The Latest Breaking News from Turkey

The student said while she is grateful for the court's decision, she feels “a great deal of grief”

On his visit to Turkey and Lebanon between Nov. 27 and Dec. 2, 2025, Pope Leo XIV met with political and religious leaders, celebrated Mass and visited historical sites.

The Associated Press’ top photos from the Middle East and the surrounding region in 2025 capture conflict, resilience, and moments of quiet wonder. Taken across Gaza, Israel, Iran, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Egypt, Turkey, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates, the 35 images reveal a turbulent year.

Sanctions, instability and external meddling are still problems for Ahmed al-Sharaa, one year after Assad’s fall

Ankara is voicing alarm over a spate of attacks on Russian tankers in the Black Sea, with fears that strikes on ships carrying oil and other key commodities could threaten global trade and pose environmental dangers to Turkey, which has the longest coastline in the strategic sea.

Ankara’s foreign minister suggests international partners should start by separating Israeli troops from Hamas

Each nation’s World Cup is defined, for good or bad, by huge, indelible moments. With a favorable draw, the onus is now on the US to create them

A favorable draw gives the US a varied set of tests in 2026, from Australia’s organization to Paraguay’s grit and a tricky European playoff winner

The Turkish Football Federation said in October that it was investigating more than 150 referees in professional leagues for allegedly betting on soccer matches.