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Sudan’s Janjaweed: Mercenaries or homegrown militias?

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

5 min read

A realistic approach requires acknowledging both the internal drivers of the conflict and external elements that have contributed to its escalation

Sudan’s Janjaweed: Mercenaries or homegrown militias?

Türkiye ready to mediate Ukraine-Russia peace talks, Erdogan tells Putin

Ukraine war

1 min read

Both leaders discuss Türkiye-Russia ties, regional developments, and global issues, with Türkiye vowing continued support for peace efforts

Türkiye ready to mediate Ukraine-Russia peace talks, Erdogan tells Putin

Israel warns of escalation after killing top Hezbollah commander Tabatabai

Lebanon Israel conflict

3 min read

Israel warns of escalation after killing top Hezbollah commander Tabatabai

Türkiye, World Bank to launch talks on $6B grid funding for renewables

Renewable Energy

1 min read

Türkiye, World Bank to launch talks on $6B grid funding for renewables

Former CHP leader Kilicdaroglu speaks out on Imamoglu probe as Erdogan finds new ally

Kemal Kilicdaroglu

3 min read

Former CHP leader Kilicdaroglu speaks out on Imamoglu probe as Erdogan finds new ally

Former CHP leader Kilicdaroglu criticizes party administration over the corruption investigations as President Erdogan voices support for Kilicdaroglu

Negotiated peace plan in Ukraine possible if security needs met, Erdogan says

Erdogan in-flight briefing

2 min read

Erdogan pushes to restart Istanbul peace talks ahead of Nov. 24 Putin call

Diplomacy

3 min read

Heavy crane truck driven onto Hagia Sophia floor during restoration sparks concern

featured

featured

Heavy crane truck driven onto Hagia Sophia floor during restoration sparks concern

Hagia Sophia

8 min read

Turkish actress Ozkan leaves Lucas Torreira’s Instagram follow unanswered as split deepens

Turkish actress Ozkan leaves Lucas Torreira’s Instagram follow unanswered as split deepens

Turkish celebrities

1 min read

Türkiye marks century of palace-museum heritage as international symposium opens in Istanbul

National Palaces

4 min read

Türkiye firmly rejects any arrangement that legitimizes SDF in Syria

Türkiye firmly rejects any arrangement that legitimizes SDF in Syria

SDF

2 min read

Meet DEA agent who spent years hunting El Chapo: Ray Donovan’s take on Mexico’s cartel crisis

Meet DEA agent who spent years hunting El Chapo: Ray Donovan’s take on Mexico’s cartel crisis

featured

13 min read

What does the CHP’s new program reveal about its foreign policy vision?

What does the CHP’s new program reveal about its foreign policy vision?

Op-Ed

5 min read

Turkish conservatives blast NBA star Alperen Sengun for calling raki 'Türkiye's national drink'

Turkish conservatives blast NBA star Alperen Sengun for calling raki 'Türkiye's national drink'

Basketball

3 min read

One of world’s priciest waterfront homes 130-year-old Zeki Pasha Mansion goes on sale in Istanbul

Zeki Pasha Mansion

One of world’s priciest waterfront homes 130-year-old Zeki Pasha Mansion goes on sale in Istanbul

Ranked among the world’s most expensive homes, the 130-year-old Bosphorus landma...

Eerie historic ‘Devil’s Bridge’ in Türkiye’s Sille valley still draws visitors with dangerous silhouette

History

Eerie historic ‘Devil’s Bridge’ in Türkiye’s Sille valley still draws visitors with dangerous silhouette

Once a 'su kemeri' bringing water to Sille, Seytan Koprusu now looms as a disuse...

Life in Türkiye through the eyes of long-term, insider-outsider expat, writer Lisa Morrow

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Life in Türkiye through the eyes of long-term, insider-outsider expat, writer Lisa Morrow

Türkiye Today spoke with Morrow about social life, an insider-outsider experienc...

Expats in Türkiye

Türkiye residence permits current rules and legal insights: What you need to know

Türkiye residence permits current rules and legal insights: What you need to know

Pirincci: A village in Istanbul where traditional farming lives on

Pirincci: A village in Istanbul where traditional farming lives on

By Anadolu Agency

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

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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Negotiated peace plan in Ukraine possible if security needs met, Erdogan says

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Mamdani reaffirms Trump is a fascist days after White House meeting

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Turkish actress Ozkan leaves Lucas Torreira’s Instagram follow unanswered as split deepens

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AI analysis links Santorini earthquake swarm to deep magma movement

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Türkiye, World Bank to launch talks on $6B grid funding for renewables

Insight

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?

Türkiye understands what the West forgot: Stability begins with legitimacy

Türkiye understands what the West forgot: Stability begins with legitimacy

Former CHP leader Kilicdaroglu speaks out on Imamoglu probe as Erdogan finds new ally

Former CHP leader Kilicdaroglu speaks out on Imamoglu probe as Erdogan finds new ally

Kemal Kilicdaroglu

5 min read

Former CHP leader Kilicdaroglu criticizes party administration over the corruption investigations as President Erdogan voices support for Kilicdaroglu

Türkiye’s population surpasses 85.98 million as of October 2025

Nation

2 min read

TUIK data reveal moderate growth, declining youth population, and a rapidly increasing elderly population across the country

Türkiye’s population surpasses 85.98 million as of October 2025

Istanbul introduces new directive to curb uncontrolled feeding of stray dogs

stray dogs

3 min read

Istanbul speeds up stray dog collection and bans uncontrolled feeding in sensitive public areas to reduce health and safety risks

Istanbul introduces new directive to curb uncontrolled feeding of stray dogs

Pope Leo XIV set for 6-day visit to Türkiye and Lebanon starting Nov. 27

Diplomacy

4 min read

Pope Leo XIV to travel to Türkiye and Lebanon to mark the Nicaea anniversary, meet leaders, and urge unity and peace amid regional crises

Pope Leo XIV set for 6-day visit to Türkiye and Lebanon starting Nov. 27

Moscow boosts domestic AI capabilities as Putin warns against Western monopoly

Moscow boosts domestic AI capabilities as Putin warns against Western monopoly

Tech

7 min read

Türkiye, World Bank to launch talks on $6B grid funding for renewables

Türkiye, World Bank to launch talks on $6B grid funding for renewables

Renewable Energy

3 min read

Uber eyes Mubadala's Getir, aiming for dominance in Turkish delivery market: Report

Uber eyes Mubadala's Getir, aiming for dominance in Turkish delivery market: Report

Mergers & acquisitions

4 min read

Türkiye ready to mediate Ukraine-Russia peace talks, Erdogan tells Putin

Türkiye ready to mediate Ukraine-Russia peace talks, Erdogan tells Putin

Ukraine war

1 min read

Both leaders discuss Türkiye-Russia ties, regional developments, and global issues, with Türkiye vowing continued support for peace efforts

Israel warns of escalation after killing top Hezbollah commander Tabatabai

Israel warns of escalation after killing top Hezbollah commander Tabatabai

Lebanon Israel conflict

4 min read

The Israeli army raises the readiness level of its air defenses amid growing concerns about cross-border escalation

Slovenian voters reject newly passed assisted dying law

Slovenian voters reject newly passed assisted dying law

Europe

4 min read

Referendum result suspends the legislation for one year after strong campaign by conservative and church-backed groups

Iraq completes major sections of concrete border wall with Syria

Iraq completes major sections of concrete border wall with Syria

Iraq syria border

2 min read

The construction of fortifications along the Iraqi-Syrian border began in 2022, spanning more than 618 kilometers

Zelenskyy pushes for stronger accord following Geneva talks, Kremlin remains silent

Zelenskyy pushes for stronger accord following Geneva talks, Kremlin remains silent

Ukraine war

5 min read

North Korea expands and modernizes key nuclear complex, satellite imagery shows

North Korea expands and modernizes key nuclear complex, satellite imagery shows

Asia & Pacific

2 min read

Negotiated peace plan in Ukraine possible if security needs met, Erdogan says

Negotiated peace plan in Ukraine possible if security needs met, Erdogan says

Erdogan in-flight briefing

2 min read

Turkish actress Ozkan leaves Lucas Torreira’s Instagram follow unanswered as split deepens

Turkish actress Ozkan leaves Lucas Torreira’s Instagram follow unanswered as split deepens

Turkish celebrities

2 min read

Scientists try to find source of mysterious upward signals in Antarctica

Scientists try to find source of mysterious upward signals in Antarctica

Science

4 min read

Meteorology issues strong rain warning for western and central Türkiye

Meteorology issues strong rain warning for western and central Türkiye

Environment

1 min read

Türkiye marks century of palace-museum heritage as international symposium opens in Istanbul

Türkiye marks century of palace-museum heritage as international symposium opens in Istanbul

National Palaces

7 min read

Türkiye launches a major international symposium at Dolmabahce Palace, marking 100 years of national palace-museum heritage and conservation

‘Frankenstein’ gains ground as Oscar race tightens ahead of holiday rush

2026 Oscar

4 min read

Guillermo del Toro’s 'Frankenstein' climbs sharply in this week’s Oscar outlook as One Battle After Another and Sinners keep their lead in a tightening race

‘Frankenstein’ gains ground as Oscar race tightens ahead of holiday rush

Lebanese artist breaks Guinness Record with 10-meter tree made of plastic bottles

Culture

3 min read

Caroline Chaptini built Lebanon’s national symbol from 450,000 plastic bottles to promote recycling and sustainability

Lebanese artist breaks Guinness Record with 10-meter tree made of plastic bottles

Heavy crane truck driven onto Hagia Sophia floor during restoration sparks concern

featured

featured

14 min read

Images from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque show a crane truck on temporary floor panels, raising questions over how well the fragile historic ground is protected

Heavy crane truck driven onto Hagia Sophia floor during restoration sparks concern

Seagull steals spotlight as Besiktas and Samsunspor draw 1-1 in Super Lig

Seagull steals spotlight as Besiktas and Samsunspor draw 1-1 in Super Lig

Football

3 min read

Fenerbahce overcomes 2-goal deficit to defeat Rizespor 5–2 in Super Lig clash

Fenerbahce overcomes 2-goal deficit to defeat Rizespor 5–2 in Super Lig clash

Fenerbahce

3 min read

Run Nysa brings athletes together between ancient cities in western Türkiye

Run Nysa brings athletes together between ancient cities in western Türkiye

Run Nysa

3 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

12

25

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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

13

15

9

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

13

15

10

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

13

14

11

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

12

14

12

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

13

13

13

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

12

13

14

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

12

13

15

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

13

11

16

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

13

9

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

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

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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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NATO, EU issues removed from US 'peace plan' for Ukraine, Germany says

NATO, EU issues removed from US 'peace plan' for Ukraine, Germany says

Nov 24 2025

Moscow boosts domestic AI capabilities as Putin warns against Western monopoly

Moscow boosts domestic AI capabilities as Putin warns against Western monopoly

Nov 24 2025

Türkiye ready to mediate Ukraine-Russia peace talks, Erdogan tells Putin

Türkiye ready to mediate Ukraine-Russia peace talks, Erdogan tells Putin

Nov 24 2025

Turkish actress Ozkan leaves Lucas Torreira’s Instagram follow unanswered as split deepens

Turkish actress Ozkan leaves Lucas Torreira’s Instagram follow unanswered as split deepens

Nov 24 2025

Israel warns of escalation after killing top Hezbollah commander Tabatabai

Israel warns of escalation after killing top Hezbollah commander Tabatabai

Nov 24 2025

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