Turkey's Erdogan threatens to cut off oil from Iraq's Kurdish area over referendum
President Tayyip Erdogan warned on Monday that Turkey could cut off the pipeline that carries oil from northern Iraq to the outside world, intensifying pressure on the Kurdish autonomous region over its independence referendum.
Sep 26, 2017, 06:50 AM IST
Turkey warns of 'security' steps in response to Iraqi Kurd vote
Turkey has repeatedly voiced opposition to the Kurdistan Regional Government`s non-binding independence vote on September 25, urging it to cancel the poll.
Sep 23, 2017, 17:09 PM IST
Turkey starts military drill near Iraq ahead of Kurdish vote
The drill comes just a week before the Iraqi Kurdistan independence referendum on September 25, which was strongly opposed by the Turkish government.
Sep 18, 2017, 19:21 PM IST
Turkey signs landmark Russian weapons deal
In 2015, Turkey scrapped a $3.4 billion deal with China to build its first anti-missile system.
Sep 12, 2017, 17:34 PM IST
Erdogan says Turkey will send 10,000 tonnes aid to Myanmar's Rohingya
Around 150,000 Rohingyas have fled northwest Myanmar to Bangladesh since violence broke out on August 25.
Sep 06, 2017, 17:56 PM IST
Sohail Mahmood takes over as Pakistan's High Commissioner to India
Sohail Mahmood on Wednesday assumed his charge as the Pakistan's High Commissioner to India, after his predecessor Abdul Basit announced retirement before his tenure was scheduled to end
Aug 16, 2017, 22:16 PM IST
22 Islamic State suspects held in Turkey
At least 22 Islamic State militant group suspects were detained by Turkish police in Elazig province on Friday.
Aug 11, 2017, 17:54 PM IST
Almost 500 go on trial in Turkey's biggest coup case
The government says the coup-plotters used Akinci air base as their headquarters. Turkey`s military chief Hulusi Akar and other commanders were held captive for several hours at the base on the night of the coup.
Aug 01, 2017, 20:24 PM IST
Almost 500 to face judges in Turkey`s biggest coup trial
Nearly 500 people arrested in the crackdown following the failed July 15, 2016, coup in Turkey go on trial Tuesday accused of conspiring to oust the government from an air base seen as the plotters` hub.
Aug 01, 2017, 07:33 AM IST
Turkey arrests British man at resort over `Kurd militia links`
Ankara considers the YPG a terrorist group and the Syrian branch of the Kurdistan Workers` Party (PKK), which has waged an insurgency inside Turkey since 1984.
Jul 29, 2017, 12:54 PM IST
'You belong here, Germany tells Turks as row with Ankara rages
On Friday, Germany`s head of domestic intelligence said Turkish agencies were carrying out influence operations in Germany, including targeting opponents of Erdogan.
Jul 22, 2017, 18:00 PM IST
Germany reviews arms shipments to Turkey amid row
In the months after the July 2016 coup attempt, Germany already blocked 11 separate arms export shipments to Turkey, including handguns, ammunition or weapons components.
Jul 21, 2017, 18:49 PM IST
Nearly 360 hurt in Turkey by earthquake: Health Minister
Ahmet Demircan said 358 people were hurt, of whom 272 were taken to hospital in ambulances. The rest went on their own.
Jul 21, 2017, 18:21 PM IST
Turkish PM Binali Yilidirm dismisses Berlin criticism, says Turkey as safe as Germany
Yildirim's comments to reporters after Friday prayers, came after Berlin warned its citizens that traveling and working in Turkey carried security risks.
Jul 21, 2017, 18:15 PM IST
Nearly 80 injured in Turkey by earthquake: Report
Many of the injuries were caused by people jumping out of building windows and falling after reacting in panic to the overnight quake, NTV broadcaster said.
Jul 21, 2017, 14:37 PM IST
Turkey PM Binali Yildirim warns Cyprus on 'untimely and dangerous' energy moves
Ankara has said it will take measures against Cyprus for engaging in gas and oil exploration around the divided island, arguing it has no jurisdiction to explore for hydrocarbons.
Jul 20, 2017, 15:46 PM IST
United Kingdom to lift electronics ban on Turkey flights
A source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told state-run Anadolu news agency that British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson had phoned his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu over the issue.
Jul 20, 2017, 15:40 PM IST
Turkey slams German statements on arrested rights activist
In a statement published on Thursday, Turkey's foreign ministry said they have kept Germany's charge d'affaires in Ankara informed of Peter Steudtner's case, adding 'the independent Turkish judiciary must be trusted.'
Jul 20, 2017, 14:29 PM IST
US complains to Turkey after map of posts in Syria published
The US military says it has raised concerns with Ankara over the publication of what Turkey's state-run news agency says is a map of US military posts in Syria.
Jul 20, 2017, 12:26 PM IST
Turkey dismisses over 7,000 on eve of failed coup anniversary
Turkey has arrested over 50,000 suspected supporters of Gulen and dismissed more than 100,000 public servants from the government since the coup.
Jul 15, 2017, 16:41 PM IST
