Turkey

Pope Leo XIV 5 days ago

Reporter's Notebook: Thanksgiving weekend in Turkey with an American pope, next stop Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV completes pilgrimage to Turkey, meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and religious leaders while promoting peace and unity before traveling to Lebanon.

Pope Leo XIV 5 days ago

Pope Leo XIV begins Lebanon visit amid economic crisis, heightened security concerns

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Lebanon on the second leg of his historic first international trip as pontiff, visiting Christian communities amid regional tensions and ongoing crisis.

Pope Leo XIV 6 days ago

Pope Leo tours Istanbul's famous Blue Mosque, declines to pray alongside imam

Pope Leo XIV tours Istanbul's Blue Mosque but declines to pray, surprising Vatican officials who had to correct official records of the historic visit.

Pope Leo XIV November 27

Pope Leo XIV opens first foreign trip in Turkey with a visit to Christianity’s early heartlands

Pope Leo XIV makes historic first foreign trip to Turkey and Lebanon, marking 1,700 years since Council of Nicaea while supporting persecuted Christians.

World November 26

Middle East officials look toward second phase of Israel-Hamas ceasefire with two hostages left in Gaza

Turkey, Egypt and Qatar officials meet in Cairo to discuss the next phase of a Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal amid ongoing violation allegations and obstacles.

World November 20

Mossad–European intelligence operation launches sweeping crackdown on Hamas global terror network

Major counterterrorism raids across Germany, Austria, in a coordinated European intelligence operation, reveal Hamas network planning attacks on Israeli and Jewish targets.

Food-Drink November 19

Ancient fire reveals perfectly preserved and 'very important' 5,000-year-old food find

Ancient barley grains from 5,000 years ago discovered in Turkey's Van province reveal Bronze Age agricultural practices. The burned kernels were preserved at Iremir Mound site.

Israel November 13

Trump faces Middle East test as Netanyahu balks at Erdogan’s Gaza troop hopes

Turkey prepares 2,000 soldiers for potential Gaza peacekeeping mission under U.N. mandate, but Israel firmly rejects Anakara's military presence in the enclave.

Archaeology November 10

Ancient Christian mosaic with mysterious inscription unearthed at traditional birthplace of Abraham

A fifth-century Christian mosaic was unearthed in Urfa, Turkey, the traditional birthplace of Abraham, shedding light on early Byzantine art.

Archaeology October 23

Archaeologists uncover vast complex of ancient tombs in biblical city tied to St Paul's letter

Archaeologists in Turkey discovered over 60 ancient tombs in Colossae, the biblical city mentioned in St. Paul's famous New Testament epistle to early Christians.

Archaeology October 16

Once-in-a-century treasures dating back 4,500 years unearthed in legendary city

Turkish archaeologists discovered a golden brooch and rare jade stone in Troy's 2,500 B.C. settlement layer, providing new insights into the ancient city's pre-Greek civilization.

Donald Trump October 16

Trump signals new trust in Erdogan, raising concerns over Turkey’s ambitions in Gaza and beyond

Turkey seeks expanded influence in Gaza through construction contracts and peacekeeping roles as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan rebuilds trust with Washington after the ceasefire.

Turkey October 15

Turkey deports peaceful Christians under guise of ‘national security’ claims watchdog

Human rights advocate warns Turkey is systematically targeting Christians for deportation, with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's policies facing international scrutiny.

Donald Trump September 25

Trump: Erdogan could be ‘influential’ in ending Putin’s war by ending oil sales ‘if he wants’

President Donald Trump meets with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss Ukraine war, Russian oil imports, and potential F-35 fighter jet sales to Turkey.

Archaeology September 10

2,000-year-old Roman hall plus Christian symbols unearthed in biblical city from Book of Revelation

Recent excavations in the Turkish ruins of Laodicea reveal unique pentagonal Roman council hall with Christian etchings. The hall dates back some 2,000 years.

Disasters September 4

Luxury yacht tips and sinks minutes after launch as terrified passengers jump overboard

The $1M yacht Dolce Vento capsized and sank near Turkey shortly after launch, prompting an investigation into potential construction flaws or human error.

Travel August 3

Ancient Christian church reveals mysterious 1,600-year-old warning to nonbelievers: 'Only the righteous'

Archaeologists in Turkey recently uncovered an inscription near the entrance of a fifth-century Christian church in ancient Olympus. It has a message not seen in over 1,000 years.

Turkey July 27

1,700 evacuated, firefighter dead as Turkey wildfires tear through major city

Wildfires in Turkey scorched over 7,000 acres, killing 14 including rescue workers, and prompting legal action as blazes threaten neighboring countries.

Syria July 18

Regional powers clash after Israel targets Syrian territory in defense of vulnerable Druze civilians

Violence in Syria's Druze province has triggered Israeli military action, complicating relations with Turkey and creating a power vacuum that Iran could exploit.

Travel July 8

Divers discover 2,000-year-old shipwreck loaded with pristine ancient ceramics: 'Extremely valuable'

Turkish underwater archaeologists recently uncovered a 2,000-year-old shipwreck with hundreds of intact plates and bowls. The ceramics maintained their deep red colors due to ancient packaging.

Historic Sites June 23

Archaeologists discover untouched tomb linked to King Midas' dynasty: 'High level of wealth'

Archaeologists recently uncovered a royal tomb linked to King Midas' family in Turkey, revealing bronze vessels and insights into Phrygian funeral objects from the 8th century B.C.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy June 2

Ukraine, Russia meet for peace talks in Istanbul after explosive weekend

Istanbul is hosting Russian-Ukrainian peace talks Monday amid heightened tensions after Ukraine's drone attack on Russian airfields, and unclaimed bridge explosions.

Food-Drink May 31

Archaeologists unearth ancient bread that survived underground for 5,000 years

A rare 5,000-year-old bread loaf was recently found in Turkey's Eskisehir province. Preserved by burning, it's now recreated by bakers using ancient grains.

Vladimir Putin May 29

Putin masses 50,000 troops on Ukraine's north front as Trump again agrees to meet Russian, Ukrainian leaders

Russia's troop buildup on Ukraine's border raises tensions. Zelenskyy and Trump push for peace talks, but Moscow's refusal to hand over memorandum stalls negotiations.

World May 28

Turkey weighing citizens in public to fight obesity, critics slam the move as fat shaming

Turkey has launched a nationwide campaign to measure citizens’ weight in public to combat its rising obesity rates — a move critics argue amounts to public fat shaming and government overreach.

Terrorism May 23

US Ambassador Barrack named special envoy to Syria amid sanctions relief plan

U.S. Ambassador Tom Barrack to lead as Special Envoy for Syria, aiding in sanctions relief and regional stability efforts.

Opinion May 20

MORNING GLORY: A triumphant trip for Trump

President Donald Trump had a very successful trip to the Middle East, but only time will tell if his visit with Syria's president will pay off.

Ukraine May 16

Zelenskyy speaks with Trump, allies after Russia peace talks broker no ceasefire

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and world leaders discuss Russia's rejection of a ceasefire. President Donald Trump emphasizes the need for a direct meeting with Putin to resolve the conflict.

Donald Trump May 15

Rubio doubts 'anything productive' will happen in Ukraine peace talks without Trump, Putin

Trump and Putin's absence casts doubt on Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Turkey. Rubio stresses the need for their direct dialogue to achieve a breakthrough.

Turkey May 12

Kurdish militant group PKK to disband after four-decade insurgency against Turkey

After more than a four-decade insurgency carried out by Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) against Turkey, the US-designated terror group, says it has abandoned its armed struggle against Ankara.