Ankara

"Completely Unacceptable": India Slams Turkey's Kashmir Remarks At UN

India News | ANI | Wednesday September 23, 2020

India on Tuesday slammed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for his remarks on Kashmir during United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session, saying the latter's speech constitutes "gross interference" in India's internal affairs and is "completely unacceptable".

Huge Dust Cloud Engulfs Buildings As Turkey Capital Hit By Freak Sandstorm

World News | AFP | Sunday September 13, 2020

A freak sandstorm hit Ankara on Saturday, the Turkish capital's mayor said, as officials said six people were injured after strong winds.

Turkey Jails Local US Consul Staffer For "Aiding Armed Terror Group"

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday June 12, 2020

A local US consulate employee was sentenced to nearly nine years in prison in Turkey Thursday for "aiding an armed terror group" that Ankara blames for a failed 2016 coup.

Lack Of Refugee Aid Forced Turkish Offensive In Syria, Says President Erdogan

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday December 18, 2019

A lack of international assistance to Turkey to support millions of refugees on its soil pushed Ankara to launch operations in northeast Syria, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday.

US Wants Turkey To Explain Threats To Close Down Military Bases

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday December 17, 2019

US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Monday he wants an explanation from Ankara over threats to close two strategic military bases used by the United States in Turkey.

Coordinated With US Prior To Operation In Syria, Says Turkey

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday October 27, 2019

Turkey on Sunday said there was "coordination" between Ankara and Washington before the operation which US media reports said targeted and killed Islamic State chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

Russia, Turkey Reach Deal To Remove Kurdish Fighters From Syria Border

World News | Reuters | Thursday October 24, 2019

Syrian and Russian forces will deploy in northeast Syria to remove Kurdish YPG fighters and their weapons from the border with Turkey under a deal agreed on Tuesday which both Moscow and Ankara hailed as a triumph.

US-Turkey Deadline On Syria Expires On Tuesday: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday October 22, 2019

The deadline for the withdrawal of Kurdish fighters from areas in northeastern Syria expires at 1900 GMT Tuesday, a Turkish military source said, as part of a 120-hour suspension agreed between Ankara and Washington.

Tayyip Erdogan Says Will Restart Syria Operation If Deal Not Respected

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday October 20, 2019

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Friday warned that Ankara would restart its operation against Kurdish forces in Syria on Tuesday evening if they did not withdraw from a "safe zone".

US Secretary Of State, Mike Pence Arrives In Ankara To Seek Syria Ceasefire

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday October 17, 2019

US Vice President Mike Pence arrived in Turkey on Thursday in a bid to secure a ceasefire to halt the Turkish offensive in Syria.

Turkey Refuses To Curb Syria Offensive Despite US Ceasefire Demands

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday October 17, 2019

Turkey rebuffed international pressure to curb its deadly offensive against Kurdish forces in Syria on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump dispatched his deputy Mike Pence to Ankara to demand a ceasefire.

Erdogan Says Won't Meet US Vice President, Mike Pompeo During Turkey Visit

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday October 17, 2019

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday he would not meet with US Vice President Mike Pence during his visit to Ankara to discuss Turkey's military operation in Syria.

"Cannot Keep Track" Of Donald Trump's Tweets, Says Turkey President

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday October 16, 2019

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he could no longer "keep track" of the tweets by his US counterpart Donald Trump as tensions mount over Ankara's operation against Kurdish militants in Syria, in comments published Wednesday.

Turkey May Be "Responsible" For Executions Of Kurds In Syria: UN

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday October 15, 2019

The UN warned Tuesday that reported summary executions of civilians in northeastern Syria carried out by pro-Turkish fighters could amount to a "war crime" and that Ankara could be "deemed responsible".

China Urges Turkey To 'Stop Military Action' In Syria

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday October 15, 2019

China on Tuesday called on Turkey to stop its military action in northern Syria and "return to the correct way of political resolution", with Ankara's operation against Kurdish militants in its seventh day.