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Who are the Kurds, and why is Turkey attacking them in Syria?

Why did Turkey invade? Why did America leave? How did the Kurds gain so much land? We answer 10 key questions about the Turkish invasion of northern Syria

Who are the Kurds, and why is Turkey attacking them in Syria?
Updated On : 17 Oct 2019 | 1:14 PM IST

'Don't be a fool': Trump in a letter to Erdogan against Syria offensive

White House announced that US Vice President Mike Pence will meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on October 17

'Don't be a fool': Trump in a letter to Erdogan against Syria offensive
Updated On : 17 Oct 2019 | 7:26 AM IST

Donald Trump imposes sanctions on Turkey as Syrian crisis escalates

Turkey's military offensive is endangering civilians and threatening peace, security and stability in the region, Trump said,

Donald Trump imposes sanctions on Turkey as Syrian crisis escalates
Updated On : 15 Oct 2019 | 7:01 AM IST

US poised to impose sanctions on Turkey as Syria incursion escalates

The Trump administration leaving open the option of penalties aimed at military transactions, arms exports and energy shipments to the Turkish military

US poised to impose sanctions on Turkey as Syria incursion escalates
Updated On : 15 Oct 2019 | 2:01 AM IST

Defying sanctions threats, Turkey steps up assault on Kurds in Syria

The Turkish defence ministry hailed its forces' capture of the first Kurdish-held town of the offensive so far

Defying sanctions threats, Turkey steps up assault on Kurds in Syria
Updated On : 12 Oct 2019 | 8:43 PM IST

US troops in Syria came under fire from Turkish incursion: Pentagon

The explosion occurred within a few hundred metres of a location outside the security mechanism zone and in an area known by the Turks to have US forces present," Navy captain Brook DeWalt said

US troops in Syria came under fire from Turkish incursion: Pentagon
Updated On : 12 Oct 2019 | 9:05 AM IST

Trump warns he'll 'wipe out' Turkey's economy if Syria op turns 'inhumane'

Turkey has launched a broad assault on Kurdish-controlled areas in northeastern Syria, with intensive bombardment paving the way for a ground offensive

Trump warns he'll 'wipe out' Turkey's economy if Syria op turns 'inhumane'
Updated On : 10 Oct 2019 | 9:50 AM IST

Unmoved by Donald Trump's threat, Turkey strikes Syrian-Iraqi border

Syria insisted it would defend itself against any Turkish assault

Unmoved by Donald Trump's threat, Turkey strikes Syrian-Iraqi border
Updated On : 08 Oct 2019 | 11:32 PM IST

Trump's tweet on US pullback in Syria isn't all true. Here's the real story

Trump has announced on Twitter that he "will totally destroy and obliterate the Economy of Turkey" if it "does anything that I, in my great and unmatched wisdom, consider to be off limits."

Trump's tweet on US pullback in Syria isn't all true. Here's the real story
Updated On : 08 Oct 2019 | 8:23 AM IST

Tourism to shareholders, who loses and who gains from Thomas Cook's demise?

Ripples are set to hit the tourism sectors in Mediterranean and North African resorts, leave fuel suppliers out of pocket and further hurt British shopping streets

Tourism to shareholders, who loses and who gains from Thomas Cook's demise?
Updated On : 23 Sep 2019 | 11:49 PM IST

India, others will have to fight against terrorism in Afghanistan: Trump

Trump said that other nations currently are making very less efforts against the terrorists in Afghanistan

India, others will have to fight against terrorism in Afghanistan: Trump
Updated On : 22 Aug 2019 | 11:07 PM IST

Turkey tells US not to leave power vacuum during withdrawal from Syria

Washington would leave about 400 US troops split between two Syrian regions, a reversal by President Donald Trump that could pave the way for US allies to keep troops in Syria, said US

Turkey tells US not to leave power vacuum during withdrawal from Syria
Updated On : 24 Feb 2019 | 12:39 AM IST

Turkey crisis is about geopolitics

The bigger worry for analysts is the impact on China of an escalating emerging market crisis

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Updated On : 21 Aug 2018 | 12:36 AM IST

Turkey doubles tariffs on US imports, lira gains 6% on central bank's moves

The rebound of lira of around 6%, came after the central bank squeezed lira liquidity in the market, effectively pushing up rates and supporting the currency

Turkey doubles tariffs on US imports, lira gains 6% on central bank's moves
Updated On : 15 Aug 2018 | 9:18 PM IST

Turkey to end two-year emergency today, many fear repressive laws to follow

The measure, which normally lasts three months but was extended seven times, has seen the detention of some 80,000 people

Turkey to end two-year emergency today, many fear repressive laws to follow
Updated On : 18 Jul 2018 | 2:04 PM IST

Turkey's election leaves the country more polarised and divided: What next?

For those who have been worrying about Erdoğan's increasingly autocratic rule until now, it seems their nightmare is about to enter a new phase

Turkey's election leaves the country more polarised and divided: What next?
Updated On : 26 Jun 2018 | 10:35 AM IST

Turkey elections 2018: Erdogan, ruling AK Party build comfortable lead

Erdogan, 64, the most popular but also the most divisive politician in modern Turkish history, later waved to cheering, flag-waving supporters from the top of a bus in Istanbul

Turkey elections 2018: Erdogan, ruling AK Party build comfortable lead
Updated On : 25 Jun 2018 | 2:31 AM IST

Turkish troops, Syria jihadists exchange fire on border of Idlib province

Turkey's NTV reported an exchange of fire at the border area, quoting military sources

Turkish troops, Syria jihadists exchange fire on border of Idlib province
Updated On : 08 Oct 2017 | 4:46 PM IST

Wikipedia Turkey's first censorship target after referendum; what next?

Turkey joined China as one of the few countries to order a complete block on Wikipedia

Wikipedia Turkey's first censorship target after referendum; what next?
Updated On : 06 May 2017 | 1:47 PM IST

Turkey blocks access to Wikipedia, gives no reason for ban

Country has become notorious for temporarily blocking access to popular sites

Turkey blocks access to Wikipedia, gives no reason for ban
Updated On : 29 Apr 2017 | 4:31 PM IST