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Israel-Palestine Conflict

Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a tent camp sheltering displaced people, who were warned to evacuate before the attack, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, June 30, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Israel OKs deployment of international force in Gaza under Trump plan

This archaeological site of Sebastia, west of the Israeli-occupied West Bank city of Nablus, Palestine, Feb. 12, 2026. (AFP Photo)

UNESCO places West Bank site Sebastia on danger list

Displaced Palestinian woman Nisreen Abu Saada cooks vegetables over a wood fire outside her tent, amid shortages of lighters and cooking gas, Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Palestine, July 21, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Gaza hunger crisis eases, but aid cuts threaten renewed surge

A Palestinian boy sits near a mosque torched by illegal Israeli settlers in Qusra near Nablus, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, July 26, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Israeli settlers vandalize, torch 2 mosques in occupied West Bank

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U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks as Syria's Foreign Affairs Minister (unseen) listen on during a joint press conference following their meeting at the Tishreen Palace in the Syrian capital Damascus, July 25, 2026. (AFP Photo)

FM Fidan, UN chief Guterres discuss regional developments

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Iran warns Ukraine attack on commercial vessel 'cannot go unanswered'

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Türkiye roar back to beat Brazil for 2nd Women's VNL crown

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US, France trade barbs over UN human rights leadership vote

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Police get the van lifted on a truck to remove it in the Tiergatren Park in Berlin, July 26, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Germany hunts suspect after terror attack near Berlin Pride parade

The excavation site of a remarkably well-preserved 1,500-year-old blacksmith workshop at the ancient city of Seleukeia Sidera, Isparta, Türkiye, July 24, 2026. (AA Photo)

1,500-year-old blacksmith workshop uncovered in Türkiye

Vehicles wait in traffic near a heavily damaged bridge that was hit by a U.S. strike along the road connecting Roudan and Bandar Abbas in southern Iran, July 18, 2026. (AFP Photo)

FM Fidan discusses Iran-US talks with Qatari PM, Pakistan army chief

Argentina's President Javier Milei and Economy Minister Luis Caputo sing the San Lorenzo march during a parade of Argentine soldiers of the General San Martin Grenadier Regiment at the 138th annual La Rural agricultural exhibition in Buenos Aires, July 26, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Brazil recalls ambassador to Argentina after Milei's attacks on Lula

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US-Israel War on Iran

This screen grab made on July 23, 2026 from handout video footage released by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) on July 22, 2026 shows US forces launching what the military says are precision strikes against Iran for the twelth consecutive night. (CENTCOM Handout via AFP)

2 US missiles hit Iran’s Qeshm Island amid escalation

Satellite imagery shows Bab ⁠el-Mandeb Strait, a key shipping waterway and the gateway to the Red Sea, July 12, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

What it costs oil tankers to flee Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb

A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 23, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Gulf nations accelerate pipeline projects amid Hormuz tensions

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A man cycles past a mural depicting late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, July 24, 2026. (AFP Photo)

US offers Iran brief lull in war amid reports of stockpile shortage

Politics

EU Affairs

EU eyes say in Cyprus while ignoring Turkish Cypriots

CYPRUS

Legislation

Parliament convenes for student amnesty, terror-free Türkiye

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Business

Finance

Fed likely to hold rates steady again on persistent inflation risks

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Transportation

Türkiye's air passenger forecast lifted to nearly 259M this year

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Markets

INDEX	Value	Change	Change %
BIST 100	13,943.87	- 133.80	- 0.96 %
CAC 40	8,372.28	+ 73.19	+ 0.87 %
DAX	25,099.00	+ 335.88	+ 1.34 %
Dow Jones	51,947.00	+ 235.00	+ 0.45 %
S&P 500	7,411.98	+ 3.68	+ 0.05 %

NAME	PRICE $	Change	Change %
Gold Spot	4,052.93	+ 3.1900	+ 0.08 %
Silver Spot	58.19	+ 0.5400	+ 0.93 %
Brent Crude Oil	96.78	- 3.9100	- 4.04 %
WTI Crude Oil	85.15	- 1.8600	- 2.18 %
Natural Gas	2.87	- 0.0450	- 1.57 %

Currency	Value	Change	Change %
USD/TRY	4.9235	+0.0062	+0.13 %
EUR/TRY	152.0795	-0.4334	-0.28 %
EUR/USD	30.8885	-0.1271	-0.41 %
GBP/USD	0.1238	+ 0.0018	+ 1.45 %
USD/JPY	39.19	+ 0.15	+ 0.38 %

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Defense

Turkish defense chief says S-400 talks key to F-35 return

MINISTRY-OF-DEFENSE

Trump reportedly furious over Netanyahu's criticism of Türkiye F-35 deal

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Türkiye reportedly informed Canada it'll join global defense bank

DEFENSE

Photo gallery

Photographers capture Milky Way from Kaçkar Mountains at 3K meters in Türkiye

Smiling Virgin fresco unique to Gümüşler Monastery puts Nigde on faith tourism map

UNESCO-listed Ephesus draws visitors with millennia of Anatolian history in Türkiye's Izmir

Palestinians gather around outdoor screen in northern Gaza to watch World Cup final

TÜRKİYE

Istanbul

Istanbul records 130M medical exams in 1st half of 2026

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Investigations

Türkiye intensifies probe into Ahbap earthquake donations

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Opinion

World

Asia Pacific

Modi's education minister resigns after youth protest pressure

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Europe

Violent storm on Russia's Mount Elbrus kills 5 Bosnian climbers

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Islamophobia

News Analysis

Turkish flags stand beside the podium at the NATO leaders summit venue in Ankara, Türkiye, July 8, 2026. (Daily Sabah Photo)

From geopolitics to AI: Türkiye expands its place in NATO

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks during the high level defense announcements at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum, on the sidelines of the NATO leaders' summit, Ankara, Türkiye, July 7, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

NATO's next challenge is more production and Türkiye stands ready

People attempt to stop tanks commanded by putschists, Ankara, Türkiye, July 16, 2016. (AP Photo)

July 15: Turning point for Türkiye's stand for national will

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First ladies and spouses of heads of state and government pose for a family photo during the spouses' program held on the sidelines of the 2026 NATO summit, Ankara, Türkiye, July 8, 2026. (AA Photo)

Women lead resilience, child safety discussions during NATO summit

Mid East

Syria sees Israeli incursion day after UN chief urges no violations

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Iran warns it would expand Mideast war if US resumes strikes

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35 dead, 30 injured after buses collide on Syrian highway

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Lifestyle

Orphaned monkey 'Punch' celebrates 1st birthday with global fans

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Expat Corner

Arts

Plants, art, humanity converge in London's 'Botanicals' exhibition

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David Jonsson takes Black Panther mantle, Gosling joins Marvel

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Reconstructed Pompeii ceiling reveals mythological scenes

POMPEII

Reviews

After Paris: Turkish modernism beyond the myth of French capital

BOOK-REVIEW

Writing as a way of being: Reading of Ural's 'Introduction to Writing'

BOOK-REVIEW

'For Life': Documentary about Palestinian determination to exist

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Sports

Tennis

Australian Open 2027 to cap daily sales of low-cost ground passes

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Basketball

LeBron James ends retirement speculation with 76ers move

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Motorsports

Tourism

Domestic tourism spending in Türkiye jumps 34% in 1st quarter

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Türkiye's Antalya surpasses 6.5M tourists as summer season peaks

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Too hot to travel? How heat waves are reshaping Europe's tourism

Tourism

Energy

Tech

Türkiye boosts support for clean tech startups ahead of COP31

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Automotive

Tesla profit falls as AI, robotaxi spending accelerates

Tesla

Education