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Russia becomes first country to recognize Taliban government in Afghanistan

World

2 min read

Russia officially recognizes Taliban in Afghanistan, becoming first UN member state to formally acknowledge militant group's administration

Russia becomes first country to recognize Taliban government in Afghanistan

Putin tells Trump Russia won't abandon Ukraine goals in hour-long call

World

3 min read

Russian President Vladimir Putin tells US President Donald Trump that Moscow will not abandon its objectives in Ukraine during hour-long phone call

Putin tells Trump Russia won't abandon Ukraine goals in hour-long call

Forest worker dies fighting wildfire in western Türkiye

Nation

1 min read

Forest worker dies fighting wildfire in western Türkiye

Iran open to renewed nuclear talks, seeks US military guarantees

Middle East

2 min read

Iran open to renewed nuclear talks, seeks US military guarantees

Wildfires rage across Izmir province, claiming 2 lives, threatening urban areas

Environment

9 min read

Wildfires rage across Izmir province, claiming 2 lives, threatening urban areas

Multiple wildfires are raging across Izmir province, forcing evacuation of villages as thousands of firefighters deployed and major highways closed

Forest worker dies fighting wildfire in western Türkiye

Nation

1 min read

69 out of 72 wildfires in Türkiye under control, Izmir residential areas safe

Nation

2 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

Türkiye's Gaziantep ranks 18th among world’s top food cities

Türkiye's Gaziantep ranks 18th among world’s top food cities

Food

1 min read

Besiktas targets free agent Christian Eriksen to boost midfield for new season

Besiktas

1 min read

First ancient Egyptian genome sheds light on life in Old Kingdom

First ancient Egyptian genome sheds light on life in Old Kingdom

History

3 min read

Historic Beylerbeyi Palace undergoes major restoration in 150 years

Historic Beylerbeyi Palace undergoes major restoration in 150 years

Culture

4 min read

All about Türkiye’s national volleyball team preparing for VNL showdown

All about Türkiye’s national volleyball team preparing for VNL showdown

Volleyball

4 min read

Russia and Azerbaijan's diplomatic freefall may be deeper than it appears

Russia and Azerbaijan's diplomatic freefall may be deeper than it appears

Turkic World

8 min read

Did Pontic king Mithradates VI die here? Excavations begins at Türkiye's Cingirt Castle

Archaeology

Did Pontic king Mithradates VI die here? Excavations begins at Türkiye's Cingirt Castle

Archaeological digs to resume at Ordu’s Cingirt Castle, a probable Pontic milita...

Why depicting Prophet Muhammad is considered deeply offensive in Islam

Nation

Why depicting Prophet Muhammad is considered deeply offensive in Islam

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

Killing the brother: Gaining and maintaining power as an Ottoman sultan

Ottoman dynasty

Killing the brother: Gaining and maintaining power as an Ottoman sultan

The absence of a system for selecting the head of state in all Turkic states pre...

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

Explained: Why Türkiye keeps $311B in gold ‘under the pillow’

Explained: Why Türkiye keeps $311B in gold ‘under the pillow’

Despite regulations, Turkish households still keep most of their gold outside the banking system, with $311 billion stashed under pillows

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Pakistan to drop nuclear weapon on Israel if Israel nukes Iran, says Rezaei

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Bulgarians rush to buy properties in Turkish Cyprus

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Mozambican influencer Ana Barbara dies after cosmetic surgery in Istanbul

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Muslim toddler in coma after brutal attack by suspected Belarusian Zionist

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Istanbul to close busiest metro stations on June 29

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

Wildfires rage across Izmir province, claiming 2 lives, threatening urban areas

Wildfires rage across Izmir province, claiming 2 lives, threatening urban areas

Environment

12 min read

Multiple wildfires are raging across Izmir province, forcing evacuation of villages as thousands of firefighters deployed and major highways closed

Forest worker dies fighting wildfire in western Türkiye

Nation

2 min read

A forest worker dies while battling a wildfire in Türkiye's western Izmir province, prompting officials to honor his sacrifice

Forest worker dies fighting wildfire in western Türkiye

Displeased with daughter's suicide method, Turkish father sets her ablaze

Crime

1 min read

In Gaziantep, a father reportedly poured gasoline on his daughter who was trying to commit suicide, injuring 4 family members, 2 critically

Displeased with daughter's suicide method, Turkish father sets her ablaze

Turkish Defense Ministry defends Libya maritime pact, condemns Israeli actions in Gaza

Diplomacy

10 min read

Defense Ministry defends Türkiye-Libya maritime agreement against EU criticism, condemns Israeli attacks in Gaza, reports Syria tunnel destruction

Turkish Defense Ministry defends Libya maritime pact, condemns Israeli actions in Gaza

Borsa Istanbul to host 64th World Federation of Exchanges Annual General Meeting

Borsa Istanbul to host 64th World Federation of Exchanges Annual General Meeting

Istanbul stock exchange

1 min read

Türkiye's nuclear industry export potential growing with Akkuyu plant experience

Türkiye's nuclear industry export potential growing with Akkuyu plant experience

Energy

6 min read

Türkiye’s inflation eases to 35.05% in June, boosting rate cut expectations

Türkiye’s inflation eases to 35.05% in June, boosting rate cut expectations

Economy

7 min read

Iran open to renewed nuclear talks, seeks US military guarantees

Iran open to renewed nuclear talks, seeks US military guarantees

Middle East

3 min read

Iran says it remains open to nuclear diplomacy with United States but demands Washington guarantee it will not use military force during negotiations

Türkiye agrees to increase water flows as Iraq faces severe drought crisis

Türkiye agrees to increase water flows as Iraq faces severe drought crisis

Diplomacy

7 min read

Iraq secures a commitment from Türkiye to increase water discharges to 420 cubic meters per second as country grapples with severe drought crisis

Türkiye seeks to reclaim leverage on southern energy corridor amid Baghdad-Erbil talks

Türkiye seeks to reclaim leverage on southern energy corridor amid Baghdad-Erbil talks

Middle East

8 min read

Baghdad-Erbil talks over unresolved disputes over oil revenues and export mechanisms remain crucial to the region's energy landscape

German film score composer Hans Zimmer deletes his pro-Palestine Instagram post

German film score composer Hans Zimmer deletes his pro-Palestine Instagram post

Middle East

4 min read

German film composer Hans Zimmer voiced his support for the Palestinian people in an Instagram post, then changed his mind about it

Russia becomes first country to recognize Taliban government in Afghanistan

Russia becomes first country to recognize Taliban government in Afghanistan

World

3 min read

Putin tells Trump Russia won't abandon Ukraine goals in hour-long call

Putin tells Trump Russia won't abandon Ukraine goals in hour-long call

World

3 min read

5 African Union peacekeepers die in helicopter crash at Somalia’s Mogadishu Airport

5 African Union peacekeepers die in helicopter crash at Somalia’s Mogadishu Airport

Africa

2 min read

Türkiye's Gaziantep ranks 18th among world’s top food cities

Türkiye's Gaziantep ranks 18th among world’s top food cities

Food

2 min read

Special needs individuals brave rapids in Türkiye's uplifting 'Happiness Boat' project

Special needs individuals brave rapids in Türkiye's uplifting 'Happiness Boat' project

Lifestyle

6 min read

Beyond the horizon: Discover Türkiye's stargazing secrets

Beyond the horizon: Discover Türkiye's stargazing secrets

Travel

4 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

5 min read

Rare wartime report uncovers the unbearable conditions faced by Ottoman troops during the 1915 Gallipoli offensive and the only cease-fire of the campaign

First ancient Egyptian genome sheds light on life in Old Kingdom

History

5 min read

Researchers have sequenced the genome of a 4,800-year-old Egyptian buried in a sealed jar tomb, revealing North African and Mesopotamian ancestry

First ancient Egyptian genome sheds light on life in Old Kingdom

Restoration underway at historic mosque where first Friday prayer held in Anatolia

Turkish Islamic heritage

4 min read

Ani’s Fethiye Mosque, site of Anatolia’s first Friday prayer after the 1064 Seljuk conquest, is undergoing staged restoration for public reopening

Restoration underway at historic mosque where first Friday prayer held in Anatolia

Gobeklitepe attracts global attention as cornerstone of tourism in southeastern Türkiye

archaeological sites in Türkiye

4 min read

Gobeklitepe in Türkiye attracts global interest as the world’s oldest known cult center, with over 3.6 million visitors since its opening in 2019

Gobeklitepe attracts global attention as cornerstone of tourism in southeastern Türkiye

Besiktas targets free agent Christian Eriksen to boost midfield for new season

Besiktas targets free agent Christian Eriksen to boost midfield for new season

Besiktas

2 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

6 min read

From Diogo Jota to past greats: Road crashes continue to haunt football

From Diogo Jota to past greats: Road crashes continue to haunt football

Football

11 min read

Club

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P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

36

95

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

36

84

3

REEDER SAMSUNSPOR

SAMSUNSPOR

36

64

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

36

62

5

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

36

54

6

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

36

53

7

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

36

51

8

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

36

50

9

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

36

49

10

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

36

47

11

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

36

46

12

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

36

45

13

BELLONA KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

36

45

14

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

36

45

15

ONVO ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

36

44

16

SİPAY BODRUM FK

BODRUM FK

36

37

17

NET GLOBAL SİVASSPOR

SİVASSPOR

36

35

18

ATAKAŞ HATAYSPOR

HATAYSPOR

36

26

19

ADANA DEMİRSPOR A.Ş.

ADANA DEMİRSPOR

36

2

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

Wildfires rage across Izmir province, claiming 2 lives, threatening urban areas

Wildfires rage across Izmir province, claiming 2 lives, threatening urban areas

Multiple wildfires are raging across Izmir province, forcing evacuation of villages as thousands of firefighters deployed and major highways closed

Russia becomes first country to recognize Taliban government in Afghanistan

Russia becomes first country to recognize Taliban government in Afghanistan

Putin tells Trump Russia won't abandon Ukraine goals in hour-long call

Putin tells Trump Russia won't abandon Ukraine goals in hour-long call

Forest worker dies fighting wildfire in western Türkiye

Forest worker dies fighting wildfire in western Türkiye

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Turkish Special Forces display FPV drones and unmanned systems during exercise

Türkiye, EU hold third High-Level Migration and Security Dialogue Meeting

Istanbul's Beyoglu district bans public assemblies for 24 hours

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Wildfires rage across Izmir province, claiming 2 lives, threatening urban areas

Wildfires rage across Izmir province, claiming 2 lives, threatening urban areas

Jul 04 2025

Russia becomes first country to recognize Taliban government in Afghanistan

Russia becomes first country to recognize Taliban government in Afghanistan

Jul 04 2025

Putin tells Trump Russia won't abandon Ukraine goals in hour-long call

Putin tells Trump Russia won't abandon Ukraine goals in hour-long call

Jul 03 2025

Forest worker dies fighting wildfire in western Türkiye

Forest worker dies fighting wildfire in western Türkiye

Jul 03 2025

Iran open to renewed nuclear talks, seeks US military guarantees

Iran open to renewed nuclear talks, seeks US military guarantees

Jul 03 2025

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