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Russian men flee to Turkey to avoid Putin’s mobilisation for Ukraine war

Russian men have been fleeing in large numbers since the Kremlin announced a partial military draft to sustain its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Turkey, where some 50,000 Russian nationals have applied for residency since February, is one of their destinations of choice. Our correspondents in Istanbul bring you this report.

France 24

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The Hindu

PFI’s alleged links in Turkey and Qatar being probed

The outfit’s alleged links with extremist elements abroad being looked into, says an official

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Erdogan urges Putin to reduce tensions, extend Ukraine grains deal

Turkey's Tayyip Erdogan pressed Vladimir Putin in a call on Thursday to take steps to reduce tensions in Ukraine and urged the Russian leader to extend a deal protecting Black Sea grains exports, the president's office said.

Reuters

PFI module had planned attacks on Jews visiting Tamil Nadu hill station, say NIA officials

The module comprising about 15 youths and their associates from southern States had also conspired to attack High Court judges, senior police officers and Muslims belonging to Ahmediya sect with the intention of committing terror acts within India, according to a NIA investigation

The Hindu

Dad donned disguise in 'sinister and disturbing' kidnap plot to take son out of country

The six-year-old boy, who was snatched from a car and told they were going on holiday near Turkey, suffered a broken leg in the incident and ended up spending Christmas Day in hospital

Daily Mirror

Turkey to re-inforce military presence in northern Cyprus -Erdogan

Turkey will re-inforce its military presence in northern Cyprus after the United States lifted defence trade restrictions on Cyprus, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday.

Reuters

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Money warning to UK travellers heading to Spain, Turkey, Ireland or Dubai

Alicante, Antalya, Dubai, Dublin, Malaga and Tenerife all faced huge changes to prices at certain times

Liverpool Echo

Mum may be disabled for life after falling off buggy and down cliff in Turkey

She was rushed to a hospital in Turkey where she was treated for over three weeks for six fractured vertebrates, a fractured pelvis, internal bleeding and permanent nerve damage

Wales Online

'The Anxious Diary of Istanbul': Top Turkish cartoonist describes political climate

Ersin Karabulut is one of Turkey's most famous cartoonists. His new autobiographical comic strip "The Anxious Diary of Istanbul" has just been published as a book here in France. He joins us from Istanbul to tell us more about how the political climate is affecting artists there.

France 24

Turkey summons German envoy after politician likens Erdogan to 'sewer rat'

Turkey's foreign ministry summoned the German ambassador to Ankara on Tuesday to protest over comments made by a senior German politician who likened President Tayyip Erdogan to a "little sewer rat".

Reuters

Cheaper holidays for Brits as pound plummets including Turkey and Poland

Japan, South Korea, Argentina, Turkey, Poland, Sweden and Hungary may be good places for Brits to visit at the moment, as the British pound suffers a major devaluation

Daily Mirror

Russians paying £25,000 for seats on private planes after war mobilisation

Passengers heading to Armenia and Turkey amid fears Russia could soon close borders to men of fighting age

The Guardian - UK

Thais to stick to their style in battle with hosts Poland

Fresh from their stunning victory over world No.6 Turkey in their opening game, Thailand are looking to continue their winning ways at the FIVB Women's World Championship when they take on co-hosts Poland on Tuesday.

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Family refused Jet2 compensation as 'plane runs out of sandwiches'

Traveller complains lack of sarnies 'doesn't seem extraordinary circumstances' after flight from Turkey was delayed for 16 hours

The Independent UK

Turkey vows to defend interests against Greece amid tensions

Turkey has summoned the Greek ambassador to protest the alleged deployment of dozens of U.S.-made armored vehicles to Greek islands which Ankara says should remain demilitarized in line with international treaties

WEKU

Russian men flee the country. Many are showing up in Istanbul

Men are fleeing Russia by land or air days after President Vladimir Putin said he was mobilizing more forces into Ukraine. NPR met Russians arriving in Turkey, where they don't need visas to enter.

Radio France Internationale

Rights group blasts Turkey over plastic recycling health risks

Turkey's plastic recycling industry has been harshly criticised in a Human Rights Watch report that highlights health problems for workers and residents who live near processing plants. The report also attacks the European Union, for which Turkey is the primary plastics recycler.

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Turkey says Malaysia, Indonesia interested in buying armed drones

Turkey said on Monday that Malaysia and Indonesia had expressed keen interest in buying armed drones from Turkish defence firm Baykar, which has supplied the weapons to several countries after battlefield successes.

Radio France Internationale

Tensions rise between Greece and Turkey over island military bases

Tensions continue to escalate between Turkey and Greece over territorial disputes in the Aegean Sea. In the past, such tensions have been defused by US or European leaders, but this time there are fears they could be distracted by the Ukraine conflict.

Al Jazeera

Iranian support vital for Hamas after ties restored with Syria

As Turkey and more Arab countries restore ties with Israel, Hamas is left with fewer allies in the region, say analysts.

Reuters

Saudi crown prince meets with Turkish officials - SPA

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Turkey's Finance Minister Nureddin Nebati and Ibrahim Kalin, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's spokesman and chief foreign policy adviser, in Jeddah on Saturday, Saudi state news agency SPA reported.

Bangkok Post

Thai spikers shock Turkey at world championships

ARNHEM, Netherlands: Thailand defeated longtime nemesis Turkey 3-2 in a thrilling five-set opener at the FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Championship on Saturday.

Daily Record

Meghan Markle shares favourite holiday spot, labelling it 'invigorating'

Before joining the Royal Family the Duchess of Sussex frequently travelled the world.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine Says its Ports Have Shipped Around 4.7 Mln Tons of Food Under Grain Deal

A total of 211 ships with 4.7 million tons of agricultural products on board have left Ukraine so far under a deal brokered by the United Nations and Turkey to unblock Ukrainian sea ports, the Ukrainian infrastructure ministry said on Saturday. According to Reuters, the ministry said eight ships with…

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