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Iran acknowledges ‘partial progress’ in US talks as key gaps persist

Iran War

2 min read

Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf signals unresolved disputes with Washington while negotiations inch forward and tensions over Strait of Hormuz resurface

Iran acknowledges ‘partial progress’ in US talks as key gaps persist

Trump hails Israel as 'great ally,' takes aim at unnamed partners

Americas

2 min read

Trump praises Israel as 'courageous, bold, loyal, and smart,' drawing a sharp contrast with unnamed allies who have 'shown their true colors'

Trump hails Israel as 'great ally,' takes aim at unnamed partners

Trump convenes Iran Situation Room meeting as Hormuz crisis deepens: Axios

Iran War

2 min read

Trump convenes Iran Situation Room meeting as Hormuz crisis deepens: Axios

Hezbollah chief says truce can't be one-sided, vows response to Israeli attacks

Hezbollah Israel

2 min read

Hezbollah chief says truce can't be one-sided, vows response to Israeli attacks

US prepares global operation against Iran-linked vessels: Report

Strait Of Hormuz

4 min read

US prepares global operation against Iran-linked vessels: Report

US plans to board Iran-linked ships worldwide to pressure Tehran amid Hormuz tensions, nuclear talks and an expiring ceasefire, WSJ reports

Iran's Revolutionary Guards warn ships to stay anchored as Hormuz closes again

Strait Of Hormuz

1 min read

Iran reviewing new US proposals via Pakistan, no response yet

Middle East

1 min read

Restored Ottoman madrasa in Türkiye set to become city’s first archaeology museum

Restored Ottoman madrasa in Türkiye set to become city’s first archaeology museum

Ottoman History

2 min read

Lakers tops Rockets despite Sengun’s lone bright spot in Durant’s absence

Lakers tops Rockets despite Sengun’s lone bright spot in Durant’s absence

NBA

2 min read

Ghost village Lubbey set to revive as tourism plans take shape in Türkiye

Ghost Village

3 min read

Spotlight

Antalya Diplomacy Forum: Tan suits, peacemakers and a world bigger than 5

Antalya Diplomacy Forum: Tan suits, peacemakers and a world bigger than 5

Op-Ed

4 min read

Mowing the world: The deadly 'Israelization' of American foreign policy

Mowing the world: The deadly 'Israelization' of American foreign policy

Analysis

8 min read

Viral violence: How TikTok threat in Latin America led to school shooting in Türkiye

Viral violence: How TikTok threat in Latin America led to school shooting in Türkiye

Exclusive

6 min read

Iran came in black and left with the argument

Iran came in black and left with the argument

Op-Ed

9 min read

Greek Watergate: Shh… the state is listening

Greek Watergate: Shh… the state is listening

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

DoorDash war: Welcome to global gig-economy summit of the damned

DoorDash war: Welcome to global gig-economy summit of the damned

A. Craig Copetas

The doorman’s new lease: Transactional logic of US–Indonesia pact

The doorman’s new lease: Transactional logic of US–Indonesia pact

Enes Berna Kilic

The Columbine effect: Behavioral contagion and school attacks in Türkiye

The Columbine effect: Behavioral contagion and school attacks in Türkiye

Orban’s loss deals painful blow to Putin and global far right

Orban’s loss deals painful blow to Putin and global far right

Is SDF integrating into Syrian state?

Is SDF integrating into Syrian state?

Omer Ozkizilcik

Why Islamabad talks were and are bound to stall

Why Islamabad talks were and are bound to stall

Deniz Karakullukcu

Strategic logic of Türkiye’s missile transformation

Strategic logic of Türkiye’s missile transformation

Arda Mevlutoglu

The fall of Viktor Orban: A bitter defeat for Trump and global right

The fall of Viktor Orban: A bitter defeat for Trump and global right

At home and abroad, instant karma begins to corrode Trump’s American scheme

At home and abroad, instant karma begins to corrode Trump’s American scheme

A. Craig Copetas

Why Ukraine’s resistance matters to Kosovo and Bosnia

Why Ukraine’s resistance matters to Kosovo and Bosnia

'All-or-nothing' trap: Why US and Iran need interim deal

'All-or-nothing' trap: Why US and Iran need interim deal

Omer Ozkizilcik

Will US buy Netanyahu's Türkiye narrative?

Will US buy Netanyahu's Türkiye narrative?

'Cry Conscription' and let slip the dogs of war

'Cry Conscription' and let slip the dogs of war

A. Craig Copetas

After 16 years of Orban: Decoding Peter Magyar’s historic victory in Hungary

After 16 years of Orban: Decoding Peter Magyar’s historic victory in Hungary

Mustafa Cuhadar

Iran war does not spare Türkiye’s domestic politics

Iran war does not spare Türkiye’s domestic politics

Will Türkiye replace Gulf as the region’s investment hub?

Will Türkiye replace Gulf as the region’s investment hub?

Omer Faruk Bingol

Iran war shows dire need for modern-day Monuments Men

Iran war shows dire need for modern-day Monuments Men

Batu Kinayyigit

Iran no longer needs nukes: Strait of Hormuz is its ultimate deterrent

Iran no longer needs nukes: Strait of Hormuz is its ultimate deterrent

Operational success, strategic failure: Why did Israel’s Iran strategy fall short?

Operational success, strategic failure: Why did Israel’s Iran strategy fall short?

Hasan Mesut Onder

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Turkish gov’t ally’s push for Türkiye-Russia-China alliance matters more than ever now

Dive In

Turkish gov’t ally’s push for Türkiye-Russia-China alliance matters more than ever now

A possible Türkiye-Russia-China alliance? The importance of the MHP’s renewed pu...

Türkiye gains edge as yarn world wobbles after Hormuz closure

Culture

Türkiye gains edge as yarn world wobbles after Hormuz closure

Italian yarn meets Istanbul advantage as Hormuz disruptions raise China costs, s...

From defense to development: How Türkiye is building its Africa strategy

Op-Ed

From defense to development: How Türkiye is building its Africa strategy

Moving beyond symbolic diplomacy, Türkiye secures long-term strategic leverage i...

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 records massive rent inflation far beyond all European averages

Türkiye records massive rent inflation far beyond all European averages

Türkiye still safe for travel despite war next door

Türkiye still safe for travel despite war next door

By Türkiye Today Staff

Deadline nears: New regulation ends dual SIM loophole in Türkiye

Deadline nears: New regulation ends dual SIM loophole in Türkiye

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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'Don't compare us to a paper tiger,' says Russia's Lavrov

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LOTR prequel 'The Hunt for Gollum' reveals full cast lineup

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Dressed in black, armed with argument: How Iran outmaneuvered US in Islamabad

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Argentine online peers influenced Turkish teen behind school mass shooting

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Mowing the world: The deadly 'Israelization' of American foreign policy

Israel's goal is 'Greater Israel' from Nile to Euphrates: Turkish official

Israel's goal is 'Greater Israel' from Nile to Euphrates: Turkish official

Diplomacy

5 min read

Turkish Parliament Speaker Kurtulmus says Israel's true target is 'Greater Israel' from the Nile to the Euphrates, including Turkish lands

Türkiye probes 'Minecraft Parodies' channel over alleged school violence incitement

Türkiye

4 min read

Türkiye blocks a major YouTube channel as prosecutors probe alleged content encouraging school violence after recent attacks

Türkiye probes 'Minecraft Parodies' channel over alleged school violence incitement

Israel is not after security, it is after more land: FM Fidan

Israeli Expansionism

8 min read

Turkish FM says Israel is using security as a pretext for land acquisition, calling on Netanyahu to stop expansionism from Gaza to Lebanon to Syria

Israel is not after security, it is after more land: FM Fidan

Argentine online peers influenced Turkish teen behind school mass shooting

Exclusive

Exclusive

10 min read

School shooting threats set off alerts in Argentina as Turkish teen linked to online contacts there carried out mass attack that left 10 students dead

Argentine online peers influenced Turkish teen behind school mass shooting

Türkiye's Iran gas contract expires in July, with 'no talks yet' on extension

Türkiye's Iran gas contract expires in July, with 'no talks yet' on extension

Energy

3 min read

US extends Russian oil waiver amid energy price surge

US extends Russian oil waiver amid energy price surge

Energy

5 min read

New York, Istanbul stocks hit record highs after Iran reopens Hormuz

New York, Istanbul stocks hit record highs after Iran reopens Hormuz

Global Markets

4 min read

Iran acknowledges ‘partial progress’ in US talks as key gaps persist

Iran acknowledges ‘partial progress’ in US talks as key gaps persist

Iran War

4 min read

Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf signals unresolved disputes with Washington while negotiations inch forward and tensions over Strait of Hormuz resurface

Gaza death toll climbs to 72,549 amid continued Israeli attacks

Gaza death toll climbs to 72,549 amid continued Israeli attacks

Middle East

4 min read

Gaza death toll reaches 72,549 with 172,274 wounded, Health Ministry says, as bodies continue to be recovered and casualties rise despite ceasefire

US prepares global operation against Iran-linked vessels: Report

US prepares global operation against Iran-linked vessels: Report

Strait Of Hormuz

8 min read

US plans to board Iran-linked ships worldwide to pressure Tehran amid Hormuz tensions, nuclear talks and an expiring ceasefire, WSJ reports

Russia prepared to assist with Iran uranium removal, Rosatom says

Russia prepared to assist with Iran uranium removal, Rosatom says

Middle East

4 min read

Russia says it is ready to help remove enriched uranium from Iran as US-Iran talks continue amid disputes over Tehran’s nuclear program

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Egypt and others condemn Israel's Somalia envoy move

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Egypt and others condemn Israel's Somalia envoy move

Africa

4 min read

Pope Leo XIV not seeking debate with Trump amid rising tensions

Pope Leo XIV not seeking debate with Trump amid rising tensions

World

5 min read

'Don't compare us to a paper tiger,' says Russia's Lavrov

'Don't compare us to a paper tiger,' says Russia's Lavrov

Russia

11 min read

Istanbul launches 2-day 'Turkic States Council Simulation' for students

Istanbul launches 2-day 'Turkic States Council Simulation' for students

Education

2 min read

Eating out more often may raise heart and vascular risks, cardiologist says

Eating out more often may raise heart and vascular risks, cardiologist says

Health

3 min read

Jason Statham poses in Antalya infinity pool during Türkiye holiday

Jason Statham poses in Antalya infinity pool during Türkiye holiday

Lifestyle

5 min read

Ghost village Lubbey set to revive as tourism plans take shape in Türkiye

Ghost village Lubbey set to revive as tourism plans take shape in Türkiye

Ghost Village

7 min read

Lubbey, a near-abandoned village in Izmir, is set for revival through restoration, infrastructure upgrades and tourism-focused projects

Hidden heritage in Cappadocia set to open up as new cultural destination

Cappadocia

5 min read

Hidden Cappadocia site Meryem Ana Mountain is being restored, revealing multi-layered history and offering new cultural tourism potential

Hidden heritage in Cappadocia set to open up as new cultural destination

Restored Ottoman madrasa in Türkiye set to become city’s first archaeology museum

Ottoman History

4 min read

Restored 16th-century Zeynel Bey Madrasa in Hakkari is set to become the city’s first archaeology museum, boosting cultural tourism

Restored Ottoman madrasa in Türkiye set to become city’s first archaeology museum

LOTR prequel 'The Hunt for Gollum' reveals full cast lineup

The Lord of the Rings

1 min read

New LOTR prequel confirms cast as Jamie Dornan takes on Aragorn and original stars return for Gollum hunt story set before Fellowship

LOTR prequel 'The Hunt for Gollum' reveals full cast lineup

Lakers tops Rockets despite Sengun’s lone bright spot in Durant’s absence

Lakers tops Rockets despite Sengun’s lone bright spot in Durant’s absence

NBA

4 min read

NBA playoff bracket set as Suns, Magic seal final spots

NBA playoff bracket set as Suns, Magic seal final spots

NBA

2 min read

Fenerbahce Beko draws Zalgiris as EuroLeague regular season wraps up

Fenerbahce Beko draws Zalgiris as EuroLeague regular season wraps up

euroleague

3 min read

Club

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P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

30

71

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

30

67

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

29

64

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

29

55

5

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

30

48

6

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

29

47

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

29

39

8

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

30

37

9

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RIZESPOR

30

37

10

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

30

36

11

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

29

34

12

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

29

33

13

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

30

28

14

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

29

28

15

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

30

25

16

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

30

25

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

29

23

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

30

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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Trump hails Israel as 'great ally,' takes aim at unnamed partners

Trump hails Israel as 'great ally,' takes aim at unnamed partners

Apr 19 2026

Iran acknowledges ‘partial progress’ in US talks as key gaps persist

Iran acknowledges ‘partial progress’ in US talks as key gaps persist

Apr 19 2026

Lakers tops Rockets despite Sengun’s lone bright spot in Durant’s absence

Lakers tops Rockets despite Sengun’s lone bright spot in Durant’s absence

Apr 19 2026

Ghost village Lubbey set to revive as tourism plans take shape in Türkiye

Ghost village Lubbey set to revive as tourism plans take shape in Türkiye

Apr 19 2026

Hidden heritage in Cappadocia set to open up as new cultural destination

Hidden heritage in Cappadocia set to open up as new cultural destination

Apr 19 2026

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