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'On the issue of extradition, the individuals are Saudi nationals. They're detained in Saudi Arabia, and the investigation is in Saudi Arabia, and they will be prosecuted in Saudi Arabia,' Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said at a regional defence forum in the Bahraini capital. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Khashoggi's killers will be prosecuted in Saudi Arabia, says Minister

Erdogan on Friday called for the extradition of the 18 Saudi nationals who authorities say were involved in the murder of Khashoggi.

27 Oct 2018 1:59 PM

Jamal Khashoggi – a fierce critic of Saudi’s human rights violations and of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s policies – disappeared after entering Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2 to complete the required paperwork for his marriage. (Photo: AFP | File)

Body parts of murdered journalist found in Saudi official's home: report

Reports say Khashoggi, the 59-year-old Washington Post contributor’s body had been 'cut up' and his face 'disfigured'.

24 Oct 2018 3:08 PM

'Bad deal, should have never been thought of. Somebody really messed up. And they had the worst cover-up ever,' Trump said. (Photo: File)

Khashoggi killing 'one of worst cover-ups' in history: Trump

'They had a very bad original concept. It was carried out poorly,' Trump declared in the Oval Office.

24 Oct 2018 10:33 AM

Trump said the Saudis had a 'very bad original concept' in killing the 59-year-old Saudi insider-turned-critic. (Photo: AFP)

US revokes Saudi Arabia visas in first action over Jamal Khashoggi

'It was carried out poorly and the cover-up was one of the worst in the history of cover-ups,' Trump said.

24 Oct 2018 7:59 AM

Erdogan added he still wanted answers on numerous issues including 'who gave orders' to the team and where the corpse is. (Photo: AFP | File)

Khashoggi murder 'planned', Saudi suspects tampered with cameras: Erdogan

Erdogan said that murder was 'planned' days in advance according to 'roadmap' set up by Saudi team who were sent to Istanbul.

23 Oct 2018 3:51 PM

Saudi journalists collect their press badges for the Future Investment Initiative -- a key gathering overshadowed by the killing of critic Jamal Khashoggi. (Photo: AFP)

Saudi hosts investment forum under Khashoggi shadow

International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde and US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin have pulled out.

23 Oct 2018 2:04 PM

Kalin's comments came ahead of a hugely anticipated address to ruling party lawmakers by Erdogan on Tuesday which the president has vowed will reveal the 'naked truth' about the Khashoggi case. (Photo: File)

'Nothing will remain secret' in Khashoggi murder case: Turkey

'From start, line of our President (Erdogan) has been clear. Nothing will remain secret in this case,' presidential spokesman Kalin said.

23 Oct 2018 10:39 AM

Khashoggi, a Washington Post contributor and critic of the Islamic petro-state's powerful crown prince, was last seen on October 2 entering his country's consulate in Istanbul. (Photo: File)

Turkey will 'reveal whatever happened' in Khashoggi death

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday night spoke with Saudi King Salman and the two agreed to continue cooperation in the probe.

20 Oct 2018 5:13 PM

The Turkish authorities are focusing on a black van that left the premises as part of a convoy about two hours after Khashoggi entered the consulate. (Photo: AP)

The price of a journalist’s criticism in Saudi Arabia

Sadly, there is every reason to suspect that the allegations are not unfounded, notwithstanding Saudi Arabia’s vociferous denials.

11 Oct 2018 12:44 AM

Khashoggi had written a series of columns for the Washington Post that were critical of Saudi Arabia's assertive Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has led a widely publicized drive to reform the Sunni monarchy but has also presided over the arrests of activists and businessmen. (Photo: AFP)

Photos surface of 15-member assassination squad who may have killed Jamal Khashoggi

Report by Sabah newspaper, which is close to Turkish President Erdogan, published images of the men apparently taken at passport control.

10 Oct 2018 2:29 PM

'The operations of the Turkish army in Jarabulus, Al-Bab and Afrin will be carried out in other Syrian regions, up to the Iraqi border,' Recep Tayyip Erdogan said. (Photo: ANI)

Turkish forces to continue counter-terrorism ops in Iraq, Syria: President

Turkish troops, along with various Syrian opposition groups took part in several military ops, mostly against Kurdish militants in Syria.

19 Aug 2018 3:21 PM

Poor US-Turkey ties risk Nato’s future

Retired Admiral James Stavridis, an ex-NATO supreme allied commander, urged US and Turkey to do all they can to improve relations.

15 Aug 2018 2:39 AM

Erdogan has been repeatedly photographed with Apple products including the iPhone and iPad. (Photo: File)

Will get Samsung, boycott iPhone: Turkey prez in retaliation to US sanctions

Erdogan said Turkey was facing an 'economic attack' and a 'bigger, deeper operation' but showed no sign of making concessions to US.

14 Aug 2018 3:54 PM

urkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (Photo: AP)

Will Erdogan’s Turkey be a model for Imran?

Islamabad, Beijing, Moscow are all persuaded that the Taliban will have to be part of the solution in Afghanistan.

03 Aug 2018 5:16 AM

Multiculturalism & Europe: Don’t forget history

The 78-day US bombing of Serbia during the Kosovo war was designed to oust the Serbian dictator, Slobodan Milosevic.

20 Jul 2018 6:28 AM

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (Photo: AP)

Erdogan’s victory: A lesson for Indian Oppn

Even the majority community that the BJP hopes to consolidate by accentuating social schisms has seen through the game.

08 Jul 2018 12:46 AM

Turkey changes to rattle region

Erdogan is one of those like Donald Trump and Xi Jinping or even the Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte, who are inclined towards establishing one-man rule.

28 Jun 2018 2:48 AM

Pak religious alliance vows Sharia law

He said that their rivals were preaching western agenda in Pakistan but they would not succeed in their mission.

26 Jun 2018 2:26 AM

BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra. (Photo: PTI)

Reporters' Diary: BJP’s shouting brigade

While Indian sports lovers are currently glued to the IPL, an effort is on to showcase India’s traditional sports at the international level.

07 May 2018 6:51 AM

Kurds being crushed as US, Russia look the other way

Never mind that the Turkish supremo did his best to thwart the Kurdish-led defence of Kobani against an IS assault.

08 Feb 2018 2:17 AM

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