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Watch: Viral video of bear high on ‘mad honey’ rescued in Turkey
Ankara: A baby bear who appeared high and showed signs of hallucinations has been rescued after eating an excessive amount of ‘mad honey’ in the forests of Turkey, local media reported. The…
- Middle East
Putin, Erdogan vow to further enhance bilateral ties
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed to strengthen bilateral relations during their talks in Russia’s Sochi. Putin and Erdogan on Friday pledged to increase bilateral trade…
- Middle East
‘Stop the Uyghur Genocide Now’: Rights Activists in Turkey to China
Istanbul: Uyghurs Rights Activists in Turkey, as part of a global campaign “Stand4Uyghurs” organized a protest to call out against the genocide being perpetrated against Uyghur Muslims in East Turkestan and chanted…
- World
Global food crisis concerns ease as Russia, Ukraine sign grain deal
Istanbul: Russia and Ukraine signed separate agreements on Friday with Turkey and the United Nations clearing the way for exporting millions of tons of desperately needed Ukrainian grain as well as Russian…
- Middle East
Turkey plans Syria operation as long as threat lingers
Ankara: Launching a new military operation into northern Syria is on Turkiye’s agenda as long as its security concerns are not met, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said following his meetings with…
- Middle East
Iraq summons Turkish ambassador over deadly bombardment
Baghdad: Iraq has decided to recall its charge d’affaires from Ankara for consultations and summoned the Turkish ambassador over the deadly bombardment on a northern Iraqi resort. The Iraqi Ministerial Council for National…
- Middle East
Turkiye denies responsibility for deadly bombardment on Iraqi resort
Ankara: Turkiye has denied responsibility for a deadly bombardment on a resort in Iraq’s semi-autonomous region of Kurdistan, urging Iraqi authorities to keep off the “influence and propaganda” of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party…
- Middle East
Vladimir Putin heads to Tehran for talks with leaders of Iran, Turkey
Tehran: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Iran starting Tuesday is intended to deepen ties with regional heavyweights as part of Moscow’s challenge to the United States and Europe amid its grinding…
- World
Turkey to freeze Finland, Sweden’s NATO bids if they fail to keep promises: Erdogan
Ankara: Turkey will suspend Finland and Sweden’s NATO accession process if they do not keep promises on counter-terrorism, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said. “I would like to remind you that we…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt to join BRICS
Moscow: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt plan to join BRICS, and their potential membership bids could be discussed and answered at next year’s summit in South Africa, BRICS International Forum President Purnima…
- World
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt set to join BRICS
Moscow: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt plan to join BRICS, and their potential membership bids could be discussed and answered at next year’s summit in South Africa, BRICS International Forum President Purnima…
- Middle East
Turkish lira falls against US dollar
Ankara: The latest lira slump, combined with soaring global energy and food prices, inflation now at 70 per cent and rising has placed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in dire straits. Turkey’s…
- World
Putin, Erdogan discuss bilateral relations, situation in Ukraine
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the development of bilateral economic cooperation and the situation in Ukraine during a telephone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Both leaders “focused on tasks…
- India
India votes in UNSC for West-sponsored resolution on Syria, abstains on Russian motion
United Nations: India has voted for a UN Security Council resolution sponsored by Western countries on continuing a passage for aid to reach parts of the war-torn Syria and abstained on a…
- Middle East
Israeli airlines to resume flights to Turkey after 15 years
Tel Aviv: Israeli airlines are ready to resume flights to Turkey after a 15-year suspension, the government said. Under an aviation agreement signed between the two countries, the first of its kind…
