WorldPope Leo XIV visits Blue Mosque in Istanbul, unites faithful with stadium massThe Pope urged worshippers in Istanbul to 'build bridges of unity'.30 Nov 04:16 AM
WorldPope marks 1700 years of Nicaea with call for Christian unity in TurkeyThe service at Lake Iznik marked 1700 years since the Council of Nicaea.29 Nov 02:50 AM
World'A source of stability': Pope Leo XIV begins historic Turkey visitThe 70-year-old pontiff is on his first overseas trip since his May election.27 Nov 09:20 PM
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WorldRussian goes missing during Bosphorus swimming raceSwimmers were racing in Istanbul from Turkey's Asian side to its European side.25 Aug 08:58 PM
WorldRussia claims advance into key Ukraine region amid stalled peace talksForces advanced into Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, escalating the invasion.08 Jun 06:30 PM
World'Unproductive': Ukraine peace talks end without wider truce agreementThe meeting in Istanbul ended without a breakthrough on a wider truce in the conflict.03 Jun 12:07 AM
WorldUkraine-Russia attempt to end Europe's largest conflict since WWIIOfficials to meet in Istanbul in attempt to end the three-year war after Kyiv strike.02 Jun 03:14 AM
WorldWatch: Swarms of drones from parked trucks destroy Putin’s bombersThe operation, called ‘Spiderweb’, caused $2 billion of damage, Ukraine claims.01 Jun 06:34 PM
WorldUN warns peace talks for Ukraine-Russia conflict just barely aliveOfficials praise recent diplomatic efforts but say drone attacks endangering negotiations.29 May 11:57 PM
WorldRussia to present peace terms to Ukraine at Istanbul talksKremlin rules out three-way meeting between Putin, Zelenskyy and Trump.28 May 06:42 PM
WorldThirteen killed as Russia launches record drone strikes on UkraineRussia launched a record 298 drones against Ukraine overnight, officials said.26 May 03:10 AM
World'Massive enemy attack': Drone and missile strike hits KyivEight people were wounded in incident, Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap gets under way.24 May 09:26 AM
WorldRussia launches record drone attack on Ukraine, killing oneUkraine said the 273 drone targets included the capital, Kyiv.18 May 06:10 PM
WorldRussian drone attack on minibus in Ukraine kills nine civiliansFour people were also wounded in the attack, the local military administration said.17 May 06:24 AM
WorldUkraine war talks yield POW swap, but no truceTrump has said 'nothing's going to happen' until he meets Putin face-to-face.16 May 08:12 PM
WorldUkraine and Russia set for first direct talks in three yearsZelenskyy won't attend Istanbul meeting after Putin declined face-to-face negotiations.16 May 08:48 AM
WorldPutin snubs Zelenskyy peace talksThe Russian delegation will be headed by presidential aide Medinsky in negotiations.14 May 11:50 PM
World‘Execution without trial’: Main rival to Turkey’s President arrested, sparking massive protestsHis arrest sparked protests in Istanbul, spreading to 55 of Turkey’s provinces.23 Mar 07:33 PM
World‘Screaming for help’: 76 killed as fire guts Turkish ski resort hotel'Women threw themselves out of the window and died', an employee says.21 Jan 09:29 PM
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WorldIncumbent Erdogan claims victory in TurkeyErdogan, 69, could remain in power until 2028.28 May 06:32 PM