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No warm welcome from Türkiye for Trump’s 28-point Ukraine peace plan

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

3 min read

Türkiye draws a red line on peace plan legitimizing Russian territorial gains, out of concern it could undermine long-term regional stability

No warm welcome from Türkiye for Trump’s 28-point Ukraine peace plan

Moldova shuts airspace overnight as president accuses Russia of attacking civilians

World

2 min read

Moldova closes its airspace for over an hour overnight after two unidentified drones cross its territory, with President Sandu accusing Russia

Moldova shuts airspace overnight as president accuses Russia of attacking civilians

Eastern Libya authorities call for urgent presidential and parliamentary elections

Eastern Libya’s authorities

2 min read

Eastern Libya authorities call for urgent presidential and parliamentary elections

RSF accused of killing SUNA bureau chief in el-Fasher, syndicate urges probe

SUNA bureau chief

3 min read

RSF accused of killing SUNA bureau chief in el-Fasher, syndicate urges probe

Pope Leo XIV holds first-ever outdoor papal mass in Türkiye at Istanbul arena

Nation

3 min read

Pope Leo XIV holds first-ever outdoor papal mass in Türkiye at Istanbul arena

Pope Leo XIV delivers messages of interfaith unity and peace to approximately 4,000 attendees at Volkswagen Arena in Istanbul

Pope Leo XIV visits Istanbul’s Blue Mosque and Fener Greek Patriarchate

Pope Leo XIV

2 min read

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

Pope Leo XIV

2 min read

Overfishing in Mediterranean, Black Sea hits decade low, UN report shows

Overfishing in Mediterranean, Black Sea hits decade low, UN report shows

Environment

2 min read

Faberge's 'Winter Egg' to lead London auction with record estimate

Faberge's 'Winter Egg' to lead London auction with record estimate

Culture

2 min read

Uzbekistan's Andijan becomes cultural capital of Turkic world 2026

Culture

1 min read

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

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

Op-Ed

9 min read

Why timely papal welcome was Türkiye’s strategic message to the world

Why timely papal welcome was Türkiye’s strategic message to the world

featured

5 min read

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

featured

13 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

Why Trump is eager to designate Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organization

analysis

Why Trump is eager to designate Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organization

The order reflects long-standing bipartisan pressure in Congress and a broader t...

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...

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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Pope Leo XIV holds first-ever outdoor papal mass in Türkiye at Istanbul arena

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Moldova shuts airspace overnight as president accuses Russia of attacking civilians

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Eastern Libya authorities call for urgent presidential and parliamentary elections

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RSF accused of killing SUNA bureau chief in el-Fasher, syndicate urges probe

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Trump declares Venezuelan airspace ‘closed in its entirety’ amid rising tensions

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?

Pope Leo XIV holds first-ever outdoor papal mass in Türkiye at Istanbul arena

Pope Leo XIV holds first-ever outdoor papal mass in Türkiye at Istanbul arena

Nation

6 min read

Pope Leo XIV delivers messages of interfaith unity and peace to approximately 4,000 attendees at Volkswagen Arena in Istanbul

US ambassador points to 2026 for reopening of historic Halki Seminary in Türkiye

Minorities

4 min read

US Ambassador Barrack sets September 2026 as the target for reopening the historic Halki Seminary in Türkiye following high-level diplomatic talks

US ambassador points to 2026 for reopening of historic Halki Seminary in Türkiye

FM Fidan to discuss HLCC, trade and regional stability during Iran visit on Nov. 30

Diplomacy

4 min read

FM Hakan Fidan to visit Iran on Nov. 30 for talks with senior officials on bilateral ties, security, trade, and regional de velopments

FM Fidan to discuss HLCC, trade and regional stability during Iran visit on Nov. 30

Türkiye shares status of KAIROS, VIRAT ships after explosion, drone attack

Nation

3 min read

Türkiye reported that the KAIROS fire is contained on open decks and VIRAT suffered minor damage after a second attack, with all crew safe

Türkiye shares status of KAIROS, VIRAT ships after explosion, drone attack

Turkish lender Akbank inks $130M loan deal with EBRD to support SMEs

Turkish lender Akbank inks $130M loan deal with EBRD to support SMEs

Finance

3 min read

Türkiye expands LNG capacity to cover nearly half of peak demand: Energy Minister

Türkiye expands LNG capacity to cover nearly half of peak demand: Energy Minister

LNG

3 min read

Turkish contractors seek key role in Morocco’s 2030 World Cup build-up: Trade Minister

Turkish contractors seek key role in Morocco’s 2030 World Cup build-up: Trade Minister

Turkish contractors

7 min read

Eastern Libya authorities call for urgent presidential and parliamentary elections

Eastern Libya authorities call for urgent presidential and parliamentary elections

Eastern Libya’s authorities

2 min read

The demonstrations demanded resolving the question of legitimacy through the ballot box and bringing an end to the prolonged transitional period

RSF accused of killing SUNA bureau chief in el-Fasher, syndicate urges probe

RSF accused of killing SUNA bureau chief in el-Fasher, syndicate urges probe

SUNA bureau chief

3 min read

The incident comes as the city faces worsening humanitarian and security conditions, according to the Sudan News Agency’s announcement

Bulgaria’s budget showdown: Political tensions reach new heights in parliament

Bulgaria’s budget showdown: Political tensions reach new heights in parliament

Balkans

6 min read

Political tensions rise over the 2026 draft budget as protests mount and coalition divisions deepen ahead of key consultations

Israel announces investigation into soldiers who executed 2 Palestinians in Jenin

Israel announces investigation into soldiers who executed 2 Palestinians in Jenin

Israel Jenin

1 min read

Three soldiers from the undercover Mista’arvim unit killed two Palestinians in Jenin

Moldova shuts airspace overnight as president accuses Russia of attacking civilians

Moldova shuts airspace overnight as president accuses Russia of attacking civilians

World

5 min read

Trump declares Venezuelan airspace ‘closed in its entirety’ amid rising tensions

Trump declares Venezuelan airspace ‘closed in its entirety’ amid rising tensions

Americas

2 min read

Ukrainian delegation heads to US to advance peace talks: Zelenskyy

Ukrainian delegation heads to US to advance peace talks: Zelenskyy

Ukraine war

4 min read

Overfishing in Mediterranean, Black Sea hits decade low, UN report shows

Overfishing in Mediterranean, Black Sea hits decade low, UN report shows

Environment

2 min read

Measles deaths plummet worldwide, but cases soar, WHO warns

Measles deaths plummet worldwide, but cases soar, WHO warns

Health

4 min read

New studies rewrite cat history, reveal much later timeline for domestication

New studies rewrite cat history, reveal much later timeline for domestication

Science

6 min read

Faberge's 'Winter Egg' to lead London auction with record estimate

Faberge's 'Winter Egg' to lead London auction with record estimate

Culture

4 min read

The 1913 Imperial Easter Egg, commissioned by Tsar Nicholas II, goes on sale at Christie’s for the first time in over two decades

Moroccan authorities detain TikTok influencers over public decency allegations

Moroccan TikTok

2 min read

Several content creators accused of committing violations that include 'public indecency,' defamation and promoting drugs

Moroccan authorities detain TikTok influencers over public decency allegations

Uzbekistan's Andijan becomes cultural capital of Turkic world 2026

Culture

2 min read

TURKSOY officially announces Andijan as the next cultural hub, following Aktau’s successful 2025 program

Uzbekistan's Andijan becomes cultural capital of Turkic world 2026

Why timely papal welcome was Türkiye’s strategic message to the world

featured

featured

6 min read

The visit unfolded against the backdrop of increasingly organized and well-funded campaigns aiming to cast Türkiye as intolerant or insular

Why timely papal welcome was Türkiye’s strategic message to the world

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

Club

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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

6

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

14

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

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

14

12

16

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

14

11

17

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

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

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

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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Pope Leo XIV holds first-ever outdoor papal mass in Türkiye at Istanbul arena

Pope Leo XIV holds first-ever outdoor papal mass in Türkiye at Istanbul arena

Nov 29 2025

Moldova shuts airspace overnight as president accuses Russia of attacking civilians

Moldova shuts airspace overnight as president accuses Russia of attacking civilians

Nov 29 2025

Eastern Libya authorities call for urgent presidential and parliamentary elections

Eastern Libya authorities call for urgent presidential and parliamentary elections

Nov 29 2025

RSF accused of killing SUNA bureau chief in el-Fasher, syndicate urges probe

RSF accused of killing SUNA bureau chief in el-Fasher, syndicate urges probe

Nov 29 2025

Trump declares Venezuelan airspace ‘closed in its entirety’ amid rising tensions

Trump declares Venezuelan airspace ‘closed in its entirety’ amid rising tensions

Nov 29 2025

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