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Congress has weeks to unstick Türkiye’s F-35 and S-400 standoff
Analysis
8 min read
If they miss the window, a Democratic Congress with other priorities might make the same conversation much harder after January
NATO chief calls Türkiye 'key ally' with one of Europe’s largest armies
NATO
3 min read
NATO chief Mark Rutte calls Türkiye key ally respected by all 31 allies, saying it will play role in postwar Ukraine security guarantees
Mercedes-Benz halts investment in Germany, considers shutting factories: Report
Automotive
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Yemen's government braces for Houthi assault as fighters advance toward Aden
Yemen
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Middle East
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US pressures Türkiye to halt Iran flights, Treasury officials hint
Task Force Iron Gate: US Treasury tells Türkiye Today Ankara should cut Iran’s financial lifelines, but won’t say what it wants at border
Iran says it destroyed US early-warning radar in Bahrain
Iran War
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Trump says he could use force against Iran 'right now' if allies, ships threatened
World
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Lame duck? Trump may be gearing up for two years of mud wrestling
Op-Ed
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The king is gone. Nvidia still holds the chips
AI's Reckoning
4 min read
Manchester United names Pochettino new manager after sacking Carrick
Football
3 min read
Turkish rappers Lvbel C5, Alizade face up to 5 years in prison over song lyrics
Music
2 min read
Trojan Horse at COP31? Greenpeace has warning for Big Oil
Environment
3 min read
Spotlight
Croatia once waited at Europe’s door; now it holds a key
Op-Ed
5 min read
Türkiye is moving its A-team to America’s big cities. Here’s why
Deets
5 min read
At COP31, an alien invasion turned out to be an inside job
Op-Ed
6 min read
4 Turkish soldiers killed in military helicopter crash in eastern Türkiye
Helicopter Crash
1 min read
German Chancellor Merz splits EU with Ukraine budget ultimatum
Op-Ed
5 min read
Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO amid alleged Chinese spy scandal
Nvidia
4 min read
Türkiye clinches $5.1B in climate financing deals at COP31
External Financing
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Türkiye, China ink $15B solar, wind energy projects at COP31
Renewables
3 min read
Viewpoints
Bad guests don’t get to critique the coffee
Enes Berna Kilic
Lame duck? Trump may be gearing up for two years of mud wrestling
Michael Gibson
Trump’s Ukraine peace plan is working great—for Putin
Pinar Dost
What’s next for Serbia, and how fast can change come?
Branislav Radeljic
Athletes everywhere are entering politics. In Brazil, why bother?
Andreas Evagora
Europe’s protectionist turn could hurt Europe most
Mehmet Karacuka
COP31: The end of the world has an excellent retirement plan
A. Craig Copetas
Impeachment may not slow the Iran war, but it’s got Hegseth talking
Enes Berna Kilic
Republicans learned the hard way that culture-war outrage doesn’t pay rent
Sophie Fullerton
Syria arrives at the Mecca pact with an occupation and a war next door
Levent Kemal
The Tampa room vs seven back doors: Will Iron Gate work?
Enes Berna Kilic
The unfinished story of America’s Iranian gamble
Selim Ozturk
Türkiye finally gets breather in fund mess as stock market bruises begin to heal
Omer Faruk Bingol
Should Türkiye be concerned after the US midterms?
Ilker Sezer
A grand ballroom for a party in ruins
A. Craig Copetas
Does Russia belong in the Turkic world?
Ken Moriyasu
From minority to kingmaker: Can Arab citizens become partners in government?
Salih Mustafa Kazdal
Regime change in Washington? Not quite yet
Levent Kemal
Is Trump assembling a war cabinet?
Enes Berna Kilic
MAGA is dying. Taiwan may pay for the funeral
A. Craig Copetas
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Every country here has a climate plan
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COP31 arrives in Antalya
Blue wave hits
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Foreign wars, local votes
48th Istanbul Marathon
Istanbul’s forgotten wall
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Middle Eastern or Mediterranean?
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Istanbul's mystery mace
Flavors of Türkiye hit DC
The sunken mosque emerges
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Football
Belgium come from behind to beat Türkiye 2-1 in Nations League
Belgium come from behind to beat Türkiye 2-1 in the Nations League, as De Bruyne...
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Deets
Revving up for Vice City: GTA returns after 13 years
After 13 years of waiting, people around the world are welcoming GTA VI, the new...
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Istanbul stages theater, music and exhibitions Nov. 9-15
By Türkiye Today Staff
Türkiye opens week of Nov. 9 with rain, snow, wind warnings
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Istanbul opera and ballet revives 'Romeo and Juliet'
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4 Turkish soldiers killed in military helicopter crash in eastern Türkiye
Nation
Türkiye to pair defense firms with Saudi partners after 75+ meetings
Defense Industry
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Turkish defense industry chief says Türkiye building programs to match defense firms with Saudi partners
Pakistani man climbs onto car with gun, flags, halting Bosphorus traffic
Nation
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Police shut down Istanbul's Bosphorus Bridge after armed man climbed onto his car carrying Turkish and Pakistani flags, with Israeli flag underfoot
Türkiye puts legal seal on regional flavors and handicrafts
Nation
5 min read
TURKPATENT data shows the registrations cover regional dishes, honeys and handicrafts, while 805 applications remain under review
Türkiye is moving its A-team to America’s big cities. Here’s why
Deets
7 min read
Türkiye is opening a 7th consulate general in US and staffing its posts with former ambassadors. The pattern points to a strategy in American states
Business
Mercedes-Benz halts investment in Germany, considers shutting factories: Report
Automotive
6 min read
Akkuyu reactor startup set within weeks as Türkiye expands nuclear plans
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Microsoft sees ‘early stabilization’ as global Outlook, Teams outage drags on
Microsoft
4 min read
Region
Arab Parliament unveils global push for Houthi terror designation, sanctions
Middle East
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Initiative seeks broader sanctions, international legal action and restrictions on Houthi financing, arms supplies following attacks on Saudi Arabia
US pressures Türkiye to halt Iran flights, Treasury officials hint
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Yemen's government braces for Houthi assault as fighters advance toward Aden
Yemen
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Military officials warn of growing threat to Saudi-backed government's stronghold as Houthis seize strategic hilltops near Aden
IAEA urges Iran to allow inspectors back into key nuclear sites
Iran Nuclear
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The IAEA urged Iran to restore inspections at key nuclear sites, warning that gaps over enriched uranium pose a serious proliferation concern
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NATO chief calls Türkiye 'key ally' with one of Europe’s largest armies
NATO
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EU leaders demand seat at Ukraine peace talks, warn of Russian ‘traps’
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Ukraine hits Russian missile corvette in Gulf of Finland in first Baltic strike
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Trojan Horse at COP31? Greenpeace has warning for Big Oil
Environment
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COP31 electrification push faces $1T financing gap, Atlantic Council official says
Environment
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Istanbul storm disrupts ferries, cable cars as 74 emergency calls reported
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Turkish rappers Lvbel C5, Alizade face up to 5 years in prison over song lyrics
Music
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Turkish rappers Lvbel C5 and Alizade face up to five years in prison over lyrics and violent scenes in the music video for their song 'Kahpe'
37th Ankara Film Festival opens with honors for Turkish cinema and music figures
37th Ankara Film Festival
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Ankara Film Festival opens with awards for Demet Akbag, Bulent Ortacgil and Atilla Dorsay, as screenings and events continue through Nov. 20
German artist Robert Janitz brings 'Madonna in a Fur Coat' to Istanbul
Events
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German artist Robert Janitz explores identity and memory in Istanbul exhibition inspired by Sabahattin Ali's novel 'Madonna in a Fur Coat'
Artifacts from Türkiye's Horoztepe mirror treasures of ancient royal tombs
History
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Early Bronze Age artifacts from Horoztepe resemble finds from 13 royal tombs at Alacahoyuk, prompting calls for new excavations in Türkiye
Sports
Manchester United names Pochettino new manager after sacking Carrick
Football
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Türkiye's Nations League struggles continue with 5 defeats in 5 matches
Football
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The Rumpelstiltskin Report
Turks are barbaric Mongolians, says Greek MEP Fragkos hours before checking DNA results
The Rumpelstiltskin Report
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Hair Force One: American diplomacy gets a blowout
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Inside Türkiye's secret plan that alarmed German authorities
The Rumpelstiltskin Report
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Autumn paints Türkiye in gold and crimson across 14 provinces
Beyond the Map
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Beyond the Map
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