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UAE didn't just quit OPEC, it chose Washington over Riyadh

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

5 min read

UAE's departure from OPEC is driven by production caps, Saudi rivalry, US alignment, and post-Hormuz financial pressure, not a simple policy dispute

UAE didn't just quit OPEC, it chose Washington over Riyadh

Ukraine strikes 2 Russian 'shadow fleet' tankers at Novorossiysk: Zelenskyy

Ukraine war

3 min read VIDEO

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine struck two Russian shadow fleet tankers at Novorossiysk as drone war escalates

Ukraine strikes 2 Russian 'shadow fleet' tankers at Novorossiysk: Zelenskyy

Türkiye criticizes Greece over silence on Israel's attack on Gaza-bound flotilla

Global Sumud Flotilla

4 min read

Türkiye criticizes Greece over silence on Israel's attack on Gaza-bound flotilla

Israel greenlights plan for two F-35, F-15IA fighter squadrons from US

Israel

2 min read

Israel greenlights plan for two F-35, F-15IA fighter squadrons from US

Iran's Revolutionary Guards claims Trump is 'cornered'

Iran War

2 min read

Iran's Revolutionary Guards claims Trump is 'cornered'

Iran's IRGC says Trump must choose between an impossible military operation or a bad deal as US military aircraft continue to flood the Middle East

Iran gives US a month to end blockade as Trump weighs strike options

Iran War

2 min read

Iran says 'ball in US court', but ready for talks or war

Iran Us Talks

4 min read

California to fine companies as driverless cars break traffic rules under new law

California to fine companies as driverless cars break traffic rules under new law

USA

2 min read

Otto Eats: Imam bayildi, or how to love an aubergine properly

Featured

Featured

Otto Eats: Imam bayildi, or how to love an aubergine properly

Food

7 min read

Hull City clinches play-off spot as owner Ilicali breaks down in tears

Championship

2 min read VIDEO

Spotlight

Iran 'nationalizes' Strait of Hormuz, bars Israeli ships from passage

Iran 'nationalizes' Strait of Hormuz, bars Israeli ships from passage

Hormuz Crisis

2 min read

How Bosnia's gas pipeline became a transatlantic battleground

How Bosnia's gas pipeline became a transatlantic battleground

Op-Ed

7 min read

'UAE no longer wants to act within Saudi-defined framework': Expert

'UAE no longer wants to act within Saudi-defined framework': Expert

Interview

5 min read

Pentagon orders withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany

Pentagon orders withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany

Withdrawal

2 min read

Madness in margins: Data charts slow, elegant collapse of American psyche

Madness in margins: Data charts slow, elegant collapse of American psyche

A. Craig Copetas

Edward Wortley Montagu: The gentleman who turned Turk

Edward Wortley Montagu: The gentleman who turned Turk

Henry Hopwood-Phillips

Is the European project falling apart amid war in Ukraine?

Is the European project falling apart amid war in Ukraine?

The first audible crack: Germany’s Merz breaks with Trump on Iran

The first audible crack: Germany’s Merz breaks with Trump on Iran

From high hopes to deep despair in post-Assad Syria

From high hopes to deep despair in post-Assad Syria

Omer Ozkizilcik

Divorce in the desert after 60 years: UAE walks out on OPEC

Divorce in the desert after 60 years: UAE walks out on OPEC

A. Craig Copetas

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Pakistan edge toward a new bloc

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Pakistan edge toward a new bloc

Hormuz crisis is diplomatic cover for UAE's exit from OPEC—Here's why

Hormuz crisis is diplomatic cover for UAE's exit from OPEC—Here's why

The great Gulf divorce: Is UAE’s OPEC exit an American victory or strategic liability?

The great Gulf divorce: Is UAE’s OPEC exit an American victory or strategic liability?

Enes Berna Kilic

Russia’s transition from outcast to global backup plan amid Hormuz crisis

Russia’s transition from outcast to global backup plan amid Hormuz crisis

Deniz Karakullukcu

Trump pushes NATO partners into Türkiye’s space

Trump pushes NATO partners into Türkiye’s space

Trump, AI and the ghost of Johnny Peanuts: High stakes in America’s new casino age

Trump, AI and the ghost of Johnny Peanuts: High stakes in America’s new casino age

A. Craig Copetas

Beyond PKK's disarmament: Why terrorist networks don’t simply disappear

Beyond PKK's disarmament: Why terrorist networks don’t simply disappear

Unmet goals and the great Saudi calibration: What's next for Vision 2030?

Unmet goals and the great Saudi calibration: What's next for Vision 2030?

Snail’s pace of justice: A new era for Syria begins

Snail’s pace of justice: A new era for Syria begins

Omer Ozkizilcik

Türkiye challenges Dubai as new safe haven: How will it work?

Türkiye challenges Dubai as new safe haven: How will it work?

Omer Faruk Bingol

Why Hormuz crisis won’t derail Beijing’s energy security

Why Hormuz crisis won’t derail Beijing’s energy security

Why EU needs Türkiye's influence in Western Balkans

Why EU needs Türkiye's influence in Western Balkans

Batu Kinayyigit

The painful truth behind Ursula’s slip-up

The painful truth behind Ursula’s slip-up

Calculated courtesy: Why China’s latest diplomacy is no peace offering

Calculated courtesy: Why China’s latest diplomacy is no peace offering

Discover

Post-Netanyahu Israel may seek to repair Middle East ties: Analyst

Interview

Post-Netanyahu Israel may seek to repair Middle East ties: Analyst

Israel’s elections may decide Netanyahu’s future, but Iran threats, security con...

Türkiye cancels planned 930% increase in residence permit fees

Expats

Türkiye cancels planned 930% increase in residence permit fees

Türkiye has canceled a planned May 1 increase in residence permit fees, keeping ...

Pierre Loti—French novelist who loved Istanbul

History

Pierre Loti—French novelist who loved Istanbul

A childhood memory in Istanbul unfolds into the story of Pierre Loti, love, exil...

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

Navigating Istanbul's strict new residence protocols

Navigating Istanbul's strict new residence protocols

Türkiye’s new social media, gaming regulations explained in 5 questions

Türkiye’s new social media, gaming regulations explained in 5 questions

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

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

Editor's Pick

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

Exclusive—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

Most Read

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Türkiye to play North Macedonia and Venezuela in pre-World Cup

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Iran's rejected proposal would open Strait of Hormuz before nuclear talks

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UNESCO-listed historic spring festival to draw 60,000 visitors to Edirne

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One win from glory: Galatasaray sets €10M championship reward

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Several major roads in Ankara to be closed for Tour of Türkiye on May 3

Türkiye criticizes Greece over silence on Israel's attack on Gaza-bound flotilla

Türkiye criticizes Greece over silence on Israel's attack on Gaza-bound flotilla

Global Sumud Flotilla

6 min read

Türkiye says Greece ignored its obligations after Israel attacked the Gaza-bound Sumud Flotilla in Greek search-and-rescue waters

Several major roads in Ankara to be closed for Tour of Türkiye on May 3

Nation

2 min read

Traffic restrictions to begin at 6 a.m. as city prepares for international cycling race concluding in the capital

Several major roads in Ankara to be closed for Tour of Türkiye on May 3

Bartholomew uses 'Constantinople-New Rome' title in letter to Trump, debate grows

Türkiye

8 min read

Debate grows in Türkiye after Patriarch Bartholomew used 'Constantinople' title in letters to global leaders, raising legal and diplomatic questions

Bartholomew uses 'Constantinople-New Rome' title in letter to Trump, debate grows

Nationals from 15 countries land in Istanbul after Israel seizes Gaza flotilla

Nation

1 min read

Nationals from 15 countries have landed in Istanbul after being detained by Israeli military following the interception of the Global Sumud flotilla

Nationals from 15 countries land in Istanbul after Israel seizes Gaza flotilla

Kuwait's crude exports fully halt in April for first time since 1991

Kuwait's crude exports fully halt in April for first time since 1991

Oil

3 min read

OPEC+ reportedly plans oil output hike in first meeting without UAE

OPEC+ reportedly plans oil output hike in first meeting without UAE

Oil

3 min read

Türkiye’s exports jump 22% to $25.4B in April as Gulf trade rebounds 60%

Türkiye’s exports jump 22% to $25.4B in April as Gulf trade rebounds 60%

foreign trade

4 min read

Israel greenlights plan for two F-35, F-15IA fighter squadrons from US

Israel greenlights plan for two F-35, F-15IA fighter squadrons from US

Israel

3 min read

Israel's Ministerial Procurement Committee approves two new fighter squadrons, F-35I and F-15IA, citing the Iran war experience

Iranian supertanker passes US blockade carrying $220M oil cargo: Tracker

Iranian supertanker passes US blockade carrying $220M oil cargo: Tracker

Us Naval Blockade

3 min read

An oil tanker quietly slips through a tightening US naval blockade and heads toward East Asia, according to data

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalized after prison health crisis in Iran

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalized after prison health crisis in Iran

Middle East

4 min read

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi has been hospitalized in Iran after her health worsened in prison, with family warning her life is at risk

Iran 'nationalizes' Strait of Hormuz, bars Israeli ships from passage

Iran 'nationalizes' Strait of Hormuz, bars Israeli ships from passage

Hormuz Crisis

4 min read

Iran moves to tighten control over Hormuz, setting out new rules that would shut Israeli vessels out and channel revenues into military

Ukraine strikes 2 Russian 'shadow fleet' tankers at Novorossiysk: Zelenskyy

Ukraine strikes 2 Russian 'shadow fleet' tankers at Novorossiysk: Zelenskyy

Ukraine war

5 min read

NATO, top Republicans question US troop withdrawal from Germany

NATO, top Republicans question US troop withdrawal from Germany

Germany NATO

6 min read

EgyptAir cancels Mali hajj flights, affecting more than 4,000 pilgrims

EgyptAir cancels Mali hajj flights, affecting more than 4,000 pilgrims

Africa

4 min read

Otto Eats: Imam bayildi, or how to love an aubergine properly

Featured

Featured

Otto Eats: Imam bayildi, or how to love an aubergine properly

Food

13 min read

Reverse tulips bloom among gravestones in eastern Türkiye’s Van

Reverse tulips bloom among gravestones in eastern Türkiye’s Van

Travel

Alzheimer’s study finds one protein may hold key to brain’s cleanup system

Alzheimer’s study finds one protein may hold key to brain’s cleanup system

Health

3 min read

Shakira draws 2 million to Rio's Copacabana for free concert

Shakira draws 2 million to Rio's Copacabana for free concert

Shakira

5 min read

Shakira performs free concert at Rio's Copacabana beach Saturday, drawing an estimated 2 million people to the iconic venue

Japanese, Chinese archaeologists join Türkiye’s Tas Tepeler project

Archaeology

8 min read

Japanese and Chinese teams join Türkiye’s Tas Tepeler Project to trace Neolithic life at Ayanlar and Yogunburc

Japanese, Chinese archaeologists join Türkiye’s Tas Tepeler project

Pamukkale’s Cleopatra Pool returns, offering swim through antiquity

Cleopatra Pool

4 min read

Cleopatra Pool in Pamukkale reopens after upgrades, offering visitors a unique chance to swim in warm thermal waters among ancient ruins

Pamukkale’s Cleopatra Pool returns, offering swim through antiquity

UNESCO-listed historic spring festival to draw 60,000 visitors to Edirne

Events

3 min read

Kakava and Hidirellez festivities in Edirne draw 60,000 visitors and fill hotels to capacity

UNESCO-listed historic spring festival to draw 60,000 visitors to Edirne

Hull City clinches play-off spot as owner Ilicali breaks down in tears

Hull City clinches play-off spot as owner Ilicali breaks down in tears

Championship

4 min read

All-Turkish CEV final set in Istanbul as Eczacibasi faces VakifBank

All-Turkish CEV final set in Istanbul as Eczacibasi faces VakifBank

Volleyball

6 min read

Turkish canoeists claim 8 medals at 2026 Presidential Cup

Turkish canoeists claim 8 medals at 2026 Presidential Cup

Canoeing

1 min read

Club

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P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

32

74

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

32

70

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

32

66

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

32

59

5

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

32

52

6

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

32

51

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

32

48

8

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

32

40

9

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RIZESPOR

32

40

10

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

32

37

11

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

31

36

12

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

31

33

13

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

31

31

14

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

31

28

15

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

31

28

16

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

31

28

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

31

26

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

31

21

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

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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Hezbollah FPV drone destroys Israeli Merkava tank in southern Lebanon

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Iran's Revolutionary Guards claims Trump is 'cornered'

Iran's Revolutionary Guards claims Trump is 'cornered'

May 03 2026

California to fine companies as driverless cars break traffic rules under new law

California to fine companies as driverless cars break traffic rules under new law

May 03 2026

Hull City clinches play-off spot as owner Ilicali breaks down in tears

Hull City clinches play-off spot as owner Ilicali breaks down in tears

May 03 2026

Ukraine strikes 2 Russian 'shadow fleet' tankers at Novorossiysk: Zelenskyy

Ukraine strikes 2 Russian 'shadow fleet' tankers at Novorossiysk: Zelenskyy

May 03 2026

All-Turkish CEV final set in Istanbul as Eczacibasi faces VakifBank

All-Turkish CEV final set in Istanbul as Eczacibasi faces VakifBank

May 03 2026

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