Turkey
Trump, Erdogan discuss Gaza war, lifting US sanctions on Turkey
Trump also said he could lift sanctions against Turkey "very soon," and that "if we have a good meeting, almost immediately."
Bible Scenes of Abraham and Isaac revealed after church’s 16-year restoration
Trump's meeting with Muslim countries focuses on reaching permanent ceasefire in Gaza
Roman era 1,800-year-old stadium unearthed in Syedra ancient city in southern Turkey
When the Aegean was meadow, not sea - New mapping traces Homo sapiens’ Turkey detour
“During the Pleistocene Ice Age, sea levels were ~100m lower, turning today’s peninsulas and islands into a land bridge connecting Anatolia with southeastern Europe.”
What to expect from Erdogan's visit to the US - analysis
Erdogan’s main agenda in the US this week includes a return to arms deals and increased pressure on the Israeli-Gaza war.
Turkish dig shows how people used daily objects in mysterious 5,000-year-old ceremonies
Head archeologist says face-carved pottery from Konya Plain served ritual purposes rather than daily cooking or storage functions.
Cyprus’s procurement of Israeli air defense angers Turkey
Cyprus’s purchase of the Israeli-made Barak MX air defense system could destabilize the divided island’s “fragile balance,” leading to “dangerous consequences,” Turkish officials said.
A 3,000-year-old divination archive found in Turkey
Cuneiform tablets mentioning crown princes and kings provide new insights into how ancient empire used bird omens for state decisions.
Damascus seeks stronger US, Turkey ties as key Sweida deal takes shape - analysis
Syria deepens ties with the US and Turkey ahead of the UNGA, seeking sanctions relief and talks.
Doha strike may push Hamas to cancel talks, seek refuge with extremist countries, expert says
An Israeli strike in Doha has shaken Qatar’s mediator role, raised questions of sovereignty, and may derail fragile Israel-Hamas negotiations and diplomacy.
Chikli at 'Post' Conference: New axis of evil is Turkey, Syria, Qatar
Israel's Amichai Chikli criticizes Erdogan’s neo-Ottoman ambitions and France's lack of support for Israel, calling for a rise in nationalism and patriotism in Europe.
Sharaa's strategic move at Doha summit reshapes Syria’s regional alliances - analysis
“Whenever a nation unites and stands together, its strength grows, but when it becomes divided, its power fades," Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa says at the Arab-Islamic summit.
From Turkey to Manhattan: the ‘naked emperor’ trail sparking arrest for Aaron Mendelsohn
According to emails, Mendelsohn knew the statue had been smuggled from Turkey when he purchased it and sought advice to avoid legal action by showing it only to private guests.
Ongoing excavations reveal rich history of Assos, ancient Hellenistic city
The 12-month dig will probe the ksenodokhion, acropolis castle phases, and the early ottoman bath’s missing cistern.
