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Zelenskyy Sends Delegation To Istanbul For Peace Talks As Trump-Putin Meeting Looms

16 May 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sent a delegation to Istanbul for face-to-face peace negotiations with Russia, the first since March 2022. The move comes despite Moscow sending a lower-level delegation and increasing pressure from former US President Donald Trump, who claims any real progress hinges on a meeting with Russian...

6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Istanbul | VIDEOS

23 Apr 2025

Istanbul was rocked by a string of earthquakes on Wednesday, the strongest of which measured 6.2, Turkey's emergency management agency said. The quakes sent people fleeing buildings in panic, although there were no reports of major structural damage. The quake, which struck during a public holiday, prompted panic among citizens...

Holiday Horror Averted: Strong 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Istanbul

23 Apr 2025

Strong earthquake of 6.2 on the Richter scale hit Istanbul on Wednesday, causing vibrations in Turkey's largest city and ordering evacuations, the nation's disaster management agency, AFAD, said. The earthquake, one of the most powerful to strike Istanbul in years, hit at 12:49 p.m. local time (0949 GMT) with an...

Russia, US To Resume Diplomatic Talks In Istanbul On April 10 To Ease Embassy Tensions

08 Apr 2025

A new round of diplomatic consultations between Russia and the United States is set to take place on April 10 at the Russian consulate in Istanbul, a diplomatic source said on Tuesday. The new negotiations come on the heels of a meeting in February also in Istanbul where Russian and...

Turkish Opposition Rallies For Early Elections, Imamoglu’s Release, A Battle For Democracy

31 Mar 2025

The Turkish opposition continues to demand early elections and the release of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, whose arrest on corruption allegations has triggered the country's biggest protests in more than a decade. The protests are a big challenge to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's decades-long rule. Since the arrest of Imamoglu...

Gunmen Open Fire On Iraqi Consulate In Istanbul, Flee After Firing Multiple Shots

22 Mar 2025

Motorcycle gunmen attacked the Iraqi consulate in Istanbul on Friday night, shooting eight bullets at the exterior of the building before escaping, Iraq's Foreign Ministry said. Turkey's Foreign Ministry spokesman Oncu Keceli confirmed the assault, saying that there had been no reports of casualties or major damage. "The required investigation...

US And Russia Seek Diplomatic Reset In Istanbul Amid Ukraine War Shifts

26 Feb 2025

US and Russian diplomats will sit down in Istanbul on Thursday to talk about issues of interest to embassies, a move towards improved bilateral relations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov confirmed. The meeting follows a shift in the foreign policy of the United States under President Donald Trump, who took...

IndiGo Sends Relief Flights To Istanbul To Repatriate Stranded Passengers

14 Dec 2024

IndiGo is sending two aircraft to Istanbul to transport passengers who were stranded after their flight to Delhi was cancelled due to a technical issue on Friday. Hundreds of IndiGo travelers had been stuck at Istanbul airport for over 24 hours due to delays in their flights to Delhi and...

Over 400 IndiGo Passengers Stranded in Istanbul for 39 Hours

13 Dec 2024

Over 400 passengers traveling on IndiGo flights from Istanbul to Delhi and Mumbai have been stranded for more than 39 hours. Flights 6E 12 and 6E 18, originally scheduled for Wednesday night, faced multiple delays and cancellations. By Friday morning, IndiGo had not provided a clear departure schedule. Passengers Share...

Meet “The Boulder,” Istanbul’s Unlikely Top Tourist Attraction—A Stray Dog!

02 Sep 2024

In the vibrant and historic city of Istanbul, known for its majestic mosques, ancient bazaars, and rich history, there’s an unexpected star that has captured the hearts of locals and tourists alike. Meet "The Boulder," a friendly stray dog who has become the highest-rated tourist attraction in the city, outshining...

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