Turkey

Eleven Turkish Soldiers Killed In Helicopter Crash

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday March 5, 2021

Eleven Turkish soldiers were killed when their military helicopter crashed in heavy weather in the country's restive southeast on Thursday, the defence ministry said.

Swiss Open: PV Sindhu Through To Round Of 16 After Beating Yigit Neslihan 21-16, 21-19

Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 3, 2021

Swiss Open: PV Sindhu entered Round of 16 after defeating Yigit Neslihan of Turkey 21-16 21-19 in the first round.

New Zealand Slams Australia In Row Over Terror Suspect's Citizenship

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday February 16, 2021

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern angrily accused Australia Tuesday of shirking its responsibility for a dual national arrested in Turkey with alleged links to the Islamic State militant group.

Indian Women's Team Set To Play FIFA Friendlies Against Serbia, Russia, Ukraine

Asian News International | Friday February 12, 2021

The senior Indian Women's team will face Serbia on February 17 followed by matches against Russia on February 19 and Ukraine on February 23.

Tornado Throws Cars Into Air, Rips Apart Buildings

World News | Reuters | Friday February 12, 2021

A tornado ripped through a port area in Turkey's western coastal province of Izmir overnight, flinging vehicles into the air, damaging buildings, toppling a crane and leaving 16 people injured, Turkish officials said on Friday.

Turkey Unveils 10-Year Space Programme Including 2023 Moon Mission

Associated Press | Wednesday February 10, 2021

Turkey has announced a 10-year space programme that includes an ambitious 2023 moon mission, sending Turkish astronauts into space, and developing internationally viable satellite system.

Couple Poses On Cliff's Edge In Viral Pic That Has People Baffled

Offbeat | Written by Sanya Jain | Friday February 5, 2021

A picture of a couple posing on the edge of a cliff has generated a huge buzz on social media, with thousands of people debating whether the pic is real or the product of some clever Photoshop work.

Bird Flu: No Chicken, No Eggs, No Problem! Expert Reveal 6 Ideas To Load Up On Protein

Ms Jyoti Bhatt | Thursday January 28, 2021

Consuming properly cooked poultry or eggs doesn't transmit the bird flu. But if you are still wary, there are many vegetarian sources of protein you can toy with.

This Dog Waited 6 Days Outside Hospital For Owner To Return

World News | Reuters | Saturday January 23, 2021

A faithful dog waited for her owner outside a hospital in Turkey for almost a week until he was released after undergoing treatment for a brain condition.

Twitter, Periscope, Pinterest Face Advertising Ban in Turkey

Reuters | Tuesday January 19, 2021

Turkey's Information and Communication Technologies Authority has imposed advertising bans on Twitter, Periscope, and Pinterest under a new social media law, according to decisions published in the country's Official Gazette.

Facebook to Appoint Turkey Envoy to Comply With Media Law

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 19, 2021

Facebook said it will appoint a representative in Turkey to comply with a new social media law aimed at forcing platforms to quickly remove contentious posts.

Facebook’s Move to Collect WhatsApp User Data Under Investigation in Turkey

Reuters | Monday January 11, 2021

Turkey is investigating WhatsApp and Facebook after the messaging app asked users to agree to let Facebook collect user data including phone numbers and locations.

Turkey President Calls US Capitol Siege "A Disgrace For Democracy"

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday January 8, 2021

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday called the storming of the US Congress by Donald Trump's supporters a disgrace that has "shocked humankind".

Dog Polishes Off Family's Christmas Dinner, Is Unable To Move After That

Offbeat | Written by Sanya Jain | Monday December 28, 2020

This small dog ate a big turkey. A dog has gone viral on social media for gulping down his family's entire Christmas turkey before collapsing on the floor, unable to move.

Turkey Says China's Sinovac Covid-19 Vaccine, CoronaVac, 91.25% Effective In Late Trials

Business | Edited by Nirmalya Sen | Saturday December 26, 2020

Sinovac Covid-19 Vaccine: Turkish researchers said no major side-effects were seen during their trial, apart from one person who had an allergic reaction