Famous Turkish actor Cengiz Coşkun, also known for his role as Turgut Alp in historical drama serial Dirilis: Ertugrul, has extended his deep grief over loss of lives in wild fires of Turkey. Taking it to Instagram, Cengiz shared a photo of the burning forest with a heartbreaking caption that stated, “My heart is burning […]
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Ayeza Khan prays for affectees of forest fires that sweep across Turkey
Famous Pakistani actress Ayeza Khan, on Sunday, prayed for affectees of forest fires that sweep across Turkey. According to the details, six people have died and more than 330 have received medical treatment. Taking it to Instagram, Ayeza turned to her story and posted, “Pray for Turkey” followed by a folded hands emoji. In her […]
Turkey wildfires force more residents to flee homes
Wildfires in southern Turkey forced more people to flee their homes on Sunday as pressure on the government grew over its response to the deadly forest fires. Turkey has suffered the worst fires in at least a decade, official data show, with nearly 95,000 hectares (235,000 acres) burned so far this year, compared with an […]
Seven Kurdish family members killed in Turkey attack
Seven members of a Kurdish family were killed Friday in central Turkey by armed assailants who tried to burn their house in what rights activists said was a racist attack. The Dedeoglu family had been seriously injured in another attack in the middle of May by neighbours who warned them that they “will not let […]
Dozens hurt in Turkish forest fire near resort
Dozens of people were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation and several for burns as a forest fire ravaged several communities near a Mediterranean tourist resort in the south of Turkey on Wednesday, media reported. Footage on social media and Turkish TV showed rescuers dumping fire retardant from helicopters on burning buildings and fields in […]
Turkey plans talks with Taliban over Kabul airport
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday said Turkey was planning talks with the Taliban over the hardline Islamist group’s refusal to let Ankara run Kabul airport after US troops withdraw from Afghanistan. “God willing, we will see what kind of talks we will have with the Taliban and see where these talks take us,” Erdogan […]
Despite India’s opposition, NAM lauds PM Imran Khan’s support to Palestine cause
NEW YORK, Over India’s strong objections, a Non-Aligned Movement’s ministerial conference has commended the role of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan and four other leaders for their full support to the Palestinians cause, according to conference sources. The prime minister’s name was mentioned in a political declaration along with those of Saudi King Salman bin […]
Turkey bus crash kills 12 people: reports
Twelve people died and 26 others were injured when a bus carrying migrants crashed in eastern Turkey on Saturday night, local media reported, quoting authorities in the prefecture of Van. Among the dead were 11 migrants and a person who helped organise their illegal transport, the authorities were quoted as saying on Sunday. The injured […]
Hareem Shah’s mystery husband not seen on honeymoon in Turkey
Pakistani TikToker Hareem Shah updated fans via her social media accounts by showing that she is in Turkey for her honeymoon. She is seen roaming the streets wearing a red and white shirt, however, there are no signs of her mystery husband. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hareem shah […]
Turkey hits out at ‘unacceptable’ claims in US trafficking report
Turkey on Friday rejected “baseless allegations” in a US report citing the country for violations of the Child Soldiers Prevention Act for the use of child soldiers by Turkish-backed groups in Syria and Libya. The US State Department’s “2021 Trafficking in Persons Report” downgraded several countries and upgraded others for their efforts to combat the […]