Tazias, intricately crafted miniature replicas symbolising the tomb of Imam Hussain, are an integral part of the processions.

Walking around the small, pedestrian-only island allows you to step back in time and discover the essence of Turkey through local cuisine and nature, away from the mass tourism of the cultural capital ...

Shiite faithful Muslims attend an Ashoura procession in Istanbul, Turkey, Friday, July 4, 2025. Shiites mark Ashoura, the ...

Shiite faithful Muslims attend an Ashoura procession in Istanbul, Turkey, Friday, July 4, 2025. Shiites mark Ashoura, the ...

Like his legendary grandfather, Nico Ali Walsh may fight some of the biggest fights of his career overseas. Walsh, the grandson of Muhammad Ali, last fought in ...

Cartooning for Peace, and Cartoonists Rights condemn the violence and arrests targeting the opposition satirical magazine ...

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Tuesday demanded that Turkish authorities release four staff members of the ...

Four staff at the satirical Turkish magazine LeMan have been arrested after being accused of inciting public hatred with a ...

Fourt staff members including the cartoonist have been formally arrested for “inciting the public to hatred and hostility.” ...

The cartoon shows a bearded man wearing a top hat resembling  that of Haredi Jews saying “I’m Musa” as he shakes hands with ...

Authorities have censored the satirical magazine LeMan due to the publication of a "Muhammad-Moses" cartoon in its Jun 26 issue. Courts have ordered the blocking of access to the magazine’s website ...

Istanbul protesters target LeMan magazine over controversial cartoon Protests broke out in Istanbul after a satirical ...