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Trump renews push for rate cuts in tense meeting with Fed Chair Powell

Americas

2 min read

Fed Chair Powell 'did not discuss his expectations for monetary policy' during talks at White House, according to statement

Trump renews push for rate cuts in tense meeting with Fed Chair Powell

Israel accepts US envoy Witkoff’s Gaza cease-fire outline as Hamas weighs response

Middle East

2 min read

‘Israel accepts the new Witkoff outline,’ Israeli PM Netanyahu says

Israel accepts US envoy Witkoff’s Gaza cease-fire outline as Hamas weighs response

32 years pass since Solingen racist attack in Germany that killed five Turks

Europe

4 min read

32 years pass since Solingen racist attack in Germany that killed five Turks

Erdogan marks Istanbul’s conquest anniversary, praises Türkiye's defense and energy progress

Nation

2 min read

Erdogan marks Istanbul’s conquest anniversary, praises Türkiye's defense and energy progress

Türkiye ‘ideal actor’ for Russia-Ukraine peace talks: FM Fidan

Diplomacy

3 min read

Türkiye ‘ideal actor’ for Russia-Ukraine peace talks: FM Fidan

'As major regional country, we’ve not only tried to stop the war from the very beginning but have also closely followed all of its dimensions,' says F...

Russia-Ukraine peace talks may resume in Istanbul: President Erdogan

Diplomacy

7 min read

Istanbul becomes main platform for Russia-Ukraine negotiations: Top Russian official

Conflicts

3 min read

Silent guardians of Central Asian steppes: Balbals linking Turkic world across time

Silent guardians of Central Asian steppes: Balbals linking Turkic world across time

History

3 min read

How Hebrew Bible was turned into political blueprint

How Hebrew Bible was turned into political blueprint

History

4 min read

Obelisk of Theodosius: Egypt’s legacy in heart of Istanbul

History

2 min read

Pera Museum’s ‘Extraordinary Minas’ exhibition in Istanbul celebrates legacy of Kutahya ceramic master Minas Avramidis

Pera Museum’s ‘Extraordinary Minas’ exhibition in Istanbul celebrates legacy of Kutahya ceramic master Minas Avramidis

Culture

6 min read

How conquest of Istanbul by Sultan Mehmed II changed world

How conquest of Istanbul by Sultan Mehmed II changed world

History

4 min read

Factionalist infighting erupts in CHP over leadership, lawsuits and bitter accusations

Factionalist infighting erupts in CHP over leadership, lawsuits and bitter accusations

CHP

4 min read

How one Ottoman Greek scholar bridged archaeology between Türkiye and Greece

How one Ottoman Greek scholar bridged archaeology between Türkiye and Greece

History

3 min read

Obelisk of Theodosius: Egypt’s legacy in heart of Istanbul

History

Obelisk of Theodosius: Egypt’s legacy in heart of Istanbul

From Egypt to Istanbul, the Obelisk of Theodosius stands tall as a timeless symb...

Ottoman archaeo-diplomacy shaped European power games in 19th century

History

Ottoman archaeo-diplomacy shaped European power games in 19th century

In the 19th century, Ottoman leaders wielded ancient artefacts as powerful tools...

Saudi film industry: Growing investment, high expectations

Saudi Arabia

Saudi film industry: Growing investment, high expectations

Under leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia has made subs...

Expats in Türkiye

Must-see Antalya beaches and all you need to know about protests against paid access

Must-see Antalya beaches and all you need to know about protests against paid access

By Nishwa Tasavvar

Partial amnesty granted to undocumented foreign women in Türkiye’s home care sector

Partial amnesty granted to undocumented foreign women in Türkiye’s home care sector

Applying for family residence in Türkiye: How to leverage Turkish spouse’s social security

Applying for family residence in Türkiye: How to leverage Turkish spouse’s social security

Editor's Pick

Analysis: How ruling AK Party sees former Istanbul mayor Imamoglu's case

Analysis: How ruling AK Party sees former Istanbul mayor Imamoglu's case

The Imamoglu case is slowly fading away from the public agenda in Türkiye despite the opposition party's effort to keep it as Türkiye's main agenda item

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6.0 magnitude earthquake hits Türkiye, Greece, and Egypt, triggering tsunami warning

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Saudi Arabia to lift 73-year alcohol ban ahead of World Cup

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Russia alleges Macron, Merz and Starmer had cocaine party in Kyiv in a veiled statement

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India targets Noor Khan airbase in Rawalpindi, marking dangerous escalation in conflict

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Misinformation leads to boycott calls in India for Turkish companies

Insight

Italy-Türkiye Summit strengthens strategic partnership amid changing global order

Italy-Türkiye Summit strengthens strategic partnership amid changing global order

Erdogan's complex image in Pakistan and why it keeps changing

Erdogan's complex image in Pakistan and why it keeps changing

Nishwa Tasavvar

PKK: A deep analysis of failed peace attempts, opportunistic alliances, and extremism

PKK: A deep analysis of failed peace attempts, opportunistic alliances, and extremism

Micheal Arizanti

Türkiye ‘ideal actor’ for Russia-Ukraine peace talks: FM Fidan

Türkiye ‘ideal actor’ for Russia-Ukraine peace talks: FM Fidan

Diplomacy

5 min read

'As major regional country, we’ve not only tried to stop the war from the very beginning but have also closely followed all of its dimensions,' says Fidan

Türkiye simultaneously constructs 31 warships with indigenous systems

Defense

6 min read

Türkiye builds 31 warships simultaneously with indigenous systems as the Turkish naval forces transition from coastal defense to global power

Türkiye simultaneously constructs 31 warships with indigenous systems

Erdogan marks Istanbul’s conquest anniversary, praises Türkiye's defense and energy progress

Nation

3 min read

President Erdogan praises Fatih Sultan Mehmet’s legacy, and emphasizes Türkiye's leap in defense tech at Istanbul’s National Gardens Opening

Erdogan marks Istanbul’s conquest anniversary, praises Türkiye's defense and energy progress

Over 3.4M cannabis plants seized in major Diyarbakir operation

Crime

1 min read

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya reports seizure of 3,476,000 cannabis and skunk plants in Diyarbakir, enough for 70 tons cannabis; 7 suspects arrested

Over 3.4M cannabis plants seized in major Diyarbakir operation

Türkiye outpaces major European countries in green mobility with over 120K EV sales

Türkiye outpaces major European countries in green mobility with over 120K EV sales

Automotive

4 min read

Turkish central bank reserves hit $153B as Goldman Sachs flags carry trade risks

Turkish central bank reserves hit $153B as Goldman Sachs flags carry trade risks

Economy

7 min read

Türkiye’s natural gas imports surge over 36% in March amid rising residential demand

Türkiye’s natural gas imports surge over 36% in March amid rising residential demand

Energy

3 min read

Gaza Tribunal's Sarajevo session ends, accuses Israel of genocide in final declaration

Gaza Tribunal's Sarajevo session ends, accuses Israel of genocide in final declaration

Balkans

8 min read

Gaza Tribunal ends its Sarajevo hearings with the Sarajevo Declaration, accusing Israel of genocide and calling for global sanctions, arms embargo

Israel accepts US envoy Witkoff’s Gaza cease-fire outline as Hamas weighs response

Israel accepts US envoy Witkoff’s Gaza cease-fire outline as Hamas weighs response

Middle East

4 min read

‘Israel accepts the new Witkoff outline,’ Israeli PM Netanyahu says

32 years pass since Solingen racist attack in Germany that killed five Turks

32 years pass since Solingen racist attack in Germany that killed five Turks

Europe

8 min read

32 years pass since Solingen racist attack in Germany as memorial ceremony honors five Turkish victims killed in 1993 arson attack

Erdogan says Syria's territorial integrity must be preserved, criticizes SDF

Erdogan says Syria's territorial integrity must be preserved, criticizes SDF

Middle East

7 min read

President Erdogan states Syria's territorial integrity must be preserved, criticizes SDF stalling tactics in the terror-free Türkiye process

Trump renews push for rate cuts in tense meeting with Fed Chair Powell

Trump renews push for rate cuts in tense meeting with Fed Chair Powell

Americas

4 min read

German ambassador praises Türkiye's role in Russia-Ukraine peace efforts

German ambassador praises Türkiye's role in Russia-Ukraine peace efforts

Conflicts

2 min read

NATO Chief Rutte proposes 5% defense spending target to balance Trump demands

NATO Chief Rutte proposes 5% defense spending target to balance Trump demands

World

6 min read

Saudi Arabia adopts AI to enhance services for Hajj pilgrims

Saudi Arabia adopts AI to enhance services for Hajj pilgrims

Travel

2 min read

Women lead in university degrees in Türkiye; Ankara ranks most educated: TurkStat

Women lead in university degrees in Türkiye; Ankara ranks most educated: TurkStat

Education

4 min read

Mysterious object discovered 15,000 light years from Earth

Mysterious object discovered 15,000 light years from Earth

Science

1 min read

Silent guardians of Central Asian steppes: Balbals linking Turkic world across time

Silent guardians of Central Asian steppes: Balbals linking Turkic world across time

History

4 min read

Balbal statues—ancient Turkic stone monuments—are gaining renewed focus across Türkiye, Central Asia as symbols of shared culture, history

Obelisk of Theodosius: Egypt’s legacy in heart of Istanbul

History

4 min read

From Egypt to Istanbul, the Obelisk of Theodosius stands tall as a timeless symbol of power, empire, and cultural exchange across millennia

Obelisk of Theodosius: Egypt’s legacy in heart of Istanbul

How Hebrew Bible was turned into political blueprint

History

7 min read

Zionism redefined the Hebrew Bible as a political guide, turning sacred texts into tools for myth-making, settlement and national identity in Israel

How Hebrew Bible was turned into political blueprint

Kerkoporta Gate myth debunked in conquest of Istanbul

History

6 min read

Historian debunks claim that Ottomans entered Istanbul via open Kerkoporta Gate, revealing strategic planning behind 1453's historic conquest

Kerkoporta Gate myth debunked in conquest of Istanbul

Bologna shows interest in Fenerbahce defender Yusuf Akcicek

Bologna shows interest in Fenerbahce defender Yusuf Akcicek

Football

1 min read

Besiktas nears deal to sign Colombian winger Yaser Asprilla from Girona

Besiktas nears deal to sign Colombian winger Yaser Asprilla from Girona

Football

1 min read

Galatasaray, Fenerbahce compete to sign Ilkay Gundogan

Galatasaray, Fenerbahce compete to sign Ilkay Gundogan

Football

1 min read

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

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FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

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REEDER SAMSUNSPOR

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61

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BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

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59

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RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

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54

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İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

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53

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TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

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48

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GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

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KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

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TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

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46

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ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

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46

12

BELLONA KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

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45

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ONVO ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

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44

14

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

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44

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CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

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42

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SİPAY BODRUM FK

BODRUM FK

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37

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NET GLOBAL SİVASSPOR

SİVASSPOR

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35

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ATAKAŞ HATAYSPOR

HATAYSPOR

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26

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ADANA DEMİRSPOR A.Ş.

ADANA DEMİRSPOR

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Fraud

Burj Al Babas fraud case: Turkish ghost castle project under trial for $67M scam

Nation

4 min read

Burj Al Babas fraud case: Turkish ghost castle project under trial for $67M scam

Navigating Turkish capital Ankara in 2025: What to do and where to go?

Ankara

Navigating Turkish capital Ankara in 2025: What to do and where to go?

Ankara stands as Türkiye's political powerhouse where 3,000 years of history blends with governance, offering visitors in 2025 unique opportunity to explore both ancient landmarks and contemporary Tur...

By Nishwa Tasavvar

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Trump renews push for rate cuts in tense meeting with Fed Chair Powell

Trump renews push for rate cuts in tense meeting with Fed Chair Powell

Fed Chair Powell 'did not discuss his expectations for monetary policy' during talks at White House, according to statement

Türkiye ‘ideal actor’ for Russia-Ukraine peace talks: FM Fidan

Türkiye ‘ideal actor’ for Russia-Ukraine peace talks: FM Fidan

Israel accepts US envoy Witkoff’s Gaza cease-fire outline as Hamas weighs response

Israel accepts US envoy Witkoff’s Gaza cease-fire outline as Hamas weighs response

Saudi Arabia adopts AI to enhance services for Hajj pilgrims

Saudi Arabia adopts AI to enhance services for Hajj pilgrims

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Gaza Tribunal's Sarajevo session ends, accuses Israel of genocide in final declaration

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Trump renews push for rate cuts in tense meeting with Fed Chair Powell

Trump renews push for rate cuts in tense meeting with Fed Chair Powell

May 29 2025

Türkiye ‘ideal actor’ for Russia-Ukraine peace talks: FM Fidan

Türkiye ‘ideal actor’ for Russia-Ukraine peace talks: FM Fidan

May 29 2025

Israel accepts US envoy Witkoff’s Gaza cease-fire outline as Hamas weighs response

Israel accepts US envoy Witkoff’s Gaza cease-fire outline as Hamas weighs response

May 29 2025

Saudi Arabia adopts AI to enhance services for Hajj pilgrims

Saudi Arabia adopts AI to enhance services for Hajj pilgrims

May 29 2025

32 years pass since Solingen racist attack in Germany that killed five Turks

32 years pass since Solingen racist attack in Germany that killed five Turks

May 29 2025

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