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Experts assess how Libyan military jet crash in Türkiye could affect Ankara–Tripoli ties

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Türkiye Today spoke with four experts to evaluate the political and security implications of the incident.

Experts assess how Libyan military jet crash in Türkiye could affect Ankara–Tripoli ties

FM Fidan meets Hamas delegation in Ankara, discusses second phase of Gaza peace plan

Gaza peace plan

2 min read

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan meets Hamas delegation led by Hayya in Ankara, discussing the second phase of the Gaza peace plan

FM Fidan meets Hamas delegation in Ankara, discusses second phase of Gaza peace plan

Türkiye debunks claims of new Black Sea ship attack, says footage from Dec. 13

fact check

1 min read

Türkiye debunks claims of new Black Sea ship attack, says footage from Dec. 13

Israel alarmed by Egypt’s reported Chinese HQ-9B air defenses in Sinai: Report

Egypt Sinai

3 min read

Israel alarmed by Egypt’s reported Chinese HQ-9B air defenses in Sinai: Report

Türkiye recovers black box, voice recorder from crashed Libyan military aircraft

plane crash

3 min read

Türkiye recovers black box, voice recorder from crashed Libyan military aircraft

Turkish authorities recover voice recorder, black box from Falcon 50 crash that killed Libyan Army Chief Haddad, investigation underway

Libya declares three days of mourning after military chief dies in Ankara crash

Africa

3 min read

Plane crashes in Ankara with Libyan military chief on board

Nation

3 min read

What to watch on streaming this week: Dogulu to be released

What to watch on streaming this week: Dogulu to be released

Cinema

Like northern countries, Türkiye’s Daran sees just 3 hours of sunlight daily

Like northern countries, Türkiye’s Daran sees just 3 hours of sunlight daily

Lifestyle

2 min read

Fenerbahce President Saran rejects positive drug test, demands another screening

Fenerbahce

2 min read

Spotlight

What Turkish intel chief Kalin’s visit to Farabi’s tomb signals in Damascus

What Turkish intel chief Kalin’s visit to Farabi’s tomb signals in Damascus

featured

4 min read

Turkic pivot: How OTS is redrawing geostrategic map of Eurasia

Turkic pivot: How OTS is redrawing geostrategic map of Eurasia

Op-Ed

7 min read

Türkiye hikes minimum wage by 27% for 2026 to ₺28,075

Türkiye hikes minimum wage by 27% for 2026 to ₺28,075

minimum wage

3 min read

Ceasefire without peace: How Gaza became a new form of occupation?

Ceasefire without peace: How Gaza became a new form of occupation?

analysis

8 min read

UK-Türkiye Free Trade Agreement is long overdue

UK-Türkiye Free Trade Agreement is long overdue

Turkic pivot: How OTS is redrawing geostrategic map of Eurasia

Turkic pivot: How OTS is redrawing geostrategic map of Eurasia

Drone incursions and new escalation risks in Black Sea

Drone incursions and new escalation risks in Black Sea

Arda Mevlutoglu

Israel, Greece and Greek Cyprus: A rising hostile, anti-Türkiye alliance

Israel, Greece and Greek Cyprus: A rising hostile, anti-Türkiye alliance

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Ceasefire without peace: How Gaza became a new form of occupation?

Ceasefire without peace: How Gaza became a new form of occupation?

Mehmet Rakipoglu

SDF ringleader Mazloum Abdi opts for escalation in Syria

SDF ringleader Mazloum Abdi opts for escalation in Syria

Omer Ozkizilcik

MI6 chief Blaise Metreweli’s harsh rhetoric feeds Putin’s narrative

MI6 chief Blaise Metreweli’s harsh rhetoric feeds Putin’s narrative

Hasan Mesut Onder

Türkiye's troop deployment in Gaza: How act of empowerment could become an Israeli trap

Türkiye's troop deployment in Gaza: How act of empowerment could become an Israeli trap

Rogue Russian drones over Turkish skies?

Rogue Russian drones over Turkish skies?

EU-Western Balkans Summit: Beyond geography, a shared security imperative

EU-Western Balkans Summit: Beyond geography, a shared security imperative

Mustafa Cuhadar

A bridge in Kosovo: Why normality still makes Brussels nervous in Balkans

A bridge in Kosovo: Why normality still makes Brussels nervous in Balkans

Türkiye–Greek Cyprus normalization: Promising in theory, difficult in practice

Türkiye–Greek Cyprus normalization: Promising in theory, difficult in practice

From power plant to strategic asset: What Akkuyu means for Türkiye’s security

From power plant to strategic asset: What Akkuyu means for Türkiye’s security

Elif Erginyavuz

What does Europe’s new north–south corridor mean for Türkiye?

What does Europe’s new north–south corridor mean for Türkiye?

Deniz Karakullukcu

Türkiye, F-35 and airpower politics

Türkiye, F-35 and airpower politics

Arda Mevlutoglu

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Rare Turkic inscription found in southern Kazakhstan redraws early Oghuz history

Oghuz history

Rare Turkic inscription found in southern Kazakhstan redraws early Oghuz history

A short Turkic inscription found in southern Kazakhstan points to early Oghuz li...

Prayer time, agriculture, imperial administration: How Ottomans utilized astronomy

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Prayer time, agriculture, imperial administration: How Ottomans utilized astronomy

From observatories and paper instruments to modern planets, Ottoman astronomy bl...

Yedikule Fortress' Treasury Tower enters major restoration phase

Restoration

Yedikule Fortress' Treasury Tower enters major restoration phase

Historic Treasury Tower at Istanbul’s Yedikule Fortress is entering a new restor...

Turkish Cuisine

How Anatolia cooked with fruit long before tomatoes arrived

Anatolian cuisine

6 min read

How Anatolia cooked with fruit long before tomatoes arrived

A day in Konya where deep history, faith and cuisine unite

A day in Konya where deep history, faith and cuisine unite

Konya

7 min read

Where green meets flavor, discovering cuisine of Black Sea

Where green meets flavor, discovering cuisine of Black Sea

Black Sea cuisine

5 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Türkiye welcomes 2.8M visitors in November, with Istanbul on top

Türkiye welcomes 2.8M visitors in November, with Istanbul on top

How new court ruling affects Airbnb hosts and short-term renters in Türkiye

How new court ruling affects Airbnb hosts and short-term renters in Türkiye

Health minister warns one in three people smoke as Türkiye tops Europe

Health minister warns one in three people smoke as Türkiye tops Europe

Editor's Pick

The Sultan’s Salon: How Ottoman court jewels were sold in 1911 Paris sale

The Sultan’s Salon: How Ottoman court jewels were sold in 1911 Paris sale

Looted from Yildiz Palace and sold in Paris in 1911, the Ottoman court jewels tell a haunting story of power, loss, and a vanished imperial legacy

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Catalhoyuk enters list of 2025’s most important archaeological discoveries

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Zelenskyy reveals 20-point US-Ukraine peace plan, opens way for demilitarized zones

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Iran cuts off natural gas exports to Iraq, threatening power supply

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Istanbul Photo Awards 2025 exhibition opens in northwestern Türkiye

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Israel alarmed by Egypt’s reported Chinese HQ-9B air defenses in Sinai: Report

FM Fidan meets Hamas delegation in Ankara, discusses second phase of Gaza peace plan

FM Fidan meets Hamas delegation in Ankara, discusses second phase of Gaza peace plan

Gaza peace plan

5 min read

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan meets Hamas delegation led by Hayya in Ankara, discussing the second phase of the Gaza peace plan

Türkiye debunks claims of new Black Sea ship attack, says footage from Dec. 13

fact check

4 min read

Türkiye's Disinformation Combat Center says recent viral Black Sea ship footage is from Dec. 13, 'has no connection whatsoever to today'

Türkiye debunks claims of new Black Sea ship attack, says footage from Dec. 13

Türkiye recovers black box, voice recorder from crashed Libyan military aircraft

plane crash

7 min read

Turkish authorities recover voice recorder, black box from Falcon 50 crash that killed Libyan Army Chief Haddad, investigation underway

Türkiye recovers black box, voice recorder from crashed Libyan military aircraft

Search operations continue at wreckage of Libyan military delegation aircraft near Ankara

plane crash

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Search operations continue at the wreckage of a Libyan military aircraft near Ankara. Army Chief Haddad, four officials, and three crew killed

Search operations continue at wreckage of Libyan military delegation aircraft near Ankara

Chinese auto parts producer invests in Türkiye’s Edirne, new plant to generate 1,660 jobs

Chinese auto parts producer invests in Türkiye’s Edirne, new plant to generate 1,660 jobs

Chinese investments

3 min read

Türkiye–Syria trade strengthens as exports pass $3B, Turkish deputy minister says

Türkiye–Syria trade strengthens as exports pass $3B, Turkish deputy minister says

Syria

4 min read

British BP agrees to sell majority stake in Castrol to US-based Stonepeak for $6B

British BP agrees to sell majority stake in Castrol to US-based Stonepeak for $6B

Mergers & acquisitions

3 min read

Israel alarmed by Egypt’s reported Chinese HQ-9B air defenses in Sinai: Report

Israel alarmed by Egypt’s reported Chinese HQ-9B air defenses in Sinai: Report

Egypt Sinai

4 min read

The Chinese-made HQ-9B air defense system is considered one of the world’s most advanced

Arab League backs Sudan peace proposal presented to Security Council

Arab League backs Sudan peace proposal presented to Security Council

Middle East

1 min read

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit welcomed on Tuesday Sudan’s peace initiative submitted to the UN Security Council

Iran rejects UN Security Council meeting on nuclear issue as ‘abuse’

Iran rejects UN Security Council meeting on nuclear issue as ‘abuse’

Middle East

6 min read

Iran rejects UN Security Council nuclear meeting as an abuse, blamed US and Europe for tensions, as divisions deepened over sanctions

Israelis view Türkiye as second-'most threatening country' after Iran: Poll

Israelis view Türkiye as second-'most threatening country' after Iran: Poll

public opinion

6 min read

The Israeli public ranks Türkiye as the second-'most threatening country' after Iran, with 52% saying Israel's international standing is bad

Russian police officers killed as explosive device detonates in Moscow

Russian police officers killed as explosive device detonates in Moscow

World

4 min read

US moves special operations aircraft, troops to Caribbean amid Venezuela standoff

US moves special operations aircraft, troops to Caribbean amid Venezuela standoff

Americas

5 min read

Zelenskyy reveals 20-point US-Ukraine peace plan, opens way for demilitarized zones

Zelenskyy reveals 20-point US-Ukraine peace plan, opens way for demilitarized zones

Ukraine peace plan

9 min read

Like northern countries, Türkiye’s Daran sees just 3 hours of sunlight daily

Like northern countries, Türkiye’s Daran sees just 3 hours of sunlight daily

Lifestyle

4 min read

Elazig facility aims to become caviar production hub through sturgeon farming

Elazig facility aims to become caviar production hub through sturgeon farming

Lifestyle

Izmir Gulf hosts rare dalmatian pelicans

Izmir Gulf hosts rare dalmatian pelicans

Lifestyle

What to watch on streaming this week: Dogulu to be released

What to watch on streaming this week: Dogulu to be released

Cinema

Catalhoyuk enters list of 2025’s most important archaeological discoveries

Archaeology

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Catalhoyuk in Türkiye enters the top 10 archaeological discoveries of 2025, offering new insights into early urban life and social equality in the Neolithic age

Catalhoyuk enters list of 2025’s most important archaeological discoveries

Saudi alcohol store bans phones, checks eyewear for smart glasses, customers say

Saudi alcohol

5 min read

Saudi Arabia has expanded access to its only alcohol store in Riyadh, allowing non-Muslim foreigners with premium residency

Saudi alcohol store bans phones, checks eyewear for smart glasses, customers say

Khufu’s second solar boat enters public assembly phase at Grand Egyptian Museum

Ancient Egypt

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Khufu’s second solar boat enters a new phase as restored wooden panels are assembled at the Grand Egyptian Museum, with parts of the process open to visitors

Khufu’s second solar boat enters public assembly phase at Grand Egyptian Museum

Fenerbahce President Saran rejects positive drug test, demands another screening

Fenerbahce President Saran rejects positive drug test, demands another screening

Fenerbahce

3 min read

Besiktas defeats Fenerbahce 2-1 to end rivals' 16-match unbeaten streak

Besiktas defeats Fenerbahce 2-1 to end rivals' 16-match unbeaten streak

Football

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Galatasaray move for Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte on loan

Galatasaray move for Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte on loan

Football

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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

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Turkish automotive output must be recognized as 'Made in EU,' says sector chief

Turkish auto

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Turkish automotive output must be recognized as 'Made in EU,' says sector chief

Sightseeing Around Türkiye

Giresun Island moves toward tourism opening as Eastern Black Sea’s only habitable isle

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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

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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

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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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FM Fidan meets Hamas delegation in Ankara, discusses second phase of Gaza peace plan

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Senior Russian general killed in car bomb blast in Moscow

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Early election option on table as Netanyahu faces coalition deadlock: Report

Early election option on table as Netanyahu faces coalition deadlock: Report

Dec 24 2025

Russian police officers killed as explosive device detonates in Moscow

Russian police officers killed as explosive device detonates in Moscow

Dec 24 2025

FM Fidan meets Hamas delegation in Ankara, discusses second phase of Gaza peace plan

FM Fidan meets Hamas delegation in Ankara, discusses second phase of Gaza peace plan

Dec 24 2025

Türkiye debunks claims of new Black Sea ship attack, says footage from Dec. 13

Türkiye debunks claims of new Black Sea ship attack, says footage from Dec. 13

Dec 24 2025

Chinese auto parts producer invests in Türkiye’s Edirne, new plant to generate 1,660 jobs

Chinese auto parts producer invests in Türkiye’s Edirne, new plant to generate 1,660 jobs

Dec 24 2025

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