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Pakistan and Afghanistan extend ceasefire as Qatar-mediated talks set to begin

Asia & Pacific

2 min read

Pakistan and Afghanistan extend their 48-hour ceasefire through the conclusion of Qatar-mediated negotiations set to begin Friday in Doha

Pakistan and Afghanistan extend ceasefire as Qatar-mediated talks set to begin

Forensic tests reveal cocaine, THC in samples from Turkish celebrities

Crime

2 min read

8 Turkish celebrities test positive for cocaine and THC in forensic analysis following Istanbul drug investigation, while 7 others show no traces

Forensic tests reveal cocaine, THC in samples from Turkish celebrities

Trump weighs Tomahawk missile transfer as Ukraine seeks long-range strike capability

World

7 min read

Trump weighs Tomahawk missile transfer as Ukraine seeks long-range strike capability

Commission between South Africa and Türkiye officially activated after 12 years

Diplomacy

5 min read

Commission between South Africa and Türkiye officially activated after 12 years

Türkiye to supply military equipment to Syria to target SDF along border: Report

Nation

3 min read

Türkiye to supply military equipment to Syria to target SDF along border: Report

Planned shipments will include armored vehicles, drones, artillery, missiles, and air-defense systems, according to the report

Türkiye seeks 3-year extension for cross-border military operations in Iraq, Syria

Region

2 min read

SDF reportedly agrees in principle to merge into Syrian National Army

Syria

3 min read

St. George Church restoration set to open fresh window on Cappadocia

St. George Church restoration set to open fresh window on Cappadocia

History

2 min read

Over 30 sunken huts uncovered at Karahantepe reveal daily life in Neolithic Türkiye

Over 30 sunken huts uncovered at Karahantepe reveal daily life in Neolithic Türkiye

Archaeology

2 min read

1,300-year-old breads with inscription, image of Jesus unearthed in Türkiye’s Karaman

Archaeology

3 min read

How Türkiye’s bid for rare earth independence carries global overtones

How Türkiye’s bid for rare earth independence carries global overtones

featured

7 min read

Türkiye’s 4th biggest city Bursa runs out of water as reservoirs dry up

Türkiye’s 4th biggest city Bursa runs out of water as reservoirs dry up

water crisis

2 min read

S&P Global Commodity Insights to open office in Istanbul, expanding Europe, Middle East, Central Asia presence

S&P Global Commodity Insights to open office in Istanbul, expanding Europe, Middle East, Central Asia presence

Exclusive

3 min read

Why main opposition CHP’s Brussels rally signals a strategic shift

Why main opposition CHP’s Brussels rally signals a strategic shift

featured

6 min read

Public debate over Rojin Kabais’ suspicious death in Türkiye continues one year later

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Public debate over Rojin Kabais’ suspicious death in Türkiye continues one year later

New forensic findings, growing public calls for transparency, keep the death of ...

Türkiye’s population prefers Western lifestyle, survey shows

Lifestyle

Türkiye’s population prefers Western lifestyle, survey shows

Most of Türkiye’s population prefers Western countries as a model for Türkiye’s ...

Türkiye’s media platforms face financial meltdown regardless of political leaning

featured

Türkiye’s media platforms face financial meltdown regardless of political leaning

The current financial crisis of media platforms cuts across Türkiye’s entire pol...

Expats in Türkiye

Perceptions vs realities: What Türkiye’s new amendment for Turkish-origin expats means

Perceptions vs realities: What Türkiye’s new amendment for Turkish-origin expats means

L’Étape Türkiye by Tour de France turns Istanbul into cycling stage between continents

L’Étape Türkiye by Tour de France turns Istanbul into cycling stage between continents

By Koray Erdogan

Expats beware: Istanbul metro won’t allow large bags anymore, adds extra fees

Expats beware: Istanbul metro won’t allow large bags anymore, adds extra fees

Editor's Pick

Mass return of Syrians from Türkiye reveals intriguing regional patterns—here’s why

Mass return of Syrians from Türkiye reveals intriguing regional patterns—here’s why

Return rates of Syrians from Türkiye differ sharply by their regions of origin, writes Türkiye Today columnist Omer Ozkizilcik

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Trump, Putin agree to meet in Budapest to discuss end to Ukraine-Russia war

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Türkiye, Libya sign major deals to boost contracting projects

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German Foreign Minister Wadephul to visit Türkiye on Oct. 17 for high-level talks

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Baykar-owned Piaggio Aerospace secures first aircraft order from Türkiye

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Türkiye records its second hottest summer in 55 years

Insight

Beyond Cold War analogies: Why China-Russia split is unlikely

Beyond Cold War analogies: Why China-Russia split is unlikely

Deniz Karakullukcu

Turkish drones test Ankara's 'golden age' of relations with Belgrade

Turkish drones test Ankara's 'golden age' of relations with Belgrade

Mustafa Cuhadar

Idea of common military structure within Organization of Turkic States

Idea of common military structure within Organization of Turkic States

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Forensic tests reveal cocaine, THC in samples from Turkish celebrities

Forensic tests reveal cocaine, THC in samples from Turkish celebrities

Crime

2 min read

8 Turkish celebrities test positive for cocaine and THC in forensic analysis following Istanbul drug investigation, while 7 others show no traces

Commission between South Africa and Türkiye officially activated after 12 years

Diplomacy

10 min read

South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile calls for closer investment ties with Türkiye as two nations formally activate a bilateral commission

Commission between South Africa and Türkiye officially activated after 12 years

How street gangs and social media redefine crime culture in Istanbul

Crime

7 min read

Insights highlight fast-moving street gangs, viral turf shows and rising youth detentions, fueling concerns Türkiye may follow Latin American patterns

How street gangs and social media redefine crime culture in Istanbul

Türkiye to supply military equipment to Syria to target SDF along border: Report

Nation

7 min read

Planned shipments will include armored vehicles, drones, artillery, missiles, and air-defense systems, according to the report

Türkiye to supply military equipment to Syria to target SDF along border: Report

Türkiye, Libya sign major deals to boost contracting projects

Türkiye, Libya sign major deals to boost contracting projects

foreign trade

6 min read

Türkiye fines major drugmakers AstraZeneca, Merck, Sanovel for antitrust violations

Türkiye fines major drugmakers AstraZeneca, Merck, Sanovel for antitrust violations

companies

3 min read

Turkish Technic, LOT Polish Airlines boost cooperation with new maintenance deal

Turkish Technic, LOT Polish Airlines boost cooperation with new maintenance deal

Business

3 min read

Türkiye, Syria hold defense talks in Damascus to boost security coordination

Türkiye, Syria hold defense talks in Damascus to boost security coordination

Middle East

6 min read

Discussions focused on security cooperation, with both sides addressing regional stability and counterterrorism efforts, ministry statement says

Israel to mark ‘yellow line’ border in Gaza, extends mandatory military service

Israel to mark ‘yellow line’ border in Gaza, extends mandatory military service

Region

1 min read

Israel to mark a new boundary in Gaza under the cease-fire deal and plans to extend mandatory military service from 32 to 36 months

Polish court blocks extradition of Ukrainian citizen in Nord Stream case

Polish court blocks extradition of Ukrainian citizen in Nord Stream case

Region

2 min read

Polish court rejected Germany’s request to extradite a Ukrainian man accused of involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions

Türkiye expands Africa energy, mining ties with new deal planned for Gambia

Türkiye expands Africa energy, mining ties with new deal planned for Gambia

Region

3 min read

Türkiye signed energy and mining deals with 20 African countries and plans a new agreement with Gambia

Trump weighs Tomahawk missile transfer as Ukraine seeks long-range strike capability

Trump weighs Tomahawk missile transfer as Ukraine seeks long-range strike capability

World

11 min read

80% of US nuclear weapons staff face furloughs amid government shutdown

80% of US nuclear weapons staff face furloughs amid government shutdown

Americas

4 min read

Trump and Putin eye Hungary summit within two weeks

Trump and Putin eye Hungary summit within two weeks

World

4 min read

Heritage on a plate in Türkiye's Tarsus as EU-backed center keeps living kitchen alive

Heritage on a plate in Türkiye's Tarsus as EU-backed center keeps living kitchen alive

Traditional Turkish food

5 min read

Türkiye’s 4th biggest city Bursa runs out of water as reservoirs dry up

Türkiye’s 4th biggest city Bursa runs out of water as reservoirs dry up

water crisis

4 min read

Nearly 900M poor people face overlapping climate risks, UN warns ahead of COP30

Nearly 900M poor people face overlapping climate risks, UN warns ahead of COP30

Environment

6 min read

St. George Church restoration set to open fresh window on Cappadocia

St. George Church restoration set to open fresh window on Cappadocia

History

6 min read

Restored St. George Church in Yesilhisar is poised to join Cappadocia’s top stops, adding depth to faith heritage and local travel in Türkiye

Over 30 sunken huts uncovered at Karahantepe reveal daily life in Neolithic Türkiye

Archaeology

7 min read

More than 30 sunken huts at Karahantepe reveal Neolithic daily life, with hearths, storage areas and standing stones clustered around a central public building

Over 30 sunken huts uncovered at Karahantepe reveal daily life in Neolithic Türkiye

1,300-year-old breads with inscription, image of Jesus unearthed in Türkiye’s Karaman

Archaeology

8 min read

Carbonized loaves from Topraktepe in Karaman—one with image of Jesus and Greek dedication—offer rare insight into early Christian rites in Türkiye

1,300-year-old breads with inscription, image of Jesus unearthed in Türkiye’s Karaman

Türkiye to host global defense, aerospace expo SAHA 2026 in Istanbul

Culture

3 min read

Türkiye to host SAHA Expo 2026 in Istanbul next May, uniting global defense and aerospace firms

Türkiye to host global defense, aerospace expo SAHA 2026 in Istanbul

Fenerbahce supporters’ figurehead Cem Golbasi sentenced to 6 years 10 months

Fenerbahce supporters’ figurehead Cem Golbasi sentenced to 6 years 10 months

Fenerbahce

3 min read

Freediver Sahika Ercumen sets new world record with message of solidarity for Gaza

Freediver Sahika Ercumen sets new world record with message of solidarity for Gaza

freediving records

4 min read

Anadolu Efes set to host Panathinaikos AKTOR in EuroLeague Week 5 showdown

Anadolu Efes set to host Panathinaikos AKTOR in EuroLeague Week 5 showdown

Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

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TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

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17

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GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

8

16

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FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

8

16

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GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

8

14

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BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

7

13

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

8

13

8

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

7

11

9

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

8

10

10

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

8

10

11

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

8

9

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

7

8

13

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

7

6

14

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

8

5

15

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

8

5

16

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

8

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ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

8

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18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

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SİPAY BODRUM FK

BODRUM FK

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SİVASSPOR

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ADANA DEMİRSPOR A.Ş.

ADANA DEMİRSPOR

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ATAKAŞ HATAYSPOR

HATAYSPOR

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Sightseeing Around Türkiye

Giresun Island moves toward tourism opening as Eastern Black Sea’s only habitable isle

trave

1 min read

Giresun Island moves toward tourism opening as Eastern Black Sea’s only habitable isle

Tourists discover sunken city, hidden bays on blue cruises in Türkiye's Kekova

Tourists discover sunken city, hidden bays on blue cruises in Türkiye's Kekova

Travel

2 min read

Explore Balat: Your guide to Istanbul’s multicultural quarter on the Golden Horn

Explore Balat: Your guide to Istanbul’s multicultural quarter on the Golden Horn

Travel

5 min read

IN PICTURES

Wildfire ravages forested land across Türkiye’s Canakkale

Wildfire ravages forested land across Türkiye’s Canakkale

Eastern Thrace faces severe drought as reservoirs and ponds dry

Eastern Thrace faces severe drought as reservoirs and ponds dry

Looted Roman columns and Ottoman relics found in Antalya shop priced up to $980

Looted Roman columns and Ottoman relics found in Antalya shop priced up to $980

Türkiye's private sector foreign debt hits $195.4B, highest in 67 months

Türkiye's private sector foreign debt hits $195.4B, highest in 67 months

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Türkiye’s 17th ‘Goodness Ship’ arrives in Egypt with 900 tons of aid for Gaza

Turkish customs intercept truck smuggling 85 pigeons near Iran border

Strong earthquake of 6.5 magnitude strikes off Abepura city in Indonesia

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Pakistan and Afghanistan extend ceasefire as Qatar-mediated talks set to begin

Pakistan and Afghanistan extend ceasefire as Qatar-mediated talks set to begin

Oct 17 2025

Forensic tests reveal cocaine, THC in samples from Turkish celebrities

Forensic tests reveal cocaine, THC in samples from Turkish celebrities

Oct 17 2025

Trump weighs Tomahawk missile transfer as Ukraine seeks long-range strike capability

Trump weighs Tomahawk missile transfer as Ukraine seeks long-range strike capability

Oct 17 2025

Commission between South Africa and Türkiye officially activated after 12 years

Commission between South Africa and Türkiye officially activated after 12 years

Oct 17 2025

80% of US nuclear weapons staff face furloughs amid government shutdown

80% of US nuclear weapons staff face furloughs amid government shutdown

Oct 17 2025

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