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Trump and Putin hold 55-minute birthday call, agree on future envoy visit to Moscow

World

2 min read

Putin calls Donald Trump on his 80th birthday for a 55-minute conversation covering Ukraine ceasefire prospects, an imminent US-Iran nuclear agreement

Trump and Putin hold 55-minute birthday call, agree on future envoy visit to Moscow

Somaliland leader arrives in Israel to open Jerusalem embassy in historic first

Middle East

2 min read

Somaliland leader arrives in Israel for a historic two-day visit to inaugurate his territory's first-ever foreign embassy in Jerusalem

Somaliland leader arrives in Israel to open Jerusalem embassy in historic first

Iranian national wanted by Interpol caught at Istanbul Airport

Crime

1 min read

Iranian national wanted by Interpol caught at Istanbul Airport

Beirut airstrike shows US lacks will to uphold its commitments: Iran's top negotiator

Lebanon

3 min read VIDEO

Beirut airstrike shows US lacks will to uphold its commitments: Iran's top negotiator

Trump breaks with Israel after Beirut strike, warns deal with Iran is at risk

Middle East

2 min read

Trump breaks with Israel after Beirut strike, warns deal with Iran is at risk

Trump publicly condemns an Israeli strike on Beirut, warning it could undermine a nearly complete peace deal, as Tehran disputes his signing timeline

Iran reportedly agrees not to produce or acquire nuclear weapon under draft deal

Iran Deal

3 min read

Qatari delegation flies to Tehran as US-Iran deal hangs in balance

Iran Deal

3 min read

Tyra Banks sues Netflix over ANTM documentary

Tyra Banks sues Netflix over ANTM documentary

Cinema

1 min read

Malaysia sees sharp rise in dengue cases as new virus variant spreads

Malaysia sees sharp rise in dengue cases as new virus variant spreads

Asia & Pacific

1 min read

Australia beats Türkiye 2-0 in Vancouver World Cup clash

World Cup 2026

2 min read

Spotlight

France’s identity crisis in the Eastern Mediterranean

France’s identity crisis in the Eastern Mediterranean

Op-Ed

5 min read

Are Turkish-Russian ties collapsing?

Are Turkish-Russian ties collapsing?

Analysis

9 min read

Who are Türkiye's World Cup players?

Who are Türkiye's World Cup players?

2026 world cup

4 min read

Türkiye's World Cup return begins with 2-0 defeat to Australia

Türkiye's World Cup return begins with 2-0 defeat to Australia

2026 Fifa World Cup

The cannibal's fork: Staggering WFP report shows civilization rationing hunger, scarcity

The cannibal's fork: Staggering WFP report shows civilization rationing hunger, scarcity

A. Craig Copetas

The real risk in South Asia is not water scarcity, it's treaty breakdown

The real risk in South Asia is not water scarcity, it's treaty breakdown

A busy fortnight in the Balkans, but few answers

A busy fortnight in the Balkans, but few answers

Mustafa Cuhadar

A warning, not a threat: Understanding Erdogan’s speech on Israel

A warning, not a threat: Understanding Erdogan’s speech on Israel

War whoops and broken arrows: Iran swats down Trump’s $65 million Apache

War whoops and broken arrows: Iran swats down Trump’s $65 million Apache

A. Craig Copetas

Netanyahu's only domestic win is due to a man he constantly attacks

Netanyahu's only domestic win is due to a man he constantly attacks

Omer Ozkizilcik

Real threat to Putin may be Russia’s war fatigue

Real threat to Putin may be Russia’s war fatigue

Signatures in Riyadh tell more than Hejaz railway's ghost

Signatures in Riyadh tell more than Hejaz railway's ghost

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

$Ankara's anchoring moment: Can Türkiye save a fractured NATO?$

Ankara's anchoring moment: Can Türkiye save a fractured NATO?

Albania’s Flamingo Revolution is not only about Sazan Project but something bigger

Albania’s Flamingo Revolution is not only about Sazan Project but something bigger

Why can't France and Germany agree on joint fighter jet project?

Why can't France and Germany agree on joint fighter jet project?

Salih Mustafa Kazdal

America shrugs as Trump's lawyers argue president can raze Statue of Liberty

America shrugs as Trump's lawyers argue president can raze Statue of Liberty

A. Craig Copetas

The city brand paradox: More visitors or better lives?

Diplomatic pragmatism or moral failure? Navigating gender apartheid in Afghanistan

Diplomatic pragmatism or moral failure? Navigating gender apartheid in Afghanistan

How Syrian model for rehabilitating extremists actually works

How Syrian model for rehabilitating extremists actually works

Omer Ozkizilcik

May inflation eases, but relief for Turkish central bank remains limited

May inflation eases, but relief for Turkish central bank remains limited

Omer Faruk Bingol

India's Pakistan isolation strategy reaches its limits

India's Pakistan isolation strategy reaches its limits

Ambassador Tom Barrack gets Iraq brief, but what's next for Türkiye-US ties?

Ambassador Tom Barrack gets Iraq brief, but what's next for Türkiye-US ties?

Beyond nuclear deterrance: AI, cyber power set to define future wars

Beyond nuclear deterrance: AI, cyber power set to define future wars

Sabena Siddiqui

Why Belgrade's ties with Israel matter beyond Serbia

Why Belgrade's ties with Israel matter beyond Serbia

Albatros Rexhaj

Discover

‘The Electron Silk Road’: How regional wars force new energy maps

Featured

‘The Electron Silk Road’: How regional wars force new energy maps

Driven by the Russia-Ukraine and Iran conflicts, a massive global energy crisis ...

Troy is Anatolia: Türkiye’s cultural narrative reaches Colosseum

Heritage

Troy is Anatolia: Türkiye’s cultural narrative reaches Colosseum

Troy’s journey from its Anatolian museum to Rome’s Colosseum reflects Türkiye’s ...

Absent on roster, present on field: How this small Pakistani city keeps country on FIFA World Cup pitch

Featured

Absent on roster, present on field: How this small Pakistani city keeps country on FIFA World Cup pitch

Pakistan may not play in 2026 World Cup, but Sialkot-made footballs keep country...

Turkish Cuisine

Otto Eats: Menemen, where eggs go to become controversial

Food

8 min read

Otto Eats: Menemen, where eggs go to become controversial

From manti to haydari: 5 Turkish classics among TasteAtlas' best yogurt dishes

From manti to haydari: 5 Turkish classics among TasteAtlas' best yogurt dishes

Food

Otto Eats: Manti, the dumpling with an identity crisis

Otto Eats: Manti, the dumpling with an identity crisis

Featured

Featured

5 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Istanbul's M11 airport metro line suspends service until June 19

Istanbul's M11 airport metro line suspends service until June 19

How foreigners in Türkiye can watch 2026 World Cup matches on TV

How foreigners in Türkiye can watch 2026 World Cup matches on TV

Türkiye wedding costs surge, nearing ₺1.8M in 2026

Türkiye wedding costs surge, nearing ₺1.8M in 2026

By Koray Erdogan

Editor's Pick

'Ottoman Slap' is the only counterpunch to Putin’s bamboozling belligerence

'Ottoman Slap' is the only counterpunch to Putin’s bamboozling belligerence

Putin redirected his malevolence, and Europe—financier, armorer and political lifeline to Ukraine—drifted into Moscow’s sights not merely as a competitor but as a dark adversary cast in civilizational terms

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Australia beats Türkiye 2-0 in Vancouver World Cup clash

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Russian forces hold ‘strategic advantage’ in Ukraine war: Putin

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Kanye West concert pulls in 70,000 in Georgia after record Türkiye show

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Are Turkish-Russian ties collapsing, or returning to old normal?

5

Where to watch Türkiye’s 2026 World Cup matches in Istanbul

Iranian national wanted by Interpol caught at Istanbul Airport

Iranian national wanted by Interpol caught at Istanbul Airport

Crime

3 min read

Turkish police detain Interpol-wanted Iranian national at Istanbul Airport over drug trafficking, smuggling and immigration-related offenses

Istanbul's M11 airport metro line suspends service until June 19

Transport

3 min read

Rail service linking central Istanbul to Istanbul Airport temporarily suspended, with buses added to help travelers reach airport

Istanbul's M11 airport metro line suspends service until June 19

Türkiye ready for bigger role in NATO defense industry: Defense chief

Defense Industry

7 min read

Gorgun says Türkiye wants to be NATO's defense-industrial partner, not just a military ally, offering drones, air defense, cyber and joint production

Türkiye ready for bigger role in NATO defense industry: Defense chief

Türkiye detains 3 in operation against credit card cybercrime network

Crime

7 min read

MIT-coordinated raids in Istanbul and Kocaeli detained three suspects accused of using automated software to test credit cards; no losses occurred

Türkiye detains 3 in operation against credit card cybercrime network

Turkish market lifts inflation outlook, pushes first rate cut to September

Turkish market lifts inflation outlook, pushes first rate cut to September

inflation

4 min read

Gaming fuels Türkiye startup investments to $559.2M in Q1 2026: Report

Gaming fuels Türkiye startup investments to $559.2M in Q1 2026: Report

startups

5 min read

World Bank cuts Türkiye outlook to 2.8%, warns of global 'lost decade'

World Bank cuts Türkiye outlook to 2.8%, warns of global 'lost decade'

Turkish economy

6 min read

Somaliland leader arrives in Israel to open Jerusalem embassy in historic first

Somaliland leader arrives in Israel to open Jerusalem embassy in historic first

Middle East

5 min read

Somaliland leader arrives in Israel for a historic two-day visit to inaugurate his territory's first-ever foreign embassy in Jerusalem

Trump breaks with Israel after Beirut strike, warns deal with Iran is at risk

Trump breaks with Israel after Beirut strike, warns deal with Iran is at risk

Middle East

5 min read

Trump publicly condemns an Israeli strike on Beirut, warning it could undermine a nearly complete peace deal, as Tehran disputes his signing timeline

Iran warns Israeli strikes on Lebanon 'will not go unanswered'

Iran warns Israeli strikes on Lebanon 'will not go unanswered'

Middle East

3 min read

Iran warned Israel’s Beirut strikes would not go unanswered, while Tehran’s chief negotiator said the attack undermined talks with the US

UK defense spending talks 'ongoing' as new secretary signals budget renegotiation

UK defense spending talks 'ongoing' as new secretary signals budget renegotiation

Europe

11 min read

Britain's defense spending remains unresolved after two ministers quit over DIP, as new Secretary Dan Jarvis signals he may reopen the rejected plan

Trump to meet Egypt’s Sisi at G7 summit in France

Trump to meet Egypt’s Sisi at G7 summit in France

World

5 min read

China’s direct missile threat to Australia is growing: Report

China’s direct missile threat to Australia is growing: Report

Asia & Pacific

6 min read

Zelenskyy says dissatisfaction with Putin will keep rising ahead of Russian elections

Zelenskyy says dissatisfaction with Putin will keep rising ahead of Russian elections

World

5 min read

David Beckham honored with star on Hollywood walk of fame

David Beckham honored with star on Hollywood walk of fame

Lifestyle

5 min read

Natural white honey produced in Türkiye’s Taurus Mountains draws attention

Natural white honey produced in Türkiye’s Taurus Mountains draws attention

Food

5 min read

Lycian Way turns Antalya’s Adrasan into a hotstop for travelers

Lycian Way turns Antalya’s Adrasan into a hotstop for travelers

Travel

6 min read

Tyra Banks sues Netflix over ANTM documentary

Tyra Banks sues Netflix over ANTM documentary

Cinema

4 min read

Former host alleges streaming platform manipulated interview footage to portray her falsely in connection with assault claims

Mexico City unites Day of the Dead and World Cup celebrations

Culture

Mexico City unites Day of the Dead and World Cup celebrations

Topkapi Palace expands night visit program with new routes, sections

Events

2 min read

Expanded night tours add new Harem sections and extend access to key palace areas and Istanbul views

Topkapi Palace expands night visit program with new routes, sections

Historic mosque in central Türkiye captivates visitors with iron chains

Culture

6 min read

Local legends and Ahi culture interpretations add symbolic meaning to the iron chains hanging from the mosque’s minaret in central Türkiye

Historic mosque in central Türkiye captivates visitors with iron chains

Formula 1 drivers greet fans at Barcelona parade ahead of Grand Prix

Formula 1 drivers greet fans at Barcelona parade ahead of Grand Prix

Sports

5 min read

Fans gather across Türkiye to watch World Cup return

Fans gather across Türkiye to watch World Cup return

Football

Brazil, Scotland set tone with opening World Cup victories

Brazil, Scotland set tone with opening World Cup victories

Football

6 min read

Club

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P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

34

77

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

34

74

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

34

69

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

34

60

5

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

34

57

6

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

34

55

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

34

51

8

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RIZESPOR

34

41

9

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

34

40

10

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

34

37

11

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

34

37

12

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

34

37

13

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

34

35

14

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

34

34

15

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

34

33

16

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

34

32

17

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

34

30

18

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

34

30

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

Rome freaks out as Harvard-trained Turkish researcher threatens to bring academic work to Italy

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

2 min read

Rome freaks out as Harvard-trained Turkish researcher threatens to bring academic work to Italy

Beijing panics as Trump’s reality TV aura washes out Xi’s Winnie-the-Pooh charm

Beijing panics as Trump’s reality TV aura washes out Xi’s Winnie-the-Pooh charm

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

2 min read

Operation Epic Fury targets Paltrow in new war on insurgent influencers

Operation Epic Fury targets Paltrow in new war on insurgent influencers

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

5 min read

Sightseeing Around Türkiye

Istanbul antique markets: Where to shop and what to know

Istanbul antique markets

6 min read

Istanbul antique markets: Where to shop and what to know

Turkish resort town Cesme sees booking surge after 9-day Eid holiday extension

Turkish resort town Cesme sees booking surge after 9-day Eid holiday extension

Travel

1 min read

F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda shares Istanbul visit with ‘Istan-beautiful’ post

F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda shares Istanbul visit with ‘Istan-beautiful’ post

Lifestyle

2 min read

IN PICTURES

Wildfire ravages forested land across Türkiye’s Canakkale

Wildfire ravages forested land across Türkiye’s Canakkale

Eastern Thrace faces severe drought as reservoirs and ponds dry

Eastern Thrace faces severe drought as reservoirs and ponds dry

Looted Roman columns and Ottoman relics found in Antalya shop priced up to $980

Looted Roman columns and Ottoman relics found in Antalya shop priced up to $980

Türkiye's private sector foreign debt hits $195.4B, highest in 67 months

Türkiye's private sector foreign debt hits $195.4B, highest in 67 months

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Trump and Putin hold 55-minute birthday call, agree on future envoy visit to Moscow

Trump and Putin hold 55-minute birthday call, agree on future envoy visit to Moscow

Jun 14 2026

Somaliland leader arrives in Israel to open Jerusalem embassy in historic first

Somaliland leader arrives in Israel to open Jerusalem embassy in historic first

Jun 14 2026

Trump breaks with Israel after Beirut strike, warns deal with Iran is at risk

Trump breaks with Israel after Beirut strike, warns deal with Iran is at risk

Jun 14 2026

Iranian national wanted by Interpol caught at Istanbul Airport

Iranian national wanted by Interpol caught at Istanbul Airport

Jun 14 2026

Iran warns Israeli strikes on Lebanon 'will not go unanswered'

Iran warns Israeli strikes on Lebanon 'will not go unanswered'

Jun 14 2026

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