#Turkey

#Turkey

It remains unclear whether Arab and other states will be ready to commit troops, in part given the refusal of Palestinian Hamas militants to disarm as called for by the plan, while Israel has voiced concerns about the make-up of the force. While the Trump administration has ruled out sending US soldiers into the Gaza Strip, it has been speaking to Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and Azerbaijan to contribute to the multinational force.

Pope Leo's debut overseas trip will be to Turkey and Lebanon, where he is expected to make appeals for peace across the Middle East, the Vatican has announced. Leo, who was elected pontiff in May after the death of Pope Francis, will visit Turkey between 27 and 30 November and Lebanon from 30 November until 2 December. Matteo Bruni, the Vatican's spokesperson, said on Tuesday the pontiff had accepted the invitation of the heads of state and ecclesiastical authorities in Turkey and Lebanon.

We really missed him in the final stages. Generally, we are improving our team step by step. We have a very hard-working group. We've analysed 15 videos in the last three days. The players work tirelessly... they're incredibly hardworking and do whatever it takes on the pitch. Playing against Spain is an additional incentive for us, against the European champions at home.

Getting their respective World Cup qualifying campaign underway with an action-packed 3-2 victory on foreign soil, the Crescent Stars have largely impressed over recent times. Booking their spot among the Nations League's elite back in March as they secured a thumping 6-1 aggregate win against Hungary, Turkey have won four of their previous five appearances across all competitions. Booking a EURO 24 quarter-final ticket last summer, Sunday's hosts now have their sights firmly set on wrapping up a silver medal finish in Group E.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks. The 29-year-old has fallen down the pecking order since the arrival of the Portuguese International Joao Palhinha earlier this summer. He was expected to leave the club before the transfer deadline day, but a move did not materialise. West Ham wanted to sign Bissouma.

A groom has died of injuries he sustained from celebratory gunfire after his wedding in northern Turkey. As the newlyweds were being escorted home after the ceremony, the groom, identified as Ali K aged 23, was wounded by gunfire, allegedly at the hands of a female relative of his wife, the state news agency Anadolu reported. Security forces detained the woman and found two unlicensed pistols were found in her garden, the agency said.

The Mendon Twin Drive-In theater announced that one of its screens was damaged by a wayward turkey, which resulted in the demise of the turkey.

US President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte announced the United States will sell US-made arms to Ukraine, marking a shift from Trump's previous stance against transferring weapons.

Millions of Syrians fled their country during the civil war that lasted more than a decade. Many ex-pat Syrians are now deciding whether to return.

After over four decades of waging an armed anti-capitalist struggle for Kurdish self-determination against Turkey's government, the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has declared an end to the conflict and initiated a disarmament process.

The PKK announced in May that it would disband and renounce armed conflict, ending four decades of hostilities.

Motorhane, a century-old power plant in Turkey, has been transformed into a cultural hub to promote contemporary art and enhance cultural access in neglected areas.

Turkey has been ranked 159 out of 180 countries in the 2025 global press freedom index by Reporters Without Borders. Only four journalists are currently imprisoned, yet risks persist.

Twelve Turkish soldiers have died after being exposed to methane gas during a cave search operation in northern Iraq, confirmed by the Defence Ministry. Nineteen troops were exposed to the gas, with five casualties on Sunday and another seven succumbing the following day.

Erdogan condemned a cartoon depicting prophets Muhammad and Moses as a vile provocation, amplifying outrage among religious conservatives and leading to four cartoonists' arrests.

Cabin in Woods blends industrial elements with natural surroundings, creating an engaging dialogue between materials, space, and the landscape.

The match between Turkey and Ireland showcased Ireland's struggle for consistency while highlighting the critical importance of progressing from Nations League B to elevate their competitive status.