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Netanyahu warns F-35 sale to Türkiye would tip Middle East balance of power

Middle East

2 min read

Netanyahu warns in a CNN interview that selling F-35 fighter jets to Türkiye would destabilize the Middle East, publicly breaking with US

Netanyahu warns F-35 sale to Türkiye would tip Middle East balance of power

NATO official says Ukraine integration 'not on the table'

Exclusive

Exclusive

4 min read

A NATO official says integrating Ukraine into alliance operations is not on the table, as Zelenskyy vows thousands of drones will reach Moscow

NATO official says Ukraine integration 'not on the table'

Türkiye and Canada open free trade talks at NATO summit in Ankara

Economy

2 min read

Türkiye and Canada open free trade talks at NATO summit in Ankara

Trump tells NATO summit Greenland should belong to the United States, not Denmark

World

2 min read

Trump tells NATO summit Greenland should belong to the United States, not Denmark

US to lift CAATSA sanctions on Türkiye, consider restoring F-35 program: Trump

F-35 program

3 min read

US to lift CAATSA sanctions on Türkiye, consider restoring F-35 program: Trump

Leaders begin high-level talks expected to focus on defense cooperation, regional security and NATO priorities

Trump set to tell Erdogan US will restore Türkiye's F-35 access: Report

F-35 program

4 min read

UK, Netherlands, Finland, Poland back defense financing pact ahead of NATO summit

World

3 min read

What to see in Ankara, host city of NATO Summit?

What to see in Ankara, host city of NATO Summit?

Travel

Venezuela says Caracas airport to reopen 'as soon as possible'

Venezuela says Caracas airport to reopen 'as soon as possible'

Venezuela quakes

1 min read

2026 Ankara NATO Summit: Trump touts Türkiye as 'more loyal than others'

Live

Live

20 min read

NATO Summit in Ankara

Is an Arab NATO possible in the Middle East?

Is an Arab NATO possible in the Middle East?

Op-Ed

8 min read

Germany’s Merz urges ‘Spirit of Ankara’ to reshape European defense

Germany’s Merz urges ‘Spirit of Ankara’ to reshape European defense

Nato Summit

1 min read

Gulf states weigh NATO for Hormuz security, but effectiveness raises questions

Gulf states weigh NATO for Hormuz security, but effectiveness raises questions

Deets

2 min read

Hormuz mine-clearing needs alliance consensus: NATO official

Hormuz mine-clearing needs alliance consensus: NATO official

Exclusive

3 min read

Ankara is the most distinct summit of NATO history—and the reason isn't geopolitical

Ankara is the most distinct summit of NATO history—and the reason isn't geopolitical

Enes Berna Kilic

Europe's economic doomsday scenario if it meets Trump's defense demands

Europe's economic doomsday scenario if it meets Trump's defense demands

Securing the flank: What Ukraine wants from shifting NATO dynamics in Ankara

Securing the flank: What Ukraine wants from shifting NATO dynamics in Ankara

Bosnia should use Erdogan-Trump dynamic to advance its NATO bid

Bosnia should use Erdogan-Trump dynamic to advance its NATO bid

Untold story of how Syrians helped save NATO

Untold story of how Syrians helped save NATO

Omer Ozkizilcik

What is at stake for Turkish economy as Ankara hosts NATO summit

What is at stake for Turkish economy as Ankara hosts NATO summit

Omer Faruk Bingol

Israeli-Lebanese framework agreement: A promising start?

Israeli-Lebanese framework agreement: A promising start?

What Türkiye should not do for NATO

What Türkiye should not do for NATO

No, China is not EU’s main trade problem

No, China is not EU’s main trade problem

Beyond the bloc: Why key non-members are showing up to NATO's Ankara summit

Beyond the bloc: Why key non-members are showing up to NATO's Ankara summit

Enes Berna Kilic

After US and Israel, will Iran win its next war?

After US and Israel, will Iran win its next war?

The Ankara arbitrage: Why Trump is sour on Europe—but sold on Türkiye

The Ankara arbitrage: Why Trump is sour on Europe—but sold on Türkiye

Enes Berna Kilic

Ankara Summit’s real story lies in defense contracts, not diplomacy

Ankara Summit’s real story lies in defense contracts, not diplomacy

From Brexit to MAGA: Atlantic is wide, but delusion flies first class

From Brexit to MAGA: Atlantic is wide, but delusion flies first class

A. Craig Copetas

Turkish soft power shapes new Syrian transitional parliament

Turkish soft power shapes new Syrian transitional parliament

Omer Ozkizilcik

Why EU-China trade friction is about more than just trade

Why EU-China trade friction is about more than just trade

Deniz Karakullukcu

Muslim Turkish minority's will on trial in Greece

Muslim Turkish minority's will on trial in Greece

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Crimea summer forecast: Blackouts, fuel lines, and incoming drones

Crimea summer forecast: Blackouts, fuel lines, and incoming drones

If you don’t know where Bosnia is, you don’t fully know America’s story

If you don’t know where Bosnia is, you don’t fully know America’s story

Detroit ordered the hit. Silicon Valley hid the bodies

Detroit ordered the hit. Silicon Valley hid the bodies

A. Craig Copetas

Discover

Istanbul's July 6 week packed with concerts, art shows

Events

Istanbul's July 6 week packed with concerts, art shows

Ricky Martin, The Offspring and Konstantinos Argiros headline a week of concerts...

Artisans of the Ankara Castle Bazaar preserve timeless traditions

Travel

Artisans of the Ankara Castle Bazaar preserve timeless traditions

How Tunceli Museum turned restored barracks into European award contender

Tunceli Museum

How Tunceli Museum turned restored barracks into European award contender

Tunceli Museum nominated for 2026 DASA Award, representing Türkiye in major Euro...

Turkish Cuisine

Otto Eats: Cig Kofte, a dish that thrives on losing things

Recipe

Recipe

8 min read

Otto Eats: Cig Kofte, a dish that thrives on losing things

Otto Eats: Muhallebi, the pudding that remains blameless

Otto Eats: Muhallebi, the pudding that remains blameless

Recipe

Recipe

7 min read

Otto Eats: Menemen, where eggs go to become controversial

Otto Eats: Menemen, where eggs go to become controversial

Food

8 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Synth-pop icon Alphaville set to perform in Istanbul on July 12

The Instagram effect: What Türkiye's medical tourists need to know

The Instagram effect: What Türkiye's medical tourists need to know

By Salih Goktug Colak

Türkiye grants work permit exemption to over 2M Syrians under temporary protection

Türkiye grants work permit exemption to over 2M Syrians under temporary protection

Editor's Pick

Why critics of Trump-Iran MoU are measuring wrong end state

Why critics of Trump-Iran MoU are measuring wrong end state

The document's tone favors Tehran, but the content favors Washington, argues Türkiye Today's contributor Richard Outzen

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Mount Etna ash grounds flights at Sicily’s Catania airport

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US to lift CAATSA sanctions on Türkiye, consider restoring F-35 program: Trump

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Exclusive─US Sen. Graham backs possible F-35 delivery to Türkiye

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2026 Ankara NATO Summit: Trump touts Türkiye as 'more loyal than others'

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Paraguay condemns senator's racist abuse against Mbappe

Türkiye's defense chief says NATO deterrence needs Ankara's agile industrial base

Türkiye's defense chief says NATO deterrence needs Ankara's agile industrial base

Defense

6 min read

Türkiye's defense procurement chief says country's rapidly growing arms industry is ready to serve as a cornerstone of NATO's deterrence architecture

NATO allies eyeing Türkiye’s defense industry model, Rutte says

Defense

9 min read

Rutte said at Ankara's NATO forum that allies are studying Türkiye's defense industry model for possible use at home

NATO allies eyeing Türkiye’s defense industry model, Rutte says

US President Trump in Ankara

2026 Nato Summit

US President Trump in Ankara

US to lift CAATSA sanctions on Türkiye, consider restoring F-35 program: Trump

F-35 program

7 min read

Leaders begin high-level talks expected to focus on defense cooperation, regional security and NATO priorities

US to lift CAATSA sanctions on Türkiye, consider restoring F-35 program: Trump

France, Syria sign over 16 strategic deals, eye new transit hub

France, Syria sign over 16 strategic deals, eye new transit hub

Syria reconstruction

5 min read

Turkish Airlines offers free changes, refunds for Ankara flights during NATO summit

Turkish Airlines offers free changes, refunds for Ankara flights during NATO summit

Turkish Airlines

3 min read

Halkbank earns Moody's credit upgrade as $5B debt plan moves ahead

Halkbank earns Moody's credit upgrade as $5B debt plan moves ahead

banking

4 min read

EU council chief says Europeans need clear NATO reassurance at Ankara summit

EU council chief says Europeans need clear NATO reassurance at Ankara summit

Europe

6 min read

Antonio Costa opens NATO summit in Ankara by calling on alliance to deliver a clear message that Europeans can continue to rely on NATO for defense

Le Pen cleared to run but ankle tag clouds presidential bid

Le Pen cleared to run but ankle tag clouds presidential bid

Europe

7 min read

Paris upholds Le Pen's conviction for misusing parliament funds but reduces her sentence to 15-month office ban already served and one-year ankle tag

Belgian Defense Minister says he hopes to see Turkish drones in country's airspace

Belgian Defense Minister says he hopes to see Turkish drones in country's airspace

Exclusive

Exclusive

4 min read

Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken tells Türkiye Today he hopes to see Turkish-made drones operating in Belgian airspace following his Baykar visit in May 2026

Qatar says its oil tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz, holds Iran responsible

Qatar says its oil tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz, holds Iran responsible

Strait Of Hormuz

3 min read

Qatar said Al-Rekayyat oil tanker was hit near the Strait of Hormuz and held Iran legally responsible for the attack and its consequences

Trump tells NATO summit Greenland should belong to the United States, not Denmark

Trump tells NATO summit Greenland should belong to the United States, not Denmark

World

5 min read

Kenyan police block Saba Saba Day protests in Nairobi

Kenyan police block Saba Saba Day protests in Nairobi

Africa

Venezuela says Caracas airport to reopen 'as soon as possible'

Venezuela says Caracas airport to reopen 'as soon as possible'

Venezuela quakes

2 min read

What to see in Ankara, host city of NATO Summit?

What to see in Ankara, host city of NATO Summit?

Travel

Washington briefly tops global pollution chart after Independence Day fireworks

Washington briefly tops global pollution chart after Independence Day fireworks

Environment

6 min read

Thunderstorms to bring 2-day relief from heat in Istanbul

Thunderstorms to bring 2-day relief from heat in Istanbul

Weather

1 min read

Why Türkiye welcomed Trump with Ottoman soldiers and historic guards

Why Türkiye welcomed Trump with Ottoman soldiers and historic guards

History

Zendaya reveals Iceland cold froze her lines while filming Nolan’s 'The Odyssey'

Cinema

3 min read

Zendaya missed her lines on first day of 'The Odyssey' filming due to extreme cold

Zendaya reveals Iceland cold froze her lines while filming Nolan’s 'The Odyssey'

France returns 23 Syrian artifacts during Macron visit

History

3 min read

France returns 23 Syrian artifacts loaned in 2011, delayed 15 years by civil war

France returns 23 Syrian artifacts during Macron visit

Kahramanmaras becomes Türkiye's first UNESCO City of Literature

City Of Literature

4 min read

Kahramanmaras status as UNESCO City of Literature opens new stage for cultural tourism, publishing and global partnerships

Kahramanmaras becomes Türkiye's first UNESCO City of Literature

Flatwater Canoe Türkiye Cup 2026 launches in Eskisehir

Flatwater Canoe Türkiye Cup 2026 launches in Eskisehir

Sports

2 min read

Aubameyang heading to Türkiye as Corum FK push for headline transfer

Aubameyang heading to Türkiye as Corum FK push for headline transfer

Aubameyang

1 min read

Ronaldo's tears mark end of his World Cup dream

Ronaldo's tears mark end of his World Cup dream

2026 FIFA World Cup

5 min read

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

34

77

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FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

34

74

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

34

69

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

34

60

5

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

34

57

6

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

34

55

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

34

51

8

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RIZESPOR

34

41

9

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

34

40

10

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

34

37

11

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

34

37

12

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

34

37

13

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

34

35

14

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

34

34

15

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

34

33

16

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

34

32

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MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

34

30

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ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

34

30

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

Turkish national team declares 2026 World Cup historic triumph in content strategy

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

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Turkish national team declares 2026 World Cup historic triumph in content strategy

Rome freaks out as Harvard-trained Turkish researcher threatens to bring academic work to Italy

Rome freaks out as Harvard-trained Turkish researcher threatens to bring academic work to Italy

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

2 min read

Beijing panics as Trump’s reality TV aura washes out Xi’s Winnie-the-Pooh charm

Beijing panics as Trump’s reality TV aura washes out Xi’s Winnie-the-Pooh charm

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

2 min read

Sightseeing Around Türkiye

Istanbul antique markets: Where to shop and what to know

Istanbul antique markets

6 min read

Istanbul antique markets: Where to shop and what to know

Turkish resort town Cesme sees booking surge after 9-day Eid holiday extension

Turkish resort town Cesme sees booking surge after 9-day Eid holiday extension

Travel

1 min read

F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda shares Istanbul visit with ‘Istan-beautiful’ post

F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda shares Istanbul visit with ‘Istan-beautiful’ post

Lifestyle

2 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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Netanyahu warns F-35 sale to Türkiye would tip Middle East balance of power

Netanyahu warns F-35 sale to Türkiye would tip Middle East balance of power

Jul 07 2026

Türkiye and Canada open free trade talks at NATO summit in Ankara

Türkiye and Canada open free trade talks at NATO summit in Ankara

Jul 07 2026

Trump tells NATO summit Greenland should belong to the United States, not Denmark

Trump tells NATO summit Greenland should belong to the United States, not Denmark

Jul 07 2026

EU council chief says Europeans need clear NATO reassurance at Ankara summit

EU council chief says Europeans need clear NATO reassurance at Ankara summit

Jul 07 2026

Le Pen cleared to run but ankle tag clouds presidential bid

Le Pen cleared to run but ankle tag clouds presidential bid

Jul 07 2026

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