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Saudi Arabia downs drone near US, Türkiye embassies in Riyadh

Iran War

1 min read

Saudi forces have intercepted multiple aerial threats in recent hours, including drones and a ballistic missile

Saudi Arabia downs drone near US, Türkiye embassies in Riyadh

Ali Larijani was Israel's number one target after Ali Khamenei: Report

Ali Larijani

3 min read

Ali Larijani was Israel's number one target after Khamenei; Israeli sources say he evaded detection for 2 weeks before being killed in Tehran

Ali Larijani was Israel's number one target after Ali Khamenei: Report

S. Korea secures 24M barrels of oil from UAE as Dubai crude hits record highs

Oil

3 min read

S. Korea secures 24M barrels of oil from UAE as Dubai crude hits record highs

Israel believes Iran leadership 'not cracking,' ready to fight to the end: Report

Iran War

1 min read

Israel believes Iran leadership 'not cracking,' ready to fight to the end: Report

Turkish security sources dismiss claims of 'US request to use military bases' in Iran war

Exclusive

Exclusive

Iran War

2 min read

Turkish security sources dismiss claims of 'US request to use military bases' in Iran war

Turkish sources deny reports that the US requested use of Türkiye bases to support Iran war operations with tanker aircraft

Ankara denies US military base in Türkiye had been struck by Iran

Iran war day 3

5 min read

What you need to know about the Iranian missile incident involving Türkiye

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featured

7 min read

Exclusive—Former CIA Director Petraeus on why US ground invasion of Iran is unlikely

Exclusive—Former CIA Director Petraeus on why US ground invasion of Iran is unlikely

Conflicts

9 min read

What Larijani’s death means for Iran’s power structure

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featured

What Larijani’s death means for Iran’s power structure

Middle East

5 min read

UAE rethinks tax rules as conflict tests loyalty of Dubai’s expats

Middle East

3 min read

Iran Under Attack

Is Israel next?

Is Israel next?

analysis

3 min read

Cathay Pacific extends Dubai and Riyadh cancellations to April 30

Cathay Pacific extends Dubai and Riyadh cancellations to April 30

flight cancellations

3 min read

War in Iran: How China bought Iranian oil nobody was selling

War in Iran: How China bought Iranian oil nobody was selling

featured

7 min read

Who is Ali Larijani, Iran’s quiet power broker?

Who is Ali Larijani, Iran’s quiet power broker?

Ali Laricani

4 min read

Türkiye helps Iraqi oil bypass Strait of Hormuz crisis

Türkiye helps Iraqi oil bypass Strait of Hormuz crisis

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

War in Gulf: Meats, mullahs and the Mar-a-Lago Maquis

War in Gulf: Meats, mullahs and the Mar-a-Lago Maquis

A. Craig Copetas

Why Zaporizhzhia nuclear crisis persists and how Türkiye can mediate

Why Zaporizhzhia nuclear crisis persists and how Türkiye can mediate

How Gulf Arab states must respond as regional war escalates

How Gulf Arab states must respond as regional war escalates

NATO’s southern neighborhood under fire

NATO’s southern neighborhood under fire

War that wasn't supposed to last: Why Iran's survival is Türkiye's strategic windfall

War that wasn't supposed to last: Why Iran's survival is Türkiye's strategic windfall

What Iran appears to be testing and how Türkiye protects its airspace

What Iran appears to be testing and how Türkiye protects its airspace

Arda Mevlutoglu

Why Iran keeps sending missiles toward Türkiye

Why Iran keeps sending missiles toward Türkiye

Syndromes and traumas: Groundhog Day for Israel in Lebanon?

Syndromes and traumas: Groundhog Day for Israel in Lebanon?

War in Gulf: Too afraid to say World War III?

War in Gulf: Too afraid to say World War III?

A. Craig Copetas

From Markale to Minab: Who controls the narrative in war?

From Markale to Minab: Who controls the narrative in war?

How Iran war will seal paradigm shift in Türkiye’s security discourse

How Iran war will seal paradigm shift in Türkiye’s security discourse

Enes Berna Kilic

The Iranian crisis: No easy end in sight as all sides dig in

The Iranian crisis: No easy end in sight as all sides dig in

War in Iran: For whom the ball rolls

War in Iran: For whom the ball rolls

Andreas Evagora

No clear winner: Why the Iran war remains strategically unresolved

No clear winner: Why the Iran war remains strategically unresolved

Discover

Camouflage couture: When war cuts the pattern

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Camouflage couture: When war cuts the pattern

Military garments evolve into fashion icons, blending survival design, tactical ...

Why silence at awards ceremonies is no longer neutral

Op-Ed

Why silence at awards ceremonies is no longer neutral

Awards shows increasingly reflect global conflicts as audiences challenge celebr...

Türkiye mourns Ilber Ortayli, historian who urged Turks to rediscover Iran

Professor Ilber Ortayli

Türkiye mourns Ilber Ortayli, historian who urged Turks to rediscover Iran

Türkiye mourns historian Ilber Ortayli, a towering Ottoman scholar who urged Tur...

Turkish Cuisine

Otto Eats: Tarhana famine insurance

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featured

6 min read

Otto Eats: Tarhana famine insurance

A taste of the Aegean: Olive oil stuffed artichoke takes center stage in Izmir

A taste of the Aegean: Olive oil stuffed artichoke takes center stage in Izmir

Food

3 min read

Turkish delight sweetens global markets as exports top $150M in 5 years

Turkish delight sweetens global markets as exports top $150M in 5 years

Turkish Delight

5 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Istanbul announces free transport, events, public services for Eid al-Fitr 2026

Istanbul announces free transport, events, public services for Eid al-Fitr 2026

Eid holiday in Türkiye: Short break and regional tensions slow travel

Eid holiday in Türkiye: Short break and regional tensions slow travel

All you need to know about Türkiye’s new traffic rules and heavy fines

All you need to know about Türkiye’s new traffic rules and heavy fines

Editor's Pick

War in Iran: Breaking up is hard to do

War in Iran: Breaking up is hard to do

Trump wants Iranian civilians to take over their state from the 'mullahs', who have spent their entire lives trying to prevent this

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Is Israel next? Fantasies of regional hegemony and realities on the ground

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A false-flag Israeli attack on Burj Khalifa? This is what Tehran suggests

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Burning debris rains over Dubai near International Convention and Exhibition Centre

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Iran shock to Türkiye's current gap concerning, Simsek says

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Istanbul announces free transport, events, public services for Eid al-Fitr 2026

Istanbul announces free transport, events, public services for Eid al-Fitr 2026

Istanbul announces free transport, events, public services for Eid al-Fitr 2026

Eid al-Fitr

4 min read

Istanbul authorities confirm free transport, uninterrupted health services, cultural events during Eid as the city prepares for 3-day holiday period

Bosphorus ship traffic suspended in Istanbul due to dense fog

Bosphorus Strait

2 min read

Dense fog affects the Bosphorus area and several districts across Istanbul in the morning hours

Bosphorus ship traffic suspended in Istanbul due to dense fog

Türkiye condemns Israel's ground incursion into Lebanon as violation of sovereignty

Diplomacy

4 min read

Türkiye's Foreign Ministry condemns Israel's ground operation in Lebanon as a violation of sovereignty and international law

Türkiye condemns Israel's ground incursion into Lebanon as violation of sovereignty

Türkiye's TF-2000 air defense destroyer to launch by end of 2027

Defense

7 min read

Türkiye's TF-2000 destroyer, the naval arm of the Steel Dome system, will be launched by late 2027, with first block laid this month

Türkiye's TF-2000 air defense destroyer to launch by end of 2027

Iraq resumes Kirkuk oil exports to Türkiye’s Ceyhan amid Hormuz disruption

Iraq resumes Kirkuk oil exports to Türkiye’s Ceyhan amid Hormuz disruption

Oil

4 min read

Cathay Pacific extends Dubai and Riyadh cancellations to April 30

Cathay Pacific extends Dubai and Riyadh cancellations to April 30

flight cancellations

7 min read

Türkiye, Canada discuss nuclear investments talks: Energy Minister

Türkiye, Canada discuss nuclear investments talks: Energy Minister

Nuclear energy

3 min read

Israel believes Iran leadership 'not cracking,' ready to fight to the end: Report

Israel believes Iran leadership 'not cracking,' ready to fight to the end: Report

Iran War

3 min read

Israel believes Iran’s leadership is 'not cracking' and remains 'ready to fight to the end,' report says

Ali Larijani was Israel's number one target after Ali Khamenei: Report

Ali Larijani was Israel's number one target after Ali Khamenei: Report

Ali Larijani

7 min read

Ali Larijani was Israel's number one target after Khamenei; Israeli sources say he evaded detection for 2 weeks before being killed in Tehran

UAE signals tax flexibility for expats leaving amid Iran conflict

UAE signals tax flexibility for expats leaving amid Iran conflict

Middle East

7 min read

Dubai faces pressure to retain high-net-worth residents as travel disruptions and security concerns push expats abroad and complicate tax status

Saudi Arabia downs drone near US, Türkiye embassies in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia downs drone near US, Türkiye embassies in Riyadh

Iran War

4 min read

Saudi forces have intercepted multiple aerial threats in recent hours, including drones and a ballistic missile

Exclusive—Former CIA Director Petraeus on why US ground invasion of Iran is unlikely

Exclusive—Former CIA Director Petraeus on why US ground invasion of Iran is unlikely

Conflicts

14 min read

Trump calls intel chief’s resignation a “good thing”

Trump calls intel chief’s resignation a “good thing”

Americas

3 min read

NATO membership “should be reconsidered”: Trump

NATO membership “should be reconsidered”: Trump

NATO

3 min read

Turkish designer Emre Erdemoglu stuns at Moscow Fashion Week

Turkish designer Emre Erdemoglu stuns at Moscow Fashion Week

Lifestyle

2 min read

A taste of the Aegean: Olive oil stuffed artichoke takes center stage in Izmir

A taste of the Aegean: Olive oil stuffed artichoke takes center stage in Izmir

Food

10 min read

Dilan Cicek Deniz: First Turkish star at Elton John’s Oscar party

Dilan Cicek Deniz: First Turkish star at Elton John’s Oscar party

Oscars 2026

6 min read

'Amadeus Live in Concert' brings film, live orchestra to Istanbul, June 22

'Amadeus Live in Concert' brings film, live orchestra to Istanbul, June 22

Concerts in Istanbul

4 min read

Amadeus will return to the stage in Istanbul as audiences watch the full film while musicians perform its score live under conductor Ernst Van Tiel

Bodrum hosts ‘A Breath of Life’ exhibition focused on women’s memory and solidarity

Events

5 min read

New exhibition in Bodrum titled "A Breath of Life" brings together women artists to explore history, women’s rights through art talks, public events

Bodrum hosts ‘A Breath of Life’ exhibition focused on women’s memory and solidarity

War in the wardrobe: How battlefields became fashion’s eternal muse

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featured

10 min read

Military garments evolve into fashion icons, blending survival design, tactical precision, and aesthetic power in global wardrobes

War in the wardrobe: How battlefields became fashion’s eternal muse

Ancient mosaic in southern Türkiye carries message resembling ‘let the jealous burst’

Archaeology

7 min read

A 1,500-year-old mosaic uncovered in ancient city of Syedra in southern Türkiye features an inscription resembling phrase “let the jealous burst”

Ancient mosaic in southern Türkiye carries message resembling ‘let the jealous burst’

All eyes on Anfield as Galatasaray defends narrow lead vs. Liverpool

All eyes on Anfield as Galatasaray defends narrow lead vs. Liverpool

Galatasaray vs Liverpool

6 min read

Türkiye books World Cup ticket, looks to sign off in style against Hungary

Türkiye books World Cup ticket, looks to sign off in style against Hungary

FIBA 2026 World Cup

2 min read

Besiktas GAIN face win-or-go-home EuroCup test against Dolomiti Energia

Besiktas GAIN face win-or-go-home EuroCup test against Dolomiti Energia

BKT EuroCup

1 min read

Club

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P

1

GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

26

64

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

27

60

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

26

57

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

26

49

5

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

26

43

6

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

26

42

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

26

35

8

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

26

33

9

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

27

33

10

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

26

30

11

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

26

28

12

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

26

27

13

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

26

25

14

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

26

24

15

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

26

24

16

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

26

22

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

26

20

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

26

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

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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20 tons a day: Gaziantep bakers race against time for Ramadan

20 tons a day: Gaziantep bakers race against time for Ramadan

Mar 18 2026

S. Korea secures 24M barrels of oil from UAE as Dubai crude hits record highs

S. Korea secures 24M barrels of oil from UAE as Dubai crude hits record highs

Mar 18 2026

Israel believes Iran leadership 'not cracking,' ready to fight to the end: Report

Israel believes Iran leadership 'not cracking,' ready to fight to the end: Report

Mar 18 2026

Ali Larijani was Israel's number one target after Ali Khamenei: Report

Ali Larijani was Israel's number one target after Ali Khamenei: Report

Mar 18 2026

Exclusive—Former CIA Director Petraeus on why US ground invasion of Iran is unlikely

Exclusive—Former CIA Director Petraeus on why US ground invasion of Iran is unlikely

Mar 18 2026

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