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Iran warns of ‘firm, decisive’ response to any escalation

Iran War

1 min read

'The Armed Forces will not allow Trump to fabricate false and baseless narratives,' says commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters

Iran warns of ‘firm, decisive’ response to any escalation

Iran state TV says no delegation has left for US talks in Pakistan

Iran talks

1 min read

The broadcaster cites remarks by Iranian officials indicating that further participation in talks depends on changes in Washington’s approach

Iran state TV says no delegation has left for US talks in Pakistan

110 miners detained in Türkiye as protest over unpaid wages turns into hunger strike

Mining

3 min read

110 miners detained in Türkiye as protest over unpaid wages turns into hunger strike

Israel vows pressure campaign to disarm Hezbollah in Lebanon

Israel hezbollah

2 min read

Israel vows pressure campaign to disarm Hezbollah in Lebanon

Texas firm that quietly turned Pakistan into key power broker in Iran war

Exclusive

Exclusive

Pakistan

8 min read

Texas firm that quietly turned Pakistan into key power broker in Iran war

Through intensive lobbying efforts, Pakistan has pivoted from the sidelines to become the one mediator US and Iran can’t ignore

Trump says Iran deal will be finalized as Tehran rejects talks under ‘threats’

Iran War

2 min read

Trump says Iran deal to be signed 'today' in Pakistan

Iran talks

4 min read

The naked and the dead, from diplomacy to detonation

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

The naked and the dead, from diplomacy to detonation

Opinion

6 min read

What Istanbul's sudden residence sponsorship ban means for lawful residents

Explainer

Explainer

What Istanbul's sudden residence sponsorship ban means for lawful residents

Expats

5 min read

Apple shifts from operational scale to engineering innovation under John Ternus

Tech

4 min read

Spotlight

'Türkiye’s disinflation program has collapsed,' pro-gov't daily targets Simsek

'Türkiye’s disinflation program has collapsed,' pro-gov't daily targets Simsek

Money Talks

6 min read

EU chief warns region must not fall under 'Russia, Türkiye and China influence'

EU chief warns region must not fall under 'Russia, Türkiye and China influence'

Europe

3 min read

Iran restarts first Istanbul flights on April 21 as airspace partially reopens

Iran restarts first Istanbul flights on April 21 as airspace partially reopens

Aviation

1 min read

Damascus' strategic thinking kept Syria out of Iran war, Turkish envoy says

Damascus' strategic thinking kept Syria out of Iran war, Turkish envoy says

Syria

4 min read

War, displacement and Hezbollah–Israel crossfire

War, displacement and Hezbollah–Israel crossfire

Why Syria-Israel deal fell through

Why Syria-Israel deal fell through

Omer Ozkizilcik

Antalya Diplomacy Forum: Tan suits, peacemakers and a world bigger than 5

Antalya Diplomacy Forum: Tan suits, peacemakers and a world bigger than 5

Iran came in black and left with the argument

Iran came in black and left with the argument

Greek Watergate: Shh… the state is listening

Greek Watergate: Shh… the state is listening

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

DoorDash war: Welcome to global gig-economy summit of the damned

DoorDash war: Welcome to global gig-economy summit of the damned

A. Craig Copetas

The doorman’s new lease: Transactional logic of US–Indonesia pact

The doorman’s new lease: Transactional logic of US–Indonesia pact

Enes Berna Kilic

The Columbine effect: Behavioral contagion and school attacks in Türkiye

The Columbine effect: Behavioral contagion and school attacks in Türkiye

Orban’s loss deals painful blow to Putin and global far right

Orban’s loss deals painful blow to Putin and global far right

Is SDF integrating into Syrian state?

Is SDF integrating into Syrian state?

Omer Ozkizilcik

Why Islamabad talks were and are bound to stall

Why Islamabad talks were and are bound to stall

Deniz Karakullukcu

Strategic logic of Türkiye’s missile transformation

Strategic logic of Türkiye’s missile transformation

Arda Mevlutoglu

The fall of Viktor Orban: A bitter defeat for Trump and global right

The fall of Viktor Orban: A bitter defeat for Trump and global right

At home and abroad, instant karma begins to corrode Trump’s American scheme

At home and abroad, instant karma begins to corrode Trump’s American scheme

A. Craig Copetas

Is Turkish economy emerging as a winner on the Middle East chessboard?

Is Turkish economy emerging as a winner on the Middle East chessboard?

Omer Faruk Bingol

Why Ukraine’s resistance matters to Kosovo and Bosnia

Why Ukraine’s resistance matters to Kosovo and Bosnia

'All-or-nothing' trap: Why US and Iran need interim deal

'All-or-nothing' trap: Why US and Iran need interim deal

Omer Ozkizilcik

Will US buy Netanyahu's Türkiye narrative?

Will US buy Netanyahu's Türkiye narrative?

'Cry Conscription' and let slip the dogs of war

'Cry Conscription' and let slip the dogs of war

A. Craig Copetas

After 16 years of Orban: Decoding Peter Magyar’s historic victory in Hungary

After 16 years of Orban: Decoding Peter Magyar’s historic victory in Hungary

Mustafa Cuhadar

Discover

Southern Europe and Türkiye capture displaced travel demand for summer 2026

Travel

Southern Europe and Türkiye capture displaced travel demand for summer 2026

Global travelers are actively redirecting their summer plans toward stable Europ...

Hidden heritage in Cappadocia set to open up as new cultural destination

Cappadocia

Hidden heritage in Cappadocia set to open up as new cultural destination

Hidden Cappadocia site Meryem Ana Mountain is being restored, revealing multi-la...

Fenerbahce Opet seals 3rd EuroLeague title with win over Galatasaray

FIBA Women EuroLeague

Fenerbahce Opet seals 3rd EuroLeague title with win over Galatasaray

Fenerbahce Opet beats Galatasaray 68–55 to win the Women's EuroLeague, sealing t...

Turkish Cuisine

Centuries-old Abdigor kofte keeps culinary tradition alive in eastern Türkiye

Food

2 min read

Centuries-old Abdigor kofte keeps culinary tradition alive in eastern Türkiye

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

New Turkish school security measures reshape daily routines for families

New Turkish school security measures reshape daily routines for families

By Selin Hacialioglu

Türkiye records massive rent inflation far beyond all European averages

Türkiye records massive rent inflation far beyond all European averages

Türkiye still safe for travel despite war next door

Türkiye still safe for travel despite war next door

By Türkiye Today Staff

Editor's Pick

Quo vadis, Ankara-Washington relations?

Quo vadis, Ankara-Washington relations?

Turkish-American relations gain positive momentum in Trump's second term, but many critical questions remain unanswered

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7.7-magnitude quake strikes northern Japan, tsunami warning issued

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Trump says Iran deal to be signed 'today' in Pakistan

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Zelenskyy announces 10-year weapons deals with Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar

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Russia's economy faltering despite oil windfall, Sweden warns

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UAE seeks dollar swap line from US as Iran war drains economy: Report

110 miners detained in Türkiye as protest over unpaid wages turns into hunger strike

110 miners detained in Türkiye as protest over unpaid wages turns into hunger strike

Mining

5 min read

Doruk miners protesting unpaid wages and severance were detained in Ankara as they pushed on with demands for reinstatement and nationalization

AIPAC-funded US senator says Türkiye will never get F-35 jets

Defense

5 min read

US Sen. Rick Scott says Türkiye will never get F-35 jets, while Ankara says the process is being reassessed alongside F-16 procurement

AIPAC-funded US senator says Türkiye will never get F-35 jets

What Istanbul's sudden residence sponsorship ban means for lawful residents

Explainer

Explainer

8 min read

Türkiye abolishes Istanbul's migration sponsorship system to curb widespread fraud while unintentionally penalizing legitimate residents

What Istanbul's sudden residence sponsorship ban means for lawful residents

Erdogan pledges school safety overhaul after Türkiye's deadliest school shooting

Nation

10 min read

Erdogan, addressing nation after Türkiye's deadliest school shooting, vows zero compromise on school safety and announces surveillance, counselling

Erdogan pledges school safety overhaul after Türkiye's deadliest school shooting

Apple shifts from operational scale to engineering innovation under John Ternus

Apple shifts from operational scale to engineering innovation under John Ternus

Tech

6 min read

Turkish white goods maker Arcelik sells majority stake in Hitachi JV for up to $261M

Turkish white goods maker Arcelik sells majority stake in Hitachi JV for up to $261M

Mergers & acquisitions

4 min read

Crude eases as hopes on Iran talks grow, stocks stay resilient

Crude eases as hopes on Iran talks grow, stocks stay resilient

Global Markets

3 min read

Iran warns of ‘firm, decisive’ response to any escalation

Iran warns of ‘firm, decisive’ response to any escalation

Iran War

4 min read

'The Armed Forces will not allow Trump to fabricate false and baseless narratives,' says commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters

Israel vows pressure campaign to disarm Hezbollah in Lebanon

Israel vows pressure campaign to disarm Hezbollah in Lebanon

Israel hezbollah

5 min read

Israel says it is using military and diplomatic pressure to disarm Hezbollah in Lebanon, as troops remain active despite a truce

Iran state TV says no delegation has left for US talks in Pakistan

Iran state TV says no delegation has left for US talks in Pakistan

Iran talks

4 min read

“So far, no delegation from Iran has departed for Islamabad, Iranian state TV says

Exclusive—Texas firm that quietly turned Pakistan into key power broker in Iran war

Exclusive

Exclusive

Exclusive—Texas firm that quietly turned Pakistan into key power broker in Iran war

Pakistan

11 min read

Through intensive lobbying efforts, Pakistan has pivoted from the sidelines to become the one mediator US and Iran can’t ignore

6.0-magnitude earthquake shakes eastern Indonesia, no tsunami threat reported

6.0-magnitude earthquake shakes eastern Indonesia, no tsunami threat reported

Indonesia earthquake

1 min read

Saudi objection stalls Pakistan's $1.5B Sudan weapons deal: Report

Saudi objection stalls Pakistan's $1.5B Sudan weapons deal: Report

World

6 min read

Rutte heads to Ankara for talks with Erdogan, discuss Türkiye’s NATO role

Rutte heads to Ankara for talks with Erdogan, discuss Türkiye’s NATO role

NATO

3 min read

Türkiye’s Araban, Taskopru garlic breaks into world’s top 5 on TasteAtlas list

Türkiye’s Araban, Taskopru garlic breaks into world’s top 5 on TasteAtlas list

Garlic

1 min read

Lyrid meteor shower peaks this week in moonless skies

Lyrid meteor shower peaks this week in moonless skies

Environment

3 min read

Mussels flex muscles: Glimpse of survival in Türkiye's Marmara Sea

Mussels flex muscles: Glimpse of survival in Türkiye's Marmara Sea

Environment

'Mutter: The Diary of a Mother' to premiere at 2026 Tribeca Festival

'Mutter: The Diary of a Mother' to premiere at 2026 Tribeca Festival

Tribeca Festival 2026

3 min read

"Mutter: The Diary of a Mother" by Alphan Eseli will debut at the 2026 Tribeca Festival, bringing Turkish cinema to a global audience

New 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu' trailer builds anticipation for May debut

The Mandalorian & Grogu

1 min read

New trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu drops ahead of its May 22, 2026 cinema release, expanding the Star Wars story on the big screen

New 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu' trailer builds anticipation for May debut

170-year-old photos from Hungarian archives reveal Istanbul’s past

photo exhibiton

2 min read

Rare 1850s photos of Istanbul, once scattered worldwide, return from Hungarian archives for a landmark exhibition in the city

170-year-old photos from Hungarian archives reveal Istanbul’s past

Anatolia’s oldest state high school marks 141 years of uninterrupted education

History

6 min read

Anatolia's first state high school, founded in Kastamonu in 1885, marks 141 years while teaching students and preserving its history

Anatolia’s oldest state high school marks 141 years of uninterrupted education

Zeynep Sonmez hits career high, climbs to world No. 67 in WTA rankings

Zeynep Sonmez hits career high, climbs to world No. 67 in WTA rankings

WTA rankings

2 min read

Hagi takes charge of Romania after Lucescu’s passing, federation confirms

Hagi takes charge of Romania after Lucescu’s passing, federation confirms

Football

2 min read

Galatasaray ranks among top 20 most successful global football clubs

Galatasaray ranks among top 20 most successful global football clubs

Football

5 min read

Club

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P

1

GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

30

71

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

30

67

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

30

65

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

30

55

5

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

30

48

6

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

30

48

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

30

42

8

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

30

37

9

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RIZESPOR

30

37

10

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

30

37

11

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

30

36

12

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

30

33

13

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

30

31

14

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

30

28

15

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

30

25

16

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

30

25

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

30

23

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

30

20

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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110 miners detained in Türkiye as protest over unpaid wages turns into hunger strike

110 miners detained in Türkiye as protest over unpaid wages turns into hunger strike

Apr 21 2026

Iran warns of ‘firm, decisive’ response to any escalation

Iran warns of ‘firm, decisive’ response to any escalation

Apr 21 2026

Apple shifts from operational scale to engineering innovation under John Ternus

Apple shifts from operational scale to engineering innovation under John Ternus

Apr 21 2026

Israel vows pressure campaign to disarm Hezbollah in Lebanon

Israel vows pressure campaign to disarm Hezbollah in Lebanon

Apr 21 2026

Turkish white goods maker Arcelik sells majority stake in Hitachi JV for up to $261M

Turkish white goods maker Arcelik sells majority stake in Hitachi JV for up to $261M

Apr 21 2026

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