Turkey-Bangladesh defense co-op ensures mutual benefits: Analysts
Turkey, Bangladesh can reap huge mutual benefits with cooperation in many sectors like defense, analysts say, stressing Ankara as potential alternative source for South Asian country to procure military hardware, defense training.
‘Turkey promoted peace, stability throughout globe in past 20 years’
Turkey has been at the center of solutions for global problems while contributing to peace and stability everywhere from the Balkans to Libya, from Somalia to the Eastern Mediterranean, Presidential Communications Director Fahrettin Altun said in his new book.
Why have so many hostage-takers demanded the release of Aafia Siddiqui?
In a recent Texas hostage-taking incident, the perpetrator demanded US officials release Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani woman imprisoned for alleged connections with Al Qaeda.
Turkey, UAE central banks ink $4.7B currency swap deal
Turkey, UAE central banks sign currency swap deal with nominal size of 18 billion UAE dirhams and TL 64 billion ($4.7 billion).
Backlash as US billionaire dismisses Uyghur abuse
Billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya is under fire for saying that he — and most Americans — “don’t care” about abuses against the Uyghur minority in China. The remarks drew social media backlash.
Saints, scholars and queens: The women who helped forge Islam
Hossein Kamaly’s History of Islam in 21 Women is a warts-and-all celebration of the women who helped shape one of the world’s biggest religions.
India, Pakistan tested dozens of Missiles but North Korea grabbed eyeballs
India and Pakistan, South Asia’s nuclear rivals, conducted 26 missile tests in 2021, making it a year of intense arms rivalry, but it’s North Korea’s six tests that caught world attention.
Democrats say Biden must clarify US role in Yemen conflict
After seven years of supporting the Saudi-led coalition, Congressman Peter DeFazio says Washington needs to offer more than ‘vague’ declarations about its role.
Israel’s ‘war of attrition’ against Palestinian children
As the battle between the Palestinian Bedouin and Israel continues, children are being indiscriminately arrested.
At least 11 migrants drown off Tunisia in shipwreck
At least 11 migrants drowned in a shipwreck off Tunisia as they tried to cross the Mediterranean to Europe, while 21 others were rescued by the coast guard, the army spokesman said on Friday.
Iran, Russia and China hold joint navy drill in Indian Ocean
Iran, Russia and China on Friday began a joint naval drill in the Indian Ocean aimed at boosting security at sea, Iranian state media reported.
