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SDF’s new deal with Damascus: Conditional surrender or political illusion?

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

10 min read

Why the SDF must be dismantled, not absorbed

SDF’s new deal with Damascus: Conditional surrender or political illusion?

Al-Qassam Brigade outfit becomes global cosplay trend

Middle East

3 min read

An Algerian groom turned his wedding into a symbolic reenactment of a Palestinian prisoner exchange

Al-Qassam Brigade outfit becomes global cosplay trend

Priceless royal jewels stolen in daring heist at Paris’ Louvre Museum

Louvre Museum

2 min read

Priceless royal jewels stolen in daring heist at Paris’ Louvre Museum

Israel's Syria expansion 'biggest risk' to regional stability, FM Fidan says

Israeli expansionism

9 min read

Israel's Syria expansion 'biggest risk' to regional stability, FM Fidan says

Türkiye welcomes Afghanistan-Pakistan ceasefire, pledges continued support

Afghanistan-Pakistan ceasefire

3 min read

Türkiye welcomes Afghanistan-Pakistan ceasefire, pledges continued support

Foreign Ministry welcomes ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan mediated by Ankara and Qatar; pledges continued support for regional peace

Turkish intelligence plays key role in Pakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire talks

Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict

2 min read

Pakistan and Afghanistan extend ceasefire as Qatar-mediated talks set to begin

Asia & Pacific

2 min read

4 Rotterdam neighborhoods where architecture, art, local life connect

4 Rotterdam neighborhoods where architecture, art, local life connect

Editorial

14 min read

Toprak Razgatlioglu makes history as first Turk to win three World Superbike titles

Toprak Razgatlioglu makes history as first Turk to win three World Superbike titles

WSBK 2025

2 min read

Fenerbahce turns to Milinkovic-Savic as Goretzka dismisses move, Everton circles Fred

transfer rumors

2 min read

How TRNC election could redefine Cyprus politics—and Türkiye’s regional calculus

How TRNC election could redefine Cyprus politics—and Türkiye’s regional calculus

featured

8 min read

Türkiye the ‘global swing state’: What new CRS report may have revealed about US thinking

Türkiye the ‘global swing state’: What new CRS report may have revealed about US thinking

Op-Ed

4 min read

Signature on the lira: Former central bank executive arrested in corruption probe

Signature on the lira: Former central bank executive arrested in corruption probe

Finance

4 min read

Iraqi Kurdish President Barzani's diplomacy redefines Türkiye–Kurdish relations

Iraqi Kurdish President Barzani's diplomacy redefines Türkiye–Kurdish relations

analysis

5 min read

Global defense stocks surge as spending rises; Türkiye's Aselsan shines

ASELSAN

Global defense stocks surge as spending rises; Türkiye's Aselsan shines

Global defense firms surged amid rising military spending, with Türkiye's Aselsa...

Public debate over Rojin Kabais’ suspicious death in Türkiye continues one year later

explainer

Public debate over Rojin Kabais’ suspicious death in Türkiye continues one year later

New forensic findings, growing public calls for transparency, keep the death of ...

Between ambition and restraint: Egypt’s nuclear quest from Nasser to Sisi

Middle East

Between ambition and restraint: Egypt’s nuclear quest from Nasser to Sisi

Egypt’s nuclear journey spans Nasser’s bold vision to Sisi’s modern program, bal...

Expats in Türkiye

Perceptions vs realities: What Türkiye’s new amendment for Turkish-origin expats means

Perceptions vs realities: What Türkiye’s new amendment for Turkish-origin expats means

L’Étape Türkiye by Tour de France turns Istanbul into cycling stage between continents

L’Étape Türkiye by Tour de France turns Istanbul into cycling stage between continents

By Koray Erdogan

Expats beware: Istanbul metro won’t allow large bags anymore, adds extra fees

Expats beware: Istanbul metro won’t allow large bags anymore, adds extra fees

Editor's Pick

Mass return of Syrians from Türkiye reveals intriguing regional patterns—here’s why

Mass return of Syrians from Türkiye reveals intriguing regional patterns—here’s why

Return rates of Syrians from Türkiye differ sharply by their regions of origin, writes Türkiye Today columnist Omer Ozkizilcik

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Türkiye welcomes Afghanistan-Pakistan ceasefire, pledges continued support

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Bosnia’s Serb entity to name interim president as Dodik steps aside after court ban

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US military destroys drug submarine in Caribbean, 2 killed

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Trump rejects Tomahawk missile transfer to Ukraine, prioritizes diplomacy: Report

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Türkiye seeks clear EU political will on membership, Foreign Minister Fidan says

Insight

Beyond Cold War analogies: Why China-Russia split is unlikely

Beyond Cold War analogies: Why China-Russia split is unlikely

Deniz Karakullukcu

Turkish drones test Ankara's 'golden age' of relations with Belgrade

Turkish drones test Ankara's 'golden age' of relations with Belgrade

Mustafa Cuhadar

Idea of common military structure within Organization of Turkic States

Idea of common military structure within Organization of Turkic States

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Israel's Syria expansion 'biggest risk' to regional stability, FM Fidan says

Israel's Syria expansion 'biggest risk' to regional stability, FM Fidan says

Israeli expansionism

14 min read

FM Fidan warns Israel's expansion through Syria poses the greatest regional risk, reveals US consultations and YPG must leave Arab areas

Türkiye successfully completes tests of Bozdogan & Gokdogan air-to-air missiles

Defense Industry

5 min read

Türkiye completes demanding test firings of Bozdogan and Gokdogan domestically developed air-to-air missiles

Türkiye successfully completes tests of Bozdogan & Gokdogan air-to-air missiles

Türkiye welcomes Afghanistan-Pakistan ceasefire, pledges continued support

Afghanistan-Pakistan ceasefire

8 min read

Foreign Ministry welcomes ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan mediated by Ankara and Qatar; pledges continued support for regional peace

Türkiye welcomes Afghanistan-Pakistan ceasefire, pledges continued support

Road closures in Istanbul affect major routes on Oct. 19

istanbul

3 min read

Istanbul Governorate closes Istanbul’s main arteries, including Adnan Menderes Boulevard and key highway links

Road closures in Istanbul affect major routes on Oct. 19

Chobani owner Hamdi Ulukaya leads Türkiye’s billionaires with $13.7B net worth

Chobani owner Hamdi Ulukaya leads Türkiye’s billionaires with $13.7B net worth

Turkish billionaires

6 min read

Türkiye's Finance Minister touts 'highly productive' talks at gatherings in Washington

Türkiye's Finance Minister touts 'highly productive' talks at gatherings in Washington

Turkish economy

5 min read

Turkish market expects 150 basis point cut by central bank in October

Turkish market expects 150 basis point cut by central bank in October

CBRT monetary policy

4 min read

Hate speech rises as Israeli media split over released prisoners’ remarks

Hate speech rises as Israeli media split over released prisoners’ remarks

Middle East

3 min read

It is unfair to accuse Palestinians of incitement against Israel before Israel itself ends its own internal incitement against Palestinians

Netanyahu orders Rafah crossing to remain closed

Netanyahu orders Rafah crossing to remain closed

Hamas-Israel ceasefire

4 min read

Netanyahu orders the Rafah crossing to stay closed, drawing US and Hamas criticism over breach of the Gaza ceasefire

Hamas denies US allegations of harming civilians, violating ceasefire

Hamas denies US allegations of harming civilians, violating ceasefire

Gaza ceasefire

7 min read

Hamas rejects US allegations of ceasefire violation, accuses Israeli army of arming criminal gangs targeting Palestinian civilians in Gaza

How TRNC election could redefine Cyprus politics—and Türkiye’s regional calculus

featured

featured

How TRNC election could redefine Cyprus politics—and Türkiye’s regional calculus

Eastern Mediterranean

11 min read

In contrast with the media framing, the vote will signal the direction, not the resolution

Iran, China, Russia tell UN: Resolution backing 2015 nuclear deal has expired

Iran, China, Russia tell UN: Resolution backing 2015 nuclear deal has expired

2015 nuclear deal

2 min read

Priceless royal jewels stolen in daring heist at Paris’ Louvre Museum

Priceless royal jewels stolen in daring heist at Paris’ Louvre Museum

Louvre Museum

4 min read

Millions rally across US in 'No Kings' protests against Trump’s policies

Millions rally across US in 'No Kings' protests against Trump’s policies

Americas

5 min read

Four Turkish villages earn UN's 'Best Tourism Villages Award for 2025'

Four Turkish villages earn UN's 'Best Tourism Villages Award for 2025'

Best Tourism Villages

6 min read

Turkish language departments to open at Damascus, Aleppo universities

Turkish language departments to open at Damascus, Aleppo universities

Educational cooperation protocol

5 min read

Heritage on a plate in Türkiye's Tarsus as EU-backed center keeps living kitchen alive

Heritage on a plate in Türkiye's Tarsus as EU-backed center keeps living kitchen alive

Traditional Turkish food

5 min read

'Palestine 36' earns spot on the European film festival shortlist

'Palestine 36' earns spot on the European film festival shortlist

Cinema

4 min read

The award is organized annually by the European Film Academy to recognize excellence and outstanding achievements in cinema.

Ancient cuneiform tablets from 1500-1400 BC discovered in excavations

Archeology

2 min read

Turkish Culture Minister announces discovery of ancient cuneiform tablets at Accana Mound in Hatay, dating to the Idrimu Dynasty period

Ancient cuneiform tablets from 1500-1400 BC discovered in excavations

'Escape to Freedom' symphony premieres in Sarajevo on 100th birthday of Alija Izetbegovic

Events

3 min read

Alija Izetbegovic’s legacy celebrated with premiere of symphony inspired by his book on 100th birthday

'Escape to Freedom' symphony premieres in Sarajevo on 100th birthday of Alija Izetbegovic

4th International Congress on Ottoman studies opens in Venice

Ottoman

5 min read

Academics from 16 countries gather in Venice to examine the Ottoman Empire’s historical, cultural and political presence in the Mediterranean

4th International Congress on Ottoman studies opens in Venice

Toprak Razgatlioglu makes history as first Turk to win three World Superbike titles

Toprak Razgatlioglu makes history as first Turk to win three World Superbike titles

WSBK 2025

8 min read

Fenerbahce turns to Milinkovic-Savic as Goretzka dismisses move, Everton circles Fred

Fenerbahce turns to Milinkovic-Savic as Goretzka dismisses move, Everton circles Fred

transfer rumors

4 min read

Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich reportedly eyes Türkiye’s Galatasaray after Chelsea

Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich reportedly eyes Türkiye’s Galatasaray after Chelsea

Galatasaray

6 min read

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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

Featured Videos

Türkiye successfully completes tests of Bozdogan & Gokdogan air-to-air missiles

Ancient cuneiform tablets from 1500-1400 BC discovered in excavations

Four Turkish villages earn UN's 'Best Tourism Villages Award for 2025'

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Al-Qassam Brigade outfit becomes global cosplay trend

Al-Qassam Brigade outfit becomes global cosplay trend

Oct 19 2025

Israel launches airstrikes in Rafah despite ceasefire deal in Gaza

Israel launches airstrikes in Rafah despite ceasefire deal in Gaza

Oct 19 2025

SDF’s new deal with Damascus: Conditional surrender or political illusion?

SDF’s new deal with Damascus: Conditional surrender or political illusion?

Oct 19 2025

Toprak Razgatlioglu makes history as first Turk to win three World Superbike titles

Toprak Razgatlioglu makes history as first Turk to win three World Superbike titles

Oct 19 2025

Israel's Syria expansion 'biggest risk' to regional stability, FM Fidan says

Israel's Syria expansion 'biggest risk' to regional stability, FM Fidan says

Oct 19 2025

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