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US tells Israel that Iran war will last longer than planned

Iran War

4 min read

The US reportedly tells Israel the Iran war will last longer than planned, with the goal of eliminating Tehran's influence over global energy prices

US tells Israel that Iran war will last longer than planned

Gold plunges, equities rattled as Hormuz tensions set markets on fire

Global Markets

2 min read

Losses spread across assets as rising energy risks fuel inflation fears, with Hormuz tensions prompting investors to pull back

Gold plunges, equities rattled as Hormuz tensions set markets on fire

IEA warns over 40 energy sites damaged in Mideast war

Energy Crisis

3 min read

IEA warns over 40 energy sites damaged in Mideast war

Iran used manoeuvrable missiles to evade Patriot systems in Ras Laffan attack

Ras Laffan

2 min read

Iran used manoeuvrable missiles to evade Patriot systems in Ras Laffan attack

Iran threatens to strike Gulf grid if US hits its power plants

Iran

2 min read

Iran threatens to strike Gulf grid if US hits its power plants

Revolutionary Guard Corps say it could target energy systems linked to US bases after Trump warned of strikes if Hormuz not reopened within 48 hours

UAE hints support for regime change in Iran, as top diplomat dubs Iran 'terrorist'

United Arab Emirates

6 min read

Iran warns UAE over attacks near disputed Gulf islands

Iran War

1 min read

Trump’s inflation battle could be just as tough as Iran war

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

Trump’s inflation battle could be just as tough as Iran war

Opinion

3 min read

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

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

Football

2 min read

Razgatlioglu finishes 17th in Brazil, completes back-to-back MotoGP results

Motorsports

1 min read

Iran Under Attack

UAE hints support for regime change in Iran, as top diplomat dubs Iran 'terrorist'

UAE hints support for regime change in Iran, as top diplomat dubs Iran 'terrorist'

United Arab Emirates

6 min read

Iran affixes Spanish PM Sanchez's anti-war quotes to missiles targeting Israel

Iran affixes Spanish PM Sanchez's anti-war quotes to missiles targeting Israel

World

2 min read

Biggest-ever energy crisis: IEA warns Hormuz could trigger economic fallout

Biggest-ever energy crisis: IEA warns Hormuz could trigger economic fallout

Hormuz crisis

2 min read

Turkish soldier, 2 Aselsan technicians killed in Qatar helicopter crash

Turkish soldier, 2 Aselsan technicians killed in Qatar helicopter crash

Qatar helicopter crash

4 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?

Joe Kent’s resignation exposes divisions in Trump’s inner circle

Joe Kent’s resignation exposes divisions in Trump’s inner circle

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

Why silence at awards ceremonies is no longer neutral

Why silence at awards ceremonies is no longer neutral

Selin Hacialioglu

Why Zaporizhzhia nuclear crisis persists and how Türkiye can mediate

Why Zaporizhzhia nuclear crisis persists and how Türkiye can mediate

Discover

Türkiye rises as safe haven for German tourists amid Middle East tensions

Tourism

Türkiye rises as safe haven for German tourists amid Middle East tensions

German tourists shift toward safer, value-driven destinations, with Türkiye lead...

Dubai property sales down over 30% year-over-year since Iran war began

dubai

Dubai property sales down over 30% year-over-year since Iran war began

Sales drop sharply as war raises security fears over a prolonged conflict, but p...

Food security emerges as a strategic pillar of national power, experts warn

Food Security

Food security emerges as a strategic pillar of national power, experts warn

Food security increasingly tied to national security, as global supply shocks, c...

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

Weather alerts hit Türkiye as 15 provinces face storms ahead of Eid holiday

Weather alerts hit Türkiye as 15 provinces face storms ahead of Eid holiday

Türkiye opens free travel across highways bridges, metro lines for Eid al-Fitr

Türkiye opens free travel across highways bridges, metro lines for Eid al-Fitr

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

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

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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Iranian missile strike kills at least 6, injures 100 in southern Israeli city of Arad

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UAE hints support for regime change in Iran, as top diplomat dubs Iran 'terrorist'

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Two buildings collapse in Istanbul after suspected gas explosion

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Turkish soldier, 2 Aselsan technicians killed in Qatar helicopter crash

Türkiye's top diplomat holds calls with Iran, Egypt, EU and US on 'ending war'

Türkiye's top diplomat holds calls with Iran, Egypt, EU and US on 'ending war'

Diplomacy

7 min read

Turkish FM Fidan held calls with Iran, Egypt, the EU, and US officials on steps to end the war, as he recently warned Israel may prolong the conflict

Two buildings collapse in Istanbul after suspected gas explosion

istanbul

3 min read

Explosion levels two adjacent buildings, with five initially trapped, three rescued and teams still searching for two missing under rubble

Two buildings collapse in Istanbul after suspected gas explosion

Türkiye's top diplomat says Gulf delivered 'final warnings' to Iran at Riyadh summit

Diplomacy

8 min read

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says Gulf states have issued final warnings that they will take countermeasures if Iranian attacks continue

Türkiye's top diplomat says Gulf delivered 'final warnings' to Iran at Riyadh summit

Türkiye destroys US-made AEGIR unmanned vessel that washed ashore on Black Sea coast

Nation

5 min read

Turkish authorities destroy a US-made AEGIR-W unmanned surface vessel, built by defense contractor Sierra Nevada Corporation

Türkiye destroys US-made AEGIR unmanned vessel that washed ashore on Black Sea coast

Gold plunges, equities rattled as Hormuz tensions set markets on fire

Gold plunges, equities rattled as Hormuz tensions set markets on fire

Global Markets

5 min read

Brent hovers at $112 per barrel as IEA holds talks on further reserve releases

Brent hovers at $112 per barrel as IEA holds talks on further reserve releases

Oil

6 min read

Türkiye sets 2,000-ship target for 2028 in cruise tourism

Türkiye sets 2,000-ship target for 2028 in cruise tourism

cruise tourism

3 min read

IEA warns over 40 energy sites damaged in Mideast war

IEA warns over 40 energy sites damaged in Mideast war

Energy Crisis

7 min read

IEA says over 40 energy assets were severely damaged in the Middle East war, warning of major global supply disruptions and economic risks

Iran used manoeuvrable missiles to evade Patriot systems in Ras Laffan attack

Iran used manoeuvrable missiles to evade Patriot systems in Ras Laffan attack

Ras Laffan

6 min read

Attacks on QatarEnergy's Ras Laffan complex involved sophisticated missiles that were manoeuvrable and able to evade Patriot air defense systems

Trump predicts 'total decimation' of Iran after Hormuz ultimatum

Trump predicts 'total decimation' of Iran after Hormuz ultimatum

Strait Of Hormuz

8 min read

Donald Trump issues a 48-hour ultimatum over Strait of Hormuz as Abbas Araghchi denies it is closed

Iran threatens to strike Gulf grid if US hits its power plants

Iran threatens to strike Gulf grid if US hits its power plants

Iran

4 min read

Revolutionary Guard Corps say it could target energy systems linked to US bases after Trump warned of strikes if Hormuz not reopened within 48 hours

Plane hits ground vehicle at LaGuardia Airport in New York, halting flights

Plane hits ground vehicle at LaGuardia Airport in New York, halting flights

plane collision

3 min read

Iran affixes Spanish PM Sanchez's anti-war quotes to missiles targeting Israel

Iran affixes Spanish PM Sanchez's anti-war quotes to missiles targeting Israel

World

5 min read

Iran warns Trump 'gambles' political career as Tehran eyes monetizing Hormuz

Iran warns Trump 'gambles' political career as Tehran eyes monetizing Hormuz

World

8 min read

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

Environment

3 min read

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

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

Food

6 min read

Dalmatian pelican, one of the heaviest flying birds, spotted in eastern Türkiye

Dalmatian pelican, one of the heaviest flying birds, spotted in eastern Türkiye

Environment

3 min read

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

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

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

Tesvikiye Mosque stands as symbol of Ottoman modernization in Istanbul

Ottoman architecture

Tesvikiye Mosque stands as symbol of Ottoman modernization in Istanbul

Lost emperor: Marcus Aurelius bronze returns to Türkiye after 6 decades

Marcus Aurelius returns

8 min read

Ancient 2nd-century bronze of Aurelius, looted from Bubon in the 1960s, returns to Türkiye after a years-long transatlantic investigation

Lost emperor: Marcus Aurelius bronze returns to Türkiye after 6 decades

Lille fights back, beats Marseille 2-1 away as Berke Ozer forced off with injury

Lille fights back, beats Marseille 2-1 away as Berke Ozer forced off with injury

Football

2 min read

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

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

Football

5 min read

Sengun’s double-double lifts Rockets past Heat in 123-122 thriller

Sengun’s double-double lifts Rockets past Heat in 123-122 thriller

NBA

4 min read

Club

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P

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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

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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Iran claims to targeted F-15 fighter jet by air defense missile near Hormuz

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Razgatlioglu finishes 17th in Brazil, completes back-to-back MotoGP results

Razgatlioglu finishes 17th in Brazil, completes back-to-back MotoGP results

Mar 23 2026

US tells Israel that Iran war will last longer than planned

US tells Israel that Iran war will last longer than planned

Mar 23 2026

IEA warns over 40 energy sites damaged in Mideast war

IEA warns over 40 energy sites damaged in Mideast war

Mar 23 2026

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

Mar 23 2026

Iran used manoeuvrable missiles to evade Patriot systems in Ras Laffan attack

Iran used manoeuvrable missiles to evade Patriot systems in Ras Laffan attack

Mar 23 2026

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