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Age of decisive military victories is officially over

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

8 min read

Expensive and equisite tools that have propelled Western military dominance may have met their match by the 'many, cheap, and smart' alternatives

Age of decisive military victories is officially over

CENTCOM reports 108 commercial vessels turned away under Iran blockade

Strait Of Hormuz

2 min read

American naval forces have redirected 108 commercial vessels away from Iranian ports since launching its blockade on April 13

CENTCOM reports 108 commercial vessels turned away under Iran blockade

Israel orders Nabatieh evacuated as troops cross deeper into south Lebanon

Middle East

4 min read

Israel orders Nabatieh evacuated as troops cross deeper into south Lebanon

Pakistan FM warns UN of double standards as Middle East tensions deepen

Middle East

3 min read

Pakistan FM warns UN of double standards as Middle East tensions deepen

Tanker hit by explosion near Strait of Hormuz off Oman

Middle East

2 min read

Tanker hit by explosion near Strait of Hormuz off Oman

Blast near tanker’s waterline off Oman spills bunker fuel into sea as tensions stay high around Strait of Hormuz

Iran, US move closer to $24B frozen asset release in Qatar: Report

Iran War

4 min read

US strikes Iran targets in Hormuz as Rubio says deal nears

Iran War

3 min read

The Ahilkelek-Kars railway line moves normalization forward

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

The Ahilkelek-Kars railway line moves normalization forward

Opinion

9 min read

Istanbul Bilgi University reassures students as campus life stays on track

Istanbul Bilgi University reassures students as campus life stays on track

higher education

2 min read

Fenerbahce may sign Salah in €90M deal, presidential candidate says

Fenerbahce

2 min read

Spotlight

CHP crisis enters new phase: What comes next?

CHP crisis enters new phase: What comes next?

Deets

10 min read

Sovereign Turkish base in Cyprus could break decadeslong deadlock

Sovereign Turkish base in Cyprus could break decadeslong deadlock

Op-Ed

5 min read

Operation Epic Fury targets Paltrow in new war on insurgent influencers

Operation Epic Fury targets Paltrow in new war on insurgent influencers

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

5 min read

Trump links Abraham Accords to Iran deal, demands countries, including Türkiye, to join

Trump links Abraham Accords to Iran deal, demands countries, including Türkiye, to join

Iran Deal

4 min read

Elections expose SDF’s limited political weight in Syria

Elections expose SDF’s limited political weight in Syria

Omer Ozkizilcik

A new American doctrine for Bosnia?

A new American doctrine for Bosnia?

How Turkish lira stays resilient against shocks

How Turkish lira stays resilient against shocks

Omer Faruk Bingol

Power of Siberia 2 is real, but not yet a deal

Power of Siberia 2 is real, but not yet a deal

Deniz Karakullukcu

Kemal Kilicdaroglu is back, now what?

Kemal Kilicdaroglu is back, now what?

China’s dual-track strategy to navigate superpower triangle

China’s dual-track strategy to navigate superpower triangle

Trump, Spielberg and The Day the Earth Stood Still

Trump, Spielberg and The Day the Earth Stood Still

A. Craig Copetas

Partner to client: Shifting balance of China-Russia relations

Partner to client: Shifting balance of China-Russia relations

Ankara quietly preparing for NATO’s next era

Ankara quietly preparing for NATO’s next era

Putin seeks to erase Ukrainian national identity

Putin seeks to erase Ukrainian national identity

Hasan Mesut Onder

Ahmad al-Sharaa’s troublemaking father: When rhetoric becomes liability

Ahmad al-Sharaa’s troublemaking father: When rhetoric becomes liability

Omer Ozkizilcik

How Türkiye is adapting to Baghdad's new political reality

How Türkiye is adapting to Baghdad's new political reality

The $2.7 trillion pitch: How 2026 World Cup could splinter North America

The $2.7 trillion pitch: How 2026 World Cup could splinter North America

Enes Berna Kilic

Mali’s political and security crisis: A deep-rooted complexity

Mali’s political and security crisis: A deep-rooted complexity

Gulf crisis promises long-term gains for Türkiye, yet major hurdles remain

Gulf crisis promises long-term gains for Türkiye, yet major hurdles remain

Sleeping through apocalypse: San Diego attack exposes America’s enchanted

Sleeping through apocalypse: San Diego attack exposes America’s enchanted

A. Craig Copetas

Behind closed doors of Eurogroup: Was Acropolis for sale?

Behind closed doors of Eurogroup: Was Acropolis for sale?

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

While Trump fought Iran, Xi took Taiwan off the table

While Trump fought Iran, Xi took Taiwan off the table

The vow remains: Serbia’s reform generation and Kosovo

The vow remains: Serbia’s reform generation and Kosovo

Twilight of the Dubai dream: UAE’s fatal gamble against Iran

Twilight of the Dubai dream: UAE’s fatal gamble against Iran

Discover

What did Vatican apologize for? History of slavery behind Pope Leo XIV’s statement

Op-Ed

What did Vatican apologize for? History of slavery behind Pope Leo XIV’s statement

Pope Leo XIV’s apology raises deeper question: what exactly did Vatican once jus...

Missing panel of Zeugma’s ‘Gypsy Girl’ mosaic returns to Türkiye from US

History

Missing panel of Zeugma’s ‘Gypsy Girl’ mosaic returns to Türkiye from US

Missing panel of Zeugma’s famed 'Gypsy Girl' mosaic returns to Türkiye from US a...

Basilica discoveries, Pope Leo visit place Iznik on global faith tourism map

Iznik

Basilica discoveries, Pope Leo visit place Iznik on global faith tourism map

Iznik enters foreign tour packages as faith tourism interest grows, with Bursa e...

Turkish Cuisine

Otto Eats: Manti, the dumpling with an identity crisis

Featured

Featured

5 min read

Otto Eats: Manti, the dumpling with an identity crisis

How tea became Türkiye’s national drink in less than a century

How tea became Türkiye’s national drink in less than a century

tea culture

4 min read

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

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

Food

2 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Istanbul weather to swing between sun and showers over Eid al-Adha

Istanbul weather to swing between sun and showers over Eid al-Adha

Istanbul Bilgi University reopens after presidential shutdown linked to fraud case

Istanbul Bilgi University reopens after presidential shutdown linked to fraud case

New company formations in Türkiye jump 43% in April

New company formations in Türkiye jump 43% in April

Editor's Pick

Exclusive—Türkiye discusses Gulf participation with NATO allies in Ankara summit

Exclusive—Türkiye discusses Gulf participation with NATO allies in Ankara summit

NATO allies discuss participation of 4 Gulf nations in a historic summit, Turkish diplomatic sources tell Türkiye Today

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Iran says 'large part' of talks with US concluded but cautions deal 'not imminent'

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Istanbul Bilgi University reopens after presidential shutdown linked to fraud case

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Explosions rock in Iranian city of Bandar Abbas, Iranian media reports

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The only solution: Former Energy Minister Alaboyun on why Türkiye must bet on small nuclear now

5

Trump links Abraham Accords to Iran deal, demands countries, including Türkiye, to join

Erdogan tells Iranian counterpart regional conflict has darkened Eid celebrations

Erdogan tells Iranian counterpart regional conflict has darkened Eid celebrations

Diplomacy

4 min read

Erdogan calls his Iranian counterpart to discuss bilateral relations and regional tensions, saying ongoing conflict dampened Eid al-Adha celebrations

Two power centers, congress battle and split risk: What’s next in CHP crisis?

Deets

Deets

17 min read

Speculation over disciplinary mechanisms emerges as another fault line inside the main opposition CHP

Two power centers, congress battle and split risk: What’s next in CHP crisis?

Deadly floods in Hatay leave earthquake survivors homeless again

Nation

4 min read

Flood survivors in Hatay say they have nowhere to stay after flood water destroyed homes, belongings

Deadly floods in Hatay leave earthquake survivors homeless again

Erdogan warns against new escalation as Oman holds Hormuz navigation talks with Iran

Strait Of Hormuz

6 min read

Erdogan urges diplomacy and lasting peace in call with Oman's sultan, as Muscat hosts Iranian officials for talks on navigation rules through Hormuz

Erdogan warns against new escalation as Oman holds Hormuz navigation talks with Iran

Greek visa demand swamps Istanbul consulate as Turkish trips surge

Greek visa demand swamps Istanbul consulate as Turkish trips surge

Aegean tourism

4 min read

Somalia seeks Turkish support to develop untapped uranium reserves

Somalia seeks Turkish support to develop untapped uranium reserves

Somalia

4 min read

Hormuz turmoil steers cargo to Mersin as container traffic climbs 11%

Hormuz turmoil steers cargo to Mersin as container traffic climbs 11%

logistics

4 min read

Israel orders Nabatieh evacuated as troops cross deeper into south Lebanon

Israel orders Nabatieh evacuated as troops cross deeper into south Lebanon

Middle East

6 min read

Israel expands ground operations in south Lebanon past self-declared Yellow Line, ordering mass evacuation, as Netanyahu vows to 'crush' Hezbollah

Pakistan FM warns UN of double standards as Middle East tensions deepen

Pakistan FM warns UN of double standards as Middle East tensions deepen

Middle East

6 min read

Dar warns at UN Security Council that prolonged conflict in the Middle East threatens regional peace, global energy flows, and international stability

Rubio opens talks on US-Armenia cooperation during Yerevan visit

Rubio opens talks on US-Armenia cooperation during Yerevan visit

US-Armenia

5 min read

Rubio arrives in Yerevan for a brief refueling stop on his return from India

US committed ‘clear’ ceasefire violation in Hormuz clashes: Iran

US committed ‘clear’ ceasefire violation in Hormuz clashes: Iran

Iran War

5 min read

Iranian Foreign Ministry says Tehran 'would not leave any aggression unanswered and would not hesitate to defend itself'

Russia trying to destabilize Europe with Baltic drone alerts: Von der Leyen

Russia trying to destabilize Europe with Baltic drone alerts: Von der Leyen

World

4 min read

US plans sharp cuts in military contributions to NATO: Report

US plans sharp cuts in military contributions to NATO: Report

NATO

9 min read

EU summons Russian envoy after Moscow warns diplomats to leave Kyiv

EU summons Russian envoy after Moscow warns diplomats to leave Kyiv

Ukraine war

7 min read

Istanbul Bilgi University reassures students as campus life stays on track

Istanbul Bilgi University reassures students as campus life stays on track

higher education

4 min read

Istanbul weather to swing between sun and showers over Eid al-Adha

Istanbul weather to swing between sun and showers over Eid al-Adha

Environment

2 min read

Chinese traveler on world tour praises Türkiye’s landscapes, hospitality

Chinese traveler on world tour praises Türkiye’s landscapes, hospitality

Travel

5 min read

Metal giants Manowar, Haggard set Türkiye concert dates

Metal giants Manowar, Haggard set Türkiye concert dates

Music

3 min read

Manowar and Haggard will meet metal fans in Türkiye, with Haggard set for 3 Oct shows and Manowar due next year in Istanbul

Türkiye promotes its cinema, TV industry at Cannes

Cannes Film Festival

7 min read

Türkiye Stand completed its Cannes program with global industry talks, actor visits and meetings promoting Türkiye as filming hub

Türkiye promotes its cinema, TV industry at Cannes

Missing panel of Zeugma’s ‘Gypsy Girl’ mosaic returns to Türkiye from US

History

8 min read

Missing panel of Zeugma’s famed 'Gypsy Girl' mosaic returns to Türkiye from US after scientific and diplomatic efforts by Turkish officials

Missing panel of Zeugma’s ‘Gypsy Girl’ mosaic returns to Türkiye from US

Aristocratic woman’s sarcophagus found inside 10-meter tomb in Olympos

Archaeology

8 min read

A 10-meter tomb in Olympos reveals a sarcophagus tied to an aristocratic woman, decorated with hunting, Nike and Eros motifs

Aristocratic woman’s sarcophagus found inside 10-meter tomb in Olympos

Fenerbahce may sign Salah in €90M deal, presidential candidate says

Fenerbahce may sign Salah in €90M deal, presidential candidate says

Fenerbahce

4 min read

Crystal Palace chases history in first-ever European final

Crystal Palace chases history in first-ever European final

Football

3 min read

Mexico to host Iran team during World Cup as US stay issue emerges

Mexico to host Iran team during World Cup as US stay issue emerges

2026 Fifa World Cup

4 min read

Club

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P

1

GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

34

77

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

34

74

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

34

69

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

34

60

5

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

34

57

6

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

34

55

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

34

51

8

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RIZESPOR

34

41

9

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

34

40

10

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

34

37

11

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

34

37

12

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

34

37

13

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

34

35

14

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

34

34

15

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

34

33

16

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

34

32

17

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

34

30

18

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

34

30

Sightseeing Around Türkiye

Istanbul antique markets: Where to shop and what to know

Istanbul antique markets

6 min read

Istanbul antique markets: Where to shop and what to know

Turkish resort town Cesme sees booking surge after 9-day Eid holiday extension

Turkish resort town Cesme sees booking surge after 9-day Eid holiday extension

Travel

1 min read

F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda shares Istanbul visit with ‘Istan-beautiful’ post

F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda shares Istanbul visit with ‘Istan-beautiful’ post

Lifestyle

2 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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CENTCOM reports 108 commercial vessels turned away under Iran blockade

CENTCOM reports 108 commercial vessels turned away under Iran blockade

May 26 2026

Israel orders Nabatieh evacuated as troops cross deeper into south Lebanon

Israel orders Nabatieh evacuated as troops cross deeper into south Lebanon

May 26 2026

Pakistan FM warns UN of double standards as Middle East tensions deepen

Pakistan FM warns UN of double standards as Middle East tensions deepen

May 26 2026

Erdogan tells Iranian counterpart regional conflict has darkened Eid celebrations

Erdogan tells Iranian counterpart regional conflict has darkened Eid celebrations

May 26 2026

Russia trying to destabilize Europe with Baltic drone alerts: Von der Leyen

Russia trying to destabilize Europe with Baltic drone alerts: Von der Leyen

May 26 2026

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