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Why Istanbul lost Iran-US talks to Muscat

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

3 min read

Iran moves planned nuclear talks from Istanbul to Muscat at last minute, signaling it wants tighter control and a quieter setting

Why Istanbul lost Iran-US talks to Muscat

Turkish miners target 100-ton annual output

gold

2 min read

Türkiye’s gold production totals about 28 tons annually, remaining below its recent peak of 42 tons recorded in 2020

Turkish miners target 100-ton annual output

Washington sets June 'deadline' for Ukraine-Russia peace deal

Ukraine-Russia war

5 min read

Washington sets June 'deadline' for Ukraine-Russia peace deal

Spotlight raid: Istanbul police target celebrity-frequented club

ClubHouse

1 min read

Spotlight raid: Istanbul police target celebrity-frequented club

‘If US attacks, its regional bases will be targeted,’ Iran warns

Oman talks

3 min read

‘If US attacks, its regional bases will be targeted,’ Iran warns

Iran says talks with US made a good start in Oman, but warns it will target US bases in the region if Washington attacks Iran

Trump says Iran 'wants deal very badly' after Oman talks

Nuclear Negotiations

3 min read

US imposes sanctions on Iran as both sides agree to continue nuclear talks

Oman talks

4 min read

Heavy rains turn flooded farmland into underground water reserves in Izmir

Heavy rains turn flooded farmland into underground water reserves in Izmir

Environment

1 min read

Michelangelo foot sketch sells for record $27.2M at Christie's auction

Michelangelo foot sketch sells for record $27.2M at Christie's auction

Foot sketch

1 min read

Turkish clubs spend €124M, generate €82.5M in winter transfers

transfer

2 min read

Spotlight

Decoding gilded secrets of 16th-century Ottoman dining table

Decoding gilded secrets of 16th-century Ottoman dining table

Ottoman History

3 min read

Turkish seal on strategy: What 4+4 mechanism means for Türkiye, Uzbekistan

Turkish seal on strategy: What 4+4 mechanism means for Türkiye, Uzbekistan

Op-Ed

8 min read

Empty chair in DC: Why Türkiye is missing the global mineral race

Empty chair in DC: Why Türkiye is missing the global mineral race

Politics

6 min read

Türkiye rebounds from 2023 temblor as search for justice widens

Türkiye rebounds from 2023 temblor as search for justice widens

featured

12 min read

Is 'Trump doctrine’ for Libya taking shape?

Is 'Trump doctrine’ for Libya taking shape?

Enes Berna Kilic

Iran–Israel round 2: Inevitable?

Iran–Israel round 2: Inevitable?

Arda Mevlutoglu

When propaganda collapses: How SDF narratives clash with Syria's reality

When propaganda collapses: How SDF narratives clash with Syria's reality

Omer Ozkizilcik

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

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

How Türkiye bets on stability over force in Somalia

How Türkiye bets on stability over force in Somalia

Ankara brings Central Asia together: How Turkic formats are becoming regional strategy

Ankara brings Central Asia together: How Turkic formats are becoming regional strategy

Iraq at crossroads: Power struggles under US-Iran rivalry

Iraq at crossroads: Power struggles under US-Iran rivalry

Signed, sealed, sabotaged: Why latest YPG–Damascus deal may not last

Signed, sealed, sabotaged: Why latest YPG–Damascus deal may not last

Omer Ozkizilcik

Mission impossible: Why Iran’s uranium is harder to move than it sounds

Mission impossible: Why Iran’s uranium is harder to move than it sounds

Elif Erginyavuz

The reputational arson of Albania's 'narco-state' charge

The reputational arson of Albania's 'narco-state' charge

Albatros Rexhaj

Lavrov talks turkey: Russian foreign minister on Syria, Ukraine, and vegetables

Lavrov talks turkey: Russian foreign minister on Syria, Ukraine, and vegetables

Why 'Board of Peace' serves leverage, and not a diplomatic gesture

Why 'Board of Peace' serves leverage, and not a diplomatic gesture

Enes Berna Kilic

Between stability and spectacle: Two visions for the Balkans

Between stability and spectacle: Two visions for the Balkans

Mustafa Cuhadar

No flag, no mandate: How Netanyahu legitimized Dodik at Bosnia’s expense

No flag, no mandate: How Netanyahu legitimized Dodik at Bosnia’s expense

Maliki’s return could blow up Türkiye’s Iraq strategy

Maliki’s return could blow up Türkiye’s Iraq strategy

Discover

Türkiye’s Winter Olympics team gears up for Milan Cortina Games

Milano Cortina

Türkiye’s Winter Olympics team gears up for Milan Cortina Games

2026 Winter Olympics begin as 2,871 athletes compete across 16 disciplines while...

After Feb. 6, 2023 earthquakes, Türkiye restores landmarks

Feb. 6 earthquakes

After Feb. 6, 2023 earthquakes, Türkiye restores landmarks

Greece redefines Turkish, Bulgarian property purchases as security issue

featured

Greece redefines Turkish, Bulgarian property purchases as security issue

Greek national security agencies probe property purchases in Evros by Bulgarian ...

Turkish Cuisine

7 Turkish soups that locals rely on year-round in Türkiye

Turkish soups

5 min read

7 Turkish soups that locals rely on year-round in Türkiye

Must-try iconic dishes across Türkiye’s 5 major cities

Must-try iconic dishes across Türkiye’s 5 major cities

Food

How to make ‘Eli Bogrunde’ at home, a signature tray kebab from Türkiye

How to make ‘Eli Bogrunde’ at home, a signature tray kebab from Türkiye

Food

3 min read

Expats in Türkiye

How to avoid paying a fortune at notary when renting a property in Türkiye

How to avoid paying a fortune at notary when renting a property in Türkiye

Why Turkish is emerging as strategic language beyond borders

Why Turkish is emerging as strategic language beyond borders

By Koray Erdogan

Private school fees in Türkiye approach ₺2M for 2026-2027 academic year

Private school fees in Türkiye approach ₺2M for 2026-2027 academic year

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

Most Read

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Impunity for Israel has weakened international law: Iranian FM

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Iranian FM hails US talks in Oman as ‘good start’

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Spotlight raid: Istanbul police target celebrity-frequented club

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Trump signs order threatening tariffs on Iran trade partners

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Decoding gilded secrets of 16th-century Ottoman dining table

Spotlight raid: Istanbul police target celebrity-frequented club

Spotlight raid: Istanbul police target celebrity-frequented club

ClubHouse

1 min read

Istanbul police raided ClubHouse Bebek in a drug and prostitution investigation with 100 officers, with no drugs found at celebrity venue

Daesh church attackers sentenced to aggravated life in prison

Crime

6 min read

Istanbul court sentences three to double aggravated life terms plus 143 years for 2024 Santa Maria Church attack, 5 accomplices receive 101 years each

Daesh church attackers sentenced to aggravated life in prison

Why Türkiye was missing from Washington’s Critical Minerals summit

Politics

9 min read

The question of Türkiye's absence becomes even more glaring, especially when compared to the presence of producers with far less regional output

Why Türkiye was missing from Washington’s Critical Minerals summit

Turkish shipbuilder ARES to establish 2 shipyards in Saudi Arabia

Defense

6 min read

ARES Shipyard plans an ARES Naval venture in Saudi Arabia with shipyards in Dammam and Jeddah, as CEO says GCC is the top export market

Turkish shipbuilder ARES to establish 2 shipyards in Saudi Arabia

Turkish miners target 100-ton annual output

Turkish miners target 100-ton annual output

gold

3 min read

EIB resumes lending to Türkiye with €200M in green financing

EIB resumes lending to Türkiye with €200M in green financing

external financing

5 min read

February 2023 earthquakes cost Türkiye $254B: President Erdogan

February 2023 earthquakes cost Türkiye $254B: President Erdogan

2023 earthquakes

3 min read

‘If US attacks, its regional bases will be targeted,’ Iran warns

‘If US attacks, its regional bases will be targeted,’ Iran warns

Oman talks

6 min read

Iran says talks with US made a good start in Oman, but warns it will target US bases in the region if Washington attacks Iran

White House plans first 'Board of Peace' summit on Gaza reconstruction

White House plans first 'Board of Peace' summit on Gaza reconstruction

Board of Peace

10 min read

The Trump administration is reportedly planning the first Board of Peace summit on Feb. 19 to raise funds for Gaza reconstruction

Impunity for Israel has weakened international law: Iranian FM

Impunity for Israel has weakened international law: Iranian FM

Middle East

4 min read

Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi says in Doha that impunity granted to Israel has weakened international law and urged military and trade sanctions

Once-sanctioned Dodik courts Washington as sanctions calls grow

Once-sanctioned Dodik courts Washington as sanctions calls grow

Balkans

5 min read

Milorad Dodik meets defense cheif Hegseth, House Speaker Johnson, Trump’s spokeswoman Leavitt amid criticism over his actions undermining peace

Washington sets June 'deadline' for Ukraine-Russia peace deal

Washington sets June 'deadline' for Ukraine-Russia peace deal

Ukraine-Russia war

11 min read

‘Israel’s interference in our sovereignty unacceptable’: Somalia President

‘Israel’s interference in our sovereignty unacceptable’: Somalia President

Africa

5 min read

Poland shuts 2 airports near Ukraine border after Russian strikes

Poland shuts 2 airports near Ukraine border after Russian strikes

Conflicts

6 min read

Heavy rains turn flooded farmland into underground water reserves in Izmir

Heavy rains turn flooded farmland into underground water reserves in Izmir

Environment

1 min read

Istanbul–Sofia Express launches online ticketing

Istanbul–Sofia Express launches online ticketing

Istanbul–Sofia express

4 min read

Türkiye creates first mini-brain to study rare disease without animal testing

Türkiye creates first mini-brain to study rare disease without animal testing

Science

5 min read

Michelangelo foot sketch sells for record $27.2M at Christie's auction

Michelangelo foot sketch sells for record $27.2M at Christie's auction

Foot sketch

3 min read

Only around 10 drawings by Michelangelo are known to be in private hands

Historic Ottoman neighborhood in Trabzon becomes key stop for tourists

History

3 min read

Preserved architecture, ongoing restoration efforts and rising visitor numbers highlight Orta Mahalle’s growing role in cultural tourism

Historic Ottoman neighborhood in Trabzon becomes key stop for tourists

Margot Robbie steals spotlight in Dilara Findikoglu gown at London premiere

Cinema

2 min read

The dress is a semi-sheer, nude-toned, corseted gown whose most arresting detail was its trim

Margot Robbie steals spotlight in Dilara Findikoglu gown at London premiere

TIKA-backed medicinal oils workshop opens in Algeria

TIKA

4 min read

The workshop opens with the participation of Türkiye’s Ambassador to Algeria, Muhammet Mucahit Kucukyilmaz

TIKA-backed medicinal oils workshop opens in Algeria

New Besiktas signing Agbadou targets trophies with Istanbul club

New Besiktas signing Agbadou targets trophies with Istanbul club

Football

6 min read

WADA to probe acid injection claims as Winter Olympics begin in Italy

WADA to probe acid injection claims as Winter Olympics begin in Italy

Sports

4 min read

Turkish clubs spend €124M, generate €82.5M in winter transfers

Turkish clubs spend €124M, generate €82.5M in winter transfers

transfer

4 min read

Club

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P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

20

49

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

20

46

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

20

42

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

20

39

5

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

20

36

6

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

20

30

7

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

20

30

8

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

20

25

9

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

20

24

10

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

20

22

11

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

20

22

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

20

20

13

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

21

20

14

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

20

19

15

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

20

18

16

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

20

16

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

20

15

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

21

12

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

Giresun Island moves toward tourism opening as Eastern Black Sea’s only habitable isle

trave

1 min read

Giresun Island moves toward tourism opening as Eastern Black Sea’s only habitable isle

Tourists discover sunken city, hidden bays on blue cruises in Türkiye's Kekova

Tourists discover sunken city, hidden bays on blue cruises in Türkiye's Kekova

Travel

2 min read

Explore Balat: Your guide to Istanbul’s multicultural quarter on the Golden Horn

Explore Balat: Your guide to Istanbul’s multicultural quarter on the Golden Horn

Travel

5 min read

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

Spotlight raid: Istanbul police target celebrity-frequented club

Turkish athlete Elif Akcicek sets sights on European podium

Object believed to be drone found off Istanbul coast

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Turkish miners target 100-ton annual output

Turkish miners target 100-ton annual output

Feb 07 2026

Why Istanbul lost Iran-US talks to Muscat

Why Istanbul lost Iran-US talks to Muscat

Feb 07 2026

New Besiktas signing Agbadou targets trophies with Istanbul club

New Besiktas signing Agbadou targets trophies with Istanbul club

Feb 07 2026

WADA to probe acid injection claims as Winter Olympics begin in Italy

WADA to probe acid injection claims as Winter Olympics begin in Italy

Feb 07 2026

Washington sets June 'deadline' for Ukraine-Russia peace deal

Washington sets June 'deadline' for Ukraine-Russia peace deal

Feb 07 2026

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