Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants to turn the iconic Hagia Sophia into a mosque again. Russia says this move would be unacceptable. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why this move has triggered a major controversy.

Gravitas: Politics over Istanbul's Hagia Sophia

Russian officials and the Orthodox church on July 06 urged caution over calls in Turkey to alter the status of Hagia Sophia. Watch report.

Your Story: Russia, US warm Turkey over the conversion of Hagia Sophia

The Turkish government is all set to change the religion-neutral status of a century-old structure and a UNESCO world heritage site Hagia Sophia. Watch report.

UNESCO world heritage site Hagia Sophia to be turned into a Mosque

Reacting to Turkey raising the Kashmir issue at the recently held session of the UN General Assembly, India on Friday called upon the Turkish government to get a proper understanding of the situation on the ground before making any further statements on it.

Turkey should get proper understanding of ground situation in J-K, says MEA

An ex-business partner of former US national security adviser Michael Flynn and a businessman with ties to Turkish government officials have been charged with undisclosed lobbying aimed at the extradition of a Muslim cleric living in the United States.

US charges Flynn's former business partner Bijan Rafiekian with secret lobbying for Turkey

The dismissed personnel were found to be members of, or linked to, "terror" groups, structures and entities that act against national security

Turkey dismisses more than 2,700 with emergency rule decree

Prime Minister Yildirim said a small change to remove obstacles from the constitution would be made, without giving further details

Turkey govt to work with opposition on new constitution