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Saudi Dissident Killed in KSA Consulate in Istanbul: Police

The Turkish police say the missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi may have been killed in the Arab kingdom’s consulate in Istanbul and his body moved out.

“FDD Plotting to Depreciate Value of Turkish Lira”

A complicated plot hatched by the Foundation for Defence of Democracies (FDD) and the funds provided by the UAE and Saudi Arabia have been at work to decrease the value of the Turkish national currency, a media report claims.

Saudi Tourists Flocking to Turkey’s Shops amid Lira Plunge

Tourists from Saudi Arabia and other regional countries are flocking to high-end shops in Turkey, as a historic plunge in the value of the country’s national currency has made prices extremely affordable for foreigners.

Turks Break iPhones into Pieces in Response to Erdogan’s Call

A number of Turkish citizens have broken their iPhones into pieces in response to a call by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to boycott US electronics amid escalating tensions between Ankara and Washington.

Polls Open in Turkey’s Most Fiercely-Fought Presidential Elections

Voters in Turkey are going to the polls to decide whether to grant incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan a second five-year term, in the most fiercely-fought elections in country in years.

Turkey Elections: Expatriates in Iran Go to the Polls

Turkish citizens living in Iran began voting in their country’s presidential and parliamentary elections on Sunday morning while the elections are planned to be held in Turkey next week.

“Drop in Lira’s Value Due to Turkish Economy’s Dependence on Foreign Assets”

A senior Iranian official says the Turkish economy's dependence on foreign capital is to blame for a drop in the value of its currency.

Turkey May Buy Russian Su-57 If US Bars Sale of F-35 Jets

Turkey would likely opt to purchase Russian Sukhoi Su-57 twin-engine warplanes in place of US F-35 single-engine stealth fighter jets if Washington suspends the delivery of the latter in response to Ankara’s sale of S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems from Russia.

US First Side to Lose after Iran Deal Withdrawal: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says the United States will be the one to lose after President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the nuclear pact with Iran.

Two ISIS Cells Dismantled in Russia, Turkey

The Russian and Turkish intelligence forces have arrested two separate cells affiliated to the ISIS terrorist group.

“US-Led Attack on Syria Aimed at Humiliating Russia”

A political analyst says the US-led military action against Syria on Saturday was aimed at humiliating Russia.

Erdogan Says Afrin under Full Control of Turkish-led Forces

Turkish Armed Forces and their allied forces have taken the full control of Afrin in north-western Syria, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Sunday.

Turkey Rejects “Baseless” Accusation of Using Chemicals in Afrin

A Turkish diplomatic source says Ankara never used chemical weapons in its operations in Syria, and takes the utmost care of civilians.

Turkey President Calls Israel “State of Terror, Occupation”

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has condemned Israel as “a state defined by occupation and terror” as he opened the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit on the US recognition of Jerusalem as the Israeli capital.

Turkish President in Greece on First Visit since 1952

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has arrived in Greece on a two-day visit, a first official trip by a Turkish head of state to the Aegean country in 65 years, with long-standing territorial disputes most likely to be the main topic of discussions with Greek officials.

Turkey to Cut Ties with Israel If Jerusalem Recognized as Capital: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the US president's plan to declare Jerusalem the capital of Israel is a "red line" for Muslims and could see him breaking off diplomatic relations with Tel Aviv.

Iran, Russia, Turkey Presidents to Meet Once in Every 15 Days

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says the presidents of Iran, Russia, and Turkey have decided to meet each other once in every 15 days or a month.

Concept of “Moderate” Islam Originates in West: Turkey’s Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has lashed out at Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for pledging to make Saudi Arabia a bastion of “moderate Islam”, saying the concept is a false one originated from the West.

Iranian, Turkish Presidents Call for Enhanced Regional Cooperation

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan have discussed the latest developments in the Middle East and called for promotion of mutual cooperation, particularly on regional affairs.

Iran, Turkey Upset by US-Russia Deal on Syria: Envoy

Turkish ambassador to Tehran says Tehran and Ankara, two of the three guarantor states of Astana Process, were upset by not being involved in a Moscow-Washington deal on de-escalation zones in Syria.

Iran, Qatar, Turkey Hold Talks on Joint Transit Route

Officials from Iran, Turkey and Qatar discussed the creation of a joint trade route on the sidelines of President Hassan Rouhani’s swearing-in ceremony in Tehran.

‘Turkey Puzzled by US’ Inconsistent Policies on Syria’

A senior Turkish diplomat says the US in the past years has changed its approach towards Syria crisis for so many times that Ankara is now “a bit puzzled” on what Washington’s real policy and strategy is, particularly regarding the Syrian armed opposition groups.

Giving Ultimatums Not to Resolve Qatar Crisis: Turkish Envoy

Turkish ambassador to Tehran has criticized the approach Saudi Arabia and a number of its Arab allies have adopted towards Qatar, saying the only way to handle the ongoing crisis in the Persian Gulf region is engaging in a meaningful dialogue rather than giving ultimatums.

Turkey Bars German MPs from Inspecting NATO Base

The Turkish government has prevented a number of German lawmakers from checking on the troops stationed at a NATO military base in Konya in Turkey’s southwest in spite of the permission it had earlier given them.

Israel Plotting to Create Greater Kurdistan: Turkish Official

The head of Patriotic Party of Turkey Doğu Perinçek says the Zionist regime of Israel is planning to create a Greater Kurdistan.

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