Some of my most vivid memories from my first visit to Istanbul in the 1970s are of the colorful locals. Scruffy kids sold ...

As Ramadan nears its end, unwind in these 6 peaceful getaways, perfect for reflection and relaxation before embracing the joyous Eid celebrations.

The conversion of churches into mosques—and vice versa—highlights the historical, cultural, and political shifts that have ...

From humble beginnings, Recep Tayyip Erdogan has grown into a political giant, leading Turkey for 22 years and reshaping his ...

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There is a stark similarity between the way Pakistan as a state has subjugated the Baloch people and the way Turkey has ...

The Siege of 1453 The Siege of 1453 was a defining moment for Constantinople and the world. The city, once considered ...

The Assyrian village of Zaz in Mardin, Turkey. Authorities have halted the construction of a mosque in Zaz, a historic Syriac village in the Midyat district of Mardin, southeastern Turkey, following ...

Turkey is a land where history comes alive, where breathtaking landscapes meet vibrant culture, and where every street corner ...

Turkey's Hagia Sophia will open to visitors outside prayer times and its Christian icons will remain, religious officials said on Tuesday, after a court ruling paved the way for it to become a mosque.

Photographers from The Associated Press in Syria, the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Turkey, and Pakistan show us a glimpse of what this year’s Ramadan looks like in the region.