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What happened in Syria was no coup—it was a test of state power

Analysis

Analysis

5 min read

Recent rumors of a coup in Damascus are unfounded masking the Syrian government's broader efforts to enforce military institutionalization

What happened in Syria was no coup—it was a test of state power

Türkiye strips 6,134 foreigners of citizenship as property fraud unfolds

Deets

Deets

3 min read

Authorities detain 72 suspects after uncovering network accused of using forged property appraisals

Türkiye strips 6,134 foreigners of citizenship as property fraud unfolds

Proposed Hormuz deal could give Iran control of Gulf-bound ships

Strait Of Hormuz

5 min read

Proposed Hormuz deal could give Iran control of Gulf-bound ships

Israel resumes strikes in southern Lebanon after Rome talks

Breaking

Breaking

1 min read

Israel resumes strikes in southern Lebanon after Rome talks

Nationalist leader Bahceli calls for PKK ringleader Ocalan's release

terror-free Türkiye

4 min read

Nationalist leader Bahceli calls for PKK ringleader Ocalan's release

MHP leader signs framework bill for Terror-Free Türkiye initiative, calling it state project and renewing calls on Ocalan and Demirtas

Turkish opposition leader's high-stakes gamble for political survival

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

5 min read

After US and Israel, will Iran win its next war?

Analysis

Analysis

6 min read

Bodrum still sells Aegean dream to tourists—fewer Turks can afford to buy it

Featured

Featured

Bodrum still sells Aegean dream to tourists—fewer Turks can afford to buy it

Nation

8 min read

Can’t make it to Troy? Istanbul museum reveals the world behind ‘The Odyssey’

Featured

Featured

Can’t make it to Troy? Istanbul museum reveals the world behind ‘The Odyssey’

Troy

9 min read

Mohamed Salah: Egypt’s global football icon

Mohamed Salah

3 min read

Spotlight

2022 grain deal is dead—Türkiye must broker a new 'grain ceasefire'

2022 grain deal is dead—Türkiye must broker a new 'grain ceasefire'

Analysis

4 min read

Kudankulam breach shows nuclear security gaps beyond the reactor fence

Kudankulam breach shows nuclear security gaps beyond the reactor fence

Op-Ed

7 min read

Türkiye opens new residency path for international graduates

Türkiye opens new residency path for international graduates

Deets

5 min read

Türkiye's air force promotes its first female general in annual military reshuffle

Türkiye's air force promotes its first female general in annual military reshuffle

Defense

3 min read

Israeli banner campaign exposes myth of Greek Cypriot sovereignty

Israeli banner campaign exposes myth of Greek Cypriot sovereignty

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Can Iraq control its Iran-backed militias amid a widening regional war?

Can Iraq control its Iran-backed militias amid a widening regional war?

Türkiye's next fighter jet move: Why GCAP makes strategic sense

Türkiye's next fighter jet move: Why GCAP makes strategic sense

The Interior: Notes on power, capital and imagining tomorrow

The Interior: Notes on power, capital and imagining tomorrow

A. Craig Copetas

Ceuta threatens to swallow Schengen

Ceuta threatens to swallow Schengen

The new economics of air defense

The new economics of air defense

Arda Mevlutoglu

Turkish opposition leader's high-stakes gamble for political survival

Turkish opposition leader's high-stakes gamble for political survival

Bulgaria just sent NATO a message the Balkans should not ignore

Bulgaria just sent NATO a message the Balkans should not ignore

Four reasons behind Istanbul exchange’s 10-week low

Four reasons behind Istanbul exchange’s 10-week low

Omer Faruk Bingol

The strategic dilemma facing Türkiye’s New Party

The strategic dilemma facing Türkiye’s New Party

Deniz Karakullukcu

Beyond Suez and Hormuz: What the Development Road Project could offer

Beyond Suez and Hormuz: What the Development Road Project could offer

Salih Mustafa Kazdal

Restructuring nuclear deterrence: Pakistan adapts to modern multi-domain warfare

Restructuring nuclear deterrence: Pakistan adapts to modern multi-domain warfare

Sabena Siddiqui

Hidden contradictions in Laura Loomer’s pro-Ukraine pivot

Hidden contradictions in Laura Loomer’s pro-Ukraine pivot

Sophie Fullerton

The fire this time: Europe burns while politicians smolder over hose

The fire this time: Europe burns while politicians smolder over hose

A. Craig Copetas

The 'real Armenia' pivot: Where Yerevan-Washington ties are headed

The 'real Armenia' pivot: Where Yerevan-Washington ties are headed

Enes Berna Kilic

1 crisis, 5 agreements, 1 message: Hidden story of Ankara summit

1 crisis, 5 agreements, 1 message: Hidden story of Ankara summit

Saudi nuclear deal tests America's nonproliferation principles

Saudi nuclear deal tests America's nonproliferation principles

Farsi Follies: Persian farce flapdoodles Trump’s promise to end Iranian conflict

Farsi Follies: Persian farce flapdoodles Trump’s promise to end Iranian conflict

A. Craig Copetas

How the World Cup put Bosnia on everyone’s travel bucket list

How the World Cup put Bosnia on everyone’s travel bucket list

Lebanon and Syria: Tripoli rejoices, Beirut waits, south descends into chaos

Lebanon and Syria: Tripoli rejoices, Beirut waits, south descends into chaos

Kalan William Keskin

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Troy Museum brings the world behind Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' to life

Troy Museum

Troy Museum brings the world behind Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' to life

Troy Museum connects Nolan's The Odyssey with 5,000 years of history, from the P...

Whirlybirds: A tale of multimillionaires and Trump for sale

Op-Ed

Whirlybirds: A tale of multimillionaires and Trump for sale

Truth Social's $100,000-a-month feed selling early access to market-moving presi...

Former Turkish PM Ahmet Davutoglu’s long fall from power

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Former Turkish PM Ahmet Davutoglu’s long fall from power

Former Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu left party politics much as he ent...

Turkish Cuisine

Otto Eats: Kolokasi—the root nobody wanted badly enough to ruin

Recipe

Recipe

8 min read

Otto Eats: Kolokasi—the root nobody wanted badly enough to ruin

Otto Eats: 41 herbs, one Sufi healer, and the sweet, sticky legacy of macun

Otto Eats: 41 herbs, one Sufi healer, and the sweet, sticky legacy of macun

Recipe

Recipe

7 min read

Otto Eats: Cig Kofte, a dish that thrives on losing things

Otto Eats: Cig Kofte, a dish that thrives on losing things

Recipe

Recipe

8 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Türkiye to revoke 687 citizenships linked to property fraud

Türkiye to revoke 687 citizenships linked to property fraud

Tourists spend nearly $6B on food, drink in Türkiye in first half of 2026

Tourists spend nearly $6B on food, drink in Türkiye in first half of 2026

Turkish banks roll out 24/7 physical gold sales through ATMs in major cities

Turkish banks roll out 24/7 physical gold sales through ATMs in major cities

Editor's Pick

Walid Jumblatt on Ottoman ghosts, possible Israel-Türkiye collision, regional traps

Walid Jumblatt on Ottoman ghosts, possible Israel-Türkiye collision, regional traps

Lebanon’s warlord-turned-kingmaker views a collision between Israel and Türkiye as a distinct reality

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Türkiye 'seriously concerned' as drones hit 2 civilian ships in Black Sea

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Türkiye to revoke 687 citizenships linked to property fraud

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Mauro Icardi hits back at body criticism with AI-edited image

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'Survivor' contestant detained in Istanbul over 'portable vibrator' interview

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Mohamed Salah agrees two-year deal with Trabzonspor, set to fly to Türkiye

Türkiye strips 6,134 foreigners of citizenship as property fraud unfolds

Deets

Deets

Türkiye strips 6,134 foreigners of citizenship as property fraud unfolds

Fraud

4 min read

Authorities detain 72 suspects after uncovering network accused of using forged property appraisals

Syria’s Shaibani to visit Türkiye on Aug. 6 for talks with FM Fidan

Diplomacy

5 min read

Shaibani is expected to visit Türkiye as part of ongoing diplomatic contacts between Ankara and Damascus

Syria’s Shaibani to visit Türkiye on Aug. 6 for talks with FM Fidan

Bodrum still sells Aegean dream to tourists—fewer Turks can afford to buy it

Featured

Featured

11 min read

Bodrum still welcomes millions. It simply welcomes a different Türkiye than it once did

Bodrum still sells Aegean dream to tourists—fewer Turks can afford to buy it

Nationalist leader Bahceli calls for PKK ringleader Ocalan's release under 'right to hope'

terror-free Türkiye

6 min read

MHP leader signs framework bill for Terror-Free Türkiye initiative, calling it state project and renewing calls on Ocalan and Demirtas

Nationalist leader Bahceli calls for PKK ringleader Ocalan's release under 'right to hope'

Turkish Airlines' profit margins hit as Iran war doubles jet fuel costs

Turkish Airlines' profit margins hit as Iran war doubles jet fuel costs

Turkish Airlines

4 min read

Ford Otosan rolls out €460M investment program to drive European growth

Ford Otosan rolls out €460M investment program to drive European growth

Turkish auto

4 min read

Gold jumps to 1-month high as markets eye new Hormuz order

Gold jumps to 1-month high as markets eye new Hormuz order

Global Markets

5 min read

Proposed Hormuz deal could give Iran control of Gulf-bound ships

Proposed Hormuz deal could give Iran control of Gulf-bound ships

Strait Of Hormuz

9 min read

A proposed Iran-Oman deal would reportedly give Tehran control of ships entering the Gulf through Hormuz, with key details unresolved

Israel resumes strikes in southern Lebanon after Rome talks

Israel resumes strikes in southern Lebanon after Rome talks

Breaking

Breaking

1 min read

Israel renews attacks in southern Lebanon and orders village evacuations hours after US-backed talks with Lebanon in Rome

Explosive drone found near Ukrainian plane triggers panic at German airport

Explosive drone found near Ukrainian plane triggers panic at German airport

Germany

4 min read

German authorities investigate possible sabotage after an explosive drone forces temporary shutdown of Leipzig-Halle Airport

UN rights chief alarmed by surge in Iran executions since March

UN rights chief alarmed by surge in Iran executions since March

Middle East

5 min read

The UN said Iran executed at least 56 people since March 19, warning that capital punishment is being used to suppress dissent

Pakistan envoy in Ankara says Kashmir issue vital for regional peace

Pakistan envoy in Ankara says Kashmir issue vital for regional peace

Asia & Pacific

8 min read

Head of Russian FPV drone firm 'seriously' injured in car blast

Head of Russian FPV drone firm 'seriously' injured in car blast

World

1 min read

EU to provide Ukraine with €1.4 billion from frozen Russian assets

EU to provide Ukraine with €1.4 billion from frozen Russian assets

Conflicts

4 min read

Princess Eugenie gives birth to first daughter in Portugal

Princess Eugenie gives birth to first daughter in Portugal

Lifestyle

5 min read

344 steps to Yesilkoy Waterfall, Kayseri’s iconic cascade

344 steps to Yesilkoy Waterfall, Kayseri’s iconic cascade

Travel

Sardis, birthplace of coinage, welcomes 60,000 visitors

Sardis, birthplace of coinage, welcomes 60,000 visitors

Travel

6 min read

Record-low Danube reveals Nazi warship wrecks in Serbia

Record-low Danube reveals Nazi warship wrecks in Serbia

History

3 min read

Record-low water levels on the Danube have exposed Nazi warship wrecks near Prahovo, Serbia, reviving safety concerns for river traffic

Next James Bond actor to be revealed by end of 2026

Interview

Interview

5 min read

As the 007 search continues, stars like Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jack Lowden, Tom Holland, Callum Turner, and Jacob Elordi remain under consideration

Next James Bond actor to be revealed by end of 2026

Can’t make it to Troy? Istanbul museum reveals the world behind ‘The Odyssey’

Featured

Featured

17 min read

Istanbul Archaeological Museums' Troy halls trace Homeric myth, excavation history and ancient city's enduring global legacy

Can’t make it to Troy? Istanbul museum reveals the world behind ‘The Odyssey’

Turkish star Kivanc Tatlitug to host travel, gastronomy show on streaming platform

Interview

Interview

4 min read

The show's travel route is still being finalized, with filming set to begin in September

Turkish star Kivanc Tatlitug to host travel, gastronomy show on streaming platform

‘Trabzon, are you ready?’ Mohamed Salah appears in Trabzonspor jersey

‘Trabzon, are you ready?’ Mohamed Salah appears in Trabzonspor jersey

Football

3 min read

Ilayda Nur Curuk wins U23 European shooting title as Türkiye adds 7 medals

Ilayda Nur Curuk wins U23 European shooting title as Türkiye adds 7 medals

Sports

3 min read

Dinamo Zagreb runs riot as UEFA Qualifiers deliver 11 opening-day clashes

Dinamo Zagreb runs riot as UEFA Qualifiers deliver 11 opening-day clashes

Football

3 min read

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ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

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MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

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ÇORUM FK

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ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

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FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

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KONYASPOR

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KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

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GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

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BEŞİKTAŞ JK

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SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

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EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

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CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

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TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

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GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

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The Rumpelstiltskin Report

Beating Argentina 'an antisemitic act,' claims Israeli embassy's third secretary

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

3 min read

Beating Argentina 'an antisemitic act,' claims Israeli embassy's third secretary

Turkish national team declares 2026 World Cup historic triumph in content strategy

Turkish national team declares 2026 World Cup historic triumph in content strategy

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

4 min read

Rome freaks out as Harvard-trained Turkish researcher threatens to bring academic work to Italy

Rome freaks out as Harvard-trained Turkish researcher threatens to bring academic work to Italy

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

2 min read

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

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Sardis, birthplace of coinage, welcomes 60,000 visitors

Spring landscapes persist on Mount Agri despite lowland summer heat

Head of Russian FPV drone firm 'seriously' injured in car blast

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Pakistan envoy in Ankara says Kashmir issue vital for regional peace

Pakistan envoy in Ankara says Kashmir issue vital for regional peace

Aug 05 2026

Disney lets TikTokers use official film clips in new deal

Disney lets TikTokers use official film clips in new deal

Aug 05 2026

Proposed Hormuz deal could give Iran control of Gulf-bound ships

Proposed Hormuz deal could give Iran control of Gulf-bound ships

Aug 05 2026

Princess Eugenie gives birth to first daughter in Portugal

Princess Eugenie gives birth to first daughter in Portugal

Aug 05 2026

344 steps to Yesilkoy Waterfall, Kayseri’s iconic cascade

344 steps to Yesilkoy Waterfall, Kayseri’s iconic cascade

Aug 05 2026

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