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Missile hits Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant again as IAEA urges restraint

Bushehr

2 min read

Repeated strikes near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant highlight rising safety risks despite no reported damage or disruption to operations

Missile hits Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant again as IAEA urges restraint

Kuwait says oil output will return within 3–4 months if Iran conflict ends

Kuwait oil

2 min read

Hormuz disruption leads to production cut as export routes blocked, alternative routes fall short, state oil firm head says

Kuwait says oil output will return within 3–4 months if Iran conflict ends

Iran urges Middle East security alliance excluding US, Israel

Iran war

1 min read

Iran urges Middle East security alliance excluding US, Israel

Iranian commander taunts US troops to 'come closer' as Trump claims war is won

World

3 min read

Iranian commander taunts US troops to 'come closer' as Trump claims war is won

Iran fires missiles at Israel, US bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain

Iran

2 min read

Iran fires missiles at Israel, US bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain

Missile and drone strikes hit Israel and Gulf states, with sirens sounding and a fire reported at Kuwait airport

US sends 15-point war-ending proposal to Iran as fighting enters fourth week

Middle East

8 min read

Erdogan says new alliances are being forged as global order fundamentally shifts

Diplomacy

3 min read

My reality vs Bennett's: Tracing faith across Türkiye’s Christian landscape

featured

featured

My reality vs Bennett's: Tracing faith across Türkiye’s Christian landscape

Christianity In Türkiye

8 min read

Why escalation puts Gulf food security at risk

featured

featured

Why escalation puts Gulf food security at risk

Middle East

6 min read

Hande Ercel, Hakan Sabanci among names in Türkiye’s drug probe list

Turkish celebrities

1 min read

Iran Under Attack

Iran gains respect in Arab Street—and that is dangerous

Iran gains respect in Arab Street—and that is dangerous

analysis

5 min read

$A fractured alliance: Europe’s uneasy distance from US wars$

A fractured alliance: Europe’s uneasy distance from US wars

analysis

8 min read

Democratic senators accuse Trump of 'lying' about Iran talks

Democratic senators accuse Trump of 'lying' about Iran talks

Iran talks

3 min read

Iranian naval mines spotted in Strait of Hormuz, US officials say

Iranian naval mines spotted in Strait of Hormuz, US officials say

Middle East

5 min read

Does Trump's Epic Fury spell game over for Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and beyond

Does Trump's Epic Fury spell game over for Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and beyond

A. Craig Copetas

Why Syria’s alcohol bans and Newroz celebrations are inextricably linked

Why Syria’s alcohol bans and Newroz celebrations are inextricably linked

Omer Ozkizilcik

When will Iran end the war?

When will Iran end the war?

Trump’s inflation battle could be just as tough as Iran war

Trump’s inflation battle could be just as tough as Iran war

Batu Kinayyigit

Slovenia at a crossroads: Elections reveal polarization and foreign interference

Slovenia at a crossroads: Elections reveal polarization and foreign interference

Joe Kent’s resignation exposes divisions in Trump’s inner circle

Joe Kent’s resignation exposes divisions in Trump’s inner circle

What gold price drop means for Türkiye’s economy amid surging oil prices

What gold price drop means for Türkiye’s economy amid surging oil prices

Omer Faruk Bingol

Gulf war playbill: The comedy of terrors

Gulf war playbill: The comedy of terrors

A. Craig Copetas

Is peace in Lebanon ever more than a pause between wars?

Is peace in Lebanon ever more than a pause between wars?

Mustafa Selman Yaylali

How Orban's domestic, foreign policies risk alienating Hungary’s NATO allies

How Orban's domestic, foreign policies risk alienating Hungary’s NATO allies

Bigger, smarter than Iran's Shahed-136: Meet Baykar's new 'kamikaze' drone K2

Bigger, smarter than Iran's Shahed-136: Meet Baykar's new 'kamikaze' drone K2

The Trump barrage: Disrupting post-Cold War order

The Trump barrage: Disrupting post-Cold War order

How Iranian attacks are pushing Gulf toward Türkiye, Israel

How Iranian attacks are pushing Gulf toward Türkiye, Israel

War in Levant: Beirut, where the echo is louder than the strike

War in Levant: Beirut, where the echo is louder than the strike

A. Craig Copetas

From Dam al-Akhawain to Hormuz: Crimson, blood and trade

From Dam al-Akhawain to Hormuz: Crimson, blood and trade

Salih Mustafa Kazdal

Discover

Cunda Island’s colorful doors open onto a little-known Aegean past

Travel

Cunda Island’s colorful doors open onto a little-known Aegean past

Airstrikes damage over 100 cultural sites across Iran, authorities say

Iran cultural heritage

Airstrikes damage over 100 cultural sites across Iran, authorities say

Iran reports widespread damage to museums and historic cities as conflict escala...

Young footballer's killing in Istanbul draws Turkish celebrities into probe

Crime

Young footballer's killing in Istanbul draws Turkish celebrities into probe

Fatal shooting that killed 21-year-old footballer expands into complex investiga...

Turkish Cuisine

Rich holiday tradition: Türkiye’s iconic 'yuvalama' dish explained

Food

2 min read

Rich holiday tradition: Türkiye’s iconic 'yuvalama' dish explained

Tiny stuffed vine leaves hide centuries-old Turkish tradition

Tiny stuffed vine leaves hide centuries-old Turkish tradition

Food

3 min read

A taste of the Aegean: Olive oil stuffed artichoke takes center stage in Izmir

A taste of the Aegean: Olive oil stuffed artichoke takes center stage in Izmir

Food

3 min read

Expats in Türkiye

‘Backup passport’ boom draws global attention to Türkiye

‘Backup passport’ boom draws global attention to Türkiye

Türkiye launches digital tracker for foreign-plated vehicles

Türkiye launches digital tracker for foreign-plated vehicles

By Anadolu Agency

Istanbul flood risk map shows which districts face highest danger

Istanbul flood risk map shows which districts face highest danger

Editor's Pick

No sense in fighting 'neighbor' for Israel's sake in Gulf war: Turkish official

No sense in fighting 'neighbor' for Israel's sake in Gulf war: Turkish official

Ankara avoids entanglement in the Hormuz crisis, prioritizing regional stability and its own energy security over US and Israeli demands

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Has Iraq joined war against US and Israel?

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US sends 15-point war-ending proposal to Iran as fighting enters fourth week

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Turkish FPV drone maker Skydagger plans 10,000 units monthly by late 2026

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Mohammed bin Salman pressed Trump to seize Iranian oil infrastructure: NYT

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Iran slowly gains respect in Arab Street—and that is dangerous

Hande Ercel, Hakan Sabanci among names in Türkiye’s drug probe list

Hande Ercel, Hakan Sabanci among names in Türkiye’s drug probe list

Turkish celebrities

6 min read

Ercel and Sabanci were named in a widening Istanbul drug probe, while former Besiktas chairman Fikret Orman was detained

Türkiye becomes key hub in growing demand for 'backup passports'

Turkish Citizenship

5 min read

More people around the world now seek second citizenship as political uncertainty and mobility concerns grow, with Türkiye emerging as a key destination

Türkiye becomes key hub in growing demand for 'backup passports'

Erdogan says new alliances are being forged as global order fundamentally shifts

Diplomacy

5 min read

Erdogan declares new global alliances are being forged amid fundamental shift in world order, warning Hormuz closure is destabilizing global economy

Erdogan says new alliances are being forged as global order fundamentally shifts

Türkiye launches digital tracker for foreign-plated vehicles

Diplomacy

1 min read

New e-service allows drivers to check stay limits and receive expiry reminders, helping them avoid costly overstays

Türkiye launches digital tracker for foreign-plated vehicles

OpenAI pulls plug on Sora video app, ending Disney partnership

OpenAI pulls plug on Sora video app, ending Disney partnership

Tech

5 min read

Kuwait says oil output will return within 3–4 months if Iran conflict ends

Kuwait says oil output will return within 3–4 months if Iran conflict ends

Kuwait oil

4 min read

Philippines declares national energy emergency over Middle East conflict

Philippines declares national energy emergency over Middle East conflict

Energy

4 min read

Has Iraq joined war against US and Israel?

Has Iraq joined war against US and Israel?

Middle East

6 min read

Iraq's National Security Council authorizes Popular Mobilization Forces to respond to attacks after US-Israeli airstrikes kill at least 15 fighters

Iran urges Middle East security alliance excluding US, Israel

Iran urges Middle East security alliance excluding US, Israel

Iran war

4 min read

Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters spokesman says regional countries do not need distant nations to ensure their security

Why escalation puts Gulf food security at risk

Why escalation puts Gulf food security at risk

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featured

8 min read

Short-life food groups increasingly vulnerable to regional shocks, according to Hilal Elver, former UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food, in talks to Türkiye Today

Iran fires missiles at Israel, US bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain

Iran fires missiles at Israel, US bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain

Iran

4 min read

Missile and drone strikes hit Israel and Gulf states, with sirens sounding and a fire reported at Kuwait airport

Iranian commander taunts US troops to 'come closer' as Trump claims war is won

Iranian commander taunts US troops to 'come closer' as Trump claims war is won

World

6 min read

Trump confirms Saudi crown prince is pushing him to continue Iran war

Trump confirms Saudi crown prince is pushing him to continue Iran war

World

6 min read

Pentagon readies 3,000 elite paratroopers for Gulf deployment as Iran conflict widens

Pentagon readies 3,000 elite paratroopers for Gulf deployment as Iran conflict widens

World

7 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

Eating meat may shield you from dementia

Eating meat may shield you from dementia

Health

3 min read

Istanbul wind project puts 17,500 trees at risk in city’s key oxygen source

Istanbul wind project puts 17,500 trees at risk in city’s key oxygen source

Environment

3 min read

'Lucia di Lammermoor' captivates audiences in Türkiye's Mersin performance

'Lucia di Lammermoor' captivates audiences in Türkiye's Mersin performance

Opera

2 min read

Mersin State Opera stages Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor, bringing a tragic Scottish love story to life with a full orchestra and cast

Belarusian star Max Korzh to perform in Istanbul, June 6

Max Korzh

2 min read

Max Korzh to perform in Istanbul on June 6 at Tupras Stadium, delivering a live set featuring his biggest hits and recent songs

Belarusian star Max Korzh to perform in Istanbul, June 6

Airstrikes damage over 100 cultural sites across Iran, authorities say

Iran cultural heritage

4 min read

Iran reports widespread damage to museums and historic cities as conflict escalates, raising concerns over cultural protection, international law

Airstrikes damage over 100 cultural sites across Iran, authorities say

Shakira's concert in Doha postponed due to regional situation

Music

1 min read

Qatar Calendar postpones Shakira's April 1 concert in Doha, citing the regional situation

Shakira's concert in Doha postponed due to regional situation

Türkiye's new wonderkid? Thierry Karadeniz scores twice as U18 crush Gibraltar 7–0

Türkiye's new wonderkid? Thierry Karadeniz scores twice as U18 crush Gibraltar 7–0

Football

3 min read

Fenerbahce's second-half rally falls short in 94-89 defeat to Maccabi

Fenerbahce's second-half rally falls short in 94-89 defeat to Maccabi

Basketball

4 min read

Sengun records triple-double but Rockets fall to Bulls in NBA

Sengun records triple-double but Rockets fall to Bulls in NBA

Basketball

1 min read

Club

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

26

64

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

27

60

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

27

60

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

27

52

5

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

26

43

6

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

27

43

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

26

35

8

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

27

33

9

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

27

33

10

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

27

31

11

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

26

30

12

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

27

30

13

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

27

25

14

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

27

25

15

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

27

24

16

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

27

23

17

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

27

22

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

27

17

19

SİPAY BODRUM FK

BODRUM FK

0

0

20

NET GLOBAL SİVASSPOR

SİVASSPOR

0

0

21

ADANA DEMİRSPOR A.Ş.

ADANA DEMİRSPOR

0

0

22

ATAKAŞ HATAYSPOR

HATAYSPOR

0

0

Sightseeing Around Türkiye

Goreme Open Air Museum ranks among Türkiye’s top 3 museums in 2025

Goreme Open Air Museum

2 min read

Goreme Open Air Museum ranks among Türkiye’s top 3 museums in 2025

Türkiye's coastal village of Ucmakdere hosts nearly 35,000 paragliding flights

Türkiye's coastal village of Ucmakdere hosts nearly 35,000 paragliding flights

Travel

1 min read

Türkiye’s most visited museums, ancient wonders in 2025

Türkiye’s most visited museums, ancient wonders in 2025

Culture

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-made AEGIR unmanned surface vessel washes ashore in Türkiye's Ordu

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Has Iraq joined war against US and Israel?

Has Iraq joined war against US and Israel?

Mar 25 2026

OpenAI pulls plug on Sora video app, ending Disney partnership

OpenAI pulls plug on Sora video app, ending Disney partnership

Mar 25 2026

My reality vs Naftali Bennett's: Tracing faith across Türkiye’s hidden Christian landscape

My reality vs Naftali Bennett's: Tracing faith across Türkiye’s hidden Christian landscape

Mar 25 2026

Türkiye's new wonderkid? Thierry Karadeniz scores twice as U18 crush Gibraltar 7–0

Türkiye's new wonderkid? Thierry Karadeniz scores twice as U18 crush Gibraltar 7–0

Mar 25 2026

Kuwait says oil output will return within 3–4 months if Iran conflict ends

Kuwait says oil output will return within 3–4 months if Iran conflict ends

Mar 25 2026

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