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World

Quake death toll rises to 51 in Turkey

Turkey has reported more than 800 aftershocks following the quake, including 40 that were above four in magnitude.

Published 01 Nov, 2020 06:08pm

PM offers to help quake-hit Turkey in every way Pakistan can

"We can never forget the way Turkey stood with us when the devastating earthquake hit Pak & AJK in 2005," the PM said.

Updated 31 Oct, 2020 09:36pm

World

Turkey-Greece earthquake: 25 dead, rescue efforts under way

The earthquake, of magnitude of 6.9, struck at 2.51pm (11:51 GMT) in Turkey. Its epicentre was in the Aegean northeast of Samos.

Published 31 Oct, 2020 02:03pm

World

Magnitude 7.0 earthquake rattles Turkey, Greece; buildings collapse

The tremor, about 17km (11 miles) off the coast of western Izmir province, was felt in Athens and Istanbul, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.

Updated 30 Oct, 2020 07:15pm

World

Turkey evacuates Syria outpost long-encircled by regime

The war monitor said that other observation posts also surrounded by regime forces could likewise be evacuated.

Published 20 Oct, 2020 06:13pm

World

US, Germany demand Turkey end 'provocation' against Greece

Turkish President last month said the withdrawal of the ship was a chance to give diplomacy a chance.

Published 14 Oct, 2020 02:20am

World

UAE official says Turkish base in Qatar destabilises region

The UAE and its Arab allies have imposed a boycott on Qatar since mid-2017 and had demanded that Doha close a Turkish military base, among their conditions for ending the rift

Published 11 Oct, 2020 10:26am

World

Canada suspends weapons sales to Turkey

Ottawa announced in October 2019 a freeze on the issuing of export permits for military shipments to Turkey.

Published 06 Oct, 2020 02:15am

World

Russia says ready for 'close coordination' with Turkey on Karabakh

Ankara has backed Azerbaijan in the conflict.

Published 02 Oct, 2020 12:59am

World

EU urges Turkey to be 'constructive' in Mediterranean talks

Athens and Ankara have said they are ready to talk to try to solve a crisis.

Published 30 Sep, 2020 02:13am

Turkey vows support to Azerbaijan with 'all our means' after Karabakh clashes: minister

Turkey is a key ally of Baku with close cultural and linguistic ties with Azerbaijan.

Published 27 Sep, 2020 04:31pm

Life & Style

Esra Bilgiç hits out at CCPO Lahore Umar Sheikh over Motorway incident remarks

"Shame on you and people like yourself," said Bilgiç.

Updated 25 Sep, 2020 05:32pm

Markets

Turkey surprises with first interest rate hike in two years in order to fight Lira’s fall

In a surprise move that might help the Turkish Lira to stabilize, Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) raised its benchmark interest rate by 2 percentage points on Thursday, its first hike in two years to fight inflation and support its falling currency.

Updated 26 Sep, 2020 12:05am

Turkish president expresses unwavering support for Kashmir cause, earns Pakistan’s appreciation

Turkey’s unwavering support remains a source of strength for the Kashmiris in their legitimate struggle for self-determination," the PM said.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 10:28am

World

Turkey, Greece agree to talks on Mediterranean tensions

Greece and Turkey have held talks on continental shelf disputes before -- the last were in 2016.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 02:34am

World

Turkey, Greece 'ready to start' east Med talks

At the centre of the row was Turkey's deployment last month of the seismic research vessel, the Oruc Reis, accompanied by warships near the Greek island of Kastellorizo.

Published 22 Sep, 2020 07:17pm

World

Turkey may resume talks with Greece, warns against EU sanctions

European Union member Greece condemned the move as illegal and pressed, along with Cyprus, for a strong response from EU leaders when they meet on Thursday.

Published 20 Sep, 2020 06:52pm

Pakistan

Tram service to run on Karachi’s roads with Turkish assistance

They both agreed to introduce tram service at Karachi's two of the busiest arteries MA Jinnah Road and II Chandigarh Road.

Published 18 Sep, 2020 12:51pm

World

Greek PM says EU must show 'tangible solidarity' on migrants, Turkey

A fire destroyed Greece's biggest refugee camp last week on the island of Lesbos, leaving around 12,000 people homeless.
It's time for Europe's support to pass from words into actions, to be expressed in tangible solidarity.

Published 15 Sep, 2020 05:45pm

World

Turkey frees reporters convicted in state secrets trial

The report also featured photos from the funeral and identified the officer by his first name and the initial of the last name.

Published 10 Sep, 2020 01:03am

World

Turkey detains top IS member: minister

The minister said police had also uncovered plans for several IS attacks, including a kidnapping plot.

Published 01 Sep, 2020 06:06pm

World

Turkey stages new military exercises in eastern Med

It was the deployment of the Turkish research vessel Oruc Reis into Greek waters on August 10.

Published 29 Aug, 2020 05:12pm

World

Germany demands de-escalation in Greece-Turkey row

Turkey and Greece have often been at odds and almost went to war over some uninhabited islets in the Aegean Sea in 1996.

Published 25 Aug, 2020 08:48pm

Markets

How would Turkey leverage after historic gas discovery in Black Sea?

Turkey spent billions of dollars on energy imports, which comes at a high cost at a time when the local currency is weakening and the economy is more fragile because of the coronavirus.

Updated 22 Aug, 2020 04:50pm

World

Turkey vows to extend hunt for gas in east Mediterranean

The EU has repeatedly called on Ankara to halt its energy exploration off Cyprus, arguing that the drilling is illegal because it infringes on the island's exclusive economic zone.

Published 16 Aug, 2020 06:55pm

Turkey may suspend ties with UAE, withdraw ambassador, says Erdogan

Turkish president called Israel's recent solidarity with Egypt and Greece and steps towards Palestine unacceptable

Published 14 Aug, 2020 06:21pm

Markets

Turkey vows to step up gas exploration in east Med

The search for oil and gas has long been a source of tension between NATO allies Greece and Turkey, which have deteriorated as Ankara resumes exploration activities.

Published 11 Aug, 2020 04:17pm

World

Fears grow in Turkey as daily virus cases top 1,000

The total number of deaths now stands at 5,784 and infections at 236,112.

Published 06 Aug, 2020 03:03am

Business & Finance

Turkey condemns oil deal between Syrian Kurds, US firm

Senior Washington officials have confirmed that a US oil company has signed an agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to "modernise" oil fields under its control.

Published 03 Aug, 2020 06:44pm

World

Turkey suspends energy search off Greek island 'for a while'

"Despite this our president said while the negotiations are continuing, let's be constructive and hold (energy search) for a while," he said.

Published 28 Jul, 2020 05:29pm