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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…
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Israeli PM, Turkish president speak on phone, seek better ties
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke on the phone on Sunday, expressing hope for improving relations between the two countries, Lapid’s office said in a…
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Turkish President Erdogan to visit Saudi Arabia to mend ties
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will travel to Saudi Arabia on Thursday for a two-day visit at the invitation of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to discuss the relations and…
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Erdogan condemns Israel’s raid on Al-Aqsa Mosque worshipers
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has condemned Israel’s actions against the worshippers in Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem during his phone call with his Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas. “During our conversation, I…
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Dubai’s ruler receives Turkish President at Expo 2020 Dubai
Abu Dhabi: UAE vice president Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is also the Prime Minister and the Ruler of Dubai, received Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at Expo 2020 Dubai on…
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In a first after years, UAE ruler Sheik Zayed to visit Turkey
As the regional rivals work to repair frayed ties, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and the de facto ruler of United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed will visit Turkey, for the…
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Erdogan heads to US to attend UNGA
Istanbul: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has left for the US to attend the 76th session of the UN General Assembly that will be held in New York. Speaking at a press…
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Erdogan inaugrates first mosque in Istanbul’s Taksim Square
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday inaugrated the first mosque in Istanbul’s famous Taksim Square, after decades of court battles and public controversy over building a major religious symbol in…
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Erdogan withdraws from European accord on violence against women
Ankara: Turkey President Tayyip Erdogan has withdrawn from an international pact that is designed to protect women, an official gazette communicated on Saturday. Erdogan exited from the pact despite the uproar from campaigners…
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Erdogan questions Macron’s mental health over his anti-Islam remark
Istanbul: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has launched a fresh attack on French President Emmanuel Macron, saying he needs “treatment” and “mental checks” over his attitude towards Muslims and Islam. Earlier this…
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Erdogan’s neo-Ottomanism a risky approach for Turkey
Talmiz Ahmad The heavy hand of Turkey’s political and military presence is being felt in many parts of the Middle East. In Syria, Turkish troops have launched four military intrusions across the…
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Erdogan raises Kashmir issue at UN General Assembly
United Nations: Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is vying for the leadership of Islamic nations, brought up the Kashmir issue again at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday calling it a “burning…
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Turkish, US presidents discuss Libya, economic ties over phone
Ankara: Turkish and US presidents held talks over the phone about the developments in Libya and bilateral economic ties, Turkey’s Communications Directorate said. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his US counterpart Donald…
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Hagia Sophia to be restored as mosque after Turkish court ruling
Istanbul: Overturning the 1934 ruling which converted it into a museum at the time, the Turkish top administrative court has ruled in favour of reconverting the Hagia Sophia museum into a mosque.…
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Turkey delays decision on turning heritage site into a mosque
Istanbul: A Turkish court on Thursday delayed a decision on whether the Hagia Sophia, a 1,500-year-old Unesco World Heritage site, in Istanbul can be converted into a mosque. The Council of State –…
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