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Turkey says missile launched from Iran destroyed by Nato
WorldReutersbloombergSCMP+6national-postnaftemporikichannel-news-asiabalkan-webin-cyprusprotothema-en2h ago9 sources

Turkey says missile launched from Iran destroyed by Nato

A ballistic missile launched from Iran and heading towards Turkish airspace via Iraq and Syria was destroyed by Nato air defence systems, Turkish officials said on Wednesday. The defence ministry said it had been “engaged and neutralised by Nato air-and-missile defence assets deployed in the eastern Mediterranean”. It did not specify the missile’s intended target. A Turkish official, speaking to AFP on condition of anonymity, said the missile had been “aimed at a base in Greek Cyprus but veer...

Turkey targeted by Iranian missiles, Defence Ministry says
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Turkey targeted by Iranian missiles, Defence Ministry says

A ballistic missile fired from Iran and heading into Turkish airspace after passing Syria and Iraq was destroyed by NATO air and missile defence systems in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, the Turkish Defence Ministry said on Wednesday. The ministry said in a statement that there were no casualties or injuries in incident, adding that Turkey reserves the […]

Ustel meets Erdogan amid rumours of early election
Politicscyprus-mail5d ago

Ustel meets Erdogan amid rumours of early election

Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Unal Ustel met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Thursday evening, with rumours abounding that he intended to use the meeting to gain Erdogan’s blessing to hold early legislative elections in the north. No mention of any election was made in Ustel’s statement after the election, with his office […]

Turkey in ‘fully authoritarian backsliding,’ EU rapporteur says
Politicsstockholm-cf6d ago

Turkey in ‘fully authoritarian backsliding,’ EU rapporteur says

Nacho Sanchez Amor, the European Parliament’s Turkey rapporteur, said Wednesday that Turkey is in “fully authoritarian backsliding,” warning that the appointment of former İstanbul chief public prosecutor Akın Gürlek as the new justice minister would test Ankara’s commitment to EU membership. Presenting his draft annual report on Turkey’s EU accession, Amor said the assessment would […] The post Turkey in ‘fully authoritarian backsliding,’ EU rapporteur says appeared first on Stockholm Center...

DW correspondent arrested in Turkey
PoliticsReutersDW12d ago2 sources

DW correspondent arrested in Turkey

Investigative journalist Alican Uludag, a correspondent with DW in Turkey, has been arrested in Ankara. The allegations against the anti-corruption reporter relate to comments critical of the Turkish government.

Inside 'Jana Nayagan' actor's Rs 80-crore property
CultureTimes of India13d ago

Inside 'Jana Nayagan' actor's Rs 80-crore property

Thalapathy Vijay's opulent Neelankarai beachfront home, valued at Rs 70-80 crores, boasts modern coastal design with private amenities. Meanwhile, director H Vinoth expressed concern over the lack of support for his delayed film 'Jana Nayagan,' contrasting it with support for other controversial movies. Vijay's 'Theri' is set for a re-release.

NATO intercepts Iranian missile over Turkish airspace
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NATO intercepts Iranian missile over Turkish airspace

NATO intercepts an Iranian missile heading toward Turkish airspace, marking Turkey's first involvement in the growing regional conflict. Turkey calls for de-escalation.

Iran war: NATO destroys Iranian missile headed toward Turkey
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Iran war: NATO destroys Iranian missile headed toward Turkey

It's the first time a NATO member has been drawn into the widening conflict. Meanwhile, Iran is scrambling to elect a new supreme leader, but Israel has threatened to kill any successor to Khamenei. Follow DW for more.

Erdogan asserts EEZs claims, lambasts Cyprus, Greece in UN letter
Politicscyprus-mail5d ago

Erdogan asserts EEZs claims, lambasts Cyprus, Greece in UN letter

Turkey has challenged Cyprus, Greece and Egypt in a letter to the United Nations, reiterating its claims over maritime zones in the Eastern Mediterranean and defending its “Blue Homeland” doctrine. Ankara accused its neighbours of violating Turkey’s “unilaterally” declared Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and called into question Cyprus’ sovereign rights. The letter, submitted on 16 […]

Turkey Opposes Greece-Chevron Deal South of Crete
Politicsprotothema-enDaily Sabah13d ago2 sources

Turkey Opposes Greece-Chevron Deal South of Crete

Turkey has voiced strong opposition to a deal between Athens and Chevron for activities south of Crete, asserting that these 'unilateral actions' violate international law and a 2019 maritime jurisdiction memorandum.

Boost to British Steel as Turkey places high-speed rail order
BusinessThe Guardian14d ago

Boost to British Steel as Turkey places high-speed rail order

‘Eight-figure agreement’ made to supply new line between Ankara and İzmir – but questions over plant’s future remain British Steel has secured an order worth tens of millions of pounds to supply rail for a high-speed electric railway in Turkey, amid continuing uncertainty over the long-term future of the government-controlled steelworks in Scunthorpe. The site will supply 36,000 tonnes of rail to ERG International Group, the company announced, in what it called an “eight-figure agreement”. Continue reading...