Hamas December 8 Israel unmasks Iran-directed Hamas cash network in Turkey as Ankara pushes for Gaza role Israel exposes secret Hamas money network in Turkey backed by Iran, revealing hundreds of millions in transfers through Turkish financial infrastructure.
Pope Leo XIV November 30 Reporter's Notebook: Thanksgiving weekend in Turkey with an American pope, next stop Lebanon Pope Leo XIV completes pilgrimage to Turkey, meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and religious leaders while promoting peace and unity before traveling to Lebanon.
Pope Leo XIV November 30 Pope Leo XIV begins Lebanon visit amid economic crisis, heightened security concerns Pope Leo XIV arrives in Lebanon on the second leg of his historic first international trip as pontiff, visiting Christian communities amid regional tensions and ongoing crisis.
Pope Leo XIV November 29 Pope Leo tours Istanbul's famous Blue Mosque, declines to pray alongside imam Pope Leo XIV tours Istanbul's Blue Mosque but declines to pray, surprising Vatican officials who had to correct official records of the historic visit.
Pope Leo XIV November 27 Pope Leo XIV opens first foreign trip in Turkey with a visit to Christianity’s early heartlands Pope Leo XIV makes historic first foreign trip to Turkey and Lebanon, marking 1,700 years since Council of Nicaea while supporting persecuted Christians.
World November 26 Middle East officials look toward second phase of Israel-Hamas ceasefire with two hostages left in Gaza Turkey, Egypt and Qatar officials meet in Cairo to discuss the next phase of a Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal amid ongoing violation allegations and obstacles.
World November 20 Mossad–European intelligence operation launches sweeping crackdown on Hamas global terror network Major counterterrorism raids across Germany, Austria, in a coordinated European intelligence operation, reveal Hamas network planning attacks on Israeli and Jewish targets.
Food-Drink November 19 Ancient fire reveals perfectly preserved and 'very important' 5,000-year-old food find Ancient barley grains from 5,000 years ago discovered in Turkey's Van province reveal Bronze Age agricultural practices. The burned kernels were preserved at Iremir Mound site.
Israel November 13 Trump faces Middle East test as Netanyahu balks at Erdogan’s Gaza troop hopes Turkey prepares 2,000 soldiers for potential Gaza peacekeeping mission under U.N. mandate, but Israel firmly rejects Anakara's military presence in the enclave.
Archaeology November 10 Ancient Christian mosaic with mysterious inscription unearthed at traditional birthplace of Abraham A fifth-century Christian mosaic was unearthed in Urfa, Turkey, the traditional birthplace of Abraham, shedding light on early Byzantine art.