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Pune traders halt apple imports from Turkiye over its support for Pakistan, amid threats and rising geopolitical tensions.

Pune Traders Boycott Turkish Apples

Fruit traders in Pune boycott apples from Turkiye, reacting to the country's support for Pakistan amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Pune Stops Turkish Apple Imports

Pune traders cease Turkish apple imports due to Turkiye's support for Pakistan; tensions rise as traders face threats.

Days after a group of fruit traders in Pune decided to stop importing apples from Turkiye to protest against that country's open support to Pakistan, a trader on Thursday claimed to have received a threatening voice message from Pakistan.
Suyog Zende, a trader at the Agriculture Produce Market Committee, commonly known as Marketyard, and some others had said they will not deal in apples from Turkiye after that country criticised India's recent strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
"Around 9 this morning, I started getting calls on my phone but did not pick up the phone. Later I received a voice note message. The message contained slurs for India and said we can not do any harm to Pakistan or Turkiye. I sent a voice note responding to the threats," he told reporters.
Traders are planning to meet the Pune police commissioner in this regard, said Zende.
As a protest, traders at Marketyard on Thursday threw apples imported from Turkiye on the road.
According to Zende, traders in Pune import apples, litchi, plums, cherries, and dried fruits from Turkiye. The import of apples alone is to the tune of Rs 1,200 crore, he had said earlier.

EaseMyTrip halts travel to Turkey and Azerbaijan amid tensions, following their perceived support for Pakistan post-attack.

EaseMyTrip Suspends Turkey, Azerbaijan Trips

EaseMyTrip halts Turkey and Azerbaijan trips due to rising India-Pakistan tensions, amid backlash for perceived support.

Indian travel sites suspend bookings to Turkey, Azerbaijan

EaseMyTrip suspends trips to Turkey and Azerbaijan, citing support for Pakistan. Cancellations spike due to tensions.

In the wake of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, EaseMyTrip has announced its decision to suspend all flight and hotel bookings for Turkey and Azerbaijan, citing these countries' perceived support for Pakistan.
Co-founder of the online travel platform, Prashant Pitti, stated in an interview with CNN-News18 that the past few days have seen a significant uptick in trip cancellations to these destinations.
Specifically, there has been a 22% cancellation rate for Turkey and over 30% for Azerbaijan, highlighting the impact of the ongoing geopolitical situation.
Pitti shared data indicating that last year, approximately 380,000 Indians traveled to either Turkey or Azerbaijan. Considering an average expenditure of 60,000 to 70,000 rupees per traveler, this translates to a spending of about 2,500 to 3,000 crore rupees by Indian tourists.
Pitti emphasized that it is crucial for Indian citizens to be mindful of where they allocate their travel funds, especially in response to these countries' support of Pakistan through arms supply.
Aloke Bajpai, CEO of Ixigo, has similarly declared the suspension of bookings for Turkey, China, and Azerbaijan on their platform. Bajpai's statement, "Enough is Enough! Blood and Bookings won&rsquo;t flow together," underscores the growing sentiment in the Indian business community.
This move is part of broader actions taken by Indian businesses and political leaders to protest against countries perceived as supporting Pakistan after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. Turkey and Azerbaijan, in particular, are facing significant backlash in India, as these nations have chosen not to align with the global condemnation of the attack.

Virgin Atlantic flight stranded for over 40 hours due to a medical emergency resumes journey to Mumbai. Passengers faced significant delays and discomfort, but airline vows improvement. Flight to land in Mumbai by 20:49 local time.

Virgin Atlantic Flight Resumes After Turkey Stranding

After over 40 hours of delay in Turkey due to a medical emergency, a Virgin Atlantic flight is en route to Mumbai. Passengers faced discomfort, but the airline plans to review the incident to enhance future responses. Expected arrival is 20:49 local time.

Stranded Virgin Atlantic Flight resumes journey from Turkey to Mumbai

Virgin Atlantic flight stranded in Turkey for over 40 hours due to a medical emergency resumes journey, scheduled to land in Mumbai by 20:49. Passengers faced discomfort but received accommodations. Airline promises review and improvement.

After being stranded for more than 40 hours at a Turkey airport, over 250 Virgin Atlantic passengers, including Indians, are now airborne and their flight is expected to land in Mumbai late in the evening on Friday.
The passengers were stuck at the Diyarbakir Airport in Turkey after their Mumbai-bound aircraft from London was diverted to the airport on Wednesday.
In a statement on Friday, a Virgin Atlantic spokesperson said the passengers were provided with overnight hotel accommodation on Thursday evening.
"With all necessary technical approvals now secured, the plane departed Diyarbakır Airport at 13:00 local time on Friday 4th April, operating as flight VS1358. Customers are now en route to Mumbai, with an expected arrival at approximately 20:49 local time," the spokesperson said.
A passenger, who was among those stranded at the airport, told PTI on Thursday that all passengers were sitting on the floor, and there were no blankets available.
Also, there was no vegetarian food available, the passenger said on condition of anonymity.
Over 250 passengers are stuck at the airport. An A350-1000 aircraft was operating the flight that has over 300 seats, according to sources.
"We're sorry that Virgin Atlantic flight VS358 from London Heathrow to Mumbai on 2nd April was disrupted following an urgent medical diversion to Diyarbakır Airport in Turkey.
"Due to the nature of the landing, the aircraft required extensive technical inspection before the aircraft was cleared to operate. The safety and security of our customers and crew remains our highest priority, and we sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused and prolonged delay," the spokesperson said in the statement on Friday.

Over 250 Virgin Atlantic passengers, including Indians, were left stranded at Turkey's Diyarbakir airport for more than 24 hours after a medical diversion caused their London-to-Mumbai flight to land unexpectedly.

Over 250 Virgin Atlantic passengers stuck in Turkey; airline looking for ways to fly them to Mumbai

Over 250 Virgin Atlantic passengers, including Indians, were left stranded at Turkey's Diyarbakir airport for more than 24 hours after a medical diversion caused their London-to-Mumbai flight to land unexpectedly.

More than 250 Virgin Atlantic passengers, including Indians, are stranded at an airport in Turkey for over 24 hours after their Mumbai-bound aircraft from London was diverted to Diyarbakir airport.
Virgin Atlantic on Thursday said it was exploring all options, including operating an alternative aircraft, to fly the passengers to Mumbai.
In a statement, the airline said the VS358 flight from London's Heathrow to Mumbai on April 2 was cancelled due to an urgent medical diversion to Diyarbakir in Turkey.
After landing at the airport, the An A350-1000 aircraft suffered a technical issue, which is being worked on.
"We are actively exploring all options, including the operation of an alternative aircraft, to ensure customers can reach Mumbai as soon as possible," it said.
A stranded passenger told PTI that all of them were sitting on the floor and there were no blankets available.
"Also, there is no vegetarian food available," the passenger said on the condition of anonymity.
In an updated statement, Virgin Atlantic said passengers were being provided with overnight hotel accommodation and refreshments in Turkey.
A passenger posted on X that over 300 Indians and British citizens were trapped in Turkey in an "awful situation."
The user, Hanuman Dass, said his family is among the stranded.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Over 300 Indians and British citizens are held trapped in Turkey in an awful situation. <a href="https://twitter.com/VirginAtlantic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VirginAtlantic</a> Doing nothing to help the people, 1 toilet for 300 people and held in a confined space for over 15 hours. <a href="https://twitter.com/VirginAtlantic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VirginAtlantic</a> staff nowhere to be seen. My family is caught up. <a href="https://t.co/aANXY5l07I">pic.twitter.com/aANXY5l07I</a>
&mdash; Hanuman Dass (@HanumanDassGD) <a href="https://twitter.com/HanumanDassGD/status/1907747155902685554?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"Doing nothing to help the people, 1 toilet for 300 people and held in a confined space for over 15 hours. @VirginAtlantic staff nowhere to be seen. My family is caught up," he said in a post.
In another post, he said passengers have no information and it has been 27 hours since they left London.&nbsp;

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan used his lengthy speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to cite Gaza as an example of the failures of the UN system. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan used his lengthy speech to the United

Erdogan Slams UN, Said: ‘Western Values Dying In Gaza’, ‘Stop Netanyahu’s Murder Network’

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan used his lengthy speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to cite Gaza as an example of the failures of the UN system. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan used his lengthy speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to cite Gaza as an example of the failures of the UN system. An outspoken critic of Israel’s offensive in Gaza, Erdogan flayed Netanyahu. Erdogan said Netanyahu dragging the Middle East region deeper into war. Erdogan urged UN to stop ‘Netanyahu & his murder network’, likens PM to Hitler.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan used his lengthy speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to cite Gaza as an example of the failures of the UN system.&nbsp;

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan used his lengthy speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to cite Gaza as an example of the failures of the UN system. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan used his lengthy speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to cite Gaza as an example of the failures of the UN system. An outspoken critic of Israel&rsquo;s offensive in Gaza, Erdogan flayed Netanyahu. Erdogan said Netanyahu dragging the Middle East region deeper into war. Erdogan urged UN to stop &lsquo;Netanyahu &amp; his murder network&rsquo;, likens PM to Hitler.

Turkey said that these new measures will remain until the Israeli government authorises an uninterrupted flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Turkey suspends all trade ties with Israel over Gaza war 

Turkey said that these new measures will remain until the Israeli government authorises an uninterrupted flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Turkey said Thursday it was suspending all trade with Israel until it allows aid to enter Gaza unhindered during its offensive against Hamas militants in the territory.
"Exports and imports to and from Israel have been suspended," the trade ministry said in a statement, adding: "Turkey will apply these new measures... until the Israeli government authorises an uninterrupted flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza."
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz had earlier on Thursday accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of breaking agreements between the two countries by blocking Israeli exports and imports.
The move is the latest incident degrading relations after Turkey, one of the few Muslim-majority nations to recognise Israel, restricted exports to the country in April.
The Gaza Strip is suffering a humanitarian crisis caused by Israel's war against Hamas that has been raging since October 7, with the United Nations and aid agencies warning of impending famine.
The war started with Hamas's unprecedented October 7 attack on Israel that resulted in the deaths of 1,170 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of Israeli official figures.
Israel estimates that 129 captives seized by militants during their attack remain in Gaza. The military says 34 of them are dead.
Israel's retaliatory offensive against Hamas has killed at least 34,596 people in Gaza, mostly women and children, according to the Hamas-run territory's health ministry.

Partial results showed major advances for the Republican People's Party (CHP) at the expense of Erdogan's Justice and Development Party (AKP) in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and Antalya.

Turkish opposition celebrate win over Erdogan's party in local polls

Partial results showed major advances for the Republican People's Party (CHP) at the expense of Erdogan's Justice and Development Party (AKP) in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and Antalya.

Opposition supporters on Sunday filled an Istanbul square to celebrate the re-election of Ekrem Imamoglu as mayor, who dealt a second blow to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling party by repeating his landmark 2019 win.
Partial results from across the nation of 85 million people showed major advances for the Republican People's Party (CHP) at the expense of Erdogan's Justice and Development Party (AKP).
Istanbul's mayor, the opposition's Ekrem Imamoglu, claimed re-election with nearly all ballot boxes opened, telling a euphoric crowd of supporters: "Tomorrow is a new spring day for our country."
Final results are expected to be released on Monday by the country's electoral commission.
Erdogan, 70, had launched an all-out personal campaign to win back Istanbul, the economic powerhouse where he was once mayor. Rampant inflation and an economic crisis have, however, hit confidence in the ruling party.
Large crowds filled the square outside the opposition party's Istanbul city headquarters waving Turkish flags and lighting torches to celebrate the result.
After casting his vote, Imamoglu emerged to applause and chants of "Everything will be fine", the slogan he used when he first took the city hall from the AKP in 2019.
The 52-year-old is increasingly seen as the biggest rival to Erdogan's AKP ahead of the next presidential election in 2028.
In Ankara, mayor Mansur Yavas -- also of the CHP -- claimed victory in front of large crowds of supporters, declaring "the elections are over, we will continue to serve Ankara".
"Those who have been ignored have sent a clear message to those who rule this country," he added.
Yavas led with 58.6 percent of the vote to 33.5 percent for his AKP opponent, with 46.4 percent of ballot boxes opened.
Opposition supporters celebrated victory in Izmir, Turkey's third-largest city, as well as in the southern city of Antalya.
Some AKP stronghold towns were at risk of being lost, results indicated.
"Voters have chosen to change the face of Turkey," said CHP chairman Ozgur Ozel as the results emerged.
"They want to open the door to a new political climate in our country."
<h3>'Respect the decision'</h3>
Erdogan acknowledged the electoral setback in a speech to supporters at the headquarters of his party.
"Unfortunately, we have not obtained the results that we wanted," he told a subdued crowd.
"We will of course respect the decision of the nation. We will avoid being stubborn, acting against the national will and questioning the power of the nation," he added.
Erdogan has been president since 2014 and won a new term in May last year. He had called Istanbul the national "treasure" when launching his campaign to retake the city.
But while he dominated the campaign, his personal role did not help overcome the widespread concerns over the country's economy.

Jehezkel told police he was simply calling for an end to the war when after scoring a goal he displayed a bandage on his wrist with the words &ldquo;100 Days 7.10&rdquo;

Turkey detains Israeli footballer Sagiv Jehezkel for showing support for hostages, accuses him of ''ugly gesture''

Turkish authorities have detained soccer club Antalyaspor's Israeli player Sagiv Jehezkel for questioning after he displayed solidarity with people held hostage by the Hamas militant organization during a top-flight league game.

Turkey detains Israeli footballer for showing support for hostages, accuses him of ''ugly gesture''

Jehezkel told police he was simply calling for an end to the war when after scoring a goal he displayed a bandage on his wrist with the words &ldquo;100 Days 7.10&rdquo;

Turkish authorities have detained football club Antalyaspor's Israeli player Sagiv Jehezkel for questioning after he displayed solidarity with people held hostage by the Hamas militant organization during a top-flight league game.
The player told police he was simply calling for an end to the war when after scoring a goal he displayed a bandage on his wrist with the words &ldquo;100 Days 7.10&rdquo; &mdash; in reference to October 7, the day Hamas attacked Israel and the hostages were abducted &mdash; next to a Star of David.
Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc said late Sunday that Jehezkel, a 28-year-old Israeli international, is under investigation over possible charges of &ldquo;openly inciting the public to hatred and hostility.&rdquo; Tunc maintained in a statement posted on X that Jehezkel had engaged in &ldquo;an ugly gesture in support of the Israeli massacre in Gaza.&rdquo; The gesture was deemed to be provocative in Turkey where there is widespread public opposition to Israel's military actions in Gaza and overwhelming support for the Palestinians.
Antalyaspor suspended Jehezkel from the team and announced that it was speaking to the club's lawyers about the possibility of terminating his contract.
During his questioning by police, the player denied accusations that he engaged in a provocative act, the private DHA news agency reported.
&ldquo;I am not pro-war,&rdquo; DHA quoted him as telling police. &ldquo;I want this 100-day process to come to an end. I want the war to end.&rdquo; Jehezkel continued: &ldquo;I have never engaged in anything related to politics since my arrival. I have never disrespected anyone since the day I arrived. The point I wanted to draw attention to was (the need) for an end of the war.&rdquo; The Turkish Football Federation condemned what it said was a gesture that &ldquo;disturbed the conscience&rdquo; of the Turkish public.
Jehezkel's detention, meanwhile, sparked outrage in Israel.
&ldquo;Shame on you, Turkish government,&rdquo; Israeli former Prime Minister Naftali Bennet wrote on X.

Referee Halil Umut Meler, who fell to the ground, was also kicked in a melee that occurred when fans also invaded the pitch after Rizespor scored a last-minute equaliser.

Watch: Turkish referee who was punched in face gets discharged from hospital

Referee Halil Umut Meler, who was punched in the face by President of Turkish football club MKE Ankaragucu, has been discharged from the hospital.

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<h2>Referee Halil Umut Meler, who fell to the ground, was also kicked in a melee that occurred when fans also invaded the pitch after Rizespor scored a last-minute equaliser.</h2>

A referee who was <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/football/watch-club-president-punches-referee-in-the-face-during-turkey-s-top-tier-football-game-1702367423521">punched in the face at the end of a Turkish football match</a> has been discharged from the hospital where he was receiving treatment. Halil Umut Meler walked out of the building on Wednesday escorted by his doctor, who says Meler is in &ldquo;good spirits and doing well.&rdquo;
Turkish authorities arrested the president of top-flight football club MKE Ankaragucu after he punched Meler, prompting the Turkish Football Federation to suspend all league games. The head of the Turkish Football Federation, however, subsequently confirmed that matches will resume on December 19.
Faruk Koca attacked the referee on the pitch late Monday after the final whistle, following a 1-1 draw in a Super Lig game against Caykur Rizespor.
The referee, who fell to the ground, was also kicked in a melee that occurred when fans also invaded the pitch after Rizespor scored a last-minute equalizer.
The federation announced it suspended all league games indefinitely after an emergency meeting was held to discuss the violence.
Meler was hospitalized with a slight fracture near his eye but was not in serious condition.
Koca was ordered arrested pending trial on charges of injuring a public official after questioning by prosecutors, Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc announced on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
Two suspects accused of kicking Meler were also arrested while three others were freed from custody on condition that they report regularly to police.
During his questioning, Koca denied causing any injury, insisting that he merely slapped the referee, according to HaberTurk television. The club president also blamed the incident on Meler, whom he accused of &ldquo;wrongful decisions&rdquo; and provocative acts, the station reported, citing unnamed judicial officials.
Soon after his arrest, Koca resigned as Ankaragucu president, the state-run Anadolu Agency reported.
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Israel-Hamas war: Turkey recalls ambassador from Israel amid Gaza bombing

Turkey recalls ambassador from Israel amid Gaza bombing

Turkey had been mending its ties before the Oct 7 attack on Israel and since Israeli bombing has killed thousands of Gazans, Ankara has hardened its stand against Tel Aviv and the US.&nbsp;

Turkey said Saturday it was recalling its ambassador to Israel and breaking off contacts with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in protest at the bloodshed in Gaza.
Ankara announced its decision on the eve of what promises to be a difficult visit to Turkey by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Palestinian ally Turkey had been gradually mending its torn relations with Israel until last month's start of the Israel-Hamas war.
But it began to harden its tone against both Israel and its Western supporters -- particularly the United States -- as the fighting escalated and the death count among Palestinian civilians grew.
The Turkish foreign ministry foreign said ambassador Sakir Ozkan Torunlar was being recalled for consultations "in view of the unfolding humanitarian tragedy in Gaza caused by the continuing attacks by Israel against civilians, and Israel's refusal (to accept) a ceasefire".
Israeli forces have encircled Gaza's largest city, trying to crush Hamas in retaliation for October 7 raids into Israel that officials say killed around 1,400 people -- mostly civilians -- and took some 240 people hostage.
The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza says nearly 9,500 people -- mostly women and children -- have since been killed in Israeli strikes and the intensifying ground campaign.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan separately told reporters that he held Netanyahu personally responsible for the growing civilian death count in the Gaza Strip.
"Netanyahu is no longer someone we can talk to. We have written him off," Turkish media quoted Erdogan as saying. - 'Stop this' -
Israel had earlier withdrawn all diplomats from Turkey and other regional countries as a security precaution.
The Israeli foreign ministry said last weekend it was "re-evaluating" its relations with Ankara because of Turkey's increasingly heated rhetoric about the Israel-Hamas war.
Erdogan said Saturday that Turkey was not fully breaking off diplomatic relations with Israel.
"Completely severing ties is not possible, especially in international diplomacy," Erdogan said.
He said MIT intelligence agency chief Ibrahim Kalin was spearheading Turkey's efforts to try and mediate an end to the war.
"Ibrahim Kalin is talking to the Israeli side. Of course, he is also negotiating with Palestine and Hamas," Erdogan said.
But he said Netanyahu bore the primary responsibility for the violence and had "lost the support of his own citizens".
"What he needs to do is take a step back and stop this," Erdogan said.
The Turkish leader had taken a more cautious tone in the first days of the war.
But he led a massive rally in Istanbul last weekend during which he accused the Israel government of behaving like a "war criminal" and trying to "eradicate" Palestinians.
Blinken will begin a two-day visit to Ankara on Sunday as part of his Middle East tour.
The top US diplomat was meeting with Arab counterparts in the Jordanian capital Amman on Saturday after visiting Israel the day before.
But he left Israel empty-handed on Friday after urging its leaders to do more to protect civilians in the Gaza Strip during Israel's war to destroy Hamas.

CCTV footage showed a suicide bomber carrying out blast in Turkey.

CCTV footage shows suicide bomber carrying out blast near Turkish Parliament

CCTV footage showed a suicide bomber carrying out the blast in Turkey.

A suicide bomber detonated an explosive device in the heart of the Turkish capital, Ankara, on Sunday, while a second assailant was killed in a shootout with police, the interior minister said.
The attack occurred hours before Parliament was set to reopen after its three-month summer recess with an address by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Two police officers were slightly injured during the attack near an entrance to the Ministry of Interior Affairs, Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. The attack was conducted by assailants who arrived at the scene inside a light commercial vehicle, he said.
&ldquo;Our heroic police officers, through their intuition, resisted the terrorists as soon as they got out of the vehicle,&rdquo; Yerlikaya later told reporters. &ldquo;One of them blew himself up while the other one was shot in the head before he had a chance to blow himself up.&rdquo; &ldquo;Our fight against terrorism, their collaborators, the (drug) dealers, gangs and organised crime organisations will continue with determination,&rdquo; he said.
The minister did not say who was behind the attack and there was no immediate claim of responsibility. Kurdish and far-left militant groups as well as the Islamic State group have carried out deadly attacks throughout the country in the past.
In his speech in parliament, Erdogan called the attack &ldquo;the last stand of terrorism.&rdquo; &ldquo;The scoundrels who targeted the peace and security of the citizens could not achieve their goals and they never will," he said.
The president reiterated his government's aim to create a 30-kilometer (20 mile) safe zone along its border with Syria to secure its southern border from attacks.
Turkiye has launched several incursions into northern Syria since 2016 to drive away the Islamic State group and a Kurdish militia group, known by the initials YPG, from the frontier, and controls swaths of territory in the area.
Turkiye views the YPG as an extension of the banned Kurdistan Workers' Party, or PKK, which is listed as a terror group by Turkiye, the United States and the European Union. The PKK has waged an insurgency against Turkiye since 1984. Tens of thousands of people have died in the conflict.
Last year, a bomb blast in a bustling pedestrian street in Istanbul left six people dead, including two children. More than 80 others were wounded. Turkiye blamed the attack on the PKK and the YPG.
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The State-run Anadolu Agency reported that the two attackers on Sunday had seized the vehicle in the central province of Kayseri from a veterinarian. The pro-government daily Sabah reported that they shot the man in the head and threw his body into a ditch by the side of the road. They then drove the vehicle to Ankara, roughly 300 kilometers (200 miles) away.
Security camera footage on Sunday showed the vehicle stopping in front of the ministry, with a man exiting it and rushing toward the entrance of the building before blowing himself up. A second man is seen following him.
Earlier, television footage showed bomb squads working near a vehicle in the area, which is located near the Turkish Grand National Assembly and other government buildings. A rocket launcher could be seen lying near the vehicle.
Turkish authorities later imposed a temporary blackout on images from the scene.
Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc said an investigation has been launched into the &ldquo;terror attack&rdquo;.
&ldquo;These attacks will in no way hinder Turkiye's fight against terrorism,&rdquo; he wrote on X. &ldquo;Our fight against terrorism will continue with more determination.&rdquo; Police cordoned off access to the city centre and increased security measures, warning citizens that they would be conducting controlled explosions of suspicious packages.
The two police officers were being treated in a hospital and were not in serious condition, Yerlikaya said.
Egypt, which has normalized ties with Turkiye after a decade of tensions, condemned the attack. A terse statement from the Foreign Ministry offered Egypt's solidarity with Turkiye.
The US Embassy in Ankara and other foreign missions also issued messages condemning the attack.
Erdogan in his speech did not provide any indication as to when Turkiye's parliament may ratify Sweden's membership in NATO.
Stockholm applied for NATO membership alongside Finland following Russia's invasion of Ukraine last year. While Finland has since joined, Turkiye blocked Sweden's membership in the military alliance, accusing it of not doing enough to tackle groups like PKK from operating on its soil.
In a posting on X, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Stockholm &ldquo;strongly condemns today's terrorist attack in Ankara. We reaffirm our commitment to long-term cooperation with Turkiye in combatting terrorism and wish for quick and full recovery of the ones injured&rdquo;.
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Two police officers are reported to be injured in a suicide bomb attack near Turkey's Parliament building in Ankara, country's interior minister said on X

Terrorist attack near parliament in Ankara: Turkish government

Blast, gunfire in Turkey's capital, Ankara: local media Explosion ahead of planned Parliament session Unidentified car carried out bomb attack: interior ministry

Terrorist attack near parliament in Ankara: Turkish govt

Two police officers are reported to be injured in a suicide bomb attack near Turkey's Parliament building in Ankara, country's interior minister said on X

An explosion was heard Sunday in the Turkish capital Ankara, close to parliament which was due to open its new session later in the day, an AFP correspondent reported.
The Turkish interior ministry has termed the blast in the capital as a 'terrorist attack'.
"Two terrorists arrived in a light military vehicle at around 9:30 am (0630 GMT), in front of the entrance gate of the General Directorate of Security of our Ministry of the Interior, and carried out a bomb attack," the ministry said.
Turkish media reported that gunfire was also heard in the area, with emergency services rushing to the scene.

Incumbent Erdogan's opponent Kemal Kilicdaroglu trailed him by over 20 lakh votes.

Turkey: Erdogan re-elected President after unprecedented 2nd-round election

Turkey: Erdogan re-elected President after the unprecedented 2nd-round election


Incumbent Erdogan's opponent Kemal Kilicdaroglu trailed him by over 20 lakh votes.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan won another term as the President of Turkey on May 28, 2023, after an unprecedented presidential runoff election.
Erdogan's challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu trailed him by over 20 lakh votes while counting was underway on the night of May 28. Erdogan, who has been accused of an increasingly authoritarian rule, now faces hurdles like high inflation and recovery from a devastating earthquake.
In two speeches &mdash; one in Istanbul and one in Ankara &mdash; Erdogan thanked the nation for entrusting him with the presidency for five more years. &ldquo;We hope to be worthy of your trust, as we have been for 21 years,&rdquo; he told supporters on a campaign bus outside his home in Istanbul in his first comments after the results emerged.
He ridiculed his challenger for his loss, saying &ldquo;bye bye bye, Kemal,&rdquo; as supporters booed. While saying that the divisions of the elections were now over, he continued to rail against his opponent as well as the former co-leader of the pro-Kurdish party who has been imprisoned for years over alleged links to terrorism.
(With PTI inputs)

Amreli in Gujarat has been the epicentre of an 'earthquake swarm', which refers to a sequence of mostly small tremors which can continue for days, weeks, and even months.

400 earthquakes in last 2 years: this Indian district is on tenterhooks after Turkey-Syria disaster

Amreli in Gujarat has been the epicentre of an 'earthquake swarm', which refers to a sequence of mostly small tremors which can continue for days, weeks, and even months.

With the recent calamity in Turkey and Syria highlighting the humongous threat posed by earthquakes, it has come to light that a district in India has experienced almost 400 earthquakes over the last 2 years.
Amreli district in Gujarat has been the epicentre of an 'earthquake swarm', which refers to a sequence of mostly small tremors which can continue for days, weeks, and even months. Between 23 and 25 February, some areas in Amreli recorded 4 quakes with magnitudes ranging from 3.1 to 3.4.
Residents of the Mitiyala village in the district have started sleeping outside their houses due to the frequent temblors, as per news agency PTI.
In 2001, a massive earthquake in Gujarat's Kutch had killed 13,800 people and injured 1.67 lakh.
Asked about the recent seismic activity in Amreli, Gandhinagar-based Institute of Seismological Research's (ISR) officiating Director General Sumer Chopra told PTI that this is an "earthquake swarm" event in which small tremors keep on recurring. This is mostly seasonal.
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"In the last two years and two months, we recorded 400 mild tremors in Amreli, out of which 86 per cent were below the intensity of 2, while 13 per cent were between the intensity of 2 and 3 and only in five events, it went above 3 magnitude,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;Most of these mild tremors are not even felt by the people. Just our machine records them,&rdquo; he said.
With a caveat that &ldquo;earthquakes cannot be predicted&rdquo;, Chopra said the possibility of a major earthquake is low when the 'earthquake swarm' is taking place.
(With PTI inputs)
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5.6-magnitude earthquake shakes southern Turkey, three weeks after twin quakes killed thousands of people
 
three weeks after twin quakes killed thousands of people

5.6-magnitude earthquake jolts southern Turkey, damaged buildings collapse

The epicentre of the tremor was the Yesilyurt district in the Malatya province, which was hit by the February 6 earthquake.&nbsp;

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit eastern Turkey on Monday, causing some buildings already damaged by a powerful tremor earlier this month to collapse, the government's disaster agency said.
The epicentre of the tremor was the Yesilyurt district in the Malatya province, which was hit by the February 6 earthquake that killed over 44,000 people in Turkey and thousands more in neighbouring Syria.
"After the 5.6 magnitude earthquake... it was found as a result of the field scanning studies that there were destroyed buildings," AFAD disaster agency tweeted.
"Our search and rescue teams were quickly dispatched to the region, and started to work," it added.
The local mayor, Mehmet Cinar, said he guided teams urgently to check whether there was anyone trapped under rubble.
"God willing, there's no loss of life," Cinar told Haber Turk television.
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In the wake of devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, we take a look at what India is doing to help the two countries 

The India Story | Turkey earthquake: India's history of aid 

Turkey has been affected by one of the biggest earthquakes in their history, which has caused thousands of deaths. India has joined in the international efforts for aid under the aegis of Operation 'Dost', just as it has stepped up to held the nation through history. 

We track India's long standing relationship with Turkey on the show tonight. 

In the wake of devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, we take a look at what India is doing to help the two countries&nbsp;

Turkey has been affected by one of the biggest earthquakes in their history, which has caused thousands of deaths. India has joined in the international efforts for aid under the aegis of Operation 'Dost', just as it has stepped up to hold the nation through history.&nbsp;
We track India's long-standing relationship with Turkey on the show tonight.&nbsp;

Halk TV, Tele 1 and FOX were all handed fines for reporting shortcomings in the government's earthquake response.

Turkey's media watchdog fines three outlets for quake coverage

Turkey's media watchdog fined three broadcasters on Wednesday for their coverage of the earthquake that rocked the country's south

Halk TV, Tele 1 and FOX were all handed fines for reporting shortcomings in the government's earthquake response.

Turkey's media watchdog fined three broadcasters on Wednesday for their coverage of the earthquake that rocked the country's south, killing more than 42,000 people, an opposition-nominated member of the watchdog said.
Halk TV, Tele 1 and FOX were all handed fines, calculated based on their revenues for the month preceding the infractions, for reporting shortcomings in the government's earthquake response.
The three channels are known for editorial lines critical of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Halk TV is strongly aligned with the CHP party, Turkey's main opposition.
Halk TV and Tele 1 were fined five percent of their January revenues, Ilhan Tasci, a member of the Radio and Television Supreme Council watchdog's board who was nominated by opposition parties, wrote on Twitter.
They were also ordered to suspend one of their daily programmes for five days.
Halk TV and FOX TV were also fined three percent of their January turnover for separate infractions, he added.
"All these penalties were based on comments and news after the earthquake," he wrote.
"We live in a time when reporting is considered a crime."
The head of Turkey's Journalists' Association, Nazmi Bilgin, called the decisions a "crime" against viewers, and described the watchdog as a "censorship board".
"With these penalties, the criminal members of (the watchdog), who disregard the right of the public to receive news and the right of the earthquake victims to be informed, commit a great crime," he said.
The editor-in-chief of Tele 1 Merdan Yanardag called the penalties a "complete disgrace".
Many destitute families have lashed out at the government for failing to reach them and save their loved ones from the rubble of the earthquake.
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Turkey, which was already battling runaway inflation and relying on rich allies for funding to keep its economy afloat, has launched a temporary wage support scheme and banned layoffs in 10 cities

Turkey bans layoffs as earthquake sends tremors through fragile economy

Turkey, which was already battling runaway inflation and relying on rich allies for funding to keep its economy afloat, has launched a temporary wage support scheme and banned layoffs in 10 cities

Turkey was already battling runaway inflation, which had reached over 80% in October last year, and was relying on rich allies for funding to keep its economy afloat when a massive earthquake killed tens of thousands, razed entire cities and left millions needing urgent help.
The earthquake, which has killed over 46,000 people has added to the woes of the already flailing economy with massive reconstruction costs.&nbsp;
According to the Turkish Enterprise and Business Confederation, the quake is expected to cost the country up to $84.1 billion. The Turkish Enterprise and Business Confederation said that the costs comprise $70.8 billion to repair homes, $10.4 billion from loss of national income and $2.9 billion from loss of working days.
A financial express report quotes Murat Kubilay, an independent financial advisor on the Turkish economy, who said that the quake will slow the economic activity on the national level and the recovery from it will not happen before 2024
For now, Turkey launched a temporary wage support scheme and banned layoffs in 10 cities to protect workers and businesses from the financial impact of the massive earthquakes that hit the south of the country earlier this month.
According to reports, employers whose workplaces were &ldquo;heavily or moderately damaged&rdquo; would benefit from support to partially cover wages of workers whose hours had been cut, the country&rsquo;s Official Gazette said on Wednesday.&nbsp;
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A total of three NDRF teams were sent to the quake-affected country on February 7 following Prime Minister Modi's directive to offer all possible assistance to that country.

Watch: PM Modi praises relief teams involved in Turkey's earthquake rescue operations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded the Indian assistance and disaster relief teams which were deployed in quake-hit Turkey 

A total of three NDRF teams were sent to the quake-affected country on February 7 following Prime Minister Modi's directive to offer all possible assistance to that country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded the Indian assistance and disaster relief teams which were deployed in quake-hit Turkiye and said that in the last few years India has strengthened its identity not just as a self-sufficient but selfless country.
A total of three NDRF teams were sent to the quake-affected country on February 7 following Prime Minister Modi's directive to offer all possible assistance to that country.
The Indian Army's medical team had also been deployed for providing extensive services to a large number of earthquake-hit people.
Addressing the personnel who had returned from quake-hit Turkiye, Modi said, "You have done great service to humanity and made India proud." "We consider the world as one family and see it our duty to quickly help any member in crisis," Modi told the relief teams.
India has strengthened its identity in last few years as a country of self-sufficiency which is also selfless and helps other countries, he said.
He said India is always ready to be the first responder whenever there is a crisis in the world.
"We have to strengthen our identity as the world's best relief and rescue team," he added.
In a tweet, Modi said their efforts in disaster response and relief measures have been commendable.
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Earlier in the day, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the Indian Army's medical team deployed under 'Operation Dost' in Turkiye has touched down in India.
The 99-member self-contained team successfully set up and ran a fully equipped 30-bedded Field Hospital in Iskenderun, Hatay, attending to nearly 4,000 patients round the clock, he said.
"Final NDRF team under #OperationDost returns home from T&uuml;rkiye. 3 Teams of 151 @NDRFHQ personnel &amp; dog squads extended assistance to earthquake affected T&uuml;rkiye," Bagchi had said on Twitter on Sunday.
"Teams executed search, rescue &amp; relief operations including life detection in 35 work sites of Nurda?? &amp; Antakya," he said.
India launched 'Operation Dost' to extend assistance to Turkiye as well as Syria after various parts of the two countries were hit by a devastating earthquake on February 6 that has killed more than 40,000 people.

Two earthquakes with magnitudes of 6.4 and 5.8 hit the Hatay province in the Turkey-Syria border region.

Fresh earthquake hits Turkey, Syria: more deaths, hundreds injured in latest temblors

Two earthquakes with magnitudes of 6.4 and 5.8 hit the Hatay province in the Turkey-Syria border region.

Even as Turkey had begun to wind-up search and rescue operations after the February 6 earthquake, new tremors hit the country on 20 February 2023, causing fresh devastation.
Two earthquakes with magnitudes of 6.4 and 5.8 hit the Hatay province in the Turkey-Syria border region. At least 3 people died while more than 200 were injured in Turkey due to the fresh quakes.
The new temblors shook the region which has seen the death toll cross the 46,000-mark in recent days.
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