Twelve people killed in explosives factory blast in Turkey, minister says
A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey on Tuesday, killing 12 people and injuring four.
Tue Dec 24 2024
Assad can only blame himself for undignified fall
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad over-relied on Iranian and Russian might, built no bridges and initiated no political and economic reforms.
Sun Dec 15 2024
How Syria rebels' stars aligned for Assad's ouster
After 13 years of civil war, Syria's opposition militias sensed an opportunity to loosen President Bashar al-Assad's grip on power.
Mon Dec 09 2024
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal
The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Attackers kill 5, injure 22 at Turkish aviation site
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said both attackers were killed after the attack, adding two of the injured are in critical condition.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Gulen, the powerful cleric accused of orchestrating a Turkish coup, dies
Gulen was a one-time ally of Erdogan but they fell out spectacularly, and Erdogan held him responsible for the 2016 attempted coup.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Earthquake rattles Syria, also felt in Jordan and Lebanon
Syria's health ministry said around 65 people sustained minor to moderate injuries as they fled in panic following the earthquake.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Turkey blocks access to Instagram platform but gives no reason
Fahrettin Altun criticised Instagram on Wednesday for blocking condolence posts for Ismail Haniyeh, prompting the recent move.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Turkish student arrested for using AI to cheat in university exam
Police reveals, the student used a camera disguised as a shirt button linked to an AI software via a router hidden in the sole of the shoe.
Thu Jun 13 2024
Cargo plane makes emergency landing at Istanbul airport, crew safe
A Boeing 763 freighter made an emergency landing at Istanbul Airport after its landing gear did not extend.
Wed May 08 2024
Turkey halts all trade with Israel, cites worsening Palestinian situation
Turkey stopped all exports and imports to and from Israel, the Turkish trade ministry said.
Fri May 03 2024
Turkey's Erdogan says he does not believe Hamas will leave Qatar
Tayyip Erdogan said he had received no signs of the Qatari leadership wanting the group to leave.
Tue Apr 23 2024
Turkey imposes export restrictions on Israel until Gaza ceasefire
The measures would apply to the export of products from 54 different categories, including steel and jet fuel.
Tue Apr 09 2024
INSIGHT - Shock and confusion as Turkey seizes earthquake survivors' homes
Thousands of homeowners were blindsided by the seizure plans, with many learning on social media their properties would be affected.
Fri Mar 22 2024
A boy's arduous steps on prosthetic legs after Turkey's earthquake
It took 76 hours before rescuers could pull Mehmet Koc from the mound of concrete and twisted metal that remained of his home.
Fri Feb 09 2024
Reflections from London: Shaping bilateral ties with a more active UK
Over the past five years, there have been notable developments in the United Kingdom's approach to the Asia-Pacific region.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Meta drops fact checkers in US, what does this mean for the world?
Fact-checking organisations said the move could encourage hate speech online and fuel violence offline.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Trump's inauguration marks new era for cryptocurrency
The crypto industry hopes the incoming Donald Trump administration will mark a shift in policy.
Sun Jan 19 2025
China's Lunar New Year travel rush: World's biggest annual migration
This year's travel rush comes as China extended the official Spring Festival break by one day to eight days.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Experts warn against children snoring during sleep
Some may think that snoring is a common occurrence during sleep and does not require treatment.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Younger workers more likely to suffer burnout as generation gap grows
There's a need to rebuild bridges and open up conversations on changing attitudes and expectations around work, says Brian Dow.
Sun Jan 19 2025
INSIGHT - How bond vigilantes could check Trump's power
As Donald Trump takes office on January 20, concerns over bond vigilantes in the US have resurfaced, according to several market experts.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Trump look-alike sings to sell pudding in Pakistan
A food vendor who locals say bears an uncanny resemblance to US President-elect Donald Trump gets more business and attention than others.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Tokyo museum offers visitors 'flashback' to defunct technology
From Betacam videotapes to floppy disks and vintage Sony devices, the museum is a showcase for old cameras and telecom equipment.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Australian scientists discover bigger species of deadly funnel web spiders
Sscientists say, the "Big Boy" would be classified as a separate species of funnel-web spider.
Sun Jan 19 2025