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Robert Redford, Oscar-winning actor and director, dies at age 89

Robert Redford, Oscar-winning actor and director, dies at age 89

Screen idol Redford won an Oscar for directing Ordinary People and was a longtime advocate for environmental and social causes

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Grammy-nominated Turkish composer says courage is key to global music career
28.08.2025

Grammy-nominated Turkish composer says courage is key to global music career

Esin Aydingoz earned Grammy nomination for her cello arrangement of 'Paint It Black,' featured in Netflix’s hit show 'Wednesday'

Mendik Tepe, believed to predate Gobeklitepe, being unearthed in southeastern Türkiye
28.08.2025

Mendik Tepe, believed to predate Gobeklitepe, being unearthed in southeastern Türkiye

Excavations at Sanliurfa's Mendik Tepe, believed to be older than UNESCO World Heritage site Gobeklitepe, also known as 'zero point of history,' uncovering traces of transition to settled life

France's perfume museum highlights Turkish rose, along with scent history
26.08.2025

France's perfume museum highlights Turkish rose, along with scent history

'There are also very beautiful roses in Romania and Bulgaria, but the Turkish rose is always three steps ahead,' museum guide says

Oman’s Musandam hosts first-ever international diving festival
25.08.2025

Oman’s Musandam hosts first-ever international diving festival

Divers worldwide gather in Oman for a 4-day event blending competitions, exhibitions, and unforgettable dives

Sami Yusuf returns to Istanbul with ‘Ecstasy,’ performs for 25,000
24.08.2025

Sami Yusuf returns to Istanbul with ‘Ecstasy,’ performs for 25,000

Music star greets audience in Turkish, sings in Spanish for first time with 75-piece orchestra, pledges portion of proceeds to Gaza relief