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

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

5 min read

A fragile ceasefire masks the reality of the US-Iran conflict, both sides are unwilling to compromise, keeping the risk of escalation high

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

Trump rules out nuclear strike on Iran, vows to 'finish it militarily' if talks fail

Middle East

2 min read

Trump rules out using nuclear weapons against Iran, says he will not be rushed to end the war as Iran rejects his claims of a leadership crisis

Trump rules out nuclear strike on Iran, vows to 'finish it militarily' if talks fail

Britain and France push Hormuz security plan as dozens of nations join London talks

Strait Of Hormuz

2 min read

Britain and France push Hormuz security plan as dozens of nations join London talks

Israel awaiting US green light to 'return Iran to Stone Age': Defense minister

Middle East

2 min read

Israel awaiting US green light to 'return Iran to Stone Age': Defense minister

Trump announces three-week extension of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Middle East

3 min read

Trump announces three-week extension of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Trump announces a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire following an Oval Office meeting with senior envoys from both countries

Trump orders US Navy to 'shoot and kill' any boat laying mines in Hormuz

Strait Of Hormuz

2 min read

Trump says US-Iran talks ‘possible’ within 36-72 hours

Iran talks

2 min read

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

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

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

Opinion

9 min read

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

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

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

Opinion

5 min read

Navigating Istanbul's strict new residence protocols

Explainer

Explainer

8 min read

Spotlight

Pakistan emerges as Gulf’s indispensable security anchor

Pakistan emerges as Gulf’s indispensable security anchor

Middle East

8 min read

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

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

Op-Ed

6 min read

How Russia weaponizes its national telecom operators against Ukraine

How Russia weaponizes its national telecom operators against Ukraine

Explainer

8 min read

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

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

Exclusive

3 min read

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

Greek Watergate: Shh… the state is listening

Greek Watergate: Shh… the state is listening

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

The doorman’s new lease: Transactional logic of US–Indonesia pact

The doorman’s new lease: Transactional logic of US–Indonesia pact

Enes Berna Kilic

The naked and the dead, from diplomacy to detonation

The naked and the dead, from diplomacy to detonation

A. Craig Copetas

The Columbine effect: Behavioral contagion and school attacks in Türkiye

The Columbine effect: Behavioral contagion and school attacks in Türkiye

Orban’s loss deals painful blow to Putin and global far right

Orban’s loss deals painful blow to Putin and global far right

Is SDF integrating into Syrian state?

Is SDF integrating into Syrian state?

Omer Ozkizilcik

Why Islamabad talks were and are bound to stall

Why Islamabad talks were and are bound to stall

Deniz Karakullukcu

Strategic logic of Türkiye’s missile transformation

Strategic logic of Türkiye’s missile transformation

Arda Mevlutoglu

DoorDash war: Welcome to global gig-economy summit of the damned

DoorDash war: Welcome to global gig-economy summit of the damned

A. Craig Copetas

The fall of Viktor Orban: A bitter defeat for Trump and global right

The fall of Viktor Orban: A bitter defeat for Trump and global right

Is Turkish economy emerging as a winner on the Middle East chessboard?

Is Turkish economy emerging as a winner on the Middle East chessboard?

Omer Faruk Bingol

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Giant Athena statue discovered in ancient city of Laodikeia

History

Giant Athena statue discovered in ancient city of Laodikeia

Stunning 2-meter-tall white marble Athena statue surfaces in the West Theater of...

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...

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...

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

New Turkish law to end anonymous social media access for millions of users

New Turkish law to end anonymous social media access for millions of users

What Istanbul's sudden residence sponsorship ban means for lawful residents

What Istanbul's sudden residence sponsorship ban means for lawful residents

New Turkish school security measures reshape daily routines for families

New Turkish school security measures reshape daily routines for families

By Selin Hacialioglu

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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Israel awaiting US green light to 'return Iran to Stone Age': Defense minister

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Archaeologists discover giant marble Athena statue in ancient Laodikeia in Türkiye

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

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New rules for US Israel policy: You can’t call it a ‘think tank’ if all your ideas are stupid

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Iran-linked outlet maps Gulf undersea cables in apparent warning to Arab neighbors

Türkiye, six other nations condemn Israeli settler raids on Al-Aqsa Mosque

Türkiye, six other nations condemn Israeli settler raids on Al-Aqsa Mosque

Diplomacy

6 min read

The foreign ministers of eight nations issue a joint statement condemning repeated Israeli settler raids on Al-Aqsa Mosque

US sanctions Istanbul-based textile firm over alleged links to Iran missile program

US sanctions

3 min read

Türkiye-based textile supplier blacklisted by US over shipments of key material tied to missile fuel production

US sanctions Istanbul-based textile firm over alleged links to Iran missile program

Foreigners face urgent deadlines under Istanbul's strict new residency mandates

Explainer

Explainer

12 min read

Navigating Istanbul's sudden residency changes requires understanding new address registration protocols, mandatory private health insurance updates

Foreigners face urgent deadlines under Istanbul's strict new residency mandates

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

Deets

Deets

10 min read

Six years of silence shatter as sudden police raids expose massive political cover-up regarding missing university student Gulistan Doku

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

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approve Paramount's $111 billion takeover bid

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approve Paramount's $111 billion takeover bid

Business

4 min read

Turkish fintech TrendFinans launches banking services with Odeabank

Turkish fintech TrendFinans launches banking services with Odeabank

fintech

3 min read

Hormuz closure wipes out 13M bpd, further reserve releases won’t fix crisis: IEA

Hormuz closure wipes out 13M bpd, further reserve releases won’t fix crisis: IEA

Hormuz Crisis

4 min read

Trump announces three-week extension of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Trump announces three-week extension of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Middle East

6 min read

Trump announces a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire following an Oval Office meeting with senior envoys from both countries

Trump rules out nuclear strike on Iran, vows to 'finish it militarily' if talks fail

Trump rules out nuclear strike on Iran, vows to 'finish it militarily' if talks fail

Middle East

4 min read

Trump rules out using nuclear weapons against Iran, says he will not be rushed to end the war as Iran rejects his claims of a leadership crisis

Britain and France push Hormuz security plan as dozens of nations join London talks

Britain and France push Hormuz security plan as dozens of nations join London talks

Strait Of Hormuz

4 min read

Britain and France are leading a multinational push to secure the Strait of Hormuz, convening defense officials from more than 44 countries in London

Third US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East as Iran blockade continues

Third US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East as Iran blockade continues

Middle East

6 min read

Third US aircraft carrier, USS George H.W. Bush arrives in Middle East, bringing total number of American carrier strike groups in region to 3

Canada disputes US narrative on Canada's economic dependence amid trade tensions

Canada disputes US narrative on Canada's economic dependence amid trade tensions

Americas

6 min read

South Korea, Vietnam discuss nuclear cooperation as energy demand rises

South Korea, Vietnam discuss nuclear cooperation as energy demand rises

Asia & Pacific

4 min read

Stolen records of 500,000 Britons appear on Chinese site Alibaba

Stolen records of 500,000 Britons appear on Chinese site Alibaba

Data Breach

3 min read

Breathing becomes risky as global dust storms increase, expert warns

Breathing becomes risky as global dust storms increase, expert warns

Health

5 min read

Spring arrives at Türkiye’s picturesque Akdamar Island

Spring arrives at Türkiye’s picturesque Akdamar Island

Travel

Rising CO2 levels may affect human health over time, expert warns

Rising CO2 levels may affect human health over time, expert warns

Health

4 min read

Turkish painter Pinar Kanber captures Istanbul through seagulls in new exhibition

Turkish painter Pinar Kanber captures Istanbul through seagulls in new exhibition

Istanbul art exhibition

4 min read

New paintings by Pinar Kanber use seagulls as witnesses to bridge gap between Byzantine history and modern urban life in Istanbul

Archaeologists discover giant marble Athena statue in ancient Laodikeia in Türkiye

History

5 min read

Stunning 2-meter-tall white marble Athena statue surfaces in the West Theater of Laodikeia as restoration work continues in Türkiye

Archaeologists discover giant marble Athena statue in ancient Laodikeia in Türkiye

Opposition grows in Italy over Kanye West concert amid antisemitism backlash

Music

5 min read

Calls grow for cancellation of Hellwatt Festival appearance amid political and union criticism

Opposition grows in Italy over Kanye West concert amid antisemitism backlash

Istanbul becomes a meeting point for Belgian and Turkish art

Events

6 min read

The exhibition opens in Istanbul, bringing together Belgian and Turkish artists in a cross-cultural contemporary art showcase

Istanbul becomes a meeting point for Belgian and Turkish art

Antalya hosts 60 weightlifters from 6 countries ahead of major championships

Antalya hosts 60 weightlifters from 6 countries ahead of major championships

Sports

3 min read

Arda Guler suffers major injury blow, likely out for the season

Arda Guler suffers major injury blow, likely out for the season

Football

3 min read

Galatasaray, Fenerbahce fire shots ahead of season-defining Istanbul derby

Galatasaray, Fenerbahce fire shots ahead of season-defining Istanbul derby

Istanbul derby

5 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

30

48

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

30

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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Antalya hosts 60 weightlifters from 6 countries ahead of major championships

Antalya hosts 60 weightlifters from 6 countries ahead of major championships

Apr 24 2026

Turkish painter Pinar Kanber captures Istanbul through seagulls in new exhibition

Turkish painter Pinar Kanber captures Istanbul through seagulls in new exhibition

Apr 24 2026

Breathing becomes risky as global dust storms increase, expert warns

Breathing becomes risky as global dust storms increase, expert warns

Apr 24 2026

Trump announces three-week extension of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Trump announces three-week extension of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Apr 24 2026

Trump rules out nuclear strike on Iran, vows to 'finish it militarily' if talks fail

Trump rules out nuclear strike on Iran, vows to 'finish it militarily' if talks fail

Apr 23 2026

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