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With Sharaa in the White House, Israel’s Syria policy just hit a wall

analysis

analysis

2 min read

The Trump administration's embrace of Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa forces Israel to abandon its strategy of weakening Damascus

With Sharaa in the White House, Israel’s Syria policy just hit a wall

Japan’s economy shrinks 1.8% in Q3, marking first contraction since early 2024

Asian markets

2 min read

US tariffs weigh on Japanese exports, data show, as 10-year bond yield climbs to 1.73%, its highest level since 2008

Japan’s economy shrinks 1.8% in Q3, marking first contraction since early 2024

Bitcoin falls below its 2025 starting mark, wiping out gains of nearly 35%

Cyrpto

2 min read

Bitcoin falls below its 2025 starting mark, wiping out gains of nearly 35%

Egyptian billionaire Sawiris’ $92.5M penthouse could top London’s 2025 market

Egyptian billionaire Sawiris

3 min read

Egyptian billionaire Sawiris’ $92.5M penthouse could top London’s 2025 market

Türkiye maintains COP31 bid as Australia rejects co-hosting proposal

COP31

3 min read

Türkiye maintains COP31 bid as Australia rejects co-hosting proposal

Türkiye and Australia remain deadlocked over COP31 hosting, as Ankara insists on its bid and Australia rejects co-hosting under UN rules

Türkiye eyes inclusive COP31 with climate diplomacy rooted in peace efforts

Diplomacy

3 min read

Türkiye and Australia's climate summit deal collapses over co-hosting dispute

Politics

3 min read

Are Turkish dramas promoting toxic relationships and anger?

featured

featured

Are Turkish dramas promoting toxic relationships and anger?

Turkish drama

5 min read

How 1965 late-night bus crash in Türkiye became deadly acid disaster

How 1965 late-night bus crash in Türkiye became deadly acid disaster

bus crash

4 min read

4,500 year old Troy finds point to intercontinental trade, wealth

Archaeology

3 min read

Sisi and Erdogan: A rising and promising bromance?

Sisi and Erdogan: A rising and promising bromance?

Op-Ed

4 min read

Are Eurofighter Typhoons 'cost prohibitive' for Türkiye?

Are Eurofighter Typhoons 'cost prohibitive' for Türkiye?

Op-Ed

11 min read

British activist nears Istanbul after 6 month trek to raise funds for Palestinians

British activist nears Istanbul after 6 month trek to raise funds for Palestinians

Palestine

3 min read

Türkiye understands what the West forgot: Stability begins with legitimacy

Türkiye understands what the West forgot: Stability begins with legitimacy

Op-Ed

7 min read

Fog over Sarajevo: Foreigners who reportedly paid to shoot civilians in the besieged city

Op-Ed

Fog over Sarajevo: Foreigners who reportedly paid to shoot civilians in the besieged city

As Italy opens an investigation, Sarajevo confronts long-whispered claims that f...

Turkish welders in Vaca Muerta: The specialists powering Argentina’s strategic energy projects

Economy

Turkish welders in Vaca Muerta: The specialists powering Argentina’s strategic energy projects

A group of skilled Turkish workforce driving Argentina’s most ambitious energy p...

Tutankhamun’s body was torn apart 100 years ago, casting long shadow over celebrated excavation

Egyptian archaeology

Tutankhamun’s body was torn apart 100 years ago, casting long shadow over celebrated excavation

Eleanor Dobson’s analysis exposes how Tutankhamun’s body was violently dismantle...

Expats in Türkiye

All about Türkiye's updated winter tire rules as 5-month period begins

All about Türkiye's updated winter tire rules as 5-month period begins

Expats take note: Türkiye raises legal fees by 36% under new minimum attorney tariffs

Expats take note: Türkiye raises legal fees by 36% under new minimum attorney tariffs

Istanbul event guide for expats, tourists: What to see and hear this November

Istanbul event guide for expats, tourists: What to see and hear this November

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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'Natural' to expect South Korea’s nuclear sub to counter China: US Navy Chief

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Researchers detect possible hidden entrance in 4,500-year-old Egyptian pyramid

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Türkiye maintains COP31 bid as Australia rejects co-hosting proposal

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Netanyahu reaffirms opposition to Palestinian state amid UN Gaza draft debate

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Number of detentions rises to 11 in fatal food poisoning probe in Istanbul

Insight

The Berlin Process sidestep: How London’s migration push puts Western Balkans in difficult bind

The Berlin Process sidestep: How London’s migration push puts Western Balkans in difficult bind

Mustafa Cuhadar

Israeli fierce opposition to Turkish deployment puts Washington in a bind over Gaza

Israeli fierce opposition to Turkish deployment puts Washington in a bind over Gaza

Omer Ozkizilcik

Building future from past: How Eurasia's traditions can power a circular economy

Building future from past: How Eurasia's traditions can power a circular economy

Steliana Nedera

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

Nation

4 min read

Three people died after suspected poisoning at an Istanbul hotel as the investigation widens and detentions rise to 11

How 1965 late-night bus crash in Türkiye became deadly acid disaster

bus crash

6 min read

In 1965, a late-night bus crash on the D-100 near Hendek became a nitric acid disaster, leaving 25 dead, 17 injured, and a roadside memorial still visited today

How 1965 late-night bus crash in Türkiye became deadly acid disaster

Türkiye maintains COP31 bid as Australia rejects co-hosting proposal

COP31

5 min read

Türkiye and Australia remain deadlocked over COP31 hosting, as Ankara insists on its bid and Australia rejects co-hosting under UN rules

Türkiye maintains COP31 bid as Australia rejects co-hosting proposal

Türkiye begins construction of first military support vessel for Portugal

Türkiye defense

4 min read

Türkiye begins building two logistics ships for Portugal, with officials detailing capabilities, timelines, and the project’s strategic significance

Türkiye begins construction of first military support vessel for Portugal

Bitcoin falls below its 2025 starting mark, wiping out gains of nearly 35%

Bitcoin falls below its 2025 starting mark, wiping out gains of nearly 35%

Cyrpto

3 min read

Egyptian billionaire Sawiris’ $92.5M penthouse could top London’s 2025 market

Egyptian billionaire Sawiris’ $92.5M penthouse could top London’s 2025 market

Egyptian billionaire Sawiris

4 min read

Ciel Dubai Marina opens as world’s tallest hotel at 1,237 feet

Ciel Dubai Marina opens as world’s tallest hotel at 1,237 feet

Dubai tourism

3 min read

Israel lifts travel bans on soldiers accused of raping Palestinian prisoner

Israel lifts travel bans on soldiers accused of raping Palestinian prisoner

Middle East

5 min read

Israeli authorities lift travel bans on soldiers from Sde Teiman military prison who are being tried for the alleged rape of a Palestinian detainee

Hamas receives list of Gaza detainees held in Israeli prisons since Oct. 7

Hamas receives list of Gaza detainees held in Israeli prisons since Oct. 7

Gaza detainees

2 min read

The list includes 1,468 detainees from the Gaza Strip arrested after Oct. 7, 2023, with 11 names still under review

EU-Türkiye Business Summit to convene in Brussels on Nov. 17

EU-Türkiye Business Summit to convene in Brussels on Nov. 17

EU-Türkiye

1 min read

Türkiye and EU leaders meet in Brussels to discuss trade, investment, Customs Union, and deeper economic cooperation at the EU–Türkiye Business Summit

Netanyahu reaffirms opposition to Palestinian state amid UN Gaza draft debate

Netanyahu reaffirms opposition to Palestinian state amid UN Gaza draft debate

Gaza

5 min read

Netanyahu says Israel opposes the establishment of a Palestinian state as UN Gaza draft sparks criticism and far-right tensions in cabinet

US to designate Venezuela-based Cartel de los Soles as Foreign Terrorist Organization

US to designate Venezuela-based Cartel de los Soles as Foreign Terrorist Organization

Americas

5 min read

Trump reverses course, urges Republicans to vote for Epstein file release

Trump reverses course, urges Republicans to vote for Epstein file release

Americas

6 min read

With Sharaa in the White House, Israel’s Syria policy just hit a wall

analysis

analysis

With Sharaa in the White House, Israel’s Syria policy just hit a wall

Opinion

5 min read

Izmir faces another dry year as experts warn water cuts could extend Into 2026

Izmir faces another dry year as experts warn water cuts could extend Into 2026

Environment

4 min read

WWF-Türkiye highlights gains as green sea turtles exit endangered category

WWF-Türkiye highlights gains as green sea turtles exit endangered category

sea turtles

6 min read

Türkiye’s fast-ageing society set to double elderly care market

Türkiye’s fast-ageing society set to double elderly care market

Elderly Care

11 min read

Are Turkish dramas promoting toxic relationships and anger?

featured

featured

Are Turkish dramas promoting toxic relationships and anger?

Turkish drama

7 min read

Turkish TV dramas captivate global audiences with their emotional intensity, even as criticism mounts over their promotion of toxic, aggressive themes

Researchers detect possible hidden entrance in 4,500-year-old Egyptian pyramid

Pyramids

2 min read

Scientists using advanced scans detected two air-filled voids behind Menkaure Pyramid's east face, suggesting why and how a hidden entrance may exist

Researchers detect possible hidden entrance in 4,500-year-old Egyptian pyramid

National Palaces to host global museum leaders in Istanbul

National Palaces

3 min read

National Palaces to host global museum leaders in Istanbul on Nov. 24–26 to discuss heritage management, restoration and international cooperation

National Palaces to host global museum leaders in Istanbul

Why Turkish TV series repeat familiar themes—producers cite global pressures

Turkish series

6 min read

Speakers outline why Turkish creators rely on familiar storylines as they balance foreign expectations, financial pressure, global visibility

Why Turkish TV series repeat familiar themes—producers cite global pressures

Turkish golfer Deniz Sapmaz qualifies for Faldo Junior Tour European Grand Final

Turkish golfer Deniz Sapmaz qualifies for Faldo Junior Tour European Grand Final

Golf

1 min read

Osimhen’s leg injury scares Galatasaray, leaves Nigeria knocked out of World Cup qualifiers

Osimhen’s leg injury scares Galatasaray, leaves Nigeria knocked out of World Cup qualifiers

Galatasaray

4 min read

Fenerbahce targets Man United midfielder Mainoo amid growing market battle

Fenerbahce targets Man United midfielder Mainoo amid growing market battle

Football

2 min read

Club

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P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

12

29

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

12

28

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

12

25

4

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

12

23

5

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

12

22

6

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

12

20

7

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

12

19

8

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

12

15

9

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

12

14

10

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

12

14

11

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

12

14

12

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

12

13

13

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

12

13

14

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

12

11

15

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

12

10

16

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

12

9

17

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

12

8

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

12

7

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

Featured Videos

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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Japan’s economy shrinks 1.8% in Q3, marking first contraction since early 2024

Japan’s economy shrinks 1.8% in Q3, marking first contraction since early 2024

Nov 17 2025

US to end nationwide flight restrictions as controller staffing rebounds

US to end nationwide flight restrictions as controller staffing rebounds

Nov 17 2025

4,500 year old Troy finds point to intercontinental trade, wealth

4,500 year old Troy finds point to intercontinental trade, wealth

Nov 17 2025

US to designate Venezuela-based Cartel de los Soles as Foreign Terrorist Organization

US to designate Venezuela-based Cartel de los Soles as Foreign Terrorist Organization

Nov 17 2025

Bitcoin falls below its 2025 starting mark, wiping out gains of nearly 35%

Bitcoin falls below its 2025 starting mark, wiping out gains of nearly 35%

Nov 17 2025

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