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Charting Israel’s faith-based reach into Africa with help of Christian Zionism

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featured

8 min read

Faith-driven diplomacy deepens as African Pentecostal leaders embrace Israel, reviving decades-old Evangelical ties in a new continental context

Charting Israel’s faith-based reach into Africa with help of Christian Zionism

From Suzy the Jordanian to El Gouna: Egypt’s fragile spaces of freedom

analysis

analysis

4 min read

Core issue lies in Egyptian state’s desire to control even most basic freedoms in citizens’ lives, argues Türkiye Today contributor Ahmed Samih Farag

From Suzy the Jordanian to El Gouna: Egypt’s fragile spaces of freedom

Syria reconstruction cost estimated at $216B, World Bank says

Syria reconstruction

4 min read

Syria reconstruction cost estimated at $216B, World Bank says

North Korea fires ballistic missiles ahead of APEC Summit in South Korea

North Korea

2 min read

North Korea fires ballistic missiles ahead of APEC Summit in South Korea

Türkiye seeks 24 used Eurofighters from Qatar as Ankara rushes to modernize Air Force

Eurofighter Typhoon

4 min read

Türkiye seeks 24 used Eurofighters from Qatar as Ankara rushes to modernize Air Force

President Erdogan visits Qatar, seeking 24 used Eurofighter jets as Ankara rushes to modernize air force amid regional threats from Israel and Greece

Türkiye’s historical depth makes it more welcome in Syria, says Kuwaiti analyst

Türkiye Syria ties

2 min read

Germany sets timeline for Eurofighter delivery to Türkiye, cites need for signed agreement

Eurofighter Typhoon

4 min read

Louvre heist estimated to cause €88M in material losses

Louvre heist estimated to cause €88M in material losses

Culture

1 min read

Sengun shines in NBA season opener, leading all scorers, setting new career high

Sengun shines in NBA season opener, leading all scorers, setting new career high

Basketball

2 min read

Jose Mourinho says Benfica ‘misses’ Kerem Akturkoglu after tough Champions League defeat

Football

1 min read

Why Türkiye–Kuwait ties are yet to reach their full potential?

Why Türkiye–Kuwait ties are yet to reach their full potential?

analysis

6 min read

Did Hittite prayers blame Egypt for a non-existent plague? New evidence says so

Did Hittite prayers blame Egypt for a non-existent plague? New evidence says so

bioarchaeology

3 min read

International justice and accountability: Double standards in Russia-Ukraine and Gaza conflicts

International justice and accountability: Double standards in Russia-Ukraine and Gaza conflicts

analysis

7 min read

How Hollywood turned archaeologists into adventurers, treasure hunters

How Hollywood turned archaeologists into adventurers, treasure hunters

cinema and archaeology

4 min read

The Sultan’s Salon: Silken noose—execution of Sultan Ibrahim I

The Sultan’s Salon

The Sultan’s Salon: Silken noose—execution of Sultan Ibrahim I

The tragic story of Sultan Ibrahim I—a ruler caught between madness, power, and ...

Is political axis changing in TRNC after presidential elections?

Op-Ed

Is political axis changing in TRNC after presidential elections?

Opposition leader Tufan Erhurman wins TRNC presidency with 62.7% over incumbent ...

4 Rotterdam neighborhoods where architecture, art, local life connect

Editorial

4 Rotterdam neighborhoods where architecture, art, local life connect

These four Rotterdam districts show how the city connects architecture, diversit...

Expats in Türkiye

Turkish man agrees to provide financial support for cats in divorce settlement

Turkish man agrees to provide financial support for cats in divorce settlement

Marmara earthquake could cause $11.9 billion in insured damages: Report

Marmara earthquake could cause $11.9 billion in insured damages: Report

Perceptions vs realities: What Türkiye’s new amendment for Turkish-origin expats means

Perceptions vs realities: What Türkiye’s new amendment for Turkish-origin expats means

Editor's Pick

New Turkish Cypriot president not a radical shift for Türkiye and the region

New Turkish Cypriot president not a radical shift for Türkiye and the region

Tufan Erhurman’s election as Turkish Cypriot leader doesn’t signal a radical shift in Türkiye–TRNC ties, argues Türkiye Today columnist Barin Kayaoglu

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Türkiye’s $8.7B coal boost slows its green transition amid record-low solar costs: Report

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Minerals Technologies expands Türkiye plant to meet rising renewable fuel demand

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Fenerbahce reportedly open to transfer offers for Ederson amid high salary concerns

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The Sultan’s Salon: Silken noose—execution of Sultan Ibrahim I

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Turkish defense giants to showcase capabilities at SIDEC 2025 in Slovenia

Insight

Beyond Cold War analogies: Why China-Russia split is unlikely

Beyond Cold War analogies: Why China-Russia split is unlikely

Deniz Karakullukcu

Turkish drones test Ankara's 'golden age' of relations with Belgrade

Turkish drones test Ankara's 'golden age' of relations with Belgrade

Mustafa Cuhadar

Idea of common military structure within Organization of Turkic States

Idea of common military structure within Organization of Turkic States

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Türkiye detains 169 human smugglers, 783 irregular migrants in nationwide operations

Türkiye detains 169 human smugglers, 783 irregular migrants in nationwide operations

Crime

2 min read

Turkish Interior Minister Yerlikaya says 27,347 personnel and 8,690 teams took part in the operations at 5,761 checkpoints

Türkiye seeks 24 used Eurofighters from Qatar as Ankara rushes to modernize Air Force

Eurofighter Typhoon

10 min read

President Erdogan visits Qatar, seeking 24 used Eurofighter jets as Ankara rushes to modernize air force amid regional threats from Israel and Greece

Türkiye seeks 24 used Eurofighters from Qatar as Ankara rushes to modernize Air Force

Türkiye to expand rail network to 14,437 km, eyes Eurasian logistics hub role

Nation

6 min read

Türkiye becomes a regional technology leader in the railway sector, says Transport Minister Uraloglu

Türkiye to expand rail network to 14,437 km, eyes Eurasian logistics hub role

Turkish lawmakers approve extended military presence in Iraq, Syria

Defense

6 min read

Türkiye's parliament approves extending military operations in Iraq and Syria for three years and peacekeeping forces in Lebanon for two years

Turkish lawmakers approve extended military presence in Iraq, Syria

Safe-haven rout sends gold prices to sharpest loss since 2008 after shining rally

Safe-haven rout sends gold prices to sharpest loss since 2008 after shining rally

precious metals

4 min read

OpenAI launches Atlas browser to challenge Google's search dominance

OpenAI launches Atlas browser to challenge Google's search dominance

Tech

7 min read

Türkiye’s $8.7B coal boost slows its green transition amid record-low solar costs: Report

Türkiye’s $8.7B coal boost slows its green transition amid record-low solar costs: Report

green transition

4 min read

Türkiye extends military deployment in Lebanon by two years

Türkiye extends military deployment in Lebanon by two years

Middle East

4 min read

Turkish lawmakers authorize continued military participation in Lebanon's UN peacekeeping force as the mission prepares for gradual phase-out

Over 90% of Gaza's farming infrastructure destroyed, Palestinian minister says

Over 90% of Gaza's farming infrastructure destroyed, Palestinian minister says

Region

5 min read

Palestinian authorities report that Israeli operations have destroyed over 90% of Gaza's agricultural infrastructure, affected more than 5,000 farmers

Türkiye’s historical depth makes it more welcome in Syria, says Kuwaiti analyst

Türkiye’s historical depth makes it more welcome in Syria, says Kuwaiti analyst

Türkiye Syria ties

3 min read

Al-Nafisi, in an interview with Al Jazeera, noted that the Middle East is currently witnessing a phase of 'comprehensive re-engineering'

Egypt’s intelligence chief holds urgent meeting with Israel's Netanyahu

Egypt’s intelligence chief holds urgent meeting with Israel's Netanyahu

Gaza ceasefire

2 min read

The visit aims to hold meetings with several Israeli officials to advance the implementation of US President Donald Trump’s plan

Charting Israel’s faith-based reach into Africa with help of Christian Zionism

featured

featured

Charting Israel’s faith-based reach into Africa with help of Christian Zionism

Africa

9 min read

Trump cancels Putin summit as Ukraine peace efforts stall

Trump cancels Putin summit as Ukraine peace efforts stall

World

7 min read

Vance emphasizes Türkiye's role in enforcing Gaza ceasefire during Israel visit

Vance emphasizes Türkiye's role in enforcing Gaza ceasefire during Israel visit

World

8 min read

Reform underway, 3-year graduation possible, says Higher Education Council head

Reform underway, 3-year graduation possible, says Higher Education Council head

Education

4 min read

Turkish man agrees to provide financial support for cats in divorce settlement

Turkish man agrees to provide financial support for cats in divorce settlement

Lifestyle

1 min read

Birds, not seed traits, drove plant colonization on newborn Icelandic island

Birds, not seed traits, drove plant colonization on newborn Icelandic island

Science

3 min read

Baltic architecture turns Türkiye's Kars into magnet for cultural tourism

Baltic architecture turns Türkiye's Kars into magnet for cultural tourism

History

5 min read

Kars draws culture-minded travelers with about 170 Baltic-style stone buildings revived by an EU-backed facelift across the historic center

Ankara becomes 2026 Turkic World Tourism Capital as official logo and yearlong events roll out

Turkic World Tourism Capital

6 min read

Ankara’s 2026 Turkic World Tourism Capital year begins with a new logo, packed events, global campaigns, and city-to-city cultural links

How Hollywood turned archaeologists into adventurers, treasure hunters

cinema and archaeology

7 min read

Cinema made archaeologists heroes and treasure hunters. Behind the whip and fedora lies a deeper story of myth, science, and public imagination

How Hollywood turned archaeologists into adventurers, treasure hunters

7-minute Louvre heist revives world’s biggest museum robberies

Museums

8 min read

7-minute Louvre theft reignites the art world’s biggest heist stories, from Dresden’s diamonds to Boston’s Gardner robbery and the 1911 Mona Lisa saga

7-minute Louvre heist revives world’s biggest museum robberies

Fenerbahce reportedly open to transfer offers for Ederson amid high salary concerns

Fenerbahce reportedly open to transfer offers for Ederson amid high salary concerns

Football

3 min read

Real Madrid players question Alonso's decision to bench Arda Guler for Bellingham

Real Madrid players question Alonso's decision to bench Arda Guler for Bellingham

Football

4 min read

Kenan Yildiz, Servet Yardimci honored at Mediterranean Excellence Awards in Rome

Kenan Yildiz, Servet Yardimci honored at Mediterranean Excellence Awards in Rome

Football

5 min read

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

9

25

2

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

9

20

3

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

9

19

4

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

9

17

5

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

9

16

6

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

9

16

7

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

8

13

8

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

9

13

9

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

8

11

10

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

9

10

11

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

9

9

12

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

9

8

13

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

8

8

14

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

9

8

15

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

9

8

16

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

8

6

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

9

5

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

9

3

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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Erdogan stresses Gaza ceasefire, stronger Gulf ties on Kuwait stop

Türkiye's first armed unmanned naval vehicle MARLIN gains mine warfare capability

5th-century Greek inscribed mosaic discovered at Urfa Castle

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Syria reconstruction cost estimated at $216B, World Bank says

Syria reconstruction cost estimated at $216B, World Bank says

Oct 22 2025

Louvre heist estimated to cause €88M in material losses

Louvre heist estimated to cause €88M in material losses

Oct 22 2025

Sengun shines in NBA season opener, leading all scorers, setting new career high

Sengun shines in NBA season opener, leading all scorers, setting new career high

Oct 22 2025

North Korea fires ballistic missiles ahead of APEC Summit in South Korea

North Korea fires ballistic missiles ahead of APEC Summit in South Korea

Oct 22 2025

Jose Mourinho says Benfica ‘misses’ Kerem Akturkoglu after tough Champions League defeat

Jose Mourinho says Benfica ‘misses’ Kerem Akturkoglu after tough Champions League defeat

Oct 22 2025

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