Turkey arrests five mayors from CHP opposition party

[ad_1] Representative image (TOI) ISTANBUL: Turkish police arrested five opposition mayors early Wednesday alongside 17 others as part of a probe into corruption allegations at CHP-held municipalities, a party spokesman told AFP. The latest arrests targeted a former lawmaker and three CHP mayors in Istanbul, and two more in the southern province of Adana, the […]

6.2 magnitude earthquake hits Greece, tremors felt in Turkey

[ad_1] User shared video after Earthquake hit country A powerful earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale affected the Dodecanese Islands region of Greece on Tuesday. The seismic event occurred close to the Turkish border, as reported by the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre.The seismic activity was recorded at a depth of 68 km (42 miles), […]

US public media shutdown hits harder in Turkey

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump‘s shutdown of US media outlet Voice of America, or VOA, has had a particularly strong impact in countries like Turkey where press freedom has long been under threat.As a result of the Trump administration’s defunding of the US government-funded international news service on March 14, the organization has effectively ceased […]

Rahul Vaidya rejects Rs 50 lakh offer from Turkey amid row over country’s support to Pakistan : Bollywood News

[ad_1] Singer and reality TV personality Rahul Vaidya has made headlines after revealing that he turned down a lucrative professional offer from Turkey, citing the country’s stance post Operation Sindoor. His decision comes days after actress Rupali Ganguly publicly called for a boycott of Turkey, criticizing the country’s support to Pakistan following the Indian military […]

Turkish Aviation Firm Celebi Goes To Court After Centre Revokes Clearance

[ad_1] New Delhi: A day after its security clearance was revoked by the Centre citing national security reasons, Turkey-based aviation firm Celebi has approached the Delhi High Court and challenged the decision. The Centre’s move had come in the wake of Turkey’s support for Pakistan during hostilities with India after Operation Sindoor. On Thursday, the […]

Zelenskyy slams Russian team as ‘dummy’ delegation in Turkey peace talks; Kremlin fires back, calls him ‘clown’

[ad_1] A Ukrainian delegation led by president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a delegation from Russia arrived in Turkey on Thursday for peace talks, as the war continues to rage three years after it began. Even as the two countries are set to sit across the table from each other, Russia on Thursday claimed it has captured […]

AICWA, FWICE boycott Turkey over anti-India stance amid conflict with Pakistan after Pahalgam terror attack : Bollywood News

[ad_1] The Indian film industry, a global powerhouse known for its vibrant storytelling and picturesque shooting locations, has taken a firm stand against Turkey as a filming destination. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) and the All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA) have jointly called for a boycott, citing Turkey’s growing diplomatic support […]

Zelenskyy says Ukraine open to ‘any format’ of peace talks with Russia ahead of Turkey meeting

[ad_1] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday said that his country is prepared for “any format” of peace talks with Russia, ahead of a planned meeting in Türkey on Thursday. Zelenskyy said that Kyiv’s next steps would depend on who Moscow sends to the table.“Ukraine is ready for any format of negotiations, and we are […]

Rupali Ganguly urges Indian celebs and travellers to ‘Boycott Turkey’ amid ongoing India-Pakistan tensions : Bollywood News

[ad_1] Television actor Rupali Ganguly has publicly voiced her disapproval of Turkey’s position on the recent India-Pakistan conflict. Known for her lead role in Anupama, Ganguly has taken a firm stance on social media, urging Indian citizens and celebrities to reconsider their travel plans to the country. Rupali Ganguly urges Indian celebs and travellers to […]

‘I will be waiting for Putin’: Zelenksyy ahead of ceasefire talks with Russia in Turkey

[ad_1] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday said he is ready to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Türkiye for direct peace talks.Zelenskyy expressed hope that a proposed ceasefire beginning Monday could finally bring an end to the bloodshed in the Ukraine–Russia conflict, which has now lasted almost three years.“I will be waiting for Putin,” […]