Global coronavirus death toll nears 650K mark

ANKARA: The global death toll from the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) is nearing 650,000, according to a running tally by US-based Johns Hopkins University on Monday. Data showed the death toll stands at 648,966, while the number of cases stood at 16,264,048, and a total of 9,407,977 patients won their battle against Covid-19. Brazil has… Read More Global coronavirus death toll nears 650K mark

Int’l jurists extends help to Bangsamoro

by Masiding Noor Yahya MARAWI CITY: A Turkey-based international lawyers group that is providing assistance to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) urges more aid for reconstruction of the Muslim region in the Philippines. As the region received autonomous status following decades of armed struggle with a plebiscite in 2019, residents need financial… Read More Int’l jurists extends help to Bangsamoro

Turkey faces risks in support of crisis-hit Qatar

ISTANBUL, June 15 — As the crisis between Qatar and some Muslim countries continues unabated amid efforts for a settlement, Turkey’s siding with Doha has been criticized for not serving the country’s interests while ruining its chance of mediation. “Ankara’s excessively one-sided intrusion in the crisis may lead to a loss of sympathy, respect and… Read More Turkey faces risks in support of crisis-hit Qatar

Turkey detains 1,682 for questioning over links to failed coup, militants

Turkish riot police detain protesters on November 5, 2016 during a demonstration in Istanbul. (Photo by AFP) Hundreds of people have been detained for questioning by Turkish authorities in the course of last week over suspected links to opposition leader Fethullah Gulen as well as militant groups.Turkey’s Interior Ministry said 1,682 people had been detained… Read More Turkey detains 1,682 for questioning over links to failed coup, militants

More Turkish tanks cross into northern Syria: Report

Turkish tanks have crossed into northern Syria from Kilis province in a new phase of operation against Kurdish-led forces.Around 20 tanks, five armored personnel carriers, trucks and other armored vehicles on Saturday crossed the border near the Turkish village of Cobanbey, which lies across from the Syrian village of Ra’i, Turkish media reported. The area… Read More More Turkish tanks cross into northern Syria: Report

Turkey’s Erdogan slams Washington over US soldiers’ use of YPG emblem

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan By Francis Maingaila  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has criticized the United States over American troops wearing insignia of Syrian Kurdish People’s Protection Unit (YPG) during an operation in Syria. In a Saturday speech in the mainly-Kurdish city of Diyarbakir, Erdogan “condemned” Washington as not being “honest.” “Those who are… Read More Turkey’s Erdogan slams Washington over US soldiers’ use of YPG emblem