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Israel-Palestine Conflict

Spanish activist Saif Abu Keshek arrives at a court in Ashkelon, Israel, May 3, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Israel extends detention of 2 Gaza flotilla activists for 'questioning'

Tents are erected on empty land to create a displacement camp for the millions of displaced Palestinian families forced from their homes during Israel's bombardment of the Gaza Strip, in Bureij camp in the central Gaza Strip, May 1, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Israel expands occupation of Gaza to 59% despite cease-fire: Report

A group of pro-Palestinian protesters hold banners and placards outside the Westminster Magistrates' Court on London, UK, March 27, 2026. (Getty Images Photo)

Starmer says UK might ban some pro-Palestinian marches

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A displaced Palestinian woman carries water containers as she walks past graffiti painted on the rubble of a building destroyed in an Israeli attack at the Jabalia refugee camp, northern Gaza Strip, Palestine, April 13, 2026. (AFP Photo)

8,000 bodies still buried under Gaza rubble with below 1% cleared

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This file photo shows a view of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Feb. 19, 2025. (DHA Photo)

Iran reportedly hits US vessel with 2 missiles near Strait of Hormuz

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Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after missing a chance to score during the Saudi Pro League match against Al Qadsiah at Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd Stadium, Dammam, Saudi Arabia, May 3, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Ronaldo's Al-Nassr's title hopes face sudden pressure after defeat

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Workers are seen through a pipe at a construction site on the extension of Russia's TurkStream gas pipeline in Letnitsa, Bulgaria, June 1, 2020. (Reuters Photo)

Russia's gas exports to Europe via TurkStream down in April

Inter Milan's supporters celebrate after winning their 21st 'Scudetto' following the Italian Serie A football match between Inter Milan and Parma at San Siro stadium, Milan, Italy, May 3, 2026. (AA Photo)

Inter Milan bag Italian Scudetto for 3rd time in 6 seasons

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People walk at the historical Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Türkiye, July 9, 2024. (AFP Photo)

Annual inflation in Türkiye climbs to 32.37% in April

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US-Israel War on Iran

Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 1, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Germany urges Iran to reopen Hormuz in foreign ministers' phone call

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A general view of the United States Embassy compound after a reported missile strike, in Baghdad, Iraq, March 14, 2026. (EPA Photo)

Iranian strikes damaged 16 US military sites across Mideast: Report

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Motorists ride past an anti-U.S. billboard referring to President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, installed on a building at the Valiasr Square in Tehran, Iran, May 2, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Trump likens US naval actions in Iran blockade to 'piracy'

US-ISRAEL-IRAN-WAR

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the congress in Vancouver, Canada, April 30, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Iran to play World Cup games in US as scheduled: FIFA chief Infantino

Politics

EU Affairs

Turkish govt ally blasts EU's 'arrogance' over von der Leyen's remarks

TÜRKIYE-EU-RELATIONS

Legislation

Türkiye restricts social media for children in landmark move

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Business

Finance

Rate hikes are getting closer, big central banks say

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Transportation

Spirit Airlines ends operations, sector's 1st Iran war casualty

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Markets

INDEX	Value	Change	Change %
BIST 100	14,420.94	- 21.62	- 0.15 %
CAC 40	7,999.80	- 115.04	- 1.44 %
DAX	24,114.42	- 177.96	- 0.74 %
Dow Jones	49,499.00	- 153.00	- 0.31 %
S&P 500	7,230.12	+ 21.11	+ 0.29 %

NAME	PRICE $	Change	Change %
Gold Spot	4,562.29	- 51.7100	- 1.13 %
Silver Spot	73.34	- 2.0000	- 2.73 %
Brent Crude Oil	108.17	- 5.8400	- 5.40 %
WTI Crude Oil	104.99	+ 3.0500	+ 2.91 %
Natural Gas	2.82	+ 0.0350	+ 1.24 %

Currency	Value	Change	Change %
USD/TRY	6.5745	+0.0053	+0.08 %
EUR/TRY	57.2892	-0.1101	-0.19 %
EUR/USD	8.7138	-0.0238	-0.27 %
GBP/USD	4.9062	- 0.0136	- 0.28 %
USD/JPY	135.63	+ 0.69	+ 0.51 %

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Defense

Turkish giant Aselsan to unveil new products, upgrades at SAHA EXPO

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Israel approves multibillion deal to buy new fighter jets from US

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US military partners with tech firms to expand AI use in operations

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Photo gallery

Pink almond blossoms transform Akdamar Island into spring paradise

Stunning tulip fields in Karaman create fairytale landscape for visitors

Rising waters in Karacabey create natural refuge for waterfowl

Devastated infrastructure leaves thousands in Gaza relying on water tankers

TÜRKİYE

Istanbul

Istanbul Marmaray extends late-night services across full week

Marmaray

Investigations

Missing Gülistan Doku case moves forward with new evidence in Türkiye

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Columns

Opinion

World

Asia Pacific

China takes helm of UN Security Council, vows unity and cooperation

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Europe

Merz downplays Germany-US tensions after troop drawdown announced

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Islamophobia

News Analysis

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez shake hands as they meet on the sidelines of the NATO leaders’ summit, Vilnius, Lithuania, July 12, 2023. (AA Photo)

Türkiye, Spain emerge as aligned voices taking assertive global position

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Women march in support of the government during a rally marking National Army Day, with participants carrying weapons and moving alongside military vehicles, Tehran, Iran, April 17, 2026. (AA Photo)

Iran-US talks remain fragile as Tehran divisions complicate deal

Hungarian Prime Minister-elect Peter Magyar (C) leaves the preparatory meeting for the inaugural session of the Parliament at the Parliament building, Budapest, Hungary, April 17, 2026. (EPA Photo)

Turkish-Hungarian ties likely to strongly prevail in Magyar era

TURKISH-HUNGARIAN-RELATIONS

A view of a storage terminal of oil company Lukoil Neder‑over‑Heembeek, Brussels, Belgium, March 30, 2026. (EPA Photo)

From tariffs to energy shock: How global economy is holding up

Mid East

Israeli telecom tech used for people tracking in 10 countries: Probe

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US repatriates 22 Iranian crew through Pakistan in goodwill gesture

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Iran warns US against entering Hormuz as Trump reveals escort plan

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Lifestyle

Red carpet as canvas: Met Gala 2026 embraces fashion as art

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Expat Corner

Arts

The underground as limbo in 'Exit 8'

movie-review

'The Devil Wears Prada 2' opens strong to $156M in global box office

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New Oscar rules address AI, expand international category

OSCARS

Reviews

The underground as limbo in 'Exit 8'

movie-review

Reading Palestine: Anatomy of a century-long reality

Gaza

Which would you give up: Love or memory?

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Sports

Tennis

Türkiye's Sönmez banks on solid Rome run as clay form gathers pace

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Basketball

Pistons-Cavs set for East semifinal after double Game 7 drama

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Motorsports

Tourism

Tourist arrivals to Türkiye up in Q1, revenues rise despite Iran war

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Turkish village Adatepe nominated for UN tourism program

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Italy probes Booking.com over alleged unfair visibility practices

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Energy

Tech

GameStop makes bold $55.5 billion takeover bid for eBay

gaming-industry

Automotive

Global fuel shock sparks EV rush among Nepalis

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Education