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India in US-China crosswinds: A new balancing act in an uncertain Asia

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analysis

6 min read

India seeks to position itself strategically, but easing US–China tensions complicate that effort, Türkiye Today contributor Deniz Karakullukcu argues

India in US-China crosswinds: A new balancing act in an uncertain Asia

Asian stocks tumble amid Japan-China tensions, Bitcoin sinks below $90K as Fed cut hopes fade

Asian markets

6 min read

Bitcoin sinks to its April low and Asian stocks retreat as fears over a potential AI bubble, rising geopolitical tensions unsettle investors

Asian stocks tumble amid Japan-China tensions, Bitcoin sinks below $90K as Fed cut hopes fade

Trump confirms F-35 fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia ahead of crown prince meeting

World

2 min read

Trump confirms F-35 fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia ahead of crown prince meeting

Oxford Union passes motion declaring Israel 'greater regional threat' than Iran

Israel

1 min read

Oxford Union passes motion declaring Israel 'greater regional threat' than Iran

Trump instructs CENTCOM, Barrack to put pressure on SDF for deal: Turkish columnist

Middle East

3 min read

Trump instructs CENTCOM, Barrack to put pressure on SDF for deal: Turkish columnist

Trump orders pressure on SDG for deal with Damascus as Türkiye and US warn Israel’s southern Syria moves could trigger wider regional fragmentation

Erdogan promises full transparency on crash that killed 20 Turkish military personnel

Nation

5 min read

Russia hits Turkish ship loaded with 4,000 tons of LPG in Ukraine

Conflicts

1 min read

Alla Turca Ornamenti brings classical Turkish music to Guatemala, building cultural bridge through melody

Alla Turca Ornamenti brings classical Turkish music to Guatemala, building cultural bridge through melody

Guatemala

2 min read

Türkiye chase statement result against Spain in World Cup qualifying finale

Türkiye chase statement result against Spain in World Cup qualifying finale

2026 World Cup qualifiers

3 min read

Türkiye's Embassy in Egypt honors Turkish delegation at 46th Cairo Film Festival

46th Cairo International

2 min read

The woman behind the curtain: Sara Netanyahu and her influence on Israeli politics

The woman behind the curtain: Sara Netanyahu and her influence on Israeli politics

Op-Ed

7 min read

With Sharaa in the White House, Israel’s Syria policy just hit a wall

With Sharaa in the White House, Israel’s Syria policy just hit a wall

analysis

2 min read

Izmir faces another dry year as experts warn water cuts could extend Into 2026

Izmir faces another dry year as experts warn water cuts could extend Into 2026

Environment

2 min read

Sisi and Erdogan: A rising and promising bromance?

Sisi and Erdogan: A rising and promising bromance?

Op-Ed

4 min read

Are Turkish dramas promoting toxic relationships and anger?

featured

Are Turkish dramas promoting toxic relationships and anger?

Turkish TV dramas captivate global audiences with their emotional intensity, eve...

Shadow of political risk and manipulation over Turkish markets

Op-Ed

Shadow of political risk and manipulation over Turkish markets

Imamoglu indictment, seeking up to 2,430 years in prison, adds political risk to...

Fog over Sarajevo: Foreigners who reportedly paid to shoot civilians in the besieged city

Op-Ed

Fog over Sarajevo: Foreigners who reportedly paid to shoot civilians in the besieged city

As Italy opens an investigation, Sarajevo confronts long-whispered claims that f...

Expats in Türkiye

Number of detentions rises to 11 in fatal food poisoning probe in Istanbul

Number of detentions rises to 11 in fatal food poisoning probe in Istanbul

All about Türkiye's updated winter tire rules as 5-month period begins

All about Türkiye's updated winter tire rules as 5-month period begins

Expats take note: Türkiye raises legal fees by 36% under new minimum attorney tariffs

Expats take note: Türkiye raises legal fees by 36% under new minimum attorney tariffs

Editor's Pick

Beyond elections—Türkiye’s pivot in Iraq as US pulls back and Iran looms

Beyond elections—Türkiye’s pivot in Iraq as US pulls back and Iran looms

Türkiye positions itself as a crucial Euro-Atlantic partner in Iraq as the US prepares to withdraw forces by 2026

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Japan’s economy shrinks 1.8% in Q3, marking first contraction since early 2024

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Turkish economy expected to grow by 3.4% in 2025: EU Commission

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Fenerbahce targets Man United midfielder Mainoo amid growing market battle

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Shadow of political risk and manipulation over Turkish markets

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US to end nationwide flight restrictions as controller staffing rebounds

Insight

Türkiye understands what the West forgot: Stability begins with legitimacy

Türkiye understands what the West forgot: Stability begins with legitimacy

Beijing’s rare earth power play at Belem COP30

Beijing’s rare earth power play at Belem COP30

Jagannath P. Panda

Trans-Afghan Railway: Is Uzbekistan's southern expansion a dangerous game?

Trans-Afghan Railway: Is Uzbekistan's southern expansion a dangerous game?

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Türkiye integrates Toygun targeting system into Kizilelma, marking global first for unmanned fighter tech

Türkiye integrates Toygun targeting system into Kizilelma, marking global first for unmanned fighter tech

Defense

7 min read

This is the first known instance of an embedded EOTS being integrated into an unmanned fighter aircraft

Turkish envoy questions Greek Cypriot sincerity on improving EU relations

Diplomacy

7 min read

Türkiye's ambassador to the EU accuses Greek Cypriot officials of blocking Turkish participation in European security and defense programs

Turkish envoy questions Greek Cypriot sincerity on improving EU relations

Turkish NATO ambassador warns EU defense union would divide alliance

Diplomacy

7 min read

Türkiye's ambassador to NATO warns that European Union efforts to create a separate defense union would divide alliance, weaken continental security

Turkish NATO ambassador warns EU defense union would divide alliance

Erdogan promises full transparency on crash that killed 20 Turkish military personnel

Nation

9 min read

Erdogan pledges a transparent investigation into a military cargo plane crash near the Azerbaijan-Georgia border that killed 20 service members

Erdogan promises full transparency on crash that killed 20 Turkish military personnel

Asian stocks tumble amid Japan-China tensions, Bitcoin sinks below $90K as Fed cut hopes fade

Asian stocks tumble amid Japan-China tensions, Bitcoin sinks below $90K as Fed cut hopes fade

Asian markets

10 min read

Turkish economy expected to grow by 3.4% in 2025: EU Commission

Turkish economy expected to grow by 3.4% in 2025: EU Commission

Turkish economy

7 min read

Turkish automakers gear up commercial vehicle production as output rises 17% in 2025

Turkish automakers gear up commercial vehicle production as output rises 17% in 2025

Turkish auto industry

3 min read

Trump instructs CENTCOM, Barrack to put pressure on SDF for deal: Turkish columnist

Trump instructs CENTCOM, Barrack to put pressure on SDF for deal: Turkish columnist

Middle East

4 min read

Trump orders pressure on SDG for deal with Damascus as Türkiye and US warn Israel’s southern Syria moves could trigger wider regional fragmentation

Oxford Union passes motion declaring Israel 'greater regional threat' than Iran

Oxford Union passes motion declaring Israel 'greater regional threat' than Iran

Israel

2 min read

Oxford Union votes 265–113 to label Israel a bigger regional threat than Iran after a debate between Hillel Neuer and former PM Mohammad Shtayyeh

Israel files appeal seeking ICC prosecutor's removal and warrant cancellations

Israel files appeal seeking ICC prosecutor's removal and warrant cancellations

Middle East

4 min read

Israel files appeal requesting ICC remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan from Israeli cases and cancel arrest warrants issued against Netanyahu

Germany’s Merz says EU must become European Defense Union

Germany’s Merz says EU must become European Defense Union

Europe

2 min read

Merz urges transforming the EU into a defense union at a Berlin summit, citing rising threats from Russia, US tensions and China’s assertiveness

Trump confirms F-35 fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia ahead of crown prince meeting

Trump confirms F-35 fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia ahead of crown prince meeting

World

6 min read

Britain makes refugee status temporary in major asylum system overhaul

Britain makes refugee status temporary in major asylum system overhaul

World

6 min read

Albania opens final negotiating cluster in EU accession talks

Albania opens final negotiating cluster in EU accession talks

Europe

5 min read

Neglect, outdated practices in Türkiye’s psychiatric facilities persist despite progress

Neglect, outdated practices in Türkiye’s psychiatric facilities persist despite progress

Mental Health

6 min read

Izmir faces another dry year as experts warn water cuts could extend Into 2026

Izmir faces another dry year as experts warn water cuts could extend Into 2026

Environment

4 min read

WWF-Türkiye highlights gains as green sea turtles exit endangered category

WWF-Türkiye highlights gains as green sea turtles exit endangered category

sea turtles

6 min read

Alla Turca Ornamenti brings classical Turkish music to Guatemala, building cultural bridge through melody

Alla Turca Ornamenti brings classical Turkish music to Guatemala, building cultural bridge through melody

Guatemala

5 min read

Alla Turca Ornamenti brought classical Turkish music to Guatemala, turning concerts and workshops into a cultural bridge between the two nations

Ancient city of Perre reveals 1,500-year-old Roman household space in southeastern Türkiye

Archaeology

4 min read

A 1,500-year-old Roman household area with a tandir oven and two rooms has been uncovered in the ancient city of Perre

Ancient city of Perre reveals 1,500-year-old Roman household space in southeastern Türkiye

Türkiye's Embassy in Egypt honors Turkish delegation at 46th Cairo Film Festival

46th Cairo International

4 min read

Türkiye is participating under the 'Turkish Spotlight' banner at the film festival

Türkiye's Embassy in Egypt honors Turkish delegation at 46th Cairo Film Festival

Late antique mosaics in Albania's Berat shed light on shared heritage across Mediterranean

Balkans

6 min read

Late antique mosaics in Berat reveal early Christian links stretching from the Balkans to Ephesus, reshaping understanding of the city’s deeper past

Late antique mosaics in Albania's Berat shed light on shared heritage across Mediterranean

Türkiye chase statement result against Spain in World Cup qualifying finale

Türkiye chase statement result against Spain in World Cup qualifying finale

2026 World Cup qualifiers

7 min read

Turkish golfer Deniz Sapmaz qualifies for Faldo Junior Tour European Grand Final

Turkish golfer Deniz Sapmaz qualifies for Faldo Junior Tour European Grand Final

Golf

1 min read

Osimhen’s leg injury scares Galatasaray, leaves Nigeria knocked out of World Cup qualifiers

Osimhen’s leg injury scares Galatasaray, leaves Nigeria knocked out of World Cup qualifiers

Galatasaray

4 min read

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

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29

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FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

12

28

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TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

12

25

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SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

12

23

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GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

12

22

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BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

12

20

7

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

12

19

8

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

12

15

9

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

12

14

10

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

12

14

11

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

12

14

12

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

12

13

13

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

12

13

14

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

12

11

15

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

12

10

16

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

12

9

17

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

12

8

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

12

7

19

SİPAY BODRUM FK

BODRUM FK

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0

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NET GLOBAL SİVASSPOR

SİVASSPOR

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0

21

ADANA DEMİRSPOR A.Ş.

ADANA DEMİRSPOR

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22

ATAKAŞ HATAYSPOR

HATAYSPOR

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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

Featured Videos

Istanbul’s Kabatas metro site hit by scaffolding collapse, several injured

Underwater World War I park in Türkiye's Gallipoli draws global diving interest

At least 6 killed in blaze at warehouse in Kocaeli’s major industrial hub

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Neglect, outdated practices in Türkiye’s psychiatric facilities persist despite progress

Neglect, outdated practices in Türkiye’s psychiatric facilities persist despite progress

Nov 18 2025

Alla Turca Ornamenti brings classical Turkish music to Guatemala, building cultural bridge through melody

Alla Turca Ornamenti brings classical Turkish music to Guatemala, building cultural bridge through melody

Nov 18 2025

Trump instructs CENTCOM, Barrack to put pressure on SDF for deal: Turkish columnist

Trump instructs CENTCOM, Barrack to put pressure on SDF for deal: Turkish columnist

Nov 18 2025

Asian stocks tumble amid Japan-China tensions, Bitcoin sinks below $90K as Fed cut hopes fade

Asian stocks tumble amid Japan-China tensions, Bitcoin sinks below $90K as Fed cut hopes fade

Nov 18 2025

Türkiye chase statement result against Spain in World Cup qualifying finale

Türkiye chase statement result against Spain in World Cup qualifying finale

Nov 18 2025

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