ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken concluded a challenging diplomatic tour of the Middle East in Turkey on Monday. Despite facing obstacles in gaining regional consensus on alleviating civilian suffering in Gaza as Israel intensifies its war against Hamas, Blinken’s efforts were not without progress. The meeting between Blinken and Turkish …
Thanksgiving is a joyful holiday, but let’s be honest, it can also be quite stressful. The combination of the numerous tasks to be done and the anxiety about whether the turkey will turn out delicious or disappointing can make Thanksgiving dinner overwhelming. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Yankel Polak, the head chef at …
A U.S. F-16 fighter jet recently intercepted and took down an armed Turkish drone that had been operating dangerously close to American troops in Syria. This incident occurred after multiple warnings were given to the drone to stay away from U.S. ground troops near al Hasakah in northeastern Syria. Notably, this marks the first time …
In a recent incident in Ankara, Turkey, a suicide bomber set off an explosive device in the city center. The attack took place just hours before the reopening of Parliament after the summer recess. Two police officers suffered minor injuries during the assault near the Ministry of Interior Affairs. According to Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya, …
Thousands of Armenians fled Nagorno-Karabakh after the Azerbaijani military regained control of the breakaway region. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan showed his support for Azerbaijan during a visit on Monday. The Azerbaijani military swiftly defeated Armenian forces, leading to talks on Nagorno-Karabakh’s reintegration into Azerbaijan after decades of separatist rule. Talks between Azerbaijani officials and …
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed his dissatisfaction with the vibrant decorations at the United Nations General Assembly held in New York City. He specifically mentioned that the “LGBT colors” upset him. The purpose of the multi-colored lights was to promote the U.N.’s sustainable development goals, which were intended to be highlighted during the session. …
UPDATE Sep 20, 2023 10:05 AM CDT Azerbaijan Claims Victory in Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict Azerbaijan has announced its triumph in the military campaign in Nagorno-Karabakh, only one day after commencing the assault. Ethnic Armenian leaders in the disputed region agreed to a ceasefire in the early hours of Wednesday, following significant advances made …
The American cave researcher who was recently rescued after falling seriously ill while deep underground is now out of the hospital and looking forward to returning to caving soon, according to an interview with NPR. In the interview, 40-year-old Mark Dickey expressed his relief at being above ground and mobile again. Medical professionals are …
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and owner of X, arrives for the Inaugural AI Insight Forum in Russell Building on Capitol Hill, on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Tom Williams | Cq-roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has extended an invitation to Elon Musk to build his forthcoming Tesla factory in …
American Explorer Rescued from Cave in Turkey 01:56 An American explorer, Mark Dickey, was successfully rescued from a cave in southern Turkey on Monday night, thanks to the efforts of the Turkish Caving Federation. At a little past midnight local time, Dickey was safely brought out from the cave’s last exit, marking the successful end …