Headlines- At least five ballistic missile launches from Iran have been detected by the Israelis since midnight.
- Mehrabad Airport in Tehran is hit by strikes
- The Prince Sultan Air Base was the target of a ballistic missile that Saudi Arabia's military intercepted and destroyed, according to the country's defense ministry.
- Heavy gunfire on Friday injured three peacekeepers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon inside their base in southwest Lebanon.
- To put an end to the bloodshed, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged serious diplomatic negotiations..
- In a social media post, President Trump said that "no deal" other than "unconditional surrender" will be with Iran.
- Iran reportedly receives intelligence from Russia on US targets.
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To Clean Up Image,Turkey Cracks Down...
As part of Turkey’s new bid to crack down down on organized crime, Istanbul police are now using some of the most expensive sports cars in the world. Seeking to attract foreign investment, Ankara hopes to avoid international scrutiny over money laundering.
After Islamic State Attacked Church,Istanbul Christians...
After an attack on an Istanbul church by the Islamic State, Turkish security forces are detaining hundreds.Authorities are warning of further attacks against Jews and Christians.
Elections in Southeastern Turkey Amid Earthquake...
In February’s earthquakes in southeast Turkey, many voters lost their homes, valuables, and loved ones. However, they turned out to cast their ballots on Sunday in what observers believe may be the country’s most important elections in decades.
As 400,000 Earthquake Survivors Seek Shelter,Turkish...
Hundreds of thousands of survivors of the earthquake that struck southern Turkey and Syria on February 6 sought refuge in the neighboring Turkish city of Mersin. The city administration claims they urgently need more assistance to handle the inflow.
As Turkey’s Election Approaches, Millions of...
Millions of survivors are still living in tents more than two months after the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, which claimed more than 50,000 lives. There is little hope that they will be able to return home any time soon.
Quakes Stoke Istanbul’s Fears About Building...
Europe’s largest city, Istanbul was spared the wrath of Turkey’s February earthquakes, but its mayor warns bad building construction could mean a huge disaster is waiting to happen.
Syrian Rebels Warn of Health Crisis...
The deadly earthquakes in February along the Syrian-Turkish border in Syria’s Idlib region, which is controlled by rebels, completely destroyed a medical system that had already been weakened by years of civil war. Rebel leaders issue a warning about the shortage of medications as many earthquake survivors struggle with illnesses and infections.
As tensions Between Turkey and Greece...
A photograph of migrants found exposed and naked at the Greece-Turkey border last week shocked the world and raised concerns that the migrants and refugees may be the latest victims of Turkey-Greece tensions
Turkey’s Iconic Oil Wrestling Returns
Last Year, Turkey Cancelled One Of The World’s Oldest Athletic Events, The Centuries-Old Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, Due To The COVID Outbreak. The Festival’s Comeback Gives Turkish And International Fans Optimism That The Epidemic Limitations Would Soon Be Lifted. Dorian Jones Is Reporting From Edirne, Turkey’s Northern Province
COVID Has Put a Stop to...
Turkey Has Had The Greatest Number Of COVID Infections In Europe And Has Been Under Lockdown For More Than A Year. The Country’s Musicians Have Been Among The Hardest Hit, With Little Or No Support From The Government