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Time of India
08-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Kurdish leader warns of renewed ISIS threat, seeks India's support
1 2 Hyderabad: Kurdistan National Congress (KNK) leaders warned on Thursday that ISIS is once again rising in Syria and neighbouring regions, posing a renewed global threat. Nilufer Koç, a member of the KNK executive council, told a Hyderabad audience that KNK possesses documentary evidence of past Turkish support for ISIS and cautioned that such links may persist. Koç said recent violent episodes in Syria show that jihadist forces remain active and can be mobilised quickly. "The brutal attacks in March against the Alawites in Latakia and the Druze in Suweyda are a stark reminder that the jihadist threat persists. There are several hundred dormant IS cells across Syria, particularly around Kurdish areas, and these proxy groups can be activated at any time," she said. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad Pointing to rising local crimes, Koç added that kidnappings, robberies and extortion have become common in parts of Syria. She said the activity in Suweida and Latakia included reports of abductions in July and signs of heightened group movements. Koç warned that proxy forces are frequently used by outside powers to pursue geopolitical or demographic goals. "Such tactics will continue unless those responsible are held accountable," she said. She credited Kurdish forces for defeating the Islamic State militarily between 2014 and 2019 and noted that Kurds are now assisting Alawite and Druze communities confronting new aggressors. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo She also accused Turkey of sustaining ties with extremist groups. "We have thousands of documents proving how the Turkish govt used IS against our people. Unfortunately, we know that Turkey still has contacts with such groups," Koç said, adding that similar dangers threaten Iraq and the Kurdish region there. Urging political reform, Koç called on Turkey, Iran and Syria to grant Kurds full and equal citizenship. "Kurds should be able to live freely in their homelands: speak their language, practice their culture and make political choices. These states must democratise and uphold the rule of law," she said, stressing that regional and international politics have long ignored the existence of some 50 million Kurds. Koç urged India to support international recognition for the Kurds, suggesting observer status or a special UN role for stateless peoples and proposing Indian assistance in rebuilding Syrian-Kurdish areas. She recommended cultural and academic exchanges to strengthen Kurdish-Indian ties, noting historical affinities and shared words like 'azadi' and 'dil.' The KNK delegation is in Hyderabad for cultural and review programmes and to meet local stakeholders. KNK said it will share its documentary evidence with Indian officials and the international community, urging immediate diplomatic engagement to prevent further destabilisation and to protect vulnerable communities across the region. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
Qatar Tribune
11-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Turkcell's Q1 2025 profits soar amid strong operational performance
Agencies Turkcell, Turkey's top mobile phone operator and largest data center operator, has made a strong start to 2025, according to its first quarter results announced Saturday. The operator is boating a net profit of TL 3.1 billion ($79 million) in the first three months of the year, maintaining a strong operational performance streak. Turkcell's consolidated income jumped by 12.7% year on year to hit TL 48 billion while its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) reached TL 21 billion with a 19% increase, marking the highest quarter result of the past decade and a 2.3%-point increase in annual margin. The company also recorded a growth rate of 47.5% in the Data Center and Cloud field, and 31.5% in the TechFin financing expenses were TL 1.3 billion with a 61.7% decline despite fluctuations in the foreign currency rates. The brand's mobile application offering personalized infrastructure and user-friendly design, has also reached 26.7 million active users and 543 million visits. Turkcell Superonline, which includes the operator's digital channels, has seen a 23% year on year increase in users, as well. According to Turkcell CEO Ali Taha Koç, the strong quarterly results have reinforced the company's belief about hitting all 2025 targets. 'This strong performance reflects the resilience of our diversified business model and our ability to execute on our strategy,' he said, assuring Turkcell would continue investing in opportunities in line with its goals of sustainable growth and creating value for all stakeholders. Koç touted Turkcell's continued leadership in the mobile phone market, reporting a net growth of 153,000 more contract subscribers in the first quarter. The share of postpaid subscribers in the total of mobile subscribes rose 4% points, reaching 76%, which is the highest rate the company has recorded since 2000. We have gained 1.6 million postpaid mobile subscribers in the past 12 months,' Koç said, noting a 15.9% annual climb in mobile average revenue per user (ARPU). Turkcell has also signed on in total 30,000 new clients for fixed fiber internet services and expanded its fiber internet network to include 43,000 new households. A total of six million households have access to Turkcell's fiber internet service as of March 2025, according to Koç. 'We closely keep up to date with new technologies to develop user experience and provide innovation in the fastest, most efficient way to our clients,' he said. Koç lauded Turkcell as the Turkey's first operator to offer Wi-Fi 7 technology to its fiber users in February.
