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12 years, 4 countries, final capture: Pursuit of former Turkish spy

Deets

Deets

4 min read

Former MIT operative Onder Sigircikoglu, wanted for espionage against Türkiye, was caught at the Syrian-Lebanese border after 12 years on the run

12 years, 4 countries, final capture: Pursuit of former Turkish spy

Türkiye's central bank opens $5B FX-for-lira swap, vows to support stability

turkish lira

3 min read

CBRT opens $5B FX-for-lira swap auction as it ramps up liquidity measures to stabilize markets amid rising geopolitical risks

Türkiye's central bank opens $5B FX-for-lira swap, vows to support stability

Three Chinese ships pass through Strait of Hormuz as shipping slowdown persists

Strait Of Hormuz

2 min read

Three Chinese ships pass through Strait of Hormuz as shipping slowdown persists

Hormuz 'will be open one way or another': Rubio

Iran War

5 min read

Hormuz 'will be open one way or another': Rubio

Turkish nationalist leader calls for regime change in Israel

Politics

3 min read

Turkish nationalist leader calls for regime change in Israel

Bahceli criticized what he calls the restructuring of the Middle East by the international community

Trump ready to 'wind down' Iran war even if Hormuz remains closed

Middle East

2 min read

UAE pushes for invasion as Gulf urges Trump to bomb until leadership change in Iran

Middle East

1 min read

Putin’s jackpot: Ukraine fades in Iran’s shadow

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

Putin’s jackpot: Ukraine fades in Iran’s shadow

Russia Ukraine

7 min read

Quo vadis, Ankara-Washington relations?

analysis

analysis

Quo vadis, Ankara-Washington relations?

Turkish American relations

6 min read

OpenClaw leads charge as AI agents define 2026 tech landscape

Openclaw

4 min read

Iran Under Attack

Four Israeli soldiers killed in Hezbollah clash in southern Lebanon

Four Israeli soldiers killed in Hezbollah clash in southern Lebanon

southern Lebanon

3 min read

Gulf war: Looking for a vacation that’s lit?

Gulf war: Looking for a vacation that’s lit?

Op-Ed

6 min read

Iranian missile intercepted in Turkish airspace, fourth incident in a month

Iranian missile intercepted in Turkish airspace, fourth incident in a month

Middle East

2 min read

Iran confirms killing of senior IRGC naval commander Tangsiri

Iran confirms killing of senior IRGC naval commander Tangsiri

Iran War

1 min read

Hitting old US bases in Syria: Outdated intelligence or flat-out hostility?

Hitting old US bases in Syria: Outdated intelligence or flat-out hostility?

Omer Ozkizilcik

Trump’s oil war is being measured with the wrong thermometer

Trump’s oil war is being measured with the wrong thermometer

Henry Hopwood-Phillips

Iran war creates accidental opportunities for South Caucasus

Iran war creates accidental opportunities for South Caucasus

Batu Kinayyigit

Kremlin’s Budapest blueprint: How Russia is engineering Orban’s reelection

Kremlin’s Budapest blueprint: How Russia is engineering Orban’s reelection

Goldwater Rule: The Unbearable Lightness of Being Donald Trump

Goldwater Rule: The Unbearable Lightness of Being Donald Trump

A. Craig Copetas

Türkiye’s role in the remaking of Gulf security

Türkiye’s role in the remaking of Gulf security

NATO will certainly outlast Trump & Co.

NATO will certainly outlast Trump & Co.

Iraq wants to be Switzerland, but US-Israel-Iran may turn it into Lebanon

Iraq wants to be Switzerland, but US-Israel-Iran may turn it into Lebanon

Beijing will decide India’s harvest

Beijing will decide India’s harvest

Henry Hopwood-Phillips

No bases, no case? Debunking Iran's Gulf attack narrative

No bases, no case? Debunking Iran's Gulf attack narrative

Painful pressure on Turkish economy and ways to prevent capital flight amid Gulf war

Painful pressure on Turkish economy and ways to prevent capital flight amid Gulf war

Operation Epic Flight: For many, Trump’s fury triggers patriotic freefall

Operation Epic Flight: For many, Trump’s fury triggers patriotic freefall

A. Craig Copetas

Syria’s silent rebuilding while watching the Iran war from afar

Syria’s silent rebuilding while watching the Iran war from afar

Enes Berna Kilic

What Xi didn’t say: Strategic power of China’s silence on Iran

What Xi didn’t say: Strategic power of China’s silence on Iran

My reality vs Bennett's: Tracing faith across Türkiye’s Christian landscape

My reality vs Bennett's: Tracing faith across Türkiye’s Christian landscape

Sophie Fullerton

Iran's war opens a window for Türkiye and PUK to recalibrate ties

Iran's war opens a window for Türkiye and PUK to recalibrate ties

Trumpian way: Buy more time and hit harder?

Trumpian way: Buy more time and hit harder?

Omer Ozkizilcik

The 95% problem: Why Türkiye’s streets belong to male rage

The 95% problem: Why Türkiye’s streets belong to male rage

Selin Hacialioglu

$A fractured alliance: Europe’s uneasy distance from US wars$

A fractured alliance: Europe’s uneasy distance from US wars

Iran gains respect in Arab Street—and that is dangerous

Iran gains respect in Arab Street—and that is dangerous

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'The red whisperer': Tracing back 1919 'honey trap' operations in Ottoman Istanbul

Ottoman History

'The red whisperer': Tracing back 1919 'honey trap' operations in Ottoman Istanbul

A 1919 Kazim Karabekir report alleged that a Bolshevik network in Istanbul used ...

Turkish actor Haluk Bilginer highlights Angelina Jolie’s sincerity after 'Maria' film collaboration

Haluk Bilginer

Turkish actor Haluk Bilginer highlights Angelina Jolie’s sincerity after 'Maria' film collaboration

Haluk Bilginer calls Angelina Jolie sincere and grounded, while reflecting on ac...

Istanbul hosts packed cultural week with exhibitions, concerts, theater from April 1

cultural events in Istanbul

Istanbul hosts packed cultural week with exhibitions, concerts, theater from April 1

Full week of concerts, theater performances, exhibitions across major venues, in...

Turkish Cuisine

Otto Eats: Two nations, one spoon and the slow surrender of an onion

featured

featured

6 min read

Otto Eats: Two nations, one spoon and the slow surrender of an onion

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

Officials warn against unnecessary travel as heavy rain soaks Istanbul

Officials warn against unnecessary travel as heavy rain soaks Istanbul

Safer food costs up to 73% more in Türkiye as pesticide concerns grow

Safer food costs up to 73% more in Türkiye as pesticide concerns grow

All you need to know about Türkiye’s nationwide 5G rollout starting April 1

All you need to know about Türkiye’s nationwide 5G rollout starting April 1

Editor's Pick

Ankara-Islamabad axis aims to prevent Saudi Arabia from entering Iran war alongside US-Israel

Ankara-Islamabad axis aims to prevent Saudi Arabia from entering Iran war alongside US-Israel

Türkiye and Pakistan stepped in at the precise moment when Saudi Arabia was nearing the threshold of entering the war alongside the United States

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Israel targeted desalination plant in Kuwait, Iran alleges

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Iranian missile intercepted in Turkish airspace, fourth incident in a month

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Iran targets UAE oil hub bypassing Hormuz, adding pressure on oil market

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Iran's parliament passes Hormuz toll law in defiance of international maritime rules

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Flights resume at Sabiha Gokcen Airport after Istanbul weather disruption

Turkish nationalist leader calls for regime change in Israel 'if any should occur' in Middle East

Turkish nationalist leader calls for regime change in Israel 'if any should occur' in Middle East

Politics

6 min read

Bahceli criticized what he calls the restructuring of the Middle East by the international community

Bursa Mayor Mustafa Bozbey detained on corruption charges

Politics

6 min read

Bursa Metropolitan Mayor Mustafa Bozbey has been detained in a corruption investigation launched by local prosecutors

Bursa Mayor Mustafa Bozbey detained on corruption charges

Former Turkish spy caught near Syria-Lebanon border over leaks

Crime

4 min read

Onder Sigircikoglu, who was a former Turkish spy, is accused of working for the Assad regime in recent years

Former Turkish spy caught near Syria-Lebanon border over leaks

‘I don’t want to die’: Influencer alleges doctor sent threats after botched surgery

Crime

2 min read

Influencer in Istanbul says repeated surgeries after cosmetic procedures led to complaint against her doctor, then to threats that she reported to police

‘I don’t want to die’: Influencer alleges doctor sent threats after botched surgery

Türkiye's central bank opens $5B dollar-for-lira swap to mitigate liquidity risks amid Iran war

Türkiye's central bank opens $5B dollar-for-lira swap to mitigate liquidity risks amid Iran war

turkish lira

5 min read

Oil drops as US weighs ending Iran war without Hormuz reopening

Oil drops as US weighs ending Iran war without Hormuz reopening

Global Markets

4 min read

World’s No. 2 honey producer Türkiye to host 2027 ‘Beekeeping Olympics’

World’s No. 2 honey producer Türkiye to host 2027 ‘Beekeeping Olympics’

beekeeping Olympics

3 min read

Massive oil leak feared after Iran attack on Kuwaiti tanker 'Al Salmi' off Dubai coast

Massive oil leak feared after Iran attack on Kuwaiti tanker 'Al Salmi' off Dubai coast

Strait Of Hormuz

5 min read

Authorities confirm response teams successfully 'contained the incident,' Dubai Media Office says

Hormuz 'will be open one way or another': Rubio

Hormuz 'will be open one way or another': Rubio

Iran War

13 min read

Rubio tells Hormuz will open 'one way or another,' calling war objectives with Iran achievable 'in weeks,' as he says NATO may need re-examination

Three Chinese ships pass through Strait of Hormuz as shipping slowdown persists

Three Chinese ships pass through Strait of Hormuz as shipping slowdown persists

Strait Of Hormuz

6 min read

Successful transit reportedly marks first 'confirmed crossing by a major container carrier since the start of the conflict'

Four Israeli soldiers killed in Hezbollah clash in southern Lebanon

Four Israeli soldiers killed in Hezbollah clash in southern Lebanon

southern Lebanon

7 min read

4 Israeli soldiers from the Nahal Brigade were killed in a Hezbollah clash in southern Lebanon, as Hezbollah claims 40 attacks in 24 hours

Pentagon denies Hegseth's broker sought defense ETF investment before Iran attack

Pentagon denies Hegseth's broker sought defense ETF investment before Iran attack

Americas

4 min read

Russia expels UK diplomat over spying allegations

Russia expels UK diplomat over spying allegations

World

4 min read

Rule of three: Three paintings by 3 masters stolen in 3-minute heist in Italy

Rule of three: Three paintings by 3 masters stolen in 3-minute heist in Italy

World

3 min read

Japan’s sakura season blooms between celebration and farewell

Japan’s sakura season blooms between celebration and farewell

Travel

Safer food costs up to 73% more in Türkiye as pesticide concerns grow

Safer food costs up to 73% more in Türkiye as pesticide concerns grow

Health

5 min read

Officials warn against unnecessary travel as heavy rain soaks Istanbul

Officials warn against unnecessary travel as heavy rain soaks Istanbul

Istanbul weather warning

5 min read

Celine Dion announces comeback after years-long battle with rare neurological disease

Celine Dion announces comeback after years-long battle with rare neurological disease

Music

6 min read

Canadian singer says she is 'so ready' to return to the stage with a 10-night show spread across September and October

Applications open for Türkiye Pavilion at 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale

Venice Architecture Biennale

3 min read

Türkiye opens call for 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale Pavilion, inviting interdisciplinary teams to submit proposals by June 10

Applications open for Türkiye Pavilion at 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale

Istanbul hosts packed cultural week with exhibitions, concerts, theater from April 1

cultural events in Istanbul

5 min read

Full week of concerts, theater performances, exhibitions across major venues, including AKM Zorlu PSM, Istanbul Modern from April 1 to April 5

Istanbul hosts packed cultural week with exhibitions, concerts, theater from April 1

'The red whisperer': Tracing back 1919 'honey trap' operations in Ottoman Istanbul

Ottoman History

5 min read

A 1919 Kazim Karabekir report alleged that a Bolshevik network in Istanbul used women and propaganda to influence French soldiers

'The red whisperer': Tracing back 1919 'honey trap' operations in Ottoman Istanbul

Galatasaray among clubs tracking Bernardo Silva as exit from Manchester City looms

Galatasaray among clubs tracking Bernardo Silva as exit from Manchester City looms

Galatasaray

2 min read

Fenerbahce decides to keep Marco Asensio despite growing European interest

Fenerbahce decides to keep Marco Asensio despite growing European interest

Fenerbahce

1 min read

Late-night fireworks target Türkiye squad ahead of crucial Kosovo clash

Late-night fireworks target Türkiye squad ahead of crucial Kosovo clash

2026 FIFA World Cup

2 min read

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

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64

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FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

27

60

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

27

60

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

27

52

5

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

27

43

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GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

26

43

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

26

35

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GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

27

33

9

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

27

33

10

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

27

31

11

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

27

30

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

26

30

13

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

27

25

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HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

27

25

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KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

27

24

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ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

27

23

17

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

27

22

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

27

17

19

SİPAY BODRUM FK

BODRUM FK

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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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12 years, 4 countries, final capture: Turkish intelligence's pursuit of former Turkish spy

12 years, 4 countries, final capture: Turkish intelligence's pursuit of former Turkish spy

Mar 31 2026

OpenClaw leads charge as AI agents define 2026 tech landscape

OpenClaw leads charge as AI agents define 2026 tech landscape

Mar 31 2026

Turkish nationalist leader calls for regime change in Israel 'if any should occur' in Middle East

Turkish nationalist leader calls for regime change in Israel 'if any should occur' in Middle East

Mar 31 2026

Massive oil leak feared after Iran attack on Kuwaiti tanker 'Al Salmi' off Dubai coast

Massive oil leak feared after Iran attack on Kuwaiti tanker 'Al Salmi' off Dubai coast

Mar 31 2026

Türkiye's central bank opens $5B dollar-for-lira swap to mitigate liquidity risks amid Iran war

Türkiye's central bank opens $5B dollar-for-lira swap to mitigate liquidity risks amid Iran war

Mar 31 2026

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