Tag: Turkey
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Turkey joins South Africa’s case against Israel
Turkey has filed an official request to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Hague. In a statement, the Turkish foreign ministry announced that it had decided to join the case—formally known as submitting a declaration of official intervention—and would make the necessary legal preparations. Turkish…
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Pakistani actors to join the cast of Selahuddin Eyyubi Season 2
Pakistani actors are making a significant impact in the joint Pakistan-Turkey TV series ‘Selahaddin Eyyubi,’ which tells the heroic story of Sultan Selahuddin Eyyubi.The first season, shot in Turkey, aired there a few months ago and is now being broadcast on Hum TV with Urdu dubbing. Pakistani actor Noor Ul Hassan joined the series later,…
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Turkey arrests 67 after mob attacks Syrian properties
Turkish police were holding 67 people Monday after a mob went on the rampage in a central Anatolian city after a Syrian man was accused of harassing a child. A group of men targeted Syrian businesses and properties in Kayseri on Sunday evening, with videos on social media showing a grocery store being set on…
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World not ready for climate change-fueled wildfires: experts
The world is unprepared for the increasing ferocity of wildfires turbocharged by climate change, scientists say, as blazes from North America to Europe greet the northern hemisphere summer in the hottest year on record. Wildfires have already burned swathes through Turkey, Canada, Greece and the United States early this season as extreme heatwaves push temperatures…
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Istanbul police clash with May Day protesters
Turkish police on Wednesday fired tear gas and rubber bullets and detained dozens of protesters after authorities banned May 1 rallies at Istanbul’s historic Taksim Square. More than 40,000 police were deployed across Istanbul, blocking even small sidestreets with metal barriers in an attempt to prevent protesters gathering. Police clashed with demonstrators near city hall…
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Sindh police to receive advanced Turkish weapons to counter dacoit gangs: IGP
In a recent press talk, Sindh’s Inspector General of Police, Ghulam Nabi Memon, stated that the police department has faced significant losses in personnel and resources battling dacoit gangs who possess more advanced weaponry. He, however, mentioned that the Sindh government is acquiring similar arms for the police force, with a shipment expected from Turkey…
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Fire breaks out at nightclub in Istanbul, more than two dozen injured
At least 29 people have been killed in a fire in a nightclub in Turkey, reports the BBC. The club was in the basement of a high-rise building in Istanbul. It was closed and undergoing renovations during the day. Speaking to the media, Istanbul governor Davut Gül said the cause of the fire was not…
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Turks Up In Arms Over Killing Of Stray Cat
The killing of a stray cat in Istanbul has triggered petitions, protests and death threats, pushing the president to intervene and the courts to retry the culprit. On January 1, Ibrahim K. was caught on a security camera in the lobby of the building where he lived kicking to death a stray cat named Eros…
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Viva Espana; Spain refuses to cut aid for Gaza
The Spanish foreign minister has announced that Spain will maintain its support for The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in Gaza despite USA, Canada and Australia withdrawing its support and funding, reports Alyssa Mcmurty News Agency. During a parliamentary commission meeting, Jose Manuel Albares called the UN agency “‘indispensable,” and…
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Here’s how you can apply for the Three Step E-visa policy for Turkey
Turkey has launched an e-visa service, allowing tourists and business travelers to obtain their visas without visiting Turkish embassies. The service is available for ordinary passport holders with valid Schengen, USA, UK, Ireland visas, or residence permits. Three-step process To apply for a visit visa to Turkey, Pakistani applicants can follow a straightforward three-step process:…