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Qatar, US make 'good progress' in Iran talks: Report
Qatar's prime minister held separate talks with U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, making "good progress" on Iran-related discussions, Al Jazeera reported lat...
COP31 is the summit where climate promises come due
As delegates gather in Antalya for the 31st United Nations climate conference, they will meet under a verdict unthinkable in Paris a decade ago. The U.N. Environment Programme’s la...
Turkish diaspora: Türkiye’s reach beyond its borders
Guided by the motto “Strong diaspora, strong Türkiye,” Türkiye is deepening its ties with communities abroad through a diplomacy built on mutual influence. Nearly 8 million people...
US Republican revives impeachment bid against Pentagon chief
Republican U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie renewed his push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday, reintroducing articles of impeachment against the Pentagon chief. Massie in...
EU backs ICC amid US tensions, says court targets war crimes
The European Union reaffirmed its support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday amid growing tensions with the United States, with the bloc's foreign policy chief st...
Russia, Ukraine show private flexibility on Donetsk: US official
Russia and Ukraine have signaled a willingness to compromise behind closed doors over the future of the eastern Donetsk region, a U.S. official said Monday, despite both sides main...
President Erdoğan vows support for Niger's security in call with Tchiani
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reaffirmed Türkiye's support for Niger's territorial integrity and security during a phone call with Nigerien President Abdourahamane Tchiani, pledgi...
'Terror-free Türkiye' to drive major economic leap: Erdoğan
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Monday that Türkiye's efforts to eliminate terrorism would pave the way for a major economic breakthrough, unlocking new opportunities in touris...
Eisenkot, Liberman confident of forming stable Israeli government
Israeli Prime Minister-designate Gadi Eisenkot and Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman voiced confidence Monday in their ability to establish a government that could serve a fu...
EU's von der Leyen welcomes Türkiye-led Black Sea cooperation
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday called for the rapid operationalization of the Black Sea Maritime Security Hub, welcoming growing cooperation between T...
France probes Iran-linked cyberattacks on supermarket fridges
France has launched a judicial investigation into an Iranian cyber unit linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) over attacks that disrupted refrigeration systems at...
D-8, Malaysia push for stronger trade ties at Istanbul forum
The D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation and Malaysia discussed expanding trade, investment and financial cooperation during high-level talks in Istanbul, as the bloc seeks to...
Turkish, Greek Cypriot leaders agree to open 2 new crossings
Turkish and Greek Cypriot leaders agreed to open two new crossing points on the divided island of Cyprus during U.N.-brokered talks in Lefkoşa, marking a step toward improving coop...
Russia, Ukraine, US set for first peace talks since February
Russian, Ukrainian and U.S. negotiators are set to resume talks for the first time since February on ending the nearly five-year war, with security guarantees expected to dominate...
Türkiye extends condolences to Egypt after train crash kills 7
Türkiye on Monday extended condolences to Egypt after a train crash killed at least seven people in Giza province. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said: "We are deeply saddene...
Sea of Friendship: Türkiye, Egypt bond over Med drills
The distinguished visitors’ day of the Sea of Friendship Exercise between Türkiye and Egypt was held off the coast of Alexandria, Egypt, on Monday. Speaking to reporters after the...
Mercedes complete F1 title double at wet Brazil GP won by Norris
Mercedes secured its ninth Formula One constructors' championship and completed a title double Sunday at a wet Sao Paulo Grand Prix, where McLaren's Lando Norris won from pole posi...
What to know about probe into Nvidia's Huang amid alleged spy plot?
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang faces a board probe into whether he was the target of a foreign intelligence operation after a media report earlier linked him to a Chinese businesswoman ac...
Barcelona stay atop La Liga after Atletico undone by Fermin brace
Fermin Lopez scored twice as Barcelona came from behind to win 2-1 at Atletico Madrid Sunday, maintaining a three-point lead at the top of La Liga. Barca's win takes them clear of...
Fener begin Belözoğlu era with bang, Beşiktaş, Trabzon clinch wins
Turkish Süper Lig action Sunday saw Fenerbahçe begin a new managerial era with a win, while Beşiktaş and Trabzonspor secured victories to remain near the top of the table heading i...
World enters 'new age' of climate extremes: UN chief
The world is entering a new reality where climate extremes are the norm, the United Nations chief Antonio Guterres warned Monday, urging leaders at the COP31 climate conference in...
Artists explore Mediterranean heritage as COP31 begins in Antalya
As Antalya welcomes world leaders and delegates for the U.N. climate conference, COP31, a new exhibition is bringing attention to the Mediterranean through the works of two artists...
Türkiye, China gather at green development forum, assess co-op
Senior Turkish and Chinese officials, alongside business leaders from both countries, gathered in Istanbul on Monday for the Türkiye-China Green Development Business Forum to expan...
Erdoğan calls for common sense to prevail between US and Iran
Speaking to reporters on his return flight from Azerbaijan, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan commented on a broad range of issues from ties with Baku to Cyprus, terror-free Türkiye,...
Erdoğan calls for common sense to prevail between US and Iran
Speaking to reporters on his return flight from Azerbaijan, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan commented on a broad range of issues from ties with Baku to Cyprus, terror-free Türkiye,...
Hasina asks for new passport only to be denied by Bangladesh govt
Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina requested a new passport and ID card Monday to return from exile in India but the government swiftly rejected her first formal reque...
Number of suspects in Turkish fund probe reaches 464, minister says
The widening Turkish probe following a fund crisis in the middle of September now encompasses some 464 suspects, while 120 people are detained, Justice Minister Akın Gürlek said on...
16 killed, 13 injured in explosion at steel plant in Türkiye's Izmir
At least 16 people were killed and 13 others injured in an explosion at a steel plant in western Türkiye's Izmir province Monday, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, as authoritie...
Explosion at steel plant in western Türkiye kills 6, injures 13
An explosion at a steel plant in Izmir, western Türkiye, killed six people and injured 13 others, on Monday, as rescue teams searched for 10 people trapped under rubble. The explos...
Explosion at steel plant in western Türkiye causes casualties
An explosion at a steel plant in the Aliağa district of Izmir, western Türkiye, left several people dead and injured Monday, with emergency teams continuing to battle a fire at the...
Turkish export climate index eases but still in growth territory
The export climate for Turkish manufacturers remained strong in October even as the main index tracking tendencies in top markets dropped to a three-month low, a survey showed on M...
Terror-free Türkiye can be model for world: Kurtulmuş
Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş spoke at the “In Search of a New Social Contract in the Middle East” conference organized by the Center for Middle Eastern Studies (ORSAM) and th...
At least 20 migrants found dead off Crete as rescuers save dozens
Twenty migrants were found dead and about 46 others were rescued in two incidents off the Greek island of Crete since the weekend, the coast guard said Monday, as strong winds comp...
What El-Sayed's journey means for Muslim Americans
On the night of the midterm elections in the United States, a critical national election held halfway through a president's four-year term, many Muslim households paid close attent...
COP31 puts rural supply chains at center of climate resilience efforts
Türkiye’s Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumaklı called for stronger international cooperation, wider access to technology and better information sharing to help food sy...
Political responsibility of 'one nation, two states'
On the sixth anniversary of Azerbaijan’s Victory Day, Nov. 8, I joined President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s official delegation on a visit to Shusha. In recent weeks, the bilateral rel...
Top UN official praises Türkiye’s peacekeeping role
Jean-Pierre Lacroix, United Nations under-secretary-general for peace operations, says Türkiye plays an important role in training peacekeepers and the U.N. is looking forward to e...
Upgrading power grids: Critical step in fight against climate change
Outdated power grids stand as a major hurdle in the transition to renewable energy, since older systems often can't absorb all the electricity from new, cleaner sources. This threa...
Tony Gilroy turns cellist's life into unlikely symphony in 'Behemoth!'
One of my favorite films at the London Film Festival this year was Tony Gilroy’s "Behemoth!" which follows the love life and career of a cellist played by Pedro Pascal. The film op...
COP31 opens in Türkiye with push to turn climate pledges into action
The 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) started in Antalya on Monday, with Türkiye and Australia calling for faster implementation of global climate commitments,...
2-day plan shared with US clearest way to Hormuz security: Iran
Iran said Monday its two-day proposal to the U.S. is the most practical roadmap for restoring security in the Strait of Hormuz, adding that progress depends on Washington’s politic...
Children among 5 killed when rain collapses mound onto Gaza tents
Five people, including children, were killed Sunday when a rain-soaked embankment collapsed onto tents for displaced Palestinians in central Gaza, local authorities said while blam...
Turkish rap takes over Baku as BLOK3 electrifies 35,000 fans
Turkish rap sensation BLOK3 took Baku by storm, drawing a crowd of more than 35,000 to an unforgettable night of music. The concert was so big that it brought the city's traffic to...
Droughts test farmers in COP31 host Türkiye
For decades, farmer Mehmet Kabak has cultivated cotton on his drought-prone land in western Türkiye. This year, however, he is switching to wheat and sunflower, partly because thes...
Nvidia probes chief Jensen Huang amid reports China spied on him
The board of chip giant Nvidia said Sunday it had opened a probe into chief executive and co-founder Jensen Huang after he acknowledged having an affair with a woman U.S. officials...
From Anatolia to Titanic: Untold story of 5 Ottoman Armenians
What if the movie Titanic had been directed in Türkiye? Its story would have begun in eastern Türkiye's Bingöl province, and its main characters would have been five young Ottoman...
Türkiye deploys 28,000 personnel for COP31 traffic security
Authorities in Antalya are stepping up traffic controls and deploying around 28,000 personnel to ensure the safe and smooth transportation of world leaders and international delega...
How much China influences climate fight with its clean tech sproot
China contributed $132 billion in clean technology and investments to developing nations last year, marking the highest amount invested by any country aimed at reducing carbon diox...
US voters sought economic relief but can Trump, Democrats deliver?
Last week, U.S. voters sent a quite strong message to the new Democratic congressional majority and President Donald Trump: Fix the damage inflation has done to the economy. Trump,...
Election results cannot untie knots of Iran war
In the Nov. 3 U.S. midterm elections, held in the ninth month of the war that began on Feb. 28, Democrats won both chambers of Congress. Tehran presented the outcome as its own vic...
Former Apple CEO Tim Cook makes surprise Istanbul visit
Tim Cook, the former chief executive and current chair of the tech giant Apple made a surprise visit to Türkiye’s largest city, Istanbul on Sunday. Cook reportedly visited the comp...
Türkiye’s UN candidate irks Greek Cypriots
Greek Cypriots are lobbying against Türkiye’s candidate for the post of U.N. Secretary-General, according to Greek Cypriot media. The Greek Cypriot administration engaged in diplom...
Türkiye star Arda Güler steals show in Real victory over Valencia
Turkish star footballer Arda Güler drew widespread acclaim among football fans and across the Spanish media after scoring one goal and setting up another in Real Madrid’s 3-0 victo...
Turkish star Arda Güler steals spotlight in Real win over Valencia
Turkish star footballer Arda Güler drew widespread acclaim among football fans and across the Spanish media after scoring one goal and setting up another in Real Madrid’s 3-0 victo...
UFC's Dana White to meet Trump over White House press sec offer
President Donald Trump said Saturday he has offered the role of White House press secretary to UFC CEO Dana White, who confirmed he plans to meet with the president Monday to discu...
Galatasaray enter int'l break on high after winning Amed thriller
In a breath-taking seven-goal thriller that tested the nerves of RAMS Park, Galatasaray outlasted Amed Sportif 4-3 Saturday night to head into the international break atop the Turk...
Russell Brand's sexual assault case exposes media's silence culture
For years, Russell Brand cultivated a bad-lad image that walked a fine line between outrageous and offensive, helping him become one of Britain’s most famous comedians. Brand’s con...
‘Together forever’: Türkiye, Azerbaijan reaffirm bonds
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was in Azerbaijan’s Shusha on Sunday, the venue where a declaration of alliance was signed five years ago between two countries. The main purpose of...
Aliyev hails unshaken bonds with Türkiye amid Erdoğan visit
Speaking at a joint news conference with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Azerbaijan’s Shusha on Sunday, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev dismissed disruption to ties b...
Macklemore says 9 US arenas rejected his Palestine benefit tour
American rapper Macklemore said Friday that nine major U.S. arenas had rejected plans to host concerts in support of Palestine, accusing venue operators of blocking the events afte...
Iran reports 3 tanker fires as Israel warns of unfinished mission
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said three oil tankers exploded and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz Sunday, as Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that Israel’s mission agai...
Turkish Parliament resumes work for budget talks, bills
Parliament will resume work on Monday with several bills and budgets of ministries are up for discussion. Among others, the General Assembly will discuss a bill on the Turkish Red...
Türkiye’s New Party launches one-man intra-party race
The main opposition New Party (YP) is set to welcome a new leader through an election process ahead of its Nov. 14-15 congress. Party members went to the polls on Sunday to vote fo...
Aramco skyscraper damaged by debris when Houthis target Riyadh
An Aramco building in Riyadh was targeted in an attempted attack, the Saudi energy ministry said Sunday, with eyewitnesses reporting damage to the skyscraper after the Saudi-led co...
Japan sees COP31 as venue to deepen energy co-op with Türkiye
Japan sees Türkiye's hosting of the COP31 climate summit as a notable venue to deepen bilateral cooperation in energy security, renewable energy and energy efficiency, said Japanes...
Poland grieves after rare mass shooting kills 6 in Krakow
Poland declared two days of national mourning beginning Sunday, while police bolstered security nationwide following a mass shooting in Krakow that killed six people and was likely...
Brothers in arms: Erdoğan receives warm welcome in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev welcomed President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Sunday at the Fuzuli International Airport in Karabakh as the Turkish leader arrived to attend celebr...
Electric rickshaws begin to transform India's roads
Every 90 seconds, an electric three-wheeler comes out of a line at an Indian factory, highlighting an ongoing transformation that has made the South Asian country the largest marke...
Netanyahu-rival Eisenkot gets president's nod to form Israel govt
Israel's president on Saturday said he would task Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government following last week's election, in a move opponents view as a step toward unseating...
At least 22 wounded when strong earthquake rocks central Japan
At least 22 people were wounded Sunday when a strong earthquake shook central Japan, shattering store windows, causing people to flee buildings, local media reported. Japan’s Meteo...
Climate finance, investment talks to feature high on COP31 agenda
Climate talks at this year's top-level summit taking place in Türkiye's Antalya will be dominated by issues including climate finance and investment, in addition to topics such as...
Report finds Istanbul municipality paid far more for dessert purchases
It was apparently a sweet deal for sellers, but Türkiye’s Court of Accounts says Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) paid up to four times as much for the acquisition of some...
Through genocide and war, till elections do them part
Relations between the United States and Israel, which have recently been described as an unshakable partnership or the closest of alliances, have faced a significant test due to cr...
Istanbul Marathon: The good, the bad and the plastic
A week ago, early on Sunday morning, I stood on the deck of a ferry crossing the Bosporus, shoulder to shoulder with hundreds of runners. Around me, I heard Turkish, English, Germa...
Lawyer for Tupac murder convict found dead days after appeal
The lawyer who represented Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the man convicted of killing rapper Tupac Shakur, has been found dead at his home in Las Vegas, days after filing an appeal agains...
After Galliano controversy, Met Gala turns to everyday fashion
And now, Take 2: The new Met Gala exhibit will celebrate everyday garments and materials like jeans and puffer jackets, paper and plastic – and how fashion designers transform them...
Tesla to fast track Cybertruck production amid shift to Cybercabs
Tesla will introduce an additional production shift to clear its backlog of Cybertruck orders before shutting down the line next year to make way for a planned expansion of Cyberca...
Türkiye's defense giant Aselsan turns to solar to meet all energy needs
Turkish defense and electronics giant Aselsan has announced that it has commissioned solar power plants (SPPs) it established to meet all the energy used in its production activiti...
COP31 begins in Antalya in year of climate disasters
Three stories about climate change are playing out like popular movie genres as COP31 begins in Antalya, Türkiye. There's the horror story. Many scientists believe global warming i...
Some airlines hope more premium offerings could boost profits
Some airlines in the U.S. are installing deluxe seats, enlisting Michelin-starred chefs for luxury menus and designing elite airport lounges as the industry bets its future on grow...
Mideast war could fully alter regional economic landscape: Minister
The war in the Middle East is poised to fundamentally reshape the region's economic and security landscape, accelerating efforts to reduce strategic dependencies, diversify trade r...
Rethinking utopia: Where do we stand in changing world?
For the past month, I’ve found myself thinking about utopias and dystopias. It all began with Ursula K. Le Guin’s "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas," which I mentioned in my last...
COP31 in Türkiye answers key questions on climate action
Türkiye is set to host the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) starting Monday in Antalya, bringing world leaders, negotiators and climate experts together as the...
9 killed, 5 injured in truck-minibus collision in eastern Türkiye
Nine people were killed and five others injured when a truck collided with a passenger minibus on a highway in Van, eastern Türkiye, on Nov. 8, 2026, at around 7:05 p.m., authoriti...
Heavy rains flood 70,000 displacement tents across Gaza
Heavy rain on Saturday flooded tens of thousands of tents housing displaced Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza, leaving thousands of families without shelter, Palestinian authorities...
France sees fresh mass protests as police move to block banned rally
Tens of thousands of people were expected to take to the streets across France on Saturday in another wave of protests against the government, as Paris police tightened security to...
Zelenskyy cautions against Trump's proposed European security deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced reservations about U.S. proposals for a new European security order aimed at resolving Russia's war against Ukraine, warning that...
Zelensky cautions against Trump's proposed European security deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced reservations about U.S. proposals for a new European security order aimed at resolving Russia's war against Ukraine, warning that...
Belözoğlu vows to restore unity, deliver trophies at Fenerbahçe
Emre Belözoğlu has promised to bring passion, quality and unity back to Fenerbahçe as he begins his second spell as head coach, declaring that the club must compete for trophies in...
5 suspects face charges 11 years after Fenerbahçe bus attack
Turkish prosecutors have reopened and expanded the investigation into the 2015 armed attack on the Fenerbahçe team bus, using mobile phone records, cell tower data, footprint evide...
Vance seeks political identity beyond Trump after GOP midterm losses
Vice President JD Vance is beginning to position himself as a leading voice in the Republican Party's future, shifting attention away from President Donald Trump and toward the pol...
Yemen airstrikes kill 22, wound 30 near Houthi-controlled capital
Airstrikes struck homes in a village near Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, on Saturday, killing at least 22 people and wounding 30 others, most of them women and children, a spokesman for t...
Tarkan's climate anthem gains traction ahead of COP31 in Antalya
Türkiye will use music, dance and art to bring its climate message to a global audience during the U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, with performances by major Tur...
Turkcell to showcase green technology investments at COP31
Turkish telecommunications and technology company Turkcell will present its investments in renewable energy, energy efficiency and digital transformation at the COP31 climate summi...
Fidan calls for global initiative to safeguard maritime chokepoints
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Saturday urged the international community to launch a global initiative to protect critical maritime chokepoints and strengthen internation...
Türkiye's Culture Route Festival ends yearlong journey in Adana
Adana is hosting the final stop of Türkiye's Culture Route Festival this year, bringing nine days of concerts, exhibitions, theater performances, traditional arts and culinary even...
Silva inherits Portugal captaincy after Ronaldo's retirement
Bernardo Silva has been named Portugal's new captain following Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement from international football, marking the beginning of a new leadership era for the nat...
Displaced Yemeni mothers collect plastic bottles to feed families
Two single mothers who fled their village three weeks ago are struggling to feed and keep their children warm in Yemen’s besieged city of Taiz, where they shelter in a damaged buil...
Cavaliers hand LeBron 8-point night in 119-95 rout of 76ers
LeBron James received a warm welcome from Northeast Ohio fans as the final Philadelphia 76ers starter introduced before Friday night's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. However...