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Israel-Palestine Conflict

Areej Ghanem holds a cat outside a shack near Tulkarm, West Bank, Palestine, Feb. 16, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Displaced Palestinian family faces daily rocket threats in West Bank

A man holds a sign as Palestinians take part in a protest against the execution of the Israeli death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks, Ramallah, the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Palestine, March 31, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

In cold blood: The violence of legalized killing

A man pushes a stroller past a group of people sitting by a fire in Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, April 1, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Key Muslim-majority countries condemn Israel death penalty law

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The 55th session of the Arab Information Ministers Council opens at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 26, 2025. (AFP File Photo)

Arab League urges ICC probe over Israel's death penalty for Palestinians

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Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (R) is received by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, Damascus, Syria, April 5, 2026. (AA Photo)

Turkish FM meets Zelenskyy, al-Sharaa in Syria

TURKISH-SYRIAN-RELATIONS

Trump says 'good chance' of Iran deal on Monday

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Ukraine, Syria agree to security cooperation, Zelenskyy says

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Trump lashes out at Iran in profanity-laced social media outburst

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An undated photo of Parliament in session, Ankara, Türkiye. (DHA Photo)

Turkish Parliament mulls more leave for moms, less screen time for kids

Officials and media representatives gather around the damaged building of Shahid Beheshti University following a strike, Tehran, Iran, April 4, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Turkish Cabinet convenes to discuss fallout of war

US-ISRAEL-IRAN-WAR

Three lawyers review legal documents, Bitlis, Türkiye, April 1, 2026. (AA Photo)

Lawyer numbers in Türkiye increase by more than 40% since 2020

Tourists visit the ancient city Pergamon, Izmir, Türkiye, March 5, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Türkiye unveils credit boost to shield tourism, exports amid tensions

Turkish-economy

US-Israel War on Iran

A man takes a photo with his mobile phone as vessels sit at anchor amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Sultan Qaboos Port in Muscat, Oman, March 26, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Iran reportedly talking with Oman to weigh up Hormuz options

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A cargo ship in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Türkiye says 2nd Turkish-operated vessel has passed Strait of Hormuz

US-ISRAEL-IRAN-WAR

Iranians shop for food at the Tajrish Bazaar, Tehran, Iran, March 7, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Global food prices could keep rising if Iran war lasts, FAO warns

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran is seen behind a 3D printed oil pipeline in this illustration taken on June 22, 2025. (Reuters Photo)

Could Türkiye be alternative energy corridor amid Hormuz impasse

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Politics

EU Affairs

Turkish officials urge Muslims abroad to report Islamophobia to ECtHR

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Legislation

Turkish lawmakers to review expanded parental leave, social media ban

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Most read

Business

Finance

European shares open lower as hopes of end to Mideast conflict dim

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Transportation

Special pharma logistics in demand as war hurts supply chains

Middle-East-conflict

Markets

INDEX	Value	Change	Change %
BIST 100	12,936.35	- 115.34	- 0.89 %
CAC 40	7,962.39	- 18.88	- 0.24 %
DAX	23,168.08	+ 0.00	+ 0.00 %
Dow Jones	46,505.00	+ 0.00	+ 0.00 %
S&P 500	6,582.69	+ 7.37	+ 0.11 %

NAME	PRICE $	Change	Change %
Gold Spot	4,677.06	- 0.2800	- 0.01 %
Silver Spot	73.02	+ 0.0000	+ 0.00 %
Brent Crude Oil	109.24	+ 8.0800	+ 7.40 %
WTI Crude Oil	112.06	+ 0.5200	+ 0.46 %
Natural Gas	2.81	+ 0.0070	+ 0.25 %

Currency	Value	Change	Change %
USD/TRY	44.5286	+0.0676	+0.15 %
EUR/TRY	4.5456	-0.0344	-0.76 %
EUR/USD	0.1021	-0.0009	-0.91 %
GBP/USD	0.0125	+ 0	+ 0.06 %
USD/JPY	376.43	+ 1.95	+ 0.52 %

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Defense

Pakistan Navy adds Turkish-built corvette into its fleet

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Turkish defense, aerospace exports hit nearly $2 billion in Q1

Defense

Roketsan summit stresses local production, air defenses, missile capacity

ROKETSAN

Photo gallery

Artisans keep centuries-old pottery tradition alive in Türkiye's Karacasu

Winners of Istanbul Photo Awards 2026 announced

Horseback safaris draw visitors to Narman Fairy Chimneys in Erzurum, Türkiye

Displaced families take refuge in parks, streets in Beirut

TÜRKİYE

Istanbul

Istanbul youth come together at Dolmabahçe Mosque for unity prayer

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Investigations

15-year-old murder case in Türkiye ends with DNA breakthrough

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Columns

Opinion

World

Asia Pacific

8 killed after magnitude 5.9 earthquake rattles Afghanistan

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Europe

Serbia says explosives found near Turkstream pipeline to Hungary

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Islamophobia

News Analysis

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan meets with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during an official visit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, March 20, 2026. (IHA Photo)

Experts see Türkiye filling gap as Gulf reassesses security strategy

U.S. Department of War and Anthropic logos are seen in this illustration, March 1, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Algorithms at war: AI begins reshaping battlefield, conflict rules

ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE

A man looks through binoculars as a plume of smoke rises after a military strike on the capital Tehran, Iran, March 2, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Threat of instability next door, Israel loom large for Türkiye

A view of a school hall adorned with decorations for Ramadan, Hatay, southern Türkiye, Feb. 19, 2026. (AA Photo)

Secular extremism rears head in Türkiye during Ramadan

Mid East

Hamas armed wing rejects 'unacceptable' calls for its disarmament

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Iran says Hormuz to reopen only when revenues cover war losses

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11 killed as Israel pummels Lebanon, shuts Syria border crossing

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Lifestyle

Single-session approach challenges traditional therapy

psychology

Expat Corner

Arts

Review: Super Mario Galaxy movie mixes charm with commercial push

movie-review

Hollywood alien myths face new UFO disclosure push

UFO

Film on child survivors of Türkiye's earthquake to screen in London

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Reviews

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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Turkish director Orhan Küçük captures survival, loyalty in 'Blizzard'

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Sports

Tennis

Sinner completes Sunshine Double with Miami Masters 1000 triumph

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Basketball

Spurs ride Wembanyama's 41 points as Western playoffs heat up

Victor-wembanyama

Motorsports

Tourism

Spanish 'breeze' expected to boost tourist arrivals to Türkiye

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Tourists flood Türkiye's Amasra as Russian cruise ship docks

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Türkiye emerges as alternative as Russian tourists cancel Gulf trips

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Energy

Tech

5G infrastructure, AI to pave way for new unicorns

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Automotive

Turkish auto sales drop nearly 4% in Q1, EV momentum persists

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Education