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Kanye West drew 118,000 fans to Istanbul’s Atatürk Olympic Stadium, claiming the largest stadium performance in history, on the opening night of his first European tour in 11 years, with a festival-style program and a guest appearance by Travis Scott, amid ongoing European tour bans and West’s past antisemitic remarks.
U.S. officials say Iran rejected a plan to keep Friday’s talks in Istanbul and instead move them to Oman in a bilateral format focused only on nuclear issues. Washington refused the shift, saying it was “this or nothing,” raising the risk that the talks—originally to include both direct U.S.-Iran discussions and wider multilateral talks—will collapse for now. If Iran returns to the original format, the U.S. says it’s willing to meet this week or next. Officials warn the standoff could block a diplomatic path and push toward military options, as the two-track approach to address Iran’s nuclear program, missiles, and other concerns remains unresolved.
Trump is pressing to revive a nuclear deal with Iran ahead of Friday talks in Istanbul, leveraging a large Gulf military buildup as leverage, while Iran insists discussions focus on its nuclear program only; past interventions and distrust color the negotiations, with mediators from Turkey and other states urging concrete concessions or risk of a stalled process.
Turkish authorities have detained actress Ezgi Eyüpoğlu and seven others in a major drug investigation targeting media and entertainment figures in Istanbul, involving arrests, warrants, and seizures, as part of a broader crackdown on drug-related activities within the industry.
The article explores the Ottoman-era tradition of building ornate bird palaces integrated into architecture, highlighting their cultural significance, artistic craftsmanship, and practical purpose in supporting urban birdlife, especially in Istanbul, while noting their decline due to modernization.
Turkish authorities detained the mayor of an Istanbul district and 47 officials over corruption allegations, amid a broader crackdown on opposition figures, including Istanbul's main opposition mayor, which the opposition claims is politically motivated to favor President Erdogan's party. The government denies these claims, asserting judicial independence.
Jennifer Lopez was turned away from a Chanel store in Istanbul due to capacity limits but responded graciously, saying 'OK, no problem.' She later declined an invitation to visit the store again. The singer-actress is currently on her 'Up All Night: Live in 2025' tour and is also preparing for the release of the film adaptation of 'Kiss of the Spider Woman'.
Jennifer Lopez was turned away from a Chanel store in Istanbul due to capacity limits but responded gracefully with a simple 'OK, no problem,' exemplifying her classy demeanor. She was in Istanbul for her tour and is also preparing for her upcoming film release.
Jennifer Lopez was refused entry into a Chanel store in Istanbul but responded calmly and chose to shop at nearby stores instead, spending tens of thousands of dollars. She is currently on a summer tour and celebrated her birthday in Turkey.
Jennifer Lopez was refused entry to Chanel's Istanbul store due to capacity policies, but she spent hours shopping at other luxury stores nearby, later returning to Chanel after her shopping spree. The incident highlights strict boutique policies and Lopez's graceful response.
Ukraine and Russia held their third round of peace talks in Istanbul, focusing on a potential summit between Zelensky and Putin, humanitarian exchanges, and addressing key issues like ceasefire and prisoner swaps, amid ongoing tensions and limited progress.
Ukraine and Russia are set to hold peace talks in Istanbul on Wednesday, aiming to negotiate a ceasefire and prisoner exchanges, amid ongoing conflict and recent escalations, with previous talks having failed to produce a breakthrough.
Istanbul faces a significant earthquake risk due to its location on active fault lines, threatening its historic structures and residents. Efforts to reinforce key sites like Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, and Zeyrek Cinili Hamam are underway, but political, financial, and preservation challenges hinder comprehensive protection. Experts emphasize the urgency of implementing advanced mitigation measures to prevent catastrophic damage and loss of life.
The Sea of Marmara near Istanbul is experiencing a recurring and worsening mucilage (sea snot) problem caused by climate change, natural sea conditions, and human pollution, threatening marine life and local ecosystems despite efforts and action plans to address the issue.
Russia and Ukraine are holding peace talks in Istanbul following large-scale drone attacks by both sides, including Ukraine's significant strike on Russian bomber aircraft, highlighting the evolving drone capabilities and ongoing conflict escalation.