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Europe’s narrow window to counter Russia in Africa runs through Türkiye

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featured

7 min read

As US-initiated negotiations advance, this moment is rapidly closing for regions whose security dynamics have been shaped by Russian involvement

Europe’s narrow window to counter Russia in Africa runs through Türkiye

Why is Greenland at the center of great power competition

analysis

analysis

7 min read

Sino-Russian cooperation in the Arctic has increased in recent years, and US aims to contain Russia's Arctic power with possible purchase of Greenland

Why is Greenland at the center of great power competition

Flights grounded, power outages spread as Europe endures harsh cold snap

Europe

3 min read

Flights grounded, power outages spread as Europe endures harsh cold snap

Birth of algorithmic hegemony: Genesis Mission and US-China high-tech competition

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

13 min read

Birth of algorithmic hegemony: Genesis Mission and US-China high-tech competition

Mazloum Abdi targeted in assassination attempt by rival team about a year ago: Columnist

Mazloum Abdi

5 min read

Mazloum Abdi targeted in assassination attempt by rival team about a year ago: Columnist

Turkish columnist says SDF ringleader Mazloum Abdi targeted in assassination attempt by Fehman Huseyin's team about a year ago

Syria establishes siege around SDF positions in Aleppo as families flee

Middle East

4 min read

Syria says it will launch limited military operation in Aleppo against SDF

Middle East

3 min read

Uncontrolled vitamin D supplementation may lead to toxicity, expert warns

Uncontrolled vitamin D supplementation may lead to toxicity, expert warns

Health

3 min read

Strong winds force ferry cancellations on Istanbul Bursa routes

Strong winds force ferry cancellations on Istanbul Bursa routes

Weather

2 min read

Scientists say traces of DNA linked to Leonardo da Vinci may have been found

Culture

2 min read

Spotlight

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

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

Middle East

4 min read

Discovery of 8,731 graves traces Turkish settlement in Rumelia back to 1300s

Discovery of 8,731 graves traces Turkish settlement in Rumelia back to 1300s

archaeological discoveries

3 min read

What 2025 data reveals about male violence in Türkiye

What 2025 data reveals about male violence in Türkiye

Crime

4 min read

How Türkiye’s main opposition CHP turns toward EU in age of ‘Trump order’

How Türkiye’s main opposition CHP turns toward EU in age of ‘Trump order’

Nation

6 min read

Why foreign fighters are not the Balkans’ biggest problem

Why foreign fighters are not the Balkans’ biggest problem

Israel's track record raises important questions for Syria's future

Israel's track record raises important questions for Syria's future

Omer Ozkizilcik

Israel’s SDF gamble in post-Assad Syria

Israel’s SDF gamble in post-Assad Syria

Why is monarchy gaining traction over democracy for post-Islamic Republic Iran?

Why is monarchy gaining traction over democracy for post-Islamic Republic Iran?

How religion is being instrumentalized in Serbia’s claims against Kosovo

How religion is being instrumentalized in Serbia’s claims against Kosovo

How did CIA encircle Maduro? Delcy Rodriguez claim and inner circle scenario

How did CIA encircle Maduro? Delcy Rodriguez claim and inner circle scenario

Hasan Mesut Onder

What Izmir University of Economics' case reveals about gendered cyberbullying

What Izmir University of Economics' case reveals about gendered cyberbullying

Selin Hacialioglu

How Türkiye can help unclog world’s launch bottlenecks

How Türkiye can help unclog world’s launch bottlenecks

Nazmelis Zengin

How the SDF risks derailing historic moment for Türkiye’s Kurds

How the SDF risks derailing historic moment for Türkiye’s Kurds

SDF's unrealistic demands threaten Syria stability agreement

SDF's unrealistic demands threaten Syria stability agreement

Omer Ozkizilcik

Kosovo breaks deadlock as 2026 becomes 'defining' year for Balkans

Kosovo breaks deadlock as 2026 becomes 'defining' year for Balkans

Mustafa Cuhadar

Ankara’s window: Why Trump-Netanyahu dynamic favors Türkiye

Ankara’s window: Why Trump-Netanyahu dynamic favors Türkiye

Why Washington’s Venezuela policy is not about oil but mainly political

Why Washington’s Venezuela policy is not about oil but mainly political

Enes Berna Kilic

Why excluding Türkiye weakens European defense and empowers America's adversaries?

Why excluding Türkiye weakens European defense and empowers America's adversaries?

Netanyahu fails to sway Trump on Syria and F-35s in critical US visit

Netanyahu fails to sway Trump on Syria and F-35s in critical US visit

Omer Ozkizilcik

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Istanbul Akvaryum: Where marine science, cultural memory and conservation meet

Istanbul Akvaryum

Istanbul Akvaryum: Where marine science, cultural memory and conservation meet

Istanbul Akvaryum unites science, culture and conservation, showcasing Türkiye’s...

Türkiye scraps duty-free customs for online imports, affecting Chinese e-commerce

e-commerce

Türkiye scraps duty-free customs for online imports, affecting Chinese e-commerce

Trade Ministry cites safety risks as 81% of tested online imports failed inspect...

Turkish Intelligence releases historic file on British agent T.E. Lawrence

Lawrence of Arabia

Turkish Intelligence releases historic file on British agent T.E. Lawrence

Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization publishes a historic intelligence f...

Turkish Cuisine

Why goat meat deserves a second look when cooked right

Food

6 min read

Why goat meat deserves a second look when cooked right

Just outside Istanbul lies Sakarya, a hidden culinary region

Just outside Istanbul lies Sakarya, a hidden culinary region

Food

5 min read

Mediterranean way: How olive oil can transform your health

Mediterranean way: How olive oil can transform your health

Food

5 min read

Expats in Türkiye

All about eviction rules under Türkiye’s new court ruling on unpaid bills

All about eviction rules under Türkiye’s new court ruling on unpaid bills

Snowfall disrupts education in parts of Türkiye as authorities suspend classes

Snowfall disrupts education in parts of Türkiye as authorities suspend classes

Türkiye’s 'most dangerous' Antalya–Mersin coastal road gives way to new route

Türkiye’s 'most dangerous' Antalya–Mersin coastal road gives way to new route

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

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Türkiye scraps duty-free customs for online imports, affecting Chinese e-commerce

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Major defense stocks drop up to 3% on Trump compensation warnings

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US didn’t offer Maduro exile to Türkiye, Erdogan says

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Kosovo receives Roketsan's OMTAS anti-tank missile systems from Türkiye

What 2025 data reveals about male violence in Türkiye

What 2025 data reveals about male violence in Türkiye

Crime

4 min read

December 2025 alone sees at least 28 women killed in Türkiye, with new data pointing to rising violence despite protection orders in several cases

Türkiye and Malaysia target $10B in bilateral trade under new strategic partnership

Diplomacy

7 min read

Erdogan and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim establish a new Strategic Cooperation Council and announce a $10 billion bilateral trade target

Türkiye and Malaysia target $10B in bilateral trade under new strategic partnership

Aselsan's Murad AESA radar successfully integrated on F-16, Akinci, Kizilelma; Anka-III next

Defense

9 min read

Defense giant Aselsan announces that Murad 100-A AESA radar successfully flown on F-16 Ozgur, Akinci, Kizilelma, with Anka-III integration ongoing

Aselsan's Murad AESA radar successfully integrated on F-16, Akinci, Kizilelma; Anka-III next

Türkiye’s MIT marks 99th year, highlights counterterrorism and intelligence diplomacy

MIT

6 min read

Türkiye marks 99th anniversary of the intelligence agency as MIT highlights counterterrorism, intelligence diplomacy and adapting to new security threats

Türkiye’s MIT marks 99th year, highlights counterterrorism and intelligence diplomacy

Türkiye breaks car sales record in 2025 as SUV, electric models surge

Türkiye breaks car sales record in 2025 as SUV, electric models surge

auto sales

4 min read

Türkiye sees record M&A volume in 2025 at $11.8B, foreign inflow nears $7B

Türkiye sees record M&A volume in 2025 at $11.8B, foreign inflow nears $7B

Mergers & acquisitions

5 min read

Europe leads Türkiye’s anchovy exports as overseas demand grows in 2025

Europe leads Türkiye’s anchovy exports as overseas demand grows in 2025

Business

4 min read

Mazloum Abdi targeted in assassination attempt by rival team about a year ago: Columnist

Mazloum Abdi targeted in assassination attempt by rival team about a year ago: Columnist

Mazloum Abdi

11 min read

Turkish columnist says SDF ringleader Mazloum Abdi targeted in assassination attempt by Fehman Huseyin's team about a year ago

Europe’s narrow window to counter Russia in Africa runs through Türkiye

Europe’s narrow window to counter Russia in Africa runs through Türkiye

featured

featured

10 min read

As US-initiated negotiations advance, this moment is rapidly closing for regions whose security dynamics have been shaped by Russian involvement

UAE-backed Zubaidi fled to Abu Dhabi, Saudi coalition says

UAE-backed Zubaidi fled to Abu Dhabi, Saudi coalition says

Yemen

4 min read

Saudi Arabia had accused the UAE of pushing STC forces to carry out military operations along the kingdom’s southern border

Syria establishes siege around SDF positions in Aleppo as families flee

Syria establishes siege around SDF positions in Aleppo as families flee

Middle East

9 min read

Syrian forces establish a siege around terror group SDF-controlled neighborhoods as thousands of civilians evacuate through humanitarian corridors

US federal agent kills woman in Minneapolis during disputed immigration operation

US federal agent kills woman in Minneapolis during disputed immigration operation

Americas

7 min read

White House claims 'maximum leverage' over Venezuela after Maduro capture

White House claims 'maximum leverage' over Venezuela after Maduro capture

Americas

6 min read

White House confirms Trump actively pursuing Greenland purchase

White House confirms Trump actively pursuing Greenland purchase

World

7 min read

Strong winds force ferry cancellations on Istanbul Bursa routes

Strong winds force ferry cancellations on Istanbul Bursa routes

Weather

2 min read

COP31 offers new opportunity after COP30 conference failures, says climate expert

COP31 offers new opportunity after COP30 conference failures, says climate expert

COP31 Türkiye

7 min read

Europa’s hope for life shaken: New study questions Moon’s habitability

Europa’s hope for life shaken: New study questions Moon’s habitability

Science

4 min read

Scientists say traces of DNA linked to Leonardo da Vinci may have been found

Scientists say traces of DNA linked to Leonardo da Vinci may have been found

Culture

3 min read

Findings could open new avenues for art authentication, though researchers urge caution

Discovery of 8,731 graves traces Turkish settlement in Rumelia back to 1300s

archaeological discoveries

5 min read

Authorities say the newly identified cemetery on the Gallipoli Peninsula offers physical evidence of Turkish settlement in Europe centuries before the Ottoman era

Discovery of 8,731 graves traces Turkish settlement in Rumelia back to 1300s

Wife of Syrian astronaut Mohammad Fares renews call for space suit return after Assad fall

Syri

3 min read

Hind Aqeel, the wife of a Syrian astronaut, says the suit represents a national legacy that documents an important chapter in Syria’s scientific history

Wife of Syrian astronaut Mohammad Fares renews call for space suit return after Assad fall

What to watch on streaming this week: 'Beast Games' to be released

Cinema

What to watch on streaming this week: 'Beast Games' to be released

Turkish Football Federation refers 212 officials to disciplinary board over illegal betting

Turkish Football Federation refers 212 officials to disciplinary board over illegal betting

illegal betting

3 min read

Galatasaray striker Osimhen ready to leave Nigeria camp after teammate dispute

Galatasaray striker Osimhen ready to leave Nigeria camp after teammate dispute

Football

5 min read

Galatasaray’s Osimhen walks off after clash with Fenerbahce-linked Lookman in Nigeria’s 4–0 win

Galatasaray’s Osimhen walks off after clash with Fenerbahce-linked Lookman in Nigeria’s 4–0 win

AFCON 2025

4 min read

Club

G

P

1

GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

17

42

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

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

17

25

7

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

17

23

8

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

17

23

9

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

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

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

17

15

15

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

17

15

16

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

17

15

17

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

17

13

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

17

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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Mugla's museums, ancient sites attract 1.3 million visitors in 2025

Gunfire reported near Venezuelan presidential palace, US says it’s not involved

Maduro arrives in New York in handcuffs after US raid

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Flights grounded, power outages spread as Europe endures harsh cold snap

Flights grounded, power outages spread as Europe endures harsh cold snap

Jan 08 2026

Birth of algorithmic hegemony: Genesis Mission and US-China high-tech competition

Birth of algorithmic hegemony: Genesis Mission and US-China high-tech competition

Jan 08 2026

Uncontrolled vitamin D supplementation may lead to toxicity, expert warns

Uncontrolled vitamin D supplementation may lead to toxicity, expert warns

Jan 08 2026

DESAN signs second Multi-Purpose Coast Guard vessel agreement with Malaysia

DESAN signs second Multi-Purpose Coast Guard vessel agreement with Malaysia

Jan 08 2026

Why is Greenland at the center of great power competition

Why is Greenland at the center of great power competition

Jan 08 2026

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