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House votes 427-1 to release Epstein files after Trump drops opposition

Americas

3 min read

House votes 427-1 to require the Justice Department to release Jeffrey Epstein-related files within 30 days after President Trump reverses his opposit...

House votes 427-1 to release Epstein files after Trump drops opposition

Nvidia and Microsoft pour $15 billion into AI startup Anthropic

Tech

2 min read

Nvidia and Microsoft announce a combined $15 billion investment in AI startup Anthropic, valuing the Claude chatbot maker at $350 billion

Nvidia and Microsoft pour $15 billion into AI startup Anthropic

Polish prime minister names Russian intelligence behind coordinated rail sabotage

Europe

3 min read

Polish prime minister names Russian intelligence behind coordinated rail sabotage

Kosovo president calls for EU to advance membership bid stalled since 2022

Europe

2 min read

Kosovo president calls for EU to advance membership bid stalled since 2022

Trump defends Mohammed bin Salman despite intelligence findings on Khashoggi killing

World

8 min read

Trump defends Mohammed bin Salman despite intelligence findings on Khashoggi killing

Trump defends Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a White House meeting, calling slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi "extremely controversial"

Trump rolls out elaborate welcome for Saudi crown prince despite journalist killing

World

5 min read

Trump confirms F-35 fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia ahead of crown prince meeting

World

2 min read

Could Aristotle’s ‘diver’s copper’ have come from Istanbul’s waters? New evidence points to yes

Could Aristotle’s ‘diver’s copper’ have come from Istanbul’s waters? New evidence points to yes

underwater archaeology

5 min read

Turkish footballer Arda Turan pursues title for young Ukrainian fan surviving 35 surgeries

Turkish footballer Arda Turan pursues title for young Ukrainian fan surviving 35 surgeries

Football

10 min read

Gaza’s Pasha Palace restoration begins after Israeli attack damage and looting claims

Gaza

3 min read

4,500 year old Troy finds point to intercontinental trade, wealth

4,500 year old Troy finds point to intercontinental trade, wealth

Archaeology

3 min read

The woman behind the curtain: Sara Netanyahu and her influence on Israeli politics

The woman behind the curtain: Sara Netanyahu and her influence on Israeli politics

Op-Ed

7 min read

With Sharaa in the White House, Israel’s Syria policy just hit a wall

With Sharaa in the White House, Israel’s Syria policy just hit a wall

analysis

2 min read

Sisi and Erdogan: A rising and promising bromance?

Sisi and Erdogan: A rising and promising bromance?

Op-Ed

4 min read

India in US-China crosswinds: A new balancing act in an uncertain Asia

analysis

India in US-China crosswinds: A new balancing act in an uncertain Asia

India seeks to position itself strategically, but easing US–China tensions compl...

Are Turkish dramas promoting toxic relationships and anger?

featured

Are Turkish dramas promoting toxic relationships and anger?

Turkish TV dramas captivate global audiences with their emotional intensity, eve...

Shadow of political risk and manipulation over Turkish markets

Op-Ed

Shadow of political risk and manipulation over Turkish markets

Imamoglu indictment, seeking up to 2,430 years in prison, adds political risk to...

Expats in Türkiye

Number of detentions rises to 11 in fatal food poisoning probe in Istanbul

Number of detentions rises to 11 in fatal food poisoning probe in Istanbul

All about Türkiye's updated winter tire rules as 5-month period begins

All about Türkiye's updated winter tire rules as 5-month period begins

Expats take note: Türkiye raises legal fees by 36% under new minimum attorney tariffs

Expats take note: Türkiye raises legal fees by 36% under new minimum attorney tariffs

Editor's Pick

Beyond elections—Türkiye’s pivot in Iraq as US pulls back and Iran looms

Beyond elections—Türkiye’s pivot in Iraq as US pulls back and Iran looms

Türkiye positions itself as a crucial Euro-Atlantic partner in Iraq as the US prepares to withdraw forces by 2026

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Washington cancels Lebanese army chief’s visit after verbal attack on Israel

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House votes 427-1 to release Epstein files after Trump drops opposition

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Turkish authorities bust $2.3B gold smuggling scheme, detain 21

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PKK terrorist group says it has fully withdrawn from Iraq’s Zap region

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Turkish developer Emlak Konut inks $400M Mecca housing deal with Saudi Arabia's NHC

Insight

Türkiye understands what the West forgot: Stability begins with legitimacy

Türkiye understands what the West forgot: Stability begins with legitimacy

Beijing’s rare earth power play at Belem COP30

Beijing’s rare earth power play at Belem COP30

Jagannath P. Panda

Trans-Afghan Railway: Is Uzbekistan's southern expansion a dangerous game?

Trans-Afghan Railway: Is Uzbekistan's southern expansion a dangerous game?

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Aselsan and Roketsan’s SIPER 1 marks major success with autonomous hit

Aselsan and Roketsan’s SIPER 1 marks major success with autonomous hit

ASELSAN

2 min read

Türkiye’s SIPER 1 hits target in first autonomous test at Sinop, proving long-range air defense capabilities as production and system upgrades advance

Turkish authorities bust $2.3B gold smuggling scheme, detain 21

fraud

3 min read

Shell firms, fake exports used to bypass gold import quotas, causing ₺100B ($2.3B) in public losses, prosecutors say

Turkish authorities bust $2.3B gold smuggling scheme, detain 21

Nationalist leader Bahceli urges for speedy peace process, says might visit PKK's Ocalan

Devlet Bahceli

6 min read

MHP leader Bahceli hints at the stalled peace process in Türkiye, says he might visit Ocalan to revive the talks

Nationalist leader Bahceli urges for speedy peace process, says might visit PKK's Ocalan

Tragic ‘food poisoning’ case in Istanbul leads to 4 arrests as investigation broadens

Türkiye

6 min read

Four members of the same family die in a suspected food poisoning case in Istanbul─hotel sealed, four vendors arrested, investigation widens

Tragic ‘food poisoning’ case in Istanbul leads to 4 arrests as investigation broadens

Nvidia and Microsoft pour $15 billion into AI startup Anthropic

Nvidia and Microsoft pour $15 billion into AI startup Anthropic

Tech

5 min read

Morgan Stanley expects 100 bps rate cut in December from Turkish central bank

Morgan Stanley expects 100 bps rate cut in December from Turkish central bank

turkish lira

4 min read

Cloudflare outage disrupts access to Amazon, X and other major platforms worldwide

Cloudflare outage disrupts access to Amazon, X and other major platforms worldwide

Network Disruption

4 min read

Kosovo president calls for EU to advance membership bid stalled since 2022

Kosovo president calls for EU to advance membership bid stalled since 2022

Europe

5 min read

Kosovo's President Vjosa Osmani urges the European Union Commission to process the country's membership application submitted in Dec. 2022

Washington cancels Lebanese army chief’s visit after verbal attack on Israel

Washington cancels Lebanese army chief’s visit after verbal attack on Israel

Washington Beirut tension

4 min read

In an emailed notice, the Lebanese Embassy in Washington announces the cancellation of the reception that was planned to be held on Tuesday

Aleppo opens first public trial for Sahel events in step toward 'New Syria' justice

Aleppo opens first public trial for Sahel events in step toward 'New Syria' justice

Public trials in Syria

3 min read

The first public hearings related to the March 6 events in Syria’s coastal region have begun in Aleppo amid heavy media and security presence

PKK terrorist group says it has fully withdrawn from Iraq’s Zap region

PKK terrorist group says it has fully withdrawn from Iraq’s Zap region

Middle East

4 min read

PKK terrorist group confirms full withdrawal from Iraq’s Zap region, calling it a step for peace; Türkiye’s wider process and efforts continue

House votes 427-1 to release Epstein files after Trump drops opposition

House votes 427-1 to release Epstein files after Trump drops opposition

Americas

7 min read

Polish prime minister names Russian intelligence behind coordinated rail sabotage

Polish prime minister names Russian intelligence behind coordinated rail sabotage

Europe

6 min read

Trump defends Mohammed bin Salman despite intelligence findings on Khashoggi killing

Trump defends Mohammed bin Salman despite intelligence findings on Khashoggi killing

World

14 min read

Brazil releases COP30 draft proposing tripling of climate aid

Brazil releases COP30 draft proposing tripling of climate aid

climate crisis

6 min read

Izmir faces another dry year as experts warn water cuts could extend into 2026

Izmir faces another dry year as experts warn water cuts could extend into 2026

Environment

4 min read

WWF-Türkiye highlights gains as green sea turtles exit endangered category

WWF-Türkiye highlights gains as green sea turtles exit endangered category

sea turtles

6 min read

Could Aristotle’s ‘diver’s copper’ have come from Istanbul’s waters? New evidence points to yes

Could Aristotle’s ‘diver’s copper’ have come from Istanbul’s waters? New evidence points to yes

underwater archaeology

11 min read

Archaeologist Ahmet Bilir reveals that Aristotle’s 'diver’s copper' from Heybeliada may have supplied ancient Sicyon’s elite bronze sculptors

Gaza’s Pasha Palace restoration begins after Israeli attack damage and looting claims

Gaza

10 min read

Gaza’s Pasha Palace restoration begins as teams clear rubble and salvage stones, with experts planning a multi-year effort amid major damage and loss

Gaza’s Pasha Palace restoration begins after Israeli attack damage and looting claims

Shen sculpture marks first Turkish participation in 'Forever Is Now' exhibition at Giza

Forever Is Now

3 min read

The fifth edition of Art D’Égypte’s series will take place from Nov. 11 to Dec. 11, 2025, against the timeless backdrop of the Giza Pyramids

Shen sculpture marks first Turkish participation in 'Forever Is Now' exhibition at Giza

Alla Turca Ornamenti brings classical Turkish music to Guatemala, building cultural bridge through melody

Guatemala

5 min read

Alla Turca Ornamenti brought classical Turkish music to Guatemala, turning concerts and workshops into a cultural bridge between the two nations

Alla Turca Ornamenti brings classical Turkish music to Guatemala, building cultural bridge through melody

Turkish footballer Arda Turan pursues title for young Ukrainian fan surviving 35 surgeries

Turkish footballer Arda Turan pursues title for young Ukrainian fan surviving 35 surgeries

Football

16 min read

Rafa Silva crisis deepens at Besiktas amid payment demands, training absence

Rafa Silva crisis deepens at Besiktas amid payment demands, training absence

Besiktas

3 min read

Türkiye, Spain go toe-to-toe tonight in crucial World Cup qualifying match

Türkiye, Spain go toe-to-toe tonight in crucial World Cup qualifying match

2026 World Cup qualifiers

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TRABZONSPOR

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25

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SAMSUNSPOR

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23

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GÖZTEPE

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22

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BEŞİKTAŞ JK

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20

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GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

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19

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CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

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15

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KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

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14

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RİZESPOR

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14

11

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KONYASPOR

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HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

12

13

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RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

12

13

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GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

12

11

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KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

12

10

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ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

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9

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İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

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ADANA DEMİRSPOR A.Ş.

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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

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

Underwater World War I park in Türkiye's Gallipoli draws global diving interest

At least 6 killed in blaze at warehouse in Kocaeli’s major industrial hub

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House votes 427-1 to release Epstein files after Trump drops opposition

House votes 427-1 to release Epstein files after Trump drops opposition

Nov 19 2025

Turkish footballer Arda Turan pursues title for young Ukrainian fan surviving 35 surgeries

Turkish footballer Arda Turan pursues title for young Ukrainian fan surviving 35 surgeries

Nov 18 2025

Polish prime minister names Russian intelligence behind coordinated rail sabotage

Polish prime minister names Russian intelligence behind coordinated rail sabotage

Nov 18 2025

Trump defends Mohammed bin Salman despite intelligence findings on Khashoggi killing

Trump defends Mohammed bin Salman despite intelligence findings on Khashoggi killing

Nov 18 2025

Trump rolls out elaborate welcome for Saudi crown prince despite journalist killing

Trump rolls out elaborate welcome for Saudi crown prince despite journalist killing

Nov 18 2025

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