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US sets April 9 target to end war on Iran as talks expected: Report

Iran war

1 min read

Talks between Iran, US are 'expected to take place later this week in Pakistan,' according to an Israeli media report

US sets April 9 target to end war on Iran as talks expected: Report

White House eyes Iran Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf as potential 'US-backed leader'

Iran

7 min read

The Trump administration is reportedly weighing Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as a potential 'US-backed leader'

White House eyes Iran Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf as potential 'US-backed leader'

US allies in Gulf reportedly move closer to joining war against Iran

Iran war

3 min read

US allies in Gulf reportedly move closer to joining war against Iran

Netanyahu argued for joint killing of Khamenei in pre-war call with Trump

Iran War

4 min read

Netanyahu argued for joint killing of Khamenei in pre-war call with Trump

Pakistan moves to mediate US-Iran talks as Trump sets 5-day window

Us Iran War

5 min read

Pakistan moves to mediate US-Iran talks as Trump sets 5-day window

Pakistan moves to mediate between the US and Iran as Trump pauses strikes for five days, with talks to be held in Islamabad

Iran's parliament speaker Ghalibaf denies US talks, calls Trump claims 'fake news'

Middle East

5 min read

Trump announces US-Iran talks, suspends power plant strikes for 5 days

Iran War

2 min read

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

analysis

analysis

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

Opinion

8 min read

UEFA says no to 28-man squad proposal backed by Premier League clubs

UEFA says no to 28-man squad proposal backed by Premier League clubs

UEFA

1 min read

Grand Palais brings together Matisse's final creative surge in major Paris exhibition

Henri Matisse

Iran Under Attack

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

Op-Ed

6 min read

Why Syria’s alcohol bans and Newroz celebrations are inextricably linked

Why Syria’s alcohol bans and Newroz celebrations are inextricably linked

Op-Ed

2 min read

Iran denies any talks with Trump, claims he 'retreated'

Iran denies any talks with Trump, claims he 'retreated'

Iran War

4 min read

Türkiye declines comment on Iran-US mediation role

Türkiye declines comment on Iran-US mediation role

Iran War

2 min read

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?

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

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

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

The Trump barrage: Disrupting post-Cold War order

The Trump barrage: Disrupting post-Cold War order

How Iranian attacks are pushing Gulf toward Türkiye, Israel

How Iranian attacks are pushing Gulf toward Türkiye, Israel

War in Levant: Beirut, where the echo is louder than the strike

War in Levant: Beirut, where the echo is louder than the strike

A. Craig Copetas

From Dam al-Akhawain to Hormuz: Crimson, blood and trade

From Dam al-Akhawain to Hormuz: Crimson, blood and trade

Salih Mustafa Kazdal

Türkiye helps Iraqi oil bypass Strait of Hormuz crisis

Türkiye helps Iraqi oil bypass Strait of Hormuz crisis

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

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

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

Henry Hopwood-Phillips

Is Israel next?

Is Israel next?

Omer Ozkizilcik

Discover

Istanbul Airport becomes Europe’s busiest with nearly 1,400 daily flights

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport becomes Europe’s busiest with nearly 1,400 daily flights

New EUROCONTROL report shows Istanbul Airport ranked 1st in Europe for flight tr...

G3 geomagnetic storm linked to heart risk, sleep disruption

Health

G3 geomagnetic storm linked to heart risk, sleep disruption

A G3 geomagnetic storm struck Earth March 20-22, with research linking such even...

Rainwater, traditional techniques boost 2026 artichoke yield in Türkiye

Food

Rainwater, traditional techniques boost 2026 artichoke yield in Türkiye

Strong winter rainfall, traditional farming techniques lead to projected 20% inc...

Turkish Cuisine

Rich holiday tradition: Türkiye’s iconic 'yuvalama' dish explained

Food

2 min read

Rich holiday tradition: Türkiye’s iconic 'yuvalama' dish explained

Tiny stuffed vine leaves hide centuries-old Turkish tradition

Tiny stuffed vine leaves hide centuries-old Turkish tradition

Food

3 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

3 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Turkish chef Refika Birgul shares 9 easy steps to reduce food waste at home

Turkish chef Refika Birgul shares 9 easy steps to reduce food waste at home

By Selin Hacialioglu

Trade chaos for calm: Best quick escapes from Istanbul

Trade chaos for calm: Best quick escapes from Istanbul

New water plan puts conservation, efficiency at center of Türkiye’s policy shift

New water plan puts conservation, efficiency at center of Türkiye’s policy shift

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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Galatasaray's Osimhen to buy Istanbulspor and build Nigeria-Türkiye talent pipeline

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Iran denies any talks with Trump, claims he 'retreated'

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US seeks $5 trillion from Gulf states to stop Iran war: Omani analyst

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US-donated C-130 Hercules crashes in Colombia on takeoff, at least 80 dead

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G3 geomagnetic storm linked to heart risk, sleep disruption

Turkish FPV drone maker Skydagger plans 10,000 units monthly by late 2026

Turkish FPV drone maker Skydagger plans 10,000 units monthly by late 2026

Defense

9 min read

Turkish FPV drone maker Skydagger GM Oztekin says the company targets 10,000 units monthly by late 2026, manufactures 9 of 11 components in-house

Türkiye reaches out to Germany in bid to end Middle East conflict

Diplomacy

1 min read

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul discuss efforts to end the war in Iran

Türkiye reaches out to Germany in bid to end Middle East conflict

Young footballer's killing in Istanbul draws Turkish celebrities into probe

Crime

6 min read

Fatal shooting that killed 21-year-old footballer expands into complex investigation involving musicians, influencers, business figures

Young footballer's killing in Istanbul draws Turkish celebrities into probe

Hidden cache of 7,550 artifacts seized at Turkish port before shipment to Italy

Antiquities Smuggling

7 min read

Thousands of historical artifacts were seized at Port Cesme after customs uncovered a hidden compartment in a truck heading to Italy

Hidden cache of 7,550 artifacts seized at Turkish port before shipment to Italy

Russia pushes unencrypted Max messenger as WhatsApp, Telegram face restrictions

Russia pushes unencrypted Max messenger as WhatsApp, Telegram face restrictions

Tech

4 min read

Wall Street rallies as Trump’s remarks on Iran lift all major indices

Wall Street rallies as Trump’s remarks on Iran lift all major indices

Wall Street

4 min read

Türkiye’s 2-year yields rise to 44.7%, risk gauge at highest since June 2025

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featured

Türkiye’s 2-year yields rise to 44.7%, risk gauge at highest since June 2025

Turkish economy

6 min read

US sets April 9 target to end war on Iran as talks expected: Report

US sets April 9 target to end war on Iran as talks expected: Report

Iran war

4 min read

Talks between Iran, US are 'expected to take place later this week in Pakistan,' according to an Israeli media report

White House eyes Iran Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf as potential 'US-backed leader'

White House eyes Iran Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf as potential 'US-backed leader'

Iran

13 min read

The Trump administration is reportedly weighing Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as a potential 'US-backed leader'

Pakistan moves to mediate US-Iran talks as Trump sets 5-day window

Pakistan moves to mediate US-Iran talks as Trump sets 5-day window

Us Iran War

11 min read

Pakistan moves to mediate between the US and Iran as Trump pauses strikes for five days, with talks to be held in Islamabad

US allies in Gulf reportedly move closer to joining war against Iran

US allies in Gulf reportedly move closer to joining war against Iran

Iran war

7 min read

Saudi Arabia and UAE reportedly on verge of entering the fight following persistent attacks by Iran

Explosion at Valero Port Arthur Texas refinery; shelter-in-place ordered

Explosion at Valero Port Arthur Texas refinery; shelter-in-place ordered

Port Arthur

4 min read

US-donated C-130 Hercules crashes in Colombia on takeoff, at least 80 dead

US-donated C-130 Hercules crashes in Colombia on takeoff, at least 80 dead

Americas

7 min read

Trump says US negotiating with mystery Iranian figure, but Tehran denies any talks

Trump says US negotiating with mystery Iranian figure, but Tehran denies any talks

World

8 min read

Turkish music producer Erol Kose dies after fall from 16th floor in Istanbul

Turkish music producer Erol Kose dies after fall from 16th floor in Istanbul

erol kose

3 min read

Earth is trapping heat like never before, UN warns

Earth is trapping heat like never before, UN warns

climate warning

4 min read

G3 geomagnetic storm linked to heart risk, sleep disruption

G3 geomagnetic storm linked to heart risk, sleep disruption

Health

3 min read

Grand Palais brings together Matisse's final creative surge in major Paris exhibition

Grand Palais brings together Matisse's final creative surge in major Paris exhibition

Henri Matisse

45th Istanbul Film Festival announces 2026 program, gala films

Events

5 min read

45th Istanbul Film Festival returns April 9 with more than 140 films, opening with Isabel Coixet’s 'Three Goodbyes,' featuring international premieres

45th Istanbul Film Festival announces 2026 program, gala films

India blocks Oscar-nominated film on Palestinian child, citing diplomatic concerns

Cinema

6 min read

India halts release of Gaza-based film on Hind Rajab, citing Israel ties, drawing criticism over censorship and freedom of expression

India blocks Oscar-nominated film on Palestinian child, citing diplomatic concerns

Ottoman imperial mosques continue to shape Istanbul’s cultural identity

Ottoman mosques

8 min read

Ottoman selatin mosques define Istanbul’s skyline, blending architecture, religion, and social life into enduring cultural landmarks

Ottoman imperial mosques continue to shape Istanbul’s cultural identity

UEFA says no to 28-man squad proposal backed by Premier League clubs

UEFA says no to 28-man squad proposal backed by Premier League clubs

UEFA

2 min read

Galatasaray’s Mauro Icardi pulled into $480K debt case over Istanbul luxury villa

Galatasaray’s Mauro Icardi pulled into $480K debt case over Istanbul luxury villa

galatasaray start mauro icardi

2 min read

Galatasaray confirms Osimhen surgery success, Lang to miss Netherlands opener

Galatasaray confirms Osimhen surgery success, Lang to miss Netherlands opener

Football

4 min read

Club

G

P

1

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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