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Ukraine, Azerbaijan sign 6 deals amid Kyiv’s drone push

Region

2 min read

Ukrainian, Azerbaijani presidents discuss peace efforts at meeting in Azerbaijan's Gabala

Ukraine, Azerbaijan sign 6 deals amid Kyiv’s drone push

Iran military warns it will respond if US blockade and 'banditry' continues

Iran War

1 min read

Warning of a strong reaction, Iran’s military says it will respond if the US continues its port blockade, calling the move 'banditry' and 'piracy'

Iran military warns it will respond if US blockade and 'banditry' continues

Germany readies minesweeper for possible Strait of Hormuz mission

Strait Of Hormuz

1 min read

Germany readies minesweeper for possible Strait of Hormuz mission

Iran says US seeking ‘face-saving’ exit from war amid talks push

Iran talks

2 min read

Iran says US seeking ‘face-saving’ exit from war amid talks push

Türkiye could join mine clearance in Hormuz after US-Iran deal: FM Fidan

Strait Of Hormuz

2 min read

Türkiye could join mine clearance in Hormuz after US-Iran deal: FM Fidan

Ankara signals support for post-conflict operations, warns against taking sides

Iran prepares new offer satisfying US demands, Trump says

Iran War

1 min read

Iran rules out Araghchi meeting with Witkoff, Kushner as US envoys head to Islamabad

Middle East

2 min read

Why Hormuz crisis won’t derail Beijing’s energy security

Analysis

Analysis

Why Hormuz crisis won’t derail Beijing’s energy security

chinese economy

5 min read

‘Shaquille O’Neal effect’: How Türkiye turned 5G into a global signal

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

‘Shaquille O’Neal effect’: How Türkiye turned 5G into a global signal

Türkiye 5G

8 min read

Sanliurfa opens nationwide Culture Route Festival blending heritage, tourism

Events

4 min read

Spotlight

Trump’s war on NGOs or biggest fraud?

Trump’s war on NGOs or biggest fraud?

Explainer

9 min read

Iran rules out Araghchi meeting with Witkoff, Kushner as US envoys head to Islamabad

Iran rules out Araghchi meeting with Witkoff, Kushner as US envoys head to Islamabad

Middle East

2 min read

Erdogan unveils 20-year tax holiday to lure relocating foreign residents

Erdogan unveils 20-year tax holiday to lure relocating foreign residents

Economy

4 min read

Türkiye calls Israel a direct threat to global security at Oxford forum

Türkiye calls Israel a direct threat to global security at Oxford forum

Diplomacy

2 min read

Calculated courtesy: Why China’s latest diplomacy is no peace offering

Calculated courtesy: Why China’s latest diplomacy is no peace offering

From Budapest to Antalya: Europe shifts as Balkans recalibrate

From Budapest to Antalya: Europe shifts as Balkans recalibrate

Mustafa Cuhadar

It’s time for new rules on US-Israel policy

It’s time for new rules on US-Israel policy

Ursula’s Freudian slip and EU’s failure to read world affairs

Ursula’s Freudian slip and EU’s failure to read world affairs

American Evangelicals must confront Israel’s war on Christianity

American Evangelicals must confront Israel’s war on Christianity

NATO’s 'day of reckoning?' Alliance future on the line in Ankara Summit

NATO’s 'day of reckoning?' Alliance future on the line in Ankara Summit

Enes Berna Kilic

Between pragmatism and exclusion: EU’s Türkiye dilemma under von der Leyen

Between pragmatism and exclusion: EU’s Türkiye dilemma under von der Leyen

Why current ceasefire is just a time-buying tactic for US-Iran war

Why current ceasefire is just a time-buying tactic for US-Iran war

Welcome to DC banquet where Trump upsets stomachs and Oz reads minds

Welcome to DC banquet where Trump upsets stomachs and Oz reads minds

A. Craig Copetas

How Russia weaponizes its national telecom operators against Ukraine

How Russia weaponizes its national telecom operators against Ukraine

Fate of Gulf projects in Syria uncertain despite Sharaa's assurances

Fate of Gulf projects in Syria uncertain despite Sharaa's assurances

Omer Ozkizilcik

Simsek is a keeper, von der Leyen needs to read the memo

Simsek is a keeper, von der Leyen needs to read the memo

Reclaiming the backyard: Isaac Accords and rise of ‘Donroe Doctrine’

Reclaiming the backyard: Isaac Accords and rise of ‘Donroe Doctrine’

Enes Berna Kilic

'Jitterbugging with the Stars': Musk’s defiance in Paris and DC

'Jitterbugging with the Stars': Musk’s defiance in Paris and DC

A. Craig Copetas

Strait of Hormuz in crisis? Welcome to Türkiye’s energy corridor

Strait of Hormuz in crisis? Welcome to Türkiye’s energy corridor

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

The invisible front in Crimea: Propaganda, cultural warfare and Red Army Choir

The invisible front in Crimea: Propaganda, cultural warfare and Red Army Choir

Hasan Mesut Onder

War, displacement and Hezbollah–Israel crossfire

War, displacement and Hezbollah–Israel crossfire

Why Syria-Israel deal fell through

Why Syria-Israel deal fell through

Omer Ozkizilcik

Antalya Diplomacy Forum: Tan suits, peacemakers and a world bigger than 5

Antalya Diplomacy Forum: Tan suits, peacemakers and a world bigger than 5

Iran came in black and left with the argument

Iran came in black and left with the argument

Discover

Istanbul Park is back on F1 calendar for next 5 years

Deets

Istanbul Park is back on F1 calendar for next 5 years

Türkiye secures Formula 1 return from 2027 season under five-year agreement

Texas firm that quietly turned Pakistan into key power broker in Iran war

Exclusive

Texas firm that quietly turned Pakistan into key power broker in Iran war

Through intensive lobbying efforts, Pakistan has pivoted from the sidelines to b...

Former governor’s arrest in Türkiye shatters 6-year silence over murder case

Deets

Former governor’s arrest in Türkiye shatters 6-year silence over murder case

Six years of silence shatter as sudden police raids expose massive political cov...

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

Istanbul weather offers gorgeous sunshine and summer warmth this weekend

Istanbul weather offers gorgeous sunshine and summer warmth this weekend

Navigating Istanbul's strict new residence protocols

Navigating Istanbul's strict new residence protocols

Türkiye’s new social media, gaming regulations explained in 5 questions

Türkiye’s new social media, gaming regulations explained in 5 questions

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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Erdogan unveils 20-year tax holiday to lure relocating foreign residents

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China again urges nationals to exit Iran immediately, citing security risks

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Istanbul Park is back on F1 calendar for next 5 years

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Ursula’s Freudian slip and EU’s failure to read world affairs

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NATO’s 'day of reckoning?' Alliance future on the line in Ankara Summit

Türkiye condemns NY mayor Mamdani over 1915 remarks

Türkiye condemns NY mayor Mamdani over 1915 remarks

1915 events

5 min read

Ankara criticizes political use of historical events after New York mayor labels 1915 incidents as "genocide" in anniversary message

FM Fidan calls EU Commission chief von der Leyen’s remarks ‘unfortunate’

Diplomacy

3 min read

'We have necessary communications, so I think we have fixed it, corrected,' says FM Hakan Fidan

FM Fidan calls EU Commission chief von der Leyen’s remarks ‘unfortunate’

Turkish FM says nuclear deadlock in US-Iran talks can be broken

Diplomacy

6 min read

Fidan says he believes remaining points in US-Iran negotiations can be resolved, as Türkiye works to encourage all parties toward a deal

Turkish FM says nuclear deadlock in US-Iran talks can be broken

Türkiye calls Israel a direct threat to global security at Oxford forum

Diplomacy

5 min read

Fidan declares that Israel constitutes a direct threat to global security and calls on the international community to mount a collective response

Türkiye calls Israel a direct threat to global security at Oxford forum

Turkish central bank seen in ‘wait-and-see’ mode, cuts possible in July

Turkish central bank seen in ‘wait-and-see’ mode, cuts possible in July

monetary policy

4 min read

Here are key pillars of Türkiye’s tax breaks to become investment hub

Here are key pillars of Türkiye’s tax breaks to become investment hub

investment

6 min read

Turkish central bank rebuilds gold reserves, closes swap positions

Turkish central bank rebuilds gold reserves, closes swap positions

CBRT reserves

4 min read

Germany readies minesweeper for possible Strait of Hormuz mission

Germany readies minesweeper for possible Strait of Hormuz mission

Strait Of Hormuz

4 min read

Germany will deploy the minesweeper Fulda to the Mediterranean for a possible Strait of Hormuz mission after the US-Iran war ends

Iran military warns it will respond if US blockade and 'banditry' continues

Iran military warns it will respond if US blockade and 'banditry' continues

Iran War

4 min read

Warning of a strong reaction, Iran’s military says it will respond if the US continues its port blockade, calling the move “banditry” and “piracy”

UK, Finland say Israel’s attacks on journalists in Lebanon ‘unacceptable’

UK, Finland say Israel’s attacks on journalists in Lebanon ‘unacceptable’

Middle East

5 min read

UK and Finland condemned Israeli attacks on journalists in Lebanon after Amal Khalil was killed, raising the toll to 27 since March 2

Türkiye could join mine clearance in Hormuz after US-Iran deal: FM Fidan

Türkiye could join mine clearance in Hormuz after US-Iran deal: FM Fidan

Strait Of Hormuz

5 min read

Ankara signals support for post-conflict operations, warns against taking sides

Iranian FM Araghchi to visit Moscow during overseas tour

Iranian FM Araghchi to visit Moscow during overseas tour

World

4 min read

US sanctions Chinese ‘teapot’ refinery over Iranian oil purchases

US sanctions Chinese ‘teapot’ refinery over Iranian oil purchases

World

5 min read

Russian overnight attack on Ukraine kills 4, wounds dozens

Russian overnight attack on Ukraine kills 4, wounds dozens

Conflicts

6 min read

Overlapping holiday dates to boost Antalya tourism figures

Overlapping holiday dates to boost Antalya tourism figures

Travel

4 min read

Chernobyl at 40: Disaster that reshaped nuclear world faces new threats

Chernobyl at 40: Disaster that reshaped nuclear world faces new threats

Chernobyl at 40

7 min read

Nearly 13,000 quakes recorded across Türkiye in early 2026

Nearly 13,000 quakes recorded across Türkiye in early 2026

Earthquake

3 min read

Sanliurfa opens nationwide Culture Route Festival blending heritage, tourism

Sanliurfa opens nationwide Culture Route Festival blending heritage, tourism

Events

6 min read

Türkiye Culture Route Festival begins in Sanliurfa, bringing exhibitions, music, and food routes to one of the world’s oldest regions

300-year-old Ottoman heritage removal sparks heritage dispute in Istanbul

History

4 min read

Officials in Istanbul are investigating after historic Ottoman structure was removed without permission and replaced, drawing widespread criticism

300-year-old Ottoman heritage removal sparks heritage dispute in Istanbul

Historic Istanbul exhibition reveals century of growth and creative vision

Istanbul Cultural Events

6 min read

Experience evolution of the nation through rare archival documents, contemporary masterpieces at this 100-year history exhibition in Istanbul

Historic Istanbul exhibition reveals century of growth and creative vision

Nations that once fought at Gallipoli gather again at Canakkale Martyrs' Memorial for 111th anniversary

111th anniversary Gallipoli

Nations that once fought at Gallipoli gather again at Canakkale Martyrs' Memorial for 111th anniversary

Bernardo Silva Man City exit set to spark Galatasaray Juventus transfer race

Bernardo Silva Man City exit set to spark Galatasaray Juventus transfer race

Football

3 min read

Insider reveals truth behind Arda Guler's status at Real Madrid following injury

Insider reveals truth behind Arda Guler's status at Real Madrid following injury

Football

5 min read

Sengun shines in career night but Rockets fall as Lakers take 3-0 lead

Sengun shines in career night but Rockets fall as Lakers take 3-0 lead

NBA

8 min read

Club

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P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

30

71

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

30

67

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

30

65

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

30

55

5

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

31

51

6

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

30

48

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

30

42

8

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

30

37

9

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RIZESPOR

30

37

10

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

30

37

11

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

30

36

12

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

30

33

13

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

31

31

14

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

30

28

15

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

30

25

16

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

30

25

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

30

23

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

30

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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UK-Türkiye pact proves European security bigger than EU

UK-Türkiye pact proves European security bigger than EU

Apr 25 2026

Ukraine, Azerbaijan sign 6 deals amid Kyiv’s drone push

Ukraine, Azerbaijan sign 6 deals amid Kyiv’s drone push

Apr 25 2026

Turkish central bank seen in ‘wait-and-see’ mode, cuts possible in July

Turkish central bank seen in ‘wait-and-see’ mode, cuts possible in July

Apr 25 2026

Iranian FM Araghchi to visit Moscow during overseas tour

Iranian FM Araghchi to visit Moscow during overseas tour

Apr 25 2026

Germany readies minesweeper for possible Strait of Hormuz mission

Germany readies minesweeper for possible Strait of Hormuz mission

Apr 25 2026

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