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Yemen’s silent rift: Saudi–UAE fallout and Türkiye’s Gulf balancing act

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

8 min read

The task before Ankara is not so much to turn this threshold into an opportunity, but to keep the fracture at a manageable level

Yemen’s silent rift: Saudi–UAE fallout and Türkiye’s Gulf balancing act

Syria’s Sharaa to hold talks in Berlin on Jan. 20, deportations in focus

Syria

2 min read

The visit marks al-Sharaa’s first official trip to Germany since the ouster of longtime Syrian regime leader Bashar al-Assad

Syria’s Sharaa to hold talks in Berlin on Jan. 20, deportations in focus

Israel’s QME push over Türkiye ‘absolutely absurd,’ says former US official

Türkiye Israel

4 min read

Israel’s QME push over Türkiye ‘absolutely absurd,’ says former US official

JPMorgan expands its investments in Türkiye, executive says

banking

2 min read

JPMorgan expands its investments in Türkiye, executive says

Turkish suspect linked to Russian ambassador assassination in 2016 changes identity in Canada

Russian Ambassador

2 min read

Turkish suspect linked to Russian ambassador assassination in 2016 changes identity in Canada

A suspect linked to 2016 assassination of Russia’s ambassador to Türkiye reportedly changed his name and is living in Canada under a new identity

Ankara warns Turkish citizens in Iran amid deadly protests

Iran protests

1 min read

Türkiye does not endorse possible US attack on Iran, prefers dialogue: FM Fidan

Diplomacy

3 min read

The Sultan’s Salon ─ Murad Hudavendigar: Sultan who prayed for martyrdom

The Sultan’s Salon ─ Murad Hudavendigar: Sultan who prayed for martyrdom

The Sultan’s Salon

5 min read

Rehabilitation programs help Türkiye send 11,000 wild animals back into nature

Rehabilitation programs help Türkiye send 11,000 wild animals back into nature

Wildlife

3 min read

Turkish pop star sparks controversy with comment on Hande Ercel’s outfit

Turkish celebrities

1 min read

Spotlight

Machado gifts Nobel medal to Trump, leaves with gift bag

Machado gifts Nobel medal to Trump, leaves with gift bag

Americas

4 min read

Is Pakistan-Türkiye-Saudi defense deal possible?

Is Pakistan-Türkiye-Saudi defense deal possible?

Op-Ed

6 min read

Türkiye says no mass migration detected from Iran amid deadly protests

Türkiye says no mass migration detected from Iran amid deadly protests

Iran protests

2 min read

Organic or orchestrated? Türkiye’s viral news ecosystem faces questions over alleged Israeli ties

Organic or orchestrated? Türkiye’s viral news ecosystem faces questions over alleged Israeli ties

Politics

5 min read

How does Trump's tariff threat affect Iran-Central Asia route?

How does Trump's tariff threat affect Iran-Central Asia route?

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Europe faces a post-American security reality

Europe faces a post-American security reality

Aleppo setback may force SDF’s hand on rapid integration

Aleppo setback may force SDF’s hand on rapid integration

Omer Ozkizilcik

Regime collapse in Iran with US help may unleash largest terrorist networks in history

Regime collapse in Iran with US help may unleash largest terrorist networks in history

Both Iran’s normalization and instability pose structural risks for Türkiye

Both Iran’s normalization and instability pose structural risks for Türkiye

Deniz Karakullukcu

Ukraine-Türkiye convergence appears inevitable and it irritates Russia

Ukraine-Türkiye convergence appears inevitable and it irritates Russia

Can Bosnia help satiate Europe's 155mm quench?

Can Bosnia help satiate Europe's 155mm quench?

Why Kosovo’s very existence challenges Serbia’s 'monopoly of force'

Why Kosovo’s very existence challenges Serbia’s 'monopoly of force'

Albatros Rexhaj

Oreshnik missile strike signals Putin’s discontent with Europe’s Ukraine peace plan

Oreshnik missile strike signals Putin’s discontent with Europe’s Ukraine peace plan

Baku’s Turkish trade corridor vision: From transit hub to geopolitical power player

Baku’s Turkish trade corridor vision: From transit hub to geopolitical power player

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Why is Greenland at the center of great power competition

Why is Greenland at the center of great power competition

Why regional conditions are pushing a Turkish-Saudi pact in Middle East

Why regional conditions are pushing a Turkish-Saudi pact in Middle East

Israel's track record raises important questions for Syria's future

Israel's track record raises important questions for Syria's future

Omer Ozkizilcik

Why foreign fighters are not the Balkans’ biggest problem

Why foreign fighters are not the Balkans’ biggest problem

SDF positions in Aleppo fall, what’s next?

SDF positions in Aleppo fall, what’s next?

Discover

Who inherits the empire? Italy, Greece, Türkiye in cultural heritage debate

featured

Who inherits the empire? Italy, Greece, Türkiye in cultural heritage debate

Italy, Greece, and Türkiye all claim imperial legacies, but interpretations plac...

Why Iran’s pre-1979 flag is surfacing again in protest movements

History

Why Iran’s pre-1979 flag is surfacing again in protest movements

Irans pre-1979 Lion and Sun flag is reappearing in protests, reviving a historic...

Who is Iran’s re-emerging, exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi?

Reza Pahlavi

Who is Iran’s re-emerging, exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi?

Reza Pahlavi returns to Iran's opposition politics as protests expand, urging de...

Turkish Cuisine

Black Sea kitchen of Giresun: Heritage you can taste

Black Sea

5 min read

Black Sea kitchen of Giresun: Heritage you can taste

Why goat meat deserves a second look when cooked right

Why goat meat deserves a second look when cooked right

Food

6 min read

Just outside Istanbul lies Sakarya, a hidden culinary region

Just outside Istanbul lies Sakarya, a hidden culinary region

Food

5 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Turkish Parliament proposes social media, internet limits for children

Turkish Parliament proposes social media, internet limits for children

Authorities warn two days of heavy snowfall expected in Istanbul

Authorities warn two days of heavy snowfall expected in Istanbul

Doctors warn families as silent 'bocavirus' threatens young children across Türkiye

Doctors warn families as silent 'bocavirus' threatens young children across Türkiye

Editor's Pick

Venezuela: A different kind of special military operation

Venezuela: A different kind of special military operation

Operation Absolute Resolve marks a new era in military intervention, with cyber warfare, precision strikes neutralizing Venezuelan defenses

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Explosion causes multiple building collapses in Netherland's Utrecht, 4 injured

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Is Pakistan-Türkiye-Saudi defense deal possible?

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Türkiye’s Celebi launches operations at Indonesia’s busiest airports Bali, Jakarta

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Turkish Airlines flight lands safely in Barcelona following bomb alert

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Strong magnitude-6 earthquake jolts western U.S. coast

Ankara prosecutors deepen investigation into Libyan military plane crash

Ankara prosecutors deepen investigation into Libyan military plane crash

Libyan plane crash

5 min read

Ankara prosecutors investigate crash of a plane carrying a Libyan military delegation, with black box analysis and technical reviews underway

Turkish Defense Minister Guler holds talks with US envoy Barrack

Diplomacy

7 min read

Chief of General Staff Gen. Selcuk Bayraktaroglu also attended the meeting

Turkish Defense Minister Guler holds talks with US envoy Barrack

Turkish Parliament proposes social media, internet limits for children

Nation

4 min read

Lawmakers prepare digital child protection package that includes age verification, online game controls, stricter privacy rules for children's photos

Turkish Parliament proposes social media, internet limits for children

Türkiye steps up talks on Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet procurement process

Eurofighter jets

7 min read

Türkiye intensifies diplomatic and military talks with UK and partner states to advance plans to procure up to 44 Eurofighter Typhoon jets

Türkiye steps up talks on Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet procurement process

JPMorgan expands its investments in Türkiye, executive says

JPMorgan expands its investments in Türkiye, executive says

banking

4 min read

Netflix signs global deal to stream Sony Pictures' films after theatrical release

Netflix signs global deal to stream Sony Pictures' films after theatrical release

Business

4 min read

SOCAR begins supplying gas to Germany, Austria via Trans Adriatic Pipeline

SOCAR begins supplying gas to Germany, Austria via Trans Adriatic Pipeline

natural gas

3 min read

Syria’s Sharaa to hold talks in Berlin on Jan. 20, deportations in focus

Syria’s Sharaa to hold talks in Berlin on Jan. 20, deportations in focus

Syria

6 min read

The visit marks al-Sharaa’s first official trip to Germany since the ouster of longtime Syrian regime leader Bashar al-Assad

Türkiye to stand by TRNC as sovereignty, development remain priority, VP Yilmaz says

Türkiye to stand by TRNC as sovereignty, development remain priority, VP Yilmaz says

northern cyprus

7 min read

Türkiye’s vice president says Ankara will continue supporting TRNC’s sovereign equality, development and prosperity, calling it a national cause

Pakistani minister says talks with Türkiye seperate from defense pact with Saudi Arabia

Pakistani minister says talks with Türkiye seperate from defense pact with Saudi Arabia

Defense

3 min read

Pakistani minister confirmed that the talks have been ongoing for 10 months with Türkiye and Saudi Arabia

Iran warns of Gulf retaliation as US reportedly delays strike decision amid talks

Iran warns of Gulf retaliation as US reportedly delays strike decision amid talks

Iran

9 min read

Iran warns it would strike US targets in Gulf if attacked as Washington reportedly delays strike decision amid talks, UN clashes, military deployments

Turkish suspect linked to Russian ambassador assassination in 2016 changes identity in Canada

Turkish suspect linked to Russian ambassador assassination in 2016 changes identity in Canada

Russian Ambassador

2 min read

Machado gifts Nobel medal to Trump, leaves with gift bag

Machado gifts Nobel medal to Trump, leaves with gift bag

Americas

7 min read

Explosion causes multiple building collapses in Netherland's Utrecht, 4 injured

Explosion causes multiple building collapses in Netherland's Utrecht, 4 injured

World

3 min read

Rehabilitation programs help Türkiye send 11,000 wild animals back into nature

Rehabilitation programs help Türkiye send 11,000 wild animals back into nature

Wildlife

4 min read

'Magnificent Century' star Halit Ergenc linked to Turkish borek venture in London

'Magnificent Century' star Halit Ergenc linked to Turkish borek venture in London

Turkish celebrities

2 min read

Turkish pop star sparks controversy with comment on Hande Ercel’s outfit

Turkish pop star sparks controversy with comment on Hande Ercel’s outfit

Turkish celebrities

3 min read

New Netflix series 'The Dealer,' coming from creator of Squid Game

New Netflix series 'The Dealer,' coming from creator of Squid Game

Cinema

Cradle of civilizations Harput welcomes visitors with its snow-covered history and nature

Culture

Cradle of civilizations Harput welcomes visitors with its snow-covered history and nature

The Sultan’s Salon ─ Murad Hudavendigar: Sultan who prayed for martyrdom

The Sultan’s Salon

11 min read

On the eve of Kosovo, Sultan Murad I prayed for sacrifice, victory was won, and martyrdom granted, forging the legacy of Hudavendigar Murad

The Sultan’s Salon ─ Murad Hudavendigar: Sultan who prayed for martyrdom

Istanbul hosts '3rd Our World of Art-Film Days,' Jan. 23-26

Cultural events

4 min read

Expats and visitors can explore world cinema, contemporary art performances while engaging with food politics culture and social themes in Istanbul

Istanbul hosts '3rd Our World of Art-Film Days,' Jan. 23-26

Alperen Sengun posts double-double as Thunder defeats Rockets in Houston

Alperen Sengun posts double-double as Thunder defeats Rockets in Houston

alperen sengun news

2 min read

Besiktas reportedly eyes David Alaba from Real Madrid as his contract nears expiry

Besiktas reportedly eyes David Alaba from Real Madrid as his contract nears expiry

Besiktas

3 min read

Galatasaray board member investigated for photographing Fenerbahce player in court

Galatasaray board member investigated for photographing Fenerbahce player in court

Football

5 min read

Club

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P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

17

42

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

17

39

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

17

35

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

17

32

5

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

17

29

6

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

17

25

7

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

17

23

8

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

17

23

9

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

17

23

10

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

17

21

11

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

17

18

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

17

18

13

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

17

17

14

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

17

15

15

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

17

15

16

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

17

15

17

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

17

13

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

17

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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Yemen’s silent rift: Saudi–UAE fallout and Türkiye’s Gulf balancing act

Yemen’s silent rift: Saudi–UAE fallout and Türkiye’s Gulf balancing act

Jan 16 2026

Syria’s Sharaa to hold talks in Berlin on Jan. 20, deportations in focus

Syria’s Sharaa to hold talks in Berlin on Jan. 20, deportations in focus

Jan 16 2026

Rehabilitation programs help Türkiye send 11,000 wild animals back into nature

Rehabilitation programs help Türkiye send 11,000 wild animals back into nature

Jan 16 2026

JPMorgan expands its investments in Türkiye, executive says

JPMorgan expands its investments in Türkiye, executive says

Jan 16 2026

'Magnificent Century' star Halit Ergenc linked to Turkish borek venture in London

'Magnificent Century' star Halit Ergenc linked to Turkish borek venture in London

Jan 16 2026

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