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Global Sumud Flotilla organizers including Türkiye's Sümeyra Akdeniz Ordu (3rd R) attend a news conference before the flotilla's departure, Barcelona, Spain, April 12, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Turkish activists join 'expanding' Sumud flotilla for Gaza

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Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez gestures during a press conference at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Dec.15, 2025. (AFP File Photo)

Israel blocks Spain from Gaza stabilization center after cease-fire

Police officers arrest a supporter of Palestine Action dressed as a suffragette during a mass protest organized by the Defend Our Juries group at Trafalgar Square in London, U.K., April 11, 2026. (EPA Photo)

London police arrest over 500 protesters at pro-Palestinian demo

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Mourners react as they attend the funeral of Al Jazeera journalist Mohammad Weshah, who was killed in an Israeli strike, in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Palestine, April 9, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Hamas to raise Israeli violations of Gaza truce with mediators

The Iranian delegation, led by parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, is welcomed by Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Asim Munir and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar for U.S. and Iran peace talks, Islamabad, Pakistan, April 10, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

If US fights, Iran will fight, top negotiator Ghalibaf tells Trump

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A protestor wearing a face mask of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a banner that reads "war is an asset" during an anti-war protest, Tel Aviv, Israel, March 14, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Time to talk about Israel's future

Bally Bagayoko, the newly elected mayor of Saint-Denis, makes a speech during a demonstration against racism, Saint Denis, Paris, France, April 4, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

When a mayor becomes a symbol in France's far-right politics

Defense Minister Yaşar Güler met with Nigerien Defense Minister General Salifou Mody, who came to Türkiye on an official visit, Ankara, Türkiye, April 7, 2026. (DHA Photo)

Türkiye expands military footprint in Niger's security landscape

"Türkiye is not merely a littoral state but the main pillar of the strategic balance in the Black Sea." (Illustration by Erhan Yalvaç)

Türkiye and the future of Black Sea security governance

US-Israel War on Iran

A woman walks past a giant billboard reading 'The Strait of Hormuz remains closed' at the Revolution Square in Tehran, Iran, April 12, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Iran Guards threaten enemies with 'deadly vortex' in Hormuz

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US. .President Donald Trump makes a fist upon arrival at Miami International Airport in Miami, U.S., April 11, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Trump threatens 50% tariff on China if it sends arms to Iran

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A man holds a picture of the late Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, next to an anti-U.S. billboard, on a street in Tehran, Iran, April 12, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Iranians disappointed but defiant after US peace talks collapse

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First responders rush to the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the Lebanese State Security Center, in the southern city of Nabatieh, Lebanon, April 10 2026. (AFP Photo)

Lebanon-Israel truce talks set for Tuesday in Washington

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EU Affairs

Turkish officials urge Muslims abroad to report Islamophobia to ECtHR

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Legislation

Turkish Parliament resumes work on social media, maternity leave

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Finance

Syria, Türkiye near correspondent bank account deal, mull currency swap

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Transportation

Türkiye's Antalya Airport serves over 3M passengers in Q1

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Markets

INDEX	Value	Change	Change %
BIST 100	13,856.20	- 217.59	- 1.57 %
CAC 40	8,172.91	- 86.69	- 1.06 %
DAX	23,573.66	- 281.53	- 1.19 %
Dow Jones	47,916.57	+ 0.24	+ 0.00 %
S&P 500	6,816.89	- 7.77	- 0.11 %

NAME	PRICE $	Change	Change %
Gold Spot	4,732.32	- 16.9400	- 0.36 %
Silver Spot	74.65	- 1.2500	- 1.67 %
Brent Crude Oil	95.20	- 0.7200	- 0.76 %
WTI Crude Oil	103.50	+ 6.9300	+ 6.70 %
Natural Gas	2.68	+ 0.0280	+ 1.05 %

Currency	Value	Change	Change %
USD/TRY	44.7213	+0.1069	+0.24 %
EUR/TRY	32.1658	-0.121	-0.38 %
EUR/USD	0.7193	-0.0044	-0.62 %
GBP/USD	0.1457	- 0.001	- 0.7 %
USD/JPY	641.75	+ 5.63	+ 0.88 %

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Defense

Türkiye sees 3 major moves boosting its defense industry reach

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Türkiye eyes faster, greater high-tech defense production: Erdoğan

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Pakistan Navy adds Turkish-built corvette into its fleet

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Photo gallery

Hot air balloon tours attract visitors to Türkiye's Pamukkale at sunrise

Artisans keep centuries-old pottery tradition alive in Türkiye's Karacasu

Winners of Istanbul Photo Awards 2026 announced

Horseback safaris draw visitors to Narman Fairy Chimneys in Erzurum, Türkiye

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Istanbul

Istanbul reservoir levels reach 70% amid continued system strain

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Investigations

Istanbul narcotics probe expands, multiple detentions made

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Asia Pacific

China to reinstate some Taiwan ties after opposition leader's visit

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Europe

Orban concedes landmark defeat in Hungary elections

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News Analysis

A demonstrator holds a poster of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Turkish words that read, "Gaza Butcher" during a pro-Palestinian protest, Istanbul, Türkiye, April 21, 2024. (AP Photo)

Anti-Semitism still marginalized in Türkiye despite Israel's provocation

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan meets with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during an official visit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, March 20, 2026. (IHA Photo)

Experts see Türkiye filling gap as Gulf reassesses security strategy

U.S. Department of War and Anthropic logos are seen in this illustration, March 1, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Algorithms at war: AI begins reshaping battlefield, conflict rules

ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE

A man looks through binoculars as a plume of smoke rises after a military strike on the capital Tehran, Iran, March 2, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Threat of instability next door, Israel loom large for Türkiye

Mid East

Lebanon says pushing for Israeli military withdrawal

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Iraqi parliament elects Nizar Amidi as country's new president

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Israel's wartime holy sites ban violated religious rights, policy

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Lifestyle

Ancient fossil once thought octopus is actually nautilus: Study

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Expat Corner

Arts

Istanbul's artistic pulse: A city redefining its creative identity

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Paris expects economic boost from Celine Dion concert series

Arts

Major music lineup coming to Istanbul with global, local stars

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Reviews

Reading Palestine: Anatomy of a century-long reality

Gaza

Which would you give up: Love or memory?

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Memoir as memory: Ülkü Tamer's vision beyond biography

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Sports

Tennis

Medvedev breaks 7 rackets in Monte Carlo loss to Berrettini

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Basketball

Thunder secure No. 1 seed for 3rd straight season, enter NBA elite

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Tourism

Türkiye's cruise passenger numbers hit 16-year March high

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Spanish 'breeze' expected to boost tourist arrivals to Türkiye

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Tourists flood Türkiye's Amasra as Russian cruise ship docks

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Energy

Tech

Humans vs. machines: AI job panic sweeps Silicon Valley

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Automotive

General Motors set for Türkiye return as it inks deal with local dealer

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