Turkey
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Twitter India bans accounts of Pakistan embassies in UN, Turkey, Iran, Egypt
India | Jun 28, 2022, 07:56 AM ISTAfter Twitter in India withheld these official accounts, the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged Twitter to restore these accounts with immediate access.
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No more Turkey: Country in push to be known as ‘Turkiye’
World | Jun 03, 2022, 11:19 AM ISTPresident Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s govt has been pressing for internationally recognized name Turkey to be changed to “Türkiye” (tur-key-YAY) as it is spelled and pronounced in Turkish.
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Turkey's inflation hits 61 per cent; climbs to new 20-year high
World | Apr 04, 2022, 03:30 PM ISTThe highest yearly price increase was in the transportation sector, at 99.12 percent, while the increase in food prices was 70.33 percent, according to the data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute.
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Say bye to Iron deficiency with these rich food items
Health | Apr 01, 2022, 07:20 PM ISTA lot of people suffer from iron deficiency on day to day basis. As iron is known to be a vital force that regulates the oxygen level. It is important to meet its need and here we bring you some food options which are a great source of iron.
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Putin, Zelensky meeting possible after Istanbul talks, says Ukrainian negotiator
World | Mar 29, 2022, 07:23 PM ISTRussia Ukraine News: If Ukraine wants to host a military exercise or have a foreign military base on its territory, it needs to have an approval by all guarantors, reports said.
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World's largest bridge linking Europe and Asia inaugurated today | About '1915 Canakkal Bridge'
World | Mar 18, 2022, 11:47 PM ISTWith a 2,023-meter (6,637 feet) span between its towers, the “1915 Canakkale Bridge” becomes the world’s longest suspension bridge, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
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Istanbul airport, Europe's busiest, shuts down due to snow storm
World | Jan 25, 2022, 01:13 PM ISTTurkish authorities in Istanbul, a metropolis of 16 million people, suspended intercity bus service and temporarily blocked travel to the city from Turkey’s Thrace region. People stranded on roads abandoned vehicles to walk home or crowded subway and other public transportation.
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Turkey's inflation hits 36%, highest in 19 years
World | Jan 03, 2022, 06:43 PM ISTThe Turkish Statistical Institute said the consumer price index increased by 13.58 per cent in December from the previous month, further eroding peoples' purchasing power. The yearly increase in food prices was 43.8 per cent, the data showed.
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Freight train linking Pakistan, Iran and Turkey begins operations after 10-year hiatus
World | Dec 22, 2021, 02:45 PM ISTThe three countries also plan to launch a passenger train service on the same route in the future.
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Pakistan may be shifted to FATF 'black list' to make things worse, choke all financial aid
World | Oct 31, 2021, 09:31 AM ISTPakistan was once again retained on the FATF's increased monitoring list earlier this month as it has failed to curb terror financing of UN proscribed terrorists on its soil.
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FATF retains Pakistan on 'grey list', Turkey new addition. What does this mean? Explained in points
World | Dec 17, 2021, 11:33 PM ISTThe global financial watchdog, FATF has listed Pakistan on its 'grey list' yet again on Thursday. But what is FATF? Why is India's neighbor on this list? Here is your cheat sheet.
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Turkey added to FATF's 'gray list', Pakistan to remain there
World | Oct 22, 2021, 08:28 AM ISTBeing put on FATF's gray list can scare away investors and creditors, hurting exports, output and consumption. It also can make global banks wary of doing business with a country.
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Taliban delegation lands in Turkey for 1st high-level talks
World | Oct 14, 2021, 04:04 PM ISTA high-level delegation of Afghanistan’s new Taliban rulers has arrived in Turkey for talks with Turkish officials, the Foreign Ministry announced Thursday.
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Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan again refers to Kashmir issue in UNGA address
World | Sep 22, 2021, 10:25 AM ISTThe Turkish President, a close ally of Pakistan, had repeatedly raised the issue of Kashmir in his address to the high-level General Debate. He had also raised the Kashmir issue during his visit to Pakistan last year.
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Tiger 3: Salman Khan enjoys beautiful sunrise in Turkey, shares pic of mesmerising view
Celebrities | Sep 13, 2021, 10:39 AM ISTOn Monday morning, Salman Khan took to social media to share a mesmerising view of the sunrise. In the photo, he is seen standing and gazing into the distance with a beautiful city view in the backdrop.
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Turkey scraps mandatory quarantine rule for fully vaccinated travellers from India
World | Sep 04, 2021, 12:48 PM ISTThe vaccines that have been approved by WHO or the Turkish Government are covered under this exemption.
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Afghanistan-Taliban crisis: Air India plane carrying 129 passengers from Kabul lands in Delhi
India | Aug 15, 2021, 08:11 PM ISTThe Indian government is keeping a close watch as the situation in Kabul is unfolding in the blink of an eye. This comes as the Taliban have seized almost full control in Kabul, awaiting transfer of power from President Ashraf Ghani, who sources say has left the country for Tajikistan.
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Over 74 million receive COVID vaccine in Turkey
World | Aug 06, 2021, 09:05 AM ISTIn the country of 83 mn people, more than 41 million have received 1st dose of vaccine, while 28 mn have been administered 2nd dose, the ministry said, Xinhua news agency reported.
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Earthquake rattles Greek islands close to Turkey
World | Aug 01, 2021, 05:43 PM ISTThe quake was also felt in the Turkish coastal town of Datca in Mugla province. Turkey’s emergency and disaster authority AFAD gave the magnitude as 5.5. Turkish authorities have not reported any damage.
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Person suspected of starting forest fires in Turkey arrested
World | Aug 01, 2021, 07:00 AM ISTWildfires continued to cause devastation in Turkey as the President declared the affected regions "disaster areas."