Istanbul
More than 10,000 historic artefacts seized at Turkish home
Turkish police arrests two suspects after seizing more than 10,000 historic artefacts, including coins and relics from multiple ancient civilizations, in a major anti-smuggling operation in Istanbul.
June 25, 2026
Pakistan, Afghan Taliban in second round of talks in Istanbul: sources
Focus on establishing a verifiable monitoring mechanism, Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban resume talks in Istanbul after a Doha-brokered ceasefire, following deadly cross-border clashes and strikes on militant hideouts along the Pak-Afghan frontier
October 25, 2025
Pakistan, Afghanistan to resume talks in Istanbul amid persistent tensions
Following last week’s Doha talks, Islamabad and Kabul meet today in Istanbul to discuss a verifiable monitoring mechanism, though analysts warn progress remains uncertain amid ongoing disputes over militancy and border security.
October 24, 2025