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

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

7 min read

Friedrich Merz's break with Trump isn't moral; it's strategic. The kind of break that doesn't seal back up

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

French troop deployment to Greek Cyprus 'risks disrupting delicate balance': Türkiye

Eastern Mediterranean

3 min read

Türkiye warns France and Greece that their statements increase tension, and that troop deployment to island risks disrupting 'delicate balance

French troop deployment to Greek Cyprus 'risks disrupting delicate balance': Türkiye

Israel detains 20 Turkish activists on Global Sumud Flotilla vessels

Global Sumud Flotilla

3 min read

Israel detains 20 Turkish activists on Global Sumud Flotilla vessels

Overseas trips by Turks rise 13.1% as spending falls 9.1% in Q1 2026

Turkish tourism

3 min read

Overseas trips by Turks rise 13.1% as spending falls 9.1% in Q1 2026

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

Hormuz

2 min read

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

Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei declares 'new chapter' in the Persian Gulf and Hormuz after America's 'shameful failure'

US asks allies to form coalition to restore Strait of Hormuz navigation: Report

Strait Of Hormuz

3 min read

US commanders to hand Trump a 'short and powerful' Iran strike plan: Report

Iran War

3 min read

Turkish intelligence reveals 'top secret' codename from Khomeini exile

Deets

Deets

Turkish intelligence reveals 'top secret' codename from Khomeini exile

Nation

3 min read

Pierre Loti—French novelist who loved Istanbul

Pierre Loti—French novelist who loved Istanbul

History

6 min read

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

Concerts in Türkiye

2 min read

Spotlight

The new architects: Hardwiring ‘America First’ into Middle East policy

The new architects: Hardwiring ‘America First’ into Middle East policy

Conflicts

8 min read

From stronghold to contest: Britain’s Turks in May’s local elections

From stronghold to contest: Britain’s Turks in May’s local elections

Op-Ed

5 min read

Trump threatens Iran as US signals blockade could last months

Trump threatens Iran as US signals blockade could last months

World

4 min read

Iran holds 441 kg enriched uranium, enough for up to 10 nukes: IAEA

Iran holds 441 kg enriched uranium, enough for up to 10 nukes: IAEA

Iran's Nuclear Program

3 min read

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

Ursula’s Freudian slip and EU’s failure to read world affairs

Ursula’s Freudian slip and EU’s failure to read world affairs

Discover

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...

Russian ghost fleet continues to funnel stolen Ukrainian grain to Syria

Exclusive

Russian ghost fleet continues to funnel stolen Ukrainian grain to Syria

Exclusive documents obtained by Türkiye Today reveal Russia’s 'ghost fleet' use ...

No drastic shift expected in Israel’s security policies in post-Netanyahu era, says analyst

Interview

No drastic shift expected in Israel’s security policies in post-Netanyahu era, says analyst

INSS’s Remi Daniel says Israel’s 2026 elections may weaken Netanyahu, but ties w...

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

Most Read

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

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Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Pakistan edge toward a new Middle East alignment

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Anti-Turkish rhetoric, flag burning in Greek Cyprus ignored by int'l actors: Minister

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Iran’s Guards seize wartime power as supreme leader’s role weakens: Report

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No drastic shift expected in Israel’s security policies in post-Netanyahu era, says analyst

French troop deployment to Greek Cyprus 'risks disrupting delicate balance': Türkiye

French troop deployment to Greek Cyprus 'risks disrupting delicate balance': Türkiye

Eastern Mediterranean

6 min read

Türkiye warns France and Greece that their statements increase tension, and that troop deployment to island risks disrupting 'delicate balance

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

Deets

Deets

6 min read

Years before becoming Iran’s supreme leader, Ruhollah Khomeini lived under supervision in Bursa, and a newly released file now reveals his codename

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

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

Sumud Flotilla

6 min read

Israeli forces boarded and disabled Gaza flotilla ships in international waters near Crete, jamming communications and leaving 345 activists stranded

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

Türkiye proved its ‘safe haven’ status during Iran war: Erdogan

TÜrkiye

3 min read

President highlights Türkiye’s resilience amid regional tensions, pitches country as global investment base

Türkiye proved its ‘safe haven’ status during Iran war: Erdogan

Cost of living in Türkiye hits $765 in April, full household expenses top $2,500

Cost of living in Türkiye hits $765 in April, full household expenses top $2,500

cost of surviving

3 min read

Türkiye’s Turksat 7A satellite project nears production phase

Türkiye’s Turksat 7A satellite project nears production phase

Tech

5 min read

Overseas trips by Turks rise 13.1% as spending falls 9.1% in Q1 2026

Overseas trips by Turks rise 13.1% as spending falls 9.1% in Q1 2026

Turkish tourism

5 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

1 min read

Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei declares 'new chapter' in the Persian Gulf and Hormuz after America's 'shameful failure'

Israel detains 20 Turkish activists on Global Sumud Flotilla vessels

Israel detains 20 Turkish activists on Global Sumud Flotilla vessels

Global Sumud Flotilla

5 min read

At least 175 activists detained, including 20 Turkish nationals, after Israel seized 21 Global Sumud flotilla vessels near Crete

Iranian lawmaker says ‘no point’ in talks if US seeks zero enrichment

Iranian lawmaker says ‘no point’ in talks if US seeks zero enrichment

Iran Nuclear

4 min read

Iranian lawmaker Manouchehr Mottaki also says US Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker did not 'dare' mention zero enrichment during the talks

US naval blockade 'doomed to fail,' says Iran's Pezeshkian

US naval blockade 'doomed to fail,' says Iran's Pezeshkian

Us Blockade

7 min read

Iran's President Pezeshkian called the US naval blockade 'doomed to fail,' as an Iranian security official warned of 'unprecedented action'

US calls Iran’s NPT review conference role ‘affront’ as nuclear tensions deepen

US calls Iran’s NPT review conference role ‘affront’ as nuclear tensions deepen

World

5 min read

The new architects: Hardwiring ‘America First’ into Middle East policy

The new architects: Hardwiring ‘America First’ into Middle East policy

Conflicts

11 min read

Zelenskyy seeks details from US on Russia’s short-term cease-fire proposal

Zelenskyy seeks details from US on Russia’s short-term cease-fire proposal

Conflicts

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

WHO pushes to finalize pandemic accord annex as talks narrow gaps

WHO pushes to finalize pandemic accord annex as talks narrow gaps

Who

3 min read

F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda shares Istanbul visit with ‘Istan-beautiful’ post

F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda shares Istanbul visit with ‘Istan-beautiful’ post

Lifestyle

8 min read

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

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

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

Pierre Loti—French novelist who loved Istanbul

History

13 min read

A childhood memory in Istanbul unfolds into the story of Pierre Loti, love, exile, and a city that shaped lives across generations

Pierre Loti—French novelist who loved Istanbul

Inside Izmir’s 8,500-year trade story at a little-known free entry museum

Culture

11 min read

Small museum in Izmir offers free entry while tracing 8500 years of trade from barter systems to Ottoman markets and early Republic reforms

Inside Izmir’s 8,500-year trade story at a little-known free entry museum

LeBron James snaps at Alperen Sengun during fiery playoff confrontation

LeBron James snaps at Alperen Sengun during fiery playoff confrontation

Basketball

5 min read

Fenerbahce fans bid emotional farewell to Domenico Tedesco

Fenerbahce fans bid emotional farewell to Domenico Tedesco

Football

3 min read

Ederson hit with two violations following red card in Galatasaray clash

Ederson hit with two violations following red card in Galatasaray clash

Football

2 min read

Club

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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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Baykar unveils Mizrak long-range AI kamikaze drone

Baykar unveils Mizrak long-range AI kamikaze drone

Apr 30 2026

Cost of living in Türkiye hits $765 in April, full household expenses top $2,500

Cost of living in Türkiye hits $765 in April, full household expenses top $2,500

Apr 30 2026

Türkiye’s Turksat 7A satellite project nears production phase

Türkiye’s Turksat 7A satellite project nears production phase

Apr 30 2026

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

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

Apr 30 2026

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

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

Apr 30 2026

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