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Make America insurable again

Op-Ed

6 min read

Trump’s America is now a three-card monte operation, with the president shuffling the deck and the public underwriting the losses

Make America insurable again

IRGC claims 3 tankers exploded after hitting mines on 'unauthorized' Hormuz route

Hormuz Crisis

2 min read VIDEO

Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim that three tankers exploded and caught fire after hitting mines on an 'unauthorized' route in the Strait of Hormuz

IRGC claims 3 tankers exploded after hitting mines on 'unauthorized' Hormuz route

Iran dismisses Qatar’s new draft as 'unacceptable ideas, not an offer'

Iran

2 min read

Iran dismisses Qatar’s new draft as 'unacceptable ideas, not an offer'

South Korea weighs patrol aircraft deployment to Strait of Hormuz

Hormuz

1 min read

South Korea weighs patrol aircraft deployment to Strait of Hormuz

Netanyahu allies target Arab parties over unproven Qatar funding claims

Israel Elections

4 min read

Netanyahu allies target Arab parties over unproven Qatar funding claims

Netanyahu’s bloc piles pressure Thursday on Arab parties over unproven claims of Qatari funding as police said fraud claims lacked basis

US warns allies of possible Iran strikes after midterms: Report

on radar

3 min read

Beginning of the end for Trump? Don’t count on the midterms

Analysis

7 min read

US forces could hit Iran within 96 hours of Trump's order: Report

on radar

4 min read

Türkiye marks 103 years of Republic with ceremonies nationwide

Türkiye marks 103 years of Republic with ceremonies nationwide

Turkish Republic 103rd anniversary

Rumeysa Pelin Kaya feared sound of a gunshot. Now she is world’s No. 10 shooter

Interview

Rumeysa Pelin Kaya feared sound of a gunshot. Now she is world’s No. 10 shooter

Sports

8 min read

Star Wars producer Kathleen Kennedy to lead 2028 Olympics ceremonies in LA

Lifestyle

1 min read

Italian lake hides 3,300-year-old sword that still holds its edge

Archaeology

2 min read

Spotlight

Türkiye set to announce former FM Sinirlioglu as UN secretary-general candidate

Türkiye set to announce former FM Sinirlioglu as UN secretary-general candidate

4 min read

White House says US will join next Ukraine talks ‘soon’ as Erdogan offers support

White House says US will join next Ukraine talks ‘soon’ as Erdogan offers support

3 min read

A Riyadh trip, a Pentagon snub—and a Democrat’s change of heart

A Riyadh trip, a Pentagon snub—and a Democrat’s change of heart

6 min read

Netanyahu's Likud accuses Arab parties of stealing Israel’s election

Netanyahu's Likud accuses Arab parties of stealing Israel’s election

Israel Election

3 min read

Abu Dhabi's latest luxury acquisition attempt: the United Nations

Abu Dhabi's latest luxury acquisition attempt: the United Nations

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

4 min read

Beginning of the end for Trump? Don’t count on the midterms

Beginning of the end for Trump? Don’t count on the midterms

7 min read

Türkiye offers Egypt maritime deal, says Cairo could gain over 15,000 sq km

Türkiye offers Egypt maritime deal, says Cairo could gain over 15,000 sq km

Eastern Mediterranean

4 min read

Israel’s untouchable kingmakers hold the balance

Israel’s untouchable kingmakers hold the balance

6 min read

Israel gets a chance to start over as Likud slides and Arab parties surge

Israel gets a chance to start over as Likud slides and Arab parties surge

MBS has three bad options in the Iran war and may need all of them

MBS has three bad options in the Iran war and may need all of them

The November men who would rather not know

The November men who would rather not know

A. Craig Copetas

Stablecoins are changing global finance: Is Türkiye ready?

Stablecoins are changing global finance: Is Türkiye ready?

Lula’s comeback: Bolsonarism isn’t going anywhere

Lula’s comeback: Bolsonarism isn’t going anywhere

Melike Hocaoglu Caglioz

Would Israel’s opposition change its policy toward Türkiye?

Would Israel’s opposition change its policy toward Türkiye?

Deniz Karakullukcu

Send sanctions, bots and dummies: The midterms hit the fan

Send sanctions, bots and dummies: The midterms hit the fan

A. Craig Copetas

How regional patrons keep Sudan’s RSF on life support

How regional patrons keep Sudan’s RSF on life support

Umut Cagri Sari

Israel’s reckoning: Eisenkot, Abbas and the fight to bring Netanyahu down

Israel’s reckoning: Eisenkot, Abbas and the fight to bring Netanyahu down

Is Europe ready for a Türkiye with little left to lose?

Is Europe ready for a Türkiye with little left to lose?

Central bank cuts rates but Turkish market has a lot on its plate

Central bank cuts rates but Turkish market has a lot on its plate

Omer Faruk Bingol

'Eventually Germans': Merz praised the result, not the law behind it

'Eventually Germans': Merz praised the result, not the law behind it

Beyond Washington: Where Türkiye fits into Ottawa’s middle-power strategy

Beyond Washington: Where Türkiye fits into Ottawa’s middle-power strategy

Enes Berna Kilic

Vucic or the students? Serbia faces a vote neither side expects to lose

Vucic or the students? Serbia faces a vote neither side expects to lose

Mustafa Cuhadar

South Korean museum director resigned. Was it a moral choice or the only option left?

South Korean museum director resigned. Was it a moral choice or the only option left?

The NFL has referees. Democracy could use a few

The NFL has referees. Democracy could use a few

A. Craig Copetas

Pentagon’s real estate problem in Gulf

Pentagon’s real estate problem in Gulf

How Libya-Türkiye maritime deal rewrites regional geopolitics

How Libya-Türkiye maritime deal rewrites regional geopolitics

Serhat Suha Cubukcuoglu

End of Middle East proxy wars? Here's what the Mecca pact promises

End of Middle East proxy wars? Here's what the Mecca pact promises

America, are you ready for Abdul?

America, are you ready for Abdul?

Shorts

Guess these 5 Istanbul icons

Trump found a villain for France’s protests

Middle Eastern or Mediterranean?

Grabbing Russia by the tomatoes?

Istanbul's mystery mace

Flavors of Türkiye hit DC

The sunken mosque emerges

Istanbul underwater

Greek MEP crosses red line

Traces of Islam in the founding of US

The baklava joke that stuck

Not the next COVID

Istanbul's ticking time bombs

Is America's reputation lost in the Middle East?

Married against the odds

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Greek MEP crosses red line

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Discover

Languages of fantasy worlds: 'Puzzles' Tolkien left behind

Languages of fantasy worlds: 'Puzzles' Tolkien left behind

Norwegian philologist Helge Kare Fauskanger explains how Tolkien built Quenya an...

Babel in binary: Do our digital habits affect literacy?

Babel in binary: Do our digital habits affect literacy?

Following a complex argument, holding a thought for a long stretch of time, and ...

BlackRock goes from bullish on Türkiye to dumping all Turkish stocks

BlackRock goes from bullish on Türkiye to dumping all Turkish stocks

After backing Türkiye’s market comeback, BlackRock slashes its exposure, citing ...

Turkish Cuisine

Otto Eats: Kelle paca, because therapy is closed at 3 am

Recipe

8 min read

Otto Eats: Kelle paca, because therapy is closed at 3 am

Otto Eats: Coban Kavurma, the lamb dish that never needed a sauce or a sultan

Otto Eats: Coban Kavurma, the lamb dish that never needed a sauce or a sultan

Recipe

8 min read

Not a proverb? Study links Byzantine fish carvings to the devil

Not a proverb? Study links Byzantine fish carvings to the devil

In-Depth

5 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Istanbul theater, music and exhibitions for week of Oct. 26

Istanbul theater, music and exhibitions for week of Oct. 26

Gaziantep Wildlife Park opens new Predator Island

Gaziantep Wildlife Park opens new Predator Island

Türkiye targets $70B tourism revenue in 2027, eyes spot among world's top 5

Türkiye targets $70B tourism revenue in 2027, eyes spot among world's top 5

Editor's Pick

Exclusive—Fake AI columnist dupes Canadian press to target Moroccan dissidents, and a Turkish 'middleman'

Exclusive—Fake AI columnist dupes Canadian press to target Moroccan dissidents, and a Turkish 'middleman'

The phantom writer communicated exclusively via email and rarely phoned Canadian publications, who were oblivious until Türkiye Today unraveled the matter

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Exclusive—Türkiye set to announce former FM Sinirlioglu as UN secretary-general candidate

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'Friends' cast declines to take part in Netflix documentary on Matthew Perry

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Houthis claim 11 killed in Saudi strikes, urge Aden airport evacuation

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Death toll hits 64 after 2 high-speed trains collide in Spain

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Netanyahu declares ‘decisive majority’ as Eisenkot vows to end his rule

Türkiye reportedly eyes new military bases in Africa and Asia

Türkiye reportedly eyes new military bases in Africa and Asia

Military Presence

9 min read

Türkiye is reportedly working to expand its military presence abroad under a new concept, with new deployments eyed in Africa and Asia

Türkiye marks 103 years of Republic with ceremonies nationwide

Turkish Republic 103rd anniversary

Türkiye marks 103rd anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic with celebrations in different provinces

Türkiye marks 103 years of Republic with ceremonies nationwide

Turkish Airlines reports nearly 92% load factor on Vietnam flights

Nation

7 min read

Weekly Vietnam flights will rise from 20 to 22 in early 2027, and authorities have approved capacity for up to 42 weekly frequencies

Turkish Airlines reports nearly 92% load factor on Vietnam flights

Erdogan and Trump discuss Türkiye-US ties, Hormuz and Yemen in phone call

Diplomacy

1 min read

Erdogan and Trump discuss bilateral ties, Hormuz, Yemen and the war in Ukraine in a phone call, and Trump congratulates Türkiye on Republic Day

Erdogan and Trump discuss Türkiye-US ties, Hormuz and Yemen in phone call

Volkswagen plans to ship 300,000 China-built cars abroad by 2030

Volkswagen plans to ship 300,000 China-built cars abroad by 2030

Automotive

4 min read

Musk-linked startup says its AI agents hacked Anthropic

Musk-linked startup says its AI agents hacked Anthropic

Tech

3 min read

Serious cyberattacks hit record high in early 2026, up 71% from year ago

Serious cyberattacks hit record high in early 2026, up 71% from year ago

Tech

5 min read

Netanyahu allies target Arab parties over unproven Qatar funding claims

Netanyahu allies target Arab parties over unproven Qatar funding claims

Israel Elections

12 min read

Netanyahu’s bloc piles pressure Thursday on Arab parties over unproven claims of Qatari funding as police said fraud claims lacked basis

IRGC claims 3 tankers exploded after hitting mines on 'unauthorized' Hormuz route

IRGC claims 3 tankers exploded after hitting mines on 'unauthorized' Hormuz route

Hormuz Crisis

6 min read

Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim that three tankers exploded and caught fire after hitting mines on an 'unauthorized' route in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran dismisses Qatar’s new draft as 'unacceptable ideas, not an offer'

Iran dismisses Qatar’s new draft as 'unacceptable ideas, not an offer'

Iran

6 min read

A senior Iranian official reportedly called Qatar’s new seven-day draft to end the war with the US and Israel 'unacceptable ideas and not an offer'

South Korea weighs patrol aircraft deployment to Strait of Hormuz

South Korea weighs patrol aircraft deployment to Strait of Hormuz

Hormuz

4 min read

Seoul continues consultations with Washington over possible deployment options as tensions with Iran persist

Russia accuses Europe of preparing for direct confrontation with Moscow

Russia accuses Europe of preparing for direct confrontation with Moscow

Russia-EU

6 min read

The Democrat who went to Riyadh: Why Sen. Murphy now says US needs the Saudis

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The Democrat who went to Riyadh: Why Sen. Murphy now says US needs the Saudis

Americas

10 min read

North Korea fires dozen ballistic missiles as border tensions with South escalate

North Korea fires dozen ballistic missiles as border tensions with South escalate

North Korea

6 min read

American actress Hayden Panettiere death investigation ends with final ruling

American actress Hayden Panettiere death investigation ends with final ruling

Lifestyle

2 min read

Star Wars producer Kathleen Kennedy to lead 2028 Olympics ceremonies in LA

Star Wars producer Kathleen Kennedy to lead 2028 Olympics ceremonies in LA

Lifestyle

4 min read

Family sues OpenAI over ChatGPT advice on epilepsy drug dose

Family sues OpenAI over ChatGPT advice on epilepsy drug dose

Health

7 min read

Connor Storrie in talks to face Ryan Gosling in Marvel’s 'Ghost Rider'

Connor Storrie in talks to face Ryan Gosling in Marvel’s 'Ghost Rider'

Cinema

4 min read

Connor Storrie is in talks to star opposite Ryan Gosling in Marvel’s 'Ghost Rider,' due July 2028

Italian lake hides 3,300-year-old sword that still holds its edge

Archaeology

3 min read

Archaeologists recover a well-preserved bronze weapon from Lake Mezzano, northwest of Rome, possibly tied to an elite warrior or a ritual offering

Italian lake hides 3,300-year-old sword that still holds its edge

Oscar winner Cate Blanchett rejects ‘unthinking certainty’ at Japan’s top arts prize

Cinema

5 min read

Actress speaks on language and creative uncertainty after receiving the award from Princess Hitachi in Tokyo

Oscar winner Cate Blanchett rejects ‘unthinking certainty’ at Japan’s top arts prize

New Ankara park brings Türkiye’s landmarks down to size

Heritage

8 min read

Ankara’s new forest park has 750,000 trees, a zoo, and miniatures of Türkiye’s top landmarks

New Ankara park brings Türkiye’s landmarks down to size

Rumeysa Pelin Kaya feared sound of a gunshot. Now she is world’s No. 10 shooter

Rumeysa Pelin Kaya feared sound of a gunshot. Now she is world’s No. 10 shooter

Interview

14 min read

Besiktas, Anadolu Efes suffer EuroLeague defeats as Olympiacos, Hapoel claim wins

Besiktas, Anadolu Efes suffer EuroLeague defeats as Olympiacos, Hapoel claim wins

Basketball

4 min read

Manchester City, Liverpool reach Carabao Cup quarterfinals after penalty shootouts

Manchester City, Liverpool reach Carabao Cup quarterfinals after penalty shootouts

Football

6 min read

Club

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P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

9

22

2

AMED SPORTİF FAALİYETLER

AMEDSPOR

9

20

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

9

19

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

9

18

5

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

9

16

6

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

9

16

7

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

9

15

8

ERZURUMSPOR FK

ERZURUMSPOR

9

14

9

ARCA ÇORUM FK

ÇORUM FK

9

13

10

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

9

12

11

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

9

12

12

İSTANBUL BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

9

11

13

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RIZESPOR

9

10

14

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

9

8

15

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

9

8

16

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

9

8

17

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

9

4

18

EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

9

3

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

Turks are barbaric Mongolians, says Greek MEP Fragkos hours before checking DNA results

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

5 min read

Turks are barbaric Mongolians, says Greek MEP Fragkos hours before checking DNA results

Hair Force One: American diplomacy gets a blowout

Hair Force One: American diplomacy gets a blowout

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

5 min read

Inside Türkiye's secret plan that alarmed German authorities

Inside Türkiye's secret plan that alarmed German authorities

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

3 min read

Beyond The Map

Thousands of migratory birds flock to Türkiye's Kizilirmak Delta

Environment

Thousands of migratory birds flock to Türkiye's Kizilirmak Delta

Bayam Redness rock formations in Türkiye's Kars resemble Arizona canyons

Bayam Redness rock formations in Türkiye's Kars resemble Arizona canyons

Travel

Divers document return of rare species off Princes' Islands

Divers document return of rare species off Princes' Islands

Beyond the Map

IN PICTURES

Türkiye marks 103 years of Republic with ceremonies nationwide

Türkiye marks 103 years of Republic with ceremonies nationwide

Türkiye marks 103rd anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic with celebrations in different provinces

Autumn paints Türkiye in gold and crimson across 14 provinces

Autumn paints Türkiye in gold and crimson across 14 provinces

Tiny chefs in Adana shape dough into crescent-and-star cookies for Republic Day

Tiny chefs in Adana shape dough into crescent-and-star cookies for Republic Day

Voter turnout in Arab strongholds puts Netanyahu’s political fate on line

Voter turnout in Arab strongholds puts Netanyahu’s political fate on line

Featured Videos

Netanyahu allies target Arab parties over unproven Qatar funding claims

IRGC claims 3 tankers exploded after hitting mines on 'unauthorized' Hormuz route

New Ankara park brings Türkiye’s landmarks down to size

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Netanyahu allies target Arab parties over unproven Qatar funding claims

Netanyahu allies target Arab parties over unproven Qatar funding claims

Israel Elections VIDEO

Oct 29 2026

American actress Hayden Panettiere death investigation ends with final ruling

American actress Hayden Panettiere death investigation ends with final ruling

Addiction

Oct 29 2026

Star Wars producer Kathleen Kennedy to lead 2028 Olympics ceremonies in LA

Star Wars producer Kathleen Kennedy to lead 2028 Olympics ceremonies in LA

Olympic

Oct 29 2026

IRGC claims 3 tankers exploded after hitting mines on 'unauthorized' Hormuz route

IRGC claims 3 tankers exploded after hitting mines on 'unauthorized' Hormuz route

Hormuz Crisis VIDEO

Oct 29 2026

Connor Storrie in talks to face Ryan Gosling in Marvel’s 'Ghost Rider'

Connor Storrie in talks to face Ryan Gosling in Marvel’s 'Ghost Rider'

Cinema

Oct 29 2026

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