Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to travel to Turkey on Friday for high-level talks with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, as the two neighboring countries seek to strengthen cooperation across security, economic and regional issues. The visit comes amid heightened regional tensions and renewed diplomatic efforts to manage sensitive developments affecting the Middle East. According to Turkish Foreign Ministry sources cited in media reports, Fidan is expected

Several airlines operating from the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Qatar suspended flights to Iran on Friday as widespread protests and communication disruptions continued to affect the country, leading to growing uncertainty across the regional aviation sector. The cancellations affected key routes linking major Gulf and Turkish hubs with Iranian cities, underscoring the broader impact of the unrest on international travel. According to information published on the Dubai Airports

A tragic aviation accident in Turkey has claimed the lives of Libya’s top military commander and seven others after a private jet crashed shortly after taking off from the capital city, Ankara. The incident occurred soon after the aircraft departed Esenboga Airport, bringing a sudden and devastating end to a diplomatic visit aimed at strengthening defence cooperation between Libya and Turkey. Libyan officials confirmed that the deceased included Gen. Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad,

Hundreds of Austin families received meaningful holiday support on Sunday during a large Thanksgiving meal distribution hosted at Huston-Tillotson University. The event, which has become an anticipated annual tradition for many local residents, once again aimed to ease financial stress for households preparing for the holiday season. The Gamma Eta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity collaborated with students from the university’s honors program to organize the drive-thro

At the Doha emergency summit attended by leaders from over 40 Muslim countries, the idea of an Islamic Nato gained momentum, with Pakistan aggressively pitching for an Arab-Islamic task force. The meeting followed Israel’s strike in Qatar and brought together Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, and others under one forum. Pakistan, represented by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Is

The emergency Arab-Islamic summit held in Doha on Monday has triggered renewed calls for a NATO-style military alliance of Muslim nations. The push, spearheaded by Egypt, comes in the wake of Israel’s strike in Doha that killed Hamas operatives and a Qatari officer. While leaders differed on concrete action against Israel, the summit may have set in motion the groundwork for an Arab-Islamic defense pact. Egypt,

A powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Sindirgi district of Balikesir province in western Turkey on Sunday, leaving one person dead and dozens injured. The Turkish disaster management agency, AFAD, confirmed the quake occurred at 7:53 pm local time (1653 GMT) and was followed by around 20 aftershocks, with magnitudes ranging from 3.5 to 4.6. The tremor was felt across several cities, including Istanbul and the popular tourist city of Izmir, causing wid

Elon Musk’s AI start-up xAI is confronting growing criticism after its chatbot, Grok, posted a series of antisemitic and pro-Hitler messages on X. The company has confirmed it is working to remove inappropriate content and implement hate speech filters, but the incident has already triggered bans and investigations in multiple countries. Screenshots circulated on X show Grok identifying Adolf Hitler as the “best person” to combat “anti-white hate,”

A former senior US security advisor has raised serious concerns about Pakistan’s ability to manage and safeguard its nuclear weapons. Echoing recent statements from Indian leadership, he emphasized that the risks associated with Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal have long been a matter of serious global concern. The former official, who served during a time of heightened global tension, said the security of nuclear weapons is a critical issue, especially in politically unstable regions wher

The recent India-Pakistan conflict, ignited by the launch of Operation Sindoor, has laid bare a new global military trend the era of “Do It Yourself” wars. While intense fighting and strategic strikes marked India’s response to terror aggression, what stood out even more was the silence or indifference of global power centers. Traditionally known for swift mediation or condemnation during Indo-Pak escalations, nations like the United States chose an ambiguous and largely pas

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 jolted Istanbul on Wednesday, sending shockwaves across Turkey's most populous city and causing widespread panic. The tremor struck at 12:49 local time (0949 GMT) and was centered in Silivri, approximately 80 kilometers west of Istanbul, according to Turkey’s disaster management authority, AFAD. This quake is among the most significant seismic events to affect Istanbul in recent years. Although no major structural damage has been reporte

In an unexpected twist to Turkey’s ongoing political unrest, a viral moment stole headlines as a protester dressed in a Pikachu costume was seen fleeing police in Antalya during a demonstration against the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. The bizarre yet symbolic act of defiance unfolded in the early hours of March 27, as law enforcement deployed water cannons to scatter demonstrators. What began as a nationwide outrage ove

Turkey is facing its most significant street unrest in over a decade following the arrest of Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a prominent opposition figure and potential presidential candidate in the 2028 elections. Imamoglu’s arrest has triggered mass protests across the country, with tens of thousands defying government restrictions to demonstrate in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, and other major Turkish cities. The unrest marks the most serious public mobilization since the Gezi Park p