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Israel threatens to kill Khamenei's successor and anyone involved in selection

Iran War

2 min read

Israel's military warns it will target Iran's next supreme leader and anyone involved in choosing him

Israel threatens to kill Khamenei's successor and anyone involved in selection

Consensus nearly reached on Iran's next supreme leader

Iran

2 min read

Iran's Assembly of Experts member says majority consensus "more or less reached" on Khamenei's successor

Consensus nearly reached on Iran's next supreme leader

US, Israel discuss sending special forces into Iran to 'seize nuclear stockpile'

Iran War

5 min read

US, Israel discuss sending special forces into Iran to 'seize nuclear stockpile'

Kuwait cuts oil output as Hormuz shipping grinds to a halt

Oil

3 min read

Kuwait cuts oil output as Hormuz shipping grinds to a halt

Fuel supplies disrupted in Tehran after strikes on storage tanks

Middle East

2 min read

Fuel supplies disrupted in Tehran after strikes on storage tanks

Fuel distribution in Tehran is disrupted after strikes hit oil storage tanks, while Iran warns the ongoing war could drive global oil prices higher

Iran warns of 'forced response' if attacked from neighboring countries

Iran War

4 min read

'I don't want the Kurds going in,' Trump says in sharp reversal on Iran war strategy

World

2 min read

Working, striking, defying: Forgotten history of women’s labor in Türkiye

Working, striking, defying: Forgotten history of women’s labor in Türkiye

International Women's Day

8 min read

Turkish judokas claim three medals across two international tournaments

Turkish judokas claim three medals across two international tournaments

Sports

1 min read

Women balancing multiple roles face increased mental health risks

Women's He

2 min read

Iran Under Attack

Dubai Marina hit by several Iranian drones, debris kills Asian driver

Dubai Marina hit by several Iranian drones, debris kills Asian driver

Middle East

3 min read

US insults the Kurds—and some push back

US insults the Kurds—and some push back

Op-Ed

4 min read

Iran's closure of Hormuz puts pressure on Eurasian energy geopolitics

Iran's closure of Hormuz puts pressure on Eurasian energy geopolitics

Op-Ed

7 min read

Can Iranian regime survive both US strikes and a renewed Kurdish uprising?

Can Iranian regime survive both US strikes and a renewed Kurdish uprising?

Exclusive

10 min read

War in Iran: Scrambling for supreme leaders and rotisserie chicken

War in Iran: Scrambling for supreme leaders and rotisserie chicken

A. Craig Copetas

Western media dusts off its civilization script after Khamenei’s death

Western media dusts off its civilization script after Khamenei’s death

Selin Hacialioglu

When the Middle East war echoes in the Balkans

When the Middle East war echoes in the Balkans

Mustafa Cuhadar

After Nakhchivan attack, will Azerbaijan’s balanced Iran policy hold?

After Nakhchivan attack, will Azerbaijan’s balanced Iran policy hold?

Enes Berna Kilic

War in Iran: Tehran’s salty solution for victory

War in Iran: Tehran’s salty solution for victory

A. Craig Copetas

How Russia views the Organization of Turkic States

How Russia views the Organization of Turkic States

Why changing the regime is impossible with Kurdish armed groups in Iran

Why changing the regime is impossible with Kurdish armed groups in Iran

The Gulf’s real test of resilience amid war in Iran

The Gulf’s real test of resilience amid war in Iran

Serhat Suha Cubukcuoglu

US sacrificed Arab security for Netanyahu

US sacrificed Arab security for Netanyahu

Omer Ozkizilcik

War on Iran might hurt Türkiye's never-ending fight with inflation

War on Iran might hurt Türkiye's never-ending fight with inflation

Beyond Lao Tzu: Why war with Iran was decades in the making

Beyond Lao Tzu: Why war with Iran was decades in the making

Why Türkiye maintains strategic distance during Iran escalation

Why Türkiye maintains strategic distance during Iran escalation

Deniz Karakullukcu

Can US–Israel arsenal hold up against intensive Iranian strikes?

Can US–Israel arsenal hold up against intensive Iranian strikes?

Arda Mevlutoglu

War in Iran: Pete Hegseth's empire of ink, folly of flesh

War in Iran: Pete Hegseth's empire of ink, folly of flesh

A. Craig Copetas

Alignment and anxiety: The Balkans respond to war in the Middle East

Alignment and anxiety: The Balkans respond to war in the Middle East

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Can Iran’s cultural treasures survive the war?

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Can Iran’s cultural treasures survive the war?

Damage to Tehran’s Golestan Palace highlights the growing risk facing Iran’s his...

Is the Gulf’s era of geopolitical privilege coming to an end?

Op-Ed

Is the Gulf’s era of geopolitical privilege coming to an end?

The current crisis has exposed the limits of both hedging with Iran and efforts ...

Erdogan receives Ihlas Holding Chairman Oren, discusses Kyrgyzstan energy investments

Ihlas Holding

Erdogan receives Ihlas Holding Chairman Oren, discusses Kyrgyzstan energy investments

President Erdogan met Ihlas Holding Chairman Oren at Vahdettin Mansion, discussi...

Turkish Cuisine

Why 'Sinop mantisi' is unlike any other dumpling in Türkiye

Food

3 min read

Why 'Sinop mantisi' is unlike any other dumpling in Türkiye

From Sultan Mahmud II’s table: Honeyed chicken recipe called Mahmudiye

From Sultan Mahmud II’s table: Honeyed chicken recipe called Mahmudiye

Ottoman palace cuisine

3 min read

Handmade hingel dumplings keep centuries-old Caucasus tradition alive in Türkiye

Handmade hingel dumplings keep centuries-old Caucasus tradition alive in Türkiye

Food

3 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Istanbul set to add 23 new metro stations in 2026, minister says

Istanbul set to add 23 new metro stations in 2026, minister says

Türkiye to closely monitor illegal currency exchange in tourist areas

Türkiye to closely monitor illegal currency exchange in tourist areas

Ramadan in Istanbul: Tips for foreign visitors

Ramadan in Istanbul: Tips for foreign visitors

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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Dubai Marina hit by several Iranian drones, debris kills Asian driver

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Iran condemns US attack on Iranian desalination plant, issues a veiled threat

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Explosion over Dubai airport: More flight cancellations ahead?

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Missiles hit Iraqi US Embassy compound in Baghdad as C-RAM defense fails to intercept

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Malta-flagged tanker struck near Strait of Hormuz: Report

Working, striking, defying: Forgotten history of women’s labor in Türkiye

Working, striking, defying: Forgotten history of women’s labor in Türkiye

International Women's Day

12 min read

History of Turkish women reveals long-standing economic presence that predates modern reforms, continues to struggle against current structural barriers

Istanbul closes major roads and metro lines for International Women's Day events

Nation

2 min read

Istanbul authorities are closing several roads in Kadikoy and suspending metro and funicular service at Taksim ahead of International Women's Day

Istanbul closes major roads and metro lines for International Women's Day events

Rubio told Türkiye there are no plans to arm Iranian Kurds, Fidan says

Diplomacy

8 min read

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told Ankara that Washington does not plan to arm Iranian Kurdish groups

Rubio told Türkiye there are no plans to arm Iranian Kurds, Fidan says

Türkiye considering F-16 deployment to Cyprus to ensure Turkish Cypriot security

Nation

6 min read

'The deployment of F-16 aircraft to the island is one of the issues being evaluated,' Turkish Defense Ministry sources say

Türkiye considering F-16 deployment to Cyprus to ensure Turkish Cypriot security

Kazakh Freedom Holding enters Türkiye banking with TurkishBank takeover

Kazakh Freedom Holding enters Türkiye banking with TurkishBank takeover

Mergers & acquisitions

3 min read

Kuwait cuts oil output as Hormuz shipping grinds to a halt

Kuwait cuts oil output as Hormuz shipping grinds to a halt

Oil

5 min read

US-Israeli strikes hit 5 oil facilities near Tehran, official says

US-Israeli strikes hit 5 oil facilities near Tehran, official says

Iran

3 min read

Trump says he ‘couldn’t care less’ about Iran threats

Trump says he ‘couldn’t care less’ about Iran threats

Iran Crisis

7 min read

Trump dismisses threats from Iran security chief Ali Larijani, saying he 'couldn’t care less,' and vows US strikes on Iran will continue

Israel threatens to kill Khamenei's successor and anyone involved in selection

Israel threatens to kill Khamenei's successor and anyone involved in selection

Iran War

3 min read

Israel's military warns it will target Iran's next supreme leader and anyone involved in choosing him

China FM condemns Middle East war, urges US dialogue

China FM condemns Middle East war, urges US dialogue

Middle East

5 min read

China’s foreign minister condemns the Middle East war sparked by US-Israeli strikes on Iran and urges Washington to manage differences with Beijing

Consensus nearly reached on Iran's next supreme leader

Consensus nearly reached on Iran's next supreme leader

Iran

7 min read

Iran's Assembly of Experts member says majority consensus "more or less reached" on Khamenei's successor

'I don't want the Kurds going in,' Trump says in sharp reversal on Iran war strategy

'I don't want the Kurds going in,' Trump says in sharp reversal on Iran war strategy

World

5 min read

Should Ukraine help US shield Gulf from Iranian drones

Should Ukraine help US shield Gulf from Iranian drones

Conflicts

11 min read

Majority of US voters oppose Iran strikes, poll finds

Majority of US voters oppose Iran strikes, poll finds

Iran War

5 min read

Women balancing multiple roles face increased mental health risks, says expert

Women balancing multiple roles face increased mental health risks, says expert

Women's He

2 min read

Hand-rolled bulgur wheat patties you haven’t tried in Türkiye

Hand-rolled bulgur wheat patties you haven’t tried in Türkiye

Food

4 min read

How did a new highway in Türkiye end up beneath floodwaters?

How did a new highway in Türkiye end up beneath floodwaters?

Environment

7 min read

Türkiye foils smuggling of 7,550 ancient coins and figurines

Türkiye foils smuggling of 7,550 ancient coins and figurines

Culture

1 min read

Customs at Cesme Port seize shipment bound for Italy, recovering valuable artefacts and revealing new smuggling route

For 58 years, this Istanbul craftsman has been bringing antique clocks back to life

clockmaster

For 58 years, this Istanbul craftsman has been bringing antique clocks back to life

Step inside 800-year-old Seljuk masterpiece mosque in central Anatolia

History

5 min read

Nigde’s Alaeddin Mosque, standing for nearly eight centuries, showcases Seljuk architecture, intricate stonework, and a timeless cultural legacy

Step inside 800-year-old Seljuk masterpiece mosque in central Anatolia

Classic tale comes alive in new 'Jekyll and Hyde' musical production

Events

4 min read

The new staging brings Robert Louis Stevenson’s famous story back to life with a refreshed cast and modern theatrical production

Classic tale comes alive in new 'Jekyll and Hyde' musical production

Turkish judokas claim three medals across two international tournaments

Turkish judokas claim three medals across two international tournaments

Sports

2 min read

Osimhen goal lifts Galatasaray past Besiktas test, Sane red sparks outrage

Osimhen goal lifts Galatasaray past Besiktas test, Sane red sparks outrage

Istanbul derby

5 min read

FIS SBX Snowboard Cross World Cup kicks off in Türkiye’s winter hub

FIS SBX Snowboard Cross World Cup kicks off in Türkiye’s winter hub

Sports

3 min read

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

25

61

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

24

54

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

24

51

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

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

24

32

8

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

24

30

9

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

24

29

10

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

24

27

11

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

24

26

12

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

24

24

13

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

24

24

14

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

24

23

15

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

24

22

16

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

24

20

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

24

20

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

24

13

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

2 min read

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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How did a new highway in Türkiye end up beneath floodwaters?

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Fuel supplies disrupted in Tehran after strikes on storage tanks

Fuel supplies disrupted in Tehran after strikes on storage tanks

Mar 08 2026

Kazakh Freedom Holding enters Türkiye banking with TurkishBank takeover

Kazakh Freedom Holding enters Türkiye banking with TurkishBank takeover

Mar 08 2026

Turkish judokas claim three medals across two international tournaments

Turkish judokas claim three medals across two international tournaments

Mar 08 2026

How Russia views the Organization of Turkic States

How Russia views the Organization of Turkic States

Mar 08 2026

Trump says he ‘couldn’t care less’ about Iran threats

Trump says he ‘couldn’t care less’ about Iran threats

Mar 08 2026

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