Turkey’s Baykar tests K2 swarm kamikaze drones for first time: What to know Baykar tested its K2 and new loitering drones, featuring AI-driven swarm capabilities and the ability to operate under GPS jamming. Turkey
Newsletter: City Pulse Istanbul Contemporary art takes over restored Byzantine cistern Also this week: Istanbul rooftops, Balat’s art scene and women-led cinema By Nazlan Ertan In Izmir and Istanbul, reporting on culture
Trump envoy Barrack’s embrace of 'strong leaders' sparks fury in Turkey Turkish opposition members say envoy Tom Barrack’s remarks praising “strong leaders” and monarchies undermine Turkey’s democratic tradition and embolden President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Turkey
How Syria's border opening with Iraq redefines Turkey-Kurd balance After years of closure, the reopening of al-Yaaroubiya crossing is redrawing Kurdish economic leverage and reinforcing Turkey’s regional strategy. Syria
Analysis Italy’s TB3 drone deal signals turn toward Turkey amid US-NATO tensions By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Newsletter: Turkey Turkey eyes gains as US exits Syria By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Newsletter: City Pulse Istanbul Izmir opens new art center backed by Centre Pompidou By Nazlan Ertan In Izmir and Istanbul, reporting on culture
Analysis Is Syria’s Sharaa poised to outdo Turkey in formalizing gains for Kurds? By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Reports Hamas' political bureau relocated to Turkey false, Turkish sources say Turkish diplomatic sources refutes claims of Hamas political leaders relocating from Qatar to Turkey, following media reports. Turkey
Turkey blocked Israeli President Herzog’s flight to COP29 in Azerbaijan, officials confirm Ankara denied for Herzog’s aircraft to fly over Turkish airspace to reach Baku. Turkey
BRICS offers Turkey 'partner country' status, Turkish trade minister says The Turkish trade minister stopped short of clarifying whether Ankara accepted the offer or not. Turkey
Turkey postpones debate on controversial ‘foreign agent’ law amid public outcry The move follows criticism from the opposition and civil society over potential threats to free speech and media independence. Turkey
After Trump win, Turkey hopeful on Syria reconciliation, US withdrawal Ankara expresses hope for mending ties with Damascus as well as a potential US military exit from northern Syria following Trump’s victory. Turkey
Analysis Are Turkey's Erdogan and his nationalist ally about to fall out over Kurds? For weeks assorted Turkish officials have been leaking claims that there is indeed daylight between the president and his ally of a sort that may even result in an unraveling of their nine-year partnership that has helped keep the AKP in power. By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Turkey’s proposed ‘foreign agent’ law threatens press freedom, critics say The bill is seen as a major blow to the already weak independent civil society organizations in Turkey. Turkey
Analysis As Erdogan hails Trump's return, what awaits Turkey-US ties? The personal rapport between Erdogan and Trump could create a net positive for US-Turkish relations. By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Erdogan invites Trump to Turkey, seeking end to US-Syrian Kurd alliance The Turkish president described his conversation with the US president-elect as “sincere,” revealing that it had taken place while Donald Trump was at a family dinner that included Elon Musk. Turkey
Turkey's Erdogan, Cyprus president hold rare chat as Fidan heads to Athens The chat comes at a time when Turkey is pursuing enhanced defense cooperation with Europe. Turkey
Turkey’s Erdogan congratulates 'friend' Trump, but can bond survive friction over Gaza, Syria’s Kurds? Despite occasional spats, Trump and Erdogan got along famously during the former president's first term. Turkey
Feature How US policy on Azerbaijan could sway Armenian vote in Pennsylvania The Armenian National Committee of America has not endorsed a candidate in the US presidential election, with its supporters saying neither the vice president nor former president show sufficient support for Armenian causes. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change