Erdogan: Turkey coup bid ‘an act of treason’ latest
Government says 2,839 military personnel detained as coup put down despite pockets of resistance holding out in Ankara. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has spoken defiantly…
Qatar denounces military coup attempt in Turkey
Qatar condemned on Saturday an attempted military coup and said the emir telephoned Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan to express support for measures taken by the…
Emirates, Etihad airways cancel flights to Turkey
Residents advised to delay travel; UAE citizens advised to stay indoors in Turkey The Emirates Airlines has announced cancellation of two of its Turkey-bound flights,…
Theodore Karasik: The Turkish counterintelligence failure within their own armed forces
Some experts and politicians in Turkey and abroad argue that the United States may be behind the coup in Turkey, or at least Washington could…
A Quick Guide to Dubai’s Markets
The textile market in Dubai offers all sorts of interesting and exotic treasures. In a city that’s known for its over-the-top mega malls and is…
Turkish coup quashed, 194 reported killed in clashes
A bloody coup attempt by a large number of soldiers, including high-ranking generals was quashed by the security forces on July 16 as hundreds of…
Turkish ‘Black Hawk’ military helicopter lands in Alexandroupoli
Pro-coup passengers ask for political asylum A Turkish ‘black hawk’ military helicopter has landed at Alexandroupoli, northern Greece, after requesting for permission from Greek authorities….
Yemen govt delegation eschews Kuwait-hosted peace talks
UN envoy to Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh on Friday evening headed to Saudi capital Riyadh in an effort to persuade a Yemeni government delegation to…
Eastern Turkey’s Ani Ruins in World Heritage List
The World Heritage Committee included Friday the Ani Ruins in eastern Turkey on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The Ani Ruins are located in the Kars…
Will Saudi Arabia Open Itself Up for Tourism?
Desert “glamping,” pristine diving spots and some of the best archaeological sites you’ve never heard of all await visitors to Saudi Arabia. There is just…