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- Middle East
Iran, Iraq, Turkey urge action to prevent West Asia escalation
Iran, Iraq and Turkey have stressed the need to prevent an escalation of tensions in the West Asia region. The issue was highlighted in separate phone calls between Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed…
- Middle East
Mecca defence pact partners agree to establish Secretariat
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have agreed to establish a Secretariat in Saudi Arabia under the Mecca Agreement for Joint Defence, with Pakistan to provide the first Secretary General for an initial…
- Middle East
Israel warns US of possible Turkish radar deployment in Syria
Jerusalem: Israel told the United States that Turkey was preparing to deploy a radar system and air-defense assets at a Syrian airbase, Israel’s state-owned Kan TV News reported. Israeli security officials reportedly…
- Middle East
Turkey seeks Interpol red notice for Netanyahu over Gaza flotilla
Turkey has requested an Interpol Red Notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a case concerning the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a Gaza-bound civilian aid mission. In a post…
- Opinions
Mecca defence pact: For Modi govt, Op Sindoor 2.0 is impossible
Spin doctors in the Modi establishment are trying hard to play down the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan, signed in Makkah in Saudi Arabia on August 7.…
- Middle East
Trump terms Saudi-Turkey-Pak defence agreement ‘big, bold’ step
Washington: US President Donald Trump has termed the Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan defence agreement a “big, bold and important first step” towards defending themselves in a “more meaningful way”. Trump’s remarks on Sunday came…
- Middle East
Watch: MBS, Erdogan, Shehbaz Sharif pray together in Makkah
Makkah: Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif offered Friday prayers, August 7, together at Qasr Al-Safa in Makkah…
- Middle East
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…
