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

Op-Ed

8 min read

Saudi Arabia faces an era not of deterrence but of perpetual conflict, with on-again, off-again wars that last for years without clear termination

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

Netanyahu pushes Iran attack before election, military chief objects: Report

Iran-Israel

4 min read

Mossad chief reportedly backs proposed operation while military leadership opposes move amid accusations Netanyahu seeking to influence election

Netanyahu pushes Iran attack before election, military chief objects: Report

Erdogan warns against excluding Türkiye from Eastern Mediterranean after Libya deal

Eastern Mediterranean

2 min read

Erdogan warns against excluding Türkiye from Eastern Mediterranean after Libya deal

Israel votes in election that could end Netanyahu's rule

Israel Elections

8 min read

Israel votes in election that could end Netanyahu's rule

Mecca Alliance members and Iran pledge closer cooperation at Tehran meeting

on radar

Iran Talks

2 min read

Mecca Alliance members and Iran pledge closer cooperation at Tehran meeting

Four countries pledge continued dialogue on regional security following talks on Israel's activities and developments in Palestine and Lebanon

Mecca pact talks in Tehran could lay groundwork for regional security: Iran

on radar

3 min read

Mecca pact officials to hold security talks in Tehran

Mecca Pact

3 min read

Defense-as-a-Service: How Türkiye reshapes Gulf security through Mecca pact

Analysis

7 min read

Galatasaray edge Fenerbahce 2-1 as Osimhen delivers derby double

Galatasaray edge Fenerbahce 2-1 as Osimhen delivers derby double

Football

2 min read

Send sanctions, bots and dummies: The midterms hit the fan

Op-Ed

Send sanctions, bots and dummies: The midterms hit the fan

Opinion

6 min read

Chris Brown gets suspended sentence over London club attack

Music

2 min read VIDEO

Thirty Seconds to Mars to bring legacy tour concept to Istanbul

Music

1 min read

Spotlight

How regional patrons keep Sudan’s RSF on life support

How regional patrons keep Sudan’s RSF on life support

10 min read

Syria drops anti-Turkish rhetoric in new textbooks 2 years after Assad's fall

Syria drops anti-Turkish rhetoric in new textbooks 2 years after Assad's fall

Syria

3 min read

So close, so costly: What a 33-year border closure does to trade

So close, so costly: What a 33-year border closure does to trade

7 min read

BlackRock goes from bullish on Türkiye to dumping all Turkish stocks

BlackRock goes from bullish on Türkiye to dumping all Turkish stocks

6 min read

Would Israel’s opposition change its policy toward Türkiye?

Would Israel’s opposition change its policy toward Türkiye?

Deniz Karakullukcu

Israel’s reckoning: Eisenkot, Abbas and the fight to bring Netanyahu down

Israel’s reckoning: Eisenkot, Abbas and the fight to bring Netanyahu down

Is Europe ready for a Türkiye with little left to lose?

Is Europe ready for a Türkiye with little left to lose?

Central bank cuts rates but Turkish market has a lot on its plate

Central bank cuts rates but Turkish market has a lot on its plate

Omer Faruk Bingol

'Eventually Germans': Merz praised the result, not the law behind it

'Eventually Germans': Merz praised the result, not the law behind it

Beyond Washington: Where Türkiye fits into Ottawa’s middle-power strategy

Beyond Washington: Where Türkiye fits into Ottawa’s middle-power strategy

Enes Berna Kilic

Vucic or the students? Serbia faces a vote neither side expects to lose

Vucic or the students? Serbia faces a vote neither side expects to lose

Mustafa Cuhadar

South Korean museum director resigned. Was it a moral choice or the only option left?

South Korean museum director resigned. Was it a moral choice or the only option left?

The NFL has referees. Democracy could use a few

The NFL has referees. Democracy could use a few

A. Craig Copetas

Pentagon’s real estate problem in Gulf

Pentagon’s real estate problem in Gulf

How Libya-Türkiye maritime deal rewrites regional geopolitics

How Libya-Türkiye maritime deal rewrites regional geopolitics

Serhat Suha Cubukcuoglu

End of Middle East proxy wars? Here's what the Mecca pact promises

End of Middle East proxy wars? Here's what the Mecca pact promises

America, are you ready for Abdul?

America, are you ready for Abdul?

Germany’s far right has a goal. Not everyone makes the team

Germany’s far right has a goal. Not everyone makes the team

Andreas Evagora

Would replacing Zelenskyy change the war?

Would replacing Zelenskyy change the war?

Deniz Karakullukcu

From arms embargo to free trade talks: Canada and Türkiye reset ties

From arms embargo to free trade talks: Canada and Türkiye reset ties

First thieves, now protesters. The Louvre’s security problem goes beyond its walls

First thieves, now protesters. The Louvre’s security problem goes beyond its walls

Croque-mort: The men who want to bite democracy's toes before shooting it

Croque-mort: The men who want to bite democracy's toes before shooting it

A. Craig Copetas

Ethiopia has Mekelle but can it win Tigray?

Ethiopia has Mekelle but can it win Tigray?

Goktug Caliskan

Türkiye has until 2027 to get its market act together: What’s at stake?

Türkiye has until 2027 to get its market act together: What’s at stake?

Omer Faruk Bingol

Shorts

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

Not the next COVID

Istanbul's ticking time bombs

Is America's reputation lost in the Middle East?

Married against the odds

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How an Ottoman mission led Shotaro Noda to become Japan's first known Muslim

How an Ottoman mission led Shotaro Noda to become Japan's first known Muslim

Japanese journalist Shotaro Noda arrived in Ottoman Istanbul after a naval disas...

‘The FIA has an explanation for that’

‘The FIA has an explanation for that’

The FIA knew in 2022 that the 2026 rules had problems. A season of loopholes and...

Rome? Done. Cairo? Next. Ahmet Umit is taking his detectives on a world tour

Rome? Done. Cairo? Next. Ahmet Umit is taking his detectives on a world tour

Türkiye's crime fiction star Ahmet Umit reveals his next novel plans, a Netflix ...

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

Türkiye targets $70B tourism revenue in 2027, eyes spot among world's top 5

Türkiye targets $70B tourism revenue in 2027, eyes spot among world's top 5

Two sides of Türkiye head for very different weather this week

Two sides of Türkiye head for very different weather this week

Istanbul floods: What victims should do to claim insurance compensation

Istanbul floods: What victims should do to claim insurance compensation

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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US bases to sustain 90 days without outside support under Pentagon war plan

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

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Mecca Alliance members and Iran pledge closer cooperation at Tehran meeting

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So close, so costly: What a 33-year border closure does to trade

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Mecca pact talks in Tehran could lay groundwork for regional security: Iran

Erdogan warns against excluding Türkiye from Eastern Mediterranean after Libya deal

Erdogan warns against excluding Türkiye from Eastern Mediterranean after Libya deal

Eastern Mediterranean

5 min read

Erdogan says Ankara seeks to protect its maritime rights rather than challenge other countries, following Libya's approval of 2019 maritime agreement

Siper-2 switches targets mid-flight, destroys new threat in first-ever test

Defense

8 min read

Türkiye's Siper-2 air defense missile switched to a new target mid-flight and destroyed it, strengthening Steel Dome’s long-range layer

Siper-2 switches targets mid-flight, destroys new threat in first-ever test

Aselsan wins €523M contract for next-generation air, missile defense

Defense Industry

3 min read

Aselsan and Türkiye's defense industry agency SSB signed a €523 million contract to develop a next-generation air and missile defense system

Aselsan wins €523M contract for next-generation air, missile defense

Türkiye declares end to nationwide stray animal roundup

Nation

3 min read

Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci says collection of strays is complete, with last animal taken in on Oct. 21 in Diyarbakir

Türkiye declares end to nationwide stray animal roundup

European automakers urge EU to exempt Türkiye from ‘Made in Europe’ rules

European automakers urge EU to exempt Türkiye from ‘Made in Europe’ rules

Turkish auto

7 min read

Brazilian stocks face 30% plunge as Lula’s reelection dims hopes for austerity

Brazilian stocks face 30% plunge as Lula’s reelection dims hopes for austerity

brazilian equities

6 min read

Black Sea Energy corridor between Azerbaijan-Europe to cost $24.8B

Black Sea Energy corridor between Azerbaijan-Europe to cost $24.8B

green energy corridor

6 min read

Jordan launches airstrikes in Syria after church attack kills 9

Jordan launches airstrikes in Syria after church attack kills 9

Jordan

11 min read

Jordanian military says it targeted terrorist positions in southern Syria following attack that killed nine people at a church in Karak

Netanyahu pushes Iran attack before election, military chief objects: Report

Netanyahu pushes Iran attack before election, military chief objects: Report

Iran-Israel

7 min read

Mossad chief reportedly backs proposed operation while military leadership opposes move amid accusations Netanyahu seeking to influence election

Europe's NATO powers pledge greater defense role, call US 'indispensable ally'

Europe's NATO powers pledge greater defense role, call US 'indispensable ally'

Europe

4 min read

Five major European NATO members agree to shoulder more responsibility for regional security

Israel votes in election that could end Netanyahu's rule

Israel votes in election that could end Netanyahu's rule

Israel Elections

14 min read

Final polls show Gadi Eisenkot's centrist party narrowly ahead of Netanyahu's Likud

Venezuela opposition leader Machado returns from exile to jubilant crowds

Venezuela opposition leader Machado returns from exile to jubilant crowds

Americas

10 min read

Anthropic AI model accesses US voter data without authorization

Anthropic AI model accesses US voter data without authorization

Americas

5 min read

Washington pushes Viktor Orban as candidate for UN secretary-general: Report

Washington pushes Viktor Orban as candidate for UN secretary-general: Report

World

3 min read

Island won in Haribo draw goes on sale after 21 years

Island won in Haribo draw goes on sale after 21 years

Lifestyle

2 min read

Monkeys pick up an unexpected habit after an outbreak

Monkeys pick up an unexpected habit after an outbreak

Lifestyle

5 min read

Why non-smokers still develop lung cancer

Why non-smokers still develop lung cancer

Health

6 min read

Chris Brown gets suspended sentence over London club attack

Chris Brown gets suspended sentence over London club attack

Music

2 min read

Singer admits to affray in July over 2023 incident that left music producer Abe Diaw with head and knee injuries

Thirty Seconds to Mars to bring legacy tour concept to Istanbul

Music

2 min read

Alternative rock band to perform at Atakoy Marina Arena on June 1, 2027, with vocalist Jared Leto and drummer Shannon Leto on stage

Thirty Seconds to Mars to bring legacy tour concept to Istanbul

Mike Tyson heads to Turkish prime time for a surprise guest role

Cinema

2 min read

Former heavyweight champion reportedly prepares to appear in Star TV’s Tuesday-night series as the US-based friend of a lead character

Mike Tyson heads to Turkish prime time for a surprise guest role

Eric Bauza, voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies at 46

Cinema

2 min read

Emmy-winning actor Eric Bauza, modern voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies at 46, his family announces on Instagram

Eric Bauza, voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies at 46

Galatasaray edge Fenerbahce 2-1 as Osimhen delivers derby double

Galatasaray edge Fenerbahce 2-1 as Osimhen delivers derby double

Football

4 min read

Türkiye’s Saricicek wins silver at Astana worlds, vows to bring the belt home

Türkiye’s Saricicek wins silver at Astana worlds, vows to bring the belt home

Sports

2 min read

Ederson vs. Cakir: Goalkeepers take center stage in Galatasaray-Fenerbahce derby

Ederson vs. Cakir: Goalkeepers take center stage in Galatasaray-Fenerbahce derby

Football

6 min read

Club

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

9

22

2

AMED SPORTİF FAALİYETLER

AMEDSPOR

9

20

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

9

19

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

9

18

5

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

9

16

6

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

9

16

7

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

9

15

8

ERZURUMSPOR FK

ERZURUMSPOR

9

14

9

ARCA ÇORUM FK

ÇORUM FK

9

13

10

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

9

12

11

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

9

12

12

İSTANBUL BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

9

11

13

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RIZESPOR

9

10

14

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

9

8

15

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

9

8

16

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

9

8

17

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

9

4

18

EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

9

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

Serbian students declare victory as Vucic concedes defeat

Serbian students declare victory as Vucic concedes defeat

Brazilians celebrate in streets as Lula wins fourth term

Brazilians celebrate in streets as Lula wins fourth term

Thousands build giant sand sculptures on San Francisco beach

Thousands build giant sand sculptures on San Francisco beach

Albania protesters clash with police in fresh anti-govt rally

Albania protesters clash with police in fresh anti-govt rally

Featured Videos

Mecca Alliance members and Iran pledge closer cooperation at Tehran meeting

Chris Brown gets suspended sentence over London club attack

Macron braces France for another 'high-risk' Saturday of protests

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Galatasaray edge Fenerbahce 2-1 as Osimhen delivers derby double

Galatasaray edge Fenerbahce 2-1 as Osimhen delivers derby double

Oct 26 2026

Jordan launches airstrikes in Syria after church attack kills 9

Jordan launches airstrikes in Syria after church attack kills 9

Oct 26 2026

Netanyahu pushes Iran attack before election, military chief objects: Report

Netanyahu pushes Iran attack before election, military chief objects: Report

Oct 26 2026

Europe's NATO powers pledge greater defense role, call US 'indispensable ally'

Europe's NATO powers pledge greater defense role, call US 'indispensable ally'

Oct 26 2026

Israel votes in election that could end Netanyahu's rule

Israel votes in election that could end Netanyahu's rule

Oct 26 2026

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