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Great power rivalry goes nuclear—again

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

5 min read

On Feb. 5, 2026, New START expired, ending US-Russia nuclear limits and marking a shift toward a tense, China-influenced era of strategic uncertainty

Great power rivalry goes nuclear—again

Former Prince Andrew arrested as Epstein revelations resurface

Epstein files

1 min read

UK police arrests Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, 66, on suspicion of misconduct after scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Former Prince Andrew arrested as Epstein revelations resurface

CVC explores sale of D-Marin amid strategic review

Mergers & acquisitions

1 min read

CVC explores sale of D-Marin amid strategic review

Türkiye opposes Greece's 'unlawful' hydrocarbon activities south of Crete

Mediterranean

3 min read

Türkiye opposes Greece's 'unlawful' hydrocarbon activities south of Crete

Türkiye slams trade door on Israel, freezes Eur-Med channel

trade embargo

2 min read

Türkiye slams trade door on Israel, freezes Eur-Med channel

Türkiye reportedly halts Eur-Med certificate issuance to Israel, closing the reported loophole for Turkish goods via Europe

Türkiye denies claims of commercial ships sailing to Israel during Gaza flotilla attack

Diplomacy

2 min read

Türkiye blocks Israeli-linked ship from docking in Istanbul

Nation

1 min read

Tripe, tiffs and vinegar: A soup worth fighting for

featured

featured

Tripe, tiffs and vinegar: A soup worth fighting for

Soup

7 min read

Türkiye’s film and TV exports hit record highs, but where are the big awards?

Türkiye’s film and TV exports hit record highs, but where are the big awards?

Cinema

4 min read

No podium for Türkiye at 2026 Milano Cortina despite historic effort

Milano Cortina 2026

3 min read

Spotlight

Türkiye and Saudi Arabia: From cold shoulders to tight cooperation

Türkiye and Saudi Arabia: From cold shoulders to tight cooperation

analysis

7 min read

Casper in handcuffs: 9 police officers detained over links to Turkish gang

Casper in handcuffs: 9 police officers detained over links to Turkish gang

Crime

4 min read

US ends decadelong military presence in Syria

US ends decadelong military presence in Syria

Syria

2 min read

Why mediation has become Middle East’s strategic insurance policy

Why mediation has become Middle East’s strategic insurance policy

Op-Ed

6 min read

When rivals lower their voices: What Erdogan-Mitsotakis talks could mean

When rivals lower their voices: What Erdogan-Mitsotakis talks could mean

Why Ankara and Damascus have trust issues with Erbil

Why Ankara and Damascus have trust issues with Erbil

Omer Ozkizilcik

How Palantir's eye is always on you

How Palantir's eye is always on you

A. Craig Copetas

Old order is gone: Europe, US and the struggle for a new world

Old order is gone: Europe, US and the struggle for a new world

When Sarajevo’s iconic tram became its tragedy

When Sarajevo’s iconic tram became its tragedy

The West and a better 'Sunni question'

The West and a better 'Sunni question'

Turkish-Saudi KAAN partnership signals regional defense shift

Turkish-Saudi KAAN partnership signals regional defense shift

Arda Mevlutoglu

What does Mazloum Abdi’s presence in Munich signal for Syria?

What does Mazloum Abdi’s presence in Munich signal for Syria?

Omer Ozkizilcik

Turkish director refuses to stay silent at Berlinale

Turkish director refuses to stay silent at Berlinale

Selin Hacialioglu

Hungary’s Paks-II plant risks Chernobyl-style disaster

Hungary’s Paks-II plant risks Chernobyl-style disaster

Testing the limits of power: Albania’s constitutional moment

Testing the limits of power: Albania’s constitutional moment

Albatros Rexhaj

Are we overthinking ‌Fidan's 7-second silence?

Are we overthinking ‌Fidan's 7-second silence?

IOC likely needs a helmet and a real judge

IOC likely needs a helmet and a real judge

A. Craig Copetas

When rhetoric meets reality: Vucic’s return to Ankara

When rhetoric meets reality: Vucic’s return to Ankara

Mustafa Cuhadar

Central bank determined to curb inflation—will rate cuts slow?

Central bank determined to curb inflation—will rate cuts slow?

Omer Faruk Bingol

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Economy now biggest obstacle to happiness for most Turks

featured

Economy now biggest obstacle to happiness for most Turks

Economic concerns dominate public sentiment in Türkiye in 2025, with 54.1% citin...

Europe’s Muslims welcome Ramadan as mosques fill for first Tarawih prayers

Ramadan in Europe

Europe’s Muslims welcome Ramadan as mosques fill for first Tarawih prayers

Muslims across Europe marked Ramadan’s start with the first Tarawih prayers, fil...

Dervis: When terry cloth leaves the bathhouse

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Dervis: When terry cloth leaves the bathhouse

As terry cloth resurfaces in luxury fashion, Dervis in Istanbul remains rooted i...

Turkish Cuisine

You’ve heard of baklava, now meet 'melenguccegi'

Food

3 min read

You’ve heard of baklava, now meet 'melenguccegi'

Dolma’s long journey from Istanbul to world’s festive tables

Dolma’s long journey from Istanbul to world’s festive tables

Ottoman cuisine

6 min read

Move over, avocado: Cilbir takes over breakfast plates

Move over, avocado: Cilbir takes over breakfast plates

cilbir recipe

3 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Istanbul drivers pay up to $457 a month just to park

Istanbul drivers pay up to $457 a month just to park

Türkiye moves to require ID verification for social media users

Türkiye moves to require ID verification for social media users

Marmaray, buses, ferries all face steep price increases up to 25% in Istanbul

Marmaray, buses, ferries all face steep price increases up to 25% in Istanbul

Editor's Pick

From Chekhov to Crimea and the danger of 'New Yalta'

From Chekhov to Crimea and the danger of 'New Yalta'

The West must avoid a 'New Yalta' deal with Moscow, as history shows that appeasement only emboldens expansionist regimes

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Abu Dhabi Ruler bin Zayed meets US senator amid health speculation

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US moves closer to war with Iran; '90% chance' of military action within weeks

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Former Prince Andrew arrested as Epstein revelations resurface

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Israel orders emergency services to prepare for war as US-Iran tensions peak

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Europe forced to include Türkiye in its security, Erdogan hints

Türkiye opposes Greece's 'unlawful' hydrocarbon activities south of Crete

Türkiye opposes Greece's 'unlawful' hydrocarbon activities south of Crete

Mediterranean

7 min read

Turkish Defense Ministry calls Greece's hydrocarbon deal with Chevron south of Crete unlawful, backs Libya, confirms Somalia presence

Casper in handcuffs: 9 police officers detained over links to Turkish gang

Crime

6 min read

Prosecutors order detention of 17 suspects, including 9 police officers during investigation into Casperlar crime network

Casper in handcuffs: 9 police officers detained over links to Turkish gang

US questions Saudi Arabia's interest in Turkish KAAN fighter

Defense Industry

5 min read

Trump administration presses Saudi Arabia on KAAN fighter interest as Türkiye's TAI says negotiations in "final stages" with decision expected in 2026

US questions Saudi Arabia's interest in Turkish KAAN fighter

Türkiye slams Israel’s West Bank expansion at UN

West Bank

10 min read

Turkish UN Ambassador Yildiz strongly condemns Israel's West Bank measures, calls for Gaza ceasefire momentum to lead to two-state solution

Türkiye slams Israel’s West Bank expansion at UN

Türkiye tightens trade embargo on Israel, stops issuing Eur-Med certificates

Türkiye tightens trade embargo on Israel, stops issuing Eur-Med certificates

trade embargo

7 min read

US buyout firm CVC eyes €1B exit from Turkish marina operator D-Marin: Report

US buyout firm CVC eyes €1B exit from Turkish marina operator D-Marin: Report

Mergers & acquisitions

3 min read

Goldman Sachs bets on Turkish lira carry trade against US dollar

Goldman Sachs bets on Turkish lira carry trade against US dollar

Turkish assets

4 min read

Former Prince Andrew arrested as Epstein revelations resurface

Former Prince Andrew arrested as Epstein revelations resurface

Epstein files

3 min read

UK police arrests Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, 66, on suspicion of misconduct after scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Syria declares general amnesty under new decree

Syria declares general amnesty under new decree

Middle East

4 min read

Syria’s interim president issues a 2026 decree granting general amnesty, reducing life terms to 20 years and outlining exclusions and conditions

Western countries voice concern over civilian killings in Sudan

Western countries voice concern over civilian killings in Sudan

Middle East

4 min read

Twenty-four European and Western countries voiced concern over the ongoing killing of civilians in Sudan

Russia warns Armenian rail system could 'collapse overnight'

Russia warns Armenian rail system could 'collapse overnight'

Region

5 min read

Russia warns Armenia its rail system could collapse if Moscow loses control, as Pashinyan called for ending Russian management

European spies doubt US can secure Ukraine peace deal in 2026

European spies doubt US can secure Ukraine peace deal in 2026

Conflicts

8 min read

South Korea court sentences ex-President Yoon to life for insurrection

South Korea court sentences ex-President Yoon to life for insurrection

South Korea

2 min read

Black History Month reception becomes stage for Trump's Atlanta warning

Black History Month reception becomes stage for Trump's Atlanta warning

Americas

4 min read

Tripe, tiffs and vinegar: A soup worth fighting for

featured

featured

Tripe, tiffs and vinegar: A soup worth fighting for

Soup

10 min read

Ramadan in Türkiye: Shared tables, busier nights and what visitors need to know

Ramadan in Türkiye: Shared tables, busier nights and what visitors need to know

Ramadan in Türkiye 2026

4 min read

Winter storms, snow, desert dust, heavy rain hit Türkiye in one sweep

Winter storms, snow, desert dust, heavy rain hit Türkiye in one sweep

Weather

4 min read

Türkiye’s film and TV exports hit record highs, but where are the big awards?

Türkiye’s film and TV exports hit record highs, but where are the big awards?

Cinema

8 min read

Cinema experts say Türkiye’s globally successful film and television industry needs awards ceremonies that match its international influence and cultural ambition

Korean historic artifacts spread across 29 countries, nearly half in Japan

Korean heritage

2 min read

Japan holds the largest share of Korean artifacts overseas, with over 250,000 items abroad, as KHS and OKCHF step up repatriation

Korean historic artifacts spread across 29 countries, nearly half in Japan

Sale of historic Turkish poet Orhan Veli’s birthplace sparks heritage debate

History

5 min read

Birthplace of modern Turkish poet Orhan Veli Kanik in Istanbul has gone on sale for ₺80M ($1.82M), sparking public calls to preserve it as a museum

Sale of historic Turkish poet Orhan Veli’s birthplace sparks heritage debate

Who gets to name history? British Museum’s removal of ‘Palestine’ decision raises questions

British Museum

7 min read

British Museum removes 'Palestine' from exhibits, sparking debate on historical terminology as a Turkish museum director criticizes the decision

Who gets to name history? British Museum’s removal of ‘Palestine’ decision raises questions

No podium for Türkiye at 2026 Milano Cortina despite historic effort

No podium for Türkiye at 2026 Milano Cortina despite historic effort

Milano Cortina 2026

6 min read

Istanbul Park returning to Formula 1 calendar

Istanbul Park returning to Formula 1 calendar

Formula 1

6 min read

Fenerbahce vs Nottingham Forest: Istanbul giant banks on home advantage

Fenerbahce vs Nottingham Forest: Istanbul giant banks on home advantage

Fenerbahce

5 min read

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

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55

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FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

22

52

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

22

45

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

22

41

5

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

22

40

6

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

22

33

7

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

22

30

8

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

22

30

9

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

22

28

10

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

22

26

11

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

22

23

12

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

22

23

13

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

22

21

14

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

22

20

15

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

22

19

16

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

22

18

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

22

16

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

22

12

19

SİPAY BODRUM FK

BODRUM FK

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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

Featured Videos

Lights, camera, controversy: Turkish director Emin Alper takes on 'apolitical' Berlinale

Türkiye’s Bayraktar TB3 armed drone scores hits in NATO Steadfast Dart drill

Türkiye might have delivered tanks to Somalia

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How to make 'kabak meftunesi,' southeastern Anatolia’s iconic sour lamb dish

How to make 'kabak meftunesi,' southeastern Anatolia’s iconic sour lamb dish

Feb 19 2026

Emails reveal Israeli involvement in surveillance of Epstein's Manhattan apartment

Emails reveal Israeli involvement in surveillance of Epstein's Manhattan apartment

Feb 19 2026

Files reveal plan for 5,000-person military base in Gaza

Files reveal plan for 5,000-person military base in Gaza

Feb 19 2026

Türkiye tightens trade embargo on Israel, stops issuing Eur-Med certificates

Türkiye tightens trade embargo on Israel, stops issuing Eur-Med certificates

Feb 19 2026

No podium for Türkiye at 2026 Milano Cortina despite historic effort

No podium for Türkiye at 2026 Milano Cortina despite historic effort

Feb 19 2026

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