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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez speaks during a joint press conference with World Health Organization (WHO) director-general, Madrid, Spain, May 12, 2026. (EPA Photo)

Spain's Sanchez defends Eurovision boycott over 'illegal war, genocide'

Eurovision-Song-Contest

The “luxurious cafe” featured in the New York Post, Khan Younis, Gaza, Palestine, April 6, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Israel's propaganda machine: Western media still plays along

Displaced Palestinian Mustafa Al-Jazzar, 83, who fled his hometown during the 1948 Nakba, sits with friends among tents at a camp for displaced people in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Palestine, May 12, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Nakba survivor watches history repeat as Gaza devastation deepens

U.S. actor Hannah Einbinder poses during a photocall of the film "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma" at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, Cannes, southern France, May 13, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Actor Hannah Einbinder highlights Palestinian advocacy at Cannes

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Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Marjeyoun, Lebanon, May 15, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Israel-Lebanon cease-fire extended 45 days as US revives talks

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Israel says Gaza strike targeted Hamas military chief al-Haddad

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Armed attackers raid school, abduct students in Nigeria's Borno state

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Syria appoints new central bank governor, names ex-chief envoy to Canada

Syria

This handout photo provided by Syria's SANA news agency's Telegram channel on May 9, 2026, shows Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam meeting with the Syrian president at the People's Palace in Damascus. (Photo by SANA via AFP)

Lebanon seeks Arab, international backing in talks with Israel

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German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) Chief of Defense Carsten Breuer gestures during a press conference at the Defense Ministry in Berlin, Germany, April 22, 2026. (EPA Photo)

Germany warns Russia preparing military challenge to West by 2029

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Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks as he meets unionized skilled trades workers at the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada (UA) office in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, May 15, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Canada moves toward new oil pipeline aimed at boosting Asia exports

A general view of the Library of Celsus in the ancient city of Ephesus, Izmir, western Türkiye. (Shutterstock Photo)

Ancient stones, modern science: Ephesus restores lost boulevard

US-Israel War on Iran

The Epaminondas ship is seen during seizure by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran, April 24, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Ship seized, another sunk as tensions surge in Strait of Hormuz

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A drone view shows damaged and destroyed buildings, destroyed in the Israeli attacks, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, Jan. 24, 2025. (Reuters File Photo)

Israel 'trampling on humanity's shared values', President Erdoğan says

israeli-genocide

People cross a street near a billboard on the facade of a building depicting the Strait of Hormuz with a caption in Persian reading "Forever in Iran’s Hand," Tehran, Iran, May 6, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Hormuz sees renewed attacks while US, China discuss Iran war

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A screen shows Chinese President Xi Jinping shaking hands with U.S. President Donald Trump during their meeting in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026. (EPA Photo)

Xi offered China's help on Hormuz, vowed no arms support for Iran: Trump

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Politics

EU Affairs

EU commissioner calls Türkiye vital partner for regional connectivity

TÜRKIYE-EU-RELATIONS

Legislation

Türkiye's AK Party pushes ahead with new constitution plan

Turkish-constitution

Most read

Business

Finance

UK long-term bonds hit highest since 1998 as Starmer clings to power

UK-economy

Transportation

'US military activity disrupting flights at Ben Gurion'

World

Markets

INDEX	Value	Change	Change %
BIST 100	14,367.60	- 277.10	- 1.93 %
CAC 40	7,952.55	- 129.72	- 1.63 %
DAX	23,950.57	- 505.69	- 2.11 %
Dow Jones	49,526.00	- 537.00	- 1.08 %
S&P 500	7,408.50	- 92.74	- 1.25 %

NAME	PRICE $	Change	Change %
Gold Spot	4,540.35	- 110.4500	- 2.43 %
Silver Spot	75.95	- 7.5100	- 9.89 %
Brent Crude Oil	109.15	+ 3.4300	+ 3.14 %
WTI Crude Oil	105.42	+ 4.2500	+ 4.03 %
Natural Gas	2.96	+ 0.0660	+ 2.23 %

Currency	Value	Change	Change %
USD/TRY	45.4376	+0.0051	+0.01 %
EUR/TRY	28.5884	-0.082	-0.29 %
EUR/USD	0.6292	-0.0019	-0.3 %
GBP/USD	3.2367	- 0.0031	- 0.1 %
USD/JPY	931.77	+ 7.68	+ 0.82 %

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Defense

Erdoğan touts strong co-op as Türkiye, Kazakhstan to jointly build drones

TÜRKIYE-KAZAKHSTAN-RELATIONS

Belgium hails 'big step forward' after defense deals with Türkiye

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Türkiye 'quietly' emerging as naval power: Belgian defense minister

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Photo gallery

Melting snow, spring rains transform Muş pastures to massive wetlands

Pink almond blossoms transform Akdamar Island into spring paradise

Factory that builds factories remains cornerstone of Turkish industrial power

Devastated infrastructure leaves thousands in Gaza relying on water tankers

TÜRKİYE

Istanbul

Istanbul braces for Eid rush with expanded livestock controls

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Investigations

Turkish authorities nab wanted Moroccan drug trafficker

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Columns

Opinion

World

Asia Pacific

Over 100 dead when raging storm tears through India's Uttar Pradesh

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Europe

Cruise ship hantavirus outbreak revives COVID-era fears worldwide

Hantavirus

Islamophobia

News Analysis

Turkish company Roketsan showcases its Neşter, Cida, Cirit anti-drone and mini cruise missile systems during the SAHA 2026, Istanbul, Türkiye, May 5, 2026. (AA Photo)

Turkish defense makers showcase new-generation systems at SAHA 2026

turkish-defense-industry

An election representative holds a ballot with the names of parties at a polling station, Istanbul, Türkiye, March 31, 2024. (AP Photo)

Relics, newcomers will fight, ally in Türkiye's busy political scene

Turkish-Politics

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

türkiye-spain-relations

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

Mid East

Syria faces major obstacles despite political progress: UN

SYRIA

Regional war empties Jordan's UNESCO-listed ancient city of Petra

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Israelis attack Palestinians, chant 'Death to Arabs' at controversial march

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Lifestyle

Czech police find stolen skull of 13th-century saint hidden in concrete

Czech-Republic

Expat Corner

Arts

How Harry Styles turned boy band fame into global pop domination

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Regional war empties Jordan's UNESCO-listed ancient city of Petra

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Cost of being seen: Digital life and erosion of inner privacy

BOOK-REVIEW

Reviews

Cost of being seen: Digital life and erosion of inner privacy

BOOK-REVIEW

'The Drama': A romantic black comedy with very high stakes

movie-review

Review of Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael'

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Sports

Tennis

Swiatek vanquishes Pegula, Ruud secures semis spot in rainy Rome

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Basketball

LeBron James faces uncertain offseason after Lakers' playoff exit

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Motorsports

Tourism

Iran war creates new summer travel trend: Plan B

Travel

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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Energy

Tech

Burning data centers in Gulf making Türkiye alternative

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Automotive

BYD talking to Stellantis, others to take over their European plants

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Education