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Israel-Palestine Conflict

Plane carrying Sumud flotilla activists lands in Istanbul Airport, May 1, 2026. (AA Photo)

Gaza aid flotilla activists land in Istanbul after Israeli interception

Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla stand at the port of Atherinolakkos on the island of Crete after disembarking from a Greek Coast Guard vessel, following their interception by the Israeli Navy in international waters, May 1, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Activists flown to Greece after Israel intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla

Mourners attend the funeral of Palestinians who were killed today in an Israeli strike, according to medics, at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, April 28, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Palestinian killed, others injured in Israeli attacks in Gaza

ISRAELI-VIOLENCE

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators take part in a protest against Israel's interception of aid ships bound for Gaza in international waters, outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, April 30, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

11 countries condemn Israeli attack on Gaza-bound aid flotilla

Servicemen attend the annual multinational crisis response training SABER GUARDIAN 23 HOSPEX with a medical focus, at the U.S. Air Force Base in Ramstein, Germany, June 6, 2023. (Reuters Photo)

US pulls out 5,000 troops from Germany as transatlantic rift grows

US-EU-relations

People attend the International Labor Day commemoration in Havana, Cuba, May 1, 2026. (EPA Photo)

US imposes new sanctions on Cuba, targets officials and foreign banks

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Aerial view of the United States military headquarters, the Pentagon, Sept. 28, 2008. (Reuters File Photo)

US military partners with tech firms to expand AI use in operations

This aerial file photo shows new cars for sale parked at the harbor of Duisburg, western Germany, May 8, 2020. (AFP File Photo)

Trump to raise tariffs on EU cars to 25%, citing trade deal dispute

US-EU-RELATIONS

United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix talks during a briefing with journalists in Beirut, Lebanon, Nov. 14, 2024. (AFP File Photo)

UN peacekeeping chief to visit Italy, Türkiye for talks on global ops

US-Israel War on Iran

Smoke rises in Habboush following Israeli strikes, as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon, May 1, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

10 killed, 16 injured in Israeli strikes in S. Lebanon despite cease-fire

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Congolese refugees gather to watch as the first convoy leaves to repatriate refugees from Busuma camp, which, according to UNHCR is hosting about 66,000 refugees and was set up after M23 fighters took control of the eastern Congolese city of Uvira, prompting a mass influx of people fleeing violence, in Ruyigi, Burundi April 23, 2026. (Reuters File Photo)

Iran war drives surge in shipping costs, disrupts refugee aid delivery: UN

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the congress in Vancouver, Canada, April 30, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Iran to play World Cup games in US as scheduled: FIFA chief Infantino

An Israeli military vehicle patrols along the security fence with Syria, near the village of Majdal Shams, in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, April 22, 2026. (EPA Photo)

UN urges Israel to halt settlement expansion in occupied Golan Heights

ISRAELI-OCCUPATION

Politics

EU Affairs

Turkish govt ally blasts EU's 'arrogance' over von der Leyen's remarks

TÜRKIYE-EU-RELATIONS

Legislation

Türkiye restricts social media for children in landmark move

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Most read

Business

Finance

Rate hikes are getting closer, big central banks say

economy

Transportation

Spirit Airlines ends operations, sector's 1st Iran war casualty

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Markets

INDEX	Value	Change	Change %
BIST 100	14,442.56	+ 131.37	+ 0.91 %
CAC 40	8,114.84	+ 42.71	+ 0.53 %
DAX	24,292.38	+ 0.00	+ 0.00 %
Dow Jones	49,499.00	- 153.00	- 0.31 %
S&P 500	7,230.12	+ 21.11	+ 0.29 %

NAME	PRICE $	Change	Change %
Gold Spot	4,614.00	- 8.5200	- 0.18 %
Silver Spot	75.34	+ 1.5900	+ 2.11 %
Brent Crude Oil	108.80	- 1.6000	- 1.47 %
WTI Crude Oil	101.94	- 3.1300	- 3.07 %
Natural Gas	2.78	+ 0.0130	+ 0.47 %

Currency	Value	Change	Change %
USD/TRY	4.8439	-0.0332	-0.69 %
EUR/TRY	6.5364	-0.0588	-0.9 %
EUR/USD	1.3494	-0.0029	-0.21 %
GBP/USD	1.4458	- 0.0045	- 0.31 %
USD/JPY	7.99	+ 0.03	+ 0.43 %

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Defense

Defense giant Baykar to debut new loitering munition at SAHA EXPO

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Türkiye's Sarsılmaz to showcase end-to-end ecosystem at SAHA EXPO

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Türkiye's military spending hit $30 billion in 2025: SIPRI

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Photo gallery

Pink almond blossoms transform Akdamar Island into spring paradise

Stunning tulip fields in Karaman create fairytale landscape for visitors

Rising waters in Karacabey create natural refuge for waterfowl

Devastated infrastructure leaves thousands in Gaza relying on water tankers

TÜRKİYE

Istanbul

Istanbul to mark Labor Day with organized events in Kadıköy, Kartal

May-1

Investigations

Missing Gülistan Doku case moves forward with new evidence in Türkiye

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Columns

Opinion

World

Asia Pacific

China takes helm of UN Security Council, vows unity and cooperation

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Europe

Starmer says UK might ban some pro-Palestinian marches

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Islamophobia

News Analysis

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

Hungarian Prime Minister-elect Peter Magyar (C) leaves the preparatory meeting for the inaugural session of the Parliament at the Parliament building, Budapest, Hungary, April 17, 2026. (EPA Photo)

Turkish-Hungarian ties likely to strongly prevail in Magyar era

TURKISH-HUNGARIAN-RELATIONS

A view of a storage terminal of oil company Lukoil Neder‑over‑Heembeek, Brussels, Belgium, March 30, 2026. (EPA Photo)

From tariffs to energy shock: How global economy is holding up

Mid East

Qatar restores full maritime navigation after war disruptions

QATAR

Iran signals response as US eyes strikes, Gulf shipping still frozen

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Support Israel or quit, European media boss tells journalists

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Lifestyle

Air pollution may slow infant speech development: Study

STUDY

Expat Corner

Arts

Award-winning Oscar lost after being sent to cargo hold

OSCARS

Door as threshold: Memory, myth and architecture in Anatolia

Arts

Klimt, Matisse masterpieces lead Sotheby's London auction

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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

Top seed Rybakina thrashes Muchova to reclaim Stuttgart crown

Stuttgart-Open

Basketball

Jokic vows loyalty as early playoff exit exposes Nuggets' flaws

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Motorsports

Tourism

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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Italy probes Booking.com over alleged unfair visibility practices

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Energy

Tech

Race for 'super-processor fish' in AI ocean

technology

Automotive

EVs spur EU car sales in March, lift Q1 performance

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Education