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Exclusive: Syrian soldier recalls stories from 'Deterrence of Aggression' operation toppling Assad

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featured

8 min read

A Syrian field commander says fate surprised him with a life-changing love amid the decade-long war against Syria's Bashar al-Assad

Exclusive: Syrian soldier recalls stories from 'Deterrence of Aggression' operation toppling Assad

Netanyahu to meet Trump on Dec. 29 for talks on second phase of Gaza ceasefire plan

Middle East

2 min read

Talks to focus on second phase of US-brokered deal and international stabilization force

Netanyahu to meet Trump on Dec. 29 for talks on second phase of Gaza ceasefire plan

Powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan, tsunami warning issued

Asia & Pacific

1 min read

Powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan, tsunami warning issued

What does Sharaa’s wearing of military uniform on Syrian Liberation Day signify?

Syria's Liberation Day

2 min read

What does Sharaa’s wearing of military uniform on Syrian Liberation Day signify?

Orban hails Türkiye’s regional role, says Turkic world emerges as 'dynamic force'

Diplomacy

2 min read

Orban hails Türkiye’s regional role, says Turkic world emerges as 'dynamic force'

Orban highlights Türkiye’s pivotal diplomatic role, calling Erdogan 'only successful mediator' in Russia-Ukraine war

Türkiye, Hungary sign joint declaration to boost trade cooperation

Business

2 min read

Hungarian PM Orban to visit Türkiye on Dec. 8 for high-level strategic talks

Diplomacy

2 min read

England confirms new mpox strain, health officials issue warning

England confirms new mpox strain, health officials issue warning

Health

2 min read

Salah cuts ties with Liverpool: Could 'The Egyptian King' move to Galatasaray?

Salah cuts ties with Liverpool: Could 'The Egyptian King' move to Galatasaray?

Galatasaray

2 min read

'OIC Cultural Festival: Baku Creative Week 2025' officially opens in Azerbaijan

Culture

1 min read

Israel’s minority card targets Syria's goal of strong central government, says MP

Israel’s minority card targets Syria's goal of strong central government, says MP

analysis

10 min read

November inflation strengthens Turkish central bank's hand

November inflation strengthens Turkish central bank's hand

Op-Ed

3 min read

Beyond sushi: How Chef Shunichi Horikoshi brought authentic Japanese flavors to Türkiye?

Beyond sushi: How Chef Shunichi Horikoshi brought authentic Japanese flavors to Türkiye?

Exclusive

5 min read

Türkiye’s apartment fees surge 367% over 3 years, monthly dues surpass $200: Report

Türkiye’s apartment fees surge 367% over 3 years, monthly dues surpass $200: Report

housing crisis

2 min read

Opinion

Muslim Brotherhood and US: Terrorist designation or a 'coercive' call for strategic dialogue?

Muslim Brotherhood and US: Terrorist designation or a 'coercive' call for strategic dialogue?

Ahmed Samih Farag

First anniversary of Assad's fall: What has Syria gone through since Dec. 8?

First anniversary of Assad's fall: What has Syria gone through since Dec. 8?

Omer Ozkizilcik

Can Türkiye's 'terror-free' logjams be overcome?

Can Türkiye's 'terror-free' logjams be overcome?

World LNG Summit: Türkiye's natural gas dreams and Russia

World LNG Summit: Türkiye's natural gas dreams and Russia

Serbia's only oil refinery down: Is NIS shutdown the cost of Russian loyalty?

Serbia's only oil refinery down: Is NIS shutdown the cost of Russian loyalty?

Mustafa Cuhadar

Syria makes modest return to global economy

Syria makes modest return to global economy

Savvas Kalenteridis: Portrait of decadeslong hate toward Türkiye

Savvas Kalenteridis: Portrait of decadeslong hate toward Türkiye

Hasan Mesut Onder

White House adopts Gulf’s view of Muslim Brotherhood

White House adopts Gulf’s view of Muslim Brotherhood

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

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

November inflation strengthens Turkish central bank's hand

November inflation strengthens Turkish central bank's hand

Omer Faruk Bingol

Mevlana’s 752nd death anniversary marked with ‘Time for Serenity’ ceremonies in Türkiye's Konya

Mevlana

Mevlana’s 752nd death anniversary marked with ‘Time for Serenity’ ceremonies in Türkiye's Konya

Konya marks the 752nd anniversary of Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi with 11 days of Sem...

The Sultan’s Salon: Ottoman diamond parure’s journey from Romanov empress to Ottoman princess

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The Sultan’s Salon: Ottoman diamond parure’s journey from Romanov empress to Ottoman princess

A jewel once traded to save an empire becomes the wedding treasure of an Ottoman...

Human-shaped grave stele found in Mugla to go on display after challenging recovery

Archaeology

Human-shaped grave stele found in Mugla to go on display after challenging recovery

A goat herder’s chance discovery in Mugla led to the rescue of a Roman-era grave...

Expats in Türkiye

Türkiye’s apartment fees surge 367% over 3 years, monthly dues surpass $200: Report

Türkiye’s apartment fees surge 367% over 3 years, monthly dues surpass $200: Report

Bosphorus mansion featured in top Turkish TV series listed for sale at $24.5M

Bosphorus mansion featured in top Turkish TV series listed for sale at $24.5M

New mobile number system suggested under new draft bill for expats in Türkiye

New mobile number system suggested under new draft bill for expats in Türkiye

Editor's Pick

Why Türkiye’s natural gas export potential is crucial for West

Why Türkiye’s natural gas export potential is crucial for West

Türkiye's emerging natural gas export potential can be highly crucial for the West's energy independence

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Powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan, tsunami warning issued

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Türkiye offers second-cheapest household electricity bills among G20 countries

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Hungary’s Orban says Budapest, Ankara cooperating to promote peace in Ukraine

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Global shift in children’s reading habits worries experts at Istanbul summit

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Deadly floods, cyclone leave hundreds dead across Indonesia, Sri Lanka

Orban hails Türkiye’s regional role, says Turkic world emerges as 'dynamic force'

Orban hails Türkiye’s regional role, says Turkic world emerges as 'dynamic force'

Diplomacy

5 min read

Orban highlights Türkiye’s pivotal diplomatic role, calling Erdogan 'only successful mediator' in Russia-Ukraine war

Hungary’s Orban says Budapest, Ankara cooperating to promote peace in Ukraine

Diplomacy

3 min read

Orban says Hungary and Türkiye are working together to promote peace in Ukraine, stressing that war has only losers and the two countries act jointly

Hungary’s Orban says Budapest, Ankara cooperating to promote peace in Ukraine

4.9 magnitude earthquake jolts Türkiye's Antalya

Earthquake

2 min read

4.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Serik district in Antalya, Türkiye at 1:21 p.m. Epicenter at 28.25 km depth

4.9 magnitude earthquake jolts Türkiye's Antalya

Türkiye to launch domestic system to prevent bird, drone threats at airports

Defense

8 min read

Türkiye announces the Savuran Project: Domestic AI-powered autonomous system to detect and prevent bird and FPV drone threats at airports

Türkiye to launch domestic system to prevent bird, drone threats at airports

Türkiye, Hungary sign joint declaration to boost trade cooperation

Türkiye, Hungary sign joint declaration to boost trade cooperation

Business

4 min read

Abu Dhabi signals massive investments in Türkiye as talks continue with Turkish firms: Report

Abu Dhabi signals massive investments in Türkiye as talks continue with Turkish firms: Report

Invest in Türkiye

4 min read

Romania calls on Turkish companies to expand their renewable portfolios in the country

Romania calls on Turkish companies to expand their renewable portfolios in the country

Turkish investments abroad

5 min read

Netanyahu to meet Trump on Dec. 29 for talks on second phase of Gaza ceasefire plan

Netanyahu to meet Trump on Dec. 29 for talks on second phase of Gaza ceasefire plan

Middle East

5 min read

Talks to focus on second phase of US-brokered deal and international stabilization force

Saudi Arabia bans photography inside holy Mosques during 2026 hajj season

Saudi Arabia bans photography inside holy Mosques during 2026 hajj season

Middle East

3 min read

Saudi Arabia reportedly bans photography inside the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque during the 2026 hajj season

Azerbaijan says it received US invitation to join Gaza peace mission

Azerbaijan says it received US invitation to join Gaza peace mission

Turkic World

4 min read

Azerbaijan says the US invited it to a Gaza peace mission, but Baku says no troop decision yet as key questions remain after talks in Baku

What does Sharaa’s wearing of military uniform on Syrian Liberation Day signify?

What does Sharaa’s wearing of military uniform on Syrian Liberation Day signify?

Syria's Liberation Day

3 min read

The military uniform worn by President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the Umayyad Mosque is 'a reminder to Syrians of the victory the country is celebrating'

Powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan, tsunami warning issued

Powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan, tsunami warning issued

Asia & Pacific

2 min read

Zelenskyy says no agreement reached on eastern Ukraine as Trump expresses disappointment

Zelenskyy says no agreement reached on eastern Ukraine as Trump expresses disappointment

Russia-Ukraine war

6 min read

Doha Forum 2025 concludes with calls for justice, global cooperation

Doha Forum 2025 concludes with calls for justice, global cooperation

World

3 min read

England confirms new mpox strain, health officials issue warning

England confirms new mpox strain, health officials issue warning

Health

4 min read

Global shift in children’s reading habits worries experts at Istanbul summit

Global shift in children’s reading habits worries experts at Istanbul summit

Lifestyle

7 min read

Bill Gates warns millions of children may die by 2025’s end

Bill Gates warns millions of children may die by 2025’s end

Gates Foundation

2 min read

'OIC Cultural Festival: Baku Creative Week 2025' officially opens in Azerbaijan

'OIC Cultural Festival: Baku Creative Week 2025' officially opens in Azerbaijan

Culture

3 min read

Over 300 international participants from nearly 50 countries gather to celebrate creativity, culture and collaboration in the Islamic world

Water leak at Louvre damages 400 rare books in museum archives

Louvre Museum

4 min read

The leak of dirty water occurred in the library of the department of Egyptian Antiquities, causing a flood

Water leak at Louvre damages 400 rare books in museum archives

Incense burner with Egyptian god Serapis unearthed in ancient city of Ephesus

Ephesus

10 min read

Terracotta incense burner with the Egyptian god Serapis found in Ephesus Harbour Bath reveals shared trade, worship and workshop networks in Roman-era Türkiye

Incense burner with Egyptian god Serapis unearthed in ancient city of Ephesus

From church to prison to mosque: Storied past of historic 'Firfirli' site in Türkiye's Sanliurfa

History

5 min read

Built in the 12th century, the mosque is famed for its frilly wind rose ornament and also stands as a witness to Sanliurfa’s rich cultural and religious history

From church to prison to mosque: Storied past of historic 'Firfirli' site in Türkiye's Sanliurfa

Salah cuts ties with Liverpool: Could 'The Egyptian King' move to Galatasaray?

Salah cuts ties with Liverpool: Could 'The Egyptian King' move to Galatasaray?

Galatasaray

4 min read

Sevilla eyes Besiktas goalkeeper Ersin Destanohlu for January transfer window

Sevilla eyes Besiktas goalkeeper Ersin Destanohlu for January transfer window

Besiktas

3 min read

Woman jailed for blackmailing footballer Son Heung-min with fake pregnancy claim

Woman jailed for blackmailing footballer Son Heung-min with fake pregnancy claim

Football

3 min read

Club

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

15

36

2

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

15

34

3

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

15

33

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

15

26

5

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

15

25

6

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

14

24

7

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

14

22

8

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

15

19

9

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

15

17

10

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

15

16

11

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

14

16

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

15

15

13

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

15

14

14

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

15

14

15

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

14

14

16

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

15

13

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

15

13

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

15

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

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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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Netanyahu to meet Trump on Dec. 29 for talks on second phase of Gaza ceasefire plan

Netanyahu to meet Trump on Dec. 29 for talks on second phase of Gaza ceasefire plan

Dec 08 2025

Orban hails Türkiye’s regional role, says Turkic world emerges as 'dynamic force'

Orban hails Türkiye’s regional role, says Turkic world emerges as 'dynamic force'

Dec 08 2025

Powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan, tsunami warning issued

Powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan, tsunami warning issued

Dec 08 2025

Saudi Arabia bans photography inside holy Mosques during 2026 hajj season

Saudi Arabia bans photography inside holy Mosques during 2026 hajj season

Dec 08 2025

England confirms new mpox strain, health officials issue warning

England confirms new mpox strain, health officials issue warning

Dec 08 2025

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