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Post-pandemic surprises and where the Indian economy truly stands today

To avoid getting caught up in possible group-think, we need to question the assumptions. Remember that there have been only two five-year periods when India has recorded rapid growth, writes T N Ninan

Ready to confront any Turkish attack: Syrian Army on to recent shelling

The Syrian army is ready to confront any possible attack by Turkish forces on its soil, the Syrian military said, in response to recent shelling by Turkish forces on military sites in northern Syria.

Turkey's President Erdogan rails at Greece over Muslim minority rights

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday criticized Greece for allegedly violating a settlement that has governed relations between the rivals for nearly a century. In a statement released on the 99th anniversary of the Lausanne Treaty, Erdogan accused Athens of undermining the rights of the Muslim minority in Greece's Thrace region. Muslims in Thrace make up about 32% of the province's population and consist of ethnic Turks, Roma and Bulgarian-speaking Pomaks. The conditions registered in the treaty, especially the rights of the Turkish minority, have been ignored or deliberately eroded, the nationalist leader said. It is not possible for our country to accept this situation, which is incompatible with good neighbourly relations and loyalty to the treaty. The 1923 treaty was signed by the new Republic of Turkey to settle disputes with the Allies, including Greece, following World War I and the Turkish War of Independence. It outlined the rights of the remaining Muslim ...

Ukraine, Russia sign UN deal to export grain and fertiliser on Black Sea

Russia and Ukraine signed separate agreements Friday with Turkey and the United Nations clearing the way for exporting millions of tonnes of desperately needed Ukrainian grain

Five killed, 17 injured in Turkish bombardment in Iraq, says report

At least five people were killed and some 17 wounded in a Turkish bombardment on a resort in Iraq's northern province of Duhok, a medical source said

Putin heads to Tehran for talks with leaders of Iran, Turkey amid war

Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Iran starting Tuesday is intended to deepen ties with regional heavyweights as part of Moscow's challenge to the United States and Europe

A day after US warning, Russian President Putin set to visit Iran next week

During the trip to Tehran next Tuesday, Vladimir Putin will attend a trilateral meeting with the leaders of Iran and Turkey

Thomas Cook inks pact to promote Turkiye in India as tourist destination

Travel services company Thomas Cook India on Friday said it has signed an agreement with group firm SOTC and Turkiye Tourism for promoting the West Asian country as a tourist destination in India

Turkey renews extradition requests with Sweden, Finland after NATO deal

Turkey on Wednesday renewed its extradition requests for "terror suspects" with Finland and Sweden, following a deal it made with the Nordic countries for their NATO bid

Turkey to 'intensify' negotiations for Ukraine grain deal, says Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he intends to intensify negotiations with Russia and Ukraine in the hope of reaching a deal on a UN plan to export Ukrainian grain to world markets

Finland, Sweden one step away from NATO; Turkey renews veto threat

Once parliaments ratify the decision, it will be the most significant expansion of the alliance since the 1990s

Ukraine negotiating with Turkey, UN on grain export through ports: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that his country is presently negotiating with Turkey and the UN regarding the export of grain through ports

Turkey's inflation hits two-decade high of 78.6%: Official data

Turkey's annual inflation surged to 78.62 per cent in June, the highest since 1998, the Turkish Statistical Institute announced on Monday.

Syrian Prez accuses Turkey of aggression as Iran attempts to ease tension

The pretexts Turkey uses to justify its aggression on Syrian territory are false, misleading, and have nothing to do with reality: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad

Turkey greenlights Sweden, Finland's NATO bid, internal conflicts remain

I am pleased to announce that we now have an agreement that enables Sweden and Finland's membership in NATO: Stoltenberg

Sweden hasn't alleviated NATO concerns, says Turkish president Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Sweden's prime minister that he has not seen any tangible moves to address Turkey's concerns about her country joining NATO, Erdogan's office said

Inflation spirals: How are Sri Lanka, Turkey and Argentina dealing with it?

Inflation is a headache in India but a life-threatening disease in Sri Lanka, Argentina, and Turkey. Here is how their central banks are battling the necessary evil

Russia to temporarily suspend gas supply via Turkish Stream pipeline

Russian gas giant Gazprom has announced that it will stop gas delivery via both strings of the Turkish Stream pipeline from June 21 to June 28 due to scheduled annual maintenance.

Sweden ready to address Turkish security fears, says NATO Secy General

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said he was glad that the Swedish government has confirmed its readiness to address Turkey's concerns as part of assuming the obligations of NATO membership.

Turkey has ''legitimate concerns'' over terrorism, says NATO chief

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday that Turkey has legitimate concerns over terrorism and other issues that need to be taken seriously