Latest News, Breaking Turkey and World News

Tuesday, Jan 22

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Suicide attack US-YPG convoy in Syria kills 5

NYT blasts Israeli abuse in Palestine

Erdoğan speaks to anti-terror commando team in Afrin

Turkey ready to take over security in Manbij

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9 hour ago

Iran impatient to fight and destroy Israel

Iran impatient to fight and destroy Israel

The head of Iran’s air force said on Monday the country was impatient to fight Israel and destroy it, a state-linked news website said.

01.21.2019

12 hour ago

May tries to break Brexit deadlock with EU concessions

May tries to break Brexit deadlock with EU concessions

British Prime Minister Theresa May will try to break the Brexit deadlock on Monday by setting out proposals in parliament that are expected to focus on winning more concessions from the European Union

01.21.2019

17 hour ago

Japan has started the process of importing Iranian oil

Japan has started the process of importing Iranian oil

The governor of Iran’s central bank said on Monday stated that Japan has started the process of importing Iranian oil, which was suspended due to US sanctions.

01.21.2019

18 hour ago

Israeli soldiers continue terrorizing Palestinians

Israeli soldiers continue terrorizing Palestinians

Israeli forces shot and injured a Palestinian man in overnight raids carried out across the occupied West Bank.

01.21.2019

18 hour ago

Turkish Red Crescent distributes aid in northern Iraq

Turkish Red Crescent distributes aid in northern Iraq

Turkey’s relief agency provides heaters, sleeping bags, blankets and winter clothing to families in need.

01.21.2019

1 day ago

Greece: Thousands protest Macedonia name change deal

Greece: Thousands protest Macedonia name change deal

Parliament set to vote Friday on deal changing Macedonia's name, and dropping Athens blocking its NATO, EU membership

01.20.2019

1 day ago

'Turkey devastated terror groups at home and abroad'

'Turkey devastated terror groups at home and abroad'

President Erdogan says Turkish army buried all terror groups in Afrin and Jarabulus, Syria, and Mt. Cudi area of SE Turkey

01.20.2019

1 day ago

Manbij op to start at right time: Turkish defense chief

Manbij op to start at right time: Turkish defense chief

01.20.2019

1 day ago

Car bomb explodes in Northern Irish city

Car bomb explodes in Northern Irish city

A suspected car bomb exploded outside Londonderry courthouse, local police say

01.20.2019

2 day ago

YPG/PKK terrorists kill 2 civilians in Afrin

YPG/PKK terrorists kill 2 civilians in Afrin

01.20.2019

2 day ago

11 Palestinians injured near Gaza-Israel buffer zone

11 Palestinians injured near Gaza-Israel buffer zone

More than 250 Gazan protesters killed by Israeli army gunfire since March of last year.

01.19.2019

2 day ago

Mexican pipeline blast during fuel raid kills at least 66

Mexican pipeline blast during fuel raid kills at least 66

01.19.2019

2 day ago

Yellow Vests gather in Paris for 10th weekend of protests

Yellow Vests gather in Paris for 10th weekend of protests

01.19.2019

2 day ago

UN chief backs Turkey's legitimate security concerns

UN chief backs Turkey's legitimate security concerns

The endorsement comes amid US proposal for a 20-mile safe zone in northern Syria.

01.19.2019

3 day ago

Erdoğan attends famous Turkish pianist Fazıl Say’s concert

Erdoğan attends famous Turkish pianist Fazıl Say’s concert

President Erdoğan attended a concert by Turkish pianist and composer Fazıl Say in the capital Ankara on Friday.

01.19.2019

3 day ago

YPG is clearly affiliated with the terrorist PKK, says Graham

YPG is clearly affiliated with the terrorist PKK, says Graham

01.19.2019

3 day ago

Turkish Central Bank distributes $6.3B advance dividend

Turkish Central Bank distributes $6.3B advance dividend

Bank holds its Extraordinary General Assembly meeting on Friday.

01.19.2019

3 day ago

Over 53,000 Syrians to vote in Turkey's elections

Over 53,000 Syrians to vote in Turkey's elections

53,099 Syrians, who have acquired Turkish citizenship, will be able to vote in local elections, interior minister says.

01.19.2019

3 day ago

We have legitimate reasons to be getting out of Syria: US’s ex-general

We have legitimate reasons to be getting out of Syria: US’s ex-general

Daesh terrorist group 'not an existential threat to the United States,' says former brigadier general Mark Kimmitt said on Friday.

01.19.2019

3 day ago

Turkish Defense Minister Akar meets US Senator Graham

Turkish Defense Minister Akar meets US Senator Graham

Defense Minister Hulusi Akar says Turkey and US can solve problems with cooperation.

01.19.2019

3 day ago

French president keeps supporting YPG terrorists

French president keeps supporting YPG terrorists

01.18.2019

3 day ago

German leaders urge UK to stay in EU

German leaders urge UK to stay in EU

A group of influential German politicians and business leaders including the woman primed to take over from Angela Merkel as chancellor has urged Britain to stay in the EU as Brexit looms.

01.18.2019

3 day ago

Israel army blows up W. Bank home of jailed Palestinian

Israel army blows up W. Bank home of jailed Palestinian

Army dynamites family home of 16-year-old Palestinian accused of murdering Israeli settler.

01.18.2019

4 day ago

British government calls up army reservists for no-deal

British government calls up army reservists for no-deal

01.18.2019

4 day ago

Turkey won't allow provocations, says Foreign Ministry

Turkey won't allow provocations, says Foreign Ministry

Turkey will not allow terrorist provocations to damage the deal to keep the peace in Idlib, Syria, a Turkish official said on Friday.

01.18.2019

4 day ago

Colombia mourning 21 killed in police academy attack

Colombia mourning 21 killed in police academy attack

Turkey condemns deadly terror attack in Bogota before police academy graduation ceremony.

01.18.2019

4 day ago

Trump cancels US delegation's trip to Davos

Trump cancels US delegation's trip to Davos

Move comes after president canceled his own trip to forum, citing ongoing government shutdown.

01.18.2019

4 day ago

Syria safe zone vital for stability, says Turkish FM

Syria safe zone vital for stability, says Turkish FM

Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu stated that whether Turkey and US views on the safe zone are overlapping will be seen during upcoming talks.

01.17.2019

4 day ago

Sputnik tries to create a perception operation against Turkey

Sputnik tries to create a perception operation against Turkey

01.17.2019

4 day ago

World majors launch alliance to end plastic waste

World majors launch alliance to end plastic waste

Total, Shell, ExxonMobil are among 28 founding members who have committed over $1B. to help end plastic waste in the environment.

01.17.2019

5 day ago

Denmark to suspend arms exports to UAE

Denmark to suspend arms exports to UAE

Denmark on Thursday suspended arms sales to Saudi Arabia over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the second country to do so after Germany.

01.17.2019

5 day ago

Turkey's Borsa Istanbul rises 2.4 pct at close

Turkey's Borsa Istanbul rises 2.4 pct at close

BIST 100 index gains more than 2,200 points versus Tuesday's close.

01.17.2019

5 day ago

Netherlands: Islamophobic Pegida protests around mosque

Netherlands: Islamophobic Pegida protests around mosque

01.17.2019

5 day ago

MPs votes on confidence in May’s government

MPs votes on confidence in May’s government

01.17.2019

5 day ago

Turkish firm produces olive-sized watermelons

Turkish firm produces olive-sized watermelons

Company put mini watermelons 'tasting like cucumbers' on display in southern Turkey.

01.17.2019

5 day ago

Erdoğan: Syrians cannot live together with YPG terrorists

Erdoğan: Syrians cannot live together with YPG terrorists

01.17.2019

5 day ago

NASA sought Chinese help for US mission

NASA sought Chinese help for US mission

US scientists wanted to use Chinese spacecraft, relay satellite to help plan American mission.

01.16.2019

5 day ago

Deadly blast hits Syria's Manbij

Deadly blast hits Syria's Manbij

01.16.2019

6 day ago

Greek officers tried to kill us: Migrant in Turkey

Greek officers tried to kill us: Migrant in Turkey

01.16.2019

6 day ago

Turkey to take all legal actions against FETO leader

Turkey to take all legal actions against FETO leader

Ankara has requested Fetullah Gülen's extradition from US seven times, says country’s justice minister.

01.16.2019

6 day ago

Sex scandal rocks Israel’s justice system

Sex scandal rocks Israel’s justice system

Israeli police arrested lawyer on suspicion of promoting judges for sexual benefits.

01.16.2019

6 day ago

Macron launches a national debate to quell French anger

Macron launches a national debate to quell French anger

Move aimed at addressing long list of grievances by 'Yellow Vest' protesters.

01.16.2019

6 day ago

Federal government employees set up donation campaigns

Federal government employees set up donation campaigns

01.16.2019

6 day ago

Germany: Brexit deal’s defeat ‘bitter day for Europe'

Germany: Brexit deal’s defeat ‘bitter day for Europe'

Hard Brexit would be 'least attractive choice' for EU and UK, says German finance minister.

01.16.2019

6 day ago

EU to prepare for UK's 'disorderly exit' scenario

EU to prepare for UK's 'disorderly exit' scenario

Union regrets the outcome of British lawmakers' vote to reject PM's withdrawal agreement.

01.16.2019

6 day ago

British parliament rejects Brexit deal

British parliament rejects Brexit deal

01.16.2019

6 day ago

YPG/PKK siege kills child in Syria

YPG/PKK siege kills child in Syria

A child died due to lack of medicine and hunger in Deir Ez-Zor, in a town besieged by YPG/PKK terror organization.

01.15.2019

6 day ago

Erdoğan: Trump reaffirms Syria pullout, safe zone

Erdoğan: Trump reaffirms Syria pullout, safe zone

President Erdoğan says 32-km safe zone in northern Syria will be established by Turkey.

01.15.2019

7 day ago

Turkey achieves year-end budget deficit target in 2018

Turkey achieves year-end budget deficit target in 2018

Turkish finance minister says country's budget deficit stood at 72.6B Turkish liras last year.

01.15.2019

7 day ago

West Bank Palestinians strike over social security law

West Bank Palestinians strike over social security law

The law has been faced by protests from the private sector institutions and employers.

01.15.2019

7 day ago

Turkish coast guard rescues 40 migrants in Aegean Sea

Turkish coast guard rescues 40 migrants in Aegean Sea

Body of a 4-year-old girl was also recovered

01.15.2019

7 day ago

Turkish Airlines to fly to Mexico City, Cancun

Turkish Airlines to fly to Mexico City, Cancun

National flag carrier to start flights to Mexican capital and tourist hot spot in August.

01.15.2019

7 day ago

Trump makes a U-turn after he threatens Turkey

Trump makes a U-turn after he threatens Turkey

01.15.2019

7 day ago

Turkey has no issue with Kurds, Erdoğan says

Turkey has no issue with Kurds, Erdoğan says

01.15.2019

7 day ago

Brexit: May urges MPs to support her deal

Brexit: May urges MPs to support her deal

01.15.2019

7 day ago

Turkey's military reinforces on border with Syria's Idlib

Turkey's military reinforces on border with Syria's Idlib

01.14.2019

8 day ago

White House asked for Iran strike plans: report

White House asked for Iran strike plans: report

Plans were drawn up, but it is unclear if they were given to White House, or if Trump knew about request.

01.14.2019

8 day ago

Turkey not deterred by threats, says foreign minister

Turkey not deterred by threats, says foreign minister

01.14.2019

8 day ago

16 killed in plane crash near Iranian capital

16 killed in plane crash near Iranian capital

01.14.2019

8 day ago

Turkish spokesman responds Trump’s tweet

Turkish spokesman responds Trump’s tweet

01.14.2019

8 day ago

Trump threatens Turkey over Syria

Trump threatens Turkey over Syria

01.14.2019

8 day ago

Greece: Junior coalition partner withdraws from gov’t

Greece: Junior coalition partner withdraws from gov’t

Head of Independent Greeks (ANEL) resigns from government post over deal to end name dispute with Macedonia.

01.13.2019

8 day ago

Wagons was sent to Syria border

Wagons was sent to Syria border

01.13.2019

8 day ago

Assad normalizes ties with Arab countries

Assad normalizes ties with Arab countries

01.13.2019

9 day ago

Iran cancels Polish Film Week

Iran cancels Polish Film Week

Tehran summoned the Polish charge d'affaires to protest a planned Iran- focused summit in Warsaw.

01.13.2019

9 day ago

Turkey condoles with France over deadly blast in Paris

Turkey condoles with France over deadly blast in Paris

3 killed, dozens injured after gas explosion in Paris bakery on Saturday.

01.13.2019

9 day ago

Protests in Sudan leave at least 24 dead

Protests in Sudan leave at least 24 dead

Over 130 people also injured during protests that began Dec. 19

01.13.2019

9 day ago

France: 102 Yellow Vests arrested as protests continue

France: 102 Yellow Vests arrested as protests continue

French police officers intervene with tear gas, water cannon to disperse protesters in capital Paris.

01.13.2019

9 day ago

Israel fired missiles toward Damascus, hit airport warehouse

Israel fired missiles toward Damascus, hit airport warehouse

According to the Syrian state news agency, Israeli warplanes fired a number of missiles toward the Damascus area on Friday, triggering Syrian air defense that shot down most of them.

01.12.2019

9 day ago

Ukraine to purchase combat drones from Turkey

Ukraine to purchase combat drones from Turkey

01.12.2019

9 day ago

Int’l flights to Paris drop amid Yellow Vest protests

Int’l flights to Paris drop amid Yellow Vest protests

French tourism agency chief says 5 to 10 percent decline in international flights recorded in December.

01.12.2019

10 day ago

Multiple injuries after massive blast in French capital

Multiple injuries after massive blast in French capital

Several people were injured in a huge explosion probably caused by a gas leak in central Paris, a police source said.

01.12.2019

10 day ago

Luxembourg FM to pay official visit to Turkey

Luxembourg FM to pay official visit to Turkey

FM Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu to hold a joint news conference with Jean Asselborn to discuss bilateral relations between two countries.

01.12.2019

10 day ago

Hungary to free Syrian involved in 2015 border riots

Hungary to free Syrian involved in 2015 border riots

Ahmed H. will be released on probation on Jan. 19 after serving two-thirds of his prison term.

01.12.2019

10 day ago

Forbes magazine criticizes FETO charter schools in US

Forbes magazine criticizes FETO charter schools in US

01.12.2019

10 day ago

Macedonia parliament agrees to change country's name

Macedonia parliament agrees to change country's name

01.12.2019

10 day ago

U.S. to host Iran-focused global summit next month

U.S. to host Iran-focused global summit next month

The United States plans to host a global summit focused on the Middle East, particularly Iran, next month in Poland, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Fox News in an interview to air on Friday.

01.11.2019

11 day ago

Erdogan: Turkey's growth in 2018 should top estimates

Erdogan: Turkey's growth in 2018 should top estimates

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says economy grew in 2018 despite plot of inflation, interest rates, and exchange rates.

01.11.2019

11 day ago

Apple plans to launch three new iPhone models this year

Apple plans to launch three new iPhone models this year

Wall Street Journal states that three new iPhone models planned for 2019, including one with a triple rear camera.

01.11.2019

11 day ago

Turkey issues arrest warrants for 102 FETO suspects

Turkey issues arrest warrants for 102 FETO suspects

Suspects accused of communicating with FETO members with pay phones.

01.11.2019

11 day ago

Turkey giving $570M support for exporters in 2019

Turkey giving $570M support for exporters in 2019

Financial support will accelerate Turkey's value-added exports, says Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan.

01.11.2019

11 day ago

Turkey’s Defense Minister is at the border of Syria

Turkey’s Defense Minister is at the border of Syria

01.11.2019

11 day ago

US begins withdrawing military equipment from Syria

US begins withdrawing military equipment from Syria

01.11.2019

11 day ago

Trump cancels planned Davos trip as shutdown continues

Trump cancels planned Davos trip as shutdown continues

01.11.2019

11 day ago

Turkey marks Working Journalists' Day

Turkey marks Working Journalists' Day

President Erdoğan hopes Turkish media will realize its duty of informing correctly, contribute to democracy.

01.11.2019

11 day ago

Merkel urges Greece to implement refugee pact

Merkel urges Greece to implement refugee pact

The EU refugee pact must be implemented and Greece must continue reforming, Merkel says.

01.11.2019

11 day ago

Elon Musk confirms Tesla Roadster flying car

Elon Musk confirms Tesla Roadster flying car

The new Tesla Roadster will be able to go from 0 to 60-mph in just 1.9 seconds, making it the “fastest production car ever” made.

01.10.2019

12 day ago

Bolivia set to open embassy in Turkey amid growing ties

Bolivia set to open embassy in Turkey amid growing ties

Agreement to open embassy follows a meeting between Turkish vice president and Bolivia’s president in Venezuela’s capital.

01.10.2019

12 day ago

Turkey hits record high gas consumption on Jan. 8

Turkey hits record high gas consumption on Jan. 8

Daily natural gas consumption reaches historic high at 245 million cubic meters.

01.10.2019

12 day ago

Turkish doctors provide operations to ailing Gazans

Turkish doctors provide operations to ailing Gazans

A four-doctor delegation arrived in Gaza last week to provide medical operations for ailing Palestinians.

01.10.2019

12 day ago

Trump's son says border wall is like a zoo fence

Trump's son says border wall is like a zoo fence

01.10.2019

12 day ago

Trump storms out of shutdown talks: Democratic leader

Trump storms out of shutdown talks: Democratic leader

'He couldn't get his way and he just walked out of the meeting,' Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says of the president.

01.10.2019

12 day ago

Turkey: Over $201B of int'l investment in past 16 years

Turkey: Over $201B of int'l investment in past 16 years

01.10.2019

12 day ago

China is prepared to respond to Canada

China is prepared to respond to Canada

01.10.2019

12 day ago

US Senate rejects bill against Israel boycott movement

US Senate rejects bill against Israel boycott movement

With Democratic senators' support, vote protects opposition to Israel's mistreatment of Palestinians.

01.09.2019

12 day ago

Turkey targets healthy, sustainable economic growth

Turkey targets healthy, sustainable economic growth

Finance and treasury minister says Turkey reached the normalization process in financial markets thanks to timely measures.

01.09.2019

13 day ago

End of FETO terrorists near, says President Erdoğan

End of FETO terrorists near, says President Erdoğan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says US-based FETO leader Gülen will come to Turkey 'sooner or later'.

01.09.2019

13 day ago

Turkey calls on US to fulfill Manbij, Syria roadmap

Turkey calls on US to fulfill Manbij, Syria roadmap

Defense Minister Hulusi Akar, US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Joseph Dunford talk removing PYD/YPG terror group from the region.

01.09.2019

13 day ago

US press talks about Bolton’s Turkey visit

US press talks about Bolton’s Turkey visit

01.09.2019

13 day ago

Turkey’s IHH sends millions of bread to Syria in 2018

Turkey’s IHH sends millions of bread to Syria in 2018

Humanitarian Relief Foundation continues to meet bread need of Syrian families in the civil war-torn country.

01.09.2019

13 day ago

YPG/PKK terrorizing Syrian refugees east of Euphrates

YPG/PKK terrorizing Syrian refugees east of Euphrates

01.09.2019

13 day ago

Russian forces start patrolling around Syria's Manbij

Russian forces start patrolling around Syria's Manbij

01.09.2019

13 day ago

Trump appeals for wall funding to thwart 'crisis'

Trump appeals for wall funding to thwart 'crisis'

Democrats quick to strike back, saying president is seeking to 'manufacture a crisis, stoke fear'.

01.09.2019

13 day ago

Turkey, US had ‘productive’ talks on Syria: US official

Turkey, US had ‘productive’ talks on Syria: US official

US looks forward to 'ongoing military-to-military consultations' on cooperation in Syria, US official says.

01.08.2019

13 day ago

Erdoğan rejected Bolton’s requested meeting

Erdoğan rejected Bolton’s requested meeting

01.08.2019

14 day ago

President Erdoğan agrees to boost cooperation with Maduro

President Erdoğan agrees to boost cooperation with Maduro

2 leaders also discuss bilateral ties.

01.08.2019

14 day ago

Search for bodies continues after ship sinks off Turkey

Search for bodies continues after ship sinks off Turkey

Search operation aided by 2 boats, helicopter.

01.08.2019

14 day ago

Iranian women dance on social media to resist government

Iranian women dance on social media to resist government

01.08.2019

14 day ago

Ex-NBA star slams FETO player's 'smears' of Turkey

Ex-NBA star slams FETO player's 'smears' of Turkey

Turkish basketball head Hidayet Türkoğlu blasts Enes Kanter’s ‘delusions' that Turkey kept him from playing in London.

01.08.2019

14 day ago

There will be no victory for the terrorists, says Erdoğan

There will be no victory for the terrorists, says Erdoğan

01.08.2019

14 day ago

Turkey: Warrant issued for former CHP deputy

Turkey: Warrant issued for former CHP deputy

Warrant issued just after Eren Erdem released earlier Monday as upper court in Istanbul accepted appeal against his release.

01.08.2019

14 day ago

Brexit: MPs ask gov't to rule out no-deal exit

Brexit: MPs ask gov't to rule out no-deal exit

A letter signed by more than 200 members raises concerns about the effects of leaving the EU without a deal.

01.07.2019

14 day ago

Turkish-Greek operation seizes 'large amount' of drugs

Turkish-Greek operation seizes 'large amount' of drugs

The operation was conducted jointly in Piraeus port of Greece in capital Athens.

01.07.2019

14 day ago

US Navy ship sails in disputed South China Sea

US Navy ship sails in disputed South China Sea

A US guided-missile destroyer sailed near disputed islands in the South China Sea in what China called a “provocation” as US officials joined talks in Beijing during a truce in a bitter trade war.

01.07.2019

15 day ago

7 Palestinians arrested in West Bank raids

7 Palestinians arrested in West Bank raids

More than 6,000 Palestinians continue to languish in Israeli prisons

01.07.2019

15 day ago

Turkish auto market aims over $32B exports in 2019

Turkish auto market aims over $32B exports in 2019

Turkish automotive sector broke the record in 2018 with $31.6 billion, business association head says.

01.07.2019

15 day ago

March for fallen WWI soldiers ends in eastern Turkey

March for fallen WWI soldiers ends in eastern Turkey

Thousands marked the 104th anniversary of Battle of Sarıkamış, which saw 90,000 Turkish soldiers freeze to death.

01.07.2019

15 day ago

Turkey: Panama-flagged ship sinks off Black Sea coast

Turkey: Panama-flagged ship sinks off Black Sea coast

So far, 7 crew rescued from ship off coast of Samsun province in northern Turkey.

01.07.2019

15 day ago

Turkey: Orthodox Christians mark Christmas Eve

Turkey: Orthodox Christians mark Christmas Eve

Due to the difference in the calendar, Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas on Jan. 7.

01.07.2019

15 day ago

Turkey continues military deployment

Turkey continues military deployment

01.07.2019

15 day ago

Fat years are over, says Germany’s Finance Minister

Fat years are over, says Germany’s Finance Minister

01.07.2019

15 day ago

I never said we’ll withdraw from Syria quickly, says Trump

I never said we’ll withdraw from Syria quickly, says Trump

01.07.2019

16 day ago

Erdoğan announces Izmir's 25 district mayor candidates

Erdoğan announces Izmir's 25 district mayor candidates

Turkey to hold local elections on March 31.

01.05.2019

16 day ago

Hot air balloon tours rose 63 pct in Cappadocia in 2018

Hot air balloon tours rose 63 pct in Cappadocia in 2018

Cappadocia is famous for its chimney rocks, hot air balloon trips, underground cities and boutique hotels carved into rocks

01.05.2019

17 day ago

Ukrainian Orthodox Church’s independence formalized in İstanbul

Ukrainian Orthodox Church’s independence formalized in İstanbul

01.05.2019

17 day ago

Despite US sanctions, Iran found new 'potential' oil buyers

Despite US sanctions, Iran found new 'potential' oil buyers

All countries that were granted waivers from the US to continue buying a certain amount of Iranian oil imports are complying with US sanctions, a senior Iranian energy official said.

01.05.2019

17 day ago

Multiple victims as gunman opens fire at a bowling alley in California

Multiple victims as gunman opens fire at a bowling alley in California

Shots fired were fired at a bowling alley in Torrance, California, on Saturday and there have been multiple victims, police and local media said.

01.05.2019

17 day ago

Oldest passenger of Turkish Airlines crossed continents

Oldest passenger of Turkish Airlines crossed continents

The 102-year-old passenger becomes Turkey's national flag carrier's oldest passenger as she traveled from Nepal to the US.

01.05.2019

17 day ago

Turkish minister tests indigenous helicopter engine

Turkish minister tests indigenous helicopter engine

New engine 'critical step' in reducing foreign dependence, says minister of industry and technology.

01.05.2019

17 day ago

Trump slams impeachment calls as Democrats take House

Trump slams impeachment calls as Democrats take House

'They only want to impeach me because they know they can’t win in 2020, too much success!' the president says.

01.05.2019

17 day ago

Yellow Vest protests seek to en government,says spokesman

Yellow Vest protests seek to en government,says spokesman

01.05.2019

18 day ago

US delegation, Turkish officials discuss FETO probe

US delegation, Turkish officials discuss FETO probe

US delegation visiting capital Ankara for talks with Turkish officials on countering Fetullah Terrorist Organization.

01.04.2019

18 day ago

Tesla to start delivering Model 3 to China buyers in March

Tesla to start delivering Model 3 to China buyers in March

Tesla said on Friday it plans to start delivering Model 3 cars to customers in China in March, cementing a time frame that Elon Musk tweeted about late last year.

01.04.2019

18 day ago

It's time to boost Pakistan-Turkey trade volume: Khan

It's time to boost Pakistan-Turkey trade volume: Khan

Pakistani Premier Imran Khan says his country has 'huge potential' in many areas and invites investors.

01.04.2019

18 day ago

Turkey: 15 rescued after fire at cargo ship

Turkey: 15 rescued after fire at cargo ship

Crew members were rescued after the fire erupted at cargo ship off Istanbul’s southern coast.

01.04.2019

18 day ago

Assad will remain in power 'for a while', says UK FM

Assad will remain in power 'for a while', says UK FM

01.04.2019

18 day ago

Plastic bag usage drops by 50 percent due to charge regulation

Plastic bag usage drops by 50 percent due to charge regulation

The number of single-use plastic bags used by shoppers has plummeted by 50 percent in one day since the introduction of a nationwide charge in Turkey.

01.04.2019

18 day ago

Israel responds to Trump’s statements over Iran

Israel responds to Trump’s statements over Iran

01.04.2019

18 day ago

House Democrats challenge Trump to end shutdown

House Democrats challenge Trump to end shutdown

Democrats wasted no time flexing their new power in the US House of Representatives on Thursday by approving legislation backed by new Speaker Nancy Pelosi that would end the government shutdown.

01.04.2019

18 day ago

US proposes sale of Patriot missile system to Turkey

US proposes sale of Patriot missile system to Turkey

01.04.2019

18 day ago

Israel warns of 'dangerous' settler attacks in W. Bank

Israel warns of 'dangerous' settler attacks in W. Bank

2018 saw a precipitous rise in settler attacks against West Bank Palestinians, according to Israeli broadcaster.

01.03.2019

18 day ago

Chinese rover sends first photo of Moon's dark side

Chinese rover sends first photo of Moon's dark side

China has successfully landed a rover on the far side of the moon, Chinese state media announced Thursday, a huge milestone for the nation as it attempts to position itself as a leading space power.

01.03.2019

19 day ago

1st trial session in Khashoggi murder case held Riyadh

1st trial session in Khashoggi murder case held Riyadh

Saudi Public Prosecution has demanded death sentences for five of 11 defendants.

01.03.2019

19 day ago

Apple's warning a bad omen for Wall Street bulls

Apple's warning a bad omen for Wall Street bulls

Apple’s warning on Wednesday about weak iPhone demand in the holiday quarter is a gloomy omen for Wall Street bulls hoping for an early gift in 2019 following December’s steep selloff.

01.03.2019

19 day ago

Turkish jets hit PKK targets in northern Iraq

Turkish jets hit PKK targets in northern Iraq

Weapon emplacements, shelters and ammunition depots used by PKK terrorists destroyed, says Turkish Defense Ministry.

01.03.2019

19 day ago

Turkey's annual inflation slips in December

Turkey's annual inflation slips in December

Consumer prices in December down 0.40 percent compared to previous month, according to official data.

01.03.2019

19 day ago

Turkey takes over FETO-linked schools in Pakistan

Turkey takes over FETO-linked schools in Pakistan

Turkey Maarif Foundation to run schools in Pakistan once linked to FETO, terror group behind the defeated coup in Turkey.

01.03.2019

19 day ago

Syria operations will be continued, says Macron

Syria operations will be continued, says Macron

01.03.2019

19 day ago

US wants to keep protecting YPG terrorists

US wants to keep protecting YPG terrorists

01.03.2019

19 day ago

The military shipment to the Syrian border continues

The military shipment to the Syrian border continues

01.02.2019

19 day ago

Israeli forces raid Palestinian school in Bethlehem

Israeli forces raid Palestinian school in Bethlehem

Israeli military usually accuses Palestinian students of throwing stones on settlers' cars passing nearby.

01.02.2019

19 day ago

US delegation due in Turkey on Thursday to discuss FETO

US delegation due in Turkey on Thursday to discuss FETO

Delegation to hold talks with officials from foreign, justice and interior ministries.

01.02.2019

20 day ago

Erdoğan announces Ankara's 22 district mayor candidates

Erdoğan announces Ankara's 22 district mayor candidates

Turkey to hold local government polls on March 31.

01.02.2019

20 day ago

Iraqi president to visit Turkey on Thursday

Iraqi president to visit Turkey on Thursday

Salih’s visit to focus on bilateral, regional issues.

01.02.2019

20 day ago

Baby found alive after 35 hours under rubble after Russia blast

Baby found alive after 35 hours under rubble after Russia blast

A baby boy has been found alive after a day spent in freezing cold in the rubble of a Russian building that partially collapsed in an explosion, emergency officials reported, calling it a miracle.

01.02.2019

20 day ago

US congress to reconvene with no end in sight for federal shutdown

US congress to reconvene with no end in sight for federal shutdown

Congress was set to reconvene on with no signs of a workable plan to end shutdown of about a quarter of the US government, and Trump not budging on his demand for $5 billion in border wall funding.

01.02.2019

20 day ago

EU is not trying to keep Britain in, says Juncker

EU is not trying to keep Britain in, says Juncker

01.02.2019

20 day ago

Turkish FM pays 76 diplomatic visits in 2018

Turkish FM pays 76 diplomatic visits in 2018

Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu travels 435,000 kilometers equivalent of 11 trips circling the globe, as part of his intensive diplomacy.

01.02.2019

20 day ago

Sudan political parties call for ‘transitional council’

Sudan political parties call for ‘transitional council’

The country has been rocked by protest amid mounting public frustration over inflation, commodity shortages.

01.02.2019

20 day ago

N.Korea's Kim sent message to Trump on nuclear talks

N.Korea's Kim sent message to Trump on nuclear talks

01.02.2019

21 day ago

Syrian regime attacks Idlib in violation of Sochi deal

Syrian regime attacks Idlib in violation of Sochi deal

Two killed, six others wounded in camp for displaced people, says Idlib director of White Helmets

01.01.2019

21 day ago

Turkish president voted most distinguished world leader

Turkish president voted most distinguished world leader

01.01.2019

21 day ago

Turkish operations neutralize 2,398 terrorists in 2018

Turkish operations neutralize 2,398 terrorists in 2018

01.01.2019

21 day ago

US delegation due in Turkey to discuss FETO probe

US delegation due in Turkey to discuss FETO probe

US delegation to meet officials of Turkish Foreign, Interior and Justice ministries on Jan. 3-4

01.01.2019

21 day ago

Turkey: Terrorists cannot be allies of US

Turkey: Terrorists cannot be allies of US

YPG/ PKK terrorists in Syria can not be US' allies, Erdogan's aide says after US Senator terms them 'Kurdish allies'

01.01.2019

21 day ago

Trump's new command

Trump's new command

01.01.2019

21 day ago

More Syrians will return home, says Turkish official

More Syrians will return home, says Turkish official

Deputy interior minister says over 290,000 Syrians have returned to the homeland after Turkish military-led operations in Syria.

12.31.2018

21 day ago

China factory activity shrinks for the first time in over two years

China factory activity shrinks for the first time in over two years

China’s factory activity contracted for the first time in over two years in December, highlighting the challenges facing Beijing as it seeks to end a bruising trade war with Washington.

12.31.2018

21 day ago

Dozens safely rescued from stuck ski lift in NE Turkey

Dozens safely rescued from stuck ski lift in NE Turkey

Around 80 people evacuated from malfunctioning chairlift in ski resort in Kars, Turkey after being stranded for an hour.

12.31.2018

21 day ago

Vatican spokesman, deputy resign suddenly

Vatican spokesman, deputy resign suddenly

The spokesman for the Vatican and his deputy resigned suddenly on Monday, an official statement said.

12.31.2018

22 day ago

Erdoğan wishes peace, stability across globe in 2019

Erdoğan wishes peace, stability across globe in 2019

Turkey takes stand for stability, justice, tolerance and peace across the world in new year, says president.

12.31.2018

22 day ago

Erdoğan sends New Year’s greetings to world leaders

Erdoğan sends New Year’s greetings to world leaders

Turkish president expresses his belief that bilateral relations will further improve in 2019.

12.31.2018

22 day ago

Macron compared to Hitler by French Le Monde

Macron compared to Hitler by French Le Monde

12.31.2018

22 day ago

Juncker slams EU members for 'blatant hypocrisy' on border control

Juncker slams EU members for 'blatant hypocrisy' on border control

12.31.2018

22 day ago

Mosque in western Germany vandalized with racial slurs

Mosque in western Germany vandalized with racial slurs

12.31.2018

22 day ago

Russia, Turkey will boost security in Eurasia: Putin

Russia, Turkey will boost security in Eurasia: Putin

12.30.2018

23 day ago

Police seize at least 100 kg of heroin in east Turkey

Police seize at least 100 kg of heroin in east Turkey

Roughly 103 kilograms of heroin seized in eastern province of Agri

12.30.2018

23 day ago

Houthi rebels redeploy forces in Yemen’s Hudaydah

Houthi rebels redeploy forces in Yemen’s Hudaydah

Houthis say the redeployment was part of UN-brokered agreement

12.30.2018

23 day ago

US evacuates first military warehouse in Syria

US evacuates first military warehouse in Syria

12.30.2018

23 day ago

US’ Bolton announces visit to Turkey in January

US’ Bolton announces visit to Turkey in January

National security adviser to visit Turkey, Israel to discuss aftermath of US withdrawal from Syria.

12.29.2018