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Trump imposes sanctions on Turkey, says prepared to

Trump hits Turkey with sanctions, says prepared to destroy its economy

World | Oct 15, 2019, 08:03 AM IST

Protesting Turkey''s military offensive in northeast Syria, US President Donald Trump has announced sanctions against Turkish officials, raising of steel tariffs and ending negotiations on a USD 100 billion trade deal. Trump has signed an executive order that empowers his administration to slap sanctions on Turkey.

US pulling out of northern Syria; full withdrawal possible

World | Oct 14, 2019, 01:41 PM IST

Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Sunday that President Donald Trump had directed U.S. troops in northern Syria to begin pulling out “as safely and quickly as possible.” He did not say Trump ordered troops to leave Syria, but that seemed like the next step in a combat zone growing more unstable by the hour.

HL: Explosions in Syria as Turkish offensive continues

News | Oct 14, 2019, 02:20 PM IST

As Turkey's military offensive in northern Syria continued into Monday, columns of smoke could be seen rising in the embattled border region.

Turkish forces capture center of key Syrian border town

World | Oct 12, 2019, 07:34 PM IST

The Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces released two videos said to be from inside Ras al-Ayn, showing fighters saying that it is Saturday and they are still there.

23 photos from Syria show aftermath of Turkey invasion

World | Oct 12, 2019, 09:14 AM IST

Turkey has faced widespread condemnation coming their way from all across the globe following their actions in northern Syria. From UN to the US everyone has cautioned Turkey about their actions. Turkey, which is a part of NATO is at a risk of facing sanctions from EU. Here are 22 pictures that depict what really is happening in Syria.

100,000 flee homes as Turkey advances in northern Syria

World | Oct 12, 2019, 06:56 AM IST

An explosion was reported later Friday in northern Syria near an outpost where U.S. troops are located, but none of the Americans were hurt, according to a U.S. official and a Syria war monitor. It was unclear whether it was from artillery or an airstrike, and it was the first time a coalition base was in the line of fire since Turkey’s offensive began.

Turkish offensive sparks yet another Syrian exodus

World | Oct 10, 2019, 10:53 PM IST

Syrians are fleeing by the tens of thousands yet again, a recurring nightmare of hastily packed bags, traffic-clogged highways and an uncertain fate.

India slams Turkey's military offensive in Syria

India | Oct 10, 2019, 11:55 PM IST

India on Thursday slammed Turkey's unilateral military offensive in northeast Syria, saying it can undermine stability in the region and the fight against terrorism.

Wounded Kurdish fighters protest against Turkey's

Turkey faces wide-spread condemnation for Syria invasion

World | Oct 10, 2019, 01:11 PM IST

Turkey on Wednesday invaded Syria by having its military cross the border and enter the northern region of Syria and launched a massive military operation against the Kurdistan Worker's Party (PKK).

15 killed, thousands flee as Turkey launches airstrikes on Syria

World | Oct 10, 2019, 07:15 AM IST

Plumes of smoke could be seen rising near the town of Qamishli and clashes continued late Wednesday amid intense shelling as Turkey struck at least six different border towns along a 290-mile (300-kilometre) stretch.

Trump defends pulling out American troops from northern

Kurds fighting for their own land, not helping US: Trump

World | Oct 10, 2019, 07:01 AM IST

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the Syrian Kurds, considered to be an American ally in the war-torn region, did not help the US in fighting against the ISIS. Trump says this while defending his move to pull out American troops paving way for Turkey to launch a military operation in invade northeastern Syria.

Trump says he will 'obliterate' Turkey's economy if it acts 'off limit

World | Oct 07, 2019, 11:25 PM IST

US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened NATO ally Turkey with totally obliterating its economy if it went "off limits" on Syria, hours after the White House announced the withdrawal of the US troops from Syria's northern border.

Turkey will soon invade Northern Syria: White House

World | Oct 07, 2019, 10:11 AM IST

The White House said Sunday that Turkey will soon invade Northern Syria, renewing fears of slaughter of Kurdish fighters allied with the U.S. in a yearslong campaign against the Islamic State group.

India slams Turkey, Malaysia over Kashmir remarks at UNGA

India | Oct 04, 2019, 11:57 PM IST

India on Friday criticised the comments by Turkey and Malaysia backing Pakistan's stand on Kashmir at the UN General Assembly.

Turkey downs unidentified drone near Syria border

World | Sep 30, 2019, 08:10 AM IST

Two Turkish F-16 fighter jets had tracked down the drone after its repeated violations of Turkish airspace, but which country the drone belonged to could not be immediately determined, the ministry was quoted as stating by Xinhua news agency on Sunday.

Turkey threatens to open gates for Syria refugees to go West

World | Sep 05, 2019, 06:17 PM IST

Turkey opened its borders to Syrians in April 2011 and is currently home to 3.6 million who fled the civil war, now in its ninth year. But as Turkey suffers an economic downturn and rising unemployment, calls among Turks for Syrians to go home are growing.

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