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Turkish intelligence ‘neutralises’ senior member of Kurdish militia in Syria
Ankara: A senior member of the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) was “neutralised” by Turkish intelligence in a cross-border raid in northern Syria, a media report said. The YPG, a militia group…
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Erdogan urges unity in Islamic countries against Israel’s offensive in Gaza
Istanbul: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on Islamic countries to act in unity in response to the ongoing Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip. He made the remarks on Friday…
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Turkey to reopen iconic Chora Church as mosque
In a significant development, the Byzantine Chora Church, dating back to the fourth century AD, is set to reopen as a mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported. In a statement,…
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India, Qatar, Turkey to be guests of honor at World Government Summit in Dubai
India, Qatar and Turkey have been selected as guests of honor at the World Government Summit 2024 scheduled to be held at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai from February 12 to 14. The…
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Turkey ‘neutralises’ 11 Kurdish militants in Syria
Ankara: Turkish security forces “neutralised” 11 members of the Syrian Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) in northern Syria, the country’s Defence Ministry said on Monday. The YPG members were targetted while plotting…
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Two pilots killed as helicopter crashes in Turkey
Ankara: Two pilots were killed and a technician injured in a helicopter crash in Turkey’s Gaziantep province, authorities said. Taking to X, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said the chopper, registered in…
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Two suspects in Istanbul church attack confined: Minister
Istanbul: Two suspects of the armed attack on an Italian church in Turkey’s largest city Istanbul on Sunday were confined, said Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. “I congratulate our Istanbul Police department…
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One killed in armed attack on Italian church in Turkey
Ankara: One person was killed in an armed attack on an Italian church in Turkey’s largest city Istanbul on Sunday. Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya posted on X that two masked people…
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6 killed, 33 injured as bus overturns in Turkey
Ankara: At least six people were killed and 33 others injured after a bus overturned in Turkey’s Kastamonu province early on Friday. In a post on X, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said:…
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Turkey approves Sweden’s bid to join NATO
Ankara: Turkish lawmakers have approved a long-delayed bill on Sweden’s bid to become the 32nd member of NATO. The Turkish Parliament on Tuesday voted on the bill after a debate in the…
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Turkey’s first astronaut lifts off to International Space Station
Turkey made history on Thursday, January 18, as the SpaceX Axiom mission successfully launched to the International Space Station (ISS) with country’s first astronaut on board. A SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule lifted…
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32 suspects detained in Turkey over links to 2016 failed coup
Ankara: Turkish police on Wednesday detained 32 suspects over their links to the failed coup attempt in 2016, according to the country’s Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. In a post on X, Yerlikaya…
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Turkey to continue cross-border operations on Kurdish militants in Iraq: Erdogan
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said his country will continue cross-border operations against the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) until it is cleared from northern Iraq. “Our operations in this region…
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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey agree to strengthen defense ties
In a significant move, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Pakistan and Turkey have agreed to strengthen their cooperation in the defense sector. This came during a meeting of high-level military officials…
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Turkey to block passage of Ukraine-bound minehunter ships
Ankara: Turkey has said that it will not let two minehunter ships donated by the UK to Ukraine pass through the Turkish Straits to the Black Sea in line with the 1936…
