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Collapse of another CENTCOM project: Syrian army captures major cities in eastern Syria

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

3 min read

Current events represent yet another failure of US Central Command (CENTCOM), which for years promoted the SDF as the 'most efficient force' in Syria

Collapse of another CENTCOM project: Syrian army captures major cities in eastern Syria

Gaza universities struggle to resume classes amid war damage, says report

Gaza

2 min read

Despite the destruction of most university campuses, some colleges have partially reopened their doors for in-person instruction

Gaza universities struggle to resume classes amid war damage, says report

Türkiye offers world’s highest cash incentive in private pension: Report

Private pension

2 min read

Türkiye offers world’s highest cash incentive in private pension: Report

Istanbul stocks push toward new highs as BIST 100 climbs 12.5% in two weeks

Borsa IStanbul

2 min read

Istanbul stocks push toward new highs as BIST 100 climbs 12.5% in two weeks

Syria's Raqqa city center largely cleared of SDF after local uprising

Syria

2 min read

Syria's Raqqa city center largely cleared of SDF after local uprising

Syrian Army and Interior Ministry units secure key areas as locals cooperate with government forces, restoring administration and public services

Tribal forces liberate entire Deir ez-Zor province from SDF

Syria

2 min read

Syrian forces, tribal fighters seize largest oil field from SDF in eastern Syria

Syria

2 min read

Turkish stars shine at Joy Awards 2026 in Riyadh

Turkish stars shine at Joy Awards 2026 in Riyadh

oy Awards 2026

1 min read

Global star Will Smith shares ‘Rule No. 83’ for photos at Egypt’s pyramids

Global star Will Smith shares ‘Rule No. 83’ for photos at Egypt’s pyramids

Will smith

2 min read

Zeynep Sonmez becomes first Turkish woman to reach Australian Open 2nd round

Sports

1 min read

Spotlight

Türkiye’s three dilemmas over Iran

Türkiye’s three dilemmas over Iran

Op-Ed

7 min read

Iran’s broken social contract and the specter of chaos

Iran’s broken social contract and the specter of chaos

Op-Ed

4 min read

Why old frames no longer explain Turkish foreign policy

Why old frames no longer explain Turkish foreign policy

Op-Ed

6 min read

Machado gifts Nobel medal to Trump, leaves with gift bag

Machado gifts Nobel medal to Trump, leaves with gift bag

Americas

4 min read

Fidan's long presser and what it showcases

Fidan's long presser and what it showcases

Why Bulgaria’s familiar paralysis carries higher stakes this time

Why Bulgaria’s familiar paralysis carries higher stakes this time

Mustafa Cuhadar

How does Trump's tariff threat affect Iran-Central Asia route?

How does Trump's tariff threat affect Iran-Central Asia route?

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Is Pakistan-Türkiye-Saudi defense deal possible?

Is Pakistan-Türkiye-Saudi defense deal possible?

Sabena Siddiqui

Europe faces a post-American security reality

Europe faces a post-American security reality

Aleppo setback may force SDF’s hand on rapid integration

Aleppo setback may force SDF’s hand on rapid integration

Omer Ozkizilcik

Regime collapse in Iran with US help may unleash largest terrorist networks in history

Regime collapse in Iran with US help may unleash largest terrorist networks in history

Both Iran’s normalization and instability pose structural risks for Türkiye

Both Iran’s normalization and instability pose structural risks for Türkiye

Deniz Karakullukcu

Ukraine-Türkiye convergence appears inevitable and it irritates Russia

Ukraine-Türkiye convergence appears inevitable and it irritates Russia

Can Bosnia help satiate Europe's 155mm quench?

Can Bosnia help satiate Europe's 155mm quench?

Why Kosovo’s very existence challenges Serbia’s 'monopoly of force'

Why Kosovo’s very existence challenges Serbia’s 'monopoly of force'

Albatros Rexhaj

Oreshnik missile strike signals Putin’s discontent with Europe’s Ukraine peace plan

Oreshnik missile strike signals Putin’s discontent with Europe’s Ukraine peace plan

Baku’s Turkish trade corridor vision: From transit hub to geopolitical power player

Baku’s Turkish trade corridor vision: From transit hub to geopolitical power player

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Why is Greenland at the center of great power competition

Why is Greenland at the center of great power competition

Why regional conditions are pushing a Turkish-Saudi pact in Middle East

Why regional conditions are pushing a Turkish-Saudi pact in Middle East

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The Sultan’s Salon ─ Murad Hudavendigar: Sultan who prayed for martyrdom

The Sultan’s Salon

The Sultan’s Salon ─ Murad Hudavendigar: Sultan who prayed for martyrdom

On the eve of Kosovo, Sultan Murad I prayed for sacrifice, victory was won, and ...

Who inherits the empire? Italy, Greece, Türkiye in cultural heritage debate

featured

Who inherits the empire? Italy, Greece, Türkiye in cultural heritage debate

Italy, Greece, and Türkiye all claim imperial legacies, but interpretations plac...

Why Iran’s pre-1979 flag is surfacing again in protest movements

History

Why Iran’s pre-1979 flag is surfacing again in protest movements

Irans pre-1979 Lion and Sun flag is reappearing in protests, reviving a historic...

Turkish Cuisine

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

Ottoman cuisine

3 min read

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

Black Sea kitchen of Giresun: Heritage you can taste

Black Sea kitchen of Giresun: Heritage you can taste

Black Sea

5 min read

Why goat meat deserves a second look when cooked right

Why goat meat deserves a second look when cooked right

Food

6 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Turkish Parliament proposes social media, internet limits for children

Turkish Parliament proposes social media, internet limits for children

Authorities warn two days of heavy snowfall expected in Istanbul

Authorities warn two days of heavy snowfall expected in Istanbul

Doctors warn families as silent 'bocavirus' threatens young children across Türkiye

Doctors warn families as silent 'bocavirus' threatens young children across Türkiye

Editor's Pick

Venezuela: A different kind of special military operation

Venezuela: A different kind of special military operation

Operation Absolute Resolve marks a new era in military intervention, with cyber warfare, precision strikes neutralizing Venezuelan defenses

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Türkiye’s three dilemmas over Iran

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Trump taps Türkiye's top diplomat for Gaza executive board role

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Supreme Leader Khamenei calls Trump ‘criminal’ as Iran tightens security amid unrest

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Turkish stars shine at Joy Awards 2026 in Riyadh

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Collapse of another CENTCOM project: Syrian army captures major cities in eastern Syria

Roketsan exports surpass $750M with over 50% growth in 2025

Roketsan exports surpass $750M with over 50% growth in 2025

Defense Industry

8 min read

Roketsan exports exceed $750 million with over 50% growth, as TEI secures $3 billion in contracts; Aselsan delivers 286,000 products

Crimes against persons down 16%, drug operations up 44% over 3 years in Istanbul

crime statistics

6 min read

Istanbul Governor Gul announces crimes against persons down 16%, drug operations up 44%, with property crimes nearly halved

Crimes against persons down 16%, drug operations up 44% over 3 years in Istanbul

Turkish Navy to deploy task force across four strategic seas

Nation

5 min read

Turkish Navy's Anadolu Task Force to deploy to the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and North Baltic seas between January and April 2026 for NATO exercises

Turkish Navy to deploy task force across four strategic seas

Former footballer, TV figures detained as Istanbul widens drugs and prostitution case

Türkiye

4 min read

Istanbul prosecutors expand a drugs-and-prostitution probe: 13 suspects were remanded in custody, and 3 were placed under house arrest

Former footballer, TV figures detained as Istanbul widens drugs and prostitution case

Türkiye offers world’s highest cash incentive in private pension: Report

Türkiye offers world’s highest cash incentive in private pension: Report

Private pension

4 min read

Istanbul stocks push toward new highs as BIST 100 climbs 12.5% in two weeks

Istanbul stocks push toward new highs as BIST 100 climbs 12.5% in two weeks

Borsa IStanbul

4 min read

Algeria platform OCM accused of Ponzi style fraud after investor complaints

Algeria platform OCM accused of Ponzi style fraud after investor complaints

Investment fraud

4 min read

Gaza universities struggle to resume classes amid war damage, says report

Gaza universities struggle to resume classes amid war damage, says report

Gaza

3 min read

Despite the destruction of most university campuses, some colleges have partially reopened their doors for in-person instruction

Syria's Raqqa city center largely cleared of SDF after local uprising

Syria's Raqqa city center largely cleared of SDF after local uprising

Syria

5 min read

Syrian Army and Interior Ministry units secure key areas as locals cooperate with government forces, restoring administration and public services

Tribal forces liberate entire Deir ez-Zor province from SDF

Tribal forces liberate entire Deir ez-Zor province from SDF

Syria

7 min read

Tribal forces liberate the entire Deir ez-Zor province from the SDF, as fighting intensifies at Tishrin Dam, with Shaddadi in Haseke also captured

Türkiye to provide intelligence, air support for Syrian Army operations east of Euphrates: Report

Türkiye to provide intelligence, air support for Syrian Army operations east of Euphrates: Report

Middle East

10 min read

If the Syrian Army launches an operation east of Euphrates against the YPG/SDF, Türkiye might provide intelligence and air support

The EU–Mercosur pact: Who wins what?

The EU–Mercosur pact: Who wins what?

Americas

5 min read

US strike kills al-Qaeda leader tied to ambush that killed three Americans

US strike kills al-Qaeda leader tied to ambush that killed three Americans

World

3 min read

British PM condemns Trump tariff threats against European allies over Greenland

British PM condemns Trump tariff threats against European allies over Greenland

World

5 min read

'Turkish Art Platform' launched in Amsterdam to bring artists together

'Turkish Art Platform' launched in Amsterdam to bring artists together

Art

3 min read

Railway investments to receive major funding in Türkiye’s 2026 program

Railway investments to receive major funding in Türkiye’s 2026 program

Türkiye railways

5 min read

Shifting temperatures drive rise in respiratory infections, specialist warns

Shifting temperatures drive rise in respiratory infections, specialist warns

Health

4 min read

Global star Will Smith shares ‘Rule No. 83’ for photos at Egypt’s pyramids

Global star Will Smith shares ‘Rule No. 83’ for photos at Egypt’s pyramids

Will smith

2 min read

The gesture sparks widespread engagement, with many viewers expressing surprise at Smith’s interaction with an Arabic-language hit

Turkish stars shine at Joy Awards 2026 in Riyadh

oy Awards 2026

2 min read

The Joy Awards 2026, held at the ANB Arena in the Saudi capital, Riyadh

Turkish stars shine at Joy Awards 2026 in Riyadh

Istanbul conference to gather 200 Turkish groups backing Khartoum State recovery

istanbul

2 min read

Al-Fajr International Foundation in Türkiye confirms that preparations have been completed for the conference to be held in February

Istanbul conference to gather 200 Turkish groups backing Khartoum State recovery

Critical film analysis of '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' as philosophical horror narrative

Film Analysis

8 min read

Set decades after the Rage Virus outbreak, '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' explores how human cruelty surpasses the horror of zombies themselves

Critical film analysis of '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' as philosophical horror narrative

Zeynep Sonmez becomes first Turkish woman to reach Australian Open 2nd round

Zeynep Sonmez becomes first Turkish woman to reach Australian Open 2nd round

Sports

5 min read

Galatasaray holds talks for Fofana, Calhanoglu, Onyedika to strengthen core: Turkish media

Galatasaray holds talks for Fofana, Calhanoglu, Onyedika to strengthen core: Turkish media

Galatasaray

5 min read

French footballer flees Turkish city after learning of club's registration ban

French footballer flees Turkish city after learning of club's registration ban

Football

1 min read

Club

G

P

1

GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

18

43

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

17

39

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

17

35

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

17

32

5

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

17

29

6

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

18

26

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

17

25

8

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

18

24

9

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

17

23

10

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

17

21

11

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

17

18

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

17

18

13

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

17

17

14

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

18

16

15

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

18

16

16

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

17

15

17

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

17

13

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

18

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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Türkiye completes qualification tests of first electric armored personnel carrier E-ZPT

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Gaza universities struggle to resume classes amid war damage, says report

Gaza universities struggle to resume classes amid war damage, says report

Jan 18 2026

Türkiye offers world’s highest cash incentive in private pension: Report

Türkiye offers world’s highest cash incentive in private pension: Report

Jan 18 2026

Syria's Raqqa city center largely cleared of SDF after local uprising

Syria's Raqqa city center largely cleared of SDF after local uprising

Jan 18 2026

Istanbul stocks push toward new highs as BIST 100 climbs 12.5% in two weeks

Istanbul stocks push toward new highs as BIST 100 climbs 12.5% in two weeks

Jan 18 2026

Tribal forces liberate entire Deir ez-Zor province from SDF

Tribal forces liberate entire Deir ez-Zor province from SDF

Jan 18 2026

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