Turkey's energy minister warns of threat to oil and gas supplies after tankers targeted Turkey’s energy minister has called for the supply of oil and gas in the Black Sea to be protected The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Macron warned Trump could ‘betray Ukraine’ in leaked call with European leaders European leaders criticised Washington’s approach to peace talks in leaked transcript of call The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025
Greek farmers block border crossing routes in escalating dispute over delayed EU subsidies Farmers in northern Greece have blocked border crossings with North Macedonia, Bulgaria and Turkey as part of a growing protest over delays in farm subsidy payments The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025
Turkish shipping company halts Russia operations after tanker attack Following an attack on its vessel Mersin, Istanbul-based Besiktas Shipping has stopped all operations with Russia, citing unacceptable security risks. Euronews · Dec 3, 2025
Has a player ever been shown a second yellow card while being substituted? Plus: the shambles that was 1950 World Cup qualifying, and plenty more brawling teammates The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025
Third Russian tanker attacked in the Black Sea, Turkey says The vessel did not request assistance and its 13 crew members were unharmed, according to Turkey's Maritime Affairs Directorate. Euronews · Dec 2, 2025
The Latest: Pope Leo ends first foreign trip with silent prayer at Beirut blast site, Mass at port Pope Leo XIV offered a silent prayer at the site of the 2020 Beirut port explosion as he is wrapping up his first foreign trip to Turkey and Lebanon The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky responds to ‘better’ Trump peace plan ahead of crucial Putin talks Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff is travelling to Moscow where he will meet Russian president Vladimir Putin on Tuesday The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025
Pope Leo XIV in Lebanon: 'In Palestine the only solution is two states' The pontiff is in Lebanon for the second leg of his apostolic journey, the first since his election, which has already taken him to Turkey, Ankara, Iznik and Istanbul Euronews · Nov 30, 2025
Pope Leo makes stance clear on ‘only solution’ to Israeli-Palestinian conflict Pope Leo XIV has spoken out once again on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2025
Turkey's New Killer Drone Makes History After Blasting Jet Out of the Sky—No Pilot Required Turkey's Bayraktar KIZILELMA becomes the world's first unmanned fighter to destroy a jet-powered target with a long-range air-to-air missile, signalling a new era in aerial combat. International Business Times UK · Nov 30, 2025
Turkey condemns Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil tankers off Black Sea coast The Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman has condemned Ukrainian drone attacks on two Russian “shadow fleet” oil tankers in the Black Sea The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2025
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at the Volkswagen Arena in Turkey Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass with thousands of Catholics in Istanbul, encouraging interfaith unity during his visit to Turkey. Euronews · Nov 30, 2025
Pope Leo XIV to pray at Armenian cathedral in Istanbul during Turkish-Armenian reconciliation Pope Leo XIV plans to pray at an Armenian Apostolic cathedral in Istanbul in a gesture supporting Christian unity and Christian minorities in Turkey The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2025
The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2025 Pope Leo heads to Lebanon with message of hope after years of crises Pope Leo XIV is wrapping up his visit to Turkey before heading to Lebanon
Euronews · Nov 29, 2025 Pope Leo XIV signs declaration with Patriarch Bartholomew and visits Blue Mosque during Turkey visit The pontiff signed a historic and symbolic joint declaration with the Patriach, committing to unity between their churches. As part of his trip, Pope Leo XIV also visited Istanbul's iconic Blue Mosque, but reportedly did not pray.
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2025 Ukraine drones strike Russian ‘shadow fleet’ oil tankers in Black Sea Sea Baby naval drones had disabled vessels capable of transporting oil worth almost $70 million
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2025 Pope visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque at start of day of meetings with Turkey's religious leaders Pope Leo XIV is visiting Istanbul’s Blue Mosque
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2025 Pope Leo XIV visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque on the second day of his trip to Turkey Pope Leo XIV has started the second day of his trip to Turkey with a visit to Istanbul’s Blue Mosque
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Latin Times · Nov 28, 2025 Turkey Rises As Potential Exile Destination For Venezuela's Maduro If Trump Pushes Him Out: 'People Are Thinking About It' Turkey has risen as a potential destination should Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro be pushed out of power, according to a new report.
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025 The Latest: Pope Leo XIV to call for Christian unity at site where Nicaean Creed established Pope Leo XIV marks a high point of his first foreign trip to Turkey with a pilgrimage to Iznik
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025 Pope Leo XIV mobbed and cheered as he embarks on landmark Turkey visit Pope Leo XIV has received a raucous welcome from the country’s Catholic community
BANG Premier · Nov 28, 2025 Pope Leo warns that 'future of humanity is at stake' amid Ukraine and Gaza conflicts Pope Leo has stressed that the "future of humanity is at stake" as conflicts continue to rage in both Ukraine and Gaza - as he visits Turkey on his first trip abroad as pontiff.
The Conversation · Nov 27, 2025 Friday essay: how societies evolved into fear-dominated goliaths – then collapsed We think of ancient civilisations as operating very differently from the way our economy works today. Yet the Bronze Age Assyrians living in Mesopotamia, around 4,000 to 3,000 years ago, began the basis of modern capitalism, in a region spanning most of modern-day Iraq, eastern Syria and southeastern Turkey. The…