WorldIran president orders talks with US as Trump hopeful of nuclear dealTalks are expected to begin with a Friday meeting in Istanbul.02 Feb 06:55 PM
WorldIran blasts EU 'mistake' after Guards terror designationThe EU has formally listed Iran's Revolutionary Guards as a terror group.29 Jan 07:27 PM
WorldUS begins Isis prisoner transfer as Syria govt, Kurds trade attack blameThe US says it plans to transfer 7000 Isis prisoners from Syria to Iraq.21 Jan 07:09 PM
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WorldSyria govt forces take control of Aleppo’s Kurdish neighbourhoodsSyrian forces now control all of Aleppo after seizing two Kurdish areas.11 Jan 05:54 PM
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WorldSyria strikes Kurdish area of Aleppo as fighters refuse to evacuateThe clashes threaten a March deal to fold Kurdish forces into the state.10 Jan 02:04 AM
WorldSyria bombs Kurdish areas in city of AleppoSome 16,000 people have fled two Kurdish districts in Aleppo in three days.08 Jan 06:14 PM
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WorldLibya's top military chief killed in plane crash in TurkeyThe Falcon 50 jet crashed shortly after takeoff, killing all eight people on board.23 Dec 11:45 PM
WorldUS offers Maduro exit route as Trump warns Venezuela airspace is ‘closed’Senator Markwayne Mullin says Maduro was offered safe passage to Russia.01 Dec 07:30 AM
WorldThe quiet pope: Leo’s first foreign trip is revealing his styleIn his speeches and actions in Turkey, he emphasised the opposite of self-aggrandisement.30 Nov 04:00 PM
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
TravelWhy Izmir, Turkey is the perfect non-touristy spot to visitIzmir’s 600km coastline boasts 66 Blue Flag beaches and crystal-clear water.26 Nov 07:00 AM
WorldBasilica emerges from Turkish lake, illuminating early Church lifePope Leo is due to visit the site in the town of Iznik later this week.24 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldTense talks in Geneva edge closer to breakthrough on Ukraine war planDonald Trump set a November 27 deadline for Ukraine to accept the peace plan.23 Nov 05:25 PM
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World26 killed in Russian strike on west Ukraine cityUS envoy Steve Witkoff will not attend peace talks in Turkey with Ukraine.19 Nov 10:03 PM
WorldEleven detained after deaths of family from suspected poisoning in IstanbulFood sellers, hotel owner and pest control workers are among those under investigation.17 Nov 07:02 PM
WorldIstanbul hotel evacuated after deaths of tourists in suspected poisoningPolice have detained seven people as the investigation widens.15 Nov 09:39 PM
WorldBritish man dies after hair transplant and dental work in TurkeyThe 36-year-old fell ill in his Istanbul hotel soon after treatment.13 Nov 11:20 PM
WorldTurks drive hours to shop in Greece and flee inflationCross-border shopping a few years ago involved Greeks finding bargains in Turkey.12 Nov 05:00 PM
