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US withdraws nearly quarter of troops from Syria, closes major bases

Middle East

3 min read

US withdraws 500 troops from Syria and closes multiple bases, including al-Omar oil field, as part of consolidation plan

US withdraws nearly quarter of troops from Syria, closes major bases

Türkiye’s inflation cools to 35% in May, triggering rally on Istanbul exchange

Economy

3 min read

Price pressures ease notably on both annual and monthly basis, according to the TurkStat

Türkiye’s inflation cools to 35% in May, triggering rally on Istanbul exchange

Third round of Russia-Ukraine talks likely to be held in Istanbul again: Report

Conflicts

3 min read

Third round of Russia-Ukraine talks likely to be held in Istanbul again: Report

Turkish court accepts indictment on voter fraud which can oust CHP leader Ozgur Ozel

Politics

4 min read

Turkish court accepts indictment on voter fraud which can oust CHP leader Ozgur Ozel

US to reduce number of military bases in Syria to 1: Special Envoy Barrack

Middle East

2 min read

US to reduce number of military bases in Syria to 1: Special Envoy Barrack

US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack says America will reduce military bases from eight to eventually one, with the anti-Daesh mission 99% complete

Trump’s patience with Ukraine war fading, views Türkiye as key to peace: US Envoy

Diplomacy

2 min read

President Erdogan renews offer to host Putin-Zelenskyy-Trump meeting in Türkiye

Diplomacy

1 min read

Researchers recreate 5,000-year-old Egyptian blue pigment using ancient techniques

Researchers recreate 5,000-year-old Egyptian blue pigment using ancient techniques

History

3 min read

London's historic double-decker hosts Turkish afternoon tea experience

London's historic double-decker hosts Turkish afternoon tea experience

Events

1 min read

Ancient figurines returned: Switzerland repatriates 7 Bronze Age artifacts to Türkiye

Culture

4 min read

Anatolia's oldest known stone figurines unearthed at Türkiye’s Kizilin Cave

Anatolia's oldest known stone figurines unearthed at Türkiye’s Kizilin Cave

Exclusive

4 min read

How Tekfur Palace became one of Istanbul’s most unique museums

How Tekfur Palace became one of Istanbul’s most unique museums

History

3 min read

Burnout, loneliness and the cost of 'making it abroad'

Burnout, loneliness and the cost of 'making it abroad'

Expats

5 min read

Can China still become a superpower despite its soft power shortcomings?

Can China still become a superpower despite its soft power shortcomings?

Soft power

6 min read

Archaeologist of psyche: Freud’s office and his passion for antiquity

Culture

Archaeologist of psyche: Freud’s office and his passion for antiquity

Freud’s Vienna office, rich with ancient artifacts, was more than a workspace—it...

Analysis: US' bold Syria policy — and what it may lead to

Op-Ed

Analysis: US' bold Syria policy — and what it may lead to

US might start regaining its long-lost global reputation as a peacemaker and jus...

'Amrum' film review: Innocence, identity loss and childhood confusion

Cinema

'Amrum' film review: Innocence, identity loss and childhood confusion

'Amrum' is a historical drama by Fatih Akin, co-written with Hark Bohm, drawing ...

Expats in Türkiye

Izmir mayor joins garbage cleanup as over 23,000 workers on strike

Izmir mayor joins garbage cleanup as over 23,000 workers on strike

Türkiye eases foreign investor access to Istanbul exchange with new digital platform

Türkiye eases foreign investor access to Istanbul exchange with new digital platform

Must-see Antalya beaches and all you need to know about protests against paid access

Must-see Antalya beaches and all you need to know about protests against paid access

By Nishwa Tasavvar

Editor's Pick

Trump doctrine takes root in Syria: Closer look at US envoy Barrack’s Sykes-Picot remarks

Trump doctrine takes root in Syria: Closer look at US envoy Barrack’s Sykes-Picot remarks

The ambassador's message marks a break from imposed models and signals a regional realignment as Washington looks to focus on other parts of the world

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6.0 magnitude earthquake hits Türkiye, Greece, and Egypt, triggering tsunami warning

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Saudi Arabia to lift 73-year alcohol ban ahead of World Cup

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Russia alleges Macron, Merz and Starmer had cocaine party in Kyiv in a veiled statement

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India targets Noor Khan airbase in Rawalpindi, marking dangerous escalation in conflict

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Misinformation leads to boycott calls in India for Turkish companies

Insight

Analysis: US' bold Syria policy — and what it may lead to

Analysis: US' bold Syria policy — and what it may lead to

Italy-Türkiye Summit strengthens strategic partnership amid changing global order

Italy-Türkiye Summit strengthens strategic partnership amid changing global order

Erdogan's complex image in Pakistan and why it keeps changing

Erdogan's complex image in Pakistan and why it keeps changing

Nishwa Tasavvar

Turkish court accepts indictment on voter fraud which can oust CHP leader Ozgur Ozel

Turkish court accepts indictment on voter fraud which can oust CHP leader Ozgur Ozel

Politics

7 min read

Turkish court accepts indictment against 12 suspects including Imamoglu over alleged vote buying at CHP's 38th Congress

Bayraktar TB3 achieves another milestone with 100 sorties on naval vessel

Defense

8 min read

Turkish Bayraktar TB3 drone completes 100 sorties on TCG Anadolu vessel, demonstrating AI-assisted autonomous takeoff and landing capabilities

Bayraktar TB3 achieves another milestone with 100 sorties on naval vessel

Türkiye hit by 5.8 magnitude earthquake off Mugla's Marmaris coast

Nation

3 min read

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake in the Mediterranean Sea affected 69 people in Türkiye’s Mugla province, with a 14-year-old girl dying from a panic attack

Türkiye hit by 5.8 magnitude earthquake off Mugla's Marmaris coast

FM Fidan hails 'constructive atmosphere' in 2nd round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul

Diplomacy

4 min read

‘Guided by collective will of our leaders, result-oriented approach displayed by both sides to end losses in war is commendable,’ says Fidan

FM Fidan hails 'constructive atmosphere' in 2nd round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul

Eurozone inflation falls to 8-month low, below central bank target

Eurozone inflation falls to 8-month low, below central bank target

Economy

4 min read

Istanbul inflation slows in May despite persistent food price pressures

Istanbul inflation slows in May despite persistent food price pressures

Economy

4 min read

Türkiye’s exports hit 102-year record in May despite global headwinds: Trade Minister

Türkiye’s exports hit 102-year record in May despite global headwinds: Trade Minister

Economy

3 min read

US withdraws nearly quarter of troops from Syria, closes major bases

US withdraws nearly quarter of troops from Syria, closes major bases

Middle East

4 min read

US withdraws 500 troops from Syria and closes multiple bases, including al-Omar oil field, as part of consolidation plan

US to reduce number of military bases in Syria to 1: Special Envoy Barrack

US to reduce number of military bases in Syria to 1: Special Envoy Barrack

Middle East

5 min read

US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack says America will reduce military bases from eight to eventually one, with the anti-Daesh mission 99% complete

Israel decides not to send delegation to Doha negotiations: Media

Israel decides not to send delegation to Doha negotiations: Media

Middle East

6 min read

Tel Aviv decided not to send a negotiation delegation to Doha despite Hamas expressing readiness for indirect talks on Gaza cease-fire

US proposal reportedly allows limited uranium enrichment in Iran

US proposal reportedly allows limited uranium enrichment in Iran

Middle East

5 min read

White House offer contradicts officials' statements on complete dismantlement of Iran's nuclear program

Moscow, Ankara aim to safeguard global security, interests: Russian FM Spox

Moscow, Ankara aim to safeguard global security, interests: Russian FM Spox

Russia

5 min read

Dutch government falls as far-right leader Wilders quits coalition over immigration

Dutch government falls as far-right leader Wilders quits coalition over immigration

Europe

6 min read

Third round of Russia-Ukraine talks likely to be held in Istanbul again: Report

Third round of Russia-Ukraine talks likely to be held in Istanbul again: Report

Conflicts

4 min read

Mount Etna eruption sends tourists fleeing for their lives as massive smoke clouds engulf area

Mount Etna eruption sends tourists fleeing for their lives as massive smoke clouds engulf area

Etna

2 min read

Guns N' Roses pay tribute to Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi ahead of Istanbul concert

Guns N' Roses pay tribute to Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi ahead of Istanbul concert

Lifestyle

1 min read

Magnitude 4.0 earthquake strikes Türkiye's resort town of Alanya

Magnitude 4.0 earthquake strikes Türkiye's resort town of Alanya

Environment

1 min read

Researchers recreate 5,000-year-old Egyptian blue pigment using ancient techniques

Researchers recreate 5,000-year-old Egyptian blue pigment using ancient techniques

History

4 min read

WSU researchers recreate 5,000-year-old Egyptian blue pigment using ancient recipes, unlocking new insights and tech potential from ancient Egypt

Anatolia's oldest known stone figurines unearthed at Türkiye’s Kizilin Cave

Exclusive

Exclusive

6 min read

Antalya’s Kizilin site yields Anatolia’s oldest human figurines, offering new insights into symbolic art from 19,000 years ago

Anatolia's oldest known stone figurines unearthed at Türkiye’s Kizilin Cave

A Red fez and suit: The traditional dress of Cape Malay Muslims

South Africa

4 min read

Ottoman scholar Abu Bakr Effendi introduced the fez to Cape Town’s Muslims, where it became a symbol of Islamic identity and global connection

A Red fez and suit: The traditional dress of Cape Malay Muslims

London's historic double-decker hosts Turkish afternoon tea experience

Events

2 min read

Hafiz Mustafa reimagines London’s tea tradition with Turkish treats, live oud music, and a cultural tour aboard a red double-decker bus

London's historic double-decker hosts Turkish afternoon tea experience

A major move in Turkish women's volleyball: Hande Baladin joins Fenerbahce

A major move in Turkish women's volleyball: Hande Baladin joins Fenerbahce

Volleyball

1 min read

Olympiakos owner calls for Turkish coach Ataman’s arrest after heated match

Olympiakos owner calls for Turkish coach Ataman’s arrest after heated match

Basketball

2 min read

Türkiye's Alves Kablo crushes Wisla Krakow 6-1 to claim 2025 Amputee Champions League title in Ankara

Türkiye's Alves Kablo crushes Wisla Krakow 6-1 to claim 2025 Amputee Champions League title in Ankara

Football

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Club

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

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FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

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REEDER SAMSUNSPOR

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64

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BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

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62

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RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

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İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

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TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

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GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

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ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

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KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

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TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

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CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

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BELLONA KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

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GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

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45

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ONVO ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

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44

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SİPAY BODRUM FK

BODRUM FK

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37

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NET GLOBAL SİVASSPOR

SİVASSPOR

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35

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ATAKAŞ HATAYSPOR

HATAYSPOR

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ADANA DEMİRSPOR A.Ş.

ADANA DEMİRSPOR

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Fraud

Burj Al Babas fraud case: Turkish ghost castle project under trial for $67M scam

Nation

4 min read

Burj Al Babas fraud case: Turkish ghost castle project under trial for $67M scam

Navigating Turkish capital Ankara in 2025: What to do and where to go?

Ankara

Navigating Turkish capital Ankara in 2025: What to do and where to go?

Ankara stands as Türkiye's political powerhouse where 3,000 years of history blends with governance, offering visitors in 2025 unique opportunity to explore both ancient landmarks and contemporary Tur...

By Nishwa Tasavvar

IN PICTURES

Eurozone inflation falls to 8-month low, below central bank target

Eurozone inflation falls to 8-month low, below central bank target

Signs of easing inflation heighten expectations of back-to-back cuts amid US tariff pressure

Moscow, Ankara aim to safeguard global security, interests: Russian FM Spox

Moscow, Ankara aim to safeguard global security, interests: Russian FM Spox

Dutch government falls as far-right leader Wilders quits coalition over immigration

Dutch government falls as far-right leader Wilders quits coalition over immigration

Researchers recreate 5,000-year-old Egyptian blue pigment using ancient techniques

Researchers recreate 5,000-year-old Egyptian blue pigment using ancient techniques

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Bayraktar TB3 achieves another milestone with 100 sorties on naval vessel

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Eurozone inflation falls to 8-month low, below central bank target

Eurozone inflation falls to 8-month low, below central bank target

Jun 03 2025

Moscow, Ankara aim to safeguard global security, interests: Russian FM Spox

Moscow, Ankara aim to safeguard global security, interests: Russian FM Spox

Jun 03 2025

Dutch government falls as far-right leader Wilders quits coalition over immigration

Dutch government falls as far-right leader Wilders quits coalition over immigration

Jun 03 2025

Researchers recreate 5,000-year-old Egyptian blue pigment using ancient techniques

Researchers recreate 5,000-year-old Egyptian blue pigment using ancient techniques

Jun 03 2025

Türkiye’s exports hit 102-year record in May despite global headwinds: Trade Minister

Türkiye’s exports hit 102-year record in May despite global headwinds: Trade Minister

Jun 03 2025

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