Turkey’s plans to switch on its new Russian missile defence systems have been delayed by the coronavirus outbreak but it does not intend to reverse a decision which has raised the threat of U.S.
Coronavirus: ‘Low confidence’ over arrival of PPE from Turkey, says NHS boss
The consignment had been expected to arrive from Turkey on Sunday. Chris Hopson, chief executive of NHS Providers, told the BBC there was “no doubt” some hospital trusts already had shortages of the …
Turkey has passed China in the number of cases
According to figures released today coronavirus Ministry of Health, Turkey has passed China in the number of cases. As of today, a total of 86 thousand 306 in Turkey coronavirus cases observed, the …
Coronavirus: ‘Low confidence’ over arrival of PPE from Turkey
There is “relatively low confidence” a delayed delivery of 400,000 protective gowns will arrive on Monday, a senior NHS figure has said. The consignment had been expected to arrive from Turkey on …
Turkey blocks Saudi and UAE news websites
Turkish authorities blocked Saudi and United Arab Emirates news websites on Sunday, days after the sites of Turkey’s state broadcaster and news agency were blocked in Saudi Arabia. The apparently reci …
US sends huge convoy of logistics supplies for Syria militants
A US military convoy advances near the town of Tal Tamr in the northeastern Syrian Hasakeh province, via the border with Turkey, April 14, 2020. (Photo by AFP) US forces have reportedly dispatched a …
Coronavirus Spreads to Afghanistan’s Presidential Palace: Live Updates
A plane with 84 tons of urgently needed protective medical gear that was to arrive from Turkey in Britain on Sunday was delayed, the U.K. government says.
Trump and Turkey’s Erdogan agree cooperation against coronavirus: Turkish presidency
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan agreed in a phone call on Sunday to work together to counter the threat posed by the coronavirus outbreak, Turkey’s presidency said. The two …
121 new virus deaths in Turkey as infection rate slows
Turkey’s health minister said Saturday that 121 more people have died of COVID-19, with total deaths standing at 1,890. Fahrettin Koca shared the figures on Twitter, saying 3,783 more people were …
400,000 more gowns for NHS arriving from Turkey tomorrow
Learn more Show vendors Speaking at the daily press briefing, Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick said “a very large consignment” of PPE – including 400,000 gowns – is due to arrive in the UK …