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Shipowners await details of US-Iran deal to clear Hormuz backlog

Hormuz crisis

2 min read

US-Iran ceasefire signals reopening of Hormuz, but uncertainty slows effort to clear more than 800 stranded vessels

Shipowners await details of US-Iran deal to clear Hormuz backlog

Iran's peace terms revealed: US forces out of region, full control of Hormuz

Iran War

3 min read

Iran published its 10-point peace plan with Washington, demanding US troop withdrawal, sanctions removal and Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz

Iran's peace terms revealed: US forces out of region, full control of Hormuz

Israel backs Iran ceasefire but says it does not include Lebanon

Lebanon

2 min read

Israel backs Iran ceasefire but says it does not include Lebanon

Oil retreats below $100 per barrel as markets hail US-Iran ceasefire

Global Markets

2 min read

Oil retreats below $100 per barrel as markets hail US-Iran ceasefire

United States to assist with traffic buildup in Strait of Hormuz: Trump

Iran ceasefire

4 min read

United States to assist with traffic buildup in Strait of Hormuz: Trump

US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire just hours before US president's strike deadline expired, as Trump calls it 'total and complete victory'

Iran agrees to two-week Hormuz safe passage if attacks halted, foreign minister says

Strait Of Hormuz

1 min read

Trump announces ceasefire as Iran claims it 'forced' U.S. into 10-point proposal

Region

2 min read

US–Iran ceasefire: Who won, and will it hold?

Analysis

Analysis

US–Iran ceasefire: Who won, and will it hold?

Conflicts

6 min read

'We are not afraid': Beneath the surface of Iran’s silent dissent

Interview

Interview

'We are not afraid': Beneath the surface of Iran’s silent dissent

Middle East

5 min read

Israeli minister targets Turkish actor after Gaza-related post sparks online backlash

Turkish TV series

1 min read

Iran Under Attack

Iran, US to meet in Islamabad on April 10 as Tehran enters with 'complete distrust'

Iran, US to meet in Islamabad on April 10 as Tehran enters with 'complete distrust'

Middle East

3 min read

White House confirms Israel part of ceasefire, Iran launches missiles minutes later

White House confirms Israel part of ceasefire, Iran launches missiles minutes later

Middle East

2 min read

Stargate tops Iran's target list amid new style of infrastructure destruction

Stargate tops Iran's target list amid new style of infrastructure destruction

Op-Ed

6 min read

American journalist Kittleson freed after militia held her captive in Iraq

American journalist Kittleson freed after militia held her captive in Iraq

Middle East

3 min read

Zoot Alors! Macron blows up in smoke as Trump burns NATO

Zoot Alors! Macron blows up in smoke as Trump burns NATO

A. Craig Copetas

Ukrainian anti-drone systems to protect Gulf skies likely to be built in Syria

Ukrainian anti-drone systems to protect Gulf skies likely to be built in Syria

Omer Ozkizilcik

Explosives, elections and energy politics: A moment that could help Orban

Explosives, elections and energy politics: A moment that could help Orban

2 backpacks, 4 kg plastic explosive and a pipeline

2 backpacks, 4 kg plastic explosive and a pipeline

Aerial defense and urban redevelopment: Türkiye’s 'twin Vulcans'

Aerial defense and urban redevelopment: Türkiye’s 'twin Vulcans'

Italy's Bayraktar TB3 quest: A carrier revolution?

Italy's Bayraktar TB3 quest: A carrier revolution?

Arda Mevlutoglu

The narrative war: Gulf’s high-stakes strategy to protect its 'brand'

'Flop' files: From radium beauty cream to Trump's Epic Fury

'Flop' files: From radium beauty cream to Trump's Epic Fury

A. Craig Copetas

Iran’s nuclear surprise nears as existential pressure builds

Iran’s nuclear surprise nears as existential pressure builds

Türkiye’s peace project prevented Iran war spillover

Türkiye’s peace project prevented Iran war spillover

The boy from Srebrenica who carried Bosnia’s legacy to World Cup

The boy from Srebrenica who carried Bosnia’s legacy to World Cup

Putin’s jackpot: Ukraine fades in Iran’s shadow

Putin’s jackpot: Ukraine fades in Iran’s shadow

Has the big ally snapped?

Has the big ally snapped?

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Why Merz's ‘80% refugee return’ claim is pure political fiction

Why Merz's ‘80% refugee return’ claim is pure political fiction

Omer Ozkizilcik

US-Iran war: Does humanity need a new Doomsday Clock?

US-Iran war: Does humanity need a new Doomsday Clock?

Quo vadis, Ankara-Washington relations?

Quo vadis, Ankara-Washington relations?

Gulf war: Looking for a vacation that’s lit?

Gulf war: Looking for a vacation that’s lit?

A. Craig Copetas

'De facto' third bloc forms in Islamabad talks amid Iran war

'De facto' third bloc forms in Islamabad talks amid Iran war

Hitting old US bases in Syria: Outdated intelligence or flat-out hostility?

Hitting old US bases in Syria: Outdated intelligence or flat-out hostility?

Omer Ozkizilcik

Iran war creates accidental opportunities for South Caucasus

Iran war creates accidental opportunities for South Caucasus

Batu Kinayyigit

Discover

Istanbul's sidewalk residents face sudden eviction

Op-Ed

Istanbul's sidewalk residents face sudden eviction

Istanbul Governor Davut Gul issues directive requiring removal of all street dog...

Iranian musician makes music at Damavand plant to help protect site

Events

Iranian musician makes music at Damavand plant to help protect site

Iranian musician Ali Ghamsari says he will stay at the Damavand power plant near...

Iran is winning war on memes

Explainer

Iran is winning war on memes

Iran adopts Trump's communication strategies, effectively uses reality televisio...

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

Türkiye detains 51 in fake foreign residency ring: Why you might be at risk

Türkiye detains 51 in fake foreign residency ring: Why you might be at risk

Spring ends in Istanbul as winter weather returns for this weekend

Spring ends in Istanbul as winter weather returns for this weekend

Istanbul and Ankara galleries host diverse contemporary art shows in April 2026

Istanbul and Ankara galleries host diverse contemporary art shows in April 2026

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

Most Read

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Türkiye detains 51 in fake foreign residency ring: Why you might be at risk

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White House confirms Israel part of ceasefire, Iran launches missiles minutes later

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Trump announces ceasefire as Iran claims it 'forced' U.S. into 10-point proposal

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1 suspect killed, 2 captured in attack near Israeli Consulate in Istanbul

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Saudi Arabia reopens King Fahd Causeway to Bahrain after Iran threats

President Erdogan condemns Israeli consulate attack as 'timed provocation'

President Erdogan condemns Israeli consulate attack as 'timed provocation'

Nation

5 min read

Erdogan condemns the Israeli Consulate attack in Istanbul as a 'timed provocation,' confirming one attacker was killed, and two officers were wounded

1 suspect killed, 2 captured in attack near Israeli Consulate in Istanbul

Israeli Consulate attack

7 min read

Istanbul governor confirms one attacker killed, two captured, wounded after a firefight near the Israeli Consulate in Besiktas, investigation launched

1 suspect killed, 2 captured in attack near Israeli Consulate in Istanbul

Simge, Mustafa Ceceli and other celebrities detained in Istanbul drug bust

Crime

5 min read

Several celebrities, including famous singers and actors, were detained in Istanbul as part of an ongoing drug investigation by the Beykoz prosecutor

Simge, Mustafa Ceceli and other celebrities detained in Istanbul drug bust

Türkiye detains 51 in fake foreign residency ring: Why you might be at risk

Deets

Deets

7 min read

A major Istanbul crackdown on fraudulent residence permit schemes reveals widespread underground industry exploiting foreign nationals

Türkiye detains 51 in fake foreign residency ring: Why you might be at risk

Shipowners await details of US-Iran deal to clear Hormuz backlog

Shipowners await details of US-Iran deal to clear Hormuz backlog

Hormuz crisis

4 min read

Oil retreats below $100 per barrel as markets hail US-Iran ceasefire

Oil retreats below $100 per barrel as markets hail US-Iran ceasefire

Global Markets

4 min read

Türkiye's airports serve 49M passengers in first quarter of 2026

Türkiye's airports serve 49M passengers in first quarter of 2026

Economy

7 min read

‘We are not afraid’: Inside the defiant silence of anti-regime protestors in Iran

‘We are not afraid’: Inside the defiant silence of anti-regime protestors in Iran

Interview

Interview

7 min read

As US-Israeli strikes intensify on Iran, civilians are paying the heaviest price

Iran's peace terms revealed: US forces out of region, full control of Hormuz

Iran's peace terms revealed: US forces out of region, full control of Hormuz

Iran War

5 min read

Iran published its 10-point peace plan with Washington, demanding US troop withdrawal, sanctions removal and Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz

Israel backs Iran ceasefire but says it does not include Lebanon

Israel backs Iran ceasefire but says it does not include Lebanon

Lebanon

5 min read

Tel Aviv says Israel supports Trump's 2-week Iran ceasefire, but made clear it does not include Lebanon, contradicting Pakistan's announcement

United States to assist with traffic buildup in Strait of Hormuz: Trump

United States to assist with traffic buildup in Strait of Hormuz: Trump

Iran ceasefire

7 min read

US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire just hours before US president's strike deadline expired, as Trump calls it 'total and complete victory'

US–Iran ceasefire: Who won, and will it hold?

Analysis

Analysis

US–Iran ceasefire: Who won, and will it hold?

Conflicts

10 min read

Israel could sabotage Iran ceasefire, ex-counterterror chief warns

Israel could sabotage Iran ceasefire, ex-counterterror chief warns

Iran Ceasefire

5 min read

Europe's energy vortex: Rising prices and race to keep the lights on

Explainer

Explainer

Europe's energy vortex: Rising prices and race to keep the lights on

Conflicts

7 min read

Türkiye to face hot, arid steppe climate by 2050, researcher warns

Türkiye to face hot, arid steppe climate by 2050, researcher warns

Environment

3 min read

Ministry of Education targets unauthorized embassy schools, diploma fraud

Ministry of Education targets unauthorized embassy schools, diploma fraud

Education

3 min read

Snow crowns Mount Nemrut as stone giants welcome visitors

Snow crowns Mount Nemrut as stone giants welcome visitors

Mount Nemrut

5 min read

'Ketamine Queen' woman behind drugs that killed Matthew Perry faces sentencing

'Ketamine Queen' woman behind drugs that killed Matthew Perry faces sentencing

Cinema

2 min read

Jasveen Sangha pleaded guilty to distributing ketamine that led to the actor’s fatal overdose and faces decades in prison

Israeli minister targets Turkish actor after Gaza-related post sparks online backlash

Turkish TV series

2 min read

Turkish actor Gorkem Sevindik faces backlash after Gaza-related post, as Israeli minister Ben Gvir responds and debate spreads online

Israeli minister targets Turkish actor after Gaza-related post sparks online backlash

Istanbul’s famous Basilica Cistern now under ministry control

Basilica Cistern

3 min read

Istanbul’s Basilica Cistern ownership shifts to the General Directorate of Foundations, raising legal and heritage management questions

Istanbul’s famous Basilica Cistern now under ministry control

Yoko Ono retrospective to open at Sakip Sabanci Museum in Istanbul

Events

2 min read

Sakip Sabanci Museum will open a massive Yoko Ono exhibition on June 25, featuring interactive works, famous installations like 'Grapefruit' and 'Cut Piece'

Yoko Ono retrospective to open at Sakip Sabanci Museum in Istanbul

Bayern Munich, Arsenal claim narrow wins in Champions League quarterfinal first legs

Bayern Munich, Arsenal claim narrow wins in Champions League quarterfinal first legs

Champions League

2 min read

Mircea Lucescu dies at 80 after illness, leaving deep mark on Turkish football

Mircea Lucescu dies at 80 after illness, leaving deep mark on Turkish football

Football

3 min read

Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu targets historic scoring record at Trabzonspor

Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu targets historic scoring record at Trabzonspor

Football

5 min read

Club

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P

1

GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

27

64

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

28

63

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

28

63

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

28

52

5

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

27

46

6

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

28

44

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

27

36

8

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

28

34

9

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

28

34

10

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

28

32

11

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

28

31

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RIZESPOR

27

30

13

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

28

28

14

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

28

27

15

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

28

25

16

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

28

23

17

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

28

22

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

28

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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