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The West’s Janus face: Türkiye and Russian oil

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analysis

6 min read

Western pressure mounts on Türkiye to cut Russian oil imports amid broader alliance tensions

The West’s Janus face: Türkiye and Russian oil

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

breaking

breaking

1 min read

A large number of Special Operations police were dispatched to the scene

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

US universities use AI to monitor pro-Palestine students, documents reveal

Middle East

5 min read

US universities use AI to monitor pro-Palestine students, documents reveal

IMF urges Germany to pair higher spending with deep reforms, warning recovery could stall

German economy

3 min read

IMF urges Germany to pair higher spending with deep reforms, warning recovery could stall

What Imrali visit signals for Türkiye’s regional strategy and Syria’s future

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featured

Region

6 min read

What Imrali visit signals for Türkiye’s regional strategy and Syria’s future

A controversial commission visit that reshaped the political discourse around Türkiye’s 'terror-free' project has also opened the door for Ankara to t...

SDF seeks role for Ocalan in Syria integration talks as peace process gains pace in Türkiye

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featured

3 min read

Turkish parliamentary delegation visits PKK head Ocalan in bid to advance peace process

Politics

3 min read

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

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featured

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

halki seminary

4 min read

Italy introduces life sentence for femicide, labels it 'specific crime'

Italy introduces life sentence for femicide, labels it 'specific crime'

Italy

2 min read

Culture minister addresses Hagia Sophia heavy crane-truck controversy, cites earthquake-proofing efforts

Culture

2 min read

Will Türkiye increase defense spending to 5%?

Will Türkiye increase defense spending to 5%?

Columns

2 min read

Former CHP leader Kilicdaroglu speaks out on Imamoglu probe as Erdogan finds new ally

Former CHP leader Kilicdaroglu speaks out on Imamoglu probe as Erdogan finds new ally

Kemal Kilicdaroglu

3 min read

Izmir grapples with flies, waste and public health concerns as temperature remains high

Izmir grapples with flies, waste and public health concerns as temperature remains high

Izmir

4 min read

Strategic autonomy or alignment: Mapping Türkiye’s possible role in Europe’s SAFE program

Strategic autonomy or alignment: Mapping Türkiye’s possible role in Europe’s SAFE program

Op-Ed

14 min read

SDF seeks role for Ocalan in Syria integration talks as peace process gains pace in Türkiye

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SDF seeks role for Ocalan in Syria integration talks as peace process gains pace in Türkiye

SDF leader Abdi seeks Ocalan's role in Syrian integration talks, linking the mov...

China expands influence in Georgia as Moscow’s footprint shrinks

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China expands influence in Georgia as Moscow’s footprint shrinks

China appears as a new foreign actor in Georgia as Russia loses influence due to...

Meet DEA agent who spent years hunting El Chapo: Ray Donovan’s take on Mexico’s cartel crisis

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Meet DEA agent who spent years hunting El Chapo: Ray Donovan’s take on Mexico’s cartel crisis

Former DEA official Ray Donovan explains how corruption, security failures and s...

Expats in Türkiye

Life in Türkiye through the eyes of long-term, insider-outsider expat, writer Lisa Morrow

Life in Türkiye through the eyes of long-term, insider-outsider expat, writer Lisa Morrow

By Selin Hacialioglu

Türkiye residence permits current rules and legal insights: What you need to know

Türkiye residence permits current rules and legal insights: What you need to know

Pirincci: A village in Istanbul where traditional farming lives on

Pirincci: A village in Istanbul where traditional farming lives on

By Anadolu Agency

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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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SDF seeks role for Ocalan in Syria integration talks as peace process gains pace in Türkiye

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Turkish, French and UK troops could be deployed to Ukraine after peace deal: Macron

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US universities use AI to monitor pro-Palestine students, documents reveal

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Trump announces April visit to China following call with Xi on Taiwan, trade ties

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Amazon commits $50 billion to AI infrastructure for US government agencies

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?

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

breaking

breaking

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

Crime

1 min read

A large number of Special Operations police were dispatched to the scene

Senior US diplomat to join visiting Pope Leo XIV at Nicaea anniversary in Türkiye

Nation

3 min read

Deputy Secretary Michael Rigas to attend a celebration of 1,700th anniversary of Council of Nicaea before trips to Iraq and Israel

Senior US diplomat to join visiting Pope Leo XIV at Nicaea anniversary in Türkiye

Türkiye reaffirms support for Crimean Tatars at Crimea Platform summit in Stockholm

Crimean Tatars

3 min read

Türkiye reaffirmed support for Crimean Tatars at the Stockholm summit; stressing their rights, opposing Russia’s annexation urging renewed peace talks

Türkiye reaffirms support for Crimean Tatars at Crimea Platform summit in Stockholm

Erdogan joins online Ukraine meeting, offers to host Moscow–Kyiv talks in Istanbul

Ukraine war

2 min read

Erdogan joins an online Ukraine meeting, urging direct Moscow–Kyiv talks in Istanbul and backing a ceasefire covering energy and port infrastructure

Erdogan joins online Ukraine meeting, offers to host Moscow–Kyiv talks in Istanbul

IMF urges Germany to pair higher spending with deep reforms, warning recovery could stall

IMF urges Germany to pair higher spending with deep reforms, warning recovery could stall

German economy

5 min read

Turkish Is Bank, QNB Türkiye secures over $1.6B in sustainability-linked syndicated loans

Turkish Is Bank, QNB Türkiye secures over $1.6B in sustainability-linked syndicated loans

Turkish banks

4 min read

Venezuela warns airlines to resume flights as THY, others halt operations

Venezuela warns airlines to resume flights as THY, others halt operations

Tourism

5 min read

Italy introduces life sentence for femicide, labels it 'specific crime'

Italy introduces life sentence for femicide, labels it 'specific crime'

Italy

3 min read

The new femicide law in Italy includes harsher penalties for perpetrators

US universities use AI to monitor pro-Palestine students, documents reveal

US universities use AI to monitor pro-Palestine students, documents reveal

Middle East

5 min read

Documents show administrators using screenshots from Instagram and campus surveillance cameras as part of a growing intelligence network

Sudan’s top general calls for RSF dismantling, warns of regional fallout

Sudan’s top general calls for RSF dismantling, warns of regional fallout

Abdel Fattah al-Burhan

4 min read

In an op-ed, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan accuses the Rapid Support Forces of sparking the conflict after rebelling against the state

Cairo hosts Türkiye–Qatar–Egypt talks on strengthening Gaza ceasefire mechanisms

Cairo hosts Türkiye–Qatar–Egypt talks on strengthening Gaza ceasefire mechanisms

Gaza

2 min read

Türkiye, Qatar, Egypt met in Cairo to coordinate Gaza ceasefire’s second phase, address Israeli violations and strengthen monitoring with US support

Armenia says exit from Collective Security Treaty Organization not on agenda

Armenia says exit from Collective Security Treaty Organization not on agenda

World

1 min read

Turkish, French and UK troops could be deployed to Ukraine after peace deal: Macron

Turkish, French and UK troops could be deployed to Ukraine after peace deal: Macron

Ukraine peace

4 min read

European Parliament backs €1.5 billion defense production program

European Parliament backs €1.5 billion defense production program

Europe

5 min read

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

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featured

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

halki seminary

8 min read

Miss Universe dispute grows as Ceren Arslan says she ‘felt’ favoritism

Miss Universe dispute grows as Ceren Arslan says she ‘felt’ favoritism

Miss Universe 2025

3 min read

Nasal drop therapy shows promise against aggressive brain tumors

Nasal drop therapy shows promise against aggressive brain tumors

Health

4 min read

Culture minister addresses Hagia Sophia heavy crane-truck controversy, cites earthquake-proofing efforts

Culture minister addresses Hagia Sophia heavy crane-truck controversy, cites earthquake-proofing efforts

Culture

4 min read

'Earthquakes are a reality of our lives. We must be prepared,' Culture Minister Ersoy says

Saudi Arabia to open new alcohol stores, signaling gradual policy shift: Report

Saudi alcohol

5 min read

Sources say both new stores are expected to open in 2026, though the government has not publicly confirmed the plans

Saudi Arabia to open new alcohol stores, signaling gradual policy shift: Report

Türkiye's presence takes center stage at Arab film festivals

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featured

9 min read

From protocol appearances to cultural influence, Türkiye’s role in Arab film festivals is now redefining regional ties

Türkiye's presence takes center stage at Arab film festivals

Turkish drama series 'Deha' wins Best Telenovela award at International Emmys Awards

Events

2 min read

The series about a young mathematical prodigy competing against Brazil and Spain wins the prestigious award

Turkish drama series 'Deha' wins Best Telenovela award at International Emmys Awards

Man Utd, Liverpool, Arsenal race to sign Roma's Turkish right-back Zeki Celik: Report

Man Utd, Liverpool, Arsenal race to sign Roma's Turkish right-back Zeki Celik: Report

transfer rumors

3 min read

Brazilian forward Luan Campos faces legal action after fleeing Sivasspor facilities

Brazilian forward Luan Campos faces legal action after fleeing Sivasspor facilities

Football

3 min read

Union Saint-Gilloise defeats Galatasaray 1-0 in Champions League upset at RAMS Park

Union Saint-Gilloise defeats Galatasaray 1-0 in Champions League upset at RAMS Park

Football

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

13

32

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

13

31

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

13

28

4

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

13

24

5

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

13

23

6

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

13

22

7

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

13

21

8

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

13

15

9

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

13

15

10

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

13

15

11

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

13

14

12

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

13

14

13

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

13

13

14

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

13

13

15

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

13

11

16

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

13

9

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

13

9

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

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

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

Underwater World War I park in Türkiye's Gallipoli draws global diving interest

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Armenia says exit from Collective Security Treaty Organization not on agenda

Armenia says exit from Collective Security Treaty Organization not on agenda

Nov 26 2025

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

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

Nov 26 2025

IMF urges Germany to pair higher spending with deep reforms, warning recovery could stall

IMF urges Germany to pair higher spending with deep reforms, warning recovery could stall

Nov 26 2025

Italy introduces life sentence for femicide, labels it 'specific crime'

Italy introduces life sentence for femicide, labels it 'specific crime'

Nov 26 2025

US universities use AI to monitor pro-Palestine students, documents reveal

US universities use AI to monitor pro-Palestine students, documents reveal

Nov 26 2025

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