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Ambassador Tom Barrack gets Iraq brief, but what's next for Türkiye-US ties?

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

9 min read

While Barrack has a lot on his plate, stakeholders in Ankara wish he would use his direct line to Trump to help bilateral Turkish-US ties

Ambassador Tom Barrack gets Iraq brief, but what's next for Türkiye-US ties?

Armenia arrests six opposition candidates on eve of parliamentary election

armenia elections

3 min read

Armenian authorities arrest six candidates from the pro-Russian Strong Armenia party on the eve of parliamentary elections

Armenia arrests six opposition candidates on eve of parliamentary election

Türkiye reportedly removes neighborhood restrictions for foreign residents

Nation

6 min read

Türkiye reportedly removes neighborhood restrictions for foreign residents

Germany holds farewell ceremony for Patriot troops bound for Türkiye

Europe

2 min read

Germany holds farewell ceremony for Patriot troops bound for Türkiye

Iran condemns recent US strikes as 'flagrant ceasefire violation'

Iran War

3 min read

Iran condemns recent US strikes as 'flagrant ceasefire violation'

Iran condemns overnight US strikes on Sirik and Qeshm Island radar sites as a flagrant ceasefire violation and attack on national sovereignty

Bahrain accuses Iran of ‘blatant aggression’ after missile attack

Iran War

6 min read VIDEO

Iran fires missiles at Kuwait, Bahrain as US hits radar sites

Iran War

2 min read

Could new court ruling save Türkiye's Airbnb hosts from business taxes?

Could new court ruling save Türkiye's Airbnb hosts from business taxes?

Expats

3 min read

Iran's World Cup players must enter, leave US on match day only, ambassador says

Iran's World Cup players must enter, leave US on match day only, ambassador says

Iran World Cup

5 min read

Ancient obsidian finds reveal Paleolithic past in eastern Türkiye

Archaeology

3 min read

Spotlight

NATO braces for America’s intel embarrassment in Ankara

NATO braces for America’s intel embarrassment in Ankara

Op-Ed

7 min read

Tom Barrack’s new struggle just begins

Tom Barrack’s new struggle just begins

Op-Ed

5 min read

How war in Iran creates 'rural revolt' in America

How war in Iran creates 'rural revolt' in America

Featured

5 min read

South Asia's new water conflict is over data, not dams

South Asia's new water conflict is over data, not dams

Op-Ed

5 min read

Tel Aviv’s long game, Ankara’s quiet win

Tel Aviv’s long game, Ankara’s quiet win

How Putin, Trump, Netanyahu and mullahs echo ancient evil's rot

How Putin, Trump, Netanyahu and mullahs echo ancient evil's rot

A. Craig Copetas

What does St. Petersburg say about new globalization?

What does St. Petersburg say about new globalization?

Deniz Karakullukcu

'For now': Rubio's Greenland remark is two words too many for US allies

'For now': Rubio's Greenland remark is two words too many for US allies

The Trump family's Balkan problem

The Trump family's Balkan problem

Barrack’s appointment offers strategic reprieve for Sharaa

Barrack’s appointment offers strategic reprieve for Sharaa

Omer Ozkizilcik

The 1% foothold: A tale of AI destinies from Washington to Ankara

The 1% foothold: A tale of AI destinies from Washington to Ankara

Enes Berna Kilic

In Athens, power can only change its face

In Athens, power can only change its face

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Dead on arrival: Trump’s Abraham Accords push falls flat in Türkiye

Dead on arrival: Trump’s Abraham Accords push falls flat in Türkiye

How dam releases on Euphrates led to flooding in eastern Syria

How dam releases on Euphrates led to flooding in eastern Syria

Omer Ozkizilcik

Made in Europe: Alarm bells ring for Türkiye’s industrial sector

Made in Europe: Alarm bells ring for Türkiye’s industrial sector

Bulgaria's man in the middle

Bulgaria's man in the middle

Ukraine holds right to self-defense if Russia involves Belarus in its war

Ukraine holds right to self-defense if Russia involves Belarus in its war

Relief in food and energy prices boosts optimism over Türkiye’s May inflation

Relief in food and energy prices boosts optimism over Türkiye’s May inflation

Omer Faruk Bingol

Europe's fault lines reach the Balkans: Between protest and power

Europe's fault lines reach the Balkans: Between protest and power

Mustafa Cuhadar

Are Russian drone strikes in the Black Sea retaliation for the ghost fleet crackdown?

Are Russian drone strikes in the Black Sea retaliation for the ghost fleet crackdown?

'Ottoman Slap' is the only counterpunch to Putin’s bamboozling belligerence

'Ottoman Slap' is the only counterpunch to Putin’s bamboozling belligerence

A. Craig Copetas

Can Trump balance US-China dialogue and cross-strait stability?

Can Trump balance US-China dialogue and cross-strait stability?

Deniz Karakullukcu

The gate of tears: Washington's move on 'African North Korea' against Iran

The gate of tears: Washington's move on 'African North Korea' against Iran

Enes Berna Kilic

$Cost of a fractured order: America’s deadlock, Türkiye’s opportunity$

Cost of a fractured order: America’s deadlock, Türkiye’s opportunity

Discover

Arctic ball in Greenland: Who can make the girl dance?

Featured

Arctic ball in Greenland: Who can make the girl dance?

Greenland finds itself at the center of a power struggle between the world's sup...

Türkiye’s bid to rebuild Syria’s soul through ontology, cultural centers

Featured

Türkiye’s bid to rebuild Syria’s soul through ontology, cultural centers

The culture centers, now operating at 8 locations across Syria and expanding int...

The silent marriage: How Section 224 is fueling US, Israeli frontlines

Deets

The silent marriage: How Section 224 is fueling US, Israeli frontlines

The proposed framework reflects Trump administration’s intent to deepen the 'spe...

Turkish Cuisine

From manti to haydari: 5 Turkish classics among TasteAtlas' best yogurt dishes

Food

From manti to haydari: 5 Turkish classics among TasteAtlas' best yogurt dishes

Otto Eats: Manti, the dumpling with an identity crisis

Otto Eats: Manti, the dumpling with an identity crisis

Featured

Featured

5 min read

How tea became Türkiye’s national drink in less than a century

How tea became Türkiye’s national drink in less than a century

tea culture

4 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Türkiye's top court ends indefinite alimony, effective in 9 months

Türkiye's top court ends indefinite alimony, effective in 9 months

Türkiye movie theaters see 15% drop in attendance

Türkiye movie theaters see 15% drop in attendance

Where to swim in Istanbul this summer: 95 approved areas, 3 Blue Flag beaches

Where to swim in Istanbul this summer: 95 approved areas, 3 Blue Flag beaches

Editor's Pick

'Ottoman Slap' is the only counterpunch to Putin’s bamboozling belligerence

'Ottoman Slap' is the only counterpunch to Putin’s bamboozling belligerence

Putin redirected his malevolence, and Europe—financier, armorer and political lifeline to Ukraine—drifted into Moscow’s sights not merely as a competitor but as a dark adversary cast in civilizational terms

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How Israel’s strategy to cast Türkiye as ‘next Iran’ backfired

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Sea drone explodes in Romania's Black Sea port city of Constanta

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Norway’s World Cup squad feature in viking-themed team photo

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Israel secretly deployed forces to Azerbaijan during Iran war: Report

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Trump dump looms over Ankara summit: NATO braces for America’s intel embarrassment

Türkiye reportedly removes neighborhood restrictions for foreign residents

Türkiye reportedly removes neighborhood restrictions for foreign residents

Nation

6 min read

Türkiye reopens most districts to expat residence permits, but legal gaps over property thresholds leave foreign investors in limbo

Türkiye nabs 361 Daesh suspects in operations across 39 provinces

Nation

4 min read

The operations were conducted as part of ongoing investigations into the group's activities inside Türkiye

Türkiye nabs 361 Daesh suspects in operations across 39 provinces

Illegal construction crackdown continues in Bodrum as 45 structures demolished

Bodrum

5 min read

Bodrum Municipality demolished 45 illegal structures in the first five months of 2026 as part of its campaign against unauthorized construction

Illegal construction crackdown continues in Bodrum as 45 structures demolished

Forest entry, open fire use banned in Istanbul until Oct. 15

Nation

4 min read

The decision aims to prevent forest fires amid rising temperatures and increased human activity in wooded areas during the summer months

Forest entry, open fire use banned in Istanbul until Oct. 15

Türkiye reviews conditions to help manufacturers access funding: Erdogan

Türkiye reviews conditions to help manufacturers access funding: Erdogan

Turkish economy

5 min read

Turkish central bank seen holding rates at 37% despite hike calls

Turkish central bank seen holding rates at 37% despite hike calls

monetary policy

5 min read

World Bank injects €191.5M into Türkiye’s green city projects

World Bank injects €191.5M into Türkiye’s green city projects

External Financing

4 min read

Armenia arrests six opposition candidates on eve of parliamentary election

Armenia arrests six opposition candidates on eve of parliamentary election

armenia elections

6 min read

Armenian authorities arrest six candidates from the pro-Russian Strong Armenia party on the eve of parliamentary elections

Germany holds farewell ceremony for Patriot troops bound for Türkiye

Germany holds farewell ceremony for Patriot troops bound for Türkiye

Europe

5 min read

Germany holds a farewell ceremony in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania for 150 Bundeswehr soldiers deploying to Türkiye at the end of June

Kosovo heads to the polls for third time in 18 months as political deadlock drags on

Kosovo heads to the polls for third time in 18 months as political deadlock drags on

Kosovo Elections

7 min read

Kosovo holds its third parliamentary election in 18 months on June 7 as a failure to agree on a new president deepens a political crisis

Iran condemns recent US strikes as 'flagrant ceasefire violation'

Iran condemns recent US strikes as 'flagrant ceasefire violation'

Iran War

6 min read

Iran condemns overnight US strikes on Sirik and Qeshm Island radar sites as a flagrant ceasefire violation and attack on national sovereignty

Ukraine says Putin lost chance ‘to get out of his failed war’

Ukraine says Putin lost chance ‘to get out of his failed war’

World

7 min read

US plans cuts to NATO rapid response force ahead of Ankara summit: Report

US plans cuts to NATO rapid response force ahead of Ankara summit: Report

NATO

6 min read

Trump envoys meet 100 nuclear experts in Tennessee ahead of Iran deal

Trump envoys meet 100 nuclear experts in Tennessee ahead of Iran deal

Iran Deal

7 min read

US CDC warns Ebola outbreak could reach 2014 epidemic scale without strong response

US CDC warns Ebola outbreak could reach 2014 epidemic scale without strong response

Health

4 min read

How many generations of humans have lived throughout history?

How many generations of humans have lived throughout history?

Lifestyle

5 min read

Istanbul hosts 'Zero Waste' festival blending energy, innovation and nature

Istanbul hosts 'Zero Waste' festival blending energy, innovation and nature

Environment

7 min read

Ancient obsidian finds reveal Paleolithic past in eastern Türkiye

Ancient obsidian finds reveal Paleolithic past in eastern Türkiye

Archaeology

9 min read

Research around Mount Nemrut shows Bitlis’ history reaches the Paleolithic Age, with obsidian finds pointing to ancient trade networks

Basilica Cistern reopens in Istanbul, free for Turkish citizens through June

Basilica Cistern

5 min read

Basilica Cistern reopened on June 6 after maintenance, with Turkish citizens allowed to visit the Istanbul landmark free through June

Basilica Cistern reopens in Istanbul, free for Turkish citizens through June

Verdi's La Traviata staged at Istanbul Opera, Ballet Festival

Istanbul Opera And Ballet Festival

5 min read

Verdi's La Traviata was staged at Istanbul's AKM during the 17th International Istanbul Opera and Ballet Festival

Verdi's La Traviata staged at Istanbul Opera, Ballet Festival

Diagoras Pyramid Tomb illuminated after restoration, opened for night visits

History

4 min read

Conservation and landscaping works improve access and visitor experience at one of Türkiye’s rare pyramid-roofed ancient tombs

Diagoras Pyramid Tomb illuminated after restoration, opened for night visits

Iran's World Cup players must enter, leave US on match day only, ambassador says

Iran's World Cup players must enter, leave US on match day only, ambassador says

Iran World Cup

8 min read

Ahmet Kaplan becomes first Turkish wheelchair tennis player to reach Grand Slam singles final

Ahmet Kaplan becomes first Turkish wheelchair tennis player to reach Grand Slam singles final

wheelchair tennis

3 min read

2,000-year-old theater in Antalya to host Türkiye’s World Cup match against Australia

2,000-year-old theater in Antalya to host Türkiye’s World Cup match against Australia

Football

Club

G

P

1

GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

34

77

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

34

74

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

34

69

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

34

60

5

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

34

57

6

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

34

55

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

34

51

8

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RIZESPOR

34

41

9

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

34

40

10

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

34

37

11

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

34

37

12

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

34

37

13

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

34

35

14

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

34

34

15

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

34

33

16

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

34

32

17

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

34

30

18

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

34

30

Sightseeing Around Türkiye

Istanbul antique markets: Where to shop and what to know

Istanbul antique markets

6 min read

Istanbul antique markets: Where to shop and what to know

Turkish resort town Cesme sees booking surge after 9-day Eid holiday extension

Turkish resort town Cesme sees booking surge after 9-day Eid holiday extension

Travel

1 min read

F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda shares Istanbul visit with ‘Istan-beautiful’ post

F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda shares Istanbul visit with ‘Istan-beautiful’ post

Lifestyle

2 min read

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

Featured Videos

Türkiye nabs 361 Daesh suspects in operations across 39 provinces

Slovenian president raises Palestinian flag after government removes it

Armenia votes on Jan. 7 as Pashinyan seeks mandate for peace, new constitution

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Iran's World Cup players must enter, leave US on match day only, ambassador says

Iran's World Cup players must enter, leave US on match day only, ambassador says

Jun 06 2026

Armenia arrests six opposition candidates on eve of parliamentary election

Armenia arrests six opposition candidates on eve of parliamentary election

Jun 06 2026

Türkiye reportedly removes neighborhood restrictions for foreign residents

Türkiye reportedly removes neighborhood restrictions for foreign residents

Jun 06 2026

Ancient obsidian finds reveal Paleolithic past in eastern Türkiye

Ancient obsidian finds reveal Paleolithic past in eastern Türkiye

Jun 06 2026

Germany holds farewell ceremony for Patriot troops bound for Türkiye

Germany holds farewell ceremony for Patriot troops bound for Türkiye

Jun 06 2026

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