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Israeli minister calls for extending border to Lebanon's Litani River, annexing south

Middle East

4 min read

Israeli Minister Smotrich calls for extending country's border to Lebanon's Litani River as military destroys bridge crossings, escalates assault

Israeli minister calls for extending border to Lebanon's Litani River, annexing south

UN rapporteur says world has given Israel 'a licence to torture Palestinians'

Middle East

2 min read

UN rapporteur accuses Israel of turning torture into state policy across Palestinian territories, says international community bears responsibility

UN rapporteur says world has given Israel 'a licence to torture Palestinians'

Shadow fleet and sanctioned tankers now dominate Hormuz strait traffic

Strait Of Hormuz

4 min read

Shadow fleet and sanctioned tankers now dominate Hormuz strait traffic

US-donated C-130 Hercules crashes in Colombia on takeoff, at least 80 dead

Americas

4 min read

US-donated C-130 Hercules crashes in Colombia on takeoff, at least 80 dead

Iran's parliament speaker Ghalibaf denies US talks, calls Trump claims 'fake news'

Middle East

5 min read

Iran's parliament speaker Ghalibaf denies US talks, calls Trump claims 'fake news'

Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, identified by Israeli media as the senior Iranian figure in reported US diplomatic contacts

Trump announces US-Iran talks, suspends power plant strikes for 5 days

Iran War

2 min read

Iran threatens to mine entire Persian Gulf if coasts or islands attacked

Iran War

3 min read

Does Trump's Epic Fury spell game over for Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and beyond

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

Does Trump's Epic Fury spell game over for Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and beyond

Opinion

6 min read

Why Syria’s alcohol bans and Newroz celebrations are inextricably linked

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

Why Syria’s alcohol bans and Newroz celebrations are inextricably linked

Opinion

2 min read

Galatasaray's Osimhen to buy Istanbulspor and build Nigeria-Türkiye talent pipeline

Football

2 min read

Iran Under Attack

Trump’s inflation battle could be just as tough as Iran war

Trump’s inflation battle could be just as tough as Iran war

Op-Ed

3 min read

UAE hints support for regime change in Iran, as top diplomat dubs Iran 'terrorist'

UAE hints support for regime change in Iran, as top diplomat dubs Iran 'terrorist'

United Arab Emirates

6 min read

Iran affixes Spanish PM Sanchez's anti-war quotes to missiles targeting Israel

Iran affixes Spanish PM Sanchez's anti-war quotes to missiles targeting Israel

World

2 min read

Biggest-ever energy crisis: IEA warns Hormuz could trigger economic fallout

Biggest-ever energy crisis: IEA warns Hormuz could trigger economic fallout

Hormuz crisis

2 min read

Gulf war playbill: The comedy of terrors

Gulf war playbill: The comedy of terrors

A. Craig Copetas

When will Iran end the war?

When will Iran end the war?

Joe Kent’s resignation exposes divisions in Trump’s inner circle

Joe Kent’s resignation exposes divisions in Trump’s inner circle

What gold price drop means for Türkiye’s economy amid surging oil prices

What gold price drop means for Türkiye’s economy amid surging oil prices

Omer Faruk Bingol

Is peace in Lebanon ever more than a pause between wars?

Is peace in Lebanon ever more than a pause between wars?

Mustafa Selman Yaylali

How Orban's domestic, foreign policies risk alienating Hungary’s NATO allies

How Orban's domestic, foreign policies risk alienating Hungary’s NATO allies

Bigger, smarter than Iran's Shahed-136: Meet Baykar's new 'kamikaze' drone K2

Bigger, smarter than Iran's Shahed-136: Meet Baykar's new 'kamikaze' drone K2

The Trump barrage: Disrupting post-Cold War order

The Trump barrage: Disrupting post-Cold War order

How Iranian attacks are pushing Gulf toward Türkiye, Israel

How Iranian attacks are pushing Gulf toward Türkiye, Israel

War in Levant: Beirut, where the echo is louder than the strike

War in Levant: Beirut, where the echo is louder than the strike

A. Craig Copetas

From Dam al-Akhawain to Hormuz: Crimson, blood and trade

From Dam al-Akhawain to Hormuz: Crimson, blood and trade

Salih Mustafa Kazdal

Türkiye helps Iraqi oil bypass Strait of Hormuz crisis

Türkiye helps Iraqi oil bypass Strait of Hormuz crisis

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

War in Iran: How China bought Iranian oil nobody was selling

War in Iran: How China bought Iranian oil nobody was selling

Henry Hopwood-Phillips

Is Israel next?

Is Israel next?

Omer Ozkizilcik

Why silence at awards ceremonies is no longer neutral

Why silence at awards ceremonies is no longer neutral

Selin Hacialioglu

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Rainwater, traditional techniques boost 2026 artichoke yield in Türkiye

Food

Rainwater, traditional techniques boost 2026 artichoke yield in Türkiye

Strong winter rainfall, traditional farming techniques lead to projected 20% inc...

Türkiye rises as safe haven for German tourists amid Middle East tensions

Tourism

Türkiye rises as safe haven for German tourists amid Middle East tensions

German tourists shift toward safer, value-driven destinations, with Türkiye lead...

Dubai property sales down over 30% year-over-year since Iran war began

dubai

Dubai property sales down over 30% year-over-year since Iran war began

Sales drop sharply as war raises security fears over a prolonged conflict, but p...

Turkish Cuisine

Rich holiday tradition: Türkiye’s iconic 'yuvalama' dish explained

Food

2 min read

Rich holiday tradition: Türkiye’s iconic 'yuvalama' dish explained

Tiny stuffed vine leaves hide centuries-old Turkish tradition

Tiny stuffed vine leaves hide centuries-old Turkish tradition

Food

3 min read

A taste of the Aegean: Olive oil stuffed artichoke takes center stage in Izmir

A taste of the Aegean: Olive oil stuffed artichoke takes center stage in Izmir

Food

3 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Weather alerts hit Türkiye as 15 provinces face storms ahead of Eid holiday

Weather alerts hit Türkiye as 15 provinces face storms ahead of Eid holiday

Türkiye opens free travel across highways bridges, metro lines for Eid al-Fitr

Türkiye opens free travel across highways bridges, metro lines for Eid al-Fitr

Istanbul announces free transport, events, public services for Eid al-Fitr 2026

Istanbul announces free transport, events, public services for Eid al-Fitr 2026

Editor's Pick

No sense in fighting 'neighbor' for Israel's sake in Gulf war: Turkish official

No sense in fighting 'neighbor' for Israel's sake in Gulf war: Turkish official

Ankara avoids entanglement in the Hormuz crisis, prioritizing regional stability and its own energy security over US and Israeli demands

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Galatasaray's Osimhen to buy Istanbulspor and build Nigeria-Türkiye talent pipeline

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Iran denies any talks with Trump, claims he 'retreated'

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US seeks $5 trillion from Gulf states to stop Iran war: Omani analyst

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US-donated C-130 Hercules crashes in Colombia on takeoff, at least 80 dead

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Gulf war: Does Trump's Epic Fury spell game over for Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and beyond

Türkiye reaches out to Germany in bid to end Middle East conflict

Türkiye reaches out to Germany in bid to end Middle East conflict

Diplomacy

1 min read

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul discuss efforts to end the war in Iran

Young footballer killing in Istanbul draws Turkish celebrities into probe

Crime

5 min read

Fatal shooting that killed 21-year-old footballer expands into complex investigation involving musicians, influencers, business figures

Young footballer killing in Istanbul draws Turkish celebrities into probe

Hidden cache of 7,550 artifacts seized at Turkish port before shipment to Italy

Antiquities Smuggling

7 min read

Thousands of historical artifacts were seized at Port Cesme after customs uncovered a hidden compartment in a truck heading to Italy

Hidden cache of 7,550 artifacts seized at Turkish port before shipment to Italy

Türkiye's top diplomat holds calls with Iran, Egypt, EU and US on 'ending war'

Diplomacy

7 min read

Turkish FM Fidan held calls with Iran, Egypt, the EU, and US officials on steps to end the war, as he recently warned Israel may prolong the conflict

Türkiye's top diplomat holds calls with Iran, Egypt, EU and US on 'ending war'

Wall Street rallies as Trump’s remarks on Iran lift all major indices

Wall Street rallies as Trump’s remarks on Iran lift all major indices

Wall Street

4 min read

Türkiye’s 2-year yields rise to 44.7%, risk gauge at highest since June 2025

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featured

Türkiye’s 2-year yields rise to 44.7%, risk gauge at highest since June 2025

Turkish economy

6 min read

Istanbul Airport becomes Europe’s busiest with nearly 1,400 daily flights

Istanbul Airport becomes Europe’s busiest with nearly 1,400 daily flights

Istanbul Airport

3 min read

Israeli minister calls for extending border to Lebanon's Litani River, annexing south

Israeli minister calls for extending border to Lebanon's Litani River, annexing south

Middle East

7 min read

Israeli Minister Smotrich calls for extending country's border to Lebanon's Litani River as military destroys bridge crossings, escalates assault

UN rapporteur says world has given Israel 'a licence to torture Palestinians'

UN rapporteur says world has given Israel 'a licence to torture Palestinians'

Middle East

5 min read

UN rapporteur accuses Israel of turning torture into state policy across Palestinian territories, says international community bears responsibility

Shadow fleet and sanctioned tankers now dominate Hormuz strait traffic

Shadow fleet and sanctioned tankers now dominate Hormuz strait traffic

Strait Of Hormuz

7 min read

Sanctioned tankers and shadow fleet vessels now dominate the trickle of shipping still moving through the Strait of Hormuz

Iran's parliament speaker Ghalibaf denies US talks, calls Trump claims 'fake news'

Iran's parliament speaker Ghalibaf denies US talks, calls Trump claims 'fake news'

Middle East

11 min read

Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, identified by Israeli media as the senior Iranian figure in reported US diplomatic contacts

US-donated C-130 Hercules crashes in Colombia on takeoff, at least 80 dead

US-donated C-130 Hercules crashes in Colombia on takeoff, at least 80 dead

Americas

7 min read

Trump says US negotiating with mystery Iranian figure, but Tehran denies any talks

Trump says US negotiating with mystery Iranian figure, but Tehran denies any talks

World

8 min read

Trial over Greece’s deadly Greece train crash halts within hours, adjourned to April 1

Trial over Greece’s deadly Greece train crash halts within hours, adjourned to April 1

Tempi disaster trial

11 min read

G3 geomagnetic storm linked to heart risk, sleep disruption

G3 geomagnetic storm linked to heart risk, sleep disruption

Health

3 min read

Turkish chef Refika Birgul shares 9 easy steps to reduce food waste at home

Turkish chef Refika Birgul shares 9 easy steps to reduce food waste at home

Food Waste

5 min read

Rainwater, traditional techniques boost 2026 artichoke yield in Türkiye

Rainwater, traditional techniques boost 2026 artichoke yield in Türkiye

Food

7 min read

India blocks Oscar-nominated film on Palestinian child, citing diplomatic concerns

India blocks Oscar-nominated film on Palestinian child, citing diplomatic concerns

Cinema

6 min read

India halts release of Gaza-based film on Hind Rajab, citing Israel ties, drawing criticism over censorship and freedom of expression

Ottoman imperial mosques continue to shape Istanbul’s cultural identity

Ottoman mosques

8 min read

Ottoman selatin mosques define Istanbul’s skyline, blending architecture, religion, and social life into enduring cultural landmarks

Ottoman imperial mosques continue to shape Istanbul’s cultural identity

Tesvikiye Mosque stands as symbol of Ottoman modernization in Istanbul

Ottoman architecture

Tesvikiye Mosque stands as symbol of Ottoman modernization in Istanbul

Lost emperor: Marcus Aurelius bronze returns to Türkiye after 6 decades

Marcus Aurelius returns

8 min read

Ancient 2nd-century bronze of Aurelius, looted from Bubon in the 1960s, returns to Türkiye after a years-long transatlantic investigation

Lost emperor: Marcus Aurelius bronze returns to Türkiye after 6 decades

Istanbulspor president denies Osimhen takeover, Nigeria-Türkiye pipeline plan

Istanbulspor president denies Osimhen takeover, Nigeria-Türkiye pipeline plan

Football

5 min read

Turkish taekwondo team wins 30 medals at Belgium Open

Turkish taekwondo team wins 30 medals at Belgium Open

Sports

2 min read

Razgatlioglu finishes 17th in Brazil, completes back-to-back MotoGP results

Razgatlioglu finishes 17th in Brazil, completes back-to-back MotoGP results

Motorsports

3 min read

Club

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P

1

GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

26

64

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

27

60

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

27

60

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

27

52

5

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

26

43

6

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

27

43

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

26

35

8

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

27

33

9

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

27

33

10

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

27

31

11

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

26

30

12

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

27

30

13

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

27

25

14

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

27

25

15

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

27

24

16

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

27

23

17

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

27

22

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

27

17

19

SİPAY BODRUM FK

BODRUM FK

0

0

20

NET GLOBAL SİVASSPOR

SİVASSPOR

0

0

21

ADANA DEMİRSPOR A.Ş.

ADANA DEMİRSPOR

0

0

22

ATAKAŞ HATAYSPOR

HATAYSPOR

0

0

Sightseeing Around Türkiye

Goreme Open Air Museum ranks among Türkiye’s top 3 museums in 2025

Goreme Open Air Museum

2 min read

Goreme Open Air Museum ranks among Türkiye’s top 3 museums in 2025

Türkiye's coastal village of Ucmakdere hosts nearly 35,000 paragliding flights

Türkiye's coastal village of Ucmakdere hosts nearly 35,000 paragliding flights

Travel

1 min read

Türkiye’s most visited museums, ancient wonders in 2025

Türkiye’s most visited museums, ancient wonders in 2025

Culture

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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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Iran claims to targeted F-15 fighter jet by air defense missile near Hormuz

US-made AEGIR unmanned surface vessel washes ashore in Türkiye's Ordu

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Türkiye reaches out to Germany in bid to end Middle East conflict

Türkiye reaches out to Germany in bid to end Middle East conflict

Mar 24 2026

Israeli minister calls for extending border to Lebanon's Litani River, annexing south

Israeli minister calls for extending border to Lebanon's Litani River, annexing south

Mar 23 2026

UN rapporteur says world has given Israel 'a licence to torture Palestinians'

UN rapporteur says world has given Israel 'a licence to torture Palestinians'

Mar 23 2026

Shadow fleet and sanctioned tankers now dominate Hormuz strait traffic

Shadow fleet and sanctioned tankers now dominate Hormuz strait traffic

Mar 23 2026

US-donated C-130 Hercules crashes in Colombia on takeoff, at least 80 dead

US-donated C-130 Hercules crashes in Colombia on takeoff, at least 80 dead

Mar 23 2026

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