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Volodymyr Zelenskyy June 2

Ukraine, Russia meet for peace talks in Istanbul after explosive weekend

Istanbul is hosting Russian-Ukrainian peace talks Monday amid heightened tensions after Ukraine's drone attack on Russian airfields, and unclaimed bridge explosions.

Food-Drink May 31

Archaeologists unearth ancient bread that survived underground for 5,000 years

A rare 5,000-year-old bread loaf was recently found in Turkey's Eskisehir province. Preserved by burning, it's now recreated by bakers using ancient grains.

Vladimir Putin May 29

Putin masses 50,000 troops on Ukraine's north front as Trump again agrees to meet Russian, Ukrainian leaders

Russia's troop buildup on Ukraine's border raises tensions. Zelenskyy and Trump push for peace talks, but Moscow's refusal to hand over memorandum stalls negotiations.

World May 28

Turkey weighing citizens in public to fight obesity, critics slam the move as fat shaming

Turkey has launched a nationwide campaign to measure citizens’ weight in public to combat its rising obesity rates — a move critics argue amounts to public fat shaming and government overreach.

Terrorism May 23

US Ambassador Barrack named special envoy to Syria amid sanctions relief plan

U.S. Ambassador Tom Barrack to lead as Special Envoy for Syria, aiding in sanctions relief and regional stability efforts.

Opinion May 20

MORNING GLORY: A triumphant trip for Trump

President Donald Trump had a very successful trip to the Middle East, but only time will tell if his visit with Syria's president will pay off.

Ukraine May 16

Zelenskyy speaks with Trump, allies after Russia peace talks broker no ceasefire

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and world leaders discuss Russia's rejection of a ceasefire. President Donald Trump emphasizes the need for a direct meeting with Putin to resolve the conflict.

Donald Trump May 15

Rubio doubts 'anything productive' will happen in Ukraine peace talks without Trump, Putin

Trump and Putin's absence casts doubt on Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Turkey. Rubio stresses the need for their direct dialogue to achieve a breakthrough.

Turkey May 12

Kurdish militant group PKK to disband after four-decade insurgency against Turkey

After more than a four-decade insurgency carried out by Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) against Turkey, the US-designated terror group, says it has abandoned its armed struggle against Ankara.

Opinion May 7

GORDON CHANG: Trump can reshape the Middle East and outfox China with one stunning move

President Donald Trump has an historic opportunity right now. He will soon travel to Saudi Arabia. Can the president seize the moment and reshape the Middle East?

Turkey May 5

Trump says he had ‘productive’ call with Turkey’s Erdogan about Russia-Ukraine war, Gaza

President Donald Trump shared details of a call he held with Turkish President Recep Erdogan, saying they spoke about the Russia-Ukraine war and Gaza.