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India's coronavirus plan: EU and UK, passengers barred, schools may close

With the cases of the coronavirus swelling in the country, the government on Monday prohibited entry of passengers from EU countries, Turkey and the UK from March 18 till March 31. The Union health ministry also said four new coronavirus cases -- one each from Odisha, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and Kerala, have been reported, taking the total number of cases to 114 on Monday. These cases, include 10 discharged, three cured and two reported deaths. After the Group of Ministers (GoM) meeting, the government has proposed social distancing measures to be in force till March 31, the ministry officials told reporters. The 'contact tracing activity' of these positive cases has led to identification of more than 5,200 contacts, who are kept under surveillance, they added. "Travel of passengers from member countries of the European Union, the European Free Trade Association, Turkey and United Kingdom to India is prohibited with effect from 18th March 2020," said Lav Aggarwal, the Joint ...

Turkey says it destroyed 'chemical warfare facility' in northwest Syria

The Turkish army destroyed overnight "a chemical warfare facility, located some 13 kilometres south of Aleppo, along with a large number of other regime targets," the senior official told reporters

9 killed, 100 injured in magnitude 5.7 earthquake near Turkey-Iran border

The quake centered west of the Iranian city of Khoy and affected villages in the Turkish province of Van

India serves strong demarche on Turkey over Erdogan's Kashmir comments

MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said India rejected the repeated attempts by Turkey to justify the cross-border terrorism "practised so blatantly" by Pakistan

Erdogan backs Pak's stand on Kashmir, says issue close to both countries

Voicing his country's support to Pakistan's stand on the Kashmir issue, he said it can be resolved not through conflict or oppression but on the basis of justice and fairness.

Three dead as plane skids off runway breaks into three parts in Istanbul

Live images broadcast on Turkish television showed several people climbing through a large crack in the severed aircraft and escaping onto one of the wings at the rear

6.8 magnitude powerful earthquake shocks eastern Turkey, 22 people killed

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said all steps were being taken to aid people affected by the quake, which caused widespread fear.

No curbs on Turkey, Malaysia; will treat all nations equally: Piyush Goyal

"And if some of the restrictions impact Malaysia, I don't think that will be the only country impacted," he said.

Year in Review: Amazon fire to Baghdadi killing, top global events of 2019

Days before we enter the new year, 2020, Business Standard looks back at the top global events that made headlines and drew attention in 2019

US seeks clarity after Erdogan threatens to close its bases in Turkey

The US air force uses the air base at Incirlik for raids on positions held by the Islamic State group in Syria

Market force: How India is using its economic clout in the diplomatic arena

For India, this changing diplomatic style comes with its own set of risks. If not handled well, New Delhi's credibility as a serious global player might be on the line

Turkey says will use Russian S-400s despite US threat of sanctions

Last month the US said Turkey would be spared sanctions under a 2017 law if the S-400 system is not turned on

Trump says he will discuss $100-billion trade deal with Turkey's Erdogan

US lawmakers in both parties had urged Trump not to host the Turkish leader at the White House following the offensive, which targeted American Kurdish allies who helped to defeat Islamic State

Govt issues travel advisory for Indians visiting Turkey amid tension

The Government of India has been receiving queries from Indian nationals on travelling to Turkey in view of the situation in the region, says Embassy

Calm in northeast Syria as US-Turkey fragile ceasefire holds

Trump's move also means the extent of Turkey's ambitions in the region is likely to be determined by Russia and Iran

Turkey will set up dozen observation posts across northeast Syria: Erdogan

Erdogan underlined Ankara's continued ambition to establish a presence along 300 miles of territory inside Syria

Who are the Kurds, and why is Turkey attacking them in Syria?

Why did Turkey invade? Why did America leave? How did the Kurds gain so much land? We answer 10 key questions about the Turkish invasion of northern Syria

'Don't be a fool': Trump in a letter to Erdogan against Syria offensive

White House announced that US Vice President Mike Pence will meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on October 17

Donald Trump imposes sanctions on Turkey as Syrian crisis escalates

Turkey's military offensive is endangering civilians and threatening peace, security and stability in the region, Trump said,

US poised to impose sanctions on Turkey as Syria incursion escalates

The Trump administration leaving open the option of penalties aimed at military transactions, arms exports and energy shipments to the Turkish military