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Israel-Palestine Conflict

A road sign stands in front of the Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim, on the outskirts of Jerusalem in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, May 15, 2026. (AFP Photo)

European governments slam Israel's illegal W. Bank settlement expansion

The Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH) holds a protest against Israel's attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla, Istanbul, Türkiye, May 3, 2026. (AA Photo)

Israel orders WFP to halt Gaza work with Turkish aid group IHH

World-Food-Programme

An Israeli naval vessel is motored toward the Israeli port of Ashdod, about 40 kilometres south of Tel Aviv, May 20, 2026. (AFP Photo)

European nations condemn Israel for abusing Gaza flotilla activists

Global-Sumud-Flotilla

Israeli soldiers are seen on a vessel bearing symbols of the Global Sumud Flotilla, with a cargo ship behind it, as seen from Ashdod, southern Israel, May 19, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Türkiye evacuates 422 Sumud flotilla activists held by Israel

Global-Sumud-Flotilla

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan meets U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of a meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Helsingborg, Sweden, Friday, May 22, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

FM Fidan holds talks with US counterpart in Sweden

TÜRKIYE-US-RELATIONS

Mehmet Çelik, editorial coordinator of Daily Sabah with participants of the panel "Designing the Energy Transition: Challenges and Opportunities," Istanbul, May 22, 2026. (Handout Photo)

Energy transition needs grids, minerals, regional alliances, experts say

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney signs an agreement on energy with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, May 15, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Canada faces separatist push as Alberta moves toward independence vote

Bronze Age spearheads, stone axes and Ottoman-era firearms are displayed during the "From Spear to Gunpowder" exhibition at Çorum Museum, May 22, 2026. (AA Photo)

5,000 years of warfare unveiled at Türkiye's Çorum Museum

Tulsi Gabbard, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to be director of national intelligence, attends to testify before a Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., Jan. 30, 2025. (Reuters File Photo)

US national intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard announces resignation

US-Israel War on Iran

Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the press before boarding his plane at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

'Good signs' emerging in Iran talks but US has alternatives: Rubio

Iranians walk past a picture of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, May 18, 2026. (EPA Photo)

Iran supreme leader vows to keep enriched uranium in country

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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

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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Politics

EU Affairs

Erdoğan says regional tensions highlight value of Türkiye-EU ties

TÜRKIYE-EU-RELATIONS

Legislation

Türkiye's AK Party pushes ahead with new constitution plan

Turkish-constitution

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Business

Finance

Türkiye passes law to cut tax for manufacturing firms, launch incentives

Turkish-economy

Transportation

Air France, Airbus found guilty of manslaughter in 2009 crash

air-transportation

Markets

INDEX	Value	Change	Change %
BIST 100	13,808.20	+ 644.32	+ 4.67 %
CAC 40	8,117.37	+ 31.37	+ 0.39 %
DAX	24,854.10	+ 197.34	+ 0.79 %
Dow Jones	50,595.82	+ 310.16	+ 0.61 %
S&P 500	7,476.91	+ 31.21	+ 0.42 %

NAME	PRICE $	Change	Change %
Gold Spot	4,509.45	- 33.5300	- 0.74 %
Silver Spot	75.62	- 1.0600	- 1.40 %
Brent Crude Oil	104.85	- 0.1700	- 0.16 %
WTI Crude Oil	97.50	+ 1.1500	+ 1.18 %
Natural Gas	2.95	- 0.0700	- 2.37 %

Currency	Value	Change	Change %
USD/TRY	4.8711	-0.0139	-0.29 %
EUR/TRY	61.2384	-0.0614	-0.1 %
EUR/USD	12.5718	+0.0232	+0.18 %
GBP/USD	6.7736	- 0.0073	- 0.11 %
USD/JPY	72.67	- 0.11	- 0.16 %

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Defense

50 nations gather as Türkiye projects strategic reach at EFES 2026

EFES-2026

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

türkiye-belgium-ties

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 launches Zero Waste Week with 1,500 citywide projects

Istanbul-Zero-Waste-Week

Investigations

Authorities investigate 33 dead cats found in Izmir, W. Türkiye

cats

Columns

Opinion

World

Asia Pacific

Trump to talk with Taiwan's leader in new possible strain for US-China ties

us-china-relations

Europe

French investigators raid Elysee Palace in corruption probe

france

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

Global outrage erupts as Israel detains, expels Gaza flotilla activists

gaza-genocide

Iran, Pakistan discuss war endgame as Hormuz tensions roil talks

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Top Saudi, Syrian diplomats discuss bilateral ties in phone call

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Lifestyle

Dublin memoirs: Looking back, thinking forward

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Expat Corner

Arts

Artist JR, the 'French Banksy,' turns Paris bridge into cave art

PARIS

Emine Erdoğan highlights Turkish cuisine as heritage of civilization

turkish-cuisine-week

London exhibitions reveals Winston Churchill's life as a painter

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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, Djokovic apart as French Open draw sets up possible final

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Basketball

SGA powers Thunder's bounce-back win over Spurs in Game 2

Oklahoma-City-Thunder

Motorsports

Tourism

Olympos in Türkiye attracts tourists with mix of history, nature

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Eid holiday brings extra rush for Turkish hoteliers, yacht tourism

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'Large numbers' of British visitors arrive in Türkiye despite tensions

tourism-in-türkiye

Energy

Tech

Turkcell, Sateliot test satellite-based 5G IoT connectivity in Türkiye

telecommunications

Automotive

Stellantis, China's Dongfeng to create Europe-based joint venture

automotive-industry

Education