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Israel-Palestine Conflict

People carry bodies identified by mourners as Hamas' military wing commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad, his wife and his daughter, who were killed in an Israeli strike a day earlier, during a funeral, in Gaza City, May 16, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Hamas official says Israeli strike killed military commander

This undated photo from Winter 2023 provided by Breaking The Silence shows Palestinian prisoners at a detention facility on the Sde Teiman military base in southern Israel. (AP Photo)

NYT defends article on Palestinian abuse as Israel threatens to sue

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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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Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 15, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Iran to announce mechanism to manage traffic, fees for Hormuz

Trump, Nigeria say Daesh second-in-command killed in joint operation

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Erdoğan says Israel's 'provocations' must end for peace in Middle East

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Putin to visit Xi in China, days after Trump's trip to Beijing

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An aerial view of the National Intelligence Organization (MIT) headquarters, Ankara, Türkiye, Jan. 5, 2020. (AA Photo)

Turkish intel busts spy network collecting sensitive information

China's President Xi Jinping (R) and U.S. President Donald Trump visit the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Trump says Taiwan arms sales could pressure China

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Argentina's captain and forward #10 Lionel Messi (R) holds the FIFA World Cup Trophy following the trophy ceremony after Argentina won the Qatar 2022 World Cup final against France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Doha, Qatar, Dec. 18, 2022. (AFP Photo)

One last dance: Messi and Ronaldo eye sixth and final World Cup

The Yıldırım drillship departs Filyos Port, Zonguldak province, northern Türkiye, May 15, 2026. (AA Photo)

Istanbul summit to spotlight energy security, resources

US-Israel War on Iran

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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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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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

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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

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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	109.26	+ 3.5400	+ 3.24 %
WTI Crude Oil	105.42	+ 4.2500	+ 4.03 %
Natural Gas	2.96	+ 0.0660	+ 2.23 %

Currency	Value	Change	Change %
USD/TRY	52.7146	-0.4393	-0.83 %
EUR/TRY	28.5915	-0.0789	-0.28 %
EUR/USD	0.5424	+0.003	+0.55 %
GBP/USD	2.7902	+ 0.021	+ 0.75 %
USD/JPY	1,080.86	- 0.27	- 0.03 %

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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

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

Eurovision-Song-Contest

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

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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

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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

Mid East

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

Syria

Israel says Gaza strike targeted Hamas military chief al-Haddad

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Syria faces major obstacles despite political progress: UN

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Lifestyle

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

Czech-Republic

Expat Corner

Arts

Türkiye's presidential youth orchestra to tune up for May 19 concert

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

Eurovision-Song-Contest

How Harry Styles turned boy band fame into global pop domination

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Reviews

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

BOOK-REVIEW

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

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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

LOS-ANGELES-LAKERS

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