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

June 23, 2025

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.

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

June 2, 2025

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.

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

May 31, 2025

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.

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

May 29, 2025

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.

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

May 28, 2025

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.

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

May 23, 2025

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.

MORNING GLORY: A triumphant trip for Trump

May 20, 2025

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.

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

May 16, 2025

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.

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

May 15, 2025

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.

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

May 12, 2025

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.