Politics
Turkey-Syria earthquake deaths expected to top 50,000: UN aid chief
The death toll from a massive earthquake in Turkey and Syria is likely to “double or more” from its current level of 28,000, United Nations…
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Politics
Erdoğan races to prevent political fallout from earthquake
Facing re-election in May or June, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is keenly aware that his political fortunes depend on a rapid and decisive response to Monday’s earthquake…
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World
Turkey-Syria earthquake: how disaster diplomacy can bring warring countries together to save lives
The death toll of the massive earthquakes that have rocked the Turkey-Syria border region has now exceeded 5,000 people and the World Health Organization has…
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Second massive quake rocks Turkey after first kills more than 2300
A second powerful earthquake has rocked Turkey as the death toll from an earlier shock passes 2300 across the transcontinental country and neighbouring Syria. The…
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Erdogan discusses Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with Belarus counterpart Lukashenko
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s office said early on Tuesday that he held a phone call with his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko to discuss developments in…
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World
Turkey releases two Bogazici students from prison
A Turkish court ruled on Friday to release two students from jail in the first hearing of a broader case over campus protests against the…
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Turkish inflation soars to 36%, highest in Erdogan era
Istanbul, Jan 4 (Reuters) – Turkey’s annual inflation rate surged to 36.1% last month, its highest in the 19 years that Tayyip Erdogan has ruled,…
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World
Russia suspends fruit imports from some Turkish, Iranian suppliers
Russia has suspended imports of fruit including lemons, mandarins, peppers, grapes and pomegranates from 33 Turkish and Iranian producers, citing alleged food safety violations, the…
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Politics
Turkey faces disciplinary action for failing to release jailed activist, says Council of Europe
The Council of Europe announced Friday it will take disciplinary action against Turkey if it refuses to release jailed philanthropist Osman Kavala. The announcement follows…
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World
Turkey jails opposition figure over ‘political espionage’: Reports
A well-known Turkish defense analyst and founder of the opposition Democracy and Progress Party (DEVA), Metin Gurcan, has been jailed on charges of “political and…
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