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At least 25,000 people fled Syria's Idlib for Turkey over two days: report

On Thursday, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said 50,000 people were fleeing from Idlib towards Syria's border with Turkey.

Dec 22, 2019

No progress in getting Turkey to abandon Russian S-400 system'

The S-400 missile system has been a major issue in the US-Turkey ties after Ankara signed a $2.5 billion agreement with Russia to purchase S-400 missile batteries in 2017.

Dec 7, 2019

As US military completes pullback from Syria, Pentagon denies sending troops to Mideast

US President Donald Trump had earlier contradicted the US military's statement by stating that the troops deployed in the regions are "only kept for oil."

Dec 5, 2019

White House refuses to participate in Trump's upcoming impeachment hearings

The Democratic-led House of Representatives Judiciary Committee had given Donald Trump until Sunday to say whether he would dispatch a lawyer to take part in the judiciary panel's upcoming proceedings.

Dec 2, 2019

S-400 Triumf air defence system transporter erector launcher

India may escape US sanctions for buying Russian S-400 missile defense systems

The US had earlier warned that the deal could prompt a sanction imposed on India under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA).

Nov 22, 2019

Trump pardons Army officers, restores Navy SEAL's rank in war crimes cases

Trump had stated he was considering pardons for US troops charged with war crimes, a move he acknowledged would be controversial but was justified because they had been treated "unfairly."

Nov 16, 2019

Despite 'wonderful' meeting, Trump and Erdogan fail to resolve conflicts

Both leaders fell short of explaining how they would overcome the differences in issues including Erdogan's incursion in Syria and Turkey's purchase of the Russian S-400 missile defence system.

Nov 14, 2019

India gears up for second US Congress hearing on 'human rights situation' in Kashmir

This will be the second congressional hearing on Kashmir after the Indian government decided to abrogate Article 370 and bifurcate J&K on August 5, which was effective as of October 31, 2019.

Nov 13, 2019

European delegation leave for Kashmir after their meet with PM Modi in Delhi

This is the first foreign delegation to visit Kashmir since its special status granted under Article 370 was abolished on August 5, which led to a huge outcry in neighbouring Pakistan and persistent efforts by Islamabad to internationalise the issue.

Oct 29, 2019

ISIS chief Baghdadi is dead: How world reacts to announcement of Islamic State leader's death

Baghdadi killed himself during the raid by detonating a suicide vest, Trump said in a televised address from the White House.

Oct 28, 2019

'Exercise utmost caution': India issues advisory for Turkey travellers

The travel advisory was issued by the Govt of India in view of increased tensions over the US pulling out troops from Syria.

Oct 23, 2019

Modi cancels Ankara visit after Erdogan supports Pakistan on Kashmir

PM Modi's trip to Ankara would have been his first stand-alone visit to Turkey.

Oct 20, 2019

Malaysia and Turkey may face heat from India for supporting Pakistan

There have been speculations in the market that Indian importers and refiners are moving palm oil purchases from Malaysia to Indonesia.

Oct 19, 2019

Trump lashes out at 'crazy' Nancy Pelosi and Democrats, defends Syria pullout

Trump told the Dallas crowd his approach was "unconventional" but he believed it worked. The death toll from Turkey's week-long incursion into northeastern Syria was unclear.

Oct 18, 2019

Explained: Why Turkey is attacking Kurdish people in Syria?

Turkey has launched Operation Peace Spring against Kurdish people in Northern Syria after the US pulled out its forces from the border region.

Oct 15, 2019

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