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Iraq at crossroads: Power struggles under US-Iran rivalry

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

13 min read

Iraq’s political experience suggests that this timetable has rarely functioned as intended in practice

Iraq at crossroads: Power struggles under US-Iran rivalry

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia reject Israeli recognition of Somaliland in joint declaration

Diplomacy

3 min read

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia issue a joint declaration rejecting Israel's recognition of Somaliland, opposing attempts to divide Yemen

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia reject Israeli recognition of Somaliland in joint declaration

Gaddafi's son killed in clashes as 444th Brigade denies involvement

Middle East

2 min read

Gaddafi's son killed in clashes as 444th Brigade denies involvement

US F-35 destroys Iranian drone approaching USS Abraham Lincoln in Arabian Sea

Middle East

3 min read

US F-35 destroys Iranian drone approaching USS Abraham Lincoln in Arabian Sea

Iran seeks to move talks with US from Istanbul to Oman days before meeting

Middle East

3 min read

Iran seeks to move talks with US from Istanbul to Oman days before meeting

Iran demands relocation of negotiations from Istanbul to Oman and shift to bilateral format, threatening efforts as US military assembles in Gulf

Istanbul talks: Sole mandate to avert US-Iran conflict

Iran

4 min read

Iran, US to resume nuclear talks on Feb. 6 in Istanbul with regional powers present

World

5 min read

History, love or loot? Margot Robbie brings Taj Mahal diamond back into spotlight

History, love or loot? Margot Robbie brings Taj Mahal diamond back into spotlight

Margot Robbie

3 min read

Fenerbahce blames Al-Ittihad after Kante transfer fails due to paperwork delay

Fenerbahce blames Al-Ittihad after Kante transfer fails due to paperwork delay

Fenerbahce

2 min read

Besiktas nears deal for Goztepe midfielder Junior Olaitan

Football

1 min read

Spotlight

Europe winces as Trump’s F-word echoes in Milan

Europe winces as Trump’s F-word echoes in Milan

featured

7 min read

Mission impossible: Why Iran’s uranium is harder to move than it sounds

Mission impossible: Why Iran’s uranium is harder to move than it sounds

Iran Nuclear

7 min read

UK and Turkiye need to tighten defense cooperation

UK and Turkiye need to tighten defense cooperation

analysis

9 min read

Bond along the Bosphorus: 007’s steamy romance with Istanbul is no fantasy

Bond along the Bosphorus: 007’s steamy romance with Istanbul is no fantasy

featured

5 min read

Signed, sealed, sabotaged: Why latest YPG–Damascus deal may not last

Signed, sealed, sabotaged: Why latest YPG–Damascus deal may not last

Omer Ozkizilcik

The reputational arson of Albania's 'narco-state' charge

The reputational arson of Albania's 'narco-state' charge

Albatros Rexhaj

Lavrov talks turkey: Russian foreign minister on Syria, Ukraine, and vegetables

Lavrov talks turkey: Russian foreign minister on Syria, Ukraine, and vegetables

Why 'Board of Peace' serves leverage, and not a diplomatic gesture

Why 'Board of Peace' serves leverage, and not a diplomatic gesture

Enes Berna Kilic

Between stability and spectacle: Two visions for the Balkans

Between stability and spectacle: Two visions for the Balkans

Mustafa Cuhadar

No flag, no mandate: How Netanyahu legitimized Dodik at Bosnia’s expense

No flag, no mandate: How Netanyahu legitimized Dodik at Bosnia’s expense

Maliki’s return could blow up Türkiye’s Iraq strategy

Maliki’s return could blow up Türkiye’s Iraq strategy

Türkiye's outdated EU trade deal needs urgent update

Türkiye's outdated EU trade deal needs urgent update

American boots in Damascus? Here’s what’s next

American boots in Damascus? Here’s what’s next

Omer Ozkizilcik

How Ankara-Riyadh thaw is redrawing Syrian map

How Ankara-Riyadh thaw is redrawing Syrian map

Algorithms empower Türkiye's geopolitical influence

Algorithms empower Türkiye's geopolitical influence

Salih Mustafa Kazdal

Kurdish autonomy collapses in Syria: Masoud Barzani to the rescue?

Kurdish autonomy collapses in Syria: Masoud Barzani to the rescue?

Bonjour Canada! Navigating the hedging strategies of middle powers

Bonjour Canada! Navigating the hedging strategies of middle powers

How Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan may be building a multipolar security alternative

How Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan may be building a multipolar security alternative

Arda Mevlutoglu

Why Türkiye is becoming Western Balkans’ most useful partner

Why Türkiye is becoming Western Balkans’ most useful partner

Discover

'Myth of the lone spy': Former CIA Caracas chief Rick de la Torre takes on Venezuela

Americas

'Myth of the lone spy': Former CIA Caracas chief Rick de la Torre takes on Venezuela

The operation follows months of intelligence preparation, blurring the line betw...

Is slavery legal again in Afghanistan?

Afghanistan

Is slavery legal again in Afghanistan?

Afghanistan banned slavery in 1923, a century later, the Taliban’s new laws revi...

How Tehran turned strategic failure into regional risk

Op-Ed

How Tehran turned strategic failure into regional risk

Regional observers assume Tehran would reassess its strategy after Iran’s swift ...

Turkish Cuisine

Must-try iconic dishes across Türkiye’s 5 major cities

Food

Must-try iconic dishes across Türkiye’s 5 major cities

How to make ‘Eli Bogrunde’ at home, a signature tray kebab from Türkiye

How to make ‘Eli Bogrunde’ at home, a signature tray kebab from Türkiye

Food

3 min read

Bilecik papaz yahnisi: A regional Ottoman dish preserved by official registration

Bilecik papaz yahnisi: A regional Ottoman dish preserved by official registration

Ottoman cuisine

3 min read

Expats in Türkiye

How to avoid paying a fortune at notary when renting a property in Türkiye

How to avoid paying a fortune at notary when renting a property in Türkiye

Why Turkish is emerging as strategic language beyond borders

Why Turkish is emerging as strategic language beyond borders

By Koray Erdogan

Private school fees in Türkiye approach ₺2M for 2026-2027 academic year

Private school fees in Türkiye approach ₺2M for 2026-2027 academic year

Editor's Pick

Understanding Turkish way of living through everyday conversations

Understanding Turkish way of living through everyday conversations

How everyday Turkish words and sayings shape emotional connection, moral awareness, and community life

Most Read

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Zeynep Sonmez makes early exit at Abu Dhabi Open

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Syrian forces move into Hasakah as integration deal begins

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Alperen Sengun powers Rockets past Pacers with 39-point performance

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Over 2,800 displaced in Yemen, says International Organization for Migration

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Mission impossible: Why Iran’s uranium is harder to move than it sounds

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia reject Israeli recognition of Somaliland in joint declaration

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia reject Israeli recognition of Somaliland in joint declaration

Diplomacy

8 min read

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia issue a joint declaration rejecting Israel's recognition of Somaliland, opposing attempts to divide Yemen

Erdogan receives formal welcome in Saudi Arabia amid diplomatic visit

Diplomacy

5 min read

Erdogan meets with Muhammed bin Selman in Riyadh during an official visit that includes formal ceremonies and closed-door bilateral discussions

Erdogan receives formal welcome in Saudi Arabia amid diplomatic visit

Türkiye and Saudi Arabia target $30 billion trade goal as investment ties deepen

Diplomacy

6 min read

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia announce plans to expand bilateral trade to $10 billion by 2026 and $30 billion in the long term during a major investment forum

Türkiye and Saudi Arabia target $30 billion trade goal as investment ties deepen

All hands on deck: US, Türkiye in talks to build more warships

Defense Industry

9 min read

US-Türkiye reportedly in talks on naval shipbuilding cooperation as a delegation from US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) visits Istanbul shipyard

All hands on deck: US, Türkiye in talks to build more warships

IFC lends $150M to Turkish auto retailer Otokoc

IFC lends $150M to Turkish auto retailer Otokoc

Automotive

4 min read

Türkiye unveils $2.3B funding package for manufacturing industry

Türkiye unveils $2.3B funding package for manufacturing industry

Industry

4 min read

Türkiye, Egypt boost trade ties at El Alamein business forum

Türkiye, Egypt boost trade ties at El Alamein business forum

Economy

5 min read

Gaddafi's son killed in clashes as 444th Brigade denies involvement

Gaddafi's son killed in clashes as 444th Brigade denies involvement

Middle East

2 min read

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi is killed in a clash with the 444th Brigade as the group denies involvement

US F-35 destroys Iranian drone approaching USS Abraham Lincoln in Arabian Sea

US F-35 destroys Iranian drone approaching USS Abraham Lincoln in Arabian Sea

Middle East

6 min read

An F-35 shoots down an Iranian drone that approached aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea as diplomatic efforts to arrange talks face new scrutiny

Iran seeks to move talks with US from Istanbul to Oman days before meeting

Iran seeks to move talks with US from Istanbul to Oman days before meeting

Middle East

6 min read

Iran demands relocation of negotiations from Istanbul to Oman and shift to bilateral format, threatening efforts as US military assembles in Gulf

Over 2,800 displaced in Yemen, says International Organization for Migration

Over 2,800 displaced in Yemen, says International Organization for Migration

Middle East

2 min read

Yemen’s Displacement Tracking Matrix is unable to report figures in some governorates because of access constraints

US envoy meets Israeli leaders before Iran nuclear talks in Istanbul

US envoy meets Israeli leaders before Iran nuclear talks in Istanbul

World

3 min read

China’s generals disappear amid broad military crackdown

China’s generals disappear amid broad military crackdown

Asia & Pacific

5 min read

Kremlin warns of ‘dangerous’ moment as New START treaty expires

Kremlin warns of ‘dangerous’ moment as New START treaty expires

World

6 min read

WHO appeals for $1B as funding cuts close health facilities

WHO appeals for $1B as funding cuts close health facilities

Who

2 min read

Private schools in Türkiye face enrollment drop

Private schools in Türkiye face enrollment drop

Education

4 min read

Luxury wardrobes on steroids: Latest trend among Turkish celebrities

Luxury wardrobes on steroids: Latest trend among Turkish celebrities

Turkish celebrities

2 min read

The empire wore its power: How Ottoman court fashion turned clothing into politics

The empire wore its power: How Ottoman court fashion turned clothing into politics

Culture

9 min read

How Ottoman court fashion made politics visible, hierarchy wearable, and diplomacy a matter of silk and gold

History, love or loot? Margot Robbie brings Taj Mahal diamond back into spotlight

Margot Robbie

5 min read

Margot Robbie wore the Taj Mahal diamond at the Wuthering Heights premiere, reviving a Mughal era jewel later made famous by Elizabeth Taylor

History, love or loot? Margot Robbie brings Taj Mahal diamond back into spotlight

Vatican clarifies plans for expanded terrace facilities at St. Peter’s Basilica amid 'rooftop bistro' reports

History

4 min read

Vatican says it is studying a larger terrace area for pilgrims at St. Peter’s Basilica and may expand an existing, modest refreshment point

Vatican clarifies plans for expanded terrace facilities at St. Peter’s Basilica amid 'rooftop bistro' reports

Art emerges from oasis in Saudi Arabia

Diriyah Biennale

7 min read

Riyadh hosts the 3rd Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale at JAX District, uniting 65 artists from 37 countries until May 2

Art emerges from oasis in Saudi Arabia

Besiktas nears deal for Goztepe midfielder Junior Olaitan

Besiktas nears deal for Goztepe midfielder Junior Olaitan

Football

1 min read

Fenerbahce blames Al-Ittihad after Kante transfer fails due to paperwork delay

Fenerbahce blames Al-Ittihad after Kante transfer fails due to paperwork delay

Fenerbahce

4 min read

Zeynep Sonmez makes early exit at Abu Dhabi Open

Zeynep Sonmez makes early exit at Abu Dhabi Open

Tennis

1 min read

Club

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P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

20

49

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

20

46

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

20

42

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

20

39

5

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

20

36

6

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

20

30

7

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

20

30

8

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

20

25

9

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

20

24

10

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

20

22

11

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

20

22

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

20

20

13

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

20

20

14

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

20

19

15

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

20

18

16

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

20

16

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

20

15

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

20

9

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

Giresun Island moves toward tourism opening as Eastern Black Sea’s only habitable isle

trave

1 min read

Giresun Island moves toward tourism opening as Eastern Black Sea’s only habitable isle

Tourists discover sunken city, hidden bays on blue cruises in Türkiye's Kekova

Tourists discover sunken city, hidden bays on blue cruises in Türkiye's Kekova

Travel

2 min read

Explore Balat: Your guide to Istanbul’s multicultural quarter on the Golden Horn

Explore Balat: Your guide to Istanbul’s multicultural quarter on the Golden Horn

Travel

5 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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Passenger bus crashes into ravine in Antalya, killing at least 8

Balkan truckers choke EU borders over entry-exit rules

Turkish police detain 37 on Papel payment system over illegal money laundering

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Türkiye, Saudi Arabia reject Israeli recognition of Somaliland in joint declaration

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia reject Israeli recognition of Somaliland in joint declaration

Feb 03 2026

Gaddafi's son killed in clashes as 444th Brigade denies involvement

Gaddafi's son killed in clashes as 444th Brigade denies involvement

Feb 03 2026

US F-35 destroys Iranian drone approaching USS Abraham Lincoln in Arabian Sea

US F-35 destroys Iranian drone approaching USS Abraham Lincoln in Arabian Sea

Feb 03 2026

Iran seeks to move talks with US from Istanbul to Oman days before meeting

Iran seeks to move talks with US from Istanbul to Oman days before meeting

Feb 03 2026

US envoy meets Israeli leaders before Iran nuclear talks in Istanbul

US envoy meets Israeli leaders before Iran nuclear talks in Istanbul

Feb 03 2026

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