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Turkish opposition leader accuses Erdogan of secret Gaza talks with Trump's son

Diplomacy

2 min read

Opposition leader accuses President Erdogan of conducting secret negotiations with Donald Trump Jr. over Gaza during an unannounced visit to Istanbul

Turkish opposition leader accuses Erdogan of secret Gaza talks with Trump's son

Key Erdogan ally calls for partnership with Russia-China against US-Israel

Diplomacy

2 min read

Bahceli, key Erdogan ally, proposes Türkiye-Russia-China alliance to counter what he calls US-Israeli "evil coalition"

Key Erdogan ally calls for partnership with Russia-China against US-Israel

US vetoes UN Security Council ceasefire resolution for Gaza

Americas

1 min read

US vetoes UN Security Council ceasefire resolution for Gaza

Magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes remote Pacific waters, triggers tsunami warning

Asia & Pacific

1 min read

Magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes remote Pacific waters, triggers tsunami warning

Why Israel’s Barak-MX deployment in Greek Cyprus poses a regional risk

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

Opinion

7 min read

Why Israel’s Barak-MX deployment in Greek Cyprus poses a regional risk

Israel's Barak-MX deployment to Greek Cyprus creates unprecedented surveillance network threatening Türkiye, Turkish Cyprus, and Eastern Mediterranean

Israel delivers Barak MX air defense system to Greek Cyprus: Reports

Region

4 min read

Is Greek Cyprus becoming ‘new Israel’? Security debate grows as 15K Israelis settle

Eastern Mediterranean

5 min read

Jose Mourinho appointed Benfica coach 21 years after leaving Portugal for Chelsea

Jose Mourinho appointed Benfica coach 21 years after leaving Portugal for Chelsea

Football

1 min read

Up to 20% of Algeria’s population has Turkish roots: Turkish Ambassador

Up to 20% of Algeria’s population has Turkish roots: Turkish Ambassador

Middle East

3 min read

Rare 3,000-year-old Egyptian bracelet sold for just $3,000 before being melted down

History

2 min read

Fed makes first rate cut of 2025: What it means for Turkish markets

Fed makes first rate cut of 2025: What it means for Turkish markets

Fed rate cut

5 min read

Saudi-Pakistan mutual defense pact—Is nuclear deterrence on the agenda?

Saudi-Pakistan mutual defense pact—Is nuclear deterrence on the agenda?

World

2 min read

Syria’s new dawn: What Israel is risking and what the future may hold

Syria’s new dawn: What Israel is risking and what the future may hold

Op-Ed

7 min read

Türkiye eyes expanded energy cooperation with China across multiple regions

Türkiye eyes expanded energy cooperation with China across multiple regions

Energy

2 min read

Explained: How Türkiye changes portfolio as Russia and Iran contracts expire

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Explained: How Türkiye changes portfolio as Russia and Iran contracts expire

Türkiye ramps up energy deals more than it needs, while its Russia-Iran contract...

Turkish pianist Fazil Say slams Western music institutions over Gaza, calls for end to silence

Culture

Turkish pianist Fazil Say slams Western music institutions over Gaza, calls for end to silence

'We must not remain silent to this murder, my colleagues,' Turkish pianist says

Historic Haydarpasa Station to become Istanbul’s new hub for culture, arts

History

Historic Haydarpasa Station to become Istanbul’s new hub for culture, arts

Haydarpasa Station in Istanbul will soon host an archaeology museum, exhibitions...

Expats in Türkiye

Türkiye considers mandatory pre-marital psychological screening for couples

Türkiye considers mandatory pre-marital psychological screening for couples

Istanbul approves 30% fare hike for public transport, taxis — here are the new fees

Istanbul approves 30% fare hike for public transport, taxis — here are the new fees

Expats in Türkiye must now pay for family doctor services per new regulation

Expats in Türkiye must now pay for family doctor services per new regulation

Editor's Pick

Explained: Why Türkiye is rethinking juvenile justice amid rising public outrage

Explained: Why Türkiye is rethinking juvenile justice amid rising public outrage

Following shocking events, such as an increase in underage with multiple criminal records, Türkiye is seeking to introduce balanced changes to the law

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Türkiye launches national technology initiative at record-breaking TEKNOFEST 2025

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8 chamber tombs discovered in Tharsa ancient city in Türkiye's Adiyaman

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Netanyahu repeats push for Siloam Inscription from Türkiye to back Jerusalem claim

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Global Sumud Fleet heads to Gaza, expected to arrive within 2 weeks

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Explained: How Türkiye changes portfolio as Russia and Iran contracts expire

Insight

NatCon2025: What do deepening divisions mean for Türkiye?

NatCon2025: What do deepening divisions mean for Türkiye?

Why Serbia describes Croatia–Slovenia defense pact as 'building walls, not bridges'

Why Serbia describes Croatia–Slovenia defense pact as 'building walls, not bridges'

Mustafa Cuhadar

How Israel's Doha strike shook architecture of Middle East diplomacy

How Israel's Doha strike shook architecture of Middle East diplomacy

Omer Ozkizilcik

Turkish opposition leader accuses Erdogan of secret Gaza talks with Trump's son

Turkish opposition leader accuses Erdogan of secret Gaza talks with Trump's son

Diplomacy

6 min read

Opposition leader accuses President Erdogan of conducting secret negotiations with Donald Trump Jr. over Gaza during an unannounced visit to Istanbul

Key Erdogan ally calls for partnership with Russia-China against US-Israel

Diplomacy

6 min read

Bahceli, key Erdogan ally, proposes Türkiye-Russia-China alliance to counter what he calls US-Israeli "evil coalition"

Key Erdogan ally calls for partnership with Russia-China against US-Israel

Türkiye warns against Greek Cypriot arms deal with Israel

Diplomacy

4 min read

Turkish defense officials condemn the Greek Cypriot Administration's arms deal with Israel as dangerous escalation that disrupts the balance of power

Türkiye warns against Greek Cypriot arms deal with Israel

Erdogan invites citizens to TEKNOFEST 2025 as festival expands beyond defense

Defense

6 min read

Over 1.1 million competitors participate in TEKNOFEST 2025's technology competitions as President Erdogan announces his attendance

Erdogan invites citizens to TEKNOFEST 2025 as festival expands beyond defense

Türkiye’s central bank reserves slide from peak level to $177.9B

Türkiye’s central bank reserves slide from peak level to $177.9B

CBRT reserves

5 min read

Türkiye’s card scheme TROY targets Turkic states in overseas expansion

Türkiye’s card scheme TROY targets Turkic states in overseas expansion

fintech

4 min read

Over 2,000 Turkish companies contribute $10B to Akkuyu Nuclear Project: Industry leader

Over 2,000 Turkish companies contribute $10B to Akkuyu Nuclear Project: Industry leader

Nuclear energy

3 min read

Israeli military intercepts Houthi missile as regional tensions escalate

Israeli military intercepts Houthi missile as regional tensions escalate

Middle East

6 min read

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis launch their 87th ballistic missile at Israel since March as Israeli military continue strikes on southern Lebanon

Israel calls for halt to Jordan aid deliveries after deadly border attack

Israel calls for halt to Jordan aid deliveries after deadly border attack

Middle East

3 min read

Israeli military calls for suspending humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza from Jordan after truck driver kills two Israelis in a shooting

Syrian foreign minister holds historic Washington meetings on sanctions relief

Syrian foreign minister holds historic Washington meetings on sanctions relief

Middle East

4 min read

US lawmakers, State Secretary Rubio engage in historic talks with Syria's FM Hassan al-Shaibani about permanently removing Caesar Act sanctions

Israel detains 1,300 Palestinians in West Bank city following attack on soldiers

Israel detains 1,300 Palestinians in West Bank city following attack on soldiers

Region

6 min read

Palestinian officials condemn systematic collective punishment as Israeli military conduct mass arrests of over 1,300 residents in Tulkarem

US vetoes UN Security Council ceasefire resolution for Gaza

US vetoes UN Security Council ceasefire resolution for Gaza

Americas

3 min read

Magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes remote Pacific waters, triggers tsunami warning

Magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes remote Pacific waters, triggers tsunami warning

Asia & Pacific

1 min read

Trump administration seeks to reclaim strategic Bagram air base from Taliban

Trump administration seeks to reclaim strategic Bagram air base from Taliban

Americas

6 min read

AI-powered cyberattacks target hotel guests worldwide

AI-powered cyberattacks target hotel guests worldwide

Travel

2 min read

Meet the man who made color coordination a lifestyle in central Türkiye

Meet the man who made color coordination a lifestyle in central Türkiye

Lifestyle

3 min read

Climate change linked to 16,500 heat-related deaths across Europe this summer

Climate change linked to 16,500 heat-related deaths across Europe this summer

Health

4 min read

Up to 20% of Algeria’s population has Turkish roots: Turkish Ambassador

Up to 20% of Algeria’s population has Turkish roots: Turkish Ambassador

Middle East

4 min read

Walking through the alleyways of the Casbah feels like strolling through Istanbul’s Süleymaniye or Fatih neighborhoods,” the Turkish ambassador said.

Rare 3,000-year-old Egyptian bracelet sold for just $3,000 before being melted down

History

3 min read

The journey of the ancient bracelet from theft to being melted in a gold workshop

Rare 3,000-year-old Egyptian bracelet sold for just $3,000 before being melted down

Global stars raise $2M for Gaza at 'Together for Palestine' concert in London

Events

5 min read

Florence Pugh, Benedict Cumberbatch and Nicola Coughlan call for ‘silence on Gaza complicity’ on the Wembley stage, raising millions for aid groups

Global stars raise $2M for Gaza at 'Together for Palestine' concert in London

8 chamber tombs discovered in Tharsa ancient city in Türkiye's Adiyaman

History

4 min read

Excavations in the Turkish ancient city reveal 8 new chamber tombs this season, described as more distinctive than those in Perre

8 chamber tombs discovered in Tharsa ancient city in Türkiye's Adiyaman

Jose Mourinho appointed Benfica coach 21 years after leaving Portugal for Chelsea

Jose Mourinho appointed Benfica coach 21 years after leaving Portugal for Chelsea

Football

3 min read

Jose Mourinho nears return to Benfica after Fenerbahce departure

Jose Mourinho nears return to Benfica after Fenerbahce departure

Mourinho

5 min read

Galatasaray faces Eintracht Frankfurt in UEFA Champions League opener without Osimhen

Galatasaray faces Eintracht Frankfurt in UEFA Champions League opener without Osimhen

Galatasaray

6 min read

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

5

15

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FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

5

11

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

5

10

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

5

9

5

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

5

9

6

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

5

9

7

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

5

8

8

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

5

8

9

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

4

7

10

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

3

6

11

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

4

5

12

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

5

4

13

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

5

4

14

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

4

4

15

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

4

3

16

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

5

3

17

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

5

1

18

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

5

0

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

Obelisk of Theodosius: Egypt’s legacy in heart of Istanbul

History

2 min read

Obelisk of Theodosius: Egypt’s legacy in heart of Istanbul

All about Turkish city Amasya: Historical importance, travel and accomodation

All about Turkish city Amasya: Historical importance, travel and accomodation

amasya

3 min read

Navigating Turkish capital Ankara in 2025: What to do and where to go?

Navigating Turkish capital Ankara in 2025: What to do and where to go?

Lifestyle

8 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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8 chamber tombs discovered in Tharsa ancient city in Türkiye's Adiyaman

Chinese Xpeng flying cars crash mid-air ahead of market launch

Global Sumud Fleet heads to Gaza, expected to arrive within 2 weeks

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Turkish opposition leader accuses Erdogan of secret Gaza talks with Trump's son

Turkish opposition leader accuses Erdogan of secret Gaza talks with Trump's son

Sep 18 2025

Key Erdogan ally calls for partnership with Russia-China against US-Israel

Key Erdogan ally calls for partnership with Russia-China against US-Israel

Sep 18 2025

US vetoes UN Security Council ceasefire resolution for Gaza

US vetoes UN Security Council ceasefire resolution for Gaza

Sep 18 2025

Magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes remote Pacific waters, triggers tsunami warning

Magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes remote Pacific waters, triggers tsunami warning

Sep 18 2025

Trump administration seeks to reclaim strategic Bagram air base from Taliban

Trump administration seeks to reclaim strategic Bagram air base from Taliban

Sep 18 2025

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