Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt gather in Cairo for the second phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Continued Talks on Israeli-Hamas Ceasefire in Cairo Officials from Türkiye, Qatar, and Egypt gathered in Cairo on Wednesday to discuss the next steps in the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. The meeting involved the intelligence heads of Türkiye and Egypt, as well as Qatar’s prime minister. During their discussions, they reached a consensus on […]
Trump makes fun of ‘big, fat slob’ J.B. Pritzker at turkey pardon event at the White House

During the annual turkey pardon event at the White House, President Trump made comments about Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s weight, calling the state a “big, fat slob.” He criticized the governor for not deploying federal troops to tackle the escalating crime issues in Chicago. After pardoning this year’s turkeys, named Waddle and Gobble, in the […]
Trump grants pardons to turkeys ‘Gobble’ and ‘Waddle’ during the traditional Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation ceremony

President Trump Pardons Thanksgiving Turkeys On November 25, 2025, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump participated in the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation Ceremony at the White House. This annual tradition involves the president sparing the lives of two turkeys, with this year’s chosen ones being named Gobble and Waddle. The custom of presenting […]
Trump mocks his political rivals during a turkey pardon event: ‘He’s a lazy fool’

President Trump Pardons Turkeys at White House Ceremony During the annual turkey pardon event at the White House, President Donald Trump once again strayed from his prepared remarks, much to the amusement of those present. On Tuesday, he pardoned two turkeys named Gobble and Waddle, although one of them was said to be “lost in […]
Donald Trump jokes that Joe Biden’s Thanksgiving turkey pardons don’t count

Trump Pardons Turkeys at White House On Tuesday, President Donald Trump pardoned two turkeys at the White House, playfully claiming that last year’s pardon was “null and void” because former President Joe Biden used an autopen. This quirky moment is part of a longstanding Thanksgiving tradition. During the ceremony, Trump joked about saving last year’s […]
AOC email asks for donations for turkey giveaway, but funds go directly to her campaign.

This Fundraiser is for the Birds Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), a prominent member of the “Squad,” has found a controversial way to merge her Thanksgiving turkey giveaway with her re-election efforts, leading to criticism from various quarters. “Thanksgiving is only two weeks away,” she mentioned in an email appeal last week. “Would you consider donating […]
Islamist Leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan Cautions That Turkey Is Experiencing a Fertility ‘Crisis’

Turkey’s Declining Birth Rate: Erdogan’s Concerns President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed the pressing issue of Turkey’s declining birth rates in a speech on Thursday, emphasizing that the country is facing a potential “disaster.” Over the last decade, replacement fertility rates have been sharply falling, prompting urgent calls for action. Throughout his time in office, Erdogan […]
5,000-year-old barley grains found in Turkey, preserved by ancient fire

Ancient Barley Grains Discovered in Turkey Recent excavations in Turkey have brought to light some fascinating remnants of history: barley grains that are approximately 5,000 years old. These grains were exceptionally preserved due to being burned. The Ankara-based Anadolu Agency announced the find on November 11. The barley was uncovered during digs at the Iremir […]
Turkey Wants to Jail Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Main Election Opponent for 2,000 Years

Turkish Prosecutors Indict Istanbul Mayor with Serious Charges On Tuesday, Turkish prosecutors revealed an indictment against Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, who is seen as a frontrunner for the 2028 presidential election. The charges include nearly 150 offenses, with prosecutors suggesting a staggering 2,000-year prison sentence. İmamoğlu was detained back in March on suspicions of corruption—including […]
Military plane crash in Turkey results in the deaths of 20 personnel near the Georgia-Azerbaijan border

Tragic Plane Crash in Georgia On Wednesday, Turkey’s defense minister confirmed that all 20 individuals on board a military cargo plane that crashed in Georgia have lost their lives. The C-130 aircraft was returning to Turkey after departing from Azerbaijan when it came down in the city of Sighnaghi, near the Azerbaijani border on Tuesday. […]