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Ukraine-Türkiye convergence appears inevitable and it irritates Russia

analysis

analysis

7 min read

Deepening partnership between Ukraine and Türkiye is creating a new strategic axis in Europe’s long-term pushback against Russian energy coercion

Ukraine-Türkiye convergence appears inevitable and it irritates Russia

What’s driving Istanbul stocks, and how far can they rally?

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

3 min read

Falling bond yields and declining CDS levels boost confidence in Turkish stocks as disinflation and rate cut bets take center stage

What’s driving Istanbul stocks, and how far can they rally?

Syria’s al-Sharaa calls ties with Egypt a duty, seeks investment

Syria

3 min read

Syria’s al-Sharaa calls ties with Egypt a duty, seeks investment

Türkiye's Skydagger FPV kamikaze drones hit 120,000 annual production

Defense Industry

3 min read

Türkiye's Skydagger FPV kamikaze drones hit 120,000 annual production

Iran says not seeking war but 'fully prepared,' blames US and Israel for protest violence

Iran protests

3 min read

Iran says not seeking war but 'fully prepared,' blames US and Israel for protest violence

Iran's FM says country ready for war and dialogue, blames US-Israel for violence, 'we have many documents that indicate American and Israeli intervent...

US considering ‘very strong options’ on Iran: Trump

Iran

4 min read

Iran protest death toll reaches 538 as internet blackout continues

Middle East

4 min read

Alperen Sengun returns early from ankle sprain after 8-day absence

Alperen Sengun returns early from ankle sprain after 8-day absence

Basketball

2 min read

Can Yaman breaks silence after returning to Italy following Istanbul drug probe

Can Yaman breaks silence after returning to Italy following Istanbul drug probe

Nation

6 min read

Raptors hold off Philadelphia in overtime as Adem Bona features for 76ers

NBA

1 min read

Spotlight

Syrian Army's swift victory in Aleppo exposes a deeper SDF fragility

Syrian Army's swift victory in Aleppo exposes a deeper SDF fragility

Columns

2 min read

Türkiye bans press statement near Iranian Consulate in Istanbul for 'security reasons'

Türkiye bans press statement near Iranian Consulate in Istanbul for 'security reasons'

Iran protests

3 min read

Economic crisis fuels Daesh radicalization, Türkiye’s intel assessment warns

Economic crisis fuels Daesh radicalization, Türkiye’s intel assessment warns

Crime

4 min read

How Turkish diaspora is playing a strategic role in Türkiye’s AI ecosystem

How Turkish diaspora is playing a strategic role in Türkiye’s AI ecosystem

Nation

5 min read

SDF positions in Aleppo fall, what’s next?

SDF positions in Aleppo fall, what’s next?

Ukraine-Türkiye convergence appears inevitable and it irritates Russia

Ukraine-Türkiye convergence appears inevitable and it irritates Russia

Why Kosovo’s very existence challenges Serbia’s 'monopoly of force'

Why Kosovo’s very existence challenges Serbia’s 'monopoly of force'

Albatros Rexhaj

Oreshnik missile strike signals Putin’s discontent with Europe’s Ukraine peace plan

Oreshnik missile strike signals Putin’s discontent with Europe’s Ukraine peace plan

Baku’s Turkish trade corridor vision: From transit hub to geopolitical power player

Baku’s Turkish trade corridor vision: From transit hub to geopolitical power player

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Why is Greenland at the center of great power competition

Why is Greenland at the center of great power competition

Why regional conditions are pushing a Turkish-Saudi pact in Middle East

Why regional conditions are pushing a Turkish-Saudi pact in Middle East

Israel's track record raises important questions for Syria's future

Israel's track record raises important questions for Syria's future

Omer Ozkizilcik

Why foreign fighters are not the Balkans’ biggest problem

Why foreign fighters are not the Balkans’ biggest problem

Israel’s SDF gamble in post-Assad Syria

Israel’s SDF gamble in post-Assad Syria

Why is monarchy gaining traction over democracy for post-Islamic Republic Iran?

Why is monarchy gaining traction over democracy for post-Islamic Republic Iran?

How religion is being instrumentalized in Serbia’s claims against Kosovo

How religion is being instrumentalized in Serbia’s claims against Kosovo

How did CIA encircle Maduro? Delcy Rodriguez claim and inner circle scenario

How did CIA encircle Maduro? Delcy Rodriguez claim and inner circle scenario

Hasan Mesut Onder

What Izmir University of Economics' case reveals about gendered cyberbullying

What Izmir University of Economics' case reveals about gendered cyberbullying

Selin Hacialioglu

How Türkiye can help unclog world’s launch bottlenecks

How Türkiye can help unclog world’s launch bottlenecks

Nazmelis Zengin

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Researchers identify Türkiye’s first endemic ‘umbilicus’ plant in Izmir

endemic plants

Researchers identify Türkiye’s first endemic ‘umbilicus’ plant in Izmir

Researchers identify Türkiye’s first endemic Umbilicus species in Izmir’s Odemis...

The Konovalov case: A former Russian diplomat assesses FSB’s signaling

Russia

The Konovalov case: A former Russian diplomat assesses FSB’s signaling

According to the FSB, Konovalov was detained in 2024, but the case remained out ...

Istanbul Akvaryum: Where marine science, cultural memory and conservation meet

Istanbul Akvaryum

Istanbul Akvaryum: Where marine science, cultural memory and conservation meet

Istanbul Akvaryum unites science, culture and conservation, showcasing Türkiye’s...

Turkish Cuisine

Why goat meat deserves a second look when cooked right

Food

6 min read

Why goat meat deserves a second look when cooked right

Just outside Istanbul lies Sakarya, a hidden culinary region

Just outside Istanbul lies Sakarya, a hidden culinary region

Food

5 min read

Mediterranean way: How olive oil can transform your health

Mediterranean way: How olive oil can transform your health

Food

5 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Türkiye unveils roadmap for new penal system, expands alternatives to prison: Report

Türkiye unveils roadmap for new penal system, expands alternatives to prison: Report

Türkiye sets fee increase caps for private schools for 2026–2027 academic year

Türkiye sets fee increase caps for private schools for 2026–2027 academic year

All about eviction rules under Türkiye’s new court ruling on unpaid bills

All about eviction rules under Türkiye’s new court ruling on unpaid bills

Editor's Pick

Venezuela: A different kind of special military operation

Venezuela: A different kind of special military operation

Operation Absolute Resolve marks a new era in military intervention, with cyber warfare, precision strikes neutralizing Venezuelan defenses

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Istanbul closes all schools Monday as severe winter weather looms

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Heavy snow to return to Istanbul on Jan. 12 after strong winds, heavy rainfall grip city

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Turkish Airlines cancels 54 Istanbul flights amid severe weather warnings

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Pegasus Airlines cancels 46 flights as Istanbul weather emergency intensifies

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Israel on high military alert following images from Iran and Trump statement: Report

Türkiye's Skydagger FPV kamikaze drones hit 120,000 annual production

Türkiye's Skydagger FPV kamikaze drones hit 120,000 annual production

Defense Industry

6 min read

Skydagger reaches 120,000 annual drone production with indigenous components: electric motor, flight control, and batteries

Can Yaman breaks silence after returning to Italy following Istanbul drug probe

Nation

8 min read

Istanbul drug raids on nightlife venues brought Can Yaman into custody for testing, sparked international headlines, revived debate over due process

Can Yaman breaks silence after returning to Italy following Istanbul drug probe

President Erdogan highlights population decline, renews call for at least 3 children

population decline

5 min read

Erdogan calls for larger families as Türkiye’s fertility rate fell to 1.48, warning of a demographic crisis and expanding family support policies

President Erdogan highlights population decline, renews call for at least 3 children

Türkiye unveils new ship protection system against homing missiles

Defense Industry

6 min read

Turkish MKE’s Balkin 130mm chaff countermeasure system is ready for serial production, offering protection against RF-homing missiles

Türkiye unveils new ship protection system against homing missiles

Türkiye’s jewelry exports reach all-time high of $7.9B in 2025, led by UAE, Swiss demand

Türkiye’s jewelry exports reach all-time high of $7.9B in 2025, led by UAE, Swiss demand

turkish jewelry

3 min read

4 LNG vessels en route to Türkiye to deliver 350M cubic meters of gas ahead of cold snap

4 LNG vessels en route to Türkiye to deliver 350M cubic meters of gas ahead of cold snap

LNG

4 min read

Libya ranks among top buyers of Turkish gold, imports exceed $350M

Libya ranks among top buyers of Turkish gold, imports exceed $350M

Türkiye Libya

5 min read

Iran says not seeking war but 'fully prepared,' blames US and Israel for protest violence

Iran says not seeking war but 'fully prepared,' blames US and Israel for protest violence

Iran protests

7 min read

Iran's FM says country ready for war and dialogue, blames US-Israel for violence, 'we have many documents that indicate American and Israeli intervention'

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says there is no longer need for arms outside state

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says there is no longer need for arms outside state

Lebanon arms

4 min read

According to him, weapons become a burden on Lebanon as a whole

Displaced Palestinians protest as Gaza humanitarian crisis worsens

Displaced Palestinians protest as Gaza humanitarian crisis worsens

Middle East

6 min read

Palestinians protest in Gaza City, urging UN action as cold, disease, waste, and aid restrictions worsened the humanitarian crisis despite a ceasefire

Syria’s al-Sharaa calls ties with Egypt a duty, seeks investment

Syria’s al-Sharaa calls ties with Egypt a duty, seeks investment

Syria

5 min read

Sharaa made the remarks during a meeting in Damascus with a delegation from the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce

Powell accuses Trump admin of using DOJ to pressure Fed on interest rates

Powell accuses Trump admin of using DOJ to pressure Fed on interest rates

federal reserve

7 min read

Trump may exclude Exxon from Venezuela oil rush over CEO's 'uninvestable' comment

Trump may exclude Exxon from Venezuela oil rush over CEO's 'uninvestable' comment

Venezuela

3 min read

NATO commander warns strategic coordination among Russia, China, Iran and North Korea

NATO commander warns strategic coordination among Russia, China, Iran and North Korea

World

8 min read

Ethiopia begins building new airport it says will be Africa’s biggest

Ethiopia begins building new airport it says will be Africa’s biggest

Ethiopia

4 min read

Researchers identify Türkiye’s first endemic ‘umbilicus’ plant in Izmir

Researchers identify Türkiye’s first endemic ‘umbilicus’ plant in Izmir

endemic plants

4 min read

Magnitude 4.0 earthquake strikes off Lebanon coast, felt in Syria

Magnitude 4.0 earthquake strikes off Lebanon coast, felt in Syria

Earthquake

1 min read

'Turkish Week' to showcase shared heritage and global connectivity in Vienna

'Turkish Week' to showcase shared heritage and global connectivity in Vienna

Turkish Week

2 min read

Turkish Week in Vienna will highlight Turkic culture, shared heritage, and global connectivity through exhibitions, talks, and artistic events

Ottoman-era Quran used in NYC mayoral oath goes on display at New York Public Library

Quran

6 min read

Ottoman-era Quran used in Zohran Mamdani’s NYC mayoral oath is now on display at NYPL, opening to visitors from Jan. 7, 2026

Ottoman-era Quran used in NYC mayoral oath goes on display at New York Public Library

Turkish TV dramas boost Türkiye-Bangladesh cultural, economic ties

Culture

4 min read

Bangladesh’s ambassador to Ankara says Turkish dramas foster stronger people-to-people connections, mutual understanding between 2 countries

Turkish TV dramas boost Türkiye-Bangladesh cultural, economic ties

Who is Peren Birsaygili Mut, Turkish writer praised by Syria’s culture minister?

Feautered

5 min read

Syrian minister praises Mut as the driving force behind a 'pioneering project' to bring Syrian literature and translate it into Turkish

Who is Peren Birsaygili Mut, Turkish writer praised by Syria’s culture minister?

Alperen Sengun returns early from ankle sprain after 8-day absence

Alperen Sengun returns early from ankle sprain after 8-day absence

Basketball

2 min read

Raptors hold off Philadelphia in overtime as Adem Bona features for 76ers

Raptors hold off Philadelphia in overtime as Adem Bona features for 76ers

NBA

2 min read

Georgian midfielder Skhirtladze in talks with Turkish clubs for potential transfer

Georgian midfielder Skhirtladze in talks with Turkish clubs for potential transfer

Football

3 min read

Club

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P

1

GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

17

42

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

17

39

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

17

35

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

17

32

5

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

17

29

6

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

17

25

7

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

17

23

8

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

17

23

9

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

17

23

10

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

17

21

11

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

17

18

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

17

18

13

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

17

17

14

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

17

15

15

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

17

15

16

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

17

15

17

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

17

13

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

17

9

19

SİPAY BODRUM FK

BODRUM FK

0

0

20

NET GLOBAL SİVASSPOR

SİVASSPOR

0

0

21

ADANA DEMİRSPOR A.Ş.

ADANA DEMİRSPOR

0

0

22

ATAKAŞ HATAYSPOR

HATAYSPOR

0

0

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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Iran says not seeking war but 'fully prepared,' blames US and Israel for protest violence

Iran says not seeking war but 'fully prepared,' blames US and Israel for protest violence

Jan 12 2026

What’s driving Istanbul stocks, and how far can they rally?

What’s driving Istanbul stocks, and how far can they rally?

Jan 12 2026

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says there is no longer need for arms outside state

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says there is no longer need for arms outside state

Jan 12 2026

Displaced Palestinians protest as Gaza humanitarian crisis worsens

Displaced Palestinians protest as Gaza humanitarian crisis worsens

Jan 12 2026

Alperen Sengun returns early from ankle sprain after 8-day absence

Alperen Sengun returns early from ankle sprain after 8-day absence

Jan 12 2026

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