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Iran's Navy commander Alireza Tangsiri overseeing Hormuz killed in strike: Israeli media

Middle East

1 min read

Iranian officials have not yet commented on the claim

Iran's Navy commander Alireza Tangsiri overseeing Hormuz killed in strike: Israeli media

Iran seeks ceasefire covering Lebanon, 'prioritizing' Hezbollah

Iran War

3 min read

Iran says any US-Israel ceasefire must include Lebanon, linking a deal to ending Israeli strikes on Hezbollah

Iran seeks ceasefire covering Lebanon, 'prioritizing' Hezbollah

Two killed in Abu Dhabi after missile interception

Iran War

1 min read

Two killed in Abu Dhabi after missile interception

7 hackers breaching 20M Facebook users' data detained by Turkish authorities

data breach

1 min read

7 hackers breaching 20M Facebook users' data detained by Turkish authorities

Turkish oil tanker attacked by drones near Istanbul's Bosphorus strait

Region

3 min read

Turkish oil tanker attacked by drones near Istanbul's Bosphorus strait

Rescue vessels from the Turkish Coastal Safety General Directorate were dispatched to the scene

Ghalibaf threatens retaliation as US deploys paratroopers, eyes Kharg Island

Kharg Island

7 min read

Iran rejects missile limits, seeks compensation in Pakistan talks: Turkish media

Iran War

2 min read

Operation Epic Flight: For many, Trump’s fury triggers patriotic freefall

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

Operation Epic Flight: For many, Trump’s fury triggers patriotic freefall

Opinion

6 min read

What Xi didn’t say: Strategic power of China’s silence on Iran

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

What Xi didn’t say: Strategic power of China’s silence on Iran

Opinion

6 min read

Inside one of antiquity’s largest synagogues: Anatolia's Sardis speaks again

ancient city of Sardis

4 min read

Iran Under Attack

Ankara-Islamabad axis aims to prevent Saudi Arabia from entering Iran war

Ankara-Islamabad axis aims to prevent Saudi Arabia from entering Iran war

Exclusive

5 min read

Ghalibaf threatens retaliation as US deploys paratroopers, eyes Kharg Island

Ghalibaf threatens retaliation as US deploys paratroopers, eyes Kharg Island

Kharg Island

7 min read

Trumpian way: Buy more time and hit harder?

Trumpian way: Buy more time and hit harder?

Op-Ed

3 min read

Gulf's contribution to the world isn't only oil and gas, but fertilizer, and now it's in danger

Gulf's contribution to the world isn't only oil and gas, but fertilizer, and now it's in danger

featured

4 min read

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

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

Sophie Fullerton

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

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

Iran gains respect in Arab Street—and that is dangerous

Iran gains respect in Arab Street—and that is dangerous

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

Why escalation puts Gulf food security at risk

Why escalation puts Gulf food security at risk

Enes Berna Kilic

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

When will Iran end the war?

When will Iran end the war?

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

Discover

Türkiye, Romania battle in survival match for World Cup spot

Football

Türkiye, Romania battle in survival match for World Cup spot

Türkiye is going to face Romania in the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers ...

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

Turkish celebrities

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

Ercel and Sabanci were named in a widening Istanbul drug probe, while former Bes...

The 95% problem: Why Türkiye’s streets belong to male rage

violence in türkiye

The 95% problem: Why Türkiye’s streets belong to male rage

Cases of violence in Türkiye climbed to 2,289 in 2025 as firearms drove deadly o...

Turkish Cuisine

Otto Eats: Two nations, one spoon and the slow surrender of an onion

featured

featured

6 min read

Otto Eats: Two nations, one spoon and the slow surrender of an onion

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

‘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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Kuwait issues radiation warning for citizens as fears mount over Iran’s Bushehr plant

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

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Ankara-Islamabad axis aims to prevent Saudi Arabia from entering Iran war alongside US-Israel

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Has Iraq joined war against US and Israel?

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Turkish oil tanker attacked by drones near Istanbul's Bosphorus strait

7 hackers breaching 20M Facebook users' data detained by Turkish authorities

7 hackers breaching 20M Facebook users' data detained by Turkish authorities

data breach

3 min read

A cybercrime group in Türkiye allegedly breaches Facebook data of millions, clones bank cards, and sells sensitive personal information online

Türkiye, Pakistan in collaboration with Egypt to ease regional tensions

Diplomacy

5 min read

Egypt says working with Türkiye, Pakistan, in coordination with the US, to de-escalate regional tensions in a push for direct negotiations

Türkiye, Pakistan in collaboration with Egypt to ease regional tensions

Türkiye's top diplomat speaks with Iranian counterpart on conflict

Diplomacy

2 min read

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi discuss the latest situation regarding the ongoing war in a phone call

Türkiye's top diplomat speaks with Iranian counterpart on conflict

Iran president Pezeshkian praises Erdogan as Türkiye joins efforts for US-Iran talks

Iran

7 min read

Iranian president says Ankara plays 'important role' in solidarity with Islamic world

Iran president Pezeshkian praises Erdogan as Türkiye joins efforts for US-Iran talks

Meta, YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction case

Meta, YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction case

Digital Addiction

9 min read

X crashes worldwide as users report widespread outages, access issues

X crashes worldwide as users report widespread outages, access issues

X outage

2 min read

Markets cautious on Iran uncertainty as oil rises, equities and gold fall

Markets cautious on Iran uncertainty as oil rises, equities and gold fall

Global Markets

4 min read

Iran seeks ceasefire covering Lebanon, 'prioritizing' Hezbollah

Iran seeks ceasefire covering Lebanon, 'prioritizing' Hezbollah

Iran War

7 min read

Iran says any US-Israel ceasefire must include Lebanon, linking a deal to ending Israeli strikes on Hezbollah

Iran's Navy commander Alireza Tangsiri overseeing Hormuz killed in strike: Israeli media

Iran's Navy commander Alireza Tangsiri overseeing Hormuz killed in strike: Israeli media

Middle East

1 min read

Iranian officials have not yet commented on the claim

Trump blocks Netanyahu plan, says Iran protesters would 'get mowed down'

Trump blocks Netanyahu plan, says Iran protesters would 'get mowed down'

Iran Crisis

7 min read

Trump rejects Netanyahu’s plan to call for Iran protests, warning demonstrators could be 'mowed down' amid differences on regime change strategy

Two killed in Abu Dhabi after missile interception

Two killed in Abu Dhabi after missile interception

Iran War

3 min read

2 killed, 3 others injured after shrapnel falls in UAE capital Abu Dhabi following successful interception of ballistic missile

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

Otto Eats: Two nations, one spoon and the slow surrender of an onion

featured

featured

Otto Eats: Two nations, one spoon and the slow surrender of an onion

Food

13 min read

Cappadocia draws nearly 58K visitors during Eid al-Fitr

Cappadocia draws nearly 58K visitors during Eid al-Fitr

Travel

4 min read

EU say yes to Türkiye's Kayseri pastirma, cured beef gains geographical indication

EU say yes to Türkiye's Kayseri pastirma, cured beef gains geographical indication

Food

3 min read

Bigger than Giza? Ancient Lydian royal tombs rise over western Türkiye

Bigger than Giza? Ancient Lydian royal tombs rise over western Türkiye

Bin Tepe

6 min read

Lydian tumuli at Bin Tepe near Sardis include the massive tomb of Alyattes and the unexplored Karniyarik Tepe, one of the largest burial mounds in history

Inside one of antiquity’s largest synagogues: Anatolia's Sardis speaks again

ancient city of Sardis

10 min read

One of the largest ancient synagogues ever excavated, the Sardis Synagogue in western Anatolia, reveals the scale of Jewish life in the Late Roman city

Inside one of antiquity’s largest synagogues: Anatolia's Sardis speaks again

ArtAnkara 2026 brings 1,000 artists from 45 countries to capital

Events

1 min read

Nearly 150 galleries and institutions join ArtAnkara 2026 in Ankara, where visitors can explore contemporary art across painting, sculpture, new media

ArtAnkara 2026 brings 1,000 artists from 45 countries to capital

BTS breaks record with 18.4 million Netflix viewers for comeback concert

Music

3 min read

Historic livestream marks first full-group performance since military hiatus and coincides with release of their new album ARIRANG

BTS breaks record with 18.4 million Netflix viewers for comeback concert

Türkiye, Romania battle in survival match for World Cup spot

Türkiye, Romania battle in survival match for World Cup spot

Football

7 min read

Galatasaray player Metehan Baltaci released pending trial in match-betting case

Galatasaray player Metehan Baltaci released pending trial in match-betting case

Football

4 min read

8th Ethnosport Forum to convene in Antalya, shaping future of traditional sports

8th Ethnosport Forum to convene in Antalya, shaping future of traditional sports

Ethnosport Forum

2 min read

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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

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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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Iran claims to targeted F-15 fighter jet by air defense missile near Hormuz

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6-year-old’s viral plea earns F1 driver support, race invitation

6-year-old’s viral plea earns F1 driver support, race invitation

Mar 26 2026

World’s first coins on exhibit at Türkiye’s Manisa Museum

World’s first coins on exhibit at Türkiye’s Manisa Museum

Mar 26 2026

Bigger than Giza? Ancient Lydian royal tombs rise over western Türkiye

Bigger than Giza? Ancient Lydian royal tombs rise over western Türkiye

Mar 26 2026

Iran seeks ceasefire covering Lebanon, 'prioritizing' Hezbollah

Iran seeks ceasefire covering Lebanon, 'prioritizing' Hezbollah

Mar 26 2026

Iran's Navy commander Alireza Tangsiri overseeing Hormuz killed in strike: Israeli media

Iran's Navy commander Alireza Tangsiri overseeing Hormuz killed in strike: Israeli media

Mar 26 2026

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