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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to meet Putin in hopes of reviving Black Sea grain exports
World | Sep 03, 2023, 05:20 PM ISTMoscow pulled out of the Black Sea Grain Initiative in July, claiming that many promises pertaining to the removal of obstacles for Russian exports have not been honoured.
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Earthquake of 5.3 magnitude strikes southern Turkey, 23 people injured
World | Aug 11, 2023, 07:40 AM ISTA 5.3 magnitude earthquake rattled the Malatya province in Turkey wounding at least 23 people and damaging buildings.
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Denmark Quran burning: Muslim countries including Pakistan dub act as 'despicable attack' on Islam
World | Jul 25, 2023, 06:50 PM ISTCalling it a "despicable attack" on the Quran, Turkey condemned the act while Algeria summoned the Danish ambassador and Swedish charge d'affaires to rebuke the actions.
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NDRF dog Julie awarded for saving 6-yr-old girl's life during 'Operation Dost' in quake-hit Turkey
India | Jun 10, 2023, 04:54 PM ISTThe female Labrador was a member of the "Operation Dost" team sent by the Indian National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to rescue and assist the massive 7 victims. 8 magnitude quake that struck Turkiye and adjoining Syria on February 6.
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Turkey: Erdogan takes oath as president for the third time after historic victory I WATCH
World | Jun 03, 2023, 08:48 PM ISTErdogan, 69, won a new five-year term in a runoff presidential race last week that could stretch his 20-year rule in the key NATO country that straddles Europe and Asia into a quarter-century.
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Turkey's Erdogan set to take oath for 3rd term as President today, likely to reveal new cabinet
World | Jun 03, 2023, 02:14 PM ISTTurkey President's oath ceremony: Recep Tayyip Erdogan won a new five-year term in a runoff presidential race that could stretch his 20-year rule in the country.
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PM Modi congratulates Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his re-election as President of Turkiye
India | May 29, 2023, 09:50 AM ISTTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won re-election in a tense run-off after failing to secure more than 50% of the votes required for an outright victory on May 14.
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Turkey Elections: Erdogan reelected as President for 3rd time despite earthquake, inflation mayhem
World | May 28, 2023, 11:52 PM ISTWith nearly 99% of ballot boxes opened, unofficial results from competing news agencies showed Erdogan with 52% of the vote, compared with 48% for his challenger, Kemal Kilicdaroglu.
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Turkey’s fiercely contested election to go to second round today; Erdogan's fate at stake I DETAILS
World | May 27, 2023, 11:58 PM ISTErdogan, 69, who has amassed greater powers during his 20 years in office, finished a first-round election on May 14 just short of a victory and also retained a majority in parliament.
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Turkey’s fiercely contested election likely to go reelection as Erdogan fails to secure majority
World | May 15, 2023, 04:27 PM ISTWith 99.4% of the domestic votes and 84% of the overseas votes counted, Erdogan had 49.4% of the votes, with his main rival, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, garnering 45%, Ahmet Yener, the head of the Supreme Electoral Board, told reporters.
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Turkey Elections: Early poll predictions show Erdogan leading; Opposition rejects
World | May 14, 2023, 11:24 PM ISTOpinion surveys have given a slight lead to Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the 74-year-old leader of the centre-left, pro-secular Republican People’s Party, or CHP, and the joint candidate of a united opposition alliance.
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Turkey gears up for presidential and parliamentary elections; Portfolios of key candidates
World | May 14, 2023, 12:59 AM ISTPresident Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has dominated Turkish politics over the past two decades, has never appeared more vulnerable to an opposition challenge.
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5 days before Presidential polls, THIS country hikes salary of govt employees by 45% I DEETS
World | May 09, 2023, 06:52 PM ISTTurkey’s opposition has long said that the country’s elections are played out on an unequal playing field, claims often backed by international observers.
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Super International: Russia occupies two more cities of Ukraine; Know more about world news
News | May 08, 2023, 03:20 PM ISTRussia-Ukraine War Update: Russia occupies two more cities of Ukraine, claims Russian Defense Ministry
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Viral video: Ukrainian MP rains punches on Russian official in Turkey
World | May 05, 2023, 03:12 PM ISTRussia Ukraine Conflict: The MP gave him a chase and came down punches. He snatched the flag back after being intercepted by other officials.
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Turkey's President claims ISIS leader killed in Syria; 'Islamophobia spreading like cancer in West'
World | May 01, 2023, 06:58 AM ISTErdogan said that their national intelligence organisation has been following the Daesh "so-called" leader, who has a code name Abu Hussein al-Qurayshi, for a long time.
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Cash-strapped Pakistan rejects US 'Summit for Democracy' invitation fearing China's diplomatic clash
World | Mar 29, 2023, 06:27 AM ISTNotably, the Biden administration hosted the Summit virtually today but did not send invitations to China and Turkey-- two of its closest allies.
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Al-Nassr FC star Cristiano Ronaldo provides aid for earthquake victims in Syria and Turkey | READ
Football | Mar 06, 2023, 03:17 PM ISTCristiano Ronaldo aka CR7 has sent a plane filled with care packages to earthquake victims in Syria and Turkey. The donation is valued at $350,000 as per the Marca.
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Turkey-Syria earthquake: Death toll rises to 43,556, says Turkish Interior Minister
World | Feb 23, 2023, 05:21 PM ISTTurkey's Interior Minister has revealed that the death toll from the earthquakes in Turkey this month has risen to 43,556, with over 600,000 apartments and 150,000 commercial premises damaged.
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Turkey, Syria Earthquake update: 3 dead, over 200 injured in fresh spell of tremors; rescue drive on
World | Feb 21, 2023, 07:14 AM ISTEarthquake update: The death toll in the fresh spell of tremors that hit Turkey and Syria on Monday night maybe increased as several people were feared to get trapped under debris.