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'Iran was a piece of it': Trump admits war hurt Republicans

Us Midterm Elections

2 min read

Trump said the Iran war was "a piece of" Republicans’ midterm losses as Democrats moved to take Congress, but insisted "I did the right thing"

'Iran was a piece of it': Trump admits war hurt Republicans

Global markets slide as Democratic gains in US midterms rattle investors

Finance

5 min read

Asian stocks retreat and dollar weakens as Democratic gains in US midterms raise concerns over tighter regulation

Global markets slide as Democratic gains in US midterms rattle investors

Ilhan Omar wins fifth term in US House with wide Minnesota victory

Us Midterm Elections

1 min read

Ilhan Omar wins fifth term in US House with wide Minnesota victory

Israel election audit of 9,069 polling stations finds no integrity breach

Israel Election

3 min read

Israel election audit of 9,069 polling stations finds no integrity breach

Iran war leaves Trump a lame duck as Democrats seize Senate and House

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Us Midterm Elections

7 min read

Iran war leaves Trump a lame duck as Democrats seize Senate and House

Opposition party makes gains in Republican-held districts and flips six Senate seats as voters deliver a setback to President Donald Trump's party

Polls open in US midterms that will decide control of Congress

Midterm Elections

2 min read VIDEO

Time is on Tyla's ankle. Trump isn't so lucky

Op-Ed

5 min read

First polls close in Indiana and Kentucky as US midterm counting begins

Americas

2 min read

Abdul El-Sayed: The doctor who made history as the first Muslim US senator

Abdul El-Sayed: The doctor who made history as the first Muslim US senator

Abdul El-sayed

2 min read VIDEO

Hakeem Jeffries set to make history as first Black House speaker

Hakeem Jeffries set to make history as first Black House speaker

Us Midterms

2 min read VIDEO

Trump accepts midterm results, warns Democrats of vetoes

Us Midterm Elections

2 min read VIDEO

Democrat James Talarico flips Texas Senate seat for first time since 1988

Us Midterms

1 min read

Spotlight

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed claims victory in closely watched Michigan Senate race

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed claims victory in closely watched Michigan Senate race

Us Midterm Elections

2 min read

Iran says Americans voted 'no to war' in midterms, warns US of 'nightmare'

Iran says Americans voted 'no to war' in midterms, warns US of 'nightmare'

Us Midterm Elections

2 min read

Trump says no immediate plan to strike Iran but US 'locked and loaded'

Trump says no immediate plan to strike Iran but US 'locked and loaded'

Iran War

2 min read

Trump claims Republicans would have won 'in a landslide' if he were on ballot

Trump claims Republicans would have won 'in a landslide' if he were on ballot

Us Midterm Elections

4 min read

Jerusalem hospitals prepare shelters in parking lots ahead of possible Iran war

Jerusalem hospitals prepare shelters in parking lots ahead of possible Iran war

Middle East

2 min read

Cazart! the age of magical thinking has become dangerous

Cazart! the age of magical thinking has become dangerous

6 min read

Türkiye, South Korea sign nuclear, energy and technology cooperation deals

Türkiye, South Korea sign nuclear, energy and technology cooperation deals

Energy

3 min read

Swipe right, lose it all: Police bust Tinder date phone-theft ring in Türkiye

Swipe right, lose it all: Police bust Tinder date phone-theft ring in Türkiye

Crime

1 min read

The midnight option: How a third Iran war could break the nuclear taboo

The midnight option: How a third Iran war could break the nuclear taboo

Arda Mevlutoglu

Time is on Tyla's ankle. Trump isn't so lucky

Time is on Tyla's ankle. Trump isn't so lucky

A. Craig Copetas

Netanyahu’s best hope may be Iran saying no to diplomacy

Netanyahu’s best hope may be Iran saying no to diplomacy

How the Badr agreement complements the Mecca pact

How the Badr agreement complements the Mecca pact

Sabena Siddiqui

Nov. 3: A rough ride for Turkish markets, with more challenges ahead

Nov. 3: A rough ride for Turkish markets, with more challenges ahead

Omer Faruk Bingol

Start-up Nation's latest invention: Calling Arab turnout foreign interference

Start-up Nation's latest invention: Calling Arab turnout foreign interference

Iran war's political bill comes due

Iran war's political bill comes due

Egypt and the Mecca alliance: A natural partner that isn’t ready

Egypt and the Mecca alliance: A natural partner that isn’t ready

Serbia after Vucic: A new chapter or the same balancing act?

Serbia after Vucic: A new chapter or the same balancing act?

Mustafa Cuhadar

Make America insurable again

Make America insurable again

A. Craig Copetas

Beginning of the end for Trump? Don’t count on the midterms

Beginning of the end for Trump? Don’t count on the midterms

22 ancient artifacts, 2 allies and politics of Achilles' shield

22 ancient artifacts, 2 allies and politics of Achilles' shield

Israel gets a chance to start over as Likud slides and Arab parties surge

Israel gets a chance to start over as Likud slides and Arab parties surge

Volkswagen already treats China as a tech equal. Berlin must catch up

Volkswagen already treats China as a tech equal. Berlin must catch up

MBS has three bad options in the Iran war and may need all of them

MBS has three bad options in the Iran war and may need all of them

Babel in binary: Do our digital habits affect literacy?

Babel in binary: Do our digital habits affect literacy?

The November men who would rather not know

The November men who would rather not know

A. Craig Copetas

Stablecoins are changing global finance: Is Türkiye ready?

Stablecoins are changing global finance: Is Türkiye ready?

Lula’s comeback: Bolsonarism isn’t going anywhere

Lula’s comeback: Bolsonarism isn’t going anywhere

Melike Hocaoglu Caglioz

Would Israel’s opposition change its policy toward Türkiye?

Would Israel’s opposition change its policy toward Türkiye?

Deniz Karakullukcu

Shorts

A major blow to Trump

Foreign wars, local votes

48th Istanbul Marathon

Istanbul’s forgotten wall

Guess these 5 Istanbul icons

Trump found a villain for France’s protests

Middle Eastern or Mediterranean?

Grabbing Russia by the tomatoes?

Istanbul's mystery mace

Flavors of Türkiye hit DC

The sunken mosque emerges

Istanbul underwater

Greek MEP crosses red line

Traces of Islam in the founding of US

The baklava joke that stuck

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Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel dies, Andorra goalkeeper could face 4 years in prison

Football

Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel dies, Andorra goalkeeper could face 4 years in prison

Tenerife confirms striker Jesus de Miguel died Tuesday after suffering cardiac a...

Europe’s plastic waste casts long shadow over Türkiye’s Mediterranean ahead of COP31

Europe’s plastic waste casts long shadow over Türkiye’s Mediterranean ahead of COP31

Microplastic pollution along Türkiye's Mediterranean coast raises questions abou...

Turkish-origin migrants feel safe in Amsterdam despite discrimination, study finds

Europe

Turkish-origin migrants feel safe in Amsterdam despite discrimination, study finds

Study finds Turkish-origin migrants view Amsterdam as safe, women citing greater...

Turkish Cuisine

Otto Eats: Kelle paca, because therapy is closed at 3 am

Recipe

8 min read

Otto Eats: Kelle paca, because therapy is closed at 3 am

Otto Eats: Coban Kavurma, the lamb dish that never needed a sauce or a sultan

Otto Eats: Coban Kavurma, the lamb dish that never needed a sauce or a sultan

Recipe

8 min read

Not a proverb? Study links Byzantine fish carvings to the devil

Not a proverb? Study links Byzantine fish carvings to the devil

In-Depth

5 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Istanbul trades routine for stages and galleries, Nov. 3-8

Istanbul trades routine for stages and galleries, Nov. 3-8

Türkiye clarifies €430 customs exemption for travelers: What is excluded?

Türkiye clarifies €430 customs exemption for travelers: What is excluded?

Heavy rain, thunderstorms to hit Türkiye as temperatures drop from Nov.5

Heavy rain, thunderstorms to hit Türkiye as temperatures drop from Nov.5

Editor's Pick

Exclusive—Fake AI columnist dupes Canadian press to target Moroccan dissidents, and a Turkish 'middleman'

Exclusive—Fake AI columnist dupes Canadian press to target Moroccan dissidents, and a Turkish 'middleman'

The phantom writer communicated exclusively via email and rarely phoned Canadian publications, who were oblivious until Türkiye Today unraveled the matter

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Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel dies, Andorra goalkeeper could face 4 years in prison

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Mohamed Salah, family reportedly set to receive Turkish citizenship, state medal

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Jerusalem hospitals prepare shelters in parking lots ahead of possible Iran war

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Türkiye, South Korea sign nuclear, energy and technology cooperation deals

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Philippines' Mayon Volcano spews ash as 13 earthquakes raise eruption concerns

Qatar PM and Turkish top diplomat hold phone call on regional tensions

Qatar PM and Turkish top diplomat hold phone call on regional tensions

Diplomacy

3 min read

Qatar’s prime minister discusses cooperation and regional de-escalation by phone with Türkiye’s Hakan Fidan, backing diplomacy on maritime navigation

Turkic states plan space days and joint satellite

Nation

4 min read

Organization of Turkic States plans space days, joint cube satellite and youth programs after its Ankara summit

Turkic states plan space days and joint satellite

MHP's Bahceli urges inclusive Israeli government with Arab parties, Trump backing

Diplomacy

7 min read

MHP leader Bahceli said a government including Arab parties would be a 'historic step' for Israel and warned Brussels over the Libya deal

MHP's Bahceli urges inclusive Israeli government with Arab parties, Trump backing

Türkiye sets new rent hike limit: How much more will tenants pay in November?

Expats

5 min read

Landlords must follow Türkiye's CPI-based rental rules, while tenants have legal protections against excessive annual adjustments and disputes

Türkiye sets new rent hike limit: How much more will tenants pay in November?

Global markets slide as Democratic gains in US midterms rattle investors

Global markets slide as Democratic gains in US midterms rattle investors

Finance

9 min read

Türkiye's OYAK plans major Uzbekistan fertilizer hub for 2027 launch

Türkiye's OYAK plans major Uzbekistan fertilizer hub for 2027 launch

investment

5 min read

EU court adviser flags copyright risk in Gemini’s use of news articles

EU court adviser flags copyright risk in Gemini’s use of news articles

Tech

4 min read

Israel election audit of 9,069 polling stations finds no integrity breach

Israel election audit of 9,069 polling stations finds no integrity breach

Israel Election

6 min read

Israel's election committee says it checked 9,069 polling stations and found no harm to election integrity, rejecting Likud's fraud claims

Türkiye, Azerbaijan determined to deepen ties, Turkish minister says

Türkiye, Azerbaijan determined to deepen ties, Turkish minister says

Turkic World

3 min read

Türkiye and Azerbaijan aim to deepen ties, expand reconstruction cooperation and promote lasting peace and prosperity across region

Iran says Americans voted 'no to war' in midterms, warns US of 'nightmare'

Iran says Americans voted 'no to war' in midterms, warns US of 'nightmare'

Us Midterm Elections

5 min read

Iran Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf says American voters rejected war as Democrats secure Senate majority and are projected to regain control of House

Spain’s transport minister resigns after deadly high-speed train crash

Spain’s transport minister resigns after deadly high-speed train crash

Europe

4 min read

Spain’s transport minister, Oscar Puente, resigns and withdraws from the 29 November election after a high-speed train collision killed 69 people,

Canadian nuclear operator faces federal charges over millions of fish deaths

Canadian nuclear operator faces federal charges over millions of fish deaths

Americas

3 min read

Abdul El-Sayed: The doctor who made history as the first Muslim US senator

Abdul El-Sayed: The doctor who made history as the first Muslim US senator

Abdul El-sayed

4 min read

Ilhan Omar wins fifth term in US House with wide Minnesota victory

Ilhan Omar wins fifth term in US House with wide Minnesota victory

Us Midterm Elections

2 min read

Türkiye’s Gaziantep to lead 7-province tourism push in ancient heartland

Türkiye’s Gaziantep to lead 7-province tourism push in ancient heartland

Lifestyle

5 min read

Samsun firefighters catch monkey on loose

Samsun firefighters catch monkey on loose

Lifestyle

3 min read

Hasan Piker widens legal fight against conservative pundits

Hasan Piker widens legal fight against conservative pundits

Lifestyle

3 min read

Aybuke Pusat to star opposite Cagatay Ulusoy in Turkish action series 'Esref Tek'

Aybuke Pusat to star opposite Cagatay Ulusoy in Turkish action series 'Esref Tek'

Cinema

4 min read

'Teskilat' star Aybuke Pusat is cast as female lead in Prime Video’s 'Esref Tek'

Demet Ozdemir joins Kerem Bursin in Amazon’s 'Grand Maison Istanbul'

Cinema

3 min read

Demet Ozdemir will star opposite Kerem Bursin in Amazon’s Istanbul-set series, filming in December

Demet Ozdemir joins Kerem Bursin in Amazon’s 'Grand Maison Istanbul'

French bassist Renaud Garcia-Fons to bring 'Blue Maqam' to Istanbul on Nov. 6

Music

3 min read

French bassist Renaud Garcia-Fons brings Blue Maqam to Istanbul on Nov. 6, blending Mediterranean melodies with jazz, blues and Afro-Latin rhythms

French bassist Renaud Garcia-Fons to bring 'Blue Maqam' to Istanbul on Nov. 6

Opera stars Aida Garifullina and Murat Karahan to perform in Istanbul, Ankara

Music

5 min read

Acclaimed soprano Aida Garifullina and tenor Murat Karahan will perform in Istanbul and Ankara on Jan. 8 and 10, 2027, with tickets now on sale

Opera stars Aida Garifullina and Murat Karahan to perform in Istanbul, Ankara

Fenerbahce names Emre Belozoglu as new head coach after Ismail Kartal's departure

Fenerbahce names Emre Belozoglu as new head coach after Ismail Kartal's departure

Football

3 min read

Galatasaray beat Stuttgart 2-0 in Champions League as Batrakov scores twice

Galatasaray beat Stuttgart 2-0 in Champions League as Batrakov scores twice

Football

6 min read

Nordic countries refuse to play Russia at ice hockey championships

Nordic countries refuse to play Russia at ice hockey championships

Sports

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Club

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

10

25

2

AMED SPORTİF FAALİYETLER

AMEDSPOR

10

23

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

10

22

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BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

10

19

5

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

10

17

6

ARCA ÇORUM FK

ÇORUM FK

10

16

7

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

10

16

8

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

10

16

9

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

10

15

10

ERZURUMSPOR FK

ERZURUMSPOR

10

14

11

İSTANBUL BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

10

14

12

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

10

12

13

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RIZESPOR

10

11

14

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

10

11

15

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

10

8

16

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

10

8

17

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

10

4

18

EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

10

3

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

Turks are barbaric Mongolians, says Greek MEP Fragkos hours before checking DNA results

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

5 min read

Turks are barbaric Mongolians, says Greek MEP Fragkos hours before checking DNA results

Hair Force One: American diplomacy gets a blowout

Hair Force One: American diplomacy gets a blowout

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

5 min read

Inside Türkiye's secret plan that alarmed German authorities

Inside Türkiye's secret plan that alarmed German authorities

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

3 min read

Beyond The Map

Thousands of migratory birds flock to Türkiye's Kizilirmak Delta

Environment

Thousands of migratory birds flock to Türkiye's Kizilirmak Delta

Bayam Redness rock formations in Türkiye's Kars resemble Arizona canyons

Bayam Redness rock formations in Türkiye's Kars resemble Arizona canyons

Travel

Divers document return of rare species off Princes' Islands

Divers document return of rare species off Princes' Islands

Beyond the Map

IN PICTURES

Madrid police remove 334 people from month-old housing protest camp

Madrid police remove 334 people from month-old housing protest camp

Spanish police dismantle a Madrid housing protest camp that drew hundreds and pushed Prime Minister Sanchez into early elections

Autumn paints Black Sea plateau in gold, orange and red

Autumn paints Black Sea plateau in gold, orange and red

Tehran billboards, banners vow revenge against Trump

Tehran billboards, banners vow revenge against Trump

French high schoolers block schools, weigh continuing protests

French high schoolers block schools, weigh continuing protests

Featured Videos

Abdul El-Sayed: The doctor who made history as the first Muslim US senator

Hakeem Jeffries set to make history as first Black House speaker

Trump accepts midterm results, warns Democrats of vetoes

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Idaho voters reject abortion-rights measure, ban stays

Idaho voters reject abortion-rights measure, ban stays

Idaho

Nov 04 2026

Keisha Lance Bottoms elected first Black woman governor in US history

Keisha Lance Bottoms elected first Black woman governor in US history

Us Midterm Elections

Nov 04 2026

Canadian nuclear operator faces federal charges over millions of fish deaths

Canadian nuclear operator faces federal charges over millions of fish deaths

Americas

Nov 04 2026

Abdul El-Sayed: The doctor who made history as the first Muslim US senator

Abdul El-Sayed: The doctor who made history as the first Muslim US senator

Abdul El-sayed VIDEO

Nov 04 2026

Global markets slide as Democratic gains in US midterms rattle investors

Global markets slide as Democratic gains in US midterms rattle investors

Finance

Nov 04 2026

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