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Four-day US gov't shutdown ends as Trump signs $1.2T spending bill

US shutdown

2 min read

Deal funds most agencies through September, but gives Homeland Security only 10 days, teeing up more immigration talks

Four-day US gov't shutdown ends as Trump signs $1.2T spending bill

Türkiye backs Sudan’s unity, calls for diplomatic solution

Sudan

2 min read

Türkiye reaffirms support for Sudan’s unity and sovereignty, calling for dialogue and diplomacy while continuing humanitarian assistance

Türkiye backs Sudan’s unity, calls for diplomatic solution

$2B Saudi-Turkish deal to fund 2,000 MW of solar plants in Türkiye

green transition

2 min read

$2B Saudi-Turkish deal to fund 2,000 MW of solar plants in Türkiye

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia reject Israeli recognition of Somaliland in joint declaration

Diplomacy

3 min read

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia reject Israeli recognition of Somaliland in joint declaration

Türkiye says Syria’s territorial integrity ‘non-negotiable’

Syria

3 min read

Türkiye says Syria’s territorial integrity ‘non-negotiable’

As commitments are implemented, real peace will be achieved,' says Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus

New paradigm in Syria historic opportunity: Nationalist leader Bahceli

Politics

3 min read

Signed, sealed, sabotaged: Why latest YPG–Damascus deal may not last

analysis

analysis

2 min read

L’Etape Marmaris 2026: What to know about Türkiye’s new cycling event

L’Etape Marmaris 2026: What to know about Türkiye’s new cycling event

L’Etape Marmaris

5 min read

What to watch on streaming this week: ‘Fabian and the Deadly Wedding’

What to watch on streaming this week: ‘Fabian and the Deadly Wedding’

Cinema

Penguin to publish collection of Marwan Barghouti writings in November

Middle East

3 min read

Spotlight

How realistic is gov't ally Bahceli’s three pillars of Türkiye’s peace roadmap

How realistic is gov't ally Bahceli’s three pillars of Türkiye’s peace roadmap

Politics

5 min read

Ankara brings Central Asia together: How Turkic formats are becoming regional strategy

Ankara brings Central Asia together: How Turkic formats are becoming regional strategy

Op-Ed

5 min read

Europe winces as Trump’s F-word echoes in Milan

Europe winces as Trump’s F-word echoes in Milan

featured

7 min read

Mission impossible: Why Iran’s uranium is harder to move than it sounds

Mission impossible: Why Iran’s uranium is harder to move than it sounds

Iran Nuclear

7 min read

Iraq at crossroads: Power struggles under US-Iran rivalry

Iraq at crossroads: Power struggles under US-Iran rivalry

Signed, sealed, sabotaged: Why latest YPG–Damascus deal may not last

Signed, sealed, sabotaged: Why latest YPG–Damascus deal may not last

Omer Ozkizilcik

The reputational arson of Albania's 'narco-state' charge

The reputational arson of Albania's 'narco-state' charge

Albatros Rexhaj

Lavrov talks turkey: Russian foreign minister on Syria, Ukraine, and vegetables

Lavrov talks turkey: Russian foreign minister on Syria, Ukraine, and vegetables

Why 'Board of Peace' serves leverage, and not a diplomatic gesture

Why 'Board of Peace' serves leverage, and not a diplomatic gesture

Enes Berna Kilic

Between stability and spectacle: Two visions for the Balkans

Between stability and spectacle: Two visions for the Balkans

Mustafa Cuhadar

No flag, no mandate: How Netanyahu legitimized Dodik at Bosnia’s expense

No flag, no mandate: How Netanyahu legitimized Dodik at Bosnia’s expense

Maliki’s return could blow up Türkiye’s Iraq strategy

Maliki’s return could blow up Türkiye’s Iraq strategy

Türkiye's outdated EU trade deal needs urgent update

Türkiye's outdated EU trade deal needs urgent update

American boots in Damascus? Here’s what’s next

American boots in Damascus? Here’s what’s next

Omer Ozkizilcik

How Ankara-Riyadh thaw is redrawing Syrian map

How Ankara-Riyadh thaw is redrawing Syrian map

Algorithms empower Türkiye's geopolitical influence

Algorithms empower Türkiye's geopolitical influence

Salih Mustafa Kazdal

Kurdish autonomy collapses in Syria: Masoud Barzani to the rescue?

Kurdish autonomy collapses in Syria: Masoud Barzani to the rescue?

Bonjour Canada! Navigating the hedging strategies of middle powers

Bonjour Canada! Navigating the hedging strategies of middle powers

How Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan may be building a multipolar security alternative

How Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan may be building a multipolar security alternative

Arda Mevlutoglu

Discover

Bond along the Bosphorus: 007’s steamy romance with Istanbul is no fantasy

featured

Bond along the Bosphorus: 007’s steamy romance with Istanbul is no fantasy

Word on the street says Istanbul might be back in the lineup for 2027. That trac...

'Myth of the lone spy': Former CIA Caracas chief Rick de la Torre takes on Venezuela

Americas

'Myth of the lone spy': Former CIA Caracas chief Rick de la Torre takes on Venezuela

The operation follows months of intelligence preparation, blurring the line betw...

Is slavery legal again in Afghanistan?

Afghanistan

Is slavery legal again in Afghanistan?

Afghanistan banned slavery in 1923, a century later, the Taliban’s new laws revi...

Turkish Cuisine

Must-try iconic dishes across Türkiye’s 5 major cities

Food

Must-try iconic dishes across Türkiye’s 5 major cities

How to make ‘Eli Bogrunde’ at home, a signature tray kebab from Türkiye

How to make ‘Eli Bogrunde’ at home, a signature tray kebab from Türkiye

Food

3 min read

Bilecik papaz yahnisi: A regional Ottoman dish preserved by official registration

Bilecik papaz yahnisi: A regional Ottoman dish preserved by official registration

Ottoman cuisine

3 min read

Expats in Türkiye

How to avoid paying a fortune at notary when renting a property in Türkiye

How to avoid paying a fortune at notary when renting a property in Türkiye

Why Turkish is emerging as strategic language beyond borders

Why Turkish is emerging as strategic language beyond borders

By Koray Erdogan

Private school fees in Türkiye approach ₺2M for 2026-2027 academic year

Private school fees in Türkiye approach ₺2M for 2026-2027 academic year

Editor's Pick

Understanding Turkish way of living through everyday conversations

Understanding Turkish way of living through everyday conversations

How everyday Turkish words and sayings shape emotional connection, moral awareness, and community life

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How realistic is gov't ally Bahceli’s three pillars of Türkiye’s peace roadmap

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Who visited Türkiye most in 2025? Russia, Germany, UK take lead

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President Erdogan begins Saudi Arabia visit with senior delegation

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Bangladesh seeks defense industry cooperation with Türkiye

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Iran signals possible cut in uranium enrichment level

Skydagger to integrate kamikaze drones with Kizilelma UAV

Skydagger to integrate kamikaze drones with Kizilelma UAV

Defense Industry

8 min read

Turkish kamikaze drone manufacturer Skydagger to integrate kamikaze drones with Kizilelma UAV, Akinci, TB2/TB3, with production quadrupled to 120,000

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia reject Israeli recognition of Somaliland in joint declaration

Diplomacy

8 min read

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia issue a joint declaration rejecting Israel's recognition of Somaliland, opposing attempts to divide Yemen

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia reject Israeli recognition of Somaliland in joint declaration

Erdogan receives formal welcome in Saudi Arabia amid diplomatic visit

Diplomacy

5 min read

Erdogan meets with Muhammed bin Selman in Riyadh during an official visit that includes formal ceremonies and closed-door bilateral discussions

Erdogan receives formal welcome in Saudi Arabia amid diplomatic visit

Türkiye and Saudi Arabia target $30 billion trade goal as investment ties deepen

Diplomacy

6 min read

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia announce plans to expand bilateral trade to $10 billion by 2026 and $30 billion in the long term during a major investment forum

Türkiye and Saudi Arabia target $30 billion trade goal as investment ties deepen

$2B Saudi-Turkish deal to fund 2,000 MW of solar plants in Türkiye

$2B Saudi-Turkish deal to fund 2,000 MW of solar plants in Türkiye

green transition

4 min read

Who visited Türkiye most in 2025? Russia, Germany, UK take lead

Who visited Türkiye most in 2025? Russia, Germany, UK take lead

Tourism

2 min read

Türkiye starts 2026 in high gear as auto sales rise nearly 10%

Türkiye starts 2026 in high gear as auto sales rise nearly 10%

auto sales

3 min read

Türkiye says Syria’s territorial integrity ‘non-negotiable’

Türkiye says Syria’s territorial integrity ‘non-negotiable’

Syria

8 min read

As commitments are implemented, real peace will be achieved,' says Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus

Gaddafi's son killed in clashes as 444th Brigade denies involvement

Gaddafi's son killed in clashes as 444th Brigade denies involvement

Middle East

2 min read

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi is killed in a clash with the 444th Brigade as the group denies involvement

US F-35 destroys Iranian drone approaching USS Abraham Lincoln in Arabian Sea

US F-35 destroys Iranian drone approaching USS Abraham Lincoln in Arabian Sea

Middle East

6 min read

An F-35 shoots down an Iranian drone that approached aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea as diplomatic efforts to arrange talks face new scrutiny

Iran seeks to move talks with US from Istanbul to Oman days before meeting

Iran seeks to move talks with US from Istanbul to Oman days before meeting

Middle East

6 min read

Iran demands relocation of negotiations from Istanbul to Oman and shift to bilateral format, threatening efforts as US military assembles in Gulf

Türkiye backs Sudan’s unity, calls for diplomatic solution

Türkiye backs Sudan’s unity, calls for diplomatic solution

Sudan

5 min read

4-day US gov't shutdown ends as Trump signs $1.2T spending bill

4-day US gov't shutdown ends as Trump signs $1.2T spending bill

US shutdown

4 min read

Bangladesh seeks defense industry cooperation with Türkiye

Bangladesh seeks defense industry cooperation with Türkiye

Asia & Pacific

7 min read

Turkish team begins 10th National Antarctic Science Expedition

Turkish team begins 10th National Antarctic Science Expedition

Science

4 min read

WHO appeals for $1B as funding cuts close health facilities

WHO appeals for $1B as funding cuts close health facilities

Who

2 min read

Private schools in Türkiye face enrollment drop

Private schools in Türkiye face enrollment drop

Education

4 min read

What to watch on streaming this week: ‘Fabian and the Deadly Wedding’

What to watch on streaming this week: ‘Fabian and the Deadly Wedding’

Cinema

Penguin to publish collection of Marwan Barghouti writings in November

Middle East

5 min read

Barghouti, 66, is one of the most prominent and popular Palestinian leaders

Penguin to publish collection of Marwan Barghouti writings in November

Why Umm Kulthum became a cultural icon in Türkiye, beyond Arab world

Umm Kulthum

6 min read

Umm Kulthum’s timeless voice built a lasting cultural bridge to Türkiye, where her music still moves audiences despite language barriers

Sudan Sufi leader highlights deep spiritual links with Türkiye

Culture

6 min read

The Sammaniyya path is in Sudan more than 250 years ago

Sudan Sufi leader highlights deep spiritual links with Türkiye

L’Etape Marmaris 2026: What to know about Türkiye’s new cycling event

L’Etape Marmaris 2026: What to know about Türkiye’s new cycling event

L’Etape Marmaris

10 min read

N'Golo Kante joins Fenerbahce as club completes En-Nesyri trade with Al Ittihad

N'Golo Kante joins Fenerbahce as club completes En-Nesyri trade with Al Ittihad

Football

5 min read

Fenerbahce Beko defeats Barcelona 82-78 to maintain EuroLeague lead

Fenerbahce Beko defeats Barcelona 82-78 to maintain EuroLeague lead

Basketball

4 min read

Club

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P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

20

49

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

20

46

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

20

42

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

20

39

5

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

20

36

6

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

20

30

7

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

20

30

8

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

20

25

9

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

20

24

10

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

20

22

11

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

20

22

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

20

20

13

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

20

20

14

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

20

19

15

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

20

18

16

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

20

16

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

20

15

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

20

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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Balkan truckers choke EU borders over entry-exit rules

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How realistic is gov't ally Bahceli’s three pillars of Türkiye’s peace roadmap

How realistic is gov't ally Bahceli’s three pillars of Türkiye’s peace roadmap

Feb 04 2026

What to watch on streaming this week: ‘Fabian and the Deadly Wedding’

What to watch on streaming this week: ‘Fabian and the Deadly Wedding’

Feb 04 2026

Penguin to publish collection of Marwan Barghouti writings in November

Penguin to publish collection of Marwan Barghouti writings in November

Feb 04 2026

Why Umm Kulthum became a cultural icon in Türkiye, beyond Arab world

Feb 04 2026

Ankara brings Central Asia together: How Turkic formats are becoming regional strategy

Ankara brings Central Asia together: How Turkic formats are becoming regional strategy

Feb 04 2026

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