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[COLUMNIST]: Local Elections in Türkiye
Since transitioning to a multi-party system in 1946, Trkiye has been a leader in holding regular, fair, and transparent elections.
Fri Mar 29 2024

Turkiye detains seven for allegedly spying for Israel's Mossad
Turkish authorities detained seven suspects for allegedly selling information to Israeli spy agency Mossad.
Fri Feb 02 2024

Bomb attack targets Turkish capital, Kurdish militants claim responsibility
The blast killed one of the attackers and authorities "neutralised", or killed, the other, the interior minister said.
Mon Oct 02 2023

Malaysia strongly condemns suicide bombing in Ankara
It was reported that a suicide bomber blew himself up in front of the Security Directorate General in the capital on Sunday.
Mon Oct 02 2023

Turkey, Syria, Russia and Iran hold highest-level talks since Syrian war
The meeting in Moscow was the highest-level negotiations so far on rebuilding ties between Ankara and Damascus after years of animosity during Syria's civil war.
Wed May 10 2023

Magnitude 5.6 quake hits Turkey; more buildings collapse
The earthquake caused some already damaged buildings to collapse.
Mon Feb 27 2023

Turkey bans layoffs, offers salary support in earthquake zone
The moves are part of the Turkish government's steps to minimise the economic impact of Turkey's worst earthquake.
Wed Feb 22 2023

Blinken pledges long-term aid for Turkey after devastating earthquakes
Total US humanitarian assistance to support the earthquake response in Turkey and Syria has reached $185 million.
Mon Feb 20 2023

Blinken to Turkey: 'The United States is here' with aid
Anthony Blinken said Washington would provide longer term help to Ankara as it seeks to rebuild following this month's earthquake.
Mon Feb 20 2023

Death toll rises to over 500 in Turkiye, Syria after strong earthquake
Turkiye issued a level-4 alarm, which includes a call for international aid, the AFAD said in a statement.
Mon Feb 06 2023

No report of Malaysians affected in Turkiye earthquake so far
Wisma Putra said the Malaysian Embassy in Ankara and the Consulate General in Istanbul are currently liaising with the local authorities.
Mon Feb 06 2023

Agong, Queen on state visit to Turkiye
Ahmad Fadil said that while in Turkiye, Al-Sultan Abdullah is scheduled to meet with Erdogan at the Presidential Palace in Ankara.
Mon Aug 15 2022

Malaysia-Turkiye ties upgraded to comprehensive strategic partnership - FM Saifuddin
Malaysia-Turkiye bilateral ties have been upgraded to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) effective from Ismail Sabri's recent visit to Ankara. Foreign Minist
Thu Aug 04 2022

First grain ship to leave Ukraine anchors off Turkish coast
Ankara expects roughly one grain ship to depart from Ukraine every day as long as the export agreement holds, a senior official said.
Wed Aug 03 2022

Russia denies attacks on Ukrainian port after grain deal: Turkish minister
Russian officials had told Ankara that Russia had "nothing to do" with the attacks on Ukraine's key Black Sea port of Odesa.
Sun Jul 24 2022

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025