Turkey has officially requested the United States government for the extradition of Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, who was accused by Ankara of plotting a failed military coup.
The United States has said that it was ready to discuss with Turkey the extradition of Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, blamed by President Tayyip Erdogan for failed coup.
Ankara: At a time when the Turkish government is detaining many thousands of officials suspecting their involvement in the failed coup, former Air Force chief of Turkey has confessed his role in plotting the conspiracy
Istanbul: Days after a failed coup attempt against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish government has now stepped up its crackdown on the alleged supporters of the conspiracy by removing nearly 9,000 security officials. In
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Ankara: At least 265 people were killed in Friday's failed coup, the Prime Minister of Turkey Binali Yildirim said yesterday. Coup plotters, pro-government forces and civilians were among the dead, Yildrim said. The
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Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel today said that all 149 Indian athletes participating in the World School Games at Trabzon in Turkey are safe.
Foreign Minister Sushma swaraj today asked Indian nationals not to visit Turkey until normalcy returns to that country.
Issuing a quick response to the attempted military coup in Turkey that left at least 42 people dead, the US President Barack Obama urged all political sides to support the democratically elected government of President Tayyip Erdogan.
Turkish officials said Saturday morning the government had appeared to have repelled an attempted military coup following a night of explosions, air battles and gunfire across the capital that left at least 17 dead, according to state-run media. Tur
Istanbul: A triple suicide bombing and gun attack at international terminal of Istanbul's Ataturk airport Tuesday killed at least 36 people and left scores wounded, in the latest deadly strike to rock Turkey's biggest city.
Turkey: Have you ever felt exasperated by strangers peeping into your phone over your shoulder when you're on the train or bus? It becomes very difficult to keep things private nowadays where everyone carries smartphones and tablets to communicate.
Ankara: Turkey said it will open the Hatay border with Syria during the Muslim festival of Eid ul-Fitr for Syrians in Turkey to return home, the media said today. The border opening will be restricted
Paris: Croatia began their Euro championship campaign with their star midfielder Luka Modric's superb volleyed goal on Sunday with a 1-0 win over Turkey. The Real Madrid midfielder scored with a dipping volley in
Istanbul: Amnesty International on Friday said that the European Union (EU) must immediately halt plans to return asylum-seekers to Turkey on the false pretence that it is a “safe country” for refugees. The rights group
Ankara: A court today convicted a former Miss Turkey of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan through social media postings and gave her a 14-month suspended sentence, amid deepening concerns that the country is swaying toward
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that no Muslim family should adopt birth control measures, stressing that his country's population will grow.
Ankara: Turkey's state-run news agency says US-led coalition airstrikes and Turkish artillery fire against the Islamic State (ISIS) group in Syria have killed 104 militants. Anadolu Agency today said the strikes came late Friday, hours
Istanbul: The Turkish military says its forces have hit Islamic State positions in Syria, killing 34 militants. The state-owned Anadolu Agency said Monday the strikes took out multiple rocket launchers and gun positions.
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