Erdogan says Russia has no right to 'slander' Turkey
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday said that Russia had no right to "slander" Turkey with allegations that it had bought oil from Islamic State (IS) jihadists in Syria.
Dec 02, 2015, 21:29 PM IST
Russia-Turkey war of words escalates over downed warplane
Moscow slapped sanctions on Ankara on Friday as the war of words over a downed Russian warplane escalated, with Turkish strongman Recep Tayyip Erdogan warning Russia not to "play with fire".
Nov 27, 2015, 22:10 PM IST
Turkey 'charges 2 editors' over claims Ankara supplied arms to Syria jihadists
A court in Istanbul on Thursday charged two journalists from the opposition Cumhuriyet daily with spying after they alleged Turkey's secret services had sent arms to Islamist rebels in Syria, Turkish media reported.
Nov 27, 2015, 13:03 PM IST
Vladimir Putin sends air-defense missiles to Syria to deter Turkey
Russian and Turkish presidents both pose as strong leaders and would be reluctant to back down and seek a compromise.
Nov 26, 2015, 10:46 AM IST
Hundreds of activists hurl stones at Turkish embassy in Moscow
Several hundred young activists on Wednesday hurled stones and eggs at Turkey's embassy in Moscow and brandished anti-Turkish placards after Ankara downed a Russian warplane on the Syrian border.
Nov 25, 2015, 20:08 PM IST
Erdogan says Turkey does not want escalation with Russia
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday said Turkey did not want any escalation with Russia over its downing of a Russian plane on the Syrian frontier but vowed to always defend Turkish borders.
Nov 25, 2015, 15:26 PM IST
Erdogan, Obama agree on need to reduce tensions: Ankara
The statement said that Obama had emphasised in the telephone talks that Turkey's right to defend its sovereignty was "supported by the United States and NATO".
Nov 25, 2015, 06:00 AM IST
EU-Turkey leaders summit on Sunday in Brussels: Tusk
More than 700,000 of the 850,000 migrants who have reached EU countries by sea this year have left from Turkey.
Nov 24, 2015, 03:49 AM IST
Turkey Kurdish party says leader escapes assassination attempt
The prominent co-chairman of Turkey's main pro-Kurdish party was targeted by an assassination attempt while travelling in his official vehicle but escaped unharmed, the party said on Monday.
Nov 23, 2015, 13:54 PM IST
Turkey issues special stamp featuring PM Modi
A personalised postage stamp featuring Prime Minister Narendra was issued by Turkey.
Nov 18, 2015, 21:51 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi meets Turkish President, Spanish PM
PM Modi met Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Mariano Rajoy Brey on Monday.
Nov 16, 2015, 15:07 PM IST
Turkish police detain 35 Gulenists after AKP win: Report
Turkish police today detained 35 suspects including high-ranking bureaucrats and police officers as part of a probe into supporters of a US-based cleric accused of plotting to bring down President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, local media reported.
Nov 03, 2015, 15:27 PM IST
Western 'concern' over Turkey vote as President Erdogan consolidates rule
Erdogan declared the outcome a vote for "stability" after renewed conflict with Kurdish rebels.
Nov 03, 2015, 10:54 AM IST
Turkish police storm opposition media group
Turkish riot police firing tear gas and water cannon stormed on Wednesday into the Istanbul headquarters of a media group critical of the government.
Oct 28, 2015, 13:33 PM IST
India, Turkey share values, historical links: President Pranab Mukherjee
President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday, while greeting Turkey on its National Day, said the two countries are close because of shared values and historical links.
Oct 28, 2015, 13:10 PM IST
Erdogan party hits the hustings ahead of Turkey vote
A week ahead of Turkey's second election in five months, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's party is working overtime to try to reclaim its parliamentary majority, in a climate of tension fuelled by the Ankara attacks and the reignited Kurdish conflict.
Oct 25, 2015, 23:29 PM IST
Putin, Erdogan discuss Assad's Moscow visit: Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan have discussed the surprise visit to Moscow of Syria's embattled President Bashar al-Assad by telephone, the Kremlin said today.
Oct 21, 2015, 20:57 PM IST
Denouncing President Erdogan, Turks lay Ankara victims to rest
Grieving loved ones on Monday laid to rest some of the victims of the double suicide bombings in Ankara that left 97 dead.
Oct 12, 2015, 23:44 PM IST
Thousands rally against President Erdogan as Turkey mourns deadliest attack
Flags flew at half-mast across Turkey on the first of three days of national mourning over the Sunday bombing.
Oct 12, 2015, 10:27 AM IST
Turkish police detain newspaper editor for 'insulting Erdogan'
Turkish police today detained the editor of a leading English-language daily newspaper on suspicion of "insulting" President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a series of tweets.
Oct 10, 2015, 01:29 AM IST
