Istanbul marks the 572nd anniversary of its conquest by Fatih Sultan Mehmet, celebrating the city’s transformation into the ...

Featuring pieces influenced by Turkish culture and world challenges, including a moving tribute to Palestine, Turkish artist ...

Turkey is located near two fault lines, leaving the 1,500-year-old structure vulnerable to damage. Architects and engineers ...

For the first time in centuries, the sounds of Byzantine psalms, as they resonated within Hagia Sophia, have been brought ...

We explore some of Istanbul's top sights including the Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar & the Blue Mosque. We also get to try some ...

It said the monastery was granted a letter of protection from the Prophet Muhammad in the seventh century which was reaffirmed by the Ottoman Sultan Selim II in the 16th century. The Ecumenical ...

Belal Muhammad suffered a defeat against Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315, losing his welterweight title after a five-round battle decided by the judges. Muhammad, reflecting on the loss with ...

Pope Francis on Sunday joined an international chorus of condemnation of Turkey's decision to convert Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia landmark back into a mosque. “I think of Hagia Sophia ...

You can’t retell the career of Muhsin Muhammad without mentioning the everlasting image of him. You know the one. It’s from the January 2004 NFC Championship game in Philadelphia, right after ...

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Two title fights are in the spotlight, as Belal Muhammad looks to defend his welterweight crown against Jack Della Maddalena in the main event and Valentina Shevckenko kicks off her second ...

UFC 315, set to take place in Montreal, faces disappointing ticket sales despite featuring two title bouts: Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena and Valentina Shevchenko vs. Manon Fiorot.