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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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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference on an aircraft collision at the White House, Washington, U.S., Jan. 30, 2025. (DHA Photo)

Trump warns of narrowing window for Iran deal amid stalled talks

Russia launches new air barrage on Ukraine as strikes escalate

Volodymyr-Zelenskyy
Erdoğan chairs Cabinet meeting for terror-free Türkiye, economy

CABINET
Police detain 57 in Istanbul municipality tender irregularity probe

ISTANBUL-METROPOLITAN-MUNICIPALITY

Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) conduct an informal summit, Turkistan, Kazakhstan, May 15, 2026. (AA Photo)

Turkistan summit: Digital rise of the Turkic world in age of AI

Cars drive along a road lined with Israeli flags, Kiryat Shmona, northern Israel, April 17, 2026. (EPA Photo)

Al-Nakba in the present tense

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Isabel Fernandez, the director of the documentary The Builders of Alhambra, which explores the construction process of the Alhambra Palace, met with cinema enthusiasts at an event at Adapazarı Cultural Center, Sakarya, Türkiye, May 15, 2026. (AA Photo)

'Builders of Alhambra' surpasses audience expectations: Director

U.S. dollar banknote and decreasing stock graph are seen in this illustration taken April 25, 2025. (Reuters Photo)

Global bond rout deepens as Iran war-fueled inflation fears mount

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

israeli-genocide

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

Stability in focus after Trump-Xi summit despite Iran war concerns

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Transportation

Ryanair posts strong profit but warns Iran conflict clouds outlook

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Markets

INDEX	Value	Change	Change %
BIST 100	14,069.35	- 298.25	- 2.12 %
CAC 40	7,884.51	- 68.04	- 0.86 %
DAX	23,961.95	+ 6.76	+ 0.03 %
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	4,543.57	+ 3.2200	+ 0.07 %
Silver Spot	76.14	+ 0.1900	+ 0.25 %
Brent Crude Oil	109.26	+ 3.5400	+ 3.24 %
WTI Crude Oil	102.51	+ 1.4900	+ 1.45 %
Natural Gas	3.06	+ 0.0970	+ 3.17 %

Currency	Value	Change	Change %
USD/TRY	4.8886	-0.0129	-0.26 %
EUR/TRY	57.7513	-0.2426	-0.42 %
EUR/USD	11.8135	-0.0184	-0.16 %
GBP/USD	6.7543	- 0.0138	- 0.2 %
USD/JPY	69.20	+ 0.13	+ 0.19 %

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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

Factory that builds factories remains cornerstone of Turkish industrial power

Devastated infrastructure leaves thousands in Gaza relying on water tankers

Turkish Air Force demonstrates joint operational capabilities in EFES 2026 exercise

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

Trump says Taiwan arms sales could pressure China

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Europe

Largest Ukrainian drone strikes of 4-year war kill 4 in Russia

RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR

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

Israeli navy intercepts Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla in int'l waters

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Israel continues Gaza killings after slaying senior Hamas member

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Drone strike sparks fire near UAE nuclear plant in blow to Iran truce

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Lifestyle

What to know about choosing sacrificial animals for Eid al-Adha

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Expat Corner

Arts

Bulgaria's capital Sofia to host Eurovision Song Contest 2027

EUROVISION

Bulgaria wins Eurovision as Israel's participation sparks protests

Arts

Regional artists celebrated at Mersin's BN Arts Academy awards

art

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

Sinner snaps Italy's 50-year drought, matches Djokovic milestone

Jannik-Sinner

Basketball

Cavaliers overwhelm Pistons, advance to face Knicks in East finals

Cleveland-Cavaliers

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

ASML-Tata sign semiconductor deal as Modi visits Netherlands

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Automotive

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

automotive-industry

Education