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Why Tom Barrack is stepping down but not stepping out of Syria

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Featured

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Randa Slim, Distinguished Fellow and Program Lead at the Stimson Center’s Middle East Program, tells Türkiye Today, 'it is not restructuring'

Why Tom Barrack is stepping down but not stepping out of Syria

Al-Sharaa and Trump discuss sanctions relief and Syria's economic recovery in call

Middle East

2 min read

Ahmed al-Sharaa and Trump speak by phone to discuss bilateral relations, regional security, and Syria's push for lifting of remaining US sanctions

Al-Sharaa and Trump discuss sanctions relief and Syria's economic recovery in call

UN Security council to meets Monday on Lebanon as ceasefire talks loom

UN Security Council

3 min read

UN Security council to meets Monday on Lebanon as ceasefire talks loom

Romania confirms Galati drone is Russian-made, dismissing Kremlin denials

Europe

3 min read

Romania confirms Galati drone is Russian-made, dismissing Kremlin denials

No deal with US until Iranian rights secured, Iran chief negotiator says

Iran Deal

2 min read

No deal with US until Iranian rights secured, Iran chief negotiator says

Iran's chief negotiator says no deal with the US will be accepted until Iranian rights are secured, vowing to convert missile gains into diplomacy

Trump reportedly sends tougher Iran terms on nuclear material

Iran talks

5 min read

Iran warns it may leave US deal unless blockade ends, funds released

Iran War

3 min read

Kanuni Suleyman: The magnificent sultan

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Featured

Kanuni Suleyman: The magnificent sultan

Sultan’s Salon

6 min read

Arda Guler named UEFA Champions League Young Player of the Season

Arda Guler named UEFA Champions League Young Player of the Season

Football

3 min read

How Lawrence of Arabia’s death helped make motorcycle helmets safety standard

Thomas Edward Lawrence

4 min read

Spotlight

Iran's 'Suez moment': Why Washington’s 'peace' is Israel’s nightmare

Iran's 'Suez moment': Why Washington’s 'peace' is Israel’s nightmare

Op-Ed

9 min read

Ukraine holds right to self-defense if Russia involves Belarus in its war

Ukraine holds right to self-defense if Russia involves Belarus in its war

Analysis

7 min read

Europe's fault lines reach the Balkans: Between protest and power

Europe's fault lines reach the Balkans: Between protest and power

Op-Ed

4 min read

Are Russian drone strikes in the Black Sea retaliation for the ghost fleet crackdown?

Are Russian drone strikes in the Black Sea retaliation for the ghost fleet crackdown?

Op-Ed

4 min read

'Ottoman Slap' is the only counterpunch to Putin’s bamboozling belligerence

'Ottoman Slap' is the only counterpunch to Putin’s bamboozling belligerence

A. Craig Copetas

Can Trump balance US-China dialogue and cross-strait stability?

Can Trump balance US-China dialogue and cross-strait stability?

Deniz Karakullukcu

The gate of tears: Washington's move on 'African North Korea' against Iran

The gate of tears: Washington's move on 'African North Korea' against Iran

Enes Berna Kilic

Rise of Global South and end of Western certainty

Rise of Global South and end of Western certainty

How Middle Corridor is strengthening Türkiye-Armenia-Azerbaijan cooperation

How Middle Corridor is strengthening Türkiye-Armenia-Azerbaijan cooperation

$Cost of a fractured order: America’s deadlock, Türkiye’s opportunity$

Cost of a fractured order: America’s deadlock, Türkiye’s opportunity

No bomb, just an engine: South Korea enters nuclear gray zone

No bomb, just an engine: South Korea enters nuclear gray zone

Elif Erginyavuz

Trump wants Türkiye in the Abraham Accords–But is it realistic?

Trump wants Türkiye in the Abraham Accords–But is it realistic?

Enes Berna Kilic

Türkiye: NATO’s unlikely savior?

Türkiye: NATO’s unlikely savior?

Sovereign Turkish base in Cyprus could break decadeslong deadlock

Sovereign Turkish base in Cyprus could break decadeslong deadlock

Batu Kinayyigit

Trump turns 80, America nears 250, and 175 million can’t read the label

Trump turns 80, America nears 250, and 175 million can’t read the label

A. Craig Copetas

The Ahilkelek-Kars railway line moves normalization forward

The Ahilkelek-Kars railway line moves normalization forward

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Age of decisive military victories is officially over

Age of decisive military victories is officially over

Elections expose SDF’s limited political weight in Syria

Elections expose SDF’s limited political weight in Syria

Omer Ozkizilcik

A new American doctrine for Bosnia?

A new American doctrine for Bosnia?

How Turkish lira stays resilient against shocks

How Turkish lira stays resilient against shocks

Omer Faruk Bingol

Power of Siberia 2 is real, but not yet a deal

Power of Siberia 2 is real, but not yet a deal

Deniz Karakullukcu

Kemal Kilicdaroglu is back, now what?

Kemal Kilicdaroglu is back, now what?

China’s dual-track strategy to navigate superpower triangle

China’s dual-track strategy to navigate superpower triangle

Trump, Spielberg and The Day the Earth Stood Still

Trump, Spielberg and The Day the Earth Stood Still

A. Craig Copetas

Discover

Kanye West draws 118,000 to Istanbul concert, touts record-breaking show

Kanye West

Kanye West draws 118,000 to Istanbul concert, touts record-breaking show

Ye tells fans in Istanbul he has broken record for largest stadium concert atten...

Seven wonders of cyberspace

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Seven wonders of cyberspace

Seven websites that prove internet is still capable of wonder—if you know where ...

Zeynep Sonmez pulls out of Roland Garros doubles after tripping

Tennis

Zeynep Sonmez pulls out of Roland Garros doubles after tripping

The injury occurred as Sonmez attempted to reach a shot, resulting in a collisio...

Turkish Cuisine

From manti to haydari: 5 Turkish classics among TasteAtlas' best yogurt dishes

Food

From manti to haydari: 5 Turkish classics among TasteAtlas' best yogurt dishes

Otto Eats: Manti, the dumpling with an identity crisis

Otto Eats: Manti, the dumpling with an identity crisis

Featured

Featured

5 min read

How tea became Türkiye’s national drink in less than a century

How tea became Türkiye’s national drink in less than a century

tea culture

4 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Türkiye signals migration policy stability with latest appointment

Türkiye signals migration policy stability with latest appointment

Travis Scott to perform in Izmir after first Türkiye concert in Istanbul

Travis Scott to perform in Izmir after first Türkiye concert in Istanbul

Major Istanbul earthquake risk remains high at 48%, expert warns

Major Istanbul earthquake risk remains high at 48%, expert warns

Editor's Pick

Exclusive—Türkiye discusses Gulf participation with NATO allies in Ankara summit

Exclusive—Türkiye discusses Gulf participation with NATO allies in Ankara summit

NATO allies discuss participation of 4 Gulf nations in a historic summit, Turkish diplomatic sources tell Türkiye Today

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Istanbul overwhelmed by Kanye West as 120,000 fans flock to concert

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Erdogan blocked Israel's regime-change plan for Iran using Kurdish groups: Report

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Kanye West draws 118,000 to Istanbul concert, touts record-breaking show

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Israel can join regional security bloc if it recognizes Palestinian state: Turkish FM

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Istanbul Governorship closes major roads in Beyoglu and Sisli, suspending Taksim metro

Saudi woman says ‘my anxiety kicked in’ before fleeing police checkpoint in Türkiye's Adana

Saudi woman says ‘my anxiety kicked in’ before fleeing police checkpoint in Türkiye's Adana

Crime

5 min read

Police say the officer targeted by the vehicle avoided serious injury by jumping out of the way

Istanbul Governorship closes major roads in Beyoglu and Sisli, suspending Taksim metro

istanbul

4 min read

Istanbul Governorship closes dozens of roads in Beyoglu and Sisli from 11 a.m., suspending the Taksim Metro, the Kabatas funicular and the cable car

Istanbul Governorship closes major roads in Beyoglu and Sisli, suspending Taksim metro

Kilicdaroglu vows new CHP congress ‘as soon as possible’ amid rival events

CHP

9 min read

Divided camps in Türkiye’s main opposition CHP feud after court ruling reinstates Kemal Kilicdaroglu as party leader

Kilicdaroglu vows new CHP congress ‘as soon as possible’ amid rival events

Israel can join regional security bloc if it recognizes Palestinian state: Turkish FM

Diplomacy

13 min read

The Turkish foreign minister says Israel could join a new regional security platform if it recognizes a Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders

Israel can join regional security bloc if it recognizes Palestinian state: Turkish FM

First Windows PCs powered by Nvidia chips expected next week: Report

First Windows PCs powered by Nvidia chips expected next week: Report

Tech

6 min read

Iran restores gas output at 3 South Pars offshore platforms

Iran restores gas output at 3 South Pars offshore platforms

South Pars Field

5 min read

EU reportedly weighs freezing Russian oil price cap as Iran war lifts prices

EU reportedly weighs freezing Russian oil price cap as Iran war lifts prices

Russian oil

7 min read

UN Security council to meets Monday on Lebanon as ceasefire talks loom

UN Security council to meets Monday on Lebanon as ceasefire talks loom

UN Security Council

6 min read

UN Security Council will hold an emergency session Monday on Israel's expanding offensive in Lebanon, including the capture of Beaufort Castle

Romania confirms Galati drone is Russian-made, dismissing Kremlin denials

Romania confirms Galati drone is Russian-made, dismissing Kremlin denials

Europe

6 min read

Romania confirmed that the drone that struck a residential apartment building in the city of Galati last Thursday is a Russian-made Geran-2

Rubio reportedly set to announce Lebanon-Israel ceasefire deal after Washington talks

Rubio reportedly set to announce Lebanon-Israel ceasefire deal after Washington talks

Middle East

6 min read

Rubio is expected to announce a new Lebanon-Israel ceasefire agreement following Washington negotiations on June 2 and 3

Israel’s post-ceasefire Gaza attacks killed 247 children, 191 women: Report

Israel’s post-ceasefire Gaza attacks killed 247 children, 191 women: Report

Middle East

3 min read

Israeli attacks since Gaza’s Oct. 10 ceasefire reportedly killed 930 people, including 247 children and 191 women, with April the deadliest month

Ukraine denies Russia’s Zaporizhzhia drone attack claim

Ukraine denies Russia’s Zaporizhzhia drone attack claim

Conflicts

5 min read

African nations push back on US aid deals tied to data, minerals: Report

African nations push back on US aid deals tied to data, minerals: Report

Africa

6 min read

Japanese media names Türkiye's Hurjet candidate for Japan's T-4 trainer replacement

Japanese media names Türkiye's Hurjet candidate for Japan's T-4 trainer replacement

Defense Industry

7 min read

Mount Everest keeps growing as tectonic forces push world’s highest peak upward

Mount Everest keeps growing as tectonic forces push world’s highest peak upward

mount everest

2 min read

Turkish cyclist bikes across 7 countries for late grandmother, raising Alzheimer’s funds

Turkish cyclist bikes across 7 countries for late grandmother, raising Alzheimer’s funds

Lifestyle

7 min read

Brain cells trained to play 90s video game 'Doom'

Brain cells trained to play 90s video game 'Doom'

Science

5 min read

How Lawrence of Arabia’s death helped make motorcycle helmets safety standard

How Lawrence of Arabia’s death helped make motorcycle helmets safety standard

Thomas Edward Lawrence

8 min read

Lawrence of Arabia's 1935 motorcycle death helped spark medical research that pushed helmets from racing gear toward wider road safety use

Istanbul’s soul blooms in Singapore exhibition

Events

6 min read

'Blue Beauties' exhibition launched in Singapore, showcases Türkiye's botanical heritage through Judas trees, live music, and replica landmarks.

Istanbul’s soul blooms in Singapore exhibition

In photos: Kanye West turns Istanbul concert into globe-lit stadium spectacle

Kanye West

In photos: Kanye West turns Istanbul concert into globe-lit stadium spectacle

Andrea Bocelli marks Romanza anniversary with Istanbul concert

Andrea Bocelli

6 min read

Andrea Bocelli performs in Istanbul during his Romanza anniversary tour, joined on stage by Turkish singer Kenan Dogulu

Andrea Bocelli marks Romanza anniversary with Istanbul concert

Arda Guler named UEFA Champions League Young Player of the Season

Arda Guler named UEFA Champions League Young Player of the Season

Football

6 min read

Paris on alert for PSG victory celebrations after riot-hit final

Paris on alert for PSG victory celebrations after riot-hit final

Football

6 min read

Sultans of the Net set for Brazil as Türkiye names 2026 VNL squad

Sultans of the Net set for Brazil as Türkiye names 2026 VNL squad

Sultans of the Net

3 min read

Club

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P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

34

77

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

34

74

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

34

69

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

34

60

5

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

34

57

6

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

34

55

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

34

51

8

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RIZESPOR

34

41

9

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

34

40

10

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

34

37

11

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

34

37

12

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

34

37

13

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

34

35

14

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

34

34

15

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

34

33

16

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

34

32

17

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

34

30

18

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

34

30

Mexico restricts air travelers from Ebola-affected countries

Health

1 min read

Mexico restricts air travelers from Ebola-affected countries

Sightseeing Around Türkiye

Istanbul antique markets: Where to shop and what to know

Istanbul antique markets

6 min read

Istanbul antique markets: Where to shop and what to know

Turkish resort town Cesme sees booking surge after 9-day Eid holiday extension

Turkish resort town Cesme sees booking surge after 9-day Eid holiday extension

Travel

1 min read

F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda shares Istanbul visit with ‘Istan-beautiful’ post

F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda shares Istanbul visit with ‘Istan-beautiful’ post

Lifestyle

2 min read

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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Saudi woman says ‘my anxiety kicked in’ before fleeing police checkpoint in Türkiye's Adana

No deal with US until Iranian rights secured, Iran chief negotiator says

Istanbul Governorship closes major roads in Beyoglu and Sisli, suspending Taksim metro

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Al-Sharaa and Trump discuss sanctions relief and Syria's economic recovery in call

Al-Sharaa and Trump discuss sanctions relief and Syria's economic recovery in call

May 31 2026

UN Security council to meets Monday on Lebanon as ceasefire talks loom

UN Security council to meets Monday on Lebanon as ceasefire talks loom

May 31 2026

Arda Guler named UEFA Champions League Young Player of the Season

Arda Guler named UEFA Champions League Young Player of the Season

May 31 2026

Romania confirms Galati drone is Russian-made, dismissing Kremlin denials

Romania confirms Galati drone is Russian-made, dismissing Kremlin denials

May 31 2026

Rubio reportedly set to announce Lebanon-Israel ceasefire deal after Washington talks

Rubio reportedly set to announce Lebanon-Israel ceasefire deal after Washington talks

May 31 2026

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