binned Trump’s letter on Syria’
Istanbul: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan put US President Donald Trump’s letter, asking him not to “be a tough guy” or a “fool” and warning him he will be viewed…
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Turkey’s Erdogan rules out talks with Syrian Kurdish forces
ANKARA: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday firmly ruled out any negotiations with Kurdish militants in Syria, saying their only option was to lay down arms and retreat. He dismissed…
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Trump asked Erdogan to ‘stop the invasion’ of Syria: Pence
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Monday urged his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan to “stop the invasion” of Syria, Vice President Mike Pence said. Trump pressed the Turkish leader in…
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Turkey’s Erdogan raises Kashmir issue at UNGA
New York: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday raised the Kashmir issue in the United Nations, and said the stability and prosperity of South Asia cannot be separated from…
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Erdogan says ‘allergic’ to interest rate hikes
Istanbul: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday said he was “allergic” to high interest rates — sticking to his position for low rates to stimulate growth. “I am allergic…
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Erdogan says won’t allow US to delay Syria ‘safe zone’
Ankara: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed Turkey would not allow the US to delay the establishment of a ‘safe zone’ in northern Syria, in comments published on Thursday. Ankara and…
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Erdogan says won’t allow US to delay Syria ‘safe zone’
ANKARA: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed Turkey would not allow the US to delay the establishment of a ‘safe zone’ in northern Syria, in comments published on Thursday. Ankara and Washington…
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Erdogan discusses fighting in Idlib with Trump: presidency
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed with his US counterpart Donald Trump to continue cooperation on Syria‘s Idlib to avert new humanitarian crises, Ankara said Wednesday. The pair “agreed to continue cooperation…
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Putin, Erdogan say ready to expand military cooperation
Moscow:Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan have said both Russia and Turkey are ready to expand cooperation in the military sphere. “We have used the…
Erdogan lays stone for first new church in Turkey
Ankara: The foundation stone for the first new church in Turkey since it became a modern republic in 1923 was laid by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday, August 3.…
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Turkey marks third anniversary of failed coup
Ankara:Turkey on Monday marked the anniversary of a bloody attempt to overthrow President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in 2016, an event whose impact is still felt today. Nearly 250 people were…
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Khashoggi fallout: Saudi holidaymakers urged to shun Turkey
Riyadh:Diplomatic fallout over journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s murder appears to be slowing the flow of high-rolling Saudis to Turkey, as calls grow within the oil-rich kingdom to boycott the holiday magnet.…
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Erdogan expects S-400 missiles delivery by mid July
Moscow: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that there have been no delays in the delivery of Russian S-400 air defence missiles to his country. He made the remarks…
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Turkey politician faces 17-year jail for insulting Erdogan
Ankara: The head of the Turkish opposition party’s Istanbul branch, who is widely credited as the architect of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu’s victory in the local elections, is facing up…
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Erdogan says ‘no backtrack’ on Russia missile deal
Ankara: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday that NATO-member Turkey would take delivery of Russia’s S-400 missile defence system in July — a deal that has created tensions with the…
