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BRICS condemns Iran strikes, Israeli actions in sweeping summit declaration

World

4 min read

Joint declaration expresses ‘grave concern’ over escalation in Middle East, calls for UNSC to be ‘seized of this matter’

BRICS condemns Iran strikes, Israeli actions in sweeping summit declaration

Iran warns of broader consequences if Israel not held accountable for attacks

Middle East

2 min read

Iranian FM calls for holding Israel, U.S. accountable for their violations of international law, including human rights and humanitarian law

Iran warns of broader consequences if Israel not held accountable for attacks

Syria sets new vehicle entry fees at Türkiye border crossings

Region

2 min read

Syria sets new vehicle entry fees at Türkiye border crossings

Five Turkish soldiers die from methane gas exposure in Iraq cave search

Nation

1 min read

Five Turkish soldiers die from methane gas exposure in Iraq cave search

How environmental crises quickly became part of Türkiye's political discussions

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

wildfires

5 min read

How environmental crises quickly became part of Türkiye's political discussions

Wildfires in Aegean region, new mining regulations, and the newly enacted climate law reveal how Turkish politics leaks into every aspect of the topic...

Türkiye's new climate law draws fire from both right and left

Politics

6 min read

New bill aims for tougher penalties on forest arson in Türkiye, including life imprisonment

Wildfire

1 min read

What expat tenants and landlords in Türkiye should know for July 2025 rental increase

What expat tenants and landlords in Türkiye should know for July 2025 rental increase

Expats

4 min read

Stargazing in remote corners of Türkiye

Stargazing in remote corners of Türkiye

Environment

3 min read

Escaped lion injures farmer in southern Türkiye before being recaptured

Nation

1 min read

Istanbul exchange signals push to reverse disappointing scene in 2025's first half

Istanbul exchange signals push to reverse disappointing scene in 2025's first half

Finance

6 min read

Türkiye's new climate law draws fire from both right and left

Türkiye's new climate law draws fire from both right and left

Politics

6 min read

Brutal reality of Gallipoli Campaign revealed in doctor’s report from lone truce

Brutal reality of Gallipoli Campaign revealed in doctor’s report from lone truce

History

4 min read

Tennis player Zeynep Sonmez becomes first Turk to reach Wimbledon third round in 75 years

Tennis player Zeynep Sonmez becomes first Turk to reach Wimbledon third round in 75 years

tennis

2 min read

First ancient Egyptian genome sheds light on life in Old Kingdom

History

First ancient Egyptian genome sheds light on life in Old Kingdom

Researchers have sequenced the genome of a 4,800-year-old Egyptian buried in a s...

'The Boulder': Viral stray dog turns into Taksim’s top tourist draw

Travel

'The Boulder': Viral stray dog turns into Taksim’s top tourist draw

Tourists in Istanbul search for 'The Boulder,' calm stray dog near Sishane metro...

Irish Drogheda United’s crest features a crescent and star—here's why

History

Irish Drogheda United’s crest features a crescent and star—here's why

Football club’s crescent and star emblem recalls quiet diplomacy of a forgotten ...

Expats in Türkiye

Tourist residence permits in Türkiye: Major updates, regulatory shifts

Tourist residence permits in Türkiye: Major updates, regulatory shifts

Istanbul's Beyoglu district bans public assemblies for 24 hours

Istanbul's Beyoglu district bans public assemblies for 24 hours

Population 82 by day, 10,000 by night: Hidden gem comes alive with tourists

Population 82 by day, 10,000 by night: Hidden gem comes alive with tourists

Editor's Pick

Why depicting Prophet Muhammad is considered deeply offensive in Islam

Why depicting Prophet Muhammad is considered deeply offensive in Islam

A theological stance with historical reasoning and a matter of honor for many

Most Read

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Osimhen picks Galatasaray, but $88.3M Napoli price stalls transfer

2

Escaped lion injures farmer in southern Türkiye before being recaptured

3

Arda Guler shines as Real Madrid reach Club World Cup semi-final

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Terrorist group PKK's weapon destruction under Turkish intelligence supervision: Report

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Türkiye eyes top 10 ranking in global defense exports

Insight

Guarding stability, hedging risks: China’s global security strategy after Iran–Israel escalation

Guarding stability, hedging risks: China’s global security strategy after Iran–Israel escalation

TRENDS Research & Advisory

View from South Caucasus: Azerbaijan’s calculated neutrality towards Israel-Iran war

View from South Caucasus: Azerbaijan’s calculated neutrality towards Israel-Iran war

Mahammad Mammadov

How Iran-Israel conflict could boost Erdogan’s reelection prospects

How Iran-Israel conflict could boost Erdogan’s reelection prospects

Five Turkish soldiers die from methane gas exposure in Iraq cave search

Five Turkish soldiers die from methane gas exposure in Iraq cave search

Nation

1 min read

Five Turkish military personnel die from methane gas exposure while searching cave in northern Iraq for the remains of a soldier killed in 2022

Turkish defense companies to outfit Indonesia's Merah Putih frigates with advanced combat systems

Defense

9 min read

Turkish defense firms Aselsan, Havelsan, and Roketsan will supply critical systems for Indonesia’s Merah Putih frigates under a major naval modernization effort

Turkish defense companies to outfit Indonesia's Merah Putih frigates with advanced combat systems

Turkish Gendarmerie commissions 14th ATAK helicopter with ASELFLIR-410, indigenous cannon

Defense

8 min read

Turkish Gendarmerie adds 14th T129 ATAK helicopter with Aselsan's ASELFLIR-410 and the country’s first domestically produced 20mm cannon

Turkish Gendarmerie commissions 14th ATAK helicopter with ASELFLIR-410, indigenous cannon

Main opposition's Ozel slams Antalya mayor's arrest as ‘political punishment'

Turkish Politics

1 min read

Ozel says the arrest of Bocek punishes the opposition and Antalya, calls for legal fairness

Main opposition's Ozel slams Antalya mayor's arrest as ‘political punishment'

Türkiye-US trade relations continue growing despite global economic challenges

Türkiye-US trade relations continue growing despite global economic challenges

Economy

12 min read

Türkiye, Azerbaijan launch satellite-based IoT network integration

Türkiye, Azerbaijan launch satellite-based IoT network integration

Tech

5 min read

Türkiye's 'under-the-mattress' gold estimated at $500B value

Türkiye's 'under-the-mattress' gold estimated at $500B value

Economy

6 min read

Iran warns of broader consequences if Israel not held accountable for attacks

Iran warns of broader consequences if Israel not held accountable for attacks

Middle East

5 min read

Iranian FM calls for holding Israel, U.S. accountable for their violations of international law, including human rights and humanitarian law

Syria sets new vehicle entry fees at Türkiye border crossings

Syria sets new vehicle entry fees at Türkiye border crossings

Region

4 min read

Syria sets new entry fees of $50 for a month and $200 for 3 months for private vehicles crossing from Türkiye

Gaza truce talks resume in Doha as Israel escalates strikes before Netanyahu's US visit

Gaza truce talks resume in Doha as Israel escalates strikes before Netanyahu's US visit

Middle East

11 min read

Gaza cease-fire negotiations resume in Doha with a 60-day truce proposal while Israel intensifies strikes to depopulate northern Gaza ahead of talks

Hezbollah leader rejects disarmament amid Israeli cease-fire violations

Hezbollah leader rejects disarmament amid Israeli cease-fire violations

Middle East

5 min read

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem declares his group will not surrender its weapons despite international pressure to disarm

BRICS condemns Iran strikes, Israeli actions in sweeping summit declaration

BRICS condemns Iran strikes, Israeli actions in sweeping summit declaration

World

6 min read

Ukraine and US agree to expand joint drone production cooperation: Zelenskyy

Ukraine and US agree to expand joint drone production cooperation: Zelenskyy

Conflicts

4 min read

Ukrainians in Istanbul call for release of prisoners, end to Russian attacks

Ukrainians in Istanbul call for release of prisoners, end to Russian attacks

Conflicts

10 min read

Stargazing in remote corners of Türkiye

Stargazing in remote corners of Türkiye

Environment

7 min read

New bill aims for tougher penalties on forest arson in Türkiye, including life imprisonment

New bill aims for tougher penalties on forest arson in Türkiye, including life imprisonment

Wildfire

1 min read

Experts warn 3.8 magnitude quake near Silivri signals ongoing seismic risk in Istanbul

Experts warn 3.8 magnitude quake near Silivri signals ongoing seismic risk in Istanbul

Earthquake

1 min read

M3GAN 2.0: A funny horror sequel

M3GAN 2.0: A funny horror sequel

Cinema

6 min read

Narrative of M3GAN 2.0 picks up two years after the tumultuous events of the original film

Türkiye's Trabzon hosts 400 cultural events as historic city becomes festival hub

culture route festival

4 min read

Turkish singer Serkan Kaya lights up Trabzon as part of the Türkiye Culture Route Festival, which features 400 cultural events until July 13

Türkiye's Trabzon hosts 400 cultural events as historic city becomes festival hub

Misinformation campaign targets Armenian heritage preservation at UNESCO site in Türkiye

History

6 min read

False claims of Armenian cathedral restoration at UNESCO World Heritage Site in Türkiye misrepresent preservation efforts as religious conversion

Misinformation campaign targets Armenian heritage preservation at UNESCO site in Türkiye

Kirkpinar: World’s oldest oil wrestling competition set for 664th edition in Türkiye

History

5 min read

The historic Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival, one of the world’s oldest continuous sporting events, will hold its 664th edition in Edirne, Türkiye

Kirkpinar: World’s oldest oil wrestling competition set for 664th edition in Türkiye

Former Turkish club coach Francesco Farioli appointed as FC Porto manager

Former Turkish club coach Francesco Farioli appointed as FC Porto manager

Football

1 min read

Osimhen picks Galatasaray, but $88.3M Napoli price stalls transfer

Osimhen picks Galatasaray, but $88.3M Napoli price stalls transfer

Galatasaray

4 min read

Arda Guler shines as Real Madrid reach Club World Cup semi-final

Arda Guler shines as Real Madrid reach Club World Cup semi-final

Arda Guler

3 min read

Club

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P

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SİPAY BODRUM FK

BODRUM FK

36

37

2

NET GLOBAL SİVASSPOR

SİVASSPOR

36

35

3

ATAKAŞ HATAYSPOR

HATAYSPOR

36

26

4

ADANA DEMİRSPOR A.Ş.

ADANA DEMİRSPOR

36

2

5

FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK A.Ş.

0

0

6

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

0

0

7

KOCAELİSPOR

0

0

8

KAYSERİSPOR FUTBOL A.Ş.

KAYSERİSPOR

0

0

9

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

0

0

10

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

0

0

11

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

0

0

12

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

0

0

13

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

0

0

14

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

0

0

15

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

0

0

16

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

0

0

17

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

0

0

18

ANTALYASPOR A.Ş.

ANTALYASPOR

0

0

19

GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

0

0

20

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

0

0

21

KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

0

0

22

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

0

0

Sightseeing Around Türkiye

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

History

2 min read

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

All about Turkish city Amasya: Historical importance, travel and accomodation

All about Turkish city Amasya: Historical importance, travel and accomodation

amasya

3 min read

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

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

Lifestyle

8 min read

IN PICTURES

BRICS condemns Iran strikes, Israeli actions in sweeping summit declaration

BRICS condemns Iran strikes, Israeli actions in sweeping summit declaration

Joint declaration expresses ‘grave concern’ over escalation in Middle East, calls for UNSC to be ‘seized of this matter’

M3GAN 2.0: A funny horror sequel

M3GAN 2.0: A funny horror sequel

Iran warns of broader consequences if Israel not held accountable for attacks

Iran warns of broader consequences if Israel not held accountable for attacks

Stargazing in remote corners of Türkiye

Stargazing in remote corners of Türkiye

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Turkish Gendarmerie commissions 14th ATAK helicopter with ASELFLIR-410, indigenous cannon

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BRICS condemns Iran strikes, Israeli actions in sweeping summit declaration

BRICS condemns Iran strikes, Israeli actions in sweeping summit declaration

Jul 06 2025

M3GAN 2.0: A funny horror sequel

M3GAN 2.0: A funny horror sequel

Jul 06 2025

Iran warns of broader consequences if Israel not held accountable for attacks

Iran warns of broader consequences if Israel not held accountable for attacks

Jul 06 2025

Stargazing in remote corners of Türkiye

Stargazing in remote corners of Türkiye

Jul 06 2025

Five Turkish soldiers die from methane gas exposure in Iraq cave search

Five Turkish soldiers die from methane gas exposure in Iraq cave search

Jul 06 2025

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