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US approves sale of Tomahawk missiles to Germany, says Chancellor Merz

The Tomahawk missiles are mainly launched from submarines and warships and can travel more than 1,600 kilometers (1,000 miles).
Published on Jul 09, 2026 03:05 pm IST

‘Is Trump sick?’ US President's NATO Summit appearance reignites health concerns

US President Donald Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa alongside the NATO leaders summit at the Bestepe Presidential Compound in Ankara.
Published on Jul 09, 2026 08:05 pm IST

Signal lost with jet believed to be carrying Libyan army chief over Ankara

The jet is believed to be carrying Libya's army ⁠chief of ⁠staff, Mohammed Ali Ahmed ⁠Al-Haddad.
Updated on Dec 24, 2025 01:31 am IST

Germany took step toward clearing Turkey's Eurofighter jet buy

Germany took step toward clearing Turkey's Eurofighter jet buy
Published on Nov 14, 2024 02:33 pm IST

No points from Erdogan. Turkey's leader claims Eurovision Song Contest is a threat to family values

No points from Erdogan. Turkey's leader claims Eurovision Song Contest is a threat to family values
Published on May 21, 2024 06:04 am IST

Turkey's Erdogan welcomes Hamas accepting ceasefire, hopes Israel will do the same

Turkey's Erdogan welcomes Hamas accepting ceasefire, hopes Israel will do the same
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 12:22 pm IST

Kurdish separatists and water issues loom large in long-awaited visit of Turkey's Erdogan to Iraq

Kurdish separatists and water issues loom large in long-awaited visit of Turkey's Erdogan to Iraq
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 10:17 am IST

At least 16 killed after migrant boat sinks off Turkey's coast

A coast guard officer looking through binoculars as a drone searches for victims
Published on Mar 15, 2024 05:00 pm IST

All not well between Iran and Turkey? Raisi misses Erdogan summit

Iran's president Ebrahim Raisi attending an emergency meeting.
Published on Nov 28, 2023 10:39 pm IST

Israel foreign minister says envoys to Turkey recalled after Erdogan's remarks

Israel-Hamas War: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, speaks to the attendees during a rally.
Published on Oct 28, 2023 09:33 pm IST

What Turkey polls mean for the world

PREMIUM
Over the past decade, Mr Erdoğan has rapidly consolidated power, weakening institutions that were meant to keep a check on his powers
Updated on May 29, 2023 08:39 pm IST

In viral video, Ukrainian MP punches Russian representative in Turkey

The incident took place on Thursday during the 61st General Assembly of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation in Ankara.
Updated on May 05, 2023 07:53 am IST

Finland set to join NATO on Tuesday as its 31st member

Finland's flag will be hoisted outside NATO headquarters on Tuesday
Published on Apr 03, 2023 06:03 pm IST

Turkish court issues life sentences in trial of 2016 coup leaders

Four years on, police operations targeting suspects accused of links to Gulen continue on a regular basis.
Published on Nov 26, 2020 03:17 pm IST

Turkey extends geological exploration mission in Eastern Mediterranean until November 4

Turkish seismic research vessel Oruc Reis is seen in Istanbul, Turkey. (A REUTERS Photo)
Updated on Oct 25, 2020 06:20 pm IST

Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey lost ground in coronavirus fight

On Friday new virus cases dipped to just over 1,200 with total cases at more than 185,000, the thirteenth highest in the world.
Published on Jun 20, 2020 08:42 pm IST

Turkey confirms first coronavirus case; wins WHO praise for vigilance

Health Minister of Turkey Fahrettin Koca confirmed early on Wednesday that a Turkish man with a high fever and cough had been diagnosed as having the virus and had been isolated.
Updated on Mar 11, 2020 06:07 pm IST

Turkey deports 11 French relatives of ‘terrorist’ suspects

Turkey has sent 11 French relatives of suspected “terrorist fighters” back home
Published on Dec 10, 2019 07:32 am IST

Turkey and Russia to discuss removal of Kurdish militia from Syrian towns

President Tayyip Erdogan will travel to Sochi on Tuesday for emergency talks on Syria with his Russian counterpart.
Updated on Oct 20, 2019 04:23 pm IST

Turkey agrees with US to pause Syria assault while Kurds withdraw

The agreement for the 120-hour pause eased what had escalated into an unprecedented crisis between the United States and Turkey, but critics quickly accused President Donald Trump of again abandoning Kurdish allies
Updated on Oct 18, 2019 07:12 am IST

Turkey may be ‘responsible’ for executions of Kurds in Syria: UN

Rupert Colville, spokesperson of UN, asked Turkey to immediately launch an impartial, transparent and independent investigation into both incidents.
Updated on Oct 15, 2019 05:07 pm IST

US says up to 1,000 troops to withdraw from northern Syria

Kurds living in Greece and Greek protesters take part in a demonstration against Turkey's military action in northeastern Syria, in Athens, Greece.
Updated on Oct 14, 2019 10:05 am IST

Erdogan wants the world stage, from the Kurds to Kashmir

New Delhi released an uncharacteristically direct statement criticising the military assault in the northern Syria, stating Turkey’s actions can undermine stability in the region and the fight against terrorism. India’s language mirrored that of Erdogan’s on Kashmir, sending a subtle yet straightforward statement to Turkey
Published on Oct 10, 2019 08:08 pm IST

Turkey’s Erdogan to meet Trump in US over Syria ‘safe zone’

The Turkish leader had raised the temperature on Saturday by warning that Ankara could launch a cross-border offensive “as soon as today, tomorrow”, putting pressure on the United States.
Updated on Oct 07, 2019 05:04 am IST

Erdogan renews Syria ‘air and ground’ operation threat

President Erdogan has repeatedly threatened to launch a cross-border offensive and recently suggested that progress on the zone with the US was not developing as Ankara wanted.
Updated on Oct 05, 2019 06:35 pm IST

Turkey brands US move to bar Ankara from F-35 programme ‘unfair’

Turkish F-35 technicians and pilots training in the US would also be sent back by the end of this month.
Published on Jul 18, 2019 08:56 am IST

Turkey’s First Lady criticised after spotted carrying $50,000 handbag

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his wife Emine Erdogan arrive at Kansai airport in Izumisano city, Osaka prefecture, on June 27, 2019 ahead of the G20 Osaka Summit.
Updated on Jul 03, 2019 08:40 am IST

Turkish train crash in Ankara kills nine, injures 47

Members of rescue services work at the scene of a train accident in Ankara, Turkey. A high-speed train hit a railway engine and crashed into a pedestrian overpass at a station in the Turkish capital Ankara.
Updated on Dec 13, 2018 02:47 pm IST

‘Silence Khashoggi ASAP’ Saudi Prince had ordered, CIA has recording: Report

The CIA has a recording of a phone call in which Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman gave instructions to “silence Jamal Kashoggi as soon as possible”, Turkish news website Hurriyet Daily News said on Thursday.
Updated on Nov 23, 2018 06:57 am IST

Kashoggi murder: Turkish intelligence shares 'evidence' with CIA

Turkish intelligence has shared evidences including audio video tapes with CIA chief
Published on Oct 24, 2018 05:52 pm IST