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After arriving in Saudi Arabia, Erdogan inks several deals
Jeddah: As Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Saudi Arabia, the two nations signed a number of deals encompassing investment, the defence industry, energy and communications. The agreements were signed on…
- Middle East
Turkey’s Erdogan says ready to host Putin in August
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan he is ready to host his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Ankara next month for talks on several issues. “We are preparing to host Putin in…
- Middle East
Turkey to decide on Sweden’s NATO bid, says Erdogan
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the Turkish lawmakers would make the right decision on Sweden’s NATO bid in line with Turkey’s interests, media reported. “Our parliament will… make the right…
- Middle East
Historic step: Turkey agrees to approve Sweden’s NATO Bid
In a historic move, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed to allow Sweden to join North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) after a year of blocking the move, as the countries ironed out…
- Middle East
Turkey’s Erdogan tries to play peacemaker in Middle east
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, having won the recent elections in Turkey, after weathering the biggest challenge in his long career, is trying once again to play the role of peacemaker…
- Middle East
Erdogan, Biden discuss Sweden’s NATO bid ahead of summit
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has discussed Sweden’s NATO bid with his US counterpart Joe Biden over the phone ahead of the alliance’s summit this week. The two leaders also discussed…
- Middle East
Turkey takes ‘fair, balanced stance’ in Russia-Ukraine conflict: Erdogan
Ankara: Turkey has taken a “fair and balanced stance” in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and strengthened ties with both countries, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said. “While strengthening our relations with Ukraine,…
- Middle East
Turkey’s Erdogan calls for extending Black Sea Grain Initiative
Istanbul: At a joint press conference with his visiting Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for extending the Black Sea Grain Initiative which will expire on July 17.…
- Middle East
Erdogan calls on Sweden to ‘keep promises’ for NATO bid
Istanbul: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reaffirmed that his country would not green-light Sweden’s accession to NATO unless the Nordic nation adopted a firm stance against “terror groups”. “How can a…
- Middle East
Turkey, Sweden fail to end NATO membership standoff
Brussels: Turkey did not green-light Sweden’s accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) at a three-party meeting held here, but the participants agreed to meet again next Monday in Vilnius, Lithuania,…
- Middle East
Istanbul governor bans shisha smoking in public spaces
Istanbul: Authorities in Istanbul, Turkey’s most populous city, announced that smoking hookahs in public spaces will be banned until further notice. The Istanbul Governorate said in a written notice that the ban…
- Middle East
Turkey and Egypt restore diplomatic ties, end years of tensions
Ankara: Turkey and Egypt on Tuesday took a big step towards restoring full diplomatic ties between countries by dispatching ambassadors for the first time in years. Egypt has nominated Amr Al-Hammamy as…
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Turkey condemns Quran burning in Sweden
Ankara: Turkey had condemned the burning of the Muslim holy book Quran in Sweden, calling it a “heinous act”. In a series of tweets, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said: “I condemn the…
- Middle East
In pics: Muslims around the world celebrate Eid Al Adha
Eid Al Adha, also known as the festival of sacrifice, was celebrated by millions of Muslims across the world on Wednesday. From the bustling streets of Türkiye to the festivities in ultra-modern…
- Middle East
Erdogan urges Sweden to end PKK protests for its NATO membership
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has urged Sweden to prevent the demonstrations by supporters of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in Stockholm in exchange for a green light on its…
