Archives for November, 2025

Culture

Young artists pull traditional Turkish art into zeitgeist

A new generation of young artists in Istanbul is transforming traditional Turkish arts — from miniature to tile — into sharp contemporary tools for exploring dystopia, environmental anxiety and social fragmentation.

Turkey

Iran says to carry out French prisoner 'exchange' in 'next two months'

Agence France-Presse

Israeli army launches new operation in West Bank

Agence France-Presse

In first foreign visit, Pope Leo meets Erdogan, urges Turkey to uphold pluralism

On his inaugural foreign visit to Turkey, Pope Leo called for respect for pluralism after meeting with the Turkish president.

Turkey

Analysis

South Korea’s $15B jet offer expands UAE's options as US moves to sell Saudis F-35s

By Francesco Schiavi

In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance

New finds in Turkey's southeast add to picture of Neolithic age

Reuters

Lebanese living abroad seek hope as they return for pope visit

Agence France-Presse

Lebanon’s citizenship offer for FIFA head sparks debate over equal rights

Lebanon’s president has announced he will grant citizenship to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, sparking a wave of outrage.

Lebanon

Turkey sentences journalist over 4 years in jail for threatening Erdogan

Prominent Turkish journalist Fatih Altayli was sentenced to over four years in prison in a trial government critics say aimed at silencing one of Turkey's most influential journalists and intended to intimidate journalists nationwide.

Turkey

Lebanon mum seeks justice after Israel raid kills family

Agence France-Presse

Analysis

Pope Leo in Turkey, navigating faith, politics and Orthodox tensions

The visit will bolster Turkey’s image on religious tolerance and shared positions with the Vatican while Ankara navigates sensitive issues surrounding the Halki Seminary and the Greek Patriarchate’s ecumenical status.

By Barin Kayaoglu

In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security

Pope's visit is a blessing for Lebanon's forgotten psychiatric patients

Reuters

Israel launches new military operation in northern West Bank

Reuters

Lebanon, Cyprus sign maritime demarcation deal, paving way for possible energy exploration

Reuters

Kremlin aide Ushakov says he and Witkoff will be in touch about their leaked call

Reuters

Analysis-After 26 years in prison, PKK leader Ocalan has key role in Turkey peace process

Reuters