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

arms exports

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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 recipien...

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

Erdogan warns of 'legitimacy crisis' in global system

Diplomacy

2 min read

Erdogan says global system faces 'legitimacy crisis,' warns of rising wars and calls for cooperation to restore peace and stability

Erdogan warns of 'legitimacy crisis' in global system

US reportedly scatters anti-tank mines over Iranian village near Shiraz

Iran War

4 min read

US reportedly scatters anti-tank mines over Iranian village near Shiraz

Iran warns civilians to stay away from US forces in Middle East

Middle East

1 min read

Iran warns civilians to stay away from US forces in Middle East

Pentagon weighs 10,000 more troops for Middle East

Iran War

2 min read

Pentagon weighs 10,000 more troops for Middle East

Pentagon considering sending 10,000 additional troops to Middle East for expanded Iran ops, including a 'final blow' scenario targeting Kharg Island

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

Exclusive

Exclusive

5 min read

Trump extends Iran nuclear talks by 10 days, warns of strikes on power plants

Middle East

1 min read

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

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featured

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

Energy

8 min read

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

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

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

Opinion

9 min read

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

featured

featured

9 min read

Iran Under Attack

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

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

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

featured

7 min read

Life in Tehran: Hopes, cats and trauma

Life in Tehran: Hopes, cats and trauma

Iran

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

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

Exclusive

5 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

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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...

Will Middle East conflict reshape global air travel?

Aviation Safety

Will Middle East conflict reshape global air travel?

Airlines worldwide are rerouting flights and raising prices as Middle East airsp...

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

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

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

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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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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

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

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

Erdogan warns of 'legitimacy crisis' in global system

Diplomacy

5 min read

Erdogan says global system faces 'legitimacy crisis,' warns of rising wars and calls for cooperation to restore peace and stability

Erdogan warns of 'legitimacy crisis' in global system

Türkiye slams drone hit on Turkish-operated tanker in Black Sea EEZ

Black Sea

7 min read

Türkiye's Foreign Ministry condemned the drone attack on the Turkish-operated tanker Altura in the Black Sea, saying it violates international law

Türkiye slams drone hit on Turkish-operated tanker in Black Sea EEZ

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

Turkish celebrities

7 min read

Turkish prosecutors are investigating whether suspects in a high-profile drug probe attended alleged 'narco parties' at fugitive Kasim Garipoglu's Bosphorus mansion

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

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

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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?

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featured

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

US LNG

15 min read

US reportedly scatters anti-tank mines over Iranian village near Shiraz

US reportedly scatters anti-tank mines over Iranian village near Shiraz

Iran War

7 min read

Three weapons experts told Bellingcat that US BLU-91/B Gator anti-tank mines were found in Kafari village near Shiraz Missile Base in southern Iran

Iran urges civilians to avoid US forces as Gulf hotels face similar warning

Iran urges civilians to avoid US forces as Gulf hotels face similar warning

Middle East

2 min read

Iran warned civilians in the Middle East to stay away from US forces as indications of a US land operation on Iran are increasing

Life in Tehran: Hopes, cats and trauma

Life in Tehran: Hopes, cats and trauma

Iran

UAE pushes for multinational force to reopen Hormuz

UAE pushes for multinational force to reopen Hormuz

Strait Of Hormuz

6 min read

UAE pushes for multinational force to reopen Hormuz, citing disrupted shipping as Gulf states seek to secure vital global energy routes

'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

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

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

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

Ancient history

6 min read

Trump’s meme coin and dollar signature bring back an ancient strategy: using money, from coins to crypto, to spread power and political identity

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

TV set prop mistakenly registered as historic artifact in Türkiye

Ottoman History

3 min read

A TV prop from Tozkoparan Iskender was mistakenly registered as a historic artifact in Türkiye and sent to a museum for conservation

TV set prop mistakenly registered as historic artifact in Türkiye

Oscars say goodbye to Hollywood, moving downtown in 2029

2028

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After a century on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Academy Awards will relocate to L.A. LIVE and stream globally on YouTube, marking a new era for cinema’s biggest night

Oscars say goodbye to Hollywood, moving downtown in 2029

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

Türkiye edge Romania 1-0 to move one win from ending 24-year World Cup absence

Türkiye edge Romania 1-0 to move one win from ending 24-year World Cup absence

Football

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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

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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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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

Mar 27 2026

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

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

Mar 27 2026

Erdogan warns of 'legitimacy crisis' in global system

Erdogan warns of 'legitimacy crisis' in global system

Mar 27 2026

Türkiye braces for above normal spring temperatures

Türkiye braces for above normal spring temperatures

Mar 27 2026

US reportedly scatters anti-tank mines over Iranian village near Shiraz

US reportedly scatters anti-tank mines over Iranian village near Shiraz

Mar 27 2026

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