Türkiye rejects EU's 2026 report as biased, unfair
Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday criticized the European Commission’s 2026 Türkiye Report, issued as part of the bloc’s annual enlargement package, saying it once again expo...
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Musk loses over $60B after Republican midterm election losses
Elon Musk’s fortune has shrunk by more than $60 billion following Republican setbacks in the U.S. midterm elections, despite the billionaire spending an estimated $446 million to h...
WHO warns 1 in 4 teens worldwide get almost no exercise
One in four adolescents worldwide gets less than an hour of physical activity per week, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Wednesday, raising concerns over the serious health...
Golan accuses Netanyahu of coup bid after election defeat
Israeli opposition leader Yair Golan on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of attempting to overturn last week’s parliamentary election results to remain in power...
Türkiye remembers iconic, controversial PM Ecevit
Thursday is the 20th anniversary of the passing of Bülent Ecevit, a prime minister who left his mark on Turkish politics both with controversies and remarkable achievements. The le...
Who's who: Abdul El-Sayed – 1st Muslim elected to US Senate
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, an Egyptian American Democrat and former public health official, made history Tuesday as the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate after defeating Republ...
Real Madrid move to appoint tennis legend Rafael Nadal to board
Real Madrid are preparing to bring tennis legend Rafael Nadal into their boardroom, with the club proposing the 22-time Grand Slam champion for a director's position. The Spanish g...
ECB's outgoing chief Lagarde calls for climate resilience ahead of COP31
The outgoing chief of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde, called on Europe Wednesday to boost climate-related insurance, invest more in power infrastructure and he...
Eurozone inflation climbs to 4% in October on spike in energy costs
Eurozone inflation accelerated further to mark a three-year high of 4.0% in October as the Middle East war fuelled a surge in energy costs, official data showed Wednesday. The figu...
Wind of change: US midterm elections deliver wave of historic firsts
The 2026 U.S. midterm elections set a series of historic firsts, with women and minority candidates breaking long-standing barriers in races for Congress and governorships. The res...
Israel after election: Political deadlock and Iran war
The Israeli general elections held on Oct. 27 have shaken Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s position in power and deepened uncertainty over the country’s political future. The el...
Israel after the election: Political deadlock and the Iran war
The Israeli general elections held on Oct. 27 have shaken Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s position in power and deepened uncertainty over the country’s political future. The el...
Turkish Parliament debates Mecca deal outlining collective commitments
Parliament is debating a bill Wednesday approving the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, a trilateral pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan aimed at strengthening collective defense, mil...
COP31 could drive Türkiye-Netherlands offshore wind cooperation
Türkiye and the Netherlands are working toward a declaration of intent to bolster their cooperation in offshore wind energy, Dutch Ambassador to Türkiye Alle Dorhout said Wed...
Will Turkish central bank continue easing? Analysts are split
The Turkish central bank resumed its easing cycle last month after an eight-month break, cutting rates by 100 basis points to 36% as it cited recent data and indicators confirmin...
Rich countries fall well short of climate funding: UN
Rich countries are well behind in providing the $305 billion needed each year to help developing nations address the impacts of climate change, even as extreme weather events beco...
Accusations pile up in former Istanbul mayor’s corruption trial
A week of hearings on the “Imamoğlu criminal organization,” as prosecutors called it, will come to a close in a few days, but former Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu was already corne...
Iran’s Khamenei sees no shift in US policy after Democratic wins
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, said Wednesday that anyone expecting U.S. policy toward Iran to change after Democrats won control of Congress was “seriously mis...
Australia defends landmark teen social media ban in court
Australia's world-first teen social media ban was a modest, non-partisan and justified curb on political expression, a lawyer for the government told the top court on Wednesday,...
Cyberattacks leave supermarket fridges across Europe running hot
Mysterious cyberattacks on European supermarket fridges have sent officials around the continent scrambling to figure out the cold, hard facts. Supermarkets in a number of European...
AÇEV pushes for child-focused investment ahead of COP31
The Mother Child Education Foundation (AÇEV) has called for early childhood development to be prioritized in global climate policies and financing, highlighting the disproportionat...
From observer to host, Türkiye rises in climate diplomacy
Türkiye, which has been involved in climate negotiations since the 1990s, when global climate talks gained momentum, is preparing to open a new chapter with its hosting of and pres...
Nuclear, defense, chips: New agenda for Türkiye-South Korea ties
We are in Seoul, South Korea, with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's delegation. Last November, South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung paid a state visit to Türkiye and most recently...
Spain opts for Cabinet changes after transport minister bows out
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Wednesday that Deputy Prime Minister Carlos Cuerpo will provisionally lead the Transport Ministry following Oscar Puente’s resignation ove...
Iran claims 4 tankers destroyed in Hormuz after hitting naval mines
Iran claimed Wednesday at least four oil tankers caught fire after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz, following a warning that no one would benefit from a return to war. It cam...
Türkiye's population exceeds 86.5M in October
Türkiye's population reached 86.5 million as of Oct. 1, increasing by more than 410,000 in the first nine months of the year, according to official data released by the Turkish Sta...
Turkish fund crisis impact varies, effect on real sector limited
The recent developments in Turkish financial markets amid the investigation following allegations of manipulation and the process of liquidation of dozens of funds are having a var...
Israel election body finds no vote fraud in blow to Netanyahu claims
Israel’s election commission revealed Wednesday it found no fraud in last week’s vote, undermining Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s attempts to discredit the results. Netanyahu...
Türkiye's water lifeline to TRNC stands firm as Greek side faces drought
The Greek Cypriot administration plans to allocate approximately 230 million euros (nearly $260 million) to water infrastructure and supplies in 2027 as worsening drought condition...
Messi, Mbappe lead tributes after Tenerife's de Miguel's death
Tributes have poured in from across the football world after Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel died aged 30 following a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a Spa...
Djokovic rallies past Vacherot to keep ATP Finals hopes alive
Novak Djokovic overcame a difficult opening test to beat Valentin Vacherot 6-7 (5), 7-5, 6-1 on Tuesday, keeping his ATP Finals qualification hopes alive with a comeback victory at...
Türkiye hosts international archives symposium in Istanbul
Türkiye's Presidential Directorate of State Archives will host an international symposium on archival science in Istanbul on Nov. 6-8, bringing together participants from 22 countr...
Canada defies CAS ruling, excludes Russia from World Juniors
Canada will not allow Russian or Belarusian ice hockey players to represent their countries at next month's IIHF World Junior Championship in Alberta, Prime Minister Mark Carney sa...
Raphinha double, Yamal opener lift Barcelona past Villa in UCL
Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona secured a convincing 3-0 Champions League victory over Aston Villa on Tuesday, ending the English side's perfect start to the competition. Five-t...
Arda Turan relishes Fenerbahçe reunion with ‘big brother’ Belözoğlu
Shakhtar Donetsk coach Arda Turan says facing Fenerbahçe has always brought him the greatest excitement of his football career, as he looks forward to meeting his close friend and...
Trabzonspor aim to keep European fire burning against Freiburg
Trabzonspor will look to extend their perfect start to the UEFA Conference League when they host German side Freiburg at Papara Park on Thursday, with Thomas Reis' men chasing a th...
OpenAI faces fresh scrutiny over years of internal security warnings
When OpenAI disclosed in October that it found a recording device planted in an executive conference room, a number of former employees had the same reaction - they were not surpri...
Beşiktaş put Europa League record on line against off-color Celtic
Beşiktaş will look to extend their impressive European campaign when they visit Celtic in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, with the Turkish side aiming to strengthen their posit...
WHO highlights health risks of climate crisis ahead of COP31
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that climate change's impact on human health will be a key issue at the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framewor...
Creative alliance: How luxury fashion embraces the arts
The relationship between luxury fashion and art goes back a long way. After all, if fashion designers are artists who create wearable works of art, then art has always been part of...
Abdul El-Sayed makes history as 1st Muslim elected to US Senate
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat Tuesday, becoming the first Muslim elected to the chamber and retaining a critical seat for his party. El-Sayed’s victo...
Antalya, Burdur launch new push to showcase ancient heritage
Tourism professionals in Türkiye's southern provinces of Antalya and Burdur will receive training on the region's archaeological treasures and share their knowledge with visitors t...
Stocks recover, dollar dips as Democrats score big in US midterms
Global stocks recovered by midday on Wednesday from lows hit overnight, while the dollar weakened, after Democrats won control of both the Senate and the House in the U.S. midterm...
Stocks slide as Democrats score big in US midterms, in blow to Trump
U.S. stock futures were slightly down and other markets were mixed as the dollar weakened on Wednesday in response to big wins by Democrats in the midterm elections. Stock index fu...
President Erdoğan meets top South Korean executives in Seoul visit
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with top South Korean executives from the technology, electronics, biotechnology, and chemical industries on Wednesday during his official visit...
In search of beauty: Rethinking art, time, civilization
A photograph can sometimes formulate a question more effectively than an entire conference on aesthetics. Recently, I encountered an image circulating on social media: on one side,...
Türkiye's ruling AK Party rebounds to first place in October poll
Türkiye's ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) has regained the lead in voter support, reaching 31.9% in an October election survey by MetroPOLL Research, while the New...
Collins Dictionary picks Gen Z slang 'mogging' as word of year
Collins Dictionary has named "mogging” – a slang word meaning to outshine someone or something – as its word of the year. Dictionary experts said Tuesday that the word, most often...
Democrats take Congress control in midterms sweep over Trump
Democrats won control of both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives Tuesday in a nationwide rebuke of President Donald Trump that is likely to limit his ability to advance h...
Staying with a page: Why we still need printed books
Do you understand a difficult text better when you read it on paper or on a screen? Before you answer, think of the last serious article or book you read. Where did your attention...
Ankara summit was a turning point for OTS
The 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) was held in Ankara on Oct. 29-30. This summit will go down in the history of Turkic nations as a significant turning poin...
Türkiye's role in building peace in Balkans
The Balkans remain neither in a general security crisis nor in a state of durable peace. Political polarization, fragile institutions, unresolved disputes and economic insecurity c...
Galatasaray beat Stuttgart 2-0 in Champions League
Galatasaray handed Stuttgart their first Champions League defeat of the season Tuesday as Russian midfielder Aleksei Batrakov struck twice in a blistering opening 15 minutes to sea...
Israeli claims of Iran chemical weapons threat divide US officials
Israeli intelligence allegations that Iran may be preparing to use chemical weapons against its adversaries have sparked debate within the U.S. administration, with officials quest...
Israeli ex-generals stand with Palestinians amid settler violence
Former senior Israeli military officials joined Palestinian farmers in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday to help harvest olives, in a rare show of solidarity as escalating attacks...
Israeli opposition slams Netanyahu over Trump's decision to end US aid
Israeli opposition leaders accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of jeopardizing the country's security and economy Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to...
Turkish innovation diaspora network eyes deeper tech ties with Poland
A new network of Turkish tech professionals in Europe made its public debut in Warsaw, pledging to turn brain drain into “brain circulation” and to open new channels of technology...
Türkiye deepens nuclear push with S.Korea deal as Akkuyu nears power
As Türkiye takes another step toward nuclear power with a new financing agreement with South Korea, the country’s growing nuclear ambitions trace back to a vision shaped by Berat A...
First lady Emine Erdoğan highlights Türkiye-South Korea friendship
First lady Emine Erdoğan has highlighted the historic friendship between Türkiye and South Korea, saying photographs taken by a Turkish soldier during the Korean War serve as both...
MIT chief Kalın discusses regional security with UAE leadership
National Intelligence Organization (MIT) chief Ibrahim Kalın met with senior Emirati officials in Abu Dhabi to discuss regional security, as Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates co...
At least 4 flights across Europe disrupted by hoax bomb threats
Bomb threats targeted four European flights Tuesday, leading to the temporary closure of a Warsaw airport, though all planes landed safely and no explosives were found, authorities...
US to stop $3.8B military aid to Israel by end of 2026: Trump
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he reached a deal with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end $4 billion in U.S. funding to Israel by the end of 2026. Speaking to Fox News' F...
What did the Casper NevoPro P40 RoHS assessment find?
The Casper NevoPro P40 received a PASS result in a RoHS assessment covering selected materials, including the applicable exemption for lead in copper alloys. For buyers seeking doc...
Turkish defense giant Aselsan inks $1.1B overseas contract
Turkish defense and electronics giant Aselsan announced on Tuesday that it signed a new $1.1 billion contract to supply air defense systems to an overseas customer. In a filing wit...
Fenerbahçe snub Conceicao as Belözoğlu leads coaching race
Fenerbahçe have ended negotiations with Portuguese coach Sergio Conceicao over disagreements on contract terms and turned their attention to former midfielder Emre Belözoğlu, who h...
‘No scarf in August’: Turkish opposition leader denies bribe
“Do they sell scarves in August?” Özgür Özel rhetorically asked during a speech on Tuesday. The leader of the main opposition New Party (YP) was accused by the son of a former lawm...
Israeli oppositions discuss ousting Netanyahu in nod for Eisenkot
Leaders of the Arab Joint List and Israel’s Democrats party agreed Tuesday to coordinate efforts to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government after their first meeting...
5 things you need to know about 2026 US midterm elections
Millions of Americans have already voted in early ballots while millions more headed for polling stations on Tuesday as the U.S. elects members of the House of Representatives, Sen...
Erdoğan hails ‘Anatolian revolution’ of 2002 with AK Party win
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a statement Tuesday on the anniversary of the Justice and Development Party's (AK Party) first election victory in 2002. “We opened the doors...
'Criminal network' uncovered behind Turkish fund scandal: Minister
Investigators probing a major investment fund scandal impacting Turkish financial markets have uncovered a "comprehensive criminal network" as the structure is not limited to "scam...
Real Madrid look to extend perfect Champions League run in Athens
Real Madrid will look to maintain their perfect start to the UEFA Champions League when they visit AEK Athens on Wednesday, with the Spanish giants aiming to extend their winning s...
Widening Russia-Ukraine naval war tests NATO's Black Sea limits
Persistent attacks in the escalating maritime war between Russia and Ukraine are creating a major challenge for NATO in the Black Sea, leaving member states Romania and Bulgaria ex...
Government ally warns Europe not to wag finger at Türkiye
A maritime jurisdiction deal Libya approved years after its signing with Türkiye was on the agenda of Devlet Bahçeli as he addressed fellow lawmakers of his Nationalist Movement Pa...
Africa CDC revises latest Ebola outbreak toll to over 5,300
Africa's top health agency revised the death toll from the continent's latest Ebola outbreak to 5,376 people, most of whom died in the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to Af...
Türkiye's Big 4 to bring youth teams to TRNC for friendship tourney
Youth teams from Beşiktaş, Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray and Trabzonspor will travel to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) this week for a two-day friendship tournament aimed...
Türkiye's Zeynep Sönmez cruises into Hong Kong Open 2nd round
Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sönmez opened her Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open campaign with a straight-sets victory over Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska on Tuesday, advancing to the...
Warsaw airport shut after flight from London lands over bomb threat
A bomb threat forced a London-to-Warsaw flight to make an unscheduled landing Tuesday at Warsaw-Modlin Airport, prompting authorities to close the facility until further notice. Se...
Strategic stock releases could help but energy problem not solved
Potential strategic stock releases and adjustments in global trade flows, alongside "some relief" in parts of the refined products market, could help ease some of the pressure in t...
London’s Sausage Walk turns dachshunds into fashion stars
London has always had a special talent for making the unusual feel perfectly normal. It is a city where centuries-old traditions coexist with eccentric creativity, where people dre...
Saudi-led anti-Houthi coalition downs drone headed toward Mecca
The Saudi-led coalition against the Houthis said it intercepted a drone over the Mecca region following a series of attacks by the Iran-backed militants against the kingdom. "Inter...
Antalya takes Türkiye’s nomadic heritage to the COP31 world stage
Türkiye will showcase Antalya’s traditional cuisine and Yörük culture at the U.N. climate summit COP31, offering international visitors an opportunity to experience the region’s cu...
Djokovic closing in on solution to season-long health struggles
Novak Djokovic believes he is close to overcoming the health problems that have disrupted his season as he targets a strong finish at the Paris Masters to boost his chances of qual...
FIFA opens access to documents behind scrapped $20B World Cup plan
FIFA will give its council members access to key documents relating to the abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal, a person with direct knowledge of the matter told Reute...
Bangladesh garment workers wage protests enter 4th day
Bangladesh police fired tear gas Tuesday to disperse garment workers on their fourth day of wage protests, which have disrupted factories and transport in the nation's vital export...
Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel dies after on-field collision
Spanish second-division club CD Tenerife confirmed Tuesday that striker Jesus de Miguel has died at the age of 30, a day after suffering a cardiac arrest following a collision with...
Germany’s Gen Z protests are a warning to Merz
Germany’s young people have inherited a familiar promise: study hard, work diligently and a secure future will follow. Increasingly, that promise collides with expensive housing, s...
Maritime legitimacy no longer in question
On Oct. 20, the decision by Libya's eastern-based House of Representatives to approve the 2019 maritime boundary delimitation agreement between Türkiye and Libya emerged as a signi...
Russell vows comeback after Antonelli's championship triumph
George Russell has promised to fight back after Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff described the Briton's difficult season as a "catastrophic moment" following teammate Kimi Antone...
Hidden world beneath Istanbul's Hagia Sophia emerges in restoration
Nearly 9 kilometers of hidden tunnels beneath Istanbul's Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque are being uncovered as part of ongoing restoration and conservation efforts, with around 3,000 to...
Fenerbahçe look to derail Liverpool's Champions League express
Fenerbahçe face a difficult test when they host Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, with the Turkish side desperate for their first victory in the competition and...
Şengün powers Rockets past Celtics as Bona's 76ers beat Bulls
Alperen Şengün delivered an impressive all-around performance with 26 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds as the Houston Rockets defeated the Boston Celtics 109-93 on Monday nigh...
German auto supplier Schaeffler to cut 3,460 jobs as crisis deepens
Top German auto parts supplier Schaeffler, whose customers include major European car brands, announced Tuesday that it planned to cut almost 3,500 jobs and close five sites in Eur...
Türkiye steps up tobacco fight as smoking kills 100,000 annually
Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu has called for stronger efforts to combat tobacco use, warning that smoking kills more than 100,000 people annually in Türkiye and that young people...
Suspected poison found in body of former Turkish intel officer
An examination of the body of Kaşif Kozinoğlu, a former intelligence officer who died in prison, reportedly of a heart attack, revealed toxic materials enough to kill a healthy per...
TWF to be largest shareholder in Togg as Vestel, Anadolu sell stakes
The Türkiye Wealth Fund (TWF) is set to become the largest shareholder in Turkish electric carmaker Togg after restructuring the company's ownership, the fund announced Tuesday. Th...
Türkiye's exports climb to $25.9B in October, trade deficit narrows
Türkiye's exports surged last month to post the highest-ever October figure, while imports were up only moderately, resulting in a narrowing trade deficit, a top official announced...
Turkish authorities launch anti-FETÖ ops, detain 21 suspects
Turkish authorities detained 21 suspects linked to the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ) in two separate investigations targeting the group's covert public-sector network and financial...
Local truce changes little as Russia returns to pummeling Ukraine
Russian overnight strikes pummeled Ukraine on Tuesday, according to authorities, as renewed fighting dimmed prospects for peace in the nearly five-year war. Strikes across the coun...
Australia's central bank hikes rates to highest since 2008
Australia's central bank hiked its key interest rate to an 18-year high on Tuesday, citing the prolonged war in the Middle East and elevated inflation. In a statement, the Reserve...
Elvis Presley enters AI copyright battle 49 years after his death
Elvis Presley was just 42 when he died on Aug. 16, 1977. He left behind millions of fans, timeless songs and a career that changed the course of music history. Nearly half a centur...