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Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Politics 'Turkey probing UAE spy's link to Khashoggi murder' Turkey arrested two intelligence operatives in Istanbul on Monday who confessed to spying on Arab nationals on behalf of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of whom is suspected... More
Asia Pacific 'Local group behind Sri Lanka suicide bombings' The coordinated Easter Sunday bombings that ripped through Sri Lankan churches and luxury hotels, killing more than 290 people, were carried out by seven suicide bombers from... More
Life Top places in Turkey to travel with your toddler If you're looking for a holiday and you're not leaving the kids with the babysitter, here's the top 5 spots to consider when you come to Turkey. More
Asia Pacific 5 killed as magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits central Philippines At least five people were killed when buildings collapsed near Manila after a powerful earthquake set skyscrapers swaying and drove terrified locals into the street. Rescuers... More
Asia Pacific Infant dies on AirAsia flight from Malaysia A 2-month-old baby girl has died onboard an AirAsia flight from Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur to Australia's Perth, it was reported on Monday. The flight crew had requested emergency... More
Turkey Ex-boyfriend of Turkish singer sentenced to prison A Turkish court handed down actor Ahmet Kural a suspended prison term on Monday for assaulting his pop star girlfriend Sıla Gençoğlu. This has been the most high-profile... More
Minorities Erdoğan highlights tolerance in Easter message President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a message congratulating Turkey's Christian citizens on the occasion of the Easter holiday, emphasizing the importance of tolerance and... More
War On Terror 4 PKK terrorists brought to Turkey from Iraq Four PKK terrorists nabbed by security forces at Iraq's Mount Sinjar have been brought to Turkey as part of an operation by the Turkish intelligence services, reports said... More
Science Turkey, Belarus sign Antarctic research agreement Turkey and Belarus signed an agreement to cooperate on polar research on Monday, months after Turkey completed its third National Antarctic Science Expedition. The agreement... More
Asia Pacific Bomb, detonators found near Sri Lanka airport, bus hub Sri Lankan police found 87 bomb detonators at the main bus station in the capital, Colombo, on Monday, a spokesman said, a day after suicide bombers attacked churches and... More
Sports Felix Grossschartner wins Tour of Turkey Felix Grossschartner of the Bora-Hansgrohe team won 55th Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey on Sunday. Cyclists rode through the Eurasia tunnel connecting Asia to Europe... More
Americas Nothing wrong with taking Russian help: Trump's lawyer President Donald Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani insisted Sunday there was "nothing wrong" with the president's 2016 campaign taking information from the Russians, as House Democrats... More
Sports 3 pro mountaineers killed in avalanche in Canada's Banff The bodies of three world-renowned professional mountaineers -- two Austrians and an American -- were found Sunday after they went missing during an avalanche on a western... More
Arts Traditional art brings new life to frames Located in Istanbul's Sultanahmet neighborhood, The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts hosts a brand new exhibition, "The Oldest New," by calligrapher Mustafa Cemil Efe. Introducing... More
Europe UK police arrest nearly 1,000 in climate change protest Nearly 1,000 people have been arrested in London since an environmentalist protest has started a week ago, British police said Sunday. Some 40 people have been charged... More
Turkey 'Making 'smart cities' should be prioritized in Turkey' Eight cities in Turkey are expected to become "smart cities" by 2025, according to an expert. The smart city is a new approach to urban planning with a goal of connecting... More
Europe Zelensky clinches Ukraine presidency by landslide Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky appears to have won a landslide victory in Ukraine's presidential election on Sunday, a final national exit poll, showed on Sunday. trouncing incumbent... More

Economy Turkey's consumer confidence climbs 6.9% in April Turkish consumers' confidence in the economy rose by 6.9% in April, the country's statistical authority announced Monday. The consumer confidence index stood at 63.5 this... More
Business US ends sanctions waivers for importing Iranian oil In a bid to deprive the Iranian regime of its main source of income, the U.S. decided not to extend significant reduction exceptions for eight countries for oil purchases from Iran at the end of the 180-day period to expire on May 2 and looks to make up for the loss with OPEC countries More
Energy Belt and Road to prop up Chinese renewable projects in Turkey Located in the middle corridor of the trillion-dollar Belt and Road project, Turkey has seen a spike in energy investments from China, especially in the renewables industry More
Politics Turkish military to hold joint drills with Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan The Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) will soon participate in a number of joint military drills with Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Pakistan to strengthen military cooperation between... More
Asia Pacific Fear of more terror attacks spreads across Sri Lanka After a series of coordinated blasts killed nearly 300 on Easter Sunday, the terror threat still prevails across Sri Lanka as police are criticized for failing to prevent the attacks More
Elections YSK convenes to discuss AK Party, MHP appeals over Istanbul polls The Supreme Election Council (YSK) convened Monday at its Ankara headquarters to evaluate appeals made by the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) and the Nationalist... More
Turkey April 23: A day dedicated to the world's children Turkey marks its April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day today, a unique occasion devoted almost a century ago to children, where youngsters from around the world bond with their Turkish peers and have fun More
Books Ruth Ware: 'It's a great time to be a female crime writer' One of the strongest writers of psychological thrillers today, Ruth Ware met Turkish booklovers at the 11th Istanbul International Literature Festival. In an interview with Daily Sabah, Ware discussed her writing career and inspirations More
Politics Parties, officials strongly condemn attack on CHP chairman President Erdoğan condemned the attack, opposing any kind of violence. The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has launched a probe against the attackers More
Health Centuries-old remedy returns with festival It is that time of the year again when you can enjoy some sweet mesir and reboot your health with this 500-year-old recipe. Turkey's second-oldest festival, the Mesir Festival... More
Arts Doyen photographer's legacy appreciated around the world Having passed away at the age of 90 on Oct. 17, 2018, Ara Güler was known and respected by both Turkish citizens and art circles around the world with his unique approach... More
Syrian Crisis '3rd prisoner swap between regime, opposition completed' The Bashar Assad regime and opposition groups have swapped detainees in northern Syria for the third time in line with the Astana process, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said... More
Americas Magnitude 5.4 quake sways tall buildings in Mexico A magnitude 5.4 earthquake in southern Mexico caused tall buildings to sway in the Mexican capital Monday, prompting hundreds of office workers to briefly evacuate along a... More
Africa 10 killed, 30 children injured in Nigeria after policeman rams car into crowd Ten people were killed and more than 30 injured when a policeman rammed his car into a group of children during an Easter procession in northeast Nigeria, before being killed... More
Syrian Crisis Syrian regime’s blockade in Rukban refugee camp continues, residents say The Bashar Assad regime in Syria continues to forcefully evacuate the residents of Rukban refugee camp along the border with Jordan, with some 1,000 civilians leaving the... More
Economy Turkey seeks $1 billion trade volume with Tajikistan Turkey and Tajikistan enjoys close political and commercial ties and wants to double trade volume, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said Monday. Çavuşoğlu and his Tajik... More

Columns

Threats over S-400s could damage Turkey-US alliance Kılıç Buğra Kanat It is no coincidence that Turkey has been a frequent venue for James Bond movies. Three Bond movies have been set... More

Sri Lanka, Hakkari or Christchurch: Terror is the enemy of humanity Ozan Ceyhun As the Christian world was celebrating Easter this weekend, the sad news from Sri Lanka shook all of humanity.... More

Notes from the 'United States of Amnesia' Hakkı Öcal This week I have been discussing with a few acquaintances of mine the Mueller Report and its impact on U.S. foreign... More

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Opinion

Threatening the ICC Imran Jan In Colombia, when Pablo Escobar was at the height of his drug career and when he was the most lethal, judges in... More

Who is to blame for Turkey-US strife? Markar Esayan As you probably know, David Satterfield, U.S. President Donald Trump's pick for U.S. ambassador to Ankara, testified... More

The current political landscape in Malaysia Muhammet Ali Güler Initially serving from 1981 to 2003, Mahathir Mohamad is not only the longest serving prime minister in Malaysia's... More

Historical background to the Pontic genocide allegations Ferhat Küçük The Pontic genocide allegations against Turkey are raised by right-wing Greek groups in order to increase their... More

AIPAC's weakening grip on US foreign policy Abukar Arman AIPAC relies heavily on U.S. mainstream media for the dissemination of Israel's narrative and for perception management... More

Iranian, Saudi interests conflict in Iraq's energy market Omid Shokri Kalehsar The lack of infrastructure for supplying electricity makes Iraq a battleground for energy between regional rivals... More

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