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Post-Netanyahu Israel may seek to repair Middle East ties: Analyst

Interview

Interview

11 min read

Israel’s elections may decide Netanyahu’s future, but Iran threats, security concerns and Türkiye ties will shape regional policy shift, analyst says

Post-Netanyahu Israel may seek to repair Middle East ties: Analyst

'Iran would use a nuclear weapon if they had it,' Trump claims

Iran War

2 min read

Trump told Newsmax that the military victory was "not good enough" without permanent guarantees that Iran would never obtain a nuclear weapon

'Iran would use a nuclear weapon if they had it,' Trump claims

Singapore economy strained as PM warns Hormuz crisis far from over

Hormuz Crisis

2 min read

Singapore economy strained as PM warns Hormuz crisis far from over

Trump briefed on ‘final blow’ options against Iran: Report

Iran War

2 min read

Trump briefed on ‘final blow’ options against Iran: Report

'UAE no longer wants to act within Saudi-defined framework': Expert

Interview

Interview

Energy

5 min read

'UAE no longer wants to act within Saudi-defined framework': Expert

Energy consultant Gokhan Yardim says UAE's OPEC exit signals 'a new era, not a rebellion' in a Türkiye Today exclusive

Israel rushes laser weapons to UAE as Abu Dhabi bans travel to Iran, Lebanon and Iraq

Middle East

5 min read

Hormuz crisis is diplomatic cover for UAE's exit from OPEC—Here's why

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

9 min read

Is the European project falling apart amid war in Ukraine?

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

Is the European project falling apart amid war in Ukraine?

Opinion

5 min read

How King Charles used history at Trump’s White House

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

How King Charles used history at Trump’s White House

Opinion

3 min read

From ayran to boza: TasteAtlas ranks Türkiye's most iconic beverages

Turkish drinks

Spotlight

‘Fix your broken country’: Trump takes jab at Germany's Merz

‘Fix your broken country’: Trump takes jab at Germany's Merz

World

3 min read

'Nuclear apocalypse is genuinely possible,' Russia's Medvedev warns

'Nuclear apocalypse is genuinely possible,' Russia's Medvedev warns

World

3 min read

'New chapter' in Hormuz after US 'failure,' says Iran's Khamenei

'New chapter' in Hormuz after US 'failure,' says Iran's Khamenei

Hormuz

2 min read

Trump threatens to pull troops from Italy and Spain over Iran opposition

Trump threatens to pull troops from Italy and Spain over Iran opposition

World

2 min read

The first audible crack: Germany’s Merz breaks with Trump on Iran

The first audible crack: Germany’s Merz breaks with Trump on Iran

From high hopes to deep despair in post-Assad Syria

From high hopes to deep despair in post-Assad Syria

Omer Ozkizilcik

Divorce in the desert after 60 years: UAE walks out on OPEC

Divorce in the desert after 60 years: UAE walks out on OPEC

A. Craig Copetas

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Pakistan edge toward a new bloc

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Pakistan edge toward a new bloc

Hormuz crisis is diplomatic cover for UAE's exit from OPEC—Here's why

Hormuz crisis is diplomatic cover for UAE's exit from OPEC—Here's why

The great Gulf divorce: Is UAE’s OPEC exit an American victory or strategic liability?

The great Gulf divorce: Is UAE’s OPEC exit an American victory or strategic liability?

Enes Berna Kilic

Russia’s transition from outcast to global backup plan amid Hormuz crisis

Russia’s transition from outcast to global backup plan amid Hormuz crisis

Deniz Karakullukcu

Adapting to a volatile world: UK and Türkiye redraw NATO's blueprint

Adapting to a volatile world: UK and Türkiye redraw NATO's blueprint

Trump pushes NATO partners into Türkiye’s space

Trump pushes NATO partners into Türkiye’s space

Trump, AI and the ghost of Johnny Peanuts: High stakes in America’s new casino age

Trump, AI and the ghost of Johnny Peanuts: High stakes in America’s new casino age

A. Craig Copetas

Beyond PKK's disarmament: Why terrorist networks don’t simply disappear

Beyond PKK's disarmament: Why terrorist networks don’t simply disappear

Unmet goals and the great Saudi calibration: What's next for Vision 2030?

Unmet goals and the great Saudi calibration: What's next for Vision 2030?

Snail’s pace of justice: A new era for Syria begins

Snail’s pace of justice: A new era for Syria begins

Omer Ozkizilcik

Türkiye challenges Dubai as new safe haven: How will it work?

Türkiye challenges Dubai as new safe haven: How will it work?

Omer Faruk Bingol

Why Hormuz crisis won’t derail Beijing’s energy security

Why Hormuz crisis won’t derail Beijing’s energy security

Why EU needs Türkiye's influence in Western Balkans

Why EU needs Türkiye's influence in Western Balkans

Batu Kinayyigit

The painful truth behind Ursula’s slip-up

The painful truth behind Ursula’s slip-up

Calculated courtesy: Why China’s latest diplomacy is no peace offering

Calculated courtesy: Why China’s latest diplomacy is no peace offering

From Budapest to Antalya: Europe shifts as Balkans recalibrate

From Budapest to Antalya: Europe shifts as Balkans recalibrate

Mustafa Cuhadar

It’s time for new rules on US-Israel policy

It’s time for new rules on US-Israel policy

Discover

Pierre Loti—French novelist who loved Istanbul

History

Pierre Loti—French novelist who loved Istanbul

A childhood memory in Istanbul unfolds into the story of Pierre Loti, love, exil...

Turkish intelligence reveals 'top secret' codename from Khomeini exile

Deets

Turkish intelligence reveals 'top secret' codename from Khomeini exile

Years before becoming Iran’s supreme leader, Ruhollah Khomeini lived under super...

Türkiye’s residence permit fees surge by 930% in major policy shift

Deets

Türkiye’s residence permit fees surge by 930% in major policy shift

Türkiye sharply raises residence permit fees by up to 930%, signaling a major sh...

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

Navigating Istanbul's strict new residence protocols

Navigating Istanbul's strict new residence protocols

Türkiye’s new social media, gaming regulations explained in 5 questions

Türkiye’s new social media, gaming regulations explained in 5 questions

What Istanbul's sudden residence sponsorship ban means for lawful residents

What Istanbul's sudden residence sponsorship ban means for lawful residents

Editor's Pick

Exclusive—Texas firm that quietly turned Pakistan into key power broker in Iran war

Exclusive—Texas firm that quietly turned Pakistan into key power broker in Iran war

Through intensive lobbying efforts, Pakistan has pivoted from the sidelines to become the one mediator US and Iran can’t ignore

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The first audible crack: Germany’s Merz breaks with Trump on Iran

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LeBron James snaps at Alperen Sengun during fiery playoff confrontation

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Turkish intelligence releases 1964 file on Ruhollah Khomeini’s secret Bursa exile

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Israel rushes laser weapons to UAE as Abu Dhabi bans travel to Iran, Lebanon and Iraq

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Türkiye condemns Israel's Global Sumud Flotilla raid as 'act of piracy'

Istanbul shuts roads, metro stops and ferry routes for Labor Day

Istanbul shuts roads, metro stops and ferry routes for Labor Day

Türkiye

2 min read

Istanbul shut down key roads, metro stops, ferry routes and parking areas under May Day security measures announced after midnight

Istanbul closes Taksim metro stops, suspends two transit lines for Labor Day

Nation

1 min read

Istanbul orders closure of three M2 metro stations, including Taksim, along with full suspension of the F1 funicular and T3 tram line

Istanbul closes Taksim metro stops, suspends two transit lines for Labor Day

5-week Hormuz closure impact exceeded 5-year Ukraine war, Turkish FM says

Iran War

11 min read

FM Fidan said that Hormuz's five-week global impact exceeded five years of the Ukraine war impact, calling for immediate ceasefire efforts

5-week Hormuz closure impact exceeded 5-year Ukraine war, Turkish FM says

Baykar unveils Mizrak long-range AI kamikaze drone

defense industr

6 min read

Baykar's new loitering munition is set to make its debut at SAHA 2026 Defense, Aviation and Space Industry Fair in Istanbul

Baykar unveils Mizrak long-range AI kamikaze drone

Antalya surpasses 1.5M tourists in early 2026 as German arrivals jump 22%

Antalya surpasses 1.5M tourists in early 2026 as German arrivals jump 22%

Coastal Tourism

3 min read

Turkish owned doner chain claims victory against KFC in trademark dispute

Turkish owned doner chain claims victory against KFC in trademark dispute

Business

3 min read

US growth falls short in Q1 2026; EU, UK hold rates as oil prices rise

US growth falls short in Q1 2026; EU, UK hold rates as oil prices rise

global economy

3 min read

'Iran would use a nuclear weapon if they had it,' Trump claims

'Iran would use a nuclear weapon if they had it,' Trump claims

Iran War

5 min read

Trump told Newsmax that the military victory was "not good enough" without permanent guarantees that Iran would never obtain a nuclear weapon

Trump briefed on ‘final blow’ options against Iran: Report

Trump briefed on ‘final blow’ options against Iran: Report

Iran War

4 min read

Washington lines up potential Iran strike scenarios while fragile truce holds and nuclear talks remain in limbo

Israel rushes laser weapons to UAE as Abu Dhabi bans travel to Iran, Lebanon and Iraq

Israel rushes laser weapons to UAE as Abu Dhabi bans travel to Iran, Lebanon and Iraq

Middle East

8 min read

UAE bans citizens from traveling to Iran, Lebanon and Iraq as Israel rushes Iron Beam laser defense system to Emirates

Trump weighs new Hormuz strategy as US-Iran standoff enters third month

Trump weighs new Hormuz strategy as US-Iran standoff enters third month

Strait Of Hormuz

6 min read

Trump administration is considering plan to maintain naval blockade on Iranian ports while rallying allies to raise costs of Iran's closure of Hormuz

Singapore economy strained as PM warns Hormuz crisis far from over

Singapore economy strained as PM warns Hormuz crisis far from over

Hormuz Crisis

4 min read

Trump threatens to pull troops from Italy and Spain over Iran opposition

Trump threatens to pull troops from Italy and Spain over Iran opposition

World

4 min read

Trump calls Iraq's new PM-designate, invites him to Washington

Trump calls Iraq's new PM-designate, invites him to Washington

World

6 min read

Cold snap disrupts May travel plans as rain moves across Türkiye

Cold snap disrupts May travel plans as rain moves across Türkiye

Weather

4 min read

Damaged ecosystems can recover when tipping forces reverse, scientist says

Damaged ecosystems can recover when tipping forces reverse, scientist says

Science

5 min read

All you should know about Crimean Congo fever after fatal tick case in Türkiye

All you should know about Crimean Congo fever after fatal tick case in Türkiye

Health

3 min read

Sotheby’s auction record brings new attention to Halil Pasha’s paintings

Sotheby’s auction record brings new attention to Halil Pasha’s paintings

Turkish Painter

2 min read

1912 four-panel work by Halil Pasha sold for around $725,760 at Sotheby’s, setting a new auction record for Ottoman Republican transition-era painter

Divers find wreck of US ship sunk with 131 aboard in deadliest WWI naval disaster

History

4 min read

British divers have found the wreck of the US Coast Guard Cutter Tampa, sunk in 1918 with all 131 people aboard during World War I

Divers find wreck of US ship sunk with 131 aboard in deadliest WWI naval disaster

LP to perform in Ankara, Izmir, Istanbul during Türkiye summer tour

Concerts in Türkiye

2 min read

Alternative pop artist LP, best known globally for 'Lost on You,' will perform in 3 major Turkish cities in August, with tickets going on sale on May 4

LP to perform in Ankara, Izmir, Istanbul during Türkiye summer tour

Nobel laureate Coetzee refuses Israel event citing Gaza atrocities

Events

1 min read

Nobel laureate J M Coetzee rejects Israel festival invite, citing Gaza violence and calling it disproportionate genocide

Nobel laureate Coetzee refuses Israel event citing Gaza atrocities

Galatasaray unlikely to exercise Noa Lang’s option: Italian media

Galatasaray unlikely to exercise Noa Lang’s option: Italian media

Galatasaray

3 min read

FIFA chief guarantees Iran will play World Cup matches in the United States

FIFA chief guarantees Iran will play World Cup matches in the United States

Football

4 min read

LeBron James snaps at Alperen Sengun during fiery playoff confrontation

LeBron James snaps at Alperen Sengun during fiery playoff confrontation

Basketball

5 min read

Club

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P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

31

74

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

31

67

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

31

65

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

31

56

5

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

31

51

6

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

31

51

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

31

45

8

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

31

40

9

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RIZESPOR

31

37

10

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

31

37

11

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

31

36

12

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

31

33

13

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

31

31

14

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

31

28

15

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

31

28

16

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

31

28

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

31

26

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

31

21

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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Shipping reroutes around Africa as Houthis threaten to close Bab el-Mandeb

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May 01 2026

Arda Turan’s Shakhtar Donetsk falls 3–1 to Crystal Palace in Conference League

Arda Turan’s Shakhtar Donetsk falls 3–1 to Crystal Palace in Conference League

May 01 2026

From ayran to boza: TasteAtlas ranks Türkiye's most iconic beverages

From ayran to boza: TasteAtlas ranks Türkiye's most iconic beverages

May 01 2026

'Iran would use a nuclear weapon if they had it,' Trump claims

'Iran would use a nuclear weapon if they had it,' Trump claims

May 01 2026

Singapore economy strained as PM warns Hormuz crisis far from over

Singapore economy strained as PM warns Hormuz crisis far from over

May 01 2026

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