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Türkiye will not join Saudi-Pakistan defense alliance, officials say

Region

2 min read

Saudi Arabia confirms its defense pact with Pakistan will remain bilateral and will not include Türkiye despite earlier speculation

Türkiye will not join Saudi-Pakistan defense alliance, officials say

Turkish contractor and former NATO official charged in military bribery scheme in US

Americas

3 min read

Turkish defense contractor, former German NATO procurement official face fraud charges for allegedly exchanging bribes including cash and a house

Turkish contractor and former NATO official charged in military bribery scheme in US

Israeli military advance into southern Syria despite recent de-escalation agreement

Middle East

3 min read

Israeli military advance into southern Syria despite recent de-escalation agreement

Technical failure triggers mass blackouts across Ukraine and Moldova

World

2 min read

Technical failure triggers mass blackouts across Ukraine and Moldova

Trump denies weekend Iran strike reports, emphasizes negotiation over military action

World

5 min read

Trump denies weekend Iran strike reports, emphasizes negotiation over military action

Trump denies reports that the United States could launch strikes against Iran as early as Sunday, stating Washington's plan focuses on negotiations

Tehran ready for 'fair and equitable' nuclear deal

Middle East

8 min read

Trump officials notify regional partner of potential Iran attacks beginning Sunday

Americas

5 min read

Is that Meloni? Restored angel fresco in Rome basilica triggers look-alike debate

Is that Meloni? Restored angel fresco in Rome basilica triggers look-alike debate

History

2 min read

Türkiye moves to tighten smoking ban, redefining semi-open spaces as indoors

Türkiye moves to tighten smoking ban, redefining semi-open spaces as indoors

smoking ban

2 min read

Rybakina claims maiden Australian Open title as Sabalenka falls in 3-set final

Australian Open

1 min read

Spotlight

How Tehran turned strategic failure into regional risk

How Tehran turned strategic failure into regional risk

Op-Ed

7 min read

Is slavery legal again in Afghanistan?

Is slavery legal again in Afghanistan?

Afghanistan

18 min read

When the system closes in, community steps up for Turks in US detention

When the system closes in, community steps up for Turks in US detention

featured

6 min read

Lavrov talks turkey: Russian foreign minister on Syria, Ukraine, and vegetables

Lavrov talks turkey: Russian foreign minister on Syria, Ukraine, and vegetables

analysis

5 min read

Between stability and spectacle: Two visions for the Balkans

Between stability and spectacle: Two visions for the Balkans

Mustafa Cuhadar

No flag, no mandate: How Netanyahu legitimized Dodik at Bosnia’s expense

No flag, no mandate: How Netanyahu legitimized Dodik at Bosnia’s expense

Maliki’s return could blow up Türkiye’s Iraq strategy

Maliki’s return could blow up Türkiye’s Iraq strategy

Türkiye's outdated EU trade deal needs urgent update

Türkiye's outdated EU trade deal needs urgent update

American boots in Damascus? Here’s what’s next

American boots in Damascus? Here’s what’s next

Omer Ozkizilcik

How Ankara-Riyadh thaw is redrawing Syrian map

How Ankara-Riyadh thaw is redrawing Syrian map

Algorithms empower Türkiye's geopolitical influence

Algorithms empower Türkiye's geopolitical influence

Salih Mustafa Kazdal

Trump’s Board of Peace: Jackpot or trap for Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan?

Trump’s Board of Peace: Jackpot or trap for Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan?

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Kurdish autonomy collapses in Syria: Masoud Barzani to the rescue?

Kurdish autonomy collapses in Syria: Masoud Barzani to the rescue?

Bonjour Canada! Navigating the hedging strategies of middle powers

Bonjour Canada! Navigating the hedging strategies of middle powers

How Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan may be building a multipolar security alternative

How Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan may be building a multipolar security alternative

Arda Mevlutoglu

Why Türkiye is becoming Western Balkans’ most useful partner

Why Türkiye is becoming Western Balkans’ most useful partner

What is al-Sharaa’s strategy against the YPG?

What is al-Sharaa’s strategy against the YPG?

What happened to Türkiye’s 'shrinking middle' in recent years?

What happened to Türkiye’s 'shrinking middle' in recent years?

Enes Berna Kilic

YPG's last choice: Implement Damascus deal or face military defeat

YPG's last choice: Implement Damascus deal or face military defeat

Omer Ozkizilcik

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Slippery but sacred: How oil wrestling still shapes Turkish identity

featured

Slippery but sacred: How oil wrestling still shapes Turkish identity

From UNESCO recognition to Kirkpinar’s muddy fields, oil wrestling links Ottoman...

Bodies, blackouts and bullets: Iranians describe a nation under siege

featured

Bodies, blackouts and bullets: Iranians describe a nation under siege

Civilian Iranian voice abroad, medical worker testimonies, human rights data rev...

Hidden in plain sight: Museum inside Marmaris Castle

Marmaris Museum

Hidden in plain sight: Museum inside Marmaris Castle

Marmaris Museum inside Marmaris Castle lines up artifacts from the Bronze Age to...

Turkish Cuisine

Must-try iconic dishes across Türkiye’s 5 major cities

Food

Must-try iconic dishes across Türkiye’s 5 major cities

How to make ‘Eli Bogrunde’ at home, a signature tray kebab from Türkiye

How to make ‘Eli Bogrunde’ at home, a signature tray kebab from Türkiye

Food

3 min read

Bilecik papaz yahnisi: A regional Ottoman dish preserved by official registration

Bilecik papaz yahnisi: A regional Ottoman dish preserved by official registration

Ottoman cuisine

3 min read

Expats in Türkiye

How to avoid paying a fortune at notary when renting a property in Türkiye

How to avoid paying a fortune at notary when renting a property in Türkiye

Why Turkish is emerging as strategic language beyond borders

Why Turkish is emerging as strategic language beyond borders

By Koray Erdogan

Private school fees in Türkiye approach ₺2M for 2026-2027 academic year

Private school fees in Türkiye approach ₺2M for 2026-2027 academic year

Editor's Pick

Understanding Turkish way of living through everyday conversations

Understanding Turkish way of living through everyday conversations

How everyday Turkish words and sayings shape emotional connection, moral awareness, and community life

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From Roman ruins to river views: Chasing heart of Adana

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Nipah virus risk low after two cases reported in India

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Rescued baby rabbit becomes cafe mascot in Türkiye's Elazig

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Türkiye's Kocaelispor bring in Man City midfielder Mahamadou Susoho

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Can Türkiye prevent what is going to happen in Iran?

Hasan Can Kaya, Reynmen land in hot water as Istanbul drug probe widens

Hasan Can Kaya, Reynmen land in hot water as Istanbul drug probe widens

drug probe

1 min read

Well-known Turkish entertainers, including comedian Hasan Can Kaya and singer-influencer Reynmen, were among 26 detained in an Istanbul drug probe today

Steam, Epic face 90% access restrictions under Turkish platform regulations

Nation

5 min read

Türkiye proposes legislation requiring gaming platforms like Steam and Epic Games to establish local offices or face 90% bandwidth throttling

Steam, Epic face 90% access restrictions under Turkish platform regulations

Türkiye won’t base national security on ‘single alliance’: Defense Minister

Diplomacy

9 min read

Defense Minister Guler Ankara plans national security with "multi-dimensional approach," not solely dependent on single alliance

Türkiye won’t base national security on ‘single alliance’: Defense Minister

Türkiye freezes $550M in crypto linked to betting kingpin Sahin as extradition looms

Crime

4 min read

Authorities say extradition procedures for Sahin to Türkiye are currently ongoing

Türkiye freezes $550M in crypto linked to betting kingpin Sahin as extradition looms

Cost of living bites harder in Türkiye

Cost of living bites harder in Türkiye

Economy

4 min read

Skip dinner or buy a coat in Türkiye

Skip dinner or buy a coat in Türkiye

Inflation

2 min read

Swiss gold exports to Türkiye jump 20% as global demand hits record

Swiss gold exports to Türkiye jump 20% as global demand hits record

Gold export

6 min read

Türkiye will not join Saudi-Pakistan defense alliance, officials say

Türkiye will not join Saudi-Pakistan defense alliance, officials say

Region

5 min read

Saudi Arabia confirms its defense pact with Pakistan will remain bilateral and will not include Türkiye despite earlier speculation

Israeli military advance into southern Syria despite recent de-escalation agreement

Israeli military advance into southern Syria despite recent de-escalation agreement

Middle East

6 min read

Israeli forces conduct ground incursions with armored vehicles in southern Syria's Quneitra and Daraa provinces

Hungaria's Orban says Ukraine's EU membership 'out of the question'

Hungaria's Orban says Ukraine's EU membership 'out of the question'

Europe

5 min read

Orban warns EU funds diverted to Ukraine creating 'bottomless pit', weakening Europe's economy

Blast hits building in Iran’s Bandar Abbas

Blast hits building in Iran’s Bandar Abbas

iran blast

1 min read

An explosion hit an eight-story building in Iran’s Bandar Abbas, with unconfirmed reports of four deaths and 10 injuries

Trump denies weekend Iran strike reports, emphasizes negotiation over military action

Trump denies weekend Iran strike reports, emphasizes negotiation over military action

World

10 min read

Turkish contractor and former NATO official charged in military bribery scheme in US

Turkish contractor and former NATO official charged in military bribery scheme in US

Americas

5 min read

Technical failure triggers mass blackouts across Ukraine and Moldova

Technical failure triggers mass blackouts across Ukraine and Moldova

World

5 min read

Türkiye moves to tighten smoking ban, redefining semi-open spaces as indoors

Türkiye moves to tighten smoking ban, redefining semi-open spaces as indoors

smoking ban

3 min read

British woman gets sight back after eye surgery in Türkiye

British woman gets sight back after eye surgery in Türkiye

Health

3 min read

Nipah virus risk low after two cases reported in India

Nipah virus risk low after two cases reported in India

Health

1 min read

Is that Meloni? Restored angel fresco in Rome basilica triggers look-alike debate

Is that Meloni? Restored angel fresco in Rome basilica triggers look-alike debate

History

4 min read

A restored angel fresco in Rome’s San Lorenzo in Lucina Basilica is said to resemble Meloni, prompting debate and calls for review

Riyadh in art mode as 3rd edition of Diriyah Biennale opens

Events

5 min read

The 3rd Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale has opened in Riyadh, bringing together over 65 artists from 37 countries until May 2

Riyadh in art mode as 3rd edition of Diriyah Biennale opens

From Roman ruins to river views: Chasing heart of Adana

Culture

From Roman ruins to river views: Chasing heart of Adana

Historic Seljuk bridge that time couldn’t wash away in central Türkiye

History

5 min read

The Seljuk-era Tuzla Bridge in central Türkiye remains standing after centuries, linking history and daily life across the Delice River

Historic Seljuk bridge that time couldn’t wash away in central Türkiye

Türkiye's Kocaelispor bring in Man City midfielder Mahamadou Susoho

Türkiye's Kocaelispor bring in Man City midfielder Mahamadou Susoho

Football

2 min read

Rybakina claims maiden Australian Open title as Sabalenka falls in 3-set final

Rybakina claims maiden Australian Open title as Sabalenka falls in 3-set final

Australian Open

3 min read

EuroLeague gets new leader as Fenerbahce Beko go top

EuroLeague gets new leader as Fenerbahce Beko go top

Basketball

3 min read

Club

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

19

46

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

19

43

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

20

42

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

20

39

5

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

20

36

6

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

20

30

7

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

20

30

8

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

19

25

9

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

19

24

10

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

20

22

11

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

20

20

12

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

20

20

13

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

19

19

14

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

20

19

15

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

20

18

16

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

20

16

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

19

15

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

20

9

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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Balkan truckers choke EU borders over entry-exit rules

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Bayraktar Kizilelma unmanned fighter jet's first serial unit completes maiden flight

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Trump denies weekend Iran strike reports, emphasizes negotiation over military action

Trump denies weekend Iran strike reports, emphasizes negotiation over military action

Jan 31 2026

Türkiye will not join Saudi-Pakistan defense alliance, officials say

Türkiye will not join Saudi-Pakistan defense alliance, officials say

Jan 31 2026

Turkish contractor and former NATO official charged in military bribery scheme in US

Turkish contractor and former NATO official charged in military bribery scheme in US

Jan 31 2026

Israeli military advance into southern Syria despite recent de-escalation agreement

Israeli military advance into southern Syria despite recent de-escalation agreement

Jan 31 2026

Technical failure triggers mass blackouts across Ukraine and Moldova

Technical failure triggers mass blackouts across Ukraine and Moldova

Jan 31 2026

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