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Explosions rock Tehran near Quds Day march amid Israeli strikes

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Breaking

1 min read

Massive explosions heard in central Tehran amid Quds Day march

Explosions rock Tehran near Quds Day march amid Israeli strikes

Ships could be escorted through Strait of Hormuz: US Treasury Secretary

Strait Of Hormuz

3 min read

Scott Bessent said ships could be escorted through the Strait of Hormuz as oil rose above $100 and the Iran war pushed markets lower

Ships could be escorted through Strait of Hormuz: US Treasury Secretary

US rapidly depleting key munitions in Iran war: Report

Iran War

3 min read

US rapidly depleting key munitions in Iran war: Report

French soldier killed in Iraq attack, Macron says as regional conflict widens

Iran War

1 min read

French soldier killed in Iraq attack, Macron says as regional conflict widens

First Turkish ship allowed through Strait of Hormuz as over dozen still stranded

Strait Of Hormuz

3 min read

First Turkish ship allowed through Strait of Hormuz as over dozen still stranded

Türkiye maintains contact with crews of 15 Turkish-owned vessels

Strait of Hormuz must remain closed, says Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei in first statement

Iran War

2 min read

Trump says Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but 'damaged'

Iran War

3 min read

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

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

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

World War III

7 min read

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

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

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

Minab school bombing

5 min read

What is Quds Day?

Al-Quds Day

3 min read

Iran Under Attack

What Mojtaba Khamenei’s debut speech actually means

What Mojtaba Khamenei’s debut speech actually means

featured

6 min read

Iran's national team fires back after Trump's World Cup safety warning

Iran's national team fires back after Trump's World Cup safety warning

Football

4 min read

No clear winner: Why the Iran war remains strategically unresolved

No clear winner: Why the Iran war remains strategically unresolved

analysis

7 min read

War in Iran: For whom the ball rolls

War in Iran: For whom the ball rolls

Op-Ed

6 min read

What is Damascus’s perspective on the Iran war?

What is Damascus’s perspective on the Iran war?

Omer Ozkizilcik

War in Iran: Meanwhile, down at the crossroads

War in Iran: Meanwhile, down at the crossroads

A. Craig Copetas

How Iran war is reshaping trade routes through Türkiye

How Iran war is reshaping trade routes through Türkiye

Enes Berna Kilic

Ignore 'Türkiye is the next Iran' nonsense: Here are the facts

Ignore 'Türkiye is the next Iran' nonsense: Here are the facts

Deniz Karakullukcu

Why Türkiye and Azerbaijan are not joining the Iran war

Why Türkiye and Azerbaijan are not joining the Iran war

US strikes on Iran expose deep divisions in Iranian diaspora

US strikes on Iran expose deep divisions in Iranian diaspora

Batu Kinayyigit

Europe’s strategic autonomy in an age of fragmentation: Repositioning Türkiye

Europe’s strategic autonomy in an age of fragmentation: Repositioning Türkiye

War in Iran: When Johnny doesn’t come marching home, hurrah, hurrah

War in Iran: When Johnny doesn’t come marching home, hurrah, hurrah

A. Craig Copetas

Greece and Southern Cyprus militarize Cyprus under the pretext of an Iranian attack

Greece and Southern Cyprus militarize Cyprus under the pretext of an Iranian attack

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

How Kurds defied US and what it means for Türkiye’s peace process

How Kurds defied US and what it means for Türkiye’s peace process

Omer Ozkizilcik

How Türkiye turned Mossad’s strength into weakness

How Türkiye turned Mossad’s strength into weakness

Hasan Mesut Onder

Apocalyptic rhetoric behind attack on Iran

Apocalyptic rhetoric behind attack on Iran

US insults the Kurds—and some push back

US insults the Kurds—and some push back

War in Iran: Mom, dad, Uncle Bibi and the kids

War in Iran: Mom, dad, Uncle Bibi and the kids

A. Craig Copetas

Kosovo cannot afford a constitutional vacuum at a dangerous moment

Kosovo cannot afford a constitutional vacuum at a dangerous moment

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Türkiye-Albania trade could surpass Turkish league

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Türkiye-Albania trade could surpass Turkish league

'We should at least overcome the Turkish league,' Albanian Prime Minister Edi Ra...

analysis

War on Iran might boost Erdogan's profile as the 'man for stability'

The war on Iran is likely to have serious repercussions in Türkiye’s next presid...

From Turkish hairlines to private jet lifelines: Wealthy Gulf travelers flee to Istanbul

Gulf Attacks

From Turkish hairlines to private jet lifelines: Wealthy Gulf travelers flee to Istanbul

Private aviation companies report surge in charter requests from wealthy travele...

Turkish Cuisine

Otto Eats: Tarhana famine insurance

featured

featured

6 min read

Otto Eats: Tarhana famine insurance

Fenerbahce face Juventus in chase for Barcelona star Lewandowski

Fenerbahce face Juventus in chase for Barcelona star Lewandowski

Fenerbahce

3 min read

How garlic and rock salt shape this classic Turkish meat dish

How garlic and rock salt shape this classic Turkish meat dish

Food

3 min read

Expats in Türkiye

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

New feature on Turkish digital health system e-Nabiz helps patients locate medicine

New feature on Turkish digital health system e-Nabiz helps patients locate medicine

Istanbul announces free festivals in 2026 cultural calendar

Istanbul announces free festivals in 2026 cultural calendar

By Selin Hacialioglu

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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Iranian drone strikes Dubai International Financial Center as Gulf attacks intensify

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Exclusive — Albanian PM says Galatasaray, Fenerbahce worth more than Ankara-Tirana trade

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Türkiye warns Greece against exploiting regional crisis

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How Iran war is reshaping trade routes through Türkiye

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Kuwait International Airport targeted by multiple drone attacks

Microchip in soup kitchen meal exposes racehorse meat scandal in Türkiye

Microchip in soup kitchen meal exposes racehorse meat scandal in Türkiye

Nation

6 min read

Investigators in Türkiye traced horse meat served at a Mersin municipal soup kitchen to Smart Latch, a racehorse that had been donated after an injury

Türkiye moves to curb alcohol branding at festivals, shops, events

Türkiye

4 min read

Türkiye has moved to widen alcohol restrictions with a bill that would curb sponsorships, branding, shopfront visibility and sales enforcement

Türkiye moves to curb alcohol branding at festivals, shops, events

5.5 magnitude earthquake hits northern Türkiye, residents rush outdoors

Earthquake

3 min read

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck Tokat’s Niksar district early Friday

5.5 magnitude earthquake hits northern Türkiye, residents rush outdoors

NATO races to activate Patriot defenses in Malatya as Iranian missile threat mounts

Defense

5 min read

NATO continues shipping Patriot air defense components from Germany to Türkiye's Malatya province as system is being installed at Kurecik radar base

NATO races to activate Patriot defenses in Malatya as Iranian missile threat mounts

US eases Russian oil sanctions amid Iran war and rising crude prices

US eases Russian oil sanctions amid Iran war and rising crude prices

oil sanctions

5 min read

Turkish central bank holds policy rate steady at 37%

Turkish central bank holds policy rate steady at 37%

Economy

3 min read

Türkiye to release 11.6 million barrels from emergency oil reserves

Türkiye to release 11.6 million barrels from emergency oil reserves

Oil Reserves

4 min read

Explosions rock Tehran near Quds Day march amid Israeli strikes

Explosions rock Tehran near Quds Day march amid Israeli strikes

Breaking

Breaking

1 min read

Massive explosions heard in central Tehran amid Quds Day march

Ships could be escorted through Strait of Hormuz: US Treasury Secretary

Ships could be escorted through Strait of Hormuz: US Treasury Secretary

Strait Of Hormuz

8 min read

Scott Bessent said ships could be escorted through the Strait of Hormuz as oil rose above $100 and the Iran war pushed markets lower

US rapidly depleting key munitions in Iran war: Report

US rapidly depleting key munitions in Iran war: Report

Iran War

7 min read

Heavy use of Tomahawk missiles, air defense systems is straining stockpiles as Pentagon prepares $50B funding request

Iran says Mojtaba Khamenei 'injured but well' as Strait of Hormuz tensions grow

Iran says Mojtaba Khamenei 'injured but well' as Strait of Hormuz tensions grow

Middle East

8 min read

Iran says Mojtaba Khamenei is injured but well, as Strait of Hormuz tensions rise and Tehran says it does not want to continue the war

White House demands ABC retract FBI report on Iranian drone threat to California

White House demands ABC retract FBI report on Iranian drone threat to California

Americas

6 min read

How Iran war is reshaping trade routes through Türkiye

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featured

How Iran war is reshaping trade routes through Türkiye

Conflicts

8 min read

Iran aspires drone attack off West Coast, FBI warned California police

Iran aspires drone attack off West Coast, FBI warned California police

Americas

7 min read

Türkiye’s latest culinary star: Erzincan rice pudding gains geographical indication

Türkiye’s latest culinary star: Erzincan rice pudding gains geographical indication

Food

2 min read

Türkiye's Erciyes ski resort surpasses 3M visitors before season ends

Türkiye's Erciyes ski resort surpasses 3M visitors before season ends

Travel

3 min read

How garlic and rock salt shape this classic Turkish meat dish

How garlic and rock salt shape this classic Turkish meat dish

Food

6 min read

Quds Day: Mapping global pro-Palestinian protests born in Iran

Quds Day: Mapping global pro-Palestinian protests born in Iran

Al-Quds Day

9 min read

International Quds Day is observed on the last Friday of Ramadan with pro-Palestinian rallies worldwide, rooted in Iran’s 1979 revolution

Neighbor-to-neighbor iftar tradition lives on in Baghdad during Ramadan

Ramadan

Neighbor-to-neighbor iftar tradition lives on in Baghdad during Ramadan

Gipsy Kings by Andre Reyes to return to Türkiye for 3-city summer tour

Gipsy Kings

2 min read

Gipsy Kings by Andre Reyes will return to Türkiye in July, with Viva El Arte tour stops set for Izmir, Istanbul and Ankara

Gipsy Kings by Andre Reyes to return to Türkiye for 3-city summer tour

Pera Museum named Best Museum at Türkiye art and culture awards

Pera Museum

5 min read

Pera Museum has been awarded Best Museum at the 2nd Art and Culture Awards, recognizing its exhibitions and cultural initiatives

Pera Museum named Best Museum at Türkiye art and culture awards

Fenerbahce face Juventus in chase for Barcelona star Lewandowski

Fenerbahce face Juventus in chase for Barcelona star Lewandowski

Fenerbahce

5 min read

Turkish wrestlers secure four medals at U23 European Championships in Serbia

Turkish wrestlers secure four medals at U23 European Championships in Serbia

Sports

1 min read

Iran's national team fires back after Trump's World Cup safety warning

Iran's national team fires back after Trump's World Cup safety warning

Football

6 min read

Club

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

25

61

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

25

57

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

25

54

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

25

46

5

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

25

42

6

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

25

42

7

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

25

33

8

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

25

32

9

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

25

30

10

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

25

30

11

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

25

27

12

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

25

25

13

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

25

24

14

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

25

24

15

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

25

22

16

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

25

21

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

25

20

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

25

14

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

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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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Iranian drone strike injures 2 in Kuwait's southern region

700 years since conquest of Bursa marks turning point in Ottoman rise

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New study exposes hidden social media lives of Turkish teenagers

New study exposes hidden social media lives of Turkish teenagers

Mar 13 2026

Fenerbahce face Juventus in chase for Barcelona star Lewandowski

Fenerbahce face Juventus in chase for Barcelona star Lewandowski

Mar 13 2026

Explosions rock Tehran near Quds Day march amid Israeli strikes

Explosions rock Tehran near Quds Day march amid Israeli strikes

Mar 13 2026

Microchip in soup kitchen meal exposes racehorse meat scandal in Türkiye

Microchip in soup kitchen meal exposes racehorse meat scandal in Türkiye

Mar 13 2026

Ships could be escorted through Strait of Hormuz: US Treasury Secretary

Ships could be escorted through Strait of Hormuz: US Treasury Secretary

Mar 13 2026

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