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Russia ramps up pressure on Armenia amid rapprochement with Türkiye, EU

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

7 min read

Armenia is dismantling decades of Russian military dependency through Western arms deals, NATO exercises, EU support and Moscow is pushing back hard

Russia ramps up pressure on Armenia amid rapprochement with Türkiye, EU

Shooting in central Israel kills at least 1, wounds 6

Israel

2 min read VIDEO

A suspected shooting at three locations in Israel's South Sharon area killed one person and wounded six

Shooting in central Israel kills at least 1, wounds 6

Russian drone hits Chornobyl nuclear fuel site, Ukraine says

Ukraine russia

3 min read

Russian drone hits Chornobyl nuclear fuel site, Ukraine says

Pashinyan eyes Türkiye normalization as Armenia votes in key election

Armenia

3 min read

Pashinyan eyes Türkiye normalization as Armenia votes in key election

Iran drafts framework to charge ships for Strait of Hormuz services

Strait Of Hormuz

4 min read

Iran drafts framework to charge ships for Strait of Hormuz services

Iran develops a framework for Hormuz transits while FM spokesman says US "contradictory positions" are the major obstacle to peace talks

US reportedly eyes Iranian frozen assets to pay for Gulf states' reconstruction

Frozen Assets

4 min read

Iran condemns recent US strikes as 'flagrant ceasefire violation'

Iran War

3 min read

The ship that never came home, and the friendship that did

The ship that never came home, and the friendship that did

History

7 min read

Jordan's Princess Firas praises Türkiye's Zero Waste drive

Jordan's Princess Firas praises Türkiye's Zero Waste drive

Environment

2 min read

Fenerbahce votes for new president as 30,000 members head to polls

Football

1 min read

Spotlight

Why Belgrade's ties with Israel matter beyond Serbia

Why Belgrade's ties with Israel matter beyond Serbia

Op-Ed

11 min read

Sword of Silicon: How Washington turned its best weapon against itself

Sword of Silicon: How Washington turned its best weapon against itself

Americas

8 min read

Could new court ruling save Türkiye's Airbnb hosts from business taxes?

Could new court ruling save Türkiye's Airbnb hosts from business taxes?

Expats

3 min read

Ambassador Tom Barrack gets Iraq brief, but what's next for Türkiye-US ties?

Ambassador Tom Barrack gets Iraq brief, but what's next for Türkiye-US ties?

Op-Ed

9 min read

NATO braces for America’s intel embarrassment in Ankara

NATO braces for America’s intel embarrassment in Ankara

A. Craig Copetas

Tom Barrack’s new struggle just begins

Tom Barrack’s new struggle just begins

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

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

What does St. Petersburg say about new globalization?

What does St. Petersburg say about new globalization?

Deniz Karakullukcu

South Asia's new water conflict is over data, not dams

South Asia's new water conflict is over data, not dams

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

'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

Discover

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 reportedly removes neighborhood restrictions for foreign residents

Türkiye reportedly removes neighborhood restrictions for foreign residents

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

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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Turkish tycoon Rahmi Koc faces probe over offensive ‘Kurdish woman’ joke

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Basilica Cistern reopens in Istanbul, free for Turkish citizens through June

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Ambassador Tom Barrack gets Iraq brief, but what's next for Türkiye-US ties?

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Visual evidence strengthens allegations of Israeli white phosphorus use in Lebanon

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Türkiye reportedly removes neighborhood restrictions for foreign residents

Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Georgia to discuss South Caucasus stability in Istanbul

Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Georgia to discuss South Caucasus stability in Istanbul

Diplomacy

7 min read

FM Fidan to host Azerbaijani and Georgian counterparts in Istanbul to discuss South Caucasus peace, transit links, energy security and trade cooperation

'Europe can no longer afford to say we are enough on our own,' says Turkish official

Europe

5 min read

Turkish parliament speaker says Europe can no longer afford to turn inward and must expand, with Türkiye first in line

'Europe can no longer afford to say we are enough on our own,' says Turkish official

France-wanted drug trafficking suspect caught hiding in Istanbul

Crime

1 min read

A suspect wanted by France for international drug trafficking and money laundering was arrested in Istanbul's Kagithane district in an operation

France-wanted drug trafficking suspect caught hiding in Istanbul

Aselsan demonstrates systems against mini-drone swarm threats

Defense

8 min read

Aselsan's DRONEDEF suite neutralizes mini-drone swarms in 3 scenarios as Roketsan scales Alka laser power '5, 10, 20 times' for Steel Dome system

Aselsan demonstrates systems against mini-drone swarm threats

Dubai’s luxury hotels shift reliance to local residents as war halts foreign tourism

Dubai’s luxury hotels shift reliance to local residents as war halts foreign tourism

Tourism

6 min read

Türkiye reviews conditions to help manufacturers access funding: Erdogan

Türkiye reviews conditions to help manufacturers access funding: Erdogan

Turkish economy

5 min read

Turkish central bank seen holding rates at 37% despite hike calls

Turkish central bank seen holding rates at 37% despite hike calls

monetary policy

5 min read

Iran drafts framework to charge ships for Strait of Hormuz services

Iran drafts framework to charge ships for Strait of Hormuz services

Strait Of Hormuz

9 min read

Iran develops a framework for Hormuz transits while FM spokesman says US "contradictory positions" are the major obstacle to peace talks

Starmer will be ‘part of’ any Labour leadership race: British deputy PM

Starmer will be ‘part of’ any Labour leadership race: British deputy PM

Europe

3 min read

Starmer would be ‘part of’ any Labour leadership race if one is triggered, as Burnham signals he could challenge after a key by-election

Pashinyan eyes Türkiye normalization as Armenia votes in key election

Pashinyan eyes Türkiye normalization as Armenia votes in key election

Armenia

7 min read

Pashinyan voted in Armenia’s election and voiced hope for Türkiye normalization, diplomatic ties and regional connectivity

Shooting in central Israel kills at least 1, wounds 6

Shooting in central Israel kills at least 1, wounds 6

Israel

4 min read

A suspected shooting at three locations in Israel's South Sharon area killed one person and wounded six

Sword of Silicon: How Washington turned its best weapon against itself

Sword of Silicon: How Washington turned its best weapon against itself

Americas

11 min read

Xi to meet Kim in Pyongyang amid rising nuclear tensions

Xi to meet Kim in Pyongyang amid rising nuclear tensions

Asia & Pacific

6 min read

Kim Jong Un's sister says nuclear status is 'irreversible' as Xi heads to Pyongyang

Kim Jong Un's sister says nuclear status is 'irreversible' as Xi heads to Pyongyang

North Korea

5 min read

Jordan's Princess Firas praises Türkiye's Zero Waste drive

Jordan's Princess Firas praises Türkiye's Zero Waste drive

Environment

5 min read

What flowers bloom best in hot summer garden

What flowers bloom best in hot summer garden

Lifestyle

3 min read

Inside Everest's most remarkable survival of the year

Inside Everest's most remarkable survival of the year

Lifestyle

6 min read

Kanye West performs in Netherlands amid antisemitism protests

Kanye West performs in Netherlands amid antisemitism protests

Music

6 min read

40,000 fans attend Kanye West concert in the Netherlands as Jewish group protests his antisemitic remarks outside the venue

Turkish Stars aerobatic team performs at Air Force 115th anniversary

Events

Turkish Stars aerobatic team performs at Air Force 115th anniversary

The ship that never came home, and a century of Türkiye-Japan friendship

History

11 min read

Over 130 years after the Ertugrul sank off Kushimoto, a Japanese town and a Turkish city still trade the same act of kindness

The ship that never came home, and a century of Türkiye-Japan friendship

Ancient obsidian finds reveal Paleolithic past in eastern Türkiye

Archaeology

9 min read

Research around Mount Nemrut shows Bitlis’ history reaches the Paleolithic Age, with obsidian finds pointing to ancient trade networks

Ancient obsidian finds reveal Paleolithic past in eastern Türkiye

Fenerbahce votes for new president as 30,000 members head to polls

Fenerbahce votes for new president as 30,000 members head to polls

Football

3 min read

Mexicans attempt world record human wave ahead of World Cup

Mexicans attempt world record human wave ahead of World Cup

2026 Fifa World Cup

4 min read

Simone Biles reveals health scare on social media

Simone Biles reveals health scare on social media

Sports

3 min read

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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

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ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

34

30

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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Mexicans attempt world record human wave ahead of World Cup

Shooting in central Israel kills at least 1, wounds 6

France-wanted drug trafficking suspect caught hiding in Istanbul

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Russian drone hits Chornobyl nuclear fuel site, Ukraine says

Russian drone hits Chornobyl nuclear fuel site, Ukraine says

Jun 07 2026

Jordan's Princess Firas praises Türkiye's Zero Waste drive

Jordan's Princess Firas praises Türkiye's Zero Waste drive

Jun 07 2026

Fenerbahce votes for new president as 30,000 members head to polls

Fenerbahce votes for new president as 30,000 members head to polls

Jun 07 2026

Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Georgia to discuss South Caucasus stability in Istanbul

Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Georgia to discuss South Caucasus stability in Istanbul

Jun 07 2026

Russia ramps up pressure on Armenia amid rapprochement with Türkiye, EU

Russia ramps up pressure on Armenia amid rapprochement with Türkiye, EU

Jun 07 2026

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