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Israel-Palestine Conflict

Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, aiming to reach Gaza and break Israel’s naval blockade, gather at a port before their departure, Marmaris, Türkiye, May 14, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Israel intercepts 41 Gaza flotilla boats, organizers say 10 still sailing

Protesters wave Palestinian flags and hold signs supporting the Global Sumud Flotilla during a march in Rome, Italy, May 18, 2026. (AA Photo)

10 nations, including Türkiye, condemn Israeli attacks on Sumud Flotilla

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A boat taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla, which aims to reach Gaza and break Israel’s naval blockade, sets sail from a port in the southern resort of Marmaris, Türkiye, May 14, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Irish president's sister among Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel

Protesters gather in a square where they display an Israeli flag alongside images of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, before throwing shoes at the flag and the photos in protest, Amsterdam, Netherlands, May 15, 2026. (AA Photo)

Ben-Gvir lashes out at ICC, escalates rhetoric on Palestinians

International-Criminal-Court-(ICC)

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and first lady Emine Erdoğan attend the "Presidential Children's Orchestra and Choir Concert" at the Beştepe Nation's Congress and Culture Center in Ankara, Türkiye, May 19, 2026. (AA Photo)

Erdoğan vows stronger, 'terror-free Türkiye' in Youth Day address

TERROR-FREE-TÜRKİYE

A police officer stands outside the Islamic Center of San Diego, the day after a fatal shooting incident, in San Diego, California, U.S, May 19, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

'San Diego mosque attackers shared racist, anti-Muslim hate online'

anti-Muslim-hatred

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper delivers a speech during the Global Partnerships Conference in London, Britain, May 19, 2026. (EPA Photo)

World 'sleepwalking into food crisis' amid Iran shipping disruptions: UK

STRAIT-OF-HORMUZ

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and EU Commission President von der Leyen attend a news conference in Ankara, Türkiye, Dec. 17, 2024. (Getty Images File Photo)

Erdoğan says regional tensions highlight value of Türkiye-EU ties

TÜRKIYE-EU-RELATIONS

A police car is seen on the street in London, United Kingdom, Feb. 17, 2026. (AFP File Photo)

UK police probe child abuse allegations linked to Epstein files

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US-Israel War on Iran

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

lebanon-israel-cease-fire

This handout photo provided by Syria's SANA news agency's Telegram channel on May 9, 2026, shows Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam meeting with the Syrian president at the People's Palace in Damascus. (Photo by SANA via AFP)

Lebanon seeks Arab, international backing in talks with Israel

lebanon-israel-cease-fire

A drone view shows damaged and destroyed buildings, destroyed in the Israeli attacks, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, Jan. 24, 2025. (Reuters File Photo)

Israel 'trampling on humanity's shared values', President Erdoğan says

israeli-genocide

Politics

EU Affairs

EU commissioner calls Türkiye vital partner for regional connectivity

TÜRKIYE-EU-RELATIONS

Legislation

Türkiye's AK Party pushes ahead with new constitution plan

Turkish-constitution

Most read

Business

Finance

Spain opens sovereign wealth fund with $15.5B in funding

Spanish-economy

Transportation

Turkish Airlines to relaunch Istanbul-Dubai flights on June 9

air-travel

Markets

INDEX	Value	Change	Change %
BIST 100	14,029.54	+ 0.00	+ 0.00 %
CAC 40	7,981.76	- 5.73	- 0.07 %
DAX	24,400.65	+ 92.73	+ 0.38 %
Dow Jones	49,364.31	+ 0.00	+ 0.00 %
S&P 500	7,353.61	- 49.44	- 0.67 %

NAME	PRICE $	Change	Change %
Gold Spot	4,460.22	- 21.9400	- 0.49 %
Silver Spot	73.57	- 0.1100	- 0.15 %
Brent Crude Oil	111.03	- 1.0700	- 0.96 %
WTI Crude Oil	103.94	- 0.0700	- 0.07 %
Natural Gas	3.11	- 0.0110	- 0.35 %

Currency	Value	Change	Change %
USD/TRY	4.8966	-0.0261	-0.53 %
EUR/TRY	45.5735	-0.0073	-0.02 %
EUR/USD	9.3072	+0.0479	+0.51 %
GBP/USD	11.7508	- 0.003	- 0.03 %
USD/JPY	17.13	- 0.03	- 0.17 %

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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 reaches highest congress tourism ranking in 10 years

ISTANBUL-congress-centers

Investigations

Turkish authorities nab wanted Moroccan drug trafficker

drug-trafficking

Columns

Opinion

World

Asia Pacific

China's Xi to host 'old friend' Putin days after Trump trip

XI-JINPING

Europe

Croatia blocks new Israeli ambassador over government policies

croatia-israel-relations

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

Contact lost after Israeli naval vessel rams Gaza-bound Sumud aid boat

sumud-flotilla

Pakistan sends jets, troops to Saudi Arabia as part of defense pact

pakistan-saudi-arabia-relations

Death toll in Israel's war on Lebanon crosses grim 3,000 mark

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Lifestyle

When AI writes perfect papers, colleges turn to face-to-face exams

AI

Expat Corner

Arts

Thousands line up for Travis Scott's 2,500-person Istanbul event

Travis-Scott

Spanish court acquits Shakira of tax fraud, orders $64M repayment

SHAKIRA

France picks architects for sweeping Louvre renovation project

louvre-museum

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

Sabalenka heads to Paris amid growing doubts over clay control

Aryna-Sabalenka

Basketball

Cavaliers overwhelm Pistons, advance to face Knicks in East finals

Cleveland-Cavaliers

Motorsports

Tourism

Iran war creates new summer travel trend: Plan B

Travel

Tourist arrivals to Türkiye up in Q1, revenues rise despite Iran war

tourism-in-türkiye

Turkish village Adatepe nominated for UN tourism program

adatepe-village

Energy

Tech

Top telco, defense firm to develop Türkiye's communication devices

telecommunications

Automotive

Number of EVs in Türkiye surpasses 420,000 as of April 2026

automotive-market

Education