onSaudi Arabia, 16 other countries announce end of Ramadan, declare Sunday Eid-ul-Fitr Day Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and other Arab countries announced on Saturday that Sunday will be the first day of Eid... Read more »
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared victory in a referendum President Tayyip Erdogan declared victory in a referendum on Sunday that will make him far more powerful in the biggest overhaul... Read more »
“I am very proud that I have managed to deliver Palestine’s message to Turkey and the world,” young Janna said Janna Jihad, a 10-year-old Palestinian girl, who highlights her country’s problems via... Read more »
Turkey opened one of the world’s biggest suspension bridges in Istanbul spanning the strait between Asia and Europe. The government says it is the widest of its kind in the world ISTANBUL... Read more »
It was disciple’s commitment in Sufism that played essential role in unsuccessful Turkish coup. To understand that, we have to go back into the history of Turkish society where Sufi Islam is... Read more »
Poorest nations shouldering responsibility for world’s refugees The world’s six wealthiest countries host less than 9% of the world’s refugees, according to a new Oxfam report. While the United States, China, Japan,... Read more »
Millions of people around the world have gathered for prayers and feasting to mark the end of the Holy Month Muslims across the globe gathered to celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Wednesday, a... Read more »
Attacks on Istanbul’s Ataturk airport has killed 41 people, at least 13 of them foreigners, and injured more than 230, officials say. A triple suicide bombing at Istanbul’s main international airport on Tuesday... Read more »
Participants in the Global Donors Forum in Istanbul, focusing on Islamic philanthropy, highlighted the need for larger burden-sharing to address humanitarian needs By Yusuf Ziya Durmuş (Daily Sabah) At Global Donors Forum,... Read more »
Crowd numbers were down but the Anzac spirit was as strong as ever at dawn services marking the 101st anniversary of the Gallipoli landings by Australian and New Zealand soldiers. Tens of... Read more »
James Larsen has narrow escape from explosion in Turkish capital that killed at least 34 people Australia’s ambassador to Turkey, who narrowly escaped a car bomb attack that killed 37 people and... Read more »
A Turkish court on Friday sentenced two Syrians to over four years in jail for human trafficking over the death of Syrian boy Aylan Kurdi, Turkish media reported. The two Syrian nationals... Read more »
The politics of fear led governments around the globe to roll back human rights during 2015 European governments have allowed widespread fears about migration and terrorism to erode their commitment to civil... Read more »
Explosion leaves ten dead and 15 injured at the major tourist attraction of Sultanahmet square in Istanbul An explosion in the heart of Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet tourist district killed at least 10 people... Read more »
Bodies of 36 migrants found on Turkish coast, at least 12 rescued Turkey on Tuesday found the bodies of at least 36 migrants, including several children, washed up on beaches and floating... Read more »
List of coalition countries include Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, Malaysia, and Pakistan, among others; Iran absent from alliance RIYADH (Saudi Arabia) – Saudi Arabia on Tuesday formed a 34-state military coalition to combat terrorism,... Read more »
European Union leaders at a summit in Brussels said they agreed on an “action plan” with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan to cooperate on improving the lives of two million Syrian refugees in... Read more »
Two powerful bombs ripped through the main train station in Ankara on Saturday morning, killing at least 100 people and injuring 186 others in the deadliest attack in the Turkish capital in... Read more »
Turkey has agreed to allow the U.S. military to launch air strikes against Islamic State militants from a U.S. air base in Incirlik, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing defense... Read more »
Comfy, serene Hobbit Homes in Turkey attract locals and foreigners Whether you are a fan of Hobbit villages and homes or not, the beauty, comfort and serenity of these hobbit homes will... Read more »
With the fighting dragging into its fifth year the number of Syrians who have fled into neighboring countries to escape the civil war has reached more than 4 million and the number... Read more »
Different countries have different customs. A hand gesture can be harmless in one country, but be highly offensive in another. In order to help you avoid any faux pas on your next... Read more »
Memorial is an enduring symbol of the friendship forged between Australia and Turkey A memorial was unveiled in Sydney to commemorate the famous words of former President of Turkey Mustafa Kemal Ataturk... Read more »
Libya cut off from world by air as last foreign airline suspends flights The last foreign airline operating in country has suspended all flights to and from the country, cutting off the... Read more »