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War benefits no one; Türkiye to continue working for ceasefire: Turkish VP

Iran War

3 min read

Turkish Vice President Yilmaz says war benefits no one, he called for an immediate ceasefire, noting that Ankara will continue working for peace

War benefits no one; Türkiye to continue working for ceasefire: Turkish VP

Israel says strikes on Iran will 'intensify and expand'

Middle East

1 min read

Defense Minister Katz says Israeli army strikes on Iran will intensify and expand to new targets, reports 5,492 people hospitalized since war began

Israel says strikes on Iran will 'intensify and expand'

Israel’s plans to buy Greek islands ‘casus belli,’ Turkish Cyprus warns

Aegean

2 min read

Israel’s plans to buy Greek islands ‘casus belli,’ Turkish Cyprus warns

Türkiye becomes world's 11th largest arms exporter with 122% surge

arms exports

2 min read

Türkiye becomes world's 11th largest arms exporter with 122% surge

Iran bars 'enemy-linked' traffic in Strait of Hormuz, turns back 3 ships

Strait Of Hormuz

1 min read

Iran bars 'enemy-linked' traffic in Strait of Hormuz, turns back 3 ships

Iran’s IRGC says it turned back 3 ships in Hormuz and banned vessels linked to US and Israel allies, warning of a firm response to transit attempts

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

Exclusive

Exclusive

5 min read

Pentagon weighs 10,000 more troops for Middle East

Iran War

2 min read

Goldwater Rule: The Unbearable Lightness of Being Donald Trump

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

Goldwater Rule: The Unbearable Lightness of Being Donald Trump

Donald Trump

7 min read

Life in Tehran: Hopes, cats and trauma

Life in Tehran: Hopes, cats and trauma

Iran

Hande Ercel referred for forensic testing after testimony in Istanbul drug probe

Turkish celebrities

3 min read

Iran Under Attack

No bases, no case? Debunking Iran's Gulf attack narrative

No bases, no case? Debunking Iran's Gulf attack narrative

Op-Ed

9 min read

Iran hardliners push for nuclear bomb, NPT exit as war intensifies

Iran hardliners push for nuclear bomb, NPT exit as war intensifies

Iran

5 min read

Syria’s silent rebuilding while watching the Iran war from afar

Syria’s silent rebuilding while watching the Iran war from afar

featured

8 min read

Painful pressure on Turkish economy and ways to prevent capital flight amid Gulf war

Painful pressure on Turkish economy and ways to prevent capital flight amid Gulf war

analysis

6 min read

Operation Epic Flight: For many, Trump’s fury triggers patriotic freefall

Operation Epic Flight: For many, Trump’s fury triggers patriotic freefall

A. Craig Copetas

What Xi didn’t say: Strategic power of China’s silence on Iran

What Xi didn’t say: Strategic power of China’s silence on Iran

My reality vs Bennett's: Tracing faith across Türkiye’s Christian landscape

My reality vs Bennett's: Tracing faith across Türkiye’s Christian landscape

Sophie Fullerton

Iran's war opens a window for Türkiye and PUK to recalibrate ties

Iran's war opens a window for Türkiye and PUK to recalibrate ties

Trumpian way: Buy more time and hit harder?

Trumpian way: Buy more time and hit harder?

Omer Ozkizilcik

The 95% problem: Why Türkiye’s streets belong to male rage

The 95% problem: Why Türkiye’s streets belong to male rage

Selin Hacialioglu

$A fractured alliance: Europe’s uneasy distance from US wars$

A fractured alliance: Europe’s uneasy distance from US wars

Iran gains respect in Arab Street—and that is dangerous

Iran gains respect in Arab Street—and that is dangerous

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

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

A. Craig Copetas

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

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

Omer Ozkizilcik

Why escalation puts Gulf food security at risk

Why escalation puts Gulf food security at risk

Enes Berna Kilic

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

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

Batu Kinayyigit

Slovenia at a crossroads: Elections reveal polarization and foreign interference

Slovenia at a crossroads: Elections reveal polarization and foreign interference

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

Discover

New chapter in Turkish-Greek rivalry: Who is primary point for US LNG?

featured

New chapter in Turkish-Greek rivalry: Who is primary point for US LNG?

Johns Hopkins University’s Tim Sahay characterizes Vertical Gas Corridor as defi...

Trump’s name on money, from crypto to cash, echoes ancient power plays

Ancient history

Trump’s name on money, from crypto to cash, echoes ancient power plays

Trump’s meme coin and dollar signature bring back an ancient strategy: using mon...

Iranian influencer known for viral 'Trump dance' loses cousin to US strike

War In Iran

Iranian influencer known for viral 'Trump dance' loses cousin to US strike

Iranian American student went viral for celebrating Khamenei’s death, but faced ...

Turkish Cuisine

Otto Eats: Two nations, one spoon and the slow surrender of an onion

featured

featured

6 min read

Otto Eats: Two nations, one spoon and the slow surrender of an onion

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

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

Food

2 min read

Tiny stuffed vine leaves hide centuries-old Turkish tradition

Tiny stuffed vine leaves hide centuries-old Turkish tradition

Food

3 min read

Expats in Türkiye

All you need to know about Türkiye’s nationwide 5G rollout starting April 1

All you need to know about Türkiye’s nationwide 5G rollout starting April 1

Air quality crisis deepens across Türkiye with 5 cities in Europe’s top 10

Air quality crisis deepens across Türkiye with 5 cities in Europe’s top 10

‘Backup passport’ boom draws global attention to Türkiye

‘Backup passport’ boom draws global attention to Türkiye

Editor's Pick

Ankara-Islamabad axis aims to prevent Saudi Arabia from entering Iran war alongside US-Israel

Ankara-Islamabad axis aims to prevent Saudi Arabia from entering Iran war alongside US-Israel

Türkiye and Pakistan stepped in at the precise moment when Saudi Arabia was nearing the threshold of entering the war alongside the United States

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Iran warns Gulf hotels against sheltering American troops

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Turkish oil tanker attacked by drones near Istanbul's Bosphorus strait

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Hande Ercel to return to Türkiye amid widening ‘narco party’ probe

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Inside Trump’s secret call with Pakistan to hatch miracle Iran peace deal

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Iranian influencer known for viral 'Trump dance' loses cousin to US strike

War benefits no one; Türkiye to continue working for ceasefire: Turkish VP

War benefits no one; Türkiye to continue working for ceasefire: Turkish VP

Iran War

6 min read

Turkish Vice President Yilmaz says war benefits no one, he called for an immediate ceasefire, noting that Ankara will continue working for peace

Hande Ercel referred for forensic testing after testimony in Istanbul drug probe

Turkish celebrities

6 min read

Hande Ercel was sent for forensic testing after testifying in an Istanbul drug probe that has also implicated several high-profile figures

Hande Ercel referred for forensic testing after testimony in Istanbul drug probe

Drone wing washes ashore in Sakarya; 2nd object found in Ordu

Nation

7 min read

A drone wing washed ashore in Sakarya's Kocaali district as a second unmanned vehicle was found in Ordu's Fatsa district; no explosives found

Drone wing washes ashore in Sakarya; 2nd object found in Ordu

Türkiye becomes world's 11th largest arms exporter with 122% surge

arms exports

4 min read

SIPRI data show Türkiye's arms exports surged 122% in 2021-25, making it the world's 11th largest exporter. Pakistan, UAE and Ukraine are top recipients

Türkiye becomes world's 11th largest arms exporter with 122% surge

All you need to know about Türkiye’s nationwide 5G rollout starting April 1

All you need to know about Türkiye’s nationwide 5G rollout starting April 1

Tech

4 min read

Syria silently rebuilds itself as war with Iran tarnishes Gulf infrastructure

featured

featured

Syria silently rebuilds itself as war with Iran tarnishes Gulf infrastructure

Energy

13 min read

New chapter in never-ending Turkish-Greek rivalry: Who is primary entry point for US LNG?

featured

featured

New chapter in never-ending Turkish-Greek rivalry: Who is primary entry point for US LNG?

US LNG

13 min read

Israel’s plans to buy Greek islands ‘casus belli,’ Turkish Cyprus warns

Israel’s plans to buy Greek islands ‘casus belli,’ Turkish Cyprus warns

Aegean

6 min read

Turkish Cyprus Foreign Minister Ertugruloglu criticizes Israel plan to lease Greek islands, calling it a repeat of the Palestine occupation project

Israel says strikes on Iran will 'intensify and expand'

Israel says strikes on Iran will 'intensify and expand'

Middle East

4 min read

Defense Minister Katz says Israeli army strikes on Iran will intensify and expand to new targets, reports 5,492 people hospitalized since war began

Minab school strike was 'war crime and crime against humanity,' not an accident: Iran

Minab school strike was 'war crime and crime against humanity,' not an accident: Iran

School strike

9 min read

Iran FM Araghchi told the UN Human Rights Council emergency session that the Minab school attack was a war crime and crime against humanity

Iran bars 'enemy-linked' traffic in Strait of Hormuz, turns back 3 ships

Iran bars 'enemy-linked' traffic in Strait of Hormuz, turns back 3 ships

Strait Of Hormuz

4 min read

Iran’s IRGC says it turned back 3 ships in Hormuz and banned vessels linked to US and Israel allies, warning of a firm response to transit attempts

'No exit strategy': US congresswoman sounds alarm over 'endless' Iran war

'No exit strategy': US congresswoman sounds alarm over 'endless' Iran war

Iran War

7 min read

25-year-old Spanish woman ends life after father’s failed challenge to euthanasia

25-year-old Spanish woman ends life after father’s failed challenge to euthanasia

World

5 min read

Trump claims Iran 'obliterated' as missile strikes on Israel continue unabated

Trump claims Iran 'obliterated' as missile strikes on Israel continue unabated

Americas

7 min read

Türkiye braces for above normal spring temperatures

Türkiye braces for above normal spring temperatures

Weather

3 min read

Famous Bosphorus mansion from 'Valley of the Wolves' listed for $3.8M share

Famous Bosphorus mansion from 'Valley of the Wolves' listed for $3.8M share

Bosphorus

4 min read

Air quality crisis deepens across Türkiye with 5 cities in Europe’s top 10

Air quality crisis deepens across Türkiye with 5 cities in Europe’s top 10

Air Quality

4 min read

Ilker and Ayda Catak respond to backlash after Berlinale win with "Yellow Letters"

Ilker and Ayda Catak respond to backlash after Berlinale win with "Yellow Letters"

Cinema

9 min read

In their first joint interview, creators of 'Yellow Letters' discuss racism in EU, pressure on artists, and partnership behind one of 2026's most popular films

Mehter performance sets tone as Türkiye beats Romania in World Cup playoff

Mehter

5 min read

Mehter performance energized fans as Türkiye defeats Romania 1-0 in a sold-out World Cup playoff match in Istanbul, blending history with football

Mehter performance sets tone as Türkiye beats Romania in World Cup playoff

How old jackets tell story of a city through sustainable fashion?

Events

How old jackets tell story of a city through sustainable fashion?

Hidden Ottoman-era pool uncovered in mosque depicted in Osman Hamdi Bey painting

History

10 min read

Hidden octagonal tiled pool uncovered inside Bursa’s 15th-century mosque, depicted in Osman Hamdi Bey’s painting during restoration work

Hidden Ottoman-era pool uncovered in mosque depicted in Osman Hamdi Bey painting

Global media praises Türkiye's win over Romania, spotlight on Guler

Global media praises Türkiye's win over Romania, spotlight on Guler

Football

3 min read

Toprak Razgatlioglu on the grid tomorrow for MotoGP Texas round

Toprak Razgatlioglu on the grid tomorrow for MotoGP Texas round

Motorsports

2 min read

Türkiye edge past Romania, set up decisive World Cup playoff vs Kosovo

Türkiye edge past Romania, set up decisive World Cup playoff vs Kosovo

World Cup 2026

2 min read

Club

G

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

Trade chaos for calm: Best quick escapes from Istanbul

Travel

4 min read

Trade chaos for calm: Best quick escapes from Istanbul

World’s first coins on exhibit at Türkiye’s Manisa Museum

World’s first coins on exhibit at Türkiye’s Manisa Museum

manisa museum

4 min read

Cunda Island’s colorful doors open onto a little-known Aegean past

Cunda Island’s colorful doors open onto a little-known Aegean past

Travel

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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War benefits no one; Türkiye to continue working for ceasefire: Turkish VP

War benefits no one; Türkiye to continue working for ceasefire: Turkish VP

Mar 27 2026

Global media praises Türkiye's win over Romania, spotlight on Guler

Global media praises Türkiye's win over Romania, spotlight on Guler

Mar 27 2026

Goldwater Rule: The Unbearable Lightness of Being Donald Trump

Goldwater Rule: The Unbearable Lightness of Being Donald Trump

Mar 27 2026

Israel’s plans to buy Greek islands ‘casus belli,’ Turkish Cyprus warns

Israel’s plans to buy Greek islands ‘casus belli,’ Turkish Cyprus warns

Mar 27 2026

Ilker and Ayda Catak respond to backlash after Berlinale win with "Yellow Letters"

Ilker and Ayda Catak respond to backlash after Berlinale win with "Yellow Letters"

Mar 27 2026

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