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Israel-Palestine Conflict

An Israeli settler sits on the roof of the Palestinian Salameh family's house, which was taken over by Israeli settlers in the village of Jalud, West Bank, Palestine, July 2, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Settlers seize Palestinian family's unfinished West Bank home

Palestinians make their way past the rubble of residential buildings destroyed during the Israeli offensive as displaced people shelter in tents, Gaza City, Palestine, July 4, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Turkish activists set to hit road for Palestine

Children take part in activities at a Türkiye-backed summer camp, Nuseirat refugee camp, Gaza Strip, Palestine, July 4, 2026. (AA Photo)

Gaza children find hope at Türkiye-backed camps

Ismail al-Thawabta (C R), head of Hamas' government media office, addresses a press conference to announce the dissolution of the body that has governed the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades, in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Palestine, July 6, 2026. (EPA Photo)

Hamas dissolves Gaza govt to facilitate transfer of administration

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U.S. President Donald Trump and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shake hands at the White House, Washington, D.C., U.S., Sept. 25, 2025. (Reuters Photo)

Trump's Türkiye moment: US president set for inaugural visit

Türkiye left its mark in NATO summits and may repeat it

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NATO summit offers Turkish defense industry chance to cement its rise

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EU, NATO chiefs call for stronger European defense on eve of Ankara summit

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South Korean chip giant SK Hynix kicks off $28B US share sale

George Clooney speaks onstage during the 51st Chaplin Award Gala honoring him at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, New York City, U.S., April 27, 2026. (Getty Images Photo)

Venice Film Festival to honor George Clooney with Golden Lion

A custom-built limousine versions of Türkiye's first domestic electric car, Togg T10X SUV, Ankara, Türkiye, July 6, 2026. (IHA Photo)

Custom limousines of Türkiye's EV maker Togg to transport NATO leaders

Turkish actor Zihni Göktay poses for a photo.

Zihni Göktay, Turkish veteran actor, dies at 81

US-Israel War on Iran

Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps Chief Ahmad Vahidi (C) pays respect at the coffin of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei during a ceremony ahead of his funeral, Tehran, Iran, July 3, 2026. (AFP Photo)

IRGC commander resurfaces at Khamenei funeral after months away

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Women holding a portrait of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei pay their respects before his state funeral at the Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah, Tehran, Iran, July 3, 2026. (EPA Photo)

Iran stages massive Khamenei funeral to project post-war unity

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Iranian people pass a large-scale banner of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, ahead of his funeral in Tehran, Iran, July 2, 2026. (EPA Photo)

US-Iran talks mark progress, to continue after Khamenei funeral

Israeli military vehicles drive past houses destroyed in Israeli strikes in the southern Lebanese village near the Israel-Lebanon border, July 1, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Lebanon president vows not to yield 'single inch' of territory to Israel

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2026 FIFA World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (L) celebrates past Paraguay's goalkeeper Orlando Gill after winning the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match in Philadelphia, U.S., July 4, 2026. (AFP Photo)

France edge dogged Paraguay to fix World Cup meet with Morocco

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England's Jude Bellingham (L) celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammate Harry Kane during the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match against Mexico, Mexico City, July 5, 2026. (AFP Photo)

England, Norway reach World Cup quarters amid FIFA ruling furore

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Jürgen Klopp reacts during the penalty shootout of the 2026 World Cup round of 32 match against Paraguay, Boston, U.S., June 29, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Klopp looks set to pick up Germany baton after World Cup debacle

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Christian Pulisic (C) and his teammates participate during a training session for the 2026 World Cup, Seattle, Washington, July 03, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Hosts US take Belgium test in Seattle amid growing expectations

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Politics

EU Affairs

Türkiye remains committed to EU membership: FM Fidan

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Legislation

Terror-free Türkiye law in works, no pardon for Öcalan

PKK

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Business

Finance

Türk Eximbank secures $830 million syndicated loan

Turkish-economy

Transportation

EasyJet shares jump on $7.3B takeover deal, but investors stay wary

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Markets

INDEX	Value	Change	Change %
BIST 100	14,424.54	+ 6.63	+ 0.05 %
CAC 40	8,479.87	+ 0.00	+ 0.00 %
DAX	25,832.52	+ 0.00	+ 0.00 %
Dow Jones	53,007.00	+ 107.00	+ 0.20 %
S&P 500	7,548.40	+ 65.16	+ 0.86 %

NAME	PRICE $	Change	Change %
Gold Spot	4,164.89	- 6.2100	- 0.15 %
Silver Spot	62.04	- 0.3000	- 0.48 %
Brent Crude Oil	72.01	- 0.1100	- 0.15 %
WTI Crude Oil	68.72	+ 0.0300	+ 0.04 %
Natural Gas	3.25	+ 0.0510	+ 1.57 %

Currency	Value	Change	Change %
USD/TRY	6.8569	-0.0456	-0.67 %
EUR/TRY	7.1303	-0.0358	-0.5 %
EUR/USD	1.0399	+0.0017	+0.16 %
GBP/USD	21.9081	+ 0.0399	+ 0.18 %
USD/JPY	1,133.60	- 5.75	- 0.51 %

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Defense

Make NATO European? How Trump's criticism is transforming alliance

NATO

France reportedly eases stance on SAMP-T air defense sale to Türkiye

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Türkiye eyes F110 jet engines as NATO allies gather in Ankara

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Photo gallery

Squirrels emerge from nests in search of food at Ankara's Seğmenler Park

Disused quarry in Eskişehir transforms into safe haven for migratory birds in Türkiye

Vietnam's Hung Yen keeps generations-old tradition of fermenting 'Tuong Ban' soy sauce

Workers toil in blazing heat to prepare Şanlıurfa's prized Isot pepper in Türkiye

TÜRKİYE

Istanbul

Istanbul-bred pheasants help fight ticks across Türkiye

Pheasants

Investigations

Istanbul police arrest suspect over fake documents sent abroad

Istanbul

Columns

Opinion

World

Asia Pacific

School roof collapse kills at least 14 children in Pakistan's Lahore

PAKISTAN

Europe

NATO to seek clear plans on 5% defense spending goal: Rutte

NATO-summit

Islamophobia

News Analysis

CHP leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu (2nd L), CHP parliamentary group leader Özgür Özel (2nd R), and CHP lawmaker Ali Mahir Başarır (C) attend a funeral ceremony for deceased CHP lawmaker in Ankara, Türkiye, June 25, 2026. (AA Photo)

Former hope, new target: Türkiye's opposition divided over Kılıçdaroğlu

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Young students who completed Quran classes attend a graduation ceremony, Zonguldak, northern Türkiye, June 19, 2026. (DHA Photo)

Anti-Muslim sentiment resurfaces in Türkiye through provocations

A man paints during his recovery after overcoming addiction with support from the Yeşilay Counseling Center (YEDAM), Mardin, Türkiye, April 29, 2026. (AA Photo)

Global drug use rises as Türkiye strengthens anti-drug efforts

NATO leaders pose for a family photo during the NATO summit, The Hague, Netherlands, June 25, 2025. (AP Photo)

Ankara emerges as potential bridge in growing NATO divisions

Mid East

Iranians call to avenge Khamenei during Tehran funeral procession

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Iran leaders mourn, but successor absent from Khamenei funeral

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Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis kill 14 govt troops in Hodeidah

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Lifestyle

From London to Istanbul: Where horse racing meets high style

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Expat Corner

Arts

Harry Styles sets Guinness World Record with Wembley run

Harry-Styles

Kars Castle in Türkiye eyed for UNESCO World Heritage status

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Türkiye's Tunceli Museum nominated for 2026 DASA Award

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Reviews

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

BOOK-REVIEW

Sports

Tennis

Wimbledon glory in sight for Djokovic, Osaka as quarterfinals begin

WIMBLEDON

Basketball

LeBron salutes Lakers as he weighs next move post free agency

NBA

Motorsports

Tourism

Türkiye continues to attract German travelers despite global woes

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Holiday bookings rebound in Türkiye, others on Iran crisis relief

Tourism

5 months into 2026, Türkiye sustains cruise tourism momentum

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Energy

Tech

Microsoft announces 4,800 job cuts in 'reset' of Xbox

technology

Automotive

Tesla sales set record to signal worst of Musk backlash may be fading

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Education