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Israeli PM Netanyahu submits pardon request over corruption charges

Middle East

5 min read

Netanyahu’s request will be referred to the Israeli Justice Ministry before President Herzog issues any decision, the presidential office says

Israeli PM Netanyahu submits pardon request over corruption charges

Monsoon floods across Southeast Asia leave 669 dead in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia

Monsoon floods

3 min read

Several Indonesian cities remain cut off from aid while Thailand faces rising public criticism over its flood response

Monsoon floods across Southeast Asia leave 669 dead in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia

Iran to open consulate in Türkiye’s eastern Van province: Turkish FM

Türkiye-Iran relations

3 min read

Iran to open consulate in Türkiye’s eastern Van province: Turkish FM

UAE envoy says tourism with Türkiye surges over 50% since 2019

Tourism

4 min read

UAE envoy says tourism with Türkiye surges over 50% since 2019

Türkiye warns of 'serious risks' after tanker attacks in Black Sea

Nation

4 min read

Türkiye warns of 'serious risks' after tanker attacks in Black Sea

Attacks occur within Türkiye’s Exclusive Economic Zone, Foreign Ministry says

Fire erupts on foreign-flagged vessel off Türkiye’s Black Sea coast

Nation

3 min read

Türkiye shares status of KAIROS, VIRAT ships after explosion, drone attack

Nation

1 min read

BASE 2025 showcases new wave of emerging artists in Istanbul

BASE 2025 showcases new wave of emerging artists in Istanbul

BASE 2025

2 min read

Princess Esra’s historic garments headline India-focused textile show in Istanbul

Princess Esra’s historic garments headline India-focused textile show in Istanbul

Events

2 min read

Overfishing in Mediterranean, Black Sea hits decade low, UN report shows

Environment

2 min read

No warm welcome from Türkiye for Trump’s 28-point Ukraine peace plan

No warm welcome from Türkiye for Trump’s 28-point Ukraine peace plan

Op-Ed

3 min read

Can Türkiye help Ukraine with a better peace plan than Trump’s?

Can Türkiye help Ukraine with a better peace plan than Trump’s?

Op-Ed

9 min read

Why timely papal welcome was Türkiye’s strategic message to the world

Why timely papal welcome was Türkiye’s strategic message to the world

featured

5 min read

Long trail of fraud leads Turkish biotech mogul to life sentence in US

Long trail of fraud leads Turkish biotech mogul to life sentence in US

featured

13 min read

Why Türkiye leads Europe in pre-trial detention rates

Crime

Why Türkiye leads Europe in pre-trial detention rates

Public debate often mixes up 'criminal record' and 'judicial record, though in T...

Why Trump is eager to designate Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organization

analysis

Why Trump is eager to designate Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organization

The order reflects long-standing bipartisan pressure in Congress and a broader t...

Lebanon–Greek Cypriot maritime boundary deal: What does it really mean for Türkiye?

Op-Ed

Lebanon–Greek Cypriot maritime boundary deal: What does it really mean for Türkiye?

The deal does not infringe Türkiye’s rights, but its impact lies in reinforcing ...

Expats in Türkiye

Istanbul announces traffic closures for Pope Leo XIV's visit on Nov. 27-30

Istanbul announces traffic closures for Pope Leo XIV's visit on Nov. 27-30

All about Türkiye's 2026 traffic fines, major increases across violations

All about Türkiye's 2026 traffic fines, major increases across violations

Will Pope’s Türkiye visit lead to reopening of Halki Seminary after 50 years?

Will Pope’s Türkiye visit lead to reopening of Halki Seminary after 50 years?

Editor's Pick

The Sultan’s Salon: One month on from Louvre heist─the stolen crown jewel with an Ottoman twin

The Sultan’s Salon: One month on from Louvre heist─the stolen crown jewel with an Ottoman twin

A diamond bow once adored by an empress, replicated by a sultan, worn by a princess—one stolen from the Louvre, the other hidden in a New York vault, safe but unseen

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Israeli PM Netanyahu submits pardon request over corruption charges

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White House launches webpage targeting US outlets accused of biased reporting

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Monsoon floods across Southeast Asia leave 669 dead in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia

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UAE envoy says tourism with Türkiye surges over 50% since 2019

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France condemns Israeli raid in Syria, urges compliance with international law

Insight

Sudan’s Janjaweed: Mercenaries or homegrown militias?

Sudan’s Janjaweed: Mercenaries or homegrown militias?

Is Bahceli pushing Erdogan toward a faster peace process in Türkiye?

Is Bahceli pushing Erdogan toward a faster peace process in Türkiye?

Baykar’s Kizilelma: Stopgap measure or another game changer for Türkiye?

Baykar’s Kizilelma: Stopgap measure or another game changer for Türkiye?

Iran to open consulate in Türkiye’s eastern Van province: Turkish FM

Iran to open consulate in Türkiye’s eastern Van province: Turkish FM

Türkiye-Iran relations

5 min read

'Israel's regional expansion poses a serious threat,' Minister Fidan says, adding that Türkiye’s goal is to preserve the hard-won Gaza ceasefire

FM Fidan says EU 'must take steps', show 'political will' for Türkiye’s membership

Diplomacy

10 min read

Türkiye has clearly expressed that we want to join the EU and that we have a firm will in this direction, FM Fidan says

FM Fidan says EU 'must take steps', show 'political will' for Türkiye’s membership

Pope Leo XIV meets father of slain teen Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi in Istanbul

Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi

4 min read

Father Andrea Minguzzi says his son Mattia is seen by many Muslims as an 'angel of brotherhood' who can unite believers across faiths

Pope Leo XIV meets father of slain teen Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi in Istanbul

Türkiye warns of 'serious risks' after tanker attacks in Black Sea

Nation

9 min read

Attacks occur within Türkiye’s Exclusive Economic Zone, Foreign Ministry says

Türkiye warns of 'serious risks' after tanker attacks in Black Sea

UAE envoy says tourism with Türkiye surges over 50% since 2019

UAE envoy says tourism with Türkiye surges over 50% since 2019

Tourism

7 min read

Russian tourist numbers resilient as Türkiye’s overall arrivals dip

Russian tourist numbers resilient as Türkiye’s overall arrivals dip

Turkish tourism

4 min read

Cost of surviving in Türkiye surpasses $700 in November

Cost of surviving in Türkiye surpasses $700 in November

Cost of living

4 min read

France condemns Israeli raid in Syria, urges compliance with international law

France condemns Israeli raid in Syria, urges compliance with international law

Middle East

3 min read

Paris denounces civilian deaths in Damascus countryside, calls for respect for Syria’s sovereignty and disengagement commitments

Israeli forces kill 4 Hamas members emerging from tunnel in southern Gaza

Israeli forces kill 4 Hamas members emerging from tunnel in southern Gaza

Gaza ceasefire

4 min read

Ceasefire strains deepen as both sides report violations while Israeli forces continue operations inside the Yellow Zone

Global campaign pushes for release of Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti

Global campaign pushes for release of Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti

Marwan Barghouti release

3 min read

The British newspaper notes that international momentum is growing in support of Barghouti’s release

Israelis flock to Portuguese Embassy in Tel Aviv to seek citizenship amid security concerns

Israelis flock to Portuguese Embassy in Tel Aviv to seek citizenship amid security concerns

Israel

4 min read

Israelis seek Portuguese passports for EU access and education perks as security concerns and new restrictions drive citizenship demand

White House launches webpage targeting US outlets accused of biased reporting

White House launches webpage targeting US outlets accused of biased reporting

US media

5 min read

Monsoon floods across Southeast Asia leave 669 dead in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia

Monsoon floods across Southeast Asia leave 669 dead in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia

Monsoon floods

5 min read

Ukraine negotiators to meet US officials in Florida over revised peace proposal

Ukraine negotiators to meet US officials in Florida over revised peace proposal

World

7 min read

Overfishing in Mediterranean, Black Sea hits decade low, UN report shows

Overfishing in Mediterranean, Black Sea hits decade low, UN report shows

Environment

2 min read

Measles deaths plummet worldwide, but cases soar, WHO warns

Measles deaths plummet worldwide, but cases soar, WHO warns

Health

4 min read

New studies rewrite cat history, reveal much later timeline for domestication

New studies rewrite cat history, reveal much later timeline for domestication

Science

6 min read

BASE 2025 showcases new wave of emerging artists in Istanbul

BASE 2025 showcases new wave of emerging artists in Istanbul

BASE 2025

3 min read

The exhibition remains free and open to the public through Nov. 30 at the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Istanbul

Princess Esra’s historic garments headline India-focused textile show in Istanbul

Events

3 min read

Titled 'Woven Legacies: Celebrating India’s Textile Heritage,' the three-day event showcases historic garments in Istanbul

Princess Esra’s historic garments headline India-focused textile show in Istanbul

Faberge's 'Winter Egg' to lead London auction with record estimate

Culture

4 min read

The 1913 Imperial Easter Egg, commissioned by Tsar Nicholas II, goes on sale at Christie’s for the first time in over two decades

Faberge's 'Winter Egg' to lead London auction with record estimate

Moroccan authorities detain TikTok influencers over public decency allegations

Moroccan TikTok

2 min read

Several content creators accused of committing violations that include 'public indecency,' defamation and promoting drugs

Moroccan authorities detain TikTok influencers over public decency allegations

Partizan punished with over $46K fine over racist banner targeting Fenerbahce Beko

Partizan punished with over $46K fine over racist banner targeting Fenerbahce Beko

Basketball

1 min read

Türkiye signs host agreement for 2027 European Games in Istanbul

Türkiye signs host agreement for 2027 European Games in Istanbul

Sports

2 min read

Türkiye defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina 93–71 in 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying opener

Türkiye defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina 93–71 in 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying opener

2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup

4 min read

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

13

32

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

13

31

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

14

31

4

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

13

24

5

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

13

23

6

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

14

22

7

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

13

21

8

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

14

18

9

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

14

16

10

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

14

15

11

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

13

15

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

14

14

13

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

13

14

14

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

14

13

15

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

14

12

16

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

14

12

17

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

14

11

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

13

8

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

Fire erupts on foreign-flagged vessel off Türkiye’s Black Sea coast

Employee holds colleague hostage at gunpoint at Türkiye’s Gumushane University

Istanbul’s Kabatas metro site hit by scaffolding collapse, several injured

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Israeli PM Netanyahu submits pardon request over corruption charges

Israeli PM Netanyahu submits pardon request over corruption charges

Nov 30 2025

White House launches webpage targeting US outlets accused of biased reporting

White House launches webpage targeting US outlets accused of biased reporting

Nov 30 2025

Monsoon floods across Southeast Asia leave 669 dead in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia

Monsoon floods across Southeast Asia leave 669 dead in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia

Nov 30 2025

UAE envoy says tourism with Türkiye surges over 50% since 2019

UAE envoy says tourism with Türkiye surges over 50% since 2019

Nov 30 2025

France condemns Israeli raid in Syria, urges compliance with international law

France condemns Israeli raid in Syria, urges compliance with international law

Nov 30 2025

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