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Israel-Palestine Conflict

The Turkish Red Crescent’s 19th “Goodness Ship,” carrying about 1,300 tons of humanitarian aid bound for Gaza, is seen docked at the International Port of Mersin, southern Türkiye, Dec. 13, 2025. (AA Photo)

Türkiye dispatches 19th ship carrying 1,300 tons of aid to Gaza

Palestinian children wait for a meal at a charity kitchen in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, July 22, 2025. (AFP File Photo)

UNGA urges Israel to uphold UN protections, lift Gaza aid restrictions

Palestinians walk past the rubble of destroyed buildings, amid a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City, Nov.19, 2025. (Reuters File Photo)

US plans international Gaza force deployment early next year

Displaced Palestinians shelter in a tent camp on a rainy day in Nuseirat, Gaza Strip, Palestine, Dec.12, 2025. (Reuters Photo)

Storm batters Gaza, death toll hits 4 as tents collapse in cold

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner meet with Secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council Rustem Umerov and other members of a Ukrainian delegation in Hallandale Beach, Florida, U.S., Nov. 30, 2025. (Reuters Photo)

Ukraine peace talks to resume in Berlin with US, European advisers

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US, Syrian soldiers wounded after shots fired at delegation

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'Peace is not far away' Erdoğan says after meeting Putin

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Thailand denies Trump truce claim as 4 soldiers killed in Cambodia conflict

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Young Christians hold a demonstration, depicting Jesus, Mary and Joseph as refugees in an inflatable dinghy boat, outside of St Paul's Cathedral in response to increasing anti-refugee politics and the growing rise of Christian nationalism in London, UK, Dec. 13, 2025. (AFP Photo)

Migrant boat crossings to UK resume after longest pause in 7 years

UK-migration-crisis

Residents stand near damaged apartment buildings at the site of a Russian missile and drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa, Ukraine Dec. 13, 2025. (Reuters Photo)

Russian strike triggers major blackout in Ukraine's Odesa region

RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR

In a still image from video, U.S. forces abseil onto an oil tanker during a raid described by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi as its seizure by the United States off the coast of Venezuela, Dec. 10, 2025. (Reuters Photo)

US unseals redacted warrant for tanker seized off Venezuelan coast

US-VENEZUELA-tensions

A Muslim man washes his face before attending Friday prayers at Al Ihsan Mosque, which was partially damaged by flooding, in Aceh Tamiang, North Sumatra, Indonesia, Dec. 12, 2025. (AFP Photo)

Indonesia floods kill more than 1,000 as rescue efforts continue

Politics

EU Affairs

Germany, Greek Cypriots clash over EU language about Türkiye

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Legislation

Turkish lawmakers see off year with budget talks

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Business

Finance

Turkish central bank lowers key rate to 38% on 'improving' signs

Turkish-economy

Transportation

SunExpress appoints Marcus Schnabel as new CEO

AIRLINES

Markets

INDEX	Value	Change	Change %
BIST 100	11,311.31	+ 77.65	+ 0.69 %
CAC 40	8,068.62	- 17.14	- 0.21 %
DAX	24,186.49	- 108.12	- 0.45 %
Dow Jones	48,458.00	- 246.00	- 0.51 %
S&P 500	6,827.41	- 73.59	- 1.08 %

NAME	PRICE $	Change	Change %
Gold Spot	4,299.55	+ 23.2800	+ 0.54 %
Silver Spot	61.85	- 1.7100	- 2.76 %
Brent Crude Oil	61.15	- 0.1300	- 0.21 %
WTI Crude Oil	57.44	- 0.1600	- 0.28 %
Natural Gas	4.11	- 0.1180	- 2.87 %

Currency	Value	Change	Change %
USD/TRY	42.6861	+0.089	+0.21 %
EUR/TRY	53.4393	-0.2775	-0.52 %
EUR/USD	1.2519	-0.0091	-0.73 %
GBP/USD	0.1567	- 0.0009	- 0.56 %
USD/JPY	75.06	+ 0.56	+ 0.74 %

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Defense

Military aid to Ukraine dwindles as Europe struggles to fill US gap

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Belgium doesn't believe in Türkiye-less European defense scenario

Defense

Turkish drone powerhouse Baykar steps into nuclear energy

energy

Photo gallery

Heavy rains flood tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza

Damascus marks 1st anniversary of Baath regime's collapse

Fahreddin Pasha archive reveals treasure of holy lands images

Bursa wetlands draw raptors, including rare eagles

TÜRKİYE

Istanbul

IBB council approves up to 62% hike in ISPARK parking fees

IBB

Investigations

Istanbul police detain 20 in raid on illegal gambling operation

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Columns

Opinion

World

Asia Pacific

Thailand, Cambodia report attacks despite Trump cease-fire call

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Europe

EU sceptical of US plan proposing Ukraine's accession by 2027

European-union

Islamophobia

News Analysis

Demonstrators gather during a protest, Podgorica, Montenegro, Oct. 28, 2025. (AFP Photo)

Turkophobic riots test resilience of Türkiye-Montenegro ties

Turkish and Egyptian naval personnel display their national flags aboard a ship during the “Friendship Sea 2025” exercise, Muğla, Türkiye, Sept. 25, 2025. (AA Photo)

Türkiye, Egypt could build a new regional axis: expert

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Smoke rises from an Israeli strike, as displaced Palestinians, fleeing northern Gaza due to an Israeli military operation, move southward after Israeli forces ordered residents of Gaza City to evacuate to the south, in the central Gaza Strip, Palestine, Sept. 24, 2025. (Reuters Photo)

'Erdoğan's speech reminds UN to uphold foundational values for Gaza'

U.S. President Donald Trump greets President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan upon arrival outside the White House, Washington, U.S., Nov.13, 2019. (AFP Photo)

Gaza to F-35s: What to expect as Erdoğan meets Trump at White House

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Mid East

Italy's Meloni vows leading role in Gaza stabilization, rebuilding

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Displaced Gazans scavenge through rubble to survive winter floods

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UN warns flooding threatens 40% of Gaza, 760 sites at highest risk

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Lifestyle

Beirut woman finds daily peace caring for rooftop pigeons

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Expat Corner

Arts

London gallery to host Gaza-themed exhibition by Turkish artist Aygeç

Palestine

Murals transform Lagos as city hosts street art fest

LAGOS

Rijksmuseum plans new Eindhoven branch to expand access

Rijksmuseum

Reviews

Review of 'Prisoner of His Own Thoughts': Echoes of childhood

BOOK-REVIEW

'The President's Cake' is remarkable ode to Iraq, its children

Arts

2 US films try to capture great American unravelling

Eddington

Sports

Tennis

Serena rebuffs comeback talk after rejoining anti-doping test pool

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Basketball

Rockets ride Şengun-Thompson 4th-quarter surge to edge Clippers

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Motorsports

Tourism

TUI posts strong 2025 results, sees Türkiye among popular destinations

Travel

Tourist arrivals in Türkiye approach 6 million in October

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Türkiye's Antalya braces for new tourist record as visits soar

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Energy

Tech

Türkiye moves to build sovereign AI infrastructure

ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE

Automotive

EU abandons plan for ban on combustion-engine cars: Senior official

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Education