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Fate of Gulf projects in Syria uncertain despite Sharaa's assurances

Exclusive

Exclusive

3 min read

Syrian economic recovery faces heightened uncertainty as Iran war risks delaying or cancelling Gulf-backed investment projects

Fate of Gulf projects in Syria uncertain despite Sharaa's assurances

Turkish central bank holds rate at 37%, raises caution over inflationary risks

monetary policy

3 min read

Turkish policymakers maintain a cautious approach, keeping rates steady while relying on tight policy and reserves to manage inflation risks

Turkish central bank holds rate at 37%, raises caution over inflationary risks

NATO chief praises Türkiye’s 'rapid' defense progress

Defense

3 min read VIDEO

NATO chief praises Türkiye’s 'rapid' defense progress

Türkiye calls on international community to stop Israeli expansionism

Israeli Expansionism

3 min read

Türkiye calls on international community to stop Israeli expansionism

Iran's IRGC seizes two container ships in Hormuz

Iran War

1 min read

Iran's IRGC seizes two container ships in Hormuz

Iran's IRGC Naval Command announced it seized MSC Francesca and Epaminondas in the Strait of Hormuz, escorting them to Iran's coast

Iran fires on 3 container ships in Strait of Hormuz

Hormuz

2 min read

Is Turkish economy emerging as a winner on the Middle East chessboard?

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

5 min read

How Russia weaponizes its national telecom operators against Ukraine

Explainer

Explainer

How Russia weaponizes its national telecom operators against Ukraine

Europe

8 min read

Reclaiming the backyard: Isaac Accords and rise of ‘Donroe Doctrine’

Deets

Deets

Reclaiming the backyard: Isaac Accords and rise of ‘Donroe Doctrine’

Americas

8 min read

Pegasus jet stranded in Iran for 52 days returns to Istanbul

Nation

1 min read

Spotlight

Texas firm that quietly turned Pakistan into key power broker in Iran war

Texas firm that quietly turned Pakistan into key power broker in Iran war

Exclusive

8 min read

'Jitterbugging with the Stars': Musk’s defiance in Paris and DC

'Jitterbugging with the Stars': Musk’s defiance in Paris and DC

Op-Ed

6 min read

Iran officially pulls out of Islamabad talks, leaving ceasefire future in doubt

Iran officially pulls out of Islamabad talks, leaving ceasefire future in doubt

Islamabad Talks

1 min read

US Navy to put Patriot missiles on warships for the first time: Bloomberg

US Navy to put Patriot missiles on warships for the first time: Bloomberg

US patriot systems

2 min read

Strait of Hormuz in crisis? Welcome to Türkiye’s energy corridor

Strait of Hormuz in crisis? Welcome to Türkiye’s energy corridor

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

The invisible front in Crimea: Propaganda, cultural warfare and Red Army Choir

The invisible front in Crimea: Propaganda, cultural warfare and Red Army Choir

Hasan Mesut Onder

The naked and the dead, from diplomacy to detonation

The naked and the dead, from diplomacy to detonation

A. Craig Copetas

War, displacement and Hezbollah–Israel crossfire

War, displacement and Hezbollah–Israel crossfire

Why Syria-Israel deal fell through

Why Syria-Israel deal fell through

Omer Ozkizilcik

Antalya Diplomacy Forum: Tan suits, peacemakers and a world bigger than 5

Antalya Diplomacy Forum: Tan suits, peacemakers and a world bigger than 5

Iran came in black and left with the argument

Iran came in black and left with the argument

Greek Watergate: Shh… the state is listening

Greek Watergate: Shh… the state is listening

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

DoorDash war: Welcome to global gig-economy summit of the damned

DoorDash war: Welcome to global gig-economy summit of the damned

A. Craig Copetas

The doorman’s new lease: Transactional logic of US–Indonesia pact

The doorman’s new lease: Transactional logic of US–Indonesia pact

Enes Berna Kilic

The Columbine effect: Behavioral contagion and school attacks in Türkiye

The Columbine effect: Behavioral contagion and school attacks in Türkiye

Orban’s loss deals painful blow to Putin and global far right

Orban’s loss deals painful blow to Putin and global far right

Is SDF integrating into Syrian state?

Is SDF integrating into Syrian state?

Omer Ozkizilcik

Why Islamabad talks were and are bound to stall

Why Islamabad talks were and are bound to stall

Deniz Karakullukcu

Strategic logic of Türkiye’s missile transformation

Strategic logic of Türkiye’s missile transformation

Arda Mevlutoglu

The fall of Viktor Orban: A bitter defeat for Trump and global right

The fall of Viktor Orban: A bitter defeat for Trump and global right

At home and abroad, instant karma begins to corrode Trump’s American scheme

At home and abroad, instant karma begins to corrode Trump’s American scheme

A. Craig Copetas

Is Turkish economy emerging as a winner on the Middle East chessboard?

Is Turkish economy emerging as a winner on the Middle East chessboard?

Omer Faruk Bingol

Why Ukraine’s resistance matters to Kosovo and Bosnia

Why Ukraine’s resistance matters to Kosovo and Bosnia

'All-or-nothing' trap: Why US and Iran need interim deal

'All-or-nothing' trap: Why US and Iran need interim deal

Omer Ozkizilcik

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Nerik's ancient spring of the 'storm god'

Archaeology

Nerik's ancient spring of the 'storm god'

Ancient spring tied to Hittite storm god Teshub continues to flow at Nerik, reve...

Italian police dismantle escort ring serving Serie A stars with party drugs

Football

Italian police dismantle escort ring serving Serie A stars with party drugs

Italian authorities expose how high-end Milanese event agency used laughing gas ...

Southern Europe and Türkiye capture displaced travel demand for summer 2026

Travel

Southern Europe and Türkiye capture displaced travel demand for summer 2026

Global travelers are actively redirecting their summer plans toward stable Europ...

Turkish Cuisine

Centuries-old Abdigor kofte keeps culinary tradition alive in eastern Türkiye

Food

2 min read

Centuries-old Abdigor kofte keeps culinary tradition alive in eastern Türkiye

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

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

Food

2 min read

Tiny stuffed vine leaves hide centuries-old Turkish tradition

Tiny stuffed vine leaves hide centuries-old Turkish tradition

Food

3 min read

Expats in Türkiye

New Turkish law to end anonymous social media access for millions of users

New Turkish law to end anonymous social media access for millions of users

What Istanbul's sudden residence sponsorship ban means for lawful residents

What Istanbul's sudden residence sponsorship ban means for lawful residents

New Turkish school security measures reshape daily routines for families

New Turkish school security measures reshape daily routines for families

By Selin Hacialioglu

Editor's Pick

Quo vadis, Ankara-Washington relations?

Quo vadis, Ankara-Washington relations?

Turkish-American relations gain positive momentum in Trump's second term, but many critical questions remain unanswered

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Exclusive—Texas firm that quietly turned Pakistan into key power broker in Iran war

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What Istanbul's sudden residence sponsorship ban means for lawful residents

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EU chief warns region must not fall under 'Russia, Türkiye and China influence'

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Pakistan expands Gulf defense push with Qatar deal after Saudi pact

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EU says it does not ‘oversee’ Türkiye’s influence after von der Leyen remarks

Pegasus jet stranded in Iran for 52 days returns to Istanbul

Pegasus jet stranded in Iran for 52 days returns to Istanbul

Nation

3 min read

Pegasus jet stranded in Iran for 52 days returns safely to Istanbul after coordinated operation following partial airspace reopening

Allies 'can learn a lot' from Türkiye’s defense industry: NATO Chief Rutte

Defense

7 min read

NATO Chief Mark Rutte highlights Türkiye’s 'defense industrial revolution' during Ankara visit, says lessons can be drawn from its progress

Allies 'can learn a lot' from Türkiye’s defense industry: NATO Chief Rutte

Türkiye calls on international community to stop Israeli expansionism

Israeli Expansionism

6 min read

Defense Ministry says Israel's Gaza plan failures deepened the humanitarian crisis

Türkiye calls on international community to stop Israeli expansionism

New Turkish law to end anonymous social media access for millions of users

Nation

5 min read

Justice Minister Akin Gurlek announces new regulations targeting major social platforms with fines up to 3% of global turnover

New Turkish law to end anonymous social media access for millions of users

Turkish central bank holds rate at 37%, raises caution over inflationary risks

Turkish central bank holds rate at 37%, raises caution over inflationary risks

monetary policy

6 min read

German carrier Lufthansa drops 20,000 flights as jet fuel crisis deepens

German carrier Lufthansa drops 20,000 flights as jet fuel crisis deepens

Aviation

4 min read

Oil falls further after Iran ceasefire extension, stocks hold steady

Oil falls further after Iran ceasefire extension, stocks hold steady

Global Markets

4 min read

How Russia weaponizes its national telecom operators against Ukraine and its allies

How Russia weaponizes its national telecom operators against Ukraine and its allies

Explainer

Explainer

10 min read

Russia's national mobile network operators, particularly brand t2, are reportedly weaponizing civilian telecommunications by integrating bulk-procured SIM cards into drones

Italy summons Russian ambassador after Solovyov calls Meloni 'fascist beast'

Italy summons Russian ambassador after Solovyov calls Meloni 'fascist beast'

Europe

5 min read

Italy summons Russia's ambassador after Solovyov called Meloni a 'fascist beast' using sexist insults on air, as Meloni fires back

Iran's IRGC seizes two container ships in Hormuz

Iran's IRGC seizes two container ships in Hormuz

Iran War

3 min read

Iran's IRGC Naval Command announced it seized MSC Francesca and Epaminondas in the Strait of Hormuz, escorting them to Iran's coast

Pakistan races to salvage US–Iran talks amid mounting uncertainty

Pakistan races to salvage US–Iran talks amid mounting uncertainty

Iran talks

4 min read

Security tightened in Islamabad as uncertainty surrounds second round

Russia launches missiles near Chernobyl, raising nuclear risk: Report

Russia launches missiles near Chernobyl, raising nuclear risk: Report

Conflicts

7 min read

Israel’s 'Isaac Accords' with Argentina reflect US’ changing foreign policy priorities

Deets

Deets

Israel’s 'Isaac Accords' with Argentina reflect US’ changing foreign policy priorities

Americas

10 min read

Harvey Weinstein returns to court as rape retrial revisits 2013 allegation

Harvey Weinstein returns to court as rape retrial revisits 2013 allegation

Americas

3 min read

Japan honors Turkish scholar Oguz Baykara with prestigious imperial award

Japan honors Turkish scholar Oguz Baykara with prestigious imperial award

Lifestyle

3 min read

Mysterious dark shadow sweeps rapidly across Mars over 50 years

Mysterious dark shadow sweeps rapidly across Mars over 50 years

planet Mars

2 min read

Türkiye’s Araban, Taskopru garlic breaks into world’s top 5 on TasteAtlas list

Türkiye’s Araban, Taskopru garlic breaks into world’s top 5 on TasteAtlas list

Garlic

1 min read

Chaos at famous Turkish musical: Spectator rushes stage, performance stops

Chaos at famous Turkish musical: Spectator rushes stage, performance stops

Events

3 min read

A stage disruption during a Turkish musical in Istanbul led to cancellation after a spectator rushed the stage, leaving veteran actor Mujdat Gezen hospitalized

Hidden beneath Türkiye, ancient tunnel opens to sacred Hittite waters

Archaeology

6 min read

Ancient spring tied to Hittite storm god Teshub continues to flow at Nerik, revealing ritual use and long-lasting cultural significance

Hidden beneath Türkiye, ancient tunnel opens to sacred Hittite waters

Legendary Russian conductor Sergei Stadler dies on flight to Türkiye

Music

3 min read

Virtuoso Sergei Stadler leaves massive musical legacy after passing away at age 63 during an emergency flight diversion to Romania

Legendary Russian conductor Sergei Stadler dies on flight to Türkiye

Smallest Hittite storm god figurine debuts in Türkiye

History

6 min read

3,500-year-old Hittite Storm God of Heaven figurine, the smallest of its kind, goes on display for the first time at Bogazkoy Museum in Corum

Smallest Hittite storm god figurine debuts in Türkiye

NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving changes profile photo to honor Palestinian students

Basketball

3 min read

Alperen Sengun dismisses viral LeBron James respect narrative as Lakers take 2-0 lead

Alperen Sengun dismisses viral LeBron James respect narrative as Lakers take 2-0 lead

Basketball

5 min read

Besiktas GAIN eyes EuroCup glory in final opener against JL Bourg

Besiktas GAIN eyes EuroCup glory in final opener against JL Bourg

Basketball

2 min read

Club

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

30

71

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

30

67

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

30

65

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

30

55

5

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

30

48

6

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

30

48

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

30

42

8

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

30

37

9

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RIZESPOR

30

37

10

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

30

37

11

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

30

36

12

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

30

33

13

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

30

31

14

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

30

28

15

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

30

25

16

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

30

25

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

30

23

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

30

20

Sightseeing Around Türkiye

Trade chaos for calm: Best quick escapes from Istanbul

Travel

4 min read

Trade chaos for calm: Best quick escapes from Istanbul

World’s first coins on exhibit at Türkiye’s Manisa Museum

World’s first coins on exhibit at Türkiye’s Manisa Museum

manisa museum

4 min read

Cunda Island’s colorful doors open onto a little-known Aegean past

Cunda Island’s colorful doors open onto a little-known Aegean past

Travel

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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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Allies 'can learn a lot' from Türkiye’s defense industry: NATO Chief Rutte

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Hidden beneath Türkiye, ancient tunnel opens to sacred Hittite waters

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How Russia weaponizes its national telecom operators against Ukraine and its allies

How Russia weaponizes its national telecom operators against Ukraine and its allies

Apr 22 2026

Pegasus jet stranded in Iran for 52 days returns to Istanbul

Pegasus jet stranded in Iran for 52 days returns to Istanbul

Apr 22 2026

Italy summons Russian ambassador after Solovyov calls Meloni 'fascist beast'

Italy summons Russian ambassador after Solovyov calls Meloni 'fascist beast'

Apr 22 2026

Türkiye rebuilds 500-year-old mosque shattered in Bosnian War

Türkiye rebuilds 500-year-old mosque shattered in Bosnian War

Apr 22 2026

Turkish central bank holds rate at 37%, raises caution over inflationary risks

Turkish central bank holds rate at 37%, raises caution over inflationary risks

Apr 22 2026

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