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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan greeted members of the press in Istanbul's Beyoglu district to commemorate Working Journalists' Day. He expressed his hopes for future anniversaries together, marking the occasion with several cabinet ministers.Türkiye's Communications Directorate paid tribute to press members on Working Journalists' Day, with special remembrance for reporters killed in Gaza. The message underscored the importance of press freedom and access to information.Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan asserted that the YPG/SDF, which Türkiye designates as a terrorist group, only alters its stance when confronted with force. He criticized the group's external alliances and called for its integration within Syria's state structure.Turkish Airlines has canceled 17 scheduled flights to Tehran, Tabriz, and Mashhad for Friday and Saturday, citing regional developments. The decision comes during ongoing protests across Iran.Türkiye’s foreign minister held talks with his Syrian counterpart as violence escalated in Aleppo following attacks by the YPG/SDF. The discussion focused on security developments, the stalled integration agreement with the terrorist group, and the humanitarian impact on civilians, including large-scale evacuations within the city.

Population maps have changed! The world's 20 most populous cities have been announced: Istanbul's position on the list stands out.

Yeni Şafak Newsroom

07:55, 07/01/2026, Wednesday

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Population maps have changed! The world's 20 most populous cities have been announced: Istanbul's position on the list stands out.

A new United Nations report listing the world's 20 most populous cities reveals that Tokyo remains the largest, with İstanbul, Türkiye ranking 14th. Asian megacities dominate the top of the list, highlighting the continued trend of urbanization in the region.

The United Nations has published its list of 'The World's Most Populous Cities'. While many cities from New York to Tokyo are included in the list, Istanbul's position stood out. Here are the 20 most populous cities in the world and Istanbul's place on that list...

The world's most populous cities have been announced.

<p><strong>The world's most populous cities have been announced.</strong></p><p><br></p>

In the ranking of 20 cities, Istanbul's position stood out.

<p><strong>In the ranking of 20 cities, Istanbul's position stood out.</strong></p><p><br></p>

20 - TIANJIN

Country: China

Population: 14 million

Continent: Asia

<p><strong><em><u>20 - TIANJIN</u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Country: China</strong></p><p><strong>Population: 14 million</strong></p><p><strong>Continent: Asia</strong></p><p><br></p>

19 - MANILA

Country: Philippines

Population: 14.4 million

Continent: Asia

<p><strong><em><u>19 - MANILA</u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Country: Philippines</strong></p><p><strong>Population: 14.4 million</strong></p><p><strong>Continent: Asia</strong></p>

18 - CALCUTTA

Country: India

Population: 15.1 million

Continent: Asia

<p><strong><em><u>18 - CALCUTTA</u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Country: India</strong></p><p><strong>Population: 15.1 million</strong></p><p><strong>Continent: Asia</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

17 - BUENOS AIRES

Country: Argentina

Population: 15.3 million

Continent: South America

<p><strong><em><u>17 - BUENOS AIRES</u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Country: Argentina</strong></p><p><strong>Population: 15.3 million</strong></p><p><strong>Continent: South America</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

16- LAGOS

Ülke: Nijerya

Nüfus: 15.4 milyon

Kıta: Afrika

<p><strong><em><u>16- LAGOS</u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Ülke: Nijerya</strong></p><p><strong>Nüfus: 15.4 milyon</strong></p><p><strong>Kıta: Afrika</strong></p>

15 - KINSHASA

Country: Congo

Population: 15.6 million

Continent: Africa

<p><strong><em><u>15 - KINSHASA</u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Country: Congo</strong></p><p><strong>Population: 15.6 million</strong></p><p><strong>Continent: Africa</strong></p>

14 - ISTANBUL

Country: Türkiye

Population: 15.6 million

Continent: Asia-Europe

<p><strong><em><u>14 - ISTANBUL</u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Country: Türkiye</strong></p><p><strong>Population: 15.6 million</strong></p><p><strong>Continent: Asia-Europe</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

13 - KARACHI

Country: Pakistan

Population: 16.8 million

Continent: Asia

<p><strong><em><u>13 - KARACHI</u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Country: Pakistan</strong></p><p><strong>Population: 16.8 million</strong></p><p><strong>Continent: Asia</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

12- CHONGQING

Country: China

Population: 16.8 million

Continent: Asia

<p><strong><em><u>12- CHONGQING</u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Country: China</strong></p><p><strong>Population: 16.8 million</strong></p><p><strong>Continent: Asia</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

11- NEW YORK CİTY

Ülke: ABD

Nüfus: 18.8 milyon

Kıta: Kuzey Amerika

<p><strong><em><u>11- NEW YORK CİTY</u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Ülke: ABD</strong></p><p><strong>Nüfus: 18.8 milyon</strong></p><p><strong>Kıta: Kuzey Amerika</strong></p>

10 - OSAKA

Country: Japan

Population: 19 million

Continent: Asia

<p><strong><em><u>10 - OSAKA</u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Country: Japan</strong></p><p><strong>Population: 19 million</strong></p><p><strong>Continent: Asia</strong></p>

9- MUMBAI

Country: India

Population: 20.9 million

Continent: Asia

<p><strong><em><u>9- MUMBAI</u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Country: India</strong></p><p><strong>Population: 20.9 million</strong></p><p><strong>Continent: Asia</strong></p><p><br></p>

8-BEIJING

Country: China

Population: 21.3 million

Continent: Asia

<p><strong><em><u>8-BEIJING</u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Country: China</strong></p><p><strong>Population: 21.3 million</strong></p><p><strong>Continent: Asia</strong></p>

7- CAIRO

Country: Egypt

Population: 21.7 million

Continent: Africa

<p><strong><em><u>7- CAIRO</u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Country: Egypt</strong></p><p><strong>Population: 21.7 million</strong></p><p><strong>Continent: Africa</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

6- MEXICO CITY

Country: Mexico

Population: 22.1 million

Continent: North America

<p><strong><em><u>6- MEXICO CITY</u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Country: Mexico</strong></p><p><strong>Population: 22.1 million</strong></p><p><strong>Continent: North America</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

5- SAO PAULO

Country: Brazil

Population: 22.4 million

Continent: South America

<p><strong><em><u>5- SAO PAULO</u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Country: Brazil</strong></p><p><strong>Population: 22.4 million</strong></p><p><strong>Continent: South America</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

4- DHAKA

Country: Bangladesh

Population: 22.4 million

Continent: Asia

<p><strong><em><u>4- DHAKA</u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Country: Bangladesh</strong></p><p><strong>Population: 22.4 million</strong></p><p><strong>Continent: Asia</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

3- SHANGHAI

Country: China

Population: 28.5 million

Continent: Asia

<p><strong><em><u>3- SHANGHAI</u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Country: China</strong></p><p><strong>Population: 28.5 million</strong></p><p><strong>Continent: Asia</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

2- DELHI

Country: India

Population: 32 million

Continent: Asia

<p><strong><em><u>2- DELHI</u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Country: India</strong></p><p><strong>Population: 32 million</strong></p><p><strong>Continent: Asia</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

1- TOKYO

Country: Japan

Population: 37.2 million

Continent: Asia

<p><strong><em><u>1- TOKYO</u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Country: Japan</strong></p><p><strong>Population: 37.2 million</strong></p><p><strong>Continent: Asia</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

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