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Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims shootdown of US F-18 fighter jet over southern Iran

Middle East

1 min read

Iran's IRGC claims its defense systems shot down US F-18 near southeastern port city of Chabahar, with aircraft reportedly crashing into Indian Ocean

Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims shootdown of US F-18 fighter jet over southern Iran

Israel arrests 14-year-old citizen accused of spying for Iran for $1,170 in crypto

Middle East

5 min read

Israeli prosecutors indict a 14-year-old boy on espionage charges for allegedly carrying out intelligence missions for Iranian operatives

Israel arrests 14-year-old citizen accused of spying for Iran for $1,170 in crypto

Iran may seize Bahrain and UAE coastlines if US 'makes a mistake,' analyst warns

Middle East

3 min read

Iran may seize Bahrain and UAE coastlines if US 'makes a mistake,' analyst warns

Russia pulls 163 more workers from Iran's Bushehr, warns of worst-case scenario

Bushehr Nuclear Plant

4 min read

Russia pulls 163 more workers from Iran's Bushehr, warns of worst-case scenario

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

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Exclusive

Iran War

5 min read

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

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

Iran rejects missile limits, seeks compensation in Pakistan talks: Turkish media

Iran War

2 min read

Strike in western Iraq kills at least 7 security personnel, injures 13

Iran War

2 min read

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

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featured

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

Christianity In Türkiye

8 min read

Trumpian way: Buy more time and hit harder?

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

Trumpian way: Buy more time and hit harder?

Iran

3 min read

Hande Ercel, Hakan Sabanci among names in Türkiye’s drug probe list

Turkish celebrities

1 min read

Iran Under Attack

Why escalation puts Gulf food security at risk

Why escalation puts Gulf food security at risk

featured

6 min read

Israeli politician suggests buying 40 Greek islands as safe haven

Israeli politician suggests buying 40 Greek islands as safe haven

Middle East

2 min read

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

Op-Ed

9 min read

Philippines declares national energy emergency over Middle East conflict

Philippines declares national energy emergency over Middle East conflict

Energy

3 min read

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

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

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

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?

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

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

violence in türkiye

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

Cases of violence in Türkiye climbed to 2,289 in 2025 as firearms drove deadly o...

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

Travel

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

Airstrikes damage over 100 cultural sites across Iran, authorities say

Iran cultural heritage

Airstrikes damage over 100 cultural sites across Iran, authorities say

Iran reports widespread damage to museums and historic cities as conflict escala...

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

‘Backup passport’ boom draws global attention to Türkiye

‘Backup passport’ boom draws global attention to Türkiye

Türkiye launches digital tracker for foreign-plated vehicles

Türkiye launches digital tracker for foreign-plated vehicles

By Anadolu Agency

Istanbul flood risk map shows which districts face highest danger

Istanbul flood risk map shows which districts face highest danger

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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Trump confirms Saudi crown prince is pushing him to continue Iran war

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Kuwait issues radiation warning for citizens as fears mount over Iran’s Bushehr plant

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Hande Ercel, Hakan Sabanci among names in Türkiye’s drug probe list

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

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Has Iraq joined war against US and Israel?

Iran president Pezeshkian praises Erdogan as Türkiye joins efforts for US-Iran talks

Iran president Pezeshkian praises Erdogan as Türkiye joins efforts for US-Iran talks

Iran

7 min read

Iranian president says Ankara plays 'important role' in solidarity with Islamic world

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

violence in türkiye

9 min read

Cases of violence in Türkiye climbed to 2,289 in 2025 as firearms drove deadly outcomes, and regions like Sanliurfa and Adana emerged as new hotspots

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

Türkiye, UK sign Eurofighter Typhoon support agreement

Defense

6 min read

Türkiye will acquire Eurofighter Typhoons from several countries, including 20 from the UK and 12 each from Qatar and Oman

Türkiye, UK sign Eurofighter Typhoon support agreement

Hande Ercel, Hakan Sabanci among names in Türkiye’s drug probe list

Turkish celebrities

6 min read

Ercel and Sabanci were named in a widening Istanbul drug probe, while former Besiktas chairman Fikret Orman was detained

Hande Ercel, Hakan Sabanci among names in Türkiye’s drug probe list

Russian tourists shift to Türkiye as Gulf travel collapses amid Iran war

Russian tourists shift to Türkiye as Gulf travel collapses amid Iran war

Turkish tourism

3 min read

Turkish Astor secures $768.9M transformer supply contracts with US firms

Turkish Astor secures $768.9M transformer supply contracts with US firms

Turkish companies

3 min read

IEA says ready to release more oil reserves 'if and when necessary' amid Iran war

IEA says ready to release more oil reserves 'if and when necessary' amid Iran war

Energy

6 min read

Israel arrests 14-year-old citizen accused of spying for Iran for $1,170 in crypto

Israel arrests 14-year-old citizen accused of spying for Iran for $1,170 in crypto

Middle East

7 min read

Israeli prosecutors indict a 14-year-old boy on espionage charges for allegedly carrying out intelligence missions for Iranian operatives

Iran may seize Bahrain and UAE coastlines if US 'makes a mistake,' analyst warns

Iran may seize Bahrain and UAE coastlines if US 'makes a mistake,' analyst warns

Middle East

6 min read

Iranian national security analyst warns on state television that Tehran is prepared to seize the coastlines of the UAE and Bahrain

Russia pulls 163 more workers from Iran's Bushehr, warns of worst-case scenario

Russia pulls 163 more workers from Iran's Bushehr, warns of worst-case scenario

Bushehr Nuclear Plant

6 min read

Rosatom evacuates another 163 personnel from Bushehr nuclear power plant in third wave of withdrawals, leaving about 300 staff at the facility

Strait up lies: Iranian media trolls Trump’s peace talk claim

Strait up lies: Iranian media trolls Trump’s peace talk claim

Middle East

8 min read

Iranian media mocks US President Donald Trump after his announcement that the US may hold talks with Iran

Iranian commander taunts US troops to 'come closer' as Trump claims war is won

Iranian commander taunts US troops to 'come closer' as Trump claims war is won

World

6 min read

Trump confirms Saudi crown prince is pushing him to continue Iran war

Trump confirms Saudi crown prince is pushing him to continue Iran war

World

6 min read

Pentagon readies 3,000 elite paratroopers for Gulf deployment as Iran conflict widens

Pentagon readies 3,000 elite paratroopers for Gulf deployment as Iran conflict widens

World

7 min read

EU say yes to Türkiye's Kayseri pastirma, cured beef gains geographical indication

EU say yes to Türkiye's Kayseri pastirma, cured beef gains geographical indication

Food

3 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

Eating meat may shield you from dementia

Eating meat may shield you from dementia

Health

3 min read

BTS breaks record with 18.4 million Netflix viewers for comeback concert

BTS breaks record with 18.4 million Netflix viewers for comeback concert

Music

3 min read

Historic livestream marks first full-group performance since military hiatus and coincides with release of their new album ARIRANG

'Lucia di Lammermoor' captivates audiences in Türkiye's Mersin performance

Opera

2 min read

Mersin State Opera stages Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor, bringing a tragic Scottish love story to life with a full orchestra and cast

'Lucia di Lammermoor' captivates audiences in Türkiye's Mersin performance

Belarusian star Max Korzh to perform in Istanbul, June 6

Max Korzh

2 min read

Max Korzh to perform in Istanbul on June 6 at Tupras Stadium, delivering a live set featuring his biggest hits and recent songs

Belarusian star Max Korzh to perform in Istanbul, June 6

Airstrikes damage over 100 cultural sites across Iran, authorities say

Iran cultural heritage

4 min read

Iran reports widespread damage to museums and historic cities as conflict escalates, raising concerns over cultural protection, international law

Airstrikes damage over 100 cultural sites across Iran, authorities say

Galatasaray player Metehan Baltaci released pending trial in match-betting case

Galatasaray player Metehan Baltaci released pending trial in match-betting case

Football

4 min read

8th Ethnosport Forum to convene in Antalya, shaping future of traditional sports

8th Ethnosport Forum to convene in Antalya, shaping future of traditional sports

Ethnosport Forum

2 min read

Lewandowski and Rudiger on Fenerbahce’s summer radar, Spanish media

Lewandowski and Rudiger on Fenerbahce’s summer radar, Spanish media

Football

3 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

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

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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Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims shootdown of US F-18 fighter jet over southern Iran

Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims shootdown of US F-18 fighter jet over southern Iran

Mar 25 2026

Israel arrests 14-year-old citizen accused of spying for Iran for $1,170 in crypto

Israel arrests 14-year-old citizen accused of spying for Iran for $1,170 in crypto

Mar 25 2026

Iran may seize Bahrain and UAE coastlines if US 'makes a mistake,' analyst warns

Iran may seize Bahrain and UAE coastlines if US 'makes a mistake,' analyst warns

Mar 25 2026

Russia pulls 163 more workers from Iran's Bushehr, warns of worst-case scenario

Russia pulls 163 more workers from Iran's Bushehr, warns of worst-case scenario

Mar 25 2026

Strait up lies: Iranian media trolls Trump’s peace talk claim

Strait up lies: Iranian media trolls Trump’s peace talk claim

Mar 25 2026

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