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UK’s Starmer warns Russia could attack NATO by 2030

russia nato

2 min read

Starmer warned Russia could attack NATO by 2030, saying the threat adds urgency to the UK’s defense plan before the Türkiye summit

UK’s Starmer warns Russia could attack NATO by 2030

US rejects Iran's Gulf of Oman warning shot claim as 'false'

Gulf Of Oman

1 min read

US Central Command calls Iran's claim of firing warning shots at US destroyers in the Gulf of Oman 'false,' saying it would be a ceasefire violation

US rejects Iran's Gulf of Oman warning shot claim as 'false'

Türkiye's Akkuyu nuclear plant to begin power generation in autumn-winter

Akkuyu nuclear plant

2 min read

Türkiye's Akkuyu nuclear plant to begin power generation in autumn-winter

Lebanon accuses Iran of using country as 'bargaining chip' in US talks

Lebanon

2 min read

Lebanon accuses Iran of using country as 'bargaining chip' in US talks

Five Azerbaijanis killed in Azov Sea drone attack

Region

3 min read

Five Azerbaijanis killed in Azov Sea drone attack

Several staff members from Azerbaijan’s Embassy in Russia have been dispatched to scene, Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry spokesperson says

Trump ‘honored’ to meet Khamenei after Iran deal, eyes Cuba next

Iran War

4 min read

Ukraine proposes face-to-face summit as drones hit Putin's home city

Conflicts

3 min read

NATO braces for America’s intel embarrassment in Ankara

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

NATO braces for America’s intel embarrassment in Ankara

Opinion

7 min read

Vincenzo Italiano arrives in Istanbul to finalise move as Besiktas coach

Vincenzo Italiano arrives in Istanbul to finalise move as Besiktas coach

Football

1 min read

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

Football

1 min read

Spotlight

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

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

Deets

6 min read

Iran, Oman to jointly manage Strait of Hormuz, FM Araghchi says

Iran, Oman to jointly manage Strait of Hormuz, FM Araghchi says

Hormuz Crisis

2 min read

Türkiye’s largest crater lake awakens, revealing hidden lakes

Türkiye’s largest crater lake awakens, revealing hidden lakes

Travel

Turkish diplomatic sources deny Kazakhstan visit cancellation over Greek Cyprus dispute

Turkish diplomatic sources deny Kazakhstan visit cancellation over Greek Cyprus dispute

Exclusive

2 min read

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

No bomb, just an engine: South Korea enters nuclear gray zone

No bomb, just an engine: South Korea enters nuclear gray zone

Elif Erginyavuz

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

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Jose Mourinho takes Türkiye to European court over Fenerbahce penalties

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Marjane Satrapi, French-Iranian author of ‘Persepolis,’ dies

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Turkish diplomatic sources deny Kazakhstan visit cancellation over Greek Cyprus dispute

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

AK Party sources say PKK disarmament on track: Report

AK Party sources say PKK disarmament on track: Report

PKK disarmament

5 min read

AK Party meets security officials, DEM Party representatives to implement Ocalan roadmap

Passengers evacuated from Ankara-Izmir flight after power bank emits smoke

Nation

3 min read

No injuries were reported during the evacuation or as a result of the incident

Passengers evacuated from Ankara-Izmir flight after power bank emits smoke

Israel must be stopped from sabotaging ceasefire: Turkish FM Fidan

Diplomacy

6 min read

Türkiye's Fidan calls on the international community to stop Israel from sabotaging the ceasefire, during talks with Bangladesh's Rahman in Dhaka

Israel must be stopped from sabotaging ceasefire: Turkish FM Fidan

Istanbul opens hate probe into American app Hornet after video surfaces

Nation

4 min read

Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into gay app Hornet over a video shared on the platform

Istanbul opens hate probe into American app Hornet after video surfaces

Türkiye's Akkuyu nuclear plant to begin power generation in autumn-winter

Türkiye's Akkuyu nuclear plant to begin power generation in autumn-winter

Akkuyu nuclear plant

6 min read

Türkiye's Yapi Kredi secures $1.1B syndicated loan backed by 49 institutions

Türkiye's Yapi Kredi secures $1.1B syndicated loan backed by 49 institutions

banking

5 min read

Türkiye launches antitrust probe into Meta over WhatsApp AI integration

Türkiye launches antitrust probe into Meta over WhatsApp AI integration

Meta

4 min read

US rejects Iran's Gulf of Oman warning shot claim as 'false'

US rejects Iran's Gulf of Oman warning shot claim as 'false'

Gulf Of Oman

3 min read

US Central Command calls Iran's claim of firing warning shots at US destroyers in the Gulf of Oman 'false,' saying it would be a ceasefire violation

Greece files diplomatic protest with France over Safran-Baykar deal

Greece files diplomatic protest with France over Safran-Baykar deal

Greece

7 min read

Greece formally protested France over Safran-Baykar deal that will put French Euroflir sensors on Turkish TB2 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)

Lebanon accuses Iran of using country as 'bargaining chip' in US talks

Lebanon accuses Iran of using country as 'bargaining chip' in US talks

Lebanon

5 min read

Beirut urges Tehran to stop interfering in its affairs, warns against external influence, as fragile ceasefire with Israel at risk

Ireland bans 2 Israeli ministers, pushes for wider EU sanctions

Ireland bans 2 Israeli ministers, pushes for wider EU sanctions

Gaza crisis

4 min read

Ireland bars two Israeli ministers from entering country; calls for broader EU sanctions over Gaza crisis

UK’s Starmer warns Russia could attack NATO by 2030

UK’s Starmer warns Russia could attack NATO by 2030

russia nato

4 min read

Trump never wanted to invade Greenland, US envoy to EU says

Trump never wanted to invade Greenland, US envoy to EU says

World

4 min read

Europe's 'shortsighted' policy undermining global security: Putin

Europe's 'shortsighted' policy undermining global security: Putin

Russia

4 min read

Actor James Handy stabbed to death at Los Angeles home

Actor James Handy stabbed to death at Los Angeles home

Lifestyle

5 min read

Canakkale facility turns 100,000 tons of waste into energy each year

Canakkale facility turns 100,000 tons of waste into energy each year

Environment

4 min read

Bug bust: Contraband cockroaches worth $140K found in Australian raid

Bug bust: Contraband cockroaches worth $140K found in Australian raid

Lifestyle

2 min read

Glistening dynasty: Inside Turkmenistan’s secretive horse pageant

Glistening dynasty: Inside Turkmenistan’s secretive horse pageant

Events

Ottoman military band marches back to Türkiye's palaces

Mehter Band

7 min read

Traditional mehter band performances return to Istanbul's national palaces, bringing Ottoman military music to visitors until Sept 30

Ottoman military band marches back to Türkiye's palaces

Alessandro Safina, DJ Burak to blend opera and electronic music on Türkiye stage

Concerts

4 min read

Alessandro Safina and Burak Yeter will share stage in Istanbul and Ankara with project blending opera, orchestra and electronic music

Alessandro Safina, DJ Burak to blend opera and electronic music on Türkiye stage

Court halts Basilica Cistern handover as visitors still kept out

Basilica Cistern

8 min read

Court halts Basilica Cistern transfer from Istanbul Municipality to Foundations authority, pausing a major dispute over the Byzantine landmark

Court halts Basilica Cistern handover as visitors still kept out

Fan banned for life after crashing NBA finals court for selfie

Fan banned for life after crashing NBA finals court for selfie

Basketball

5 min read

Fatih Terim hails Türkiye’s golden generation ahead of 2026 World Cup

Fatih Terim hails Türkiye’s golden generation ahead of 2026 World Cup

Football

6 min read

Vincenzo Italiano arrives in Istanbul to finalise move as Besiktas coach

Vincenzo Italiano arrives in Istanbul to finalise move as Besiktas coach

Football

1 min read

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P

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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

Mexico restricts air travelers from Ebola-affected countries

Health

1 min read

Mexico restricts air travelers from Ebola-affected countries

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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US forces board sanctioned tanker MT Davina in Indian Ocean

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Five Azerbaijanis killed in Azov Sea drone attack

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UK’s Starmer warns Russia could attack NATO by 2030

UK’s Starmer warns Russia could attack NATO by 2030

Jun 05 2026

Trump never wanted to invade Greenland, US envoy to EU says

Trump never wanted to invade Greenland, US envoy to EU says

Jun 05 2026

Europe's 'shortsighted' policy undermining global security: Putin

Europe's 'shortsighted' policy undermining global security: Putin

Jun 05 2026

US rejects Iran's Gulf of Oman warning shot claim as 'false'

US rejects Iran's Gulf of Oman warning shot claim as 'false'

Jun 05 2026

Türkiye's Akkuyu nuclear plant to begin power generation in autumn-winter

Türkiye's Akkuyu nuclear plant to begin power generation in autumn-winter

Jun 05 2026

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