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NATO, top Republicans question US troop withdrawal from Germany
Germany NATO
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The US plan to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany drew questions from NATO and top Republicans, who warned it could affect European deterrence
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Op-Ed
4 min read
Beneath Jeddah’s calm surface, first signs of strain from Iran conflict begin to show, quietly reshaping Kingdom’s economic and strategic posture
US airlines step in after Spirit shuts down operations
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Republican defense leaders condemn planned US troop withdrawal from Germany
Germany NATO
3 min read
Iran Us Talks
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Iran says 'ball in US court', but ready for talks or war
Tehran says it is prepared for both talks and renewed war, putting the “ball” in the US court to choose diplomacy or confrontation
Iran's rejected proposal would open Strait of Hormuz before nuclear talks
Iran talks
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Trump rejects Iran ceasefire terms, questions prospects for deal
Iran War
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Op-Ed
Cold calculus of oil money, battery chains and energy transition power
Opinion
7 min read
Galatasaray miss title chance after 4-1 defeat at Samsunspor
Football
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First Turkish-born giraffe calf named Cinar after public vote
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How Bosnia's gas pipeline became a transatlantic battleground
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'UAE no longer wants to act within Saudi-defined framework': Expert
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Pentagon orders withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany
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Flotilla activists describe 40 hours of ill-treatment by Israel after seizure
Global Sumud Flotilla
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Viewpoints
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A. Craig Copetas
Edward Wortley Montagu: The gentleman who turned Turk
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Mada Elfatih
The first audible crack: Germany’s Merz breaks with Trump on Iran
Aysegul Colak
From high hopes to deep despair in post-Assad Syria
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Divorce in the desert after 60 years: UAE walks out on OPEC
A. Craig Copetas
Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Pakistan edge toward a new bloc
Pinar Dost
Hormuz crisis is diplomatic cover for UAE's exit from OPEC—Here's why
Levent Kemal
The great Gulf divorce: Is UAE’s OPEC exit an American victory or strategic liability?
Enes Berna Kilic
Russia’s transition from outcast to global backup plan amid Hormuz crisis
Deniz Karakullukcu
Trump pushes NATO partners into Türkiye’s space
Richard Outzen
Trump, AI and the ghost of Johnny Peanuts: High stakes in America’s new casino age
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Beyond PKK's disarmament: Why terrorist networks don’t simply disappear
Yagiz Atay
Unmet goals and the great Saudi calibration: What's next for Vision 2030?
Gokhan Cinkara
Snail’s pace of justice: A new era for Syria begins
Omer Ozkizilcik
Türkiye challenges Dubai as new safe haven: How will it work?
Omer Faruk Bingol
Why Hormuz crisis won’t derail Beijing’s energy security
Ding Heng
Why EU needs Türkiye's influence in Western Balkans
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The painful truth behind Ursula’s slip-up
Ilker Sezer
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Aysegul Colak
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Post-Netanyahu Israel may seek to repair Middle East ties: Analyst
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Türkiye cancels planned 930% increase in residence permit fees
Türkiye has canceled a planned May 1 increase in residence permit fees, keeping ...
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Pierre Loti—French novelist who loved Istanbul
A childhood memory in Istanbul unfolds into the story of Pierre Loti, love, exil...
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Centuries-old Abdigor kofte keeps culinary tradition alive in eastern Türkiye
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Rich holiday tradition: Türkiye’s iconic 'yuvalama' dish explained
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2 min read
Tiny stuffed vine leaves hide centuries-old Turkish tradition
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Navigating Istanbul's strict new residence protocols
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Türkiye’s new social media, gaming regulations explained in 5 questions
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Israel says 2 Gaza flotilla activists brought in for questioning
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US will take over Cuba 'almost immediately,' Trump says
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Türkiye’s hottest contest: Man conquers 474 grams of peppers to claim title again
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Several major roads in Ankara to be closed for Tour of Türkiye on May 3
Nation
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Traffic restrictions to begin at 6 a.m. as city prepares for international cycling race concluding in the capital
Bartholomew uses 'Constantinople-New Rome' title in letter to Trump, debate grows
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8 min read
Debate grows in Türkiye after Patriarch Bartholomew used 'Constantinople' title in letters to global leaders, raising legal and diplomatic questions
Nationals from 15 countries land in Istanbul after Israel seizes Gaza flotilla
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Nationals from 15 countries have landed in Istanbul after being detained by Israeli military following the interception of the Global Sumud flotilla
Türkiye congratulates Iraq's PM-designate Zaidi
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Turkish Foreign Ministry congratulated Iraq's PM-designate Ali al-Zaidi and pledged to advance strategic cooperation to include regional dimensions
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OPEC+ reportedly plans oil output hike in first meeting without UAE
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Türkiye’s exports jump 22% to $25.4B in April as Gulf trade rebounds 60%
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Low-cost US carrier Spirit Airlines cancels all flights after bailout fails
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Israel strikes south Lebanon, says dozens of Hezbollah targets hit
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Israel struck several parts of south Lebanon, saying it dismantled dozens of Hezbollah military and infrastructure sites despite a fragile ceasefire
Republican defense leaders condemn planned US troop withdrawal from Germany
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7 min read
The Pentagon’s plan to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany drew concern from Republican defense leaders, who urged review and coordination
Iran says 'ball in US court', but ready for talks or war
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9 min read
Tehran says it is prepared for both talks and renewed war, putting the “ball” in the US court to choose diplomacy or confrontation
Israel says 2 Gaza flotilla activists brought in for questioning
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After Israeli forces intercepted more than 50 Gaza-bound aid vessels off Greece, Israel said 2 activists were brought in for questioning
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NATO, top Republicans question US troop withdrawal from Germany
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6 min read
EgyptAir cancels Mali hajj flights, affecting more than 4,000 pilgrims
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Cuba says Trump threats have reached ‘dangerous and unprecedented level’
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US airlines step in after Spirit shuts down operations
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8 min read
First Turkish-born giraffe calf named Cinar after public vote
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Türkiye’s hottest contest: Man conquers 474 grams of peppers to claim title again
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Pamukkale’s Cleopatra Pool returns, offering swim through antiquity
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Cleopatra Pool in Pamukkale reopens after upgrades, offering visitors a unique chance to swim in warm thermal waters among ancient ruins
UNESCO-listed historic spring festival to draw 60,000 visitors to Edirne
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Kakava and Hidirellez festivities in Edirne draw 60,000 visitors and fill hotels to capacity
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Meryl Streep says the cast returned for Devil Wears Prada 2 only because the sequel reflected today’s media crisis, AI and changing journalism
Spotify launches verified badge to distinguish human from AI music
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Spotify introduces a green checkmark system to verify authentic artists amid growing AI-generated music on streaming platforms
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Galatasaray miss title chance after 4-1 defeat at Samsunspor
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Fenerbahce shares defy title slipping away as tense leadership race looms
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