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

Americas

10 min read

The operation followed months of intelligence preparation beginning last August, a context that shapes how de la Torre separates what appears covert f...

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

Cuba may seek deal to 'be free again': Trump

Cuba

2 min read

US President says the island nation may soon seek an agreement, linking the possibility of mounting pressure over its oil supply

Cuba may seek deal to 'be free again': Trump

AJet flight to Tehran makes emergency landing in Ankara

Middle East

1 min read

AJet flight to Tehran makes emergency landing in Ankara

Türkiye says Gaza ceasefire grows fragile after Israeli ceasefire violations

Gaza

3 min read

Türkiye says Gaza ceasefire grows fragile after Israeli ceasefire violations

US, Iran continue dialogue as both sides signal progress

Iran

3 min read

US, Iran continue dialogue as both sides signal progress

Officials from both sides confirm that talks are progressing, despite tensions and media speculation over a possible confrontation

Trump denies weekend Iran strike reports, emphasizes negotiation over military action

World

5 min read

Tehran ready for 'fair and equitable' nuclear deal

Middle East

8 min read

'Narratives Under Occupation' opens fifth Ramallah Art Fair with 42 artists

'Narratives Under Occupation' opens fifth Ramallah Art Fair with 42 artists

Ramallah Art Fair

3 min read

Pietro Mascagni’s fiery opera brings Sicilian drama to Türkiye's Samsun

Pietro Mascagni’s fiery opera brings Sicilian drama to Türkiye's Samsun

Events

1 min read

Fenerbahce reportedly loses race for Lookman to Atletico

Fenerbahce

1 min read

Spotlight

Can Türkiye prevent what is going to happen in Iran?

Can Türkiye prevent what is going to happen in Iran?

Saturday's Wrap-up

3 min read

Is slavery legal again in Afghanistan?

Is slavery legal again in Afghanistan?

Afghanistan

18 min read

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

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

Op-Ed

6 min read

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

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

analysis

5 min read

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

Trump’s Board of Peace: Jackpot or trap for Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan?

Trump’s Board of Peace: Jackpot or trap for Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan?

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

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

What is al-Sharaa’s strategy against the YPG?

What is al-Sharaa’s strategy against the YPG?

What happened to Türkiye’s 'shrinking middle' in recent years?

What happened to Türkiye’s 'shrinking middle' in recent years?

Enes Berna Kilic

YPG's last choice: Implement Damascus deal or face military defeat

YPG's last choice: Implement Damascus deal or face military defeat

Omer Ozkizilcik

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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 ...

Slippery but sacred: How oil wrestling still shapes Turkish identity

featured

Slippery but sacred: How oil wrestling still shapes Turkish identity

From UNESCO recognition to Kirkpinar’s muddy fields, oil wrestling links Ottoman...

Bodies, blackouts and bullets: Iranians describe a nation under siege

featured

Bodies, blackouts and bullets: Iranians describe a nation under siege

Civilian Iranian voice abroad, medical worker testimonies, human rights data rev...

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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From Roman ruins to river views: Chasing heart of Adana

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AJet flight to Tehran makes emergency landing in Ankara

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Nipah virus risk low after two cases reported in India

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How Tehran turned strategic failure into regional risk

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Bahrain tests emergency alert system amid looming US attack on Iran

Hasan Can Kaya, Reynmen land in hot water as Istanbul drug probe widens

Hasan Can Kaya, Reynmen land in hot water as Istanbul drug probe widens

drug probe

1 min read

Well-known Turkish entertainers, including comedian Hasan Can Kaya and singer-influencer Reynmen, were among 26 detained in an Istanbul drug probe today

Steam, Epic face 90% access restrictions under Turkish platform regulations

Nation

5 min read

Türkiye proposes legislation requiring gaming platforms like Steam and Epic Games to establish local offices or face 90% bandwidth throttling

Steam, Epic face 90% access restrictions under Turkish platform regulations

Türkiye won’t base national security on ‘single alliance’: Defense Minister

Diplomacy

9 min read

Defense Minister Guler Ankara plans national security with "multi-dimensional approach," not solely dependent on single alliance

Türkiye won’t base national security on ‘single alliance’: Defense Minister

Türkiye freezes $550M in crypto linked to betting kingpin Sahin as extradition looms

Crime

4 min read

Authorities say extradition procedures for Sahin to Türkiye are currently ongoing

Türkiye freezes $550M in crypto linked to betting kingpin Sahin as extradition looms

Turkish trade minister dismisses concerns over EU–India deal impact on Türkiye

Turkish trade minister dismisses concerns over EU–India deal impact on Türkiye

Business

10 min read

Cost of living bites harder in Türkiye

Cost of living bites harder in Türkiye

Economy

4 min read

Skip dinner or buy a coat in Türkiye

Skip dinner or buy a coat in Türkiye

Inflation

2 min read

AJet flight to Tehran makes emergency landing in Ankara

AJet flight to Tehran makes emergency landing in Ankara

Middle East

1 min read

Aircraft resumes journey to Tehran after passenger evacuated because of a medical emergency

Türkiye says Gaza ceasefire grows fragile after Israeli ceasefire violations

Türkiye says Gaza ceasefire grows fragile after Israeli ceasefire violations

Gaza

7 min read

'Türkiye strongly condemns the attacks carried out by Israel today against the Gaza Strip and its continued ceasefire violations,' the statement says

'Butcher of Hama’ Rifaat al-Assad sought $200M exit deal: Probe

'Butcher of Hama’ Rifaat al-Assad sought $200M exit deal: Probe

Syria

4 min read

An Al Jazeera 360 film exposes how Rifaat al-Assad amassed a vast European fortune

Rafah border crossing to reopen for limited travel as part of Gaza truce

Rafah border crossing to reopen for limited travel as part of Gaza truce

Gaza truce

3 min read

A new Palestinian technocratic body is set to enter Gaza to oversee basic governance under 2nd phase the of the US-brokered ceasefire

Cuba may seek deal to 'be free again': Trump

Cuba may seek deal to 'be free again': Trump

Cuba

3 min read

NYT journalist solicited Epstein's help with Istanbul Robert College fundraising

NYT journalist solicited Epstein's help with Istanbul Robert College fundraising

World

6 min read

Trump denies weekend Iran strike reports, emphasizes negotiation over military action

Trump denies weekend Iran strike reports, emphasizes negotiation over military action

World

10 min read

5.2-magnitude earthquake hits southern Iran

5.2-magnitude earthquake hits southern Iran

Environment

1 min read

Gediz Delta faces biodiversity risk as drought worsens pollution

Gediz Delta faces biodiversity risk as drought worsens pollution

Environment

9 min read

Türkiye moves to tighten smoking ban, redefining semi-open spaces as indoors

Türkiye moves to tighten smoking ban, redefining semi-open spaces as indoors

smoking ban

3 min read

Pietro Mascagni’s fiery opera brings Sicilian drama to Türkiye's Samsun

Pietro Mascagni’s fiery opera brings Sicilian drama to Türkiye's Samsun

Events

1 min read

The renowned work by composer Pietro Mascagni was staged by the Samsun State Opera and Ballet to a strong audience interest

Is that Meloni? Restored angel fresco in Rome basilica triggers look-alike debate

History

4 min read

A restored angel fresco in Rome’s San Lorenzo in Lucina Basilica is said to resemble Meloni, prompting debate and calls for review

Is that Meloni? Restored angel fresco in Rome basilica triggers look-alike debate

Riyadh in art mode as 3rd edition of Diriyah Biennale opens

Events

5 min read

The 3rd Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale has opened in Riyadh, bringing together over 65 artists from 37 countries until May 2

Riyadh in art mode as 3rd edition of Diriyah Biennale opens

From Roman ruins to river views: Chasing heart of Adana

Culture

From Roman ruins to river views: Chasing heart of Adana

Fenerbahce reportedly loses race for Lookman to Atletico

Fenerbahce reportedly loses race for Lookman to Atletico

Fenerbahce

3 min read

Sidiki Cherif arrives in Istanbul for Fenerbahce transfer talks

Sidiki Cherif arrives in Istanbul for Fenerbahce transfer talks

Football

1 min read

Türkiye's Kocaelispor bring in Man City midfielder Mahamadou Susoho

Türkiye's Kocaelispor bring in Man City midfielder Mahamadou Susoho

Football

2 min read

Club

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

19

46

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FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

19

43

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

19

25

9

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

19

24

10

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

20

22

11

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

20

20

12

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

20

20

13

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

19

19

14

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

20

19

15

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

20

18

16

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

20

16

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

19

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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Balkan truckers choke EU borders over entry-exit rules

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

Bayraktar Kizilelma unmanned fighter jet's first serial unit completes maiden flight

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

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

Feb 01 2026

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

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

Feb 01 2026

'Narratives Under Occupation' opens fifth Ramallah Art Fair with 42 artists

'Narratives Under Occupation' opens fifth Ramallah Art Fair with 42 artists

Feb 01 2026

Cuba may seek deal to 'be free again': Trump

Cuba may seek deal to 'be free again': Trump

Feb 01 2026

Pietro Mascagni’s fiery opera brings Sicilian drama to Türkiye's Samsun

Pietro Mascagni’s fiery opera brings Sicilian drama to Türkiye's Samsun

Feb 01 2026

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