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Türkiye and Saudi Arabia: From cold shoulders to tight cooperation

analysis

analysis

7 min read

Middle East’s Sunni heavyweights, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia, once at odds after the Arab Spring, now chart a new course

Türkiye and Saudi Arabia: From cold shoulders to tight cooperation

Turkish overseas firms earn most in UK, highest count in Germany

Turkish companies

1 min read

UK leads revenue and Germany leads firm count among 2,706 overseas companies controlled by Türkiye-based businesses in 2024

Turkish overseas firms earn most in UK, highest count in Germany

US military ready to strike Iran as early as this weekend

Iran

5 min read

US military ready to strike Iran as early as this weekend

South Korea court sentences ex-President Yoon to life for insurrection

South Korea

1 min read

South Korea court sentences ex-President Yoon to life for insurrection

Great power rivalry goes nuclear—again

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

Opinion

5 min read

Great power rivalry goes nuclear—again

On Feb. 5, 2026, New START expired, ending US-Russia nuclear limits and marking a shift toward a tense, China-influenced era of strategic uncertainty

US cites seismic data to back China nuclear test claim

Asia & Pacific

2 min read

US signals readiness to resume nuclear testing after three-decade pause

Americas

4 min read

Türkiye’s film and TV exports hit record highs, but where are the big awards?

Türkiye’s film and TV exports hit record highs, but where are the big awards?

Cinema

4 min read

Storms, snow and desert dust sweep across Türkiye

Storms, snow and desert dust sweep across Türkiye

Weather

2 min read

Korean historic artifacts spread across 29 countries, nearly half in Japan

Korean heritage

1 min read

Spotlight

Why mediation has become Middle East’s strategic insurance policy

Why mediation has become Middle East’s strategic insurance policy

Op-Ed

6 min read

Why Ankara and Damascus have trust issues with Erbil

Why Ankara and Damascus have trust issues with Erbil

analysis

2 min read

When rivals lower their voices: What Erdogan-Mitsotakis talks could mean

When rivals lower their voices: What Erdogan-Mitsotakis talks could mean

analysis

6 min read

Economy now biggest obstacle to happiness for most Turks

Economy now biggest obstacle to happiness for most Turks

featured

3 min read

How Palantir's eye is always on you

How Palantir's eye is always on you

A. Craig Copetas

Old order is gone: Europe, US and the struggle for a new world

Old order is gone: Europe, US and the struggle for a new world

When Sarajevo’s iconic tram became its tragedy

When Sarajevo’s iconic tram became its tragedy

The West and a better 'Sunni question'

The West and a better 'Sunni question'

Turkish-Saudi KAAN partnership signals regional defense shift

Turkish-Saudi KAAN partnership signals regional defense shift

Arda Mevlutoglu

What does Mazloum Abdi’s presence in Munich signal for Syria?

What does Mazloum Abdi’s presence in Munich signal for Syria?

Omer Ozkizilcik

Turkish director refuses to stay silent at Berlinale

Turkish director refuses to stay silent at Berlinale

Selin Hacialioglu

Hungary’s Paks-II plant risks Chernobyl-style disaster

Hungary’s Paks-II plant risks Chernobyl-style disaster

Testing the limits of power: Albania’s constitutional moment

Testing the limits of power: Albania’s constitutional moment

Albatros Rexhaj

Are we overthinking ‌Fidan's 7-second silence?

Are we overthinking ‌Fidan's 7-second silence?

IOC likely needs a helmet and a real judge

IOC likely needs a helmet and a real judge

A. Craig Copetas

When rhetoric meets reality: Vucic’s return to Ankara

When rhetoric meets reality: Vucic’s return to Ankara

Mustafa Cuhadar

Central bank determined to curb inflation—will rate cuts slow?

Central bank determined to curb inflation—will rate cuts slow?

Omer Faruk Bingol

Assyrians want a state in Iraq—Türkiye has a better idea

Assyrians want a state in Iraq—Türkiye has a better idea

Can connectivity revive EU-Türkiye deadlock?

Can connectivity revive EU-Türkiye deadlock?

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Europe’s Muslims welcome Ramadan as mosques fill for first Tarawih prayers

Ramadan in Europe

Europe’s Muslims welcome Ramadan as mosques fill for first Tarawih prayers

Muslims across Europe marked Ramadan’s start with the first Tarawih prayers, fil...

Dervis: When terry cloth leaves the bathhouse

featured

Dervis: When terry cloth leaves the bathhouse

As terry cloth resurfaces in luxury fashion, Dervis in Istanbul remains rooted i...

Who gets to name history? British Museum’s removal of ‘Palestine’ decision raises questions

British Museum

Who gets to name history? British Museum’s removal of ‘Palestine’ decision raises questions

British Museum removes 'Palestine' from exhibits, sparking debate on historical ...

Turkish Cuisine

You’ve heard of baklava, now meet 'melenguccegi'

Food

3 min read

You’ve heard of baklava, now meet 'melenguccegi'

Dolma’s long journey from Istanbul to world’s festive tables

Dolma’s long journey from Istanbul to world’s festive tables

Ottoman cuisine

6 min read

Move over, avocado: Cilbir takes over breakfast plates

Move over, avocado: Cilbir takes over breakfast plates

cilbir recipe

3 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Istanbul drivers pay up to $457 a month just to park

Istanbul drivers pay up to $457 a month just to park

Türkiye moves to require ID verification for social media users

Türkiye moves to require ID verification for social media users

Marmaray, buses, ferries all face steep price increases up to 25% in Istanbul

Marmaray, buses, ferries all face steep price increases up to 25% in Istanbul

Editor's Pick

From Chekhov to Crimea and the danger of 'New Yalta'

From Chekhov to Crimea and the danger of 'New Yalta'

The West must avoid a 'New Yalta' deal with Moscow, as history shows that appeasement only emboldens expansionist regimes

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Abu Dhabi Ruler bin Zayed meets US senator amid health speculation

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US moves closer to war with Iran; '90% chance' of military action within weeks

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Israel orders emergency services to prepare for war as US-Iran tensions peak

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Europe forced to include Türkiye in its security, Erdogan hints

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Why Ankara and Damascus have a trust question hanging over Erbil

US questions Saudi Arabia's interest in Turkish KAAN fighter

US questions Saudi Arabia's interest in Turkish KAAN fighter

Defense Industry

5 min read

Trump administration presses Saudi Arabia on KAAN fighter interest as Türkiye's TAI says negotiations in "final stages" with decision expected in 2026

Türkiye slams Israel’s West Bank expansion at UN

West Bank

10 min read

Turkish UN Ambassador Yildiz strongly condemns Israel's West Bank measures, calls for Gaza ceasefire momentum to lead to two-state solution

Türkiye slams Israel’s West Bank expansion at UN

Germany highlights Türkiye’s key NATO contributions

Defense

4 min read

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius says Türkiye plays a central role in NATO, praising its contribution to the Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise

Germany highlights Türkiye’s key NATO contributions

Former Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu faces up to 20 years in espionage case

Nation

4 min read

An Istanbul court accepts an indictment seeking up to 20 years in prison for Ekrem Imamoglu on political espionage charges

Former Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu faces up to 20 years in espionage case

Indonesia, US firms sign $38.4B in agreements ahead of trade pact

Indonesia, US firms sign $38.4B in agreements ahead of trade pact

investment deal

4 min read

Meta CEO Zuckerberg shifts age verification responsibility to phone makers

Meta CEO Zuckerberg shifts age verification responsibility to phone makers

instagram

4 min read

Türkiye’s gold stash closes in on $134B with fastest OECD rise

Türkiye’s gold stash closes in on $134B with fastest OECD rise

gold

3 min read

US to withdraw all forces from Syria, ending decadelong presence

US to withdraw all forces from Syria, ending decadelong presence

Syria

6 min read

US pulling all 1,000 troops from Syria over the next two months, officials say, as Al-Tanf and Al-Shaddadi bases already evacuated

2-state solution must not become 2-state illusion: Palestine UN Observer

2-state solution must not become 2-state illusion: Palestine UN Observer

Middle East

6 min read

Palestine’s UN envoy tells the Security Council Israel’s West Bank land moves show annexation advancing, urging a choice between peace and annexation

US military ready to strike Iran as early as this weekend

US military ready to strike Iran as early as this weekend

Iran

11 min read

US military prepares to strike Iran as early as Saturday, noting no final decision has been taken yet

JPMorgan reportedly in talks to handle banking for Gaza Board of Peace

JPMorgan reportedly in talks to handle banking for Gaza Board of Peace

Gaza crisis

4 min read

US investment bank discusses payment services for Gaza reconstruction body, as pledged funding exceeds $5B and reconstruction costs surpass $50B

European spies doubt US can secure Ukraine peace deal in 2026

European spies doubt US can secure Ukraine peace deal in 2026

Conflicts

8 min read

South Korea court sentences ex-President Yoon to life for insurrection

South Korea court sentences ex-President Yoon to life for insurrection

South Korea

2 min read

Black History Month reception becomes stage for Trump's Atlanta warning

Black History Month reception becomes stage for Trump's Atlanta warning

Americas

4 min read

Winter storms, snow, desert dust, heavy rain hit Türkiye in one sweep

Winter storms, snow, desert dust, heavy rain hit Türkiye in one sweep

Weather

4 min read

Europe’s Muslims welcome Ramadan as mosques fill for first Tarawih prayers

Europe’s Muslims welcome Ramadan as mosques fill for first Tarawih prayers

Ramadan in Europe

5 min read

Less sunlight, lower mood: Turkish expert warns of winter depression risks

Less sunlight, lower mood: Turkish expert warns of winter depression risks

Health

3 min read

Türkiye’s film and TV exports hit record highs, but where are the big awards?

Türkiye’s film and TV exports hit record highs, but where are the big awards?

Cinema

8 min read

Cinema experts say Türkiye’s globally successful film and television industry needs awards ceremonies that match its international influence and cultural ambition

Korean historic artifacts spread across 29 countries, nearly half in Japan

Korean heritage

2 min read

Japan holds the largest share of Korean artifacts overseas, with over 250,000 items abroad, as KHS and OKCHF step up repatriation

Korean historic artifacts spread across 29 countries, nearly half in Japan

Sale of historic Turkish poet Orhan Veli’s birthplace sparks heritage debate

History

5 min read

Birthplace of modern Turkish poet Orhan Veli Kanik in Istanbul has gone on sale for ₺80M ($1.82M), sparking public calls to preserve it as a museum

Sale of historic Turkish poet Orhan Veli’s birthplace sparks heritage debate

Who gets to name history? British Museum’s removal of ‘Palestine’ decision raises questions

British Museum

7 min read

British Museum removes 'Palestine' from exhibits, sparking debate on historical terminology as a Turkish museum director criticizes the decision

Who gets to name history? British Museum’s removal of ‘Palestine’ decision raises questions

Fenerbahce vs Nottingham Forest: Istanbul giant banks on home advantage

Fenerbahce vs Nottingham Forest: Istanbul giant banks on home advantage

Fenerbahce

5 min read

Gibbs-White rates Fenerbahce at Premier League level ahead of Europa League showdown

Gibbs-White rates Fenerbahce at Premier League level ahead of Europa League showdown

Football

6 min read

Racist abuse of Vinicius Jr in Real Madrid-Benfica clash exposes football’s deeper problem

featured

featured

Racist abuse of Vinicius Jr in Real Madrid-Benfica clash exposes football’s deeper problem

Football

9 min read

Club

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P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

22

55

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

22

52

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

22

45

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

22

41

5

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

22

40

6

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

22

33

7

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

22

30

8

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

22

30

9

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

22

28

10

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

22

26

11

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

22

23

12

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

22

23

13

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

22

21

14

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

22

20

15

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

22

19

16

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

22

18

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

22

16

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

22

12

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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Turkish overseas firms earn most in UK, highest count in Germany

Turkish overseas firms earn most in UK, highest count in Germany

Feb 19 2026

European spies doubt US can secure Ukraine peace deal in 2026

European spies doubt US can secure Ukraine peace deal in 2026

Feb 19 2026

Türkiye’s film and TV exports hit record highs, but where are the big awards?

Türkiye’s film and TV exports hit record highs, but where are the big awards?

Feb 19 2026

US to withdraw all forces from Syria, ending decadelong presence

US to withdraw all forces from Syria, ending decadelong presence

Feb 19 2026

Why mediation has become Middle East’s strategic insurance policy

Why mediation has become Middle East’s strategic insurance policy

Feb 19 2026

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