Turkey

Jamal Khashoggi: The killing and dismembering of MBS critic, 'pulp-fiction' style

A pro-government newspaper in Turkey says it has identified 15 members of a Saudi Arabian hit squad that it says was involved in the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi.

Oct 10, 2018

Gold stabilises as dollar pulls back from 13-month high

Gold prices traded steady on Tuesday, but hovered close to an 18-month low, as the US dollar pared gains after posting a 13-month high in the previous session.

Aug 14, 2018

As Turkey lifts emergency, new anti-terror law comes under fire

Turkish President Recap Tayyip Erdogan lifted the two-year long state of emergency in the country, while his government introduced a new bill which the opposition has claimed will legally extend the emergency under the guise of anti-terror.

Jul 19, 2018

Turkey dismisses over 18,000 state employees over coup links

Thousands of Turkey's civil servants, mostly from the police and military, have been dismissed for links to exiled preacher Fethullah Gulen, who allegedly influenced the failed coup attempt in July 2016.

Jul 8, 2018

Erdogan extends his 15-year grip on Turkey; wins presidential elections for second time

Under Turkey's new constitution, due to come into force after the election, the president will hold considerable power.

Jun 25, 2018

Uber's 'business is finished' in Turkey, Erdogan says

Uber said that about 2,000 yellow cab drivers use its app to find customers, while another 5,000 work for UberXL, using large vans to transport groups to parties, or take people with bulky luggage to Istanbul's airports.

Jun 2, 2018

Swedish Meatballs Actually Originated In Turkey

Swedish meatballs aren and amp;rsquo;t actually Swedish. and amp;nbsp;Music: Cullah: Mission District Swedish Hohne

May 2, 2018

American Pastor Andrew Brunson begins terrorism trial

American Pastor Andrew Brunson faces trial over his alleged ties with plotters behind a failed military coup against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoganin 2016.

Apr 17, 2018

Rex Tillerson claims USA shares the same objectives as Syria

Rex Tillerson dlivered remarks in Ankara, Turkey claiming that the USA shares similar objectives to Turkey.

Feb 19, 2018

Volunteers from the Yazidi sect who have joined the Kurdish peshmerga forces to fight against Islamic State militants, take part in a training on the outskirts of the town of Sinjar

Yezidi woman recalls ISIS's chamber of horrors, continues search for lost sisters

Two Yezidi women have traveled to India to draw people's attention to their plight under the ISIS rule.

Feb 6, 2018

Turkey Shells US-backed Kurdish Militia In Syrias Afrin

Turkey shelled Syrian-Kurdish YPG militia targets in Syria and amp;#39;s Afrin province on January 24 as the operation dubbed and amp;#39;OIive Branch and amp;#39; by Ankara entered its fifth day. The air and ground operation has opened a new front in Syria and amp;#39;s multi-sided civil war and could threaten U.S. plans to stabilize and rebuild a large area of northeast Syria beyond central government control with the help of the YPG, who worked with Washington to drive out Islamic State militants in the region.

Jan 24, 2018

Mars or Turkey? Intense dust storm transforms parts of country into red planet

Flights were cancelled out of Mardin, Turkey on Jan. 19, as the area was transformed by an cloud of orangey-red dust, giving it a Martian look.

Jan 23, 2018

Turkish troops enter northern Syria as fighting intensifies

Turkish troops have crossed into Syria to repel Kurdish fighters from the border in a move that is likely to heighten tensions with the United States.

Jan 22, 2018

Turkey deploys tanks to Syrian border

The tanks were deployed in response to rumors the US is setting up a 30,000-strong border force with the Syrian Democratic Forces, who are led by Kurdish YPG militia.

Jan 19, 2018

Turkey deploys tanks to Syrian border

The tanks were deployed in response to rumors the US is setting up a 30,000-strong border force with the Syrian Democratic Forces, who are led by Kurdish YPG militia.

Jan 19, 2018

Turkish plane skids off runway on to steep slope

A Pegasus airline plane skidded off the runway of a Turkish coastal airport in Trabzon and ended up halfway down a steep slope into the Black Sea.

Jan 14, 2018

PM Narendra Modi hails Aanchal Thakur's historic accomplishment

It was a proud moment for India as Aanchal Thakur finished on the podium in Turkey.

Jan 10, 2018

At least 23 dead from car bomb in northwestern Syria

At least 23 people were killed when a car bomb exploded in Syrias rebel-held city of Idlib.

Jan 8, 2018

Clean-shaven men could 'evoke indecent thoughts' in males? Islamic preacher says beards separate men from women

A fellow at the Istanbul Policy Center said that these kinds of outbursts are not uncommon in the country.

Dec 19, 2017

Were deities fashionable? Mysterious 'handbags' spotted in ancient sculptures across the world

An unusual finding has been made in ancient sculptures across the world which show the sculptures of deities carrying a handbag-like structure.

Dec 14, 2017

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Turkey

Jamal Khashoggi: The killing and dismembering of MBS critic, 'pulp-fiction' style

Gold stabilises as dollar pulls back from 13-month high

As Turkey lifts emergency, new anti-terror law comes under fire

Turkey dismisses over 18,000 state employees over coup links

Erdogan extends his 15-year grip on Turkey; wins presidential elections for second time

Uber's 'business is finished' in Turkey, Erdogan says

Swedish Meatballs Actually Originated In Turkey

American Pastor Andrew Brunson begins terrorism trial

Rex Tillerson claims USA shares the same objectives as Syria

Yezidi woman recalls ISIS's chamber of horrors, continues search for lost sisters

Turkey Shells US-backed Kurdish Militia In Syrias Afrin

Mars or Turkey? Intense dust storm transforms parts of country into red planet

Turkish troops enter northern Syria as fighting intensifies

Turkey deploys tanks to Syrian border

Turkey deploys tanks to Syrian border

Turkish plane skids off runway on to steep slope

PM Narendra Modi hails Aanchal Thakur's historic accomplishment

At least 23 dead from car bomb in northwestern Syria

Clean-shaven men could 'evoke indecent thoughts' in males? Islamic preacher says beards separate men from women

Were deities fashionable? Mysterious 'handbags' spotted in ancient sculptures across the world

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]

Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious