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151 injured due to panic, jumping incidents in Istanbul's earthquake: Governor's office
Istanbul, April 23: The Istanbul Governor's Office reported that 151 people were injured due to panic and incidents of jumping from heights during the 6.2-magnitude earthquake on Wednesday.
Amid talk of Islamic representation, India, G4 reject proposals to allocate UNSC seats on religious basis
United Nations, April 16: Amid talk of Islamic representation, India and other G4 members have rejected proposals to allocate seats on the basis of religion in a reformed Security Council.
Turkey to host Black Sea security meeting amid potential Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
Ankara, April 13: A high-level meeting focused on Black Sea security will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Naval Forces Command headquarters in Ankara, the Turkish Defence Ministry said on Sunday.
Turkey to continue working with Indonesia on rebuilding Gaza: Turkish president
Ankara, April 11: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkey will continue working with Indonesia on rebuilding Gaza and defending the Palestinian cause, according to a statement released by the Turkish Presidency.
Turkey says detained Swedish journalist faces terror charges for 'insulting' Prez
Istanbul, March 30: Turkey on Sunday said that the Swedish journalist Joakim Medin, who was detained on his arrival to cover unrest in the country over the jailing of Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, has been charged with terror-related offences and insulting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Turkish opposition party leads protest against arrest of Istanbul Mayor
Istanbul, March 29: Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) on Saturday organised a rally in Istanbul in support of jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
EU delegation visits imprisoned Istanbul Mayor in a show of solidarity
Istanbul, March 29: The European Union delegation visited jailed Istanbul Mayor and Turkey’s Republican People’s Party (CHP) presidential candidate Ekrem Imamoglu in a show of solidarity after he was arrested.
Turkey: People protesting Istanbul Mayor's detention face arrest, sexual abuse
Ankara, March 29: The Turkish Police have arrested several protestors involved in the mass demonstrations against the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. They were subjected to widespread physical abuse, sexual harassment, and degrading treatment, according to local media reports.
51 arrested out of 106 under investigations in ongoing Istanbul municipality probe: Justice minister
Istanbul, March 27: Turkish Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc said here Thursday that 51 people out of the 106 suspects involved in two ongoing investigations into the Istanbul municipality on charges of graft and terror ties have been arrested.
Nuri Aslan elected as acting Mayor of Istanbul after Imamoglu's arrest
Istanbul, March 26: The Istanbul City Council elected Nuri Aslan from the opposition party as acting Mayor on Wednesday, following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the Istanbul Municipality announced.
Turkey: Over 1100 arrested in protests against Istanbul Mayor's detention
Istanbul, March 24: Turkish security forces have arrested over 1100 people, including several journalists, as protests against the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the arch-rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and a potential presidential election contender, have continued to intensify over the past five days in the historic city.
Turkey: Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu arrested over corruption charges
Istanbul, March 23: Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was officially arrested on Sunday over corruption charges, media reports said.
Turkiye: Mass protests erupt in Istanbul after Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's arrest
Istanbul, March 20: Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Istanbul on Thursday following the arrest of the city's Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, France 24 reported.
Turkish President supports Syrian interim leader amid sectarian violence
Ankara, March 11: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned against efforts to incite sectarian tensions in Syria, expressing support for interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's commitment to hold those responsible for the recent surge in deadly clashes accountable.
Turks grapple with food costs as Ramadan approaches
Ankara, Feb 27: As Ramadan approaches, Bekir Uren, an insurance consultant living in Ankara, contemplates the family's evening iftar meals with a mixture of anticipation and concern.
Ankara conference to focus on India-Turkiye ties
New Delhi, February 25: Experts from leading think tanks of India and Turkiye are set to exchange perspectives to enhance mutual understanding and knowledge at a two-day conference that begins in Ankara on February 26.
Lodged a strong protest India criticises Turkiye President's comments on Kashmir
New Delhi, February 21: The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday criticised Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's remark on Kashmir and said that it has lodged a strong protest with the Turkish ambassador.
Forced displacement in Gaza 'pure brutality': Erdogan
Ankara, Feb 15: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan strongly condemned any forced displacement in Gaza, calling it "pure brutality" and completely unacceptable.
No one has power to displace Palestinians: Turkish President
Istanbul, Feb 10: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that no one has the power to displace Palestinians from their homeland.
Turkish, Syrian presidents discuss security, economic cooperation
Ankara, Feb 5: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa reaffirmed their commitment to fully restoring relations and enhancing cooperation between their two countries.
Turkish president meets Hamas delegation following Gaza ceasefire
Ankara, Jan 30: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with a Hamas delegation, which included Muhammad Darwish, head of the Shura Council, Erdogan's office said in a statement.
Death toll from Turkish ski resort fire rises to 78
Ankara, Jan 23: The death toll from the devastating fire at Turkey's Kartalkaya ski resort in northwestern Bolu province has risen to 78, and 11 people have been detained in connection with the incident, Turkish Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc said Thursday.
76 killed, over 50 injured as fire breaks out at ski resort hotel in northwestern Turkey
Istanbul, January 22: A devastating fire broke out at a hotel in the Kartalkaya ski resort in northwestern Turkey on Tuesday, killing at least 76 people and injuring 51 others. Many guests jumped from windows to escape the flames and smoke, CNN reported.
Syria's interim Foreign Minister wraps up Turkey visit
Ankara, Jan 16: A high-ranking Syrian delegation, led by interim Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani, wrapped up a landmark visit to Turkey this week, signaling a thaw in relations after more than a decade of estrangement.
Syria's interim FM meets with Turkish president, FM on 1st official visit
Ankara, Jan 16: Syria's interim Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on his first official visit to Turkey.
Turkish President urges Kurdish militant group PKK to disarm
Ankara, Jan 12: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) to surrender its weapons, signalling a potential breakthrough in the country's most intractable conflicts.
Erdogan urges Kurdish PKK to disarm
Ankara, Jan 11: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday urged the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) to surrender its weapons, signalling a potential breakthrough in the country's most intractable conflicts.
Turkey establishes cybersecurity directorate to combat cyber threats
Ankara, Jan 8: Turkey has established a new Cybersecurity Directorate to strengthen defence against cyber threats, according to a presidential decree published in the Official Gazette on Wednesday.
Turkey's President Erdogan warns of cross-border operation in Syria
Ankara, Jan 7: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hinted at the possibility of a new cross-border military operation in Syria if Turkey perceives threats to its national security.