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Human Rights Watch Says Turkish Authorities Fail to Protect Domestic Violence Victims

The Turkish authorities fail to combat domestic violence and protect victims in need of assistance despite courts issuing restraining orders and increasing penalties for abusers and murderers, the Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in its report released on Thursday

VakifBank Istanbul win 2022 CEV Women's Champions League Volley

Turkish Cuisine Week events kick off in Kuala Lumpur

Turkiye's BIST 100 index up at Thursday open

Turkiye's BIST 100 index up at Thursday open

Turkiye's benchmark stock index opened at 2,422.80 points on Thursday, gaining 4.70 points, or 0.19%, from the previous close

Turkey's Erdogan Lashes Against Greek Prime Minister Over Blaming Ankara in US Congress

PR not responsible for delay in ECO freight train to Istanbul: Pakistan Railways

Pakistan Railways termed the statement of Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) published in an English daily as untrue and baseless, in which, the PR was held responsible for the non-arrival of Economic Cooperation organization (ECO) freight train in Istanbul

Pakistan, Turkey's strategic cooperation touching new heights of friendship: PM

US Officials Working for Biden to Meet Saudi Crown Prince - Reports

In what would be a major diplomatic turnaround, US officials are working to set up a personal meeting, probably in Riyadh, between President Joe Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Slaman, whom Biden once called a "pariah," CNN reported on Thursday

Hungary Plans to Speed Up Paks NPP II Construction With Rosatom's Help - Foreign Minister

Hungary is interested in accelerating the construction of the new blocs at the Paks nuclear power plant (NPP) to make them operational by 2030, as Russian state nuclear agency Rosatom expressed readiness to implement the project, Hungarian Foreign and Trade Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Wednesday

War in Ukraine: Latest developments

Here are the latest developments in the war in Ukraine: - Finland, Sweden submit NATO bids - Finland and Sweden submit their highly anticipated bids to join NATO, sealing their decision to jettison decades of military non-alignment, despite threats of reprisals from Moscow

Brazilian dance star's Bolshoi exodus brings him home

Turkey opposes NATO membership for Finland, Sweden

Top Turkey court upholds jail for opposition figure

Turkey on Thursday upheld a prison sentence for the Istanbul leader of the country's main opposition, the party told AFP, in a crackdown on government critics ahead of 2023's presidential polls

Russia's Position on Kiev Joining EU Changed - Polyanskiy

Moscow's position on Kiev joining the European Union has now changed and is similar to Russia's stance on Ukraine's ascension to NATO, Deputy Envoy to the UN Dmitry Polyanskiy said on Thursday

Kremlin Says Russia-Ukraine Negotiations Slow, Inefficient Without Mediators

The negotiation process between Russia and Ukraine is very slow and inefficient as no mediators are currently involved, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday

White House Asks US Congress to Approve Sale of Weapons for Turkey's F-16 Fleet - Reports

The Biden administration asked Congress to greenlight a proposed sale of weapons and equipment to Turkey for their F-16 fighter jets, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing US officials

Shipping Activity at Port Qasim

Six ships namely, Lil Stella, Jishun, Seago Istanbul, MSC Clea, Theo-T and Paro Scheduled to load/offload Bitumen, Palm oil, Containers, Furance oil and Coal, berthed at Multi Purpose Terminal, Liquid Cargo Terminal, Container Terminal, FOTCO Oil Terminal and Pakistan International Bulk Terminal respectively on Monday

Saudi Arabia Resumes Flights to Istanbul This Week - Reports

Saudi Arabia will resume flights to Turkey's Istanbul this week after two-year air-traffic suspension due to COVID-19 pandemic, Turkish media reported on Friday

Explosion Hits Ship in Istanbul, Preliminary Data Suggests 5 People Injured - Reports

Russia's Zakharova Says Unable to Attend UN Information Meeting Due to US Visa Issues

Rosatom Head Discusses Current Projects With Hungarian, Turkish Representatives - Agency

IAEA Director General Holds Meeting With Rosatom Head in Istanbul

IAEA Director General Holds Meeting With Rosatom Head in Istanbul