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Why Trump is eager to designate Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organization

analysis

analysis

7 min read

The order reflects long-standing bipartisan pressure in Congress and a broader trend in the post-Arab revolution international order

Why Trump is eager to designate Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organization

Turkish Airlines, AJet ground A320 aircraft after Airbus issues software alert

Business

4 min read

Meanwhile, Turkish Airlines' operations continue to operate in safe manner, official says

Turkish Airlines, AJet ground A320 aircraft after Airbus issues software alert

Fire erupts on foreign-flagged vessel off Türkiye’s Black Sea coast

Nation

3 min read

Fire erupts on foreign-flagged vessel off Türkiye’s Black Sea coast

Zelenskyy announces overhaul of presidential office as top aide resigns after anti-corruption raid

World

5 min read

Zelenskyy announces overhaul of presidential office as top aide resigns after anti-corruption raid

Can Türkiye help Ukraine with a better peace plan than Trump’s?

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

Opinion

5 min read

Can Türkiye help Ukraine with a better peace plan than Trump’s?

Ukraine is hoping that Türkiye could help it navigate these choppy waters

Kremlin says Russia ‘grateful’ for Türkiye’s push for peace amid talks on US plan

World

4 min read

Ukraine-Russia war: Three competing peace plans and risk of rewarding aggression

analysis

analysis

11 min read

Stitched-mouth Neolithic statue from Sayburc reshapes understanding of death rituals in Tas Tepeler

Stitched-mouth Neolithic statue from Sayburc reshapes understanding of death rituals in Tas Tepeler

Tas Tepeler

4 min read

Long trail of fraud leads Turkish biotech mogul to life sentence in US

featured

featured

Long trail of fraud leads Turkish biotech mogul to life sentence in US

World

13 min read

Türkiye becomes only country with two regional dishes in global top 10

Turkish Food

3 min read

Pope Leo XIV visits Iznik to mark 1700th anniversary of First Council of Nicaea

Pope Leo XIV visits Iznik to mark 1700th anniversary of First Council of Nicaea

Pope Leo XIV

2 min read

Attacker of Pope John Paul II removed from Iznik ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit

Attacker of Pope John Paul II removed from Iznik ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit

Pope Leo XIV

1 min read

What the Khor Mor attack signals for Iraq’s fragile energy architecture

What the Khor Mor attack signals for Iraq’s fragile energy architecture

Middle East

4 min read

Israel’s 'Türkiye-led' narrative faces scrutiny as details point to domestic networks

Israel’s 'Türkiye-led' narrative faces scrutiny as details point to domestic networks

Region

3 min read

How Diyarbakir shale could put Türkiye ahead of several OPEC members in reserves

Energy

How Diyarbakir shale could put Türkiye ahead of several OPEC members in reserves

If verified, the reserve size would place Türkiye ahead of several OPEC members,...

Ukraine-Russia war: Three competing peace plans and risk of rewarding aggression

analysis

Ukraine-Russia war: Three competing peace plans and risk of rewarding aggression

US plan demands that all violations suffered by the Ukrainian people over the pa...

Employees, activists launch 'Make Amazon Pay' actions across more than 30 countries

Tech

Employees, activists launch 'Make Amazon Pay' actions across more than 30 countries

Over one thousand Amazon employees warn about rapid AI rollout and climate impac...

Expats in Türkiye

Istanbul announces traffic closures for Pope Leo XIV's visit on Nov. 27-30

Istanbul announces traffic closures for Pope Leo XIV's visit on Nov. 27-30

All about Türkiye's 2026 traffic fines, major increases across violations

All about Türkiye's 2026 traffic fines, major increases across violations

Will Pope’s Türkiye visit lead to reopening of Halki Seminary after 50 years?

Will Pope’s Türkiye visit lead to reopening of Halki Seminary after 50 years?

Editor's Pick

The Sultan’s Salon: One month on from Louvre heist─the stolen crown jewel with an Ottoman twin

The Sultan’s Salon: One month on from Louvre heist─the stolen crown jewel with an Ottoman twin

A diamond bow once adored by an empress, replicated by a sultan, worn by a princess—one stolen from the Louvre, the other hidden in a New York vault, safe but unseen

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EU says it wants reset its relationship with Mediterranean countries

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Turkish Airlines, AJet ground A320 aircraft after Airbus issues software alert

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Lebanon-Greek Cypriot maritime deal sparks legal, political backlash

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Zelenskyy announces overhaul of presidential office as top aide resigns after anti-corruption raid

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Long trail of fraud leads Turkish biotech mogul to life sentence in US

Insight

Sudan’s Janjaweed: Mercenaries or homegrown militias?

Sudan’s Janjaweed: Mercenaries or homegrown militias?

Is Bahceli pushing Erdogan toward a faster peace process in Türkiye?

Is Bahceli pushing Erdogan toward a faster peace process in Türkiye?

Baykar’s Kizilelma: Stopgap measure or another game changer for Türkiye?

Baykar’s Kizilelma: Stopgap measure or another game changer for Türkiye?

Fire erupts on foreign-flagged vessel off Türkiye’s Black Sea coast

Fire erupts on foreign-flagged vessel off Türkiye’s Black Sea coast

Nation

4 min read

The fire is believed to have been caused by an external factor

Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum gathers students from 55 countries, resolutions to be sent to UN

Nation

4 min read

At the international high school summit, 450 students develop projects focused on justice and cooperation

Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum gathers students from 55 countries, resolutions to be sent to UN

High-value production lifts Türkiye’s defense export value per kilogram, data shows

defense sector

4 min read

Strategic investments in Turkish defense and aerospace boost export value per kilogram to $65 in 2024, aiming for upwards of $250 per kilogram in future

High-value production lifts Türkiye’s defense export value per kilogram, data shows

Pope Leo XIV visits Iznik to mark 1700th anniversary of First Council of Nicaea

Pope Leo XIV

5 min read

Pope Leo XIV visits Iznik to mark the 1700th Nicaea anniversary, joining Bartholomeos at the submerged basilica ceremony in Türkiye

Pope Leo XIV visits Iznik to mark 1700th anniversary of First Council of Nicaea

Turkish Airlines, AJet ground A320 aircraft after Airbus issues software alert

Turkish Airlines, AJet ground A320 aircraft after Airbus issues software alert

Business

8 min read

Türkiye–Malaysia trade volume rises nearly 15% in first 9 months

Türkiye–Malaysia trade volume rises nearly 15% in first 9 months

Trade

2 min read

Employees, activists launch 'Make Amazon Pay' actions across more than 30 countries

Employees, activists launch 'Make Amazon Pay' actions across more than 30 countries

Tech

9 min read

EU says it wants reset its relationship with Mediterranean countries

EU says it wants reset its relationship with Mediterranean countries

mediterranean countries

2 min read

Kaja Kallas, Dubravka Suica introduce wide set of initiatives that form EU’s new Mediterranean Pact, aiming to strengthen cooperation

Lebanon-Greek Cypriot maritime deal sparks legal, political backlash

Lebanon-Greek Cypriot maritime deal sparks legal, political backlash

Region

6 min read

Türkiye condemns the agreement, accusing the Greek Cypriot side of unilaterally pursuing maritime deals

Türkiye urges Israel to halt Beit Jinn strikes, cites Syria’s sovereignty, civilian threat

Türkiye urges Israel to halt Beit Jinn strikes, cites Syria’s sovereignty, civilian threat

Middle East

5 min read

At least 13 killed, 24 wounded in rural Damascus strike, Ankara highlights Israel’s operations violate Syria’s sovereignty

Türkiye condemns attack on Iraq’s Khor Mor gas field, urges protection of civilians

Türkiye condemns attack on Iraq’s Khor Mor gas field, urges protection of civilians

Middle East

3 min read

Türkiye condemns Khor Mor gas field attack in Iraq, which caused major power cuts; officials launch joint probe, Kurdish leaders seek stronger defenses

Zelenskyy announces overhaul of presidential office as top aide resigns after anti-corruption raid

Zelenskyy announces overhaul of presidential office as top aide resigns after anti-corruption raid

World

8 min read

Long trail of fraud leads Turkish biotech mogul to life sentence in US

featured

featured

Long trail of fraud leads Turkish biotech mogul to life sentence in US

World

18 min read

Trump targets Minnesota, Somali refugees and Ilhan Omar in fiery holiday statement

Trump targets Minnesota, Somali refugees and Ilhan Omar in fiery holiday statement

Americas

2 min read

Turkish university students struggle with financial hardship, loneliness: Study

Turkish university students struggle with financial hardship, loneliness: Study

Education

6 min read

Türkiye becomes only country with two regional dishes in global top 10

Türkiye becomes only country with two regional dishes in global top 10

Turkish Food

5 min read

Istanbul announces traffic closures for Pope Leo XIV's visit on Nov. 27-30

Istanbul announces traffic closures for Pope Leo XIV's visit on Nov. 27-30

Travel

15 min read

Historic Ottoman-Era cemeteries in Xanthi face ongoing deterioration amid new restrictions

Historic Ottoman-Era cemeteries in Xanthi face ongoing deterioration amid new restrictions

Ottoman heritage

6 min read

Community leaders in Xanthi say historic Ottoman-era cemeteries face growing neglect as new restrictions hinder local preservation efforts

Ancient male statue emerges from Blaundos stadium wall, Western Türkiye

Archaeology

4 min read

An 1,800-year-old male statue reused in a stadium wall has been uncovered in Blaundos, offering new insight into Roman-era life in Western Türkiye

Ancient male statue emerges from Blaundos stadium wall, Western Türkiye

Neolithic figurines, multi-room burials found at Gurcutepe redefine Tas Tepeler chronology

Tas Tepeler

11 min read

Gurcutepe on the Harran Plain reveals how late Neolithic communities in the Tas Tepeler Project lived, worked and eventually left the limestone hills

Neolithic figurines, multi-room burials found at Gurcutepe redefine Tas Tepeler chronology

New communal building uncovered at Karahantepe adds fresh detail to Tas Tepeler research

Tas Tepeler

11 min read

New excavations at Karahantepe reveal a large communal ritual building as Gobeklitepe research shifts toward domestic life across the Tas Tepeler sites

New communal building uncovered at Karahantepe adds fresh detail to Tas Tepeler research

Partizan punished with over $46K fine over racist banner targeting Fenerbahce Beko

Partizan punished with over $46K fine over racist banner targeting Fenerbahce Beko

Basketball

1 min read

Türkiye signs host agreement for 2027 European Games in Istanbul

Türkiye signs host agreement for 2027 European Games in Istanbul

Sports

2 min read

Türkiye defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina 93–71 in 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying opener

Türkiye defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina 93–71 in 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying opener

2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup

4 min read

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

13

32

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

13

31

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

13

28

4

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

13

24

5

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

13

23

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GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

13

22

7

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

13

21

8

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

14

18

9

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

13

15

10

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

13

15

11

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

13

14

12

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

13

14

13

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

13

13

14

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

13

13

15

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

14

11

16

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

13

9

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

13

9

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

13

8

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

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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

Featured Videos

Fire erupts on foreign-flagged vessel off Türkiye’s Black Sea coast

Employee holds colleague hostage at gunpoint at Türkiye’s Gumushane University

Istanbul’s Kabatas metro site hit by scaffolding collapse, several injured

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EU says it wants reset its relationship with Mediterranean countries

EU says it wants reset its relationship with Mediterranean countries

Nov 29 2025

Turkish Airlines, AJet ground A320 aircraft after Airbus issues software alert

Turkish Airlines, AJet ground A320 aircraft after Airbus issues software alert

Nov 29 2025

Lebanon-Greek Cypriot maritime deal sparks legal, political backlash

Lebanon-Greek Cypriot maritime deal sparks legal, political backlash

Nov 29 2025

Zelenskyy announces overhaul of presidential office as top aide resigns after anti-corruption raid

Zelenskyy announces overhaul of presidential office as top aide resigns after anti-corruption raid

Nov 28 2025

Long trail of fraud leads Turkish biotech mogul to life sentence in US

Long trail of fraud leads Turkish biotech mogul to life sentence in US

Nov 28 2025

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