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Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Pakistan edge toward a new bloc

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

10 min read

The emerging quartet of Türkiye, Egypt, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is leveraging their diverse military, economic and strategic strengths

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Pakistan edge toward a new bloc

Hungary's Magyar makes early Brussels overture, pledges EU funds deal

Europe

4 min read

Hungary's incoming leader Magyar visits Brussels before taking office, pledging to unlock billions in frozen EU funds and reset ties with the bloc

Hungary's Magyar makes early Brussels overture, pledges EU funds deal

Putin backs Trump's Iran ceasefire move in phone call between leaders

World

2 min read

Putin backs Trump's Iran ceasefire move in phone call between leaders

Turkish Airlines to restart Damascus, Beirut and Amman flights on May 1

Business

2 min read

Turkish Airlines to restart Damascus, Beirut and Amman flights on May 1

EU lacks political will to accept Türkiye despite membership criteria: Turkish FM

Europe

1 min read

EU lacks political will to accept Türkiye despite membership criteria: Turkish FM

Fidan says the EU lacks political will to admit Türkiye even if criteria are met, as Ankara seeks progress on Customs Union and visas

‘No more Mr. Nice Guy,’ Trump slams Iran over stalled nuclear talks

Iran War

2 min read

Trump orders extended blockade on Iran to force nuclear concessions: Report

Iran War

2 min read

Boran Kuzum opens up on risky move that led to Netflix role in 'Big Mistakes'

Boran Kuzum opens up on risky move that led to Netflix role in 'Big Mistakes'

Cinema

3 min read

Divorce in the desert after 60 years: UAE walks out on OPEC

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

Divorce in the desert after 60 years: UAE walks out on OPEC

Opinion

6 min read

Türkiye’s residence permit fees surge by 930% in major policy shift

Deets

Deets

6 min read

Spotlight

Russian ghost fleet continues to funnel stolen Ukrainian grain to Syria

Russian ghost fleet continues to funnel stolen Ukrainian grain to Syria

Exclusive

5 min read

Hormuz crisis is diplomatic cover for UAE's exit from OPEC—Here's why

Hormuz crisis is diplomatic cover for UAE's exit from OPEC—Here's why

Op-Ed

9 min read

Hunger strike ends in Türkiye as government guarantees miners’ pay

Hunger strike ends in Türkiye as government guarantees miners’ pay

Türkiye

No drastic shift expected in Israel’s security policies in post-Netanyahu era, says analyst

No drastic shift expected in Israel’s security policies in post-Netanyahu era, says analyst

Interview

7 min read

The great Gulf divorce: Is UAE’s OPEC exit an American victory or strategic liability?

The great Gulf divorce: Is UAE’s OPEC exit an American victory or strategic liability?

Enes Berna Kilic

Trump, AI and the ghost of Johnny Peanuts: High stakes in America’s new casino age

Trump, AI and the ghost of Johnny Peanuts: High stakes in America’s new casino age

A. Craig Copetas

Russia’s transition from outcast to global backup plan amid Hormuz crisis

Russia’s transition from outcast to global backup plan amid Hormuz crisis

Deniz Karakullukcu

Adapting to a volatile world: UK and Türkiye redraw NATO's blueprint

Adapting to a volatile world: UK and Türkiye redraw NATO's blueprint

Trump pushes NATO partners into Türkiye’s space

Trump pushes NATO partners into Türkiye’s space

Beyond PKK's disarmament: Why terrorist networks don’t simply disappear

Beyond PKK's disarmament: Why terrorist networks don’t simply disappear

Unmet goals and the great Saudi calibration: What's next for Vision 2030?

Unmet goals and the great Saudi calibration: What's next for Vision 2030?

Snail’s pace of justice: A new era for Syria begins

Snail’s pace of justice: A new era for Syria begins

Omer Ozkizilcik

Türkiye challenges Dubai as new safe haven: How will it work?

Türkiye challenges Dubai as new safe haven: How will it work?

Omer Faruk Bingol

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

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

Why EU needs Türkiye's influence in Western Balkans

Why EU needs Türkiye's influence in Western Balkans

Batu Kinayyigit

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

Discover

Some European airlines may not survive fuel surge this summer, Ryanair CEO warns

Tourism

Some European airlines may not survive fuel surge this summer, Ryanair CEO warns

European airlines face mounting pressure from rising fuel costs, with some at ri...

AI reimagines GTA V video game in Türkiye with striking local detail

GTA V

AI reimagines GTA V video game in Türkiye with striking local detail

AI-generated video reimagines GTA V in Türkiye, blending city streets, coastal l...

Ancient rock art in Türkiye’s Latmos Mountains faces irreversible damage

History

Ancient rock art in Türkiye’s Latmos Mountains faces irreversible damage

Ancient rock paintings in Türkiye’s Latmos Mountains face growing damage as vand...

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

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

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

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

Editor's Pick

Exclusive—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 become the one mediator US and Iran can’t ignore

Most Read

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Türkiye’s residence permit fees surge by 930% in major policy shift

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Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Pakistan edge toward a new Middle East alignment

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Exclusive—Russian ghost fleet continues to funnel stolen Ukrainian grain to Syria

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Adapting to a volatile world: UK and Türkiye redraw NATO's blueprint

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Iran stashing unsold oil in derelict tanks as US blockade cuts exports

Türkiye proved its ‘safe haven’ status during Iran war: Erdogan

Türkiye proved its ‘safe haven’ status during Iran war: Erdogan

TÜrkiye

3 min read

President highlights Türkiye’s resilience amid regional tensions, pitches country as global investment base

Türkiye’s residence permit fees surge by 930% in major policy shift

Deets

Deets

9 min read

Türkiye sharply raises residence permit fees by up to 930%, signaling a major shift in migration policy and costs for expats and foreign residents

Türkiye’s residence permit fees surge by 930% in major policy shift

Hunger strike ends in Türkiye as government guarantees miners’ pay

Türkiye

Hunger strike ends in Türkiye as government guarantees miners’ pay

Türkiye's energy minister pushes mining deals from Cairo to Lima at OECD summit

OECD

5 min read

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Bayraktar holds bilateral talks with five counterparts from Egypt, Peru, Kyrgyzstan, Morocco and Saudi Arabia

Türkiye's energy minister pushes mining deals from Cairo to Lima at OECD summit

Turkish Airlines to restart Damascus, Beirut and Amman flights on May 1

Turkish Airlines to restart Damascus, Beirut and Amman flights on May 1

Business

5 min read

Türkiye’s broad unemployment rate rebounds to record 31.5% in March

Türkiye’s broad unemployment rate rebounds to record 31.5% in March

unemployment

3 min read

TotalEnergies restarts Saudi Satorp refinery after Iran attacks

TotalEnergies restarts Saudi Satorp refinery after Iran attacks

Oil

3 min read

Hungary's Magyar makes early Brussels overture, pledges EU funds deal

Hungary's Magyar makes early Brussels overture, pledges EU funds deal

Europe

8 min read

Hungary's incoming leader Magyar visits Brussels before taking office, pledging to unlock billions in frozen EU funds and reset ties with the bloc

Merz says relationship with Trump remains ‘good’ despite Iran war criticism

Merz says relationship with Trump remains ‘good’ despite Iran war criticism

Europe

4 min read

Germany's Merz says his relationship with Trump remains good despite Trump’s criticism, while warning the Iran war hurt Germany’s energy and economy

Iran holds 441 kg enriched uranium, enough for up to 10 nukes: IAEA

Iran holds 441 kg enriched uranium, enough for up to 10 nukes: IAEA

Iran's Nuclear Program

5 min read

A large share of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile is believed to remain stored at Isfahan, with its exact status still unverified

EU lacks political will to accept Türkiye despite membership criteria: Turkish FM

EU lacks political will to accept Türkiye despite membership criteria: Turkish FM

Europe

2 min read

Fidan says the EU lacks political will to admit Türkiye even if criteria are met, as Ankara seeks progress on Customs Union and visas

Putin backs Trump's Iran ceasefire move in phone call between leaders

Putin backs Trump's Iran ceasefire move in phone call between leaders

World

5 min read

Iran's Ghalibaf says US blockade is designed to break republic from within

Iran's Ghalibaf says US blockade is designed to break republic from within

World

7 min read

Trump threatens Iran as US signals blockade could last months

Trump threatens Iran as US signals blockade could last months

World

7 min read

Türkiye’s 'Maldives': Salda Lake turns into gateway to Mars research

Türkiye’s 'Maldives': Salda Lake turns into gateway to Mars research

Lifestyle

5 min read

Mother fakes child cancer to fund lavish life in disturbing Australian case

Mother fakes child cancer to fund lavish life in disturbing Australian case

Health

3 min read

2025 ranks as third-warmest year on record, climate report says

2025 ranks as third-warmest year on record, climate report says

Lifestyle

4 min read

Boran Kuzum opens up on risky move that led to Netflix role in 'Big Mistakes'

Boran Kuzum opens up on risky move that led to Netflix role in 'Big Mistakes'

Cinema

5 min read

Turkish actor Boran Kuzum talks about walking away from fame in Türkiye, rebuilding his career in Los Angeles, taking on darker role

Roman tomb discovered during routine excavation in southern Türkiye

History

4 min read

A routine excavation turns into a major archaeological discovery as experts identify a Roman rock tomb

Roman tomb discovered during routine excavation in southern Türkiye

Rome manuscript long thought lost reveals earliest known English poem

History

5 min read

Researchers uncover hidden copy of earliest English poem in Rome, showing Old English held real value alongside Latin centuries ago

Rome manuscript long thought lost reveals earliest known English poem

King Charles presents symbolic WWII-era naval bell to Trump at White House dinner

HMS Trump

3 min read

King Charles presents Trump with WWII-era submarine bell at White House dinner, highlighting historic UK-US ties and shared legacy

King Charles presents symbolic WWII-era naval bell to Trump at White House dinner

Fenerbahce fans bid emotional farewell to Domenico Tedesco

Fenerbahce fans bid emotional farewell to Domenico Tedesco

Football

3 min read

Ederson hit with two violations following red card in Galatasaray clash

Ederson hit with two violations following red card in Galatasaray clash

Football

2 min read

Italian football rocked by referee probe over alleged VAR influence

Italian football rocked by referee probe over alleged VAR influence

Italian Football

3 min read

Club

G

P

1

GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

31

74

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

31

67

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

31

65

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

31

56

5

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

31

51

6

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

31

51

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

31

45

8

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

31

40

9

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RIZESPOR

31

37

10

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

31

37

11

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

31

36

12

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

31

33

13

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

31

31

14

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

31

28

15

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

31

28

16

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

31

28

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

31

26

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

31

21

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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Hungary's Magyar makes early Brussels overture, pledges EU funds deal

Hungary's Magyar makes early Brussels overture, pledges EU funds deal

Apr 29 2026

Putin backs Trump's Iran ceasefire move in phone call between leaders

Putin backs Trump's Iran ceasefire move in phone call between leaders

Apr 29 2026

Turkish Airlines to restart Damascus, Beirut and Amman flights on May 1

Turkish Airlines to restart Damascus, Beirut and Amman flights on May 1

Apr 29 2026

Iran's Ghalibaf says US blockade is designed to break republic from within

Iran's Ghalibaf says US blockade is designed to break republic from within

Apr 29 2026

Boran Kuzum opens up on risky move that led to Netflix role in 'Big Mistakes'

Boran Kuzum opens up on risky move that led to Netflix role in 'Big Mistakes'

Apr 29 2026

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