Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said it would be "very problematic" for Ankara to turn back on its purchase of Russian S-400 defence systems but expressed hope that a dispute with the United ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Turkey starts vaccinations with China’s Sinovac
Turkey became the latest country to roll out its COVID-19 vaccination program, starting with health care workers in hospitals across the country. Thursday’s start of ... ( read original story ...)
Delivery Hero Turkey Workers Seek Precedent-Setting Unionization
Hundreds of employees at the Turkish unit of German food delivery company Delivery Hero SE are working to get unionized, a campaign that could have implications for other online delivery operations. ( read original story ...)
Turkey urges dialogue with US after missile sanctions
Turkey's defence minister has called on the United States to reopen talks about Ankara's controversial purchase of a Russian air defence system, urging Washington to move past sanctions and threats. ( read original story ...)
As Pakistan, Bangladesh ties thaw, India keeps close watch on them – and China
Dhaka ties will have implications for geopolitical dynamics in South Asia, while a former Indian diplomat believes China is ‘egging on’ Pakistan. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh: Explosion took place at UAE Embassy visa processing centre
The UAE Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has said that the explosion that took place at its visa processing centre on Wednesday was due to a mechanical fault. Dhaka Bangladesh UAE Embassy In a statement ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Bangladesh records 16 more deaths, 813 new cases in 24hrs
Bangladesh has registered 16 deaths from Covid-19 in the 24 hours to Thursday morning. With the latest development, the total number of deaths reached 7,849 in the country. The country also logged a ... ( read original story ...)
‘Irresponsible’: Bangladesh slams Pompeo’s al-Qaeda attacks claim
Bangladesh foreign ministry statement says ‘there is no evidence of any presence of al-Qaeda’ in the South Asian nation. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh bans women working as marriage registrars because they menstruate
The ruling will deepen inequality for women who are often seen as 'impure' when they have their period, campaigners warn ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia health workers urge public to get vaccinated at campaign launch
Health workers at a clinic in Jakarta on Thurday urged Indonesians to get vaccinated as a nationwide rollout of a COVID-19 inoculation programme started in the world's fourth most populous country. ( read original story ...)