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Israel, Turkey to restore full diplomatic ties after 4-year break
Jerusalem: Israel and Turkey announced the resumption of full diplomatic ties on Wednesday, after several years of strained relations between the nations. Both the countries would be exchanging ambassadors again after not…
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Putin, Erdogan vow to further enhance bilateral ties
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed to strengthen bilateral relations during their talks in Russia’s Sochi. Putin and Erdogan on Friday pledged to increase bilateral trade…
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Iranian Prez hails Erdogan’s visit as turning point in bilateral relations
Tehran: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Iran is ‘a turning point’ in bilateral relations. Raisi made the remarks at a joint press conference…
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Turkish lira falls against US dollar
Ankara: The latest lira slump, combined with soaring global energy and food prices, inflation now at 70 per cent and rising has placed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in dire straits. Turkey’s…
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Putin, Erdogan discuss bilateral relations, situation in Ukraine
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the development of bilateral economic cooperation and the situation in Ukraine during a telephone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Both leaders “focused on tasks…
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Turkish, Israeli Presidents vow to boost bilateral cooperation
Istanbul: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Israeli counterpart Isaac Herzog have pledged to boost cooperation between the two countries. During a phone call on Sunday, Erdogan and Herzog discussed Turkish-Israeli…
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Israel warns Iran over alleged attempts to attack Israelis abroad
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has warned Iran against “attempts to orchestrate attacks against Israelis overseas,” threatening that Israel will exact a price for attempts to harm its citizens. Making the…
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Erdogan reiterates no more high-level strategic council meeting with Greece
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated that his country would no longer hold the High-Level Strategic Council meetings with Greece. “Unless I come across an honest politician, I will no longer…
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Turkey to impose residence quota amid anti-immigrant sentiment
Turkey will impose quotas on the number of residence permits for foreigners from July. The move comes amid growing pressure mounting on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The country will impose a…
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Erdogan says Turkey doesn’t support Finland, Sweden joining NATO
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that he does not have a positive opinion on the idea of Finland and Sweden joining the NATO military alliance. “We are currently following the…
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Erdogan defends Turkey’s cross-border operation in Iraq
Ankara: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday Turkey’s recent cross-border operation into northern Iraq solely aims to maintain the country’s border security. “Our aim with the operation, dubbed Claw-Lock, is to…
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Erdogan urges Israel to not allow ‘provocations’ against Al-Aqsa Mosque
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged his Israeli counterpart Isaac Herzog not to allow “provocations and threats” against the status and spirituality of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. Taking to Twitter,…
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Israeli President to pay historic visit to Turkey next week
Jerusalem: Israeli President Isaac Herzog will travel to Turkey next week for a state visit, the office of the presidency has announced. At the invitation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Herzog…
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Turkey takes new measures to cope with high inflation
Istanbul: Turkey announced new economic measures to ease the burden of citizens against the skyrocketing cost of living amid high inflation. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at an economic meeting in Istanbul…
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Erdogan says Israeli President to visit Turkey in March
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that his Israeli counterpart Isaac Herzog will visit Ankara in mid-March as the two countries seek to restore bilateral ties. “With this visit, we will…
