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Ukraine will be represented at NATO Ankara Summit: Zelenskyy

2026 NATO Summit

2 min read

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed Kyiv's attendance at the NATO Ankara Summit July 7-8 and met IAEA's Grossi on Zaporizhzhia

Ukraine will be represented at NATO Ankara Summit: Zelenskyy

Israel secretly sends Iron Dome battery and troops to UAE during Iran war

United Arab Emirates

3 min read

Israel sent an Iron Dome battery and army operators to the UAE during the Iran war in the first-ever deployment of the system to another country

Israel secretly sends Iron Dome battery and troops to UAE during Iran war

Strait of Hormuz will not revert to pre-war conditions, says Iranian official

Iran War

2 min read

Strait of Hormuz will not revert to pre-war conditions, says Iranian official

No ‘room for doubt’ on backing Greece against threats, says Macron, hinting at Türkiye

Europe

6 min read

No ‘room for doubt’ on backing Greece against threats, says Macron, hinting at Türkiye

Trump and administration officials were 'likely targets' of WHCD shooter

WHCD shooting

3 min read

Trump and administration officials were 'likely targets' of WHCD shooter

Blanche confirmed Trump and administration officials were the likely targets of the WHCD shooter, as the FBI found written intent at the hotel

What we know: Inside the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting

WHCD shooting

5 min read VIDEO

Gunman fires at White House Correspondents' Dinner, Trump evacuated

White House

4 min read VIDEO

Chernobyl at 40: How prepared is Türkiye for nuclear emergency?

Chernobyl at 40: How prepared is Türkiye for nuclear emergency?

Türkiye nuclear safety

5 min read

Expert warns Bingol quake could trigger larger tremor

Expert warns Bingol quake could trigger larger tremor

Earthquake

1 min read

UK crackdown on climate protests may fuel radical action, study finds

climate protests

2 min read

Spotlight

UK-Türkiye pact proves European security bigger than EU

UK-Türkiye pact proves European security bigger than EU

Op-Ed

8 min read

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

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

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

The painful truth behind Ursula’s slip-up

The painful truth behind Ursula’s slip-up

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

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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

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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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UK-Türkiye pact proves European security bigger than EU

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The painful truth behind Ursula’s slip-up

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No ‘room for doubt’ on backing Greece against threats, says Macron, hinting at Türkiye

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Türkiye condemns NY mayor Mamdani over 1915 remarks

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

Expert warns Bingol quake could trigger larger tremor

Expert warns Bingol quake could trigger larger tremor

Earthquake

3 min read

Prominent seismologist says shallow 4.4-magnitude quake in eastern Türkiye poses a serious risk for the region

President Erdogan condemns White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting

WHCD shooting

3 min read

Turkish president condemned the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, expressing relief that Trump and Melania were unharmed

President Erdogan condemns White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting

Baykar unveils K2 kamikaze drone, 'Sivrisinek' loitering munition

Defense Industry

6 min read

Baykar demonstrated its K2 kamikaze drone and Sivrisinek loitering munition at Kesan with AI swarm autonomy, GNSS-free navigation, and 1,000km range

Baykar unveils K2 kamikaze drone, 'Sivrisinek' loitering munition

Turkish top diplomat holds phone call with US negotiators on Iran

Iran talks

3 min read

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held calls with US negotiators, focusing on the latest state of US-Iran peace negotiations

Turkish top diplomat holds phone call with US negotiators on Iran

Chernobyl at 40: How prepared is Türkiye for nuclear emergency?

Chernobyl at 40: How prepared is Türkiye for nuclear emergency?

Türkiye nuclear safety

9 min read

Ankara hotels ramp up preparations for 2026 NATO Summit

Ankara hotels ramp up preparations for 2026 NATO Summit

2026 NATO Summit

3 min read

Russia’s Medvedev calls for tariffs on fertilizer exports to EU

Russia’s Medvedev calls for tariffs on fertilizer exports to EU

EU-Russia trade

3 min read

Syria begins first trial against Assad and former regime figures

Syria begins first trial against Assad and former regime figures

Middle East

6 min read

A Syrian court held its first hearing in the trial of Assad and allies, with Najib present, as proceedings begin for defendants in absentia

Israel secretly sends Iron Dome battery and troops to UAE during Iran war

Israel secretly sends Iron Dome battery and troops to UAE during Iran war

United Arab Emirates

8 min read

Israel sent an Iron Dome battery and army operators to the UAE during the Iran war in the first-ever deployment of the system to another country

Strait of Hormuz will not revert to pre-war conditions, says Iranian official

Strait of Hormuz will not revert to pre-war conditions, says Iranian official

Iran War

6 min read

Iran's deputy parliament speaker said Hormuz will not revert to pre-war conditions under any circumstances, calling it Mojtaba Khamenei's direct order

Tel Aviv erupts in mass protests demanding Netanyahu government resign

Tel Aviv erupts in mass protests demanding Netanyahu government resign

Middle East

4 min read

Mass protests in Tel Aviv and other cities demand Netanyahu’s resignation and an inquiry into Oct. 7 failures, Israeli media report

Trump and administration officials were 'likely targets' of WHCD shooter

Trump and administration officials were 'likely targets' of WHCD shooter

WHCD shooting

7 min read

Israel appoints first ambassador to Somaliland after landmark recognition

Israel appoints first ambassador to Somaliland after landmark recognition

Africa

3 min read

Mali defense minister reportedly killed in al-Qaida-linked attack near Bamako

Mali defense minister reportedly killed in al-Qaida-linked attack near Bamako

Africa

6 min read

UK crackdown on climate protests may fuel radical action, study finds

UK crackdown on climate protests may fuel radical action, study finds

climate protests

4 min read

Iztuzu beach gears up for loggerhead sea turtle nesting season

Iztuzu beach gears up for loggerhead sea turtle nesting season

Caretta caretta

2 min read

Climate overshoot as renewables grow and 1.5C target slips away

Climate overshoot as renewables grow and 1.5C target slips away

global warming

6 min read

17th-century Jaipur astrolabe heads to London sale with £2.5M estimate

17th-century Jaipur astrolabe heads to London sale with £2.5M estimate

History

3 min read

Rare 17th-century Mughal astrolabe from Jaipur royal collection heads to Sotheby’s London auction, with value expected up to £2.5M

Ankara exhibition explores women’s identity through symbolic, faceless figures

Events

3 min read

New exhibition in Ankara presents 28 works by Nazende Yucel exploring women’s roles through symbolic, faceless figures and themes of resilience

Ankara exhibition explores women’s identity through symbolic, faceless figures

Netflix celebrates 10 years in Türkiye with festival across 3 biggest cities

Events

3 min read

New Netflix festival will travel across 3 cities in Türkiye this May, bringing themed sets and interactive experiences beyond screen

Netflix celebrates 10 years in Türkiye with festival across 3 biggest cities

Shiva Zahed's Istanbul gallery opens new platform for Iranian contemporary art

Events

6 min read

New gallery in Istanbul’s Pera district connects Iranian artists with global audiences at a time when visibility and access remain increasingly restricted

Shiva Zahed's Istanbul gallery opens new platform for Iranian contemporary art

Razgatlioglu finishes 19th in Spain after long-lap penalty

Razgatlioglu finishes 19th in Spain after long-lap penalty

2026 MotoGP

3 min read

Zeynep Sonmez knocked out of Madrid Open in 3-set turnaround

Zeynep Sonmez knocked out of Madrid Open in 3-set turnaround

Zeynep Sonmez

3 min read

Atabay Challengers win Canakkale Cup Offshore Race in presidential yacht event

Atabay Challengers win Canakkale Cup Offshore Race in presidential yacht event

Presidential International Yacht Races

2 min read

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GALATASARAY

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FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

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TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

30

65

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BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

30

55

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BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

31

51

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GÖZTEPE

31

51

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SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

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42

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TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

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37

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RIZESPOR

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37

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GAZİANTEP FK

31

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KOCAELISPOR

31

36

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CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

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KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

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EYÜPSPOR

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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

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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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Ukraine will be represented at NATO Ankara Summit: Zelenskyy

Ukraine will be represented at NATO Ankara Summit: Zelenskyy

Apr 26 2026

Trump and administration officials were 'likely targets' of WHCD shooter

Trump and administration officials were 'likely targets' of WHCD shooter

Apr 26 2026

UK crackdown on climate protests may fuel radical action, study finds

UK crackdown on climate protests may fuel radical action, study finds

Apr 26 2026

Expert warns Bingol quake could trigger larger tremor

Expert warns Bingol quake could trigger larger tremor

Apr 26 2026

Syria begins first trial against Assad and former regime figures

Syria begins first trial against Assad and former regime figures

Apr 26 2026

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