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Does Russia belong in the Turkic world?

Analysis

6 min read

Tokayev’s bid to keep the OTS from becoming a geopolitical bloc reflects ‘equilibrium in motion’

Does Russia belong in the Turkic world?

Beyond Akkuyu: Is South Korea Türkiye's next big nuclear bet?

Deets

7 min read

Türkiye and South Korea signed a nuclear financing deal in Seoul on Nov. 3, advancing long-awaited cooperation on Türkiye’s nuclear energy plans

Beyond Akkuyu: Is South Korea Türkiye's next big nuclear bet?

Türkiye open to joint energy projects with Greece, energy minister says

Energy

5 min read

Türkiye open to joint energy projects with Greece, energy minister says

JTI shares tumbles 20% after Putin seizes control of $4.6B Russian operations

state trusteeship

4 min read

JTI shares tumbles 20% after Putin seizes control of $4.6B Russian operations

Türkiye arrests ex-minister in fund scandal on charges of ‘organized crime’

Fund Scandal

6 min read

Türkiye arrests ex-minister in fund scandal on charges of ‘organized crime’

Fatma Betul Sayan Kaya accused of joining alleged illicit scheme as former chief market regulator released with travel ban

Former Turkish minister referred to judge with arrest request in fund investigation

Nation

3 min read

Former Turkish minister Fatma Betul Sayan Kaya to testify in fund probe

The Ankara Line

The Ankara Line

3 min read

Türkiye's frozen savings put dreams on hold

Money Talks

6 min read

It trends with us—BookTok is rewriting the way we read

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It trends with us—BookTok is rewriting the way we read

Education

6 min read

Languages of fantasy worlds: The real grammar behind Elvish and Dothraki

Languages of fantasy worlds: The real grammar behind Elvish and Dothraki

Cinema

4 min read

California parents sue Google over teen’s AI suicide plan

Tech

2 min read

5th Gobeklitepe International Film Festival opens in Sanliurfa

Events

2 min read

Spotlight

Ankara had Trump on speed dial, Congress screens its calls

Ankara had Trump on speed dial, Congress screens its calls

7 min read

Türkiye likely to buy less Russian gas as it remains 'extremely expensive,' Turkish minister says

Türkiye likely to buy less Russian gas as it remains 'extremely expensive,' Turkish minister says

2 min read

Turkish parliament approves Mecca defense pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia

Turkish parliament approves Mecca defense pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia

Nation

3 min read

A grand ballroom for a party in ruins

A grand ballroom for a party in ruins

5 min read

Bomb threats hit 20 flights; Sofia, Rome emails signed Russian far-right 'Male State'

Bomb threats hit 20 flights; Sofia, Rome emails signed Russian far-right 'Male State'

Region

5 min read

President Erdogan says too early to judge US midterms' impact on Türkiye ties

President Erdogan says too early to judge US midterms' impact on Türkiye ties

Us Midterm Elections

4 min read

Vance blames Iran war for midterm rout, says voters want new Israel policy

Vance blames Iran war for midterm rout, says voters want new Israel policy

Americas

3 min read

A war, a gas pump, and a broken promise just flipped red states

A war, a gas pump, and a broken promise just flipped red states

5 min read

From minority to kingmaker: Can Arab citizens become partners in government?

From minority to kingmaker: Can Arab citizens become partners in government?

Salih Mustafa Kazdal

Regime change in Washington? Not quite yet

Regime change in Washington? Not quite yet

MAGA is dying. Taiwan may pay for the funeral

MAGA is dying. Taiwan may pay for the funeral

A. Craig Copetas

Türkiye’s Google decision could be a test case for regulating AI

Türkiye’s Google decision could be a test case for regulating AI

Mehmet Karacuka

$11 billion later, the midterms just humbled America’s real religion

$11 billion later, the midterms just humbled America’s real religion

Germany asked who rioted, not what Gen Z wants

Germany asked who rioted, not what Gen Z wants

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

Cazart! the age of magical thinking has become dangerous

Cazart! the age of magical thinking has become dangerous

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

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

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

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

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Chasing Jimmy through Istanbul

Chasing Jimmy through Istanbul

For James Baldwin, Türkiye in the 1960s served as a fertile creative ground brou...

Losing despite many wins: AIPAC’s 2026 scoreboard for midterms

Losing despite many wins: AIPAC’s 2026 scoreboard for midterms

AIPAC claimed a 91% victory rate in 2026, but a deeper look at high-dollar prima...

Archaeologists unearth 5,000-year-old burned bread in Türkiye

Culture

Archaeologists unearth 5,000-year-old burned bread in Türkiye

Charred loaves were found during rescue excavations in Early Bronze Age room

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 opera and ballet revives 'Romeo and Juliet'

Istanbul opera and ballet revives 'Romeo and Juliet'

By Newsroom with AA

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?

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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Losing despite many wins: AIPAC’s 2026 scoreboard for midterms

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Houthis named $51B price, recognition to halt attacks on Saudi Arabia

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Türkiye moves to approve Mecca pact as ex-chief general warns of WW III risk

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Suspect caught after shootings that killed seven in villages of western Türkiye

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Bomb threats trigger fighter jet escorts, flight diversions across European skies

Ankara had Trump on speed dial, Congress screens its calls

Featured

Ankara had Trump on speed dial, Congress screens its calls

Diplomacy

12 min read

As Democrats take control of Congress following the midterms, experts warn that Ankara must move beyond traditional methods

Türkiye arrests ex-minister in fund scandal on charges of ‘organized crime’

Fund Scandal

8 min read

Fatma Betul Sayan Kaya accused of joining alleged illicit scheme as former chief market regulator released with travel ban

Türkiye arrests ex-minister in fund scandal on charges of ‘organized crime’

Turkish parliament approves Mecca defense pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia

Nation

6 min read

Türkiye’s parliament approves a bill ratifying the Mecca joint defense agreement with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, clearing the final legislative step

Turkish parliament approves Mecca defense pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia

Former Turkish minister referred to judge with arrest request in fund investigation

Nation

5 min read

Prosecutors ask a judge to jail former Turkish minister Fatma Betul Sayan Kaya on market law and criminal organization charges in the fund probe

Former Turkish minister referred to judge with arrest request in fund investigation

Türkiye open to joint energy projects with Greece, energy minister says

Türkiye open to joint energy projects with Greece, energy minister says

Energy

8 min read

California parents sue Google over teen’s AI suicide plan

California parents sue Google over teen’s AI suicide plan

Tech

5 min read

Turkish executive Betul Sarikaya takes CFO role at Dangote refinery

Turkish executive Betul Sarikaya takes CFO role at Dangote refinery

Turkish Executives

3 min read

Anger over prices floods streets as tear gas fills the air in France

Anger over prices floods streets as tear gas fills the air in France

Europe

Unions, students and workers march across France over pay and living costs as the Interior Ministry reports 448 arrests and 53 injured officers

Health worker’s Ebola infection sparks Congo-UK evacuation

Health worker’s Ebola infection sparks Congo-UK evacuation

Ebola Outbreak

5 min read

British healthcare worker infected in DR Congo receives specialized care in UK after medical evacuation

Trump threatens to 'destroy rest' of Iran as Hegseth defends war amid Republican backlash

Trump threatens to 'destroy rest' of Iran as Hegseth defends war amid Republican backlash

Iran War

8 min read

US president signals possible further military action against Tehran, while defense secretary defends campaign

Houthis accused of targeting Islam’s holiest cities as Arab allies issue warning

Houthis accused of targeting Islam’s holiest cities as Arab allies issue warning

Yemen Crisis

4 min read

Yemen's Iran-backed group denies targeting Medina as four Arab nations condemn missile launch targeting holy city

Rubio denies plans to quit Trump administration amid 2028 presidential speculation

Rubio denies plans to quit Trump administration amid 2028 presidential speculation

Americas

7 min read

Rubio expected to leave Trump administration for 2028 presidential run: Report

Rubio expected to leave Trump administration for 2028 presidential run: Report

Americas

8 min read

US sanctions Cuban military networks, Chinese defense firms and five oil tankers

US sanctions Cuban military networks, Chinese defense firms and five oil tankers

Americas

5 min read

Netherlands West Nile virus deaths reach 12 as infections rise to 77

Netherlands West Nile virus deaths reach 12 as infections rise to 77

Health

4 min read

Met Gala picks 'everyday' fashion theme after Galliano exit

Met Gala picks 'everyday' fashion theme after Galliano exit

Lifestyle

4 min read

Pineapple pizza dispute costs Italian chef his job, visa sponsorship

Pineapple pizza dispute costs Italian chef his job, visa sponsorship

Lifestyle

4 min read

Olivia Rodrigo joins Christmas hit race with her first holiday song

Olivia Rodrigo joins Christmas hit race with her first holiday song

Music

3 min read

Olivia Rodrigo drops her first Christmas song, with video starring Cynthia Nixon and Ben Marshall

Languages of fantasy worlds: The real grammar behind Elvish and Dothraki

Cinema

8 min read

Languages built for film and literature rest on grammar, sound rules and histories developed over years, not just a few lines of dialogue

Languages of fantasy worlds: The real grammar behind Elvish and Dothraki

K-pop teen group NewJeans’ contracts omitted sleep, rest and education protections

Culture

4 min read

Record label of NewJeans also removed standard child-protection language from agreements

K-pop teen group NewJeans’ contracts omitted sleep, rest and education protections

5th Gobeklitepe International Film Festival opens in Sanliurfa

Events

5 min read

Festival directors encourage visitors to explore ancient historical sites, including Gobeklitepe and local museums, alongside free movie screenings

5th Gobeklitepe International Film Festival opens in Sanliurfa

Trabzonspor's Reis admits slow start in Conference League clash

Trabzonspor's Reis admits slow start in Conference League clash

Football

3 min read

Celtic come from behind to beat Besiktas 3-2 in Europa League

Celtic come from behind to beat Besiktas 3-2 in Europa League

Football

5 min read

Football pays its final respects to Jesus de Miguel in Navahermosa

Football pays its final respects to Jesus de Miguel in Navahermosa

Football

Club

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P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

10

25

2

AMED SPORTİF FAALİYETLER

AMEDSPOR

10

23

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

10

22

4

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

Autumn paints Türkiye in gold and crimson across 14 provinces

Beyond the Map

Autumn paints Türkiye in gold and crimson across 14 provinces

Paddlers explore Kayadibi Canyon in northeastern Türkiye

Paddlers explore Kayadibi Canyon in northeastern Türkiye

Beyond the Map

Red squirrels and a hungry fox bring Kars’ Sarikamis to life after rain

Red squirrels and a hungry fox bring Kars’ Sarikamis to life after rain

Beyond the Map

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Anger over prices floods streets as tear gas fills the air in France

Anger over prices floods streets as tear gas fills the air in France

Unions, students and workers march across France over pay and living costs as the Interior Ministry reports 448 arrests and 53 injured officers

Football pays its final respects to Jesus de Miguel in Navahermosa

Football pays its final respects to Jesus de Miguel in Navahermosa

Sarikamis’ highlands fill winter jars with rose hip jam

Sarikamis’ highlands fill winter jars with rose hip jam

Mardin transforms grapes into fruit leather and walnut sausage

Mardin transforms grapes into fruit leather and walnut sausage

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Türkiye open to joint energy projects with Greece, energy minister says

Türkiye open to joint energy projects with Greece, energy minister says

Energy

Nov 06 2026

Olivia Rodrigo joins Christmas hit race with her first holiday song

Olivia Rodrigo joins Christmas hit race with her first holiday song

Music

Nov 06 2026

California parents sue Google over teen’s AI suicide plan

California parents sue Google over teen’s AI suicide plan

Tech

Nov 06 2026

Languages of fantasy worlds: The real grammar behind Elvish and Dothraki

Languages of fantasy worlds: The real grammar behind Elvish and Dothraki

Cinema

Nov 06 2026

Does Russia belong in the Turkic world?

Does Russia belong in the Turkic world?

Analysis

Nov 06 2026

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