Iran dismisses as “ridiculous” claims made by Israel’s foreign minister that Iran was planning attacks in Turkey. Foreign ministry spokesman says baseless allegations are part of a pre-designed plot to destroy relations. Tensions have ratcheted up after a string of high-profile incidents that Tehran has blamed on Israel. Iran dismissed as “ridiculous” claims made … Read more
314 refugees caught attempting to illegally enter Europe in Izmir, Turkish media report. Five individuals in charge of planning the crossings have been arrested. More than 37,000 undocumented refugees deported back to their home countries since the beginning of 2013. Approximately 4 million refugees reside in Turkey according to official estimates. At least 314 refugees … Read more
The blaze is being blamed on arson by the authorities. 29 people have been impacted by the flames, with two receiving medical attention in a hospital. Forestry and Agriculture Minister warned media that “high temperatures and wind” will continue. In the same region as last year’s worst flames in the nation’s history, Turkish firemen were … Read more
Turkey issues arrest warrants for 18 Turkish nationals for allegedly giving financial support to the Islamic State (IS) group. Raids were conducted in 12 regions of Turkey as part of an operation centred in the capital, Ankara, and arrested 12 individuals. The Turkish government designated IS a terrorist organisation in 2013. Turkey issued arrest warrants … Read more
Iran calls Israel’s claims of an Iranian plot to hurt Israelis in Istanbul “ridiculous” and meant to hurt relations between Iran and Turkey. Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid praised Turkey for its assistance in foiling a suspected Iranian plan against Israel in Istanbul. Iran said on Friday that Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid’s claims of … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has expressed sorrow over the demise of renowned Turkish religious scholar and preacher Sheikh Mahmud Effendi. Sheikh Effendi, the leader of the influential İsmailağa jamia of the Naqshbandi-Khalidiyya Ṭarīqah centred in Çarşamba, Istanbul, passed away on Wednesday aged 92. In a tweet, Imran Khan said Sheikh Effendi revivived … Read more
The eight were arrested at three homes in Istanbul’s popular Beyoglu neighbourhood. Iran has blamed Israel for the murder of Revolutionary Guards Colonel Sayyad Khodai. The reported detentions are likely to come up during Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid’s visit to Ankara. ISTANBUL: Turkey nabbed eight people suspected of working for an Iranian intelligence group … Read more
UN-brokered discussions between Turkey, Russia, and Ukraine on food crisis. Food shortages due by conflict in Ukraine threaten “hunger and destitution” for millions. Negotiations stalled due to Moscow’s refusal to let ships to leave Ukraine’s key port of Odessa. Turkey and Russia have agreed to hold dialogue with Ukraine under the auspices of the United … Read more
Turkey has offered to help Ukrainian warships get through known minefields. This is based on a proposal from the U.N. Russia has denied many times that it is blocking the passage of cargo ships carrying Ukrainian grain. Instead, it blames the food shortage on sanctions that the West has put on Russia. MOSCOW: The Russian … Read more
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will visit Turkey for the first time since Jamal Khashoggi’s murder. Saudi Arabia is seeking investment and central bank support from the exact countries it once opposed. Erdogan’s government, which is based on Islam, slowly released gory details about the murder. Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler will travel to Turkey … Read more
The suspects were apprehended in 16 provinces in concurrent operations led by prosecutors from the western city of Izmir. Turkish security services have detained 31 former military officers, including a former colonel. Prosecutors alleged that the arrested military servicemen were suspected members of a movement led by U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen and blamed for July … Read more
UN Secretary-General urges Security Council to extend authorisation of relief delivery from Turkey to Syria’s opposition-controlled northwest. Russia and China have proposed that more aid be given from within the country prompting opposition fears food and other aid will be seized by the government. “We cannot give up on the people of Syria,” UN Secretary-General … Read more
The Nordic countries’ membership applications to NATO have been stalled after Ankara’s objections. Any NATO membership deal must be unanimously approved by all 30 members, and now fears are mounting that Turkey could delay their bids indefinitely. Sweden’s foreign minister has told Swedish media that “we should be prepared for this to take some time”. … Read more
NATO has convened trilateral talks with Turkey, Sweden, and Finland in an effort to address Ankara’s opposition to the two Nordic countries joining the military alliance. Talks were described as “constructive” and will continue in the coming days. The alliance is attempting to resolve the standoff prior to next week’s annual summit. At its headquarters … Read more
Sunita Marshall is a Pakistani fashion model and television actor. However, Her family recently traveled to Cappadocia for a thrilling hot air balloon trip. Sunita Marshall is a Pakistani fashion model and television actor. She was born on July 2, 1982, to a Christian family in Lahore, Pakistan. In Karachi, she finished her schooling. She … Read more
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will begin a regional tour in Egypt. He will also travel to Jordan and Turkey, a Saudi diplomat said. Investment and energy deals are expected to be signed during the trip. According to a Saudi official, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will begin a regional tour in Egypt … Read more
Ankara and Riyadh heal bitter rift following 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul. Crown prince expected to visit Turkish capital Ankara on June 22. Two countries to sign several agreements as Turkey looks to non-Western partners for financial support. ISTANBUL – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will pay a visit to Turkey … Read more
Greece and Turkey have been locked in an escalating war of words. The dispute involves airspace, maritime borders, and oil exploration in the Aegean Sea. He was visiting Cyprus, which has had no diplomatic relations with Turkey since 1974. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Friday that in dealing with long-running disputes with Turkey over … Read more
Kurdish sources say four PKK fighters killed in drone strike. Drone attack targeted vehicle belonging to PKK fighters in Kalar. No claim of responsibility for drone strike on Kalar has been made. According to Kurdish sources, four fighters from Turkey’s banned Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) were killed in a drone strike done by Turkey in … Read more
Israel has urged Turkish citizens to flee the country due to worries of Iranian threats. Turkey’s foreign ministry says “certain nations” had issued travel advisories in an indirect reaction. The warnings come as tensions between Iran and Israel have risen again, with Tehran accusing Israel of a series of strikes. Turkey’s foreign ministry declared on … Read more
During a visit to Sweden on Monday, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Sweden has taken substantial efforts to meet Turkey’s prerequisites for granting Stockholm’s NATO membership application. In reaction to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Sweden and Finland applied to join the alliance last month. Turkey has objected to their applications, citing what it … Read more
Greece accuses Turkey of spreading “fake news”. Afghan citize crossing the Greek border illegally shot by Greek guards,Turkish guard said. He was one of eight people trying to cross illegally into Greece. An Afghan citizen attempting to cross the Turkish-Greek border illegally was shot and fatally wounded by Greek border guards on Monday, the Turkish … Read more
Israel’s Foreign Minister Yair Lapid asks Turkish citizens to evacuate “as quickly as possible”. There are fears that Iranian operatives are planning assaults on Israelis in Istanbul. Iran and Israel are bitter enemies, with Tehran accusing Israel of a series of killings aimed at senior Iranian officials. Yair Lapid, Israel’s Foreign Minister, asked Turkish citizens … Read more
Torrential rains and hailstorms swept through the north and centre of Turkey. Bad weather warnings were issued in 42 towns and cities. Ankara and the central town of Gemerek had their schools closed. Strong rain, winds, and flash floods are expected in northern and central Turkey on Monday, After a weekend of heavy rains that … Read more
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited Finland on Sunday. Sweden and Finland applied to join the Western defence alliance last month. Turkey has accused of sponsoring and harbouring Kurdish militants The talks with Turkey will continue, according to Finnish President Sauli Niinisto. HELSINKI: Turkey’s security concerns in opposing Finland and Sweden’s NATO membership applications are … Read more
Concerns raised by Turkey over Finland and Sweden’s NATO membership applications are legitimate, Jens Stoltenberg says. “This is about terrorism, it’s about weapons exports,” he tells a joint news conference with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto. The two countries applied to join the Western defence alliance last month, in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine. Turkey’s … Read more
Ukraine was the world’s top producer of sunflower oil and a major wheat exporter. Millions of tonnes of grain exports remain stranded due to the blockade. Zelensky urged the international community to “restore international law”. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged international pressure on Saturday to end Russia’s naval blockade of Black Sea ports, which has … Read more
A man crashed his car into a group of German students in a Berlin retail centre, killing one teacher and wounding nine others. Passers-by appear to have restrained the motorist, who was then quickly apprehended by a police officer. Police identified the driver as a 29-year-old German-Armenian from Berlin. Police say a man crashed his … Read more
