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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.