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Zarif’s peace? Sources confirm it's the basis for the brink

Deets

Deets

8 min read

Iran's former foreign minister played an unexpectedly constructive role in laying the framework of a ceasefire between Iran and the US

Zarif’s peace? Sources confirm it's the basis for the brink

Trump sends Vance, Witkoff, Kushner to Islamabad as Iran ceasefire holds under strain

Americas

4 min read

White House announces it is sending JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and adviser Jared Kushner to Islamabad for negotiations with Iran

Trump sends Vance, Witkoff, Kushner to Islamabad as Iran ceasefire holds under strain

Erdogan and Sharif trade thanks over Iran ceasefire roles in phone call

Diplomacy

1 min read

Erdogan and Sharif trade thanks over Iran ceasefire roles in phone call

UAE Mirage jets suspected in post-ceasefire strike on Iranian refinery

Middle East

3 min read

UAE Mirage jets suspected in post-ceasefire strike on Iranian refinery

Trump declares Iran 'regime change,' vows no enrichment and nuclear removal

Iran War

1 min read

Trump declares Iran 'regime change,' vows no enrichment and nuclear removal

Trump claims that Iran has undergone 'regime change,' saying the US will remove all buried nuclear material and permit no uranium enrichment

Iran’s parliament speaker to lead Iran–US talks with VP Vance in Islamabad

Us Iran Ceasefire

5 min read

United States to assist with traffic buildup in Strait of Hormuz: Trump

Iran ceasefire

4 min read

Waiting for Nemesis: Trump’s golden goose faces reckoning

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

Waiting for Nemesis: Trump’s golden goose faces reckoning

Opinion

8 min read

Trump has different partners in Balkans, and his son wants you to accept it

Analysis

Analysis

Trump has different partners in Balkans, and his son wants you to accept it

Donald Trump Jr.

5 min read

Arabesque legend Ibrahim Tatlises rushed to intensive care after sudden illness

Music

4 min read

Iran War

Iran 'begged' for ceasefire, Hegseth says, noting 'Trump chose mercy'

Iran 'begged' for ceasefire, Hegseth says, noting 'Trump chose mercy'

Iran War

4 min read

Iran’s parliament speaker to lead Iran–US talks with VP Vance in Islamabad

Iran’s parliament speaker to lead Iran–US talks with VP Vance in Islamabad

Us Iran Ceasefire

5 min read

US–Iran ceasefire: Who won, and will it hold?

US–Iran ceasefire: Who won, and will it hold?

Analysis

6 min read

'We are not afraid': Beneath the surface of Iran’s silent dissent

'We are not afraid': Beneath the surface of Iran’s silent dissent

Interview

5 min read

Stargate tops Iran's target list amid new style of infrastructure destruction

Stargate tops Iran's target list amid new style of infrastructure destruction

Salih Mustafa Kazdal

Zoot Alors! Macron blows up in smoke as Trump burns NATO

Zoot Alors! Macron blows up in smoke as Trump burns NATO

A. Craig Copetas

Ukrainian anti-drone systems to protect Gulf skies likely to be built in Syria

Ukrainian anti-drone systems to protect Gulf skies likely to be built in Syria

Omer Ozkizilcik

Explosives, elections and energy politics: A moment that could help Orban

Explosives, elections and energy politics: A moment that could help Orban

2 backpacks, 4 kg plastic explosive and a pipeline

2 backpacks, 4 kg plastic explosive and a pipeline

Aerial defense and urban redevelopment: Türkiye’s 'twin Vulcans'

Aerial defense and urban redevelopment: Türkiye’s 'twin Vulcans'

Italy's Bayraktar TB3 quest: A carrier revolution?

Italy's Bayraktar TB3 quest: A carrier revolution?

Arda Mevlutoglu

The narrative war: Gulf’s high-stakes strategy to protect its 'brand'

'Flop' files: From radium beauty cream to Trump's Epic Fury

'Flop' files: From radium beauty cream to Trump's Epic Fury

A. Craig Copetas

Iran’s nuclear surprise nears as existential pressure builds

Iran’s nuclear surprise nears as existential pressure builds

Türkiye’s peace project prevented Iran war spillover

Türkiye’s peace project prevented Iran war spillover

The boy from Srebrenica who carried Bosnia’s legacy to World Cup

The boy from Srebrenica who carried Bosnia’s legacy to World Cup

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

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

Has the big ally snapped?

Has the big ally snapped?

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Why Merz's ‘80% refugee return’ claim is pure political fiction

Why Merz's ‘80% refugee return’ claim is pure political fiction

Omer Ozkizilcik

US-Iran war: Does humanity need a new Doomsday Clock?

US-Iran war: Does humanity need a new Doomsday Clock?

Quo vadis, Ankara-Washington relations?

Quo vadis, Ankara-Washington relations?

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

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

A. Craig Copetas

'De facto' third bloc forms in Islamabad talks amid Iran war

'De facto' third bloc forms in Islamabad talks amid Iran war

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

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Istanbul's sidewalk residents face sudden eviction

Op-Ed

Istanbul's sidewalk residents face sudden eviction

Istanbul Governor Davut Gul issues directive requiring removal of all street dog...

Iranian musician makes music at Damavand plant to help protect site

Events

Iranian musician makes music at Damavand plant to help protect site

Iranian musician Ali Ghamsari says he will stay at the Damavand power plant near...

Iran is winning war on memes

Explainer

Iran is winning war on memes

Iran adopts Trump's communication strategies, effectively uses reality televisio...

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

Türkiye detains 51 in fake foreign residency ring: Why you might be at risk

Türkiye detains 51 in fake foreign residency ring: Why you might be at risk

Spring ends in Istanbul as winter weather returns for this weekend

Spring ends in Istanbul as winter weather returns for this weekend

Istanbul and Ankara galleries host diverse contemporary art shows in April 2026

Istanbul and Ankara galleries host diverse contemporary art shows in April 2026

By Selin Hacialioglu

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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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Türkiye detains 51 in fake foreign residency ring: Why you might be at risk

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White House confirms Israel part of ceasefire, Iran launches missiles minutes later

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Zarif’s peace: The theoretical proposal now anchoring US-Iran talks

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Trump announces ceasefire as Iran claims it 'forced' U.S. into 10-point proposal

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1 suspect killed, 2 captured in attack near Israeli Consulate in Istanbul

Erdogan and Sharif trade thanks over Iran ceasefire roles in phone call

Erdogan and Sharif trade thanks over Iran ceasefire roles in phone call

Diplomacy

3 min read

President Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif exchange thanks in a phone call over their countries' roles in an Iran-related ceasefire process

Erdogan tells Trump ceasefire window must not be wasted, pledges Türkiye's support

Diplomacy

5 min read

Erdogan calls Trump to back the US-Iran ceasefire, warns against sabotage, pledges Türkiye will intensify diplomatic support for a permanent peace

Erdogan tells Trump ceasefire window must not be wasted, pledges Türkiye's support

Turkish intelligence played key role in securing US-Iran ceasefire

Iran Ceasefire

4 min read

The Turkish intelligence agency coordinated with 13+ countries on both sides of US-Iran war to prevent a regional war and help secure the ceasefire

Turkish intelligence played key role in securing US-Iran ceasefire

Erdogan warns against 'provocations and sabotage,' thanks Pakistan

Iran Ceasefire

7 min read

The Turkish president welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire but warned against provocations and sabotage, as Fidan spoke with Araghchi

Erdogan warns against 'provocations and sabotage,' thanks Pakistan

World Bank slashes Türkiye’s 2026 growth to 2.8% after Iran war inflation surge

World Bank slashes Türkiye’s 2026 growth to 2.8% after Iran war inflation surge

Turkish economy

3 min read

Türkiye expands tax perks to lure global capital shifting from Mideast: Report

Türkiye expands tax perks to lure global capital shifting from Mideast: Report

Turkish economy

5 min read

First ships pass Hormuz after ceasefire, many hold back on unclear terms

First ships pass Hormuz after ceasefire, many hold back on unclear terms

Hormuz Crisis

7 min read

UAE Mirage jets suspected in post-ceasefire strike on Iranian refinery

UAE Mirage jets suspected in post-ceasefire strike on Iranian refinery

Middle East

6 min read

UAE Air Force Mirage 2000-9 fighter jets are suspected of striking Iran's Lavan Island oil refinery hours after a US-brokered ceasefire takes effect

Iran threatens to destroy unauthorized ships as Hormuz remains closed to most traffic

Iran threatens to destroy unauthorized ships as Hormuz remains closed to most traffic

Middle East

5 min read

Iran warns it will destroy unauthorized vessels attempting to transit Hormuz as major shipping companies refuse to resume sailings through waterway

Pakistan's Sharif thanks Türkiye, Arab states and US for ceasefire support

Pakistan's Sharif thanks Türkiye, Arab states and US for ceasefire support

Middle East

5 min read

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanks Türkiye, regional states, the GCC and the US for supporting ceasefire efforts

'Hand it over or we take it,' Hegseth issues nuclear ultimatum to Iran

'Hand it over or we take it,' Hegseth issues nuclear ultimatum to Iran

Iran Nuclear

5 min read

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Iran must give up enriched uranium or Washington will take it and could strike again

Trump sends Vance, Witkoff, Kushner to Islamabad as Iran ceasefire holds under strain

Trump sends Vance, Witkoff, Kushner to Islamabad as Iran ceasefire holds under strain

Americas

4 min read

Vance calls Iran ceasefire 'fragile truce,' warns Tehran over lies, cheating

Vance calls Iran ceasefire 'fragile truce,' warns Tehran over lies, cheating

Iran

5 min read

US–Iran ceasefire: Who won, and will it hold?

Analysis

Analysis

US–Iran ceasefire: Who won, and will it hold?

Conflicts

9 min read

Hundreds of dead jellyfish wash up on Mersin's Silifke beaches

Hundreds of dead jellyfish wash up on Mersin's Silifke beaches

Environment

2 min read

Temperature drop brings agricultural frost risk, authorities urge caution

Temperature drop brings agricultural frost risk, authorities urge caution

Weather

3 min read

Olive oil becomes liquid gold in Türkiye after prices surge 60%

Olive oil becomes liquid gold in Türkiye after prices surge 60%

Food

5 min read

BBC breached editorial standards over BAFTA racial slur, internal probe finds

BBC breached editorial standards over BAFTA racial slur, internal probe finds

Culture

5 min read

Internal investigation reveals severe operational failures at BBC following broadcast of racial slur during BAFTA award presentation

Arabesque legend Ibrahim Tatlises rushed to intensive care after sudden illness

Music

5 min read

Estranged children bypass active restraining orders, legal barriers to visit Ibrahim Tatlises during his emergency hospitalization in Istanbul

Bosnian students showcase skills in growing Turkish language program

Culture

2 min read

The event, organized by the Yunus Emre Institute and attended by Turkey’s ambassador, celebrated top-performing students with awards and certificates

Bosnian students showcase skills in growing Turkish language program

Spray-painted for centuries, a unique 600-year-old Ottoman rock inscription restored

History

6 min read

Defaced for centuries, the rare rock inscription has been carefully restored, revealing its historical significance

Spray-painted for centuries, a unique 600-year-old Ottoman rock inscription restored

Barcelona now eyes Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen as Julian Alvarez alternative

Barcelona now eyes Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen as Julian Alvarez alternative

Football

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Alperen Sengun shines with double-double as Rockets top Suns 119–105

Alperen Sengun shines with double-double as Rockets top Suns 119–105

Basketball

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'Turkish final’ in sight as Turk Telekom faces JL Bourg in EuroCup

'Turkish final’ in sight as Turk Telekom faces JL Bourg in EuroCup

Basketball

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Zarif’s peace? Sources confirm it's the basis for the brink

Deets

Deets

8 min read

Zarif’s peace? Sources confirm it's the basis for the brink

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

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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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Trump sends Vance, Witkoff, Kushner to Islamabad as Iran ceasefire holds under strain

Trump sends Vance, Witkoff, Kushner to Islamabad as Iran ceasefire holds under strain

Apr 08 2026

Erdogan and Sharif trade thanks over Iran ceasefire roles in phone call

Erdogan and Sharif trade thanks over Iran ceasefire roles in phone call

Apr 08 2026

UAE Mirage jets suspected in post-ceasefire strike on Iranian refinery

UAE Mirage jets suspected in post-ceasefire strike on Iranian refinery

Apr 08 2026

Iran threatens to destroy unauthorized ships as Hormuz remains closed to most traffic

Iran threatens to destroy unauthorized ships as Hormuz remains closed to most traffic

Apr 08 2026

Erdogan tells Trump ceasefire window must not be wasted, pledges Türkiye's support

Erdogan tells Trump ceasefire window must not be wasted, pledges Türkiye's support

Apr 08 2026

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