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Explosions reported at Iran's Lavan refinery and Sirri Island hours after ceasefire

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Breaking

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Multiple explosions were reported at Iran's Lavan refinery and Sirri Island hours after the US-Iran ceasefire, with the source unknown

Explosions reported at Iran's Lavan refinery and Sirri Island hours after ceasefire

Trump has different partners in Balkans, and his son wants you to accept it

Analysis

Analysis

5 min read

Donald Trump Jr.'s visit to Banja Luka, a city in Republika Srpska, raised eyebrows in Bosnia-Herzegovina

Trump has different partners in Balkans, and his son wants you to accept it

Global leaders welcome US-Iran ceasefire as Oman urges lasting solution

Us Iran Ceasefire

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Global leaders welcome US-Iran ceasefire as Oman urges lasting solution

Türkiye welcomes Iran ceasefire, calls on all sides to implement deal on ground

Iran Ceasefire

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Türkiye welcomes Iran ceasefire, calls on all sides to implement deal on ground

Iran’s parliament speaker to lead Iran–US talks with VP Vance in Islamabad

Us Iran Ceasefire

5 min read

Iran’s parliament speaker to lead Iran–US talks with VP Vance in Islamabad

Iran says parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf will lead talks with US Vice President JD Vance in Islamabad on April 10

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

Iran ceasefire

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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

Turkish actor Boran Kuzum explains rewriting of Yusuf character in 'Big Mistakes'

Cinema

3 min read

Iran War

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

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

Strait Of Hormuz

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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

3 min read

Israel backs Iran ceasefire but says it does not include Lebanon

Israel backs Iran ceasefire but says it does not include Lebanon

Lebanon

2 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

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

Salih Mustafa Kazdal

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

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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

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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

Simge, Melek Mosso and Ilkay Sencan released following Istanbul drug bust

Simge, Melek Mosso and Ilkay Sencan released following Istanbul drug bust

Nation

2 min read

Authorities release the three after court hearings; travel restrictions were imposed on Simge and Ilkay Sencan, while Melek Mosso faces no additional measures

Türkiye welcomes Iran ceasefire, calls on all sides to implement deal on ground

Iran Ceasefire

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The Turkish Foreign Ministry welcomes the US-Iran ceasefire, urging full ground implementation and congratulating Pakistan for its mediation role

Türkiye welcomes Iran ceasefire, calls on all sides to implement deal on ground

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

President Erdogan condemns Israeli consulate attack as 'timed provocation'

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

European gas prices plunge nearly 20% after US-Iran ceasefire

European gas prices plunge nearly 20% after US-Iran ceasefire

LNG

4 min read

Istanbul stocks break sharply higher by over 4%, borrowing costs decline

Istanbul stocks break sharply higher by over 4%, borrowing costs decline

Borsa IStanbul

4 min read

Jet fuel shortage to push up airfares even if Hormuz reopens, IATA warns

Jet fuel shortage to push up airfares even if Hormuz reopens, IATA warns

Aviation

4 min read

Israel says it was notified of Iran ceasefire 'at the last moment'

Israel says it was notified of Iran ceasefire 'at the last moment'

Middle East

6 min read

Senior official says Israel was surprised by Trump's Iran ceasefire decision, as opposition leaders call it one of the worst strategic failures

Global leaders welcome US-Iran ceasefire as Oman urges lasting solution

Global leaders welcome US-Iran ceasefire as Oman urges lasting solution

Us Iran Ceasefire

11 min read

Oman welcomes the US-Iran ceasefire and calls for efforts to end the war permanently, as countries worldwide back the truce

'Israel was not even close to the table,' Lapid blasts Netanyahu over Iran ceasefire

'Israel was not even close to the table,' Lapid blasts Netanyahu over Iran ceasefire

Israel

7 min read

Israeli opposition leader Lapid called the Iran ceasefire the worst political disaster in Israeli history, accusing Netanyahu of failing strategically

Iraq forms committee after protesters storm Kuwait consulate in Basra

Iraq forms committee after protesters storm Kuwait consulate in Basra

Middle East

6 min read

Kuwait condemns the storming of its consulate in Basra as Iraq opens an investigation and Gulf states voice their support

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

Analysis

Analysis

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

Conflicts

9 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

Spray-painted for centuries, a unique 600-year-old Ottoman rock inscription restored

Spray-painted for centuries, a unique 600-year-old Ottoman rock inscription restored

History

6 min read

Defaced for centuries, the rare rock inscription has been carefully restored, revealing its historical significance

Turkish actor Boran Kuzum explains rewriting of Yusuf character in 'Big Mistakes'

Cinema

5 min read

Turkish actor recalls how his spontaneous yelling in his native tongue during filming became a permanent part of the new Netflix series 'Big Mistakes'

Turkish actor Boran Kuzum explains rewriting of Yusuf character in 'Big Mistakes'

Cultural calendar: Opera, dance, and concerts await in İstanbul

Events

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Istanbul’s Ataturk Cultural Center offers opera, dance, and concerts this season, welcoming global audiences to Türkiye’s cultural hub

Cultural calendar: Opera, dance, and concerts await in İstanbul

'Ketamine Queen' 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

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

Alperen Sengun shines with double-double as Rockets top Suns 119–105

Alperen Sengun shines with double-double as Rockets top Suns 119–105

Basketball

2 min read

'Turkish final’ in sight as Turk Telekom faces JL Bourg in EuroCup

'Turkish final’ in sight as Turk Telekom faces JL Bourg in EuroCup

Basketball

2 min read

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

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Club

G

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

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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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Artemis II pioneers encounter lunar vacuum of awkward silence during Trump call

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Iran’s parliament speaker to lead Iran–US talks with VP Vance in Islamabad

Iran’s parliament speaker to lead Iran–US talks with VP Vance in Islamabad

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Explosions reported at Iran's Lavan refinery and Sirri Island hours after ceasefire

Explosions reported at Iran's Lavan refinery and Sirri Island hours after ceasefire

Apr 08 2026

Trump has different partners in Balkans, and his son wants you to accept it

Trump has different partners in Balkans, and his son wants you to accept it

Apr 08 2026

Turkish power ship restores electricity supply in oil-crisis-hit Cuba

Turkish power ship restores electricity supply in oil-crisis-hit Cuba

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