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Iran blackout exposes a strange reality as the signal dies

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

11 min read

Iran’s 42-day internet blackout exposes modern warfare’s grim reality as state censorship merges with imperialist destruction to isolate 90+ million

Iran blackout exposes a strange reality as the signal dies

'Good intentions but no trust': Iran's Ghalibaf arrives in Islamabad

Islamabad Talks

3 min read

Iran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf arrived in Islamabad, warning US has "a track record of breach of contract" as Iran's 71-member delegation lands

'Good intentions but no trust': Iran's Ghalibaf arrives in Islamabad

Israel rules out Hezbollah ceasefire ahead of Washington talks with Lebanon

Lebanon

1 min read

Israel rules out Hezbollah ceasefire ahead of Washington talks with Lebanon

Spain eyes Türkiye as key economic partner in post-conflict era

Europe

3 min read

Spain eyes Türkiye as key economic partner in post-conflict era

US won’t allow Iran to charge fees on ships transiting Hormuz, Trump says

Hormuz Crisis

2 min read

US won’t allow Iran to charge fees on ships transiting Hormuz, Trump says

Other countries are helping reopen Hormuz, the US president says, adding the waterway "will open fairly soon"

Iran 'has no cards' other than Hormuz as Trump says US warships reload

Iran War

2 min read

Vance leaves for talks in Pakistan, warns Iran not to 'play us'

Iran talks

2 min read VIDEO

Beirut without refuge: When nowhere is safe anymore

Interview

Interview

Beirut without refuge: When nowhere is safe anymore

Beirut

5 min read

Executions revealed: Anatolia's Perge stadium transformed into arena of death

Heritage

Heritage

Executions revealed: Anatolia's Perge stadium transformed into arena of death

Perge

6 min read

Weekend rain and snow to sweep across much of Türkiye

Weather

2 min read

Iran War

Turkish gov't ally pushes for Türkiye-Russia-China alliance during Moscow visit

Turkish gov't ally pushes for Türkiye-Russia-China alliance during Moscow visit

Deets

2 min read

Profitable war betting triggers White House warning on insider trading

Profitable war betting triggers White House warning on insider trading

Americas

3 min read

Unpacking Joe Kent's Türkiye–Israel scenario as Trump threatens NATO exit

Unpacking Joe Kent's Türkiye–Israel scenario as Trump threatens NATO exit

Analysis

5 min read

150 calls in 10 days: How Türkiye's back-channel diplomacy helped secure ceasefire

150 calls in 10 days: How Türkiye's back-channel diplomacy helped secure ceasefire

Deets

3 min read

$Ceasefire or mirage? Inside America’s fractured debate over Iran war$

Ceasefire or mirage? Inside America’s fractured debate over Iran war

Enes Berna Kilic

Waiting for Nemesis: Trump’s golden goose faces reckoning

Waiting for Nemesis: Trump’s golden goose faces reckoning

A. Craig Copetas

The ceasefire Iran shaped and Washington can't explain

The ceasefire Iran shaped and Washington can't explain

Zarif’s peace? Sources confirm it's the basis for the brink

Zarif’s peace? Sources confirm it's the basis for the brink

Corruption in Greece: What if Greek gods witnessed banana harvest on Olympus?

Corruption in Greece: What if Greek gods witnessed banana harvest on Olympus?

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Istanbul's sidewalk residents face sudden eviction

Istanbul's sidewalk residents face sudden eviction

Selin Hacialioglu

Trump has different partners in Balkans, and his son wants you to accept it

Trump has different partners in Balkans, and his son wants you to accept it

US–Iran ceasefire: Who won, and will it hold?

US–Iran ceasefire: Who won, and will it hold?

Enes Berna Kilic

Stargate tops Iran's target list amid new style of infrastructure destruction

Stargate tops Iran's target list amid new style of infrastructure destruction

Salih Mustafa Kazdal

Zoot Alors! Macron blows up in smoke as Trump burns NATO

Zoot Alors! Macron blows up in smoke as Trump burns NATO

A. Craig Copetas

Ukrainian anti-drone systems to protect Gulf skies likely to be built in Syria

Ukrainian anti-drone systems to protect Gulf skies likely to be built in Syria

Omer Ozkizilcik

Explosives, elections and energy politics: A moment that could help Orban

Explosives, elections and energy politics: A moment that could help Orban

2 backpacks, 4 kg plastic explosive and a pipeline

2 backpacks, 4 kg plastic explosive and a pipeline

Aerial defense and urban redevelopment: Türkiye’s 'twin Vulcans'

Aerial defense and urban redevelopment: Türkiye’s 'twin Vulcans'

Italy's Bayraktar TB3 quest: A carrier revolution?

Italy's Bayraktar TB3 quest: A carrier revolution?

Arda Mevlutoglu

The narrative war: Gulf’s high-stakes strategy to protect its 'brand'

'Flop' files: From radium beauty cream to Trump's Epic Fury

'Flop' files: From radium beauty cream to Trump's Epic Fury

A. Craig Copetas

Iran’s nuclear surprise nears as existential pressure builds

Iran’s nuclear surprise nears as existential pressure builds

Türkiye’s peace project prevented Iran war spillover

Türkiye’s peace project prevented Iran war spillover

The boy from Srebrenica who carried Bosnia’s legacy to World Cup

The boy from Srebrenica who carried Bosnia’s legacy to World Cup

Discover

Istanbul's flying Persian carpets and echoes of Iran war

Featured

Istanbul's flying Persian carpets and echoes of Iran war

Inside Istanbul's iconic carpet shops, where Turkish tradition and Persian artis...

Bayezid Veli: The saintly sultan who ruled with conscience and compassion

Featured

Bayezid Veli: The saintly sultan who ruled with conscience and compassion

Sultan Bayezid II, known as veli, combined spiritual devotion with statecraft, o...

Turkish Airlines appoints Murat Seker as new chairman, replacing Bolat

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines appoints Murat Seker as new chairman, replacing Bolat

Turkish Airlines appoints Murat Seker as new chairman and Ahmet Olmustur as CEO,...

Turkish Cuisine

Centuries-old Abdigor kofte keeps culinary tradition alive in eastern Türkiye

Food

2 min read

Centuries-old Abdigor kofte keeps culinary tradition alive in eastern Türkiye

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

Türkiye moves toward sweeping tobacco ban, targets full phase-out by 2040

Türkiye moves toward sweeping tobacco ban, targets full phase-out by 2040

Turkish Education Council targets diploma scams to stop degree fraud

Turkish Education Council targets diploma scams to stop degree fraud

'The Art of Photography' Istanbul exhibition debuts at historic building

'The Art of Photography' Istanbul exhibition debuts at historic building

Editor's Pick

Quo vadis, Ankara-Washington relations?

Quo vadis, Ankara-Washington relations?

Turkish-American relations gain positive momentum in Trump's second term, but many critical questions remain unanswered

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Unpacking Joe Kent's Türkiye–Israel scenario as Trump threatens NATO exit

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Is anybody there: Digital dark ages force Iran into analogue survival

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Emirates Airline announces reduced flight schedule across 100+ destinations

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Iran refuses Islamabad talks until Lebanon ceasefire: Report

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Corniche, Manara, Ramlet el-Bayda: Israeli strikes leave no safe haven in Beirut

Erdogan blasts Israel death penalty bill for Palestinians as ‘apartheid’

Erdogan blasts Israel death penalty bill for Palestinians as ‘apartheid’

Gaza crisis

4 min read

President condemns Israel’s death penalty bill for Palestinians as racist and akin to apartheid, warning of further polarization

Türkiye taps trustee to Turkish Freemasons lodge after leader’s arrest

Freemasons

3 min read

Court assigns trustee to Freemasons lodge after chairman’s arrest halts governance process, local media says

Türkiye taps trustee to Turkish Freemasons lodge after leader’s arrest

Türkiye repatriates 61 fugitives from Germany, UAE and five other countries

Crime

1 min read

Suspects returned from seven countries in coordinated operation

Türkiye repatriates 61 fugitives from Germany, UAE and five other countries

Türkiye a ‘strategic and strong regional power’ in NATO, Dutch FM says

Diplomacy

8 min read

Dutch FM Berendsen says Türkiye plays a vital role within NATO

Türkiye a ‘strategic and strong regional power’ in NATO, Dutch FM says

US inflation rises to 3.3% on energy price spike from Hormuz chokehold

US inflation rises to 3.3% on energy price spike from Hormuz chokehold

US inflation

3 min read

Türkiye’s drilling ship reaches Mogadishu for Somalia’s first offshore project

Türkiye’s drilling ship reaches Mogadishu for Somalia’s first offshore project

Energy

11 min read

Amazon confirms Leo's mid-2026 launch as infrastructure gaps threaten Starlink rivalry

Amazon confirms Leo's mid-2026 launch as infrastructure gaps threaten Starlink rivalry

Tech

5 min read

'Good intentions but no trust': Iran's Ghalibaf arrives in Islamabad

'Good intentions but no trust': Iran's Ghalibaf arrives in Islamabad

Islamabad Talks

7 min read

Iran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf arrived in Islamabad, warning US has "a track record of breach of contract" as Iran's 71-member delegation lands

Spain eyes Türkiye as key economic partner in post-conflict era

Spain eyes Türkiye as key economic partner in post-conflict era

Europe

6 min read

Spain’s economy minister Carlos Cuerpo says Türkiye is an “attractive window of opportunity” for Spanish companies in the emerging new period

Israel rules out Hezbollah ceasefire ahead of Washington talks with Lebanon

Israel rules out Hezbollah ceasefire ahead of Washington talks with Lebanon

Lebanon

3 min read

Israeli army reportedly agrees to suspend Beirut strikes following US request while ceasefire framework is discussed

US won’t allow Iran to charge fees on ships transiting Hormuz, Trump says

US won’t allow Iran to charge fees on ships transiting Hormuz, Trump says

Hormuz Crisis

6 min read

Other countries are helping reopen Hormuz, the US president says, adding the waterway "will open fairly soon"

Ukraine nearing deal with Putin, top negotiator says

Ukraine nearing deal with Putin, top negotiator says

Conflicts

6 min read

Profitable war betting triggers White House warning on insider trading

Profitable war betting triggers White House warning on insider trading

Americas

6 min read

Ukrainian forces shot down Iranian Shahed drones during Iran war: Zelenskyy

Ukrainian forces shot down Iranian Shahed drones during Iran war: Zelenskyy

Conflicts

7 min read

Turkish scientists save critically endangered Lycian orchid from seed for first time

Turkish scientists save critically endangered Lycian orchid from seed for first time

Environment

4 min read

Weekend rain and snow to sweep across much of Türkiye

Weekend rain and snow to sweep across much of Türkiye

Weather

3 min read

Social media use in Türkiye exceeds global average, raising addiction concerns

Social media use in Türkiye exceeds global average, raising addiction concerns

Lifestyle

4 min read

Istanbul State Opera and Ballet premieres Momentum on April 17

Istanbul State Opera and Ballet premieres Momentum on April 17

ballet in Istanbul

1 min read

Residents and visitors in Istanbul can attend four scheduled performances of new Momentum production starting next week in Kadikoy

Aspendos expands beyond its iconic theater as new discoveries reshape the ancient city

Heritage

Heritage

7 min read

New excavations in Aspendos reveal streets, statues and a rare Roman villa, expanding the ancient city far beyond its famous theater

Aspendos expands beyond its iconic theater as new discoveries reshape the ancient city

Executions revealed: Anatolia's Perge stadium transformed into arena of death

Heritage

Heritage

13 min read

Executions uncovered at the Ancient City of Perge stadium as Roman arena transformation reveals 'doors to death' and staged spectacles in ancient Türkiye

Executions revealed: Anatolia's Perge stadium transformed into arena of death

Heritage Istanbul event draws over 10,000 visitors, becomes regional hub for cultural heritage

Heritage

Heritage

4 min read

The four-day event brought together 142 participants and key institutions from across the heritage sector

Heritage Istanbul event draws over 10,000 visitors, becomes regional hub for cultural heritage

Infantino, Arsene Wenger attend Türkiye launch of FIFA Arena Project in Istanbul

Infantino, Arsene Wenger attend Türkiye launch of FIFA Arena Project in Istanbul

Football

5 min read

Hakan Calhanoglu future clear as Inter respond to Galatasaray links

Hakan Calhanoglu future clear as Inter respond to Galatasaray links

Football

3 min read

Galatasaray's coach announces Osimhen's return while hunting 'internal traitors'

Galatasaray's coach announces Osimhen's return while hunting 'internal traitors'

Football

6 min read

Club

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P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

28

67

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

28

63

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

28

63

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

29

55

5

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

28

46

6

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

28

44

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

28

36

8

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

28

34

9

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

28

34

10

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RIZESPOR

28

33

11

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

28

32

12

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

28

31

13

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

29

28

14

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

28

27

15

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

28

25

16

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

28

23

17

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

28

22

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

28

20

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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Turkish scientists save critically endangered Lycian orchid from seed for first time

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'Good intentions but no trust': Iran's Ghalibaf arrives in Islamabad

'Good intentions but no trust': Iran's Ghalibaf arrives in Islamabad

Apr 11 2026

Turkish scientists save critically endangered Lycian orchid from seed for first time

Turkish scientists save critically endangered Lycian orchid from seed for first time

Apr 11 2026

Spain eyes Türkiye as key economic partner in post-conflict era

Spain eyes Türkiye as key economic partner in post-conflict era

Apr 11 2026

Weekend rain and snow to sweep across much of Türkiye

Weekend rain and snow to sweep across much of Türkiye

Apr 11 2026

Social media use in Türkiye exceeds global average, raising addiction concerns

Social media use in Türkiye exceeds global average, raising addiction concerns

Apr 11 2026

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