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Israel-Palestine Conflict

Palestinians mourn over the body of a loved one killed in an overnight Israeli strike, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, Palestine, June 14, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Israeli truce violations killed over 1,000 Gazans: Health Ministry

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Reflect on a mirror, Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar (L) speaks during a press conference with the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas, in west Jerusalem, March 24, 2025. (AP Photo)

Israeli FM Saar cuts ties with EU's Kallas over apartheid comment

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Kinan Abou Haikal (L), the elder brother of seven-month-old baby Sam Fahd Abou Haikal, killed by Israeli gunfire, sits next to his body at the Abou Heisheh Mosque in Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, Palestine, June 6, 2026. (AFP Photo)

UN may blacklist Israeli settlers for violating Palestinian child rights

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Israel military vehicles drive along the border fence into Israel, near the town of Majdal Shams, in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, July 17, 2025. (AFP File Photo)

Israel occupies more neighboring land since 2023 than in decades

ISRAELI-OCCUPATION

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong shake hands as they meet at the Dolmabahçe Office in Istanbul, June 19, 2026. (AA Photo)

Erdoğan, Singapore PM Wong discuss boosting ties, regional issues

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Israel, Hezbollah agree cease-fire after violence, sources say

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EU Parliament report prioritizes politics over objectivity, Ankara says

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Ankara summit will shape NATO's future direction: Defense Minister

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In this photo provided by Marquell Bridges, a group of mourners attend a makeshift memorial for 1-year old Kohen Wiley, outside the Walmart where the boy was shot by police in Senatobia, Miss., Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo)

US police kill 1-year-old during shoplifting call, sparking outrage

A woman rides an Akhal Teke horse, Ankara, Türkiye, June 1, 2026. (AA Photo)

In Turkish capital, farm revives ancient Akhal-Teke horse lineage

Musician and producer Murat Yeter (R) poses with singer Candan Erçetin, Istanbul, Türkiye, April 8, 2026. (Photo by Murat Yeter)

Turkish artists breathe new life into folk classics

As the temperatures rise, fashion embraces a softer, more effortless approach to dressing. (Shutterstock Photo)

Art of effortless dressing: Summer's new fashion language

US-Israel War on Iran

An Iranian woman walks past an anti-Israeli mural, after U.S. and Iranian officials said they had reached a deal to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

US-Iran peace deal hits hurdle as Switzerland talks are postponed

U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks during a press briefing at the White House, Washington, U.S., June 18, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

JD Vance delays Switzerland trip as US-Iran nuclear talks stall

"The impact of Iran’s reintegration will depend not only on production capacity but also on the reshaping of global trade flows." (Illustration by Erhan Yalvaç)

How will depleted global oil stocks be replenished?

IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi addresses a press conference following a Board of Governors' Meeting at the agency's headquarters in Vienna, Austria, June 8, 2026. (AFP Photo)

IAEA offers help outlining 'concrete steps' to enact US-Iran deal

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2026 FIFA World Cup

A view of Lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge at dusk, New York City, U.S. (Shutterstock Photo)

World Cup diary: Art, football, cultural encounters in New York

Cape Verde's Vozinha (L), Jovane Cabral and Marcio Rosa celebrate after the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group H match against Spain at Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, U.S., June 15, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Cape Verde look to extend giant-killing start against Uruguay

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Iran's Ramin Rezaeian celebrates scoring their first goal with Mehdi Taremi and Saeid Ezatolahi during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group G match against New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, U.S., June 15, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Iran, Belgium eye 1st edge in tightly balanced World Cup Group G

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Türkiye national team players take part in a training session ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Paraguay, Arizona, U.S., June 18, 2026. (AA Photo)

Türkiye battle Paraguay as World Cup early exit threat looms

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Politics

EU Affairs

Turkish Cyprus blasts EU report as detached from island reality

TRNC

Legislation

Experts favor fairness, proportionality as Türkiye reshapes alimony system

Judicial-reform

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Business

Finance

BoE follows Fed, keeps rates steady at 3.75%

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Transportation

Ryanair CEO O'Leary gets 6-year extension with possible $172M bonus

Airline-industry

Markets

INDEX	Value	Change	Change %
BIST 100	14,734.50	- 92.85	- 0.63 %
CAC 40	8,421.14	+ 0.00	+ 0.00 %
DAX	25,025.61	+ 0.00	+ 0.00 %
Dow Jones	51,565.00	+ 73.00	+ 0.14 %
S&P 500	7,500.65	+ 80.55	+ 1.07 %

NAME	PRICE $	Change	Change %
Gold Spot	4,155.55	- 53.8200	- 1.30 %
Silver Spot	64.82	- 0.8700	- 1.34 %
Brent Crude Oil	79.41	- 0.1400	- 0.18 %
WTI Crude Oil	76.51	- 0.0900	- 0.12 %
Natural Gas	3.20	- 0.0360	- 1.13 %

Currency	Value	Change	Change %
USD/TRY	4.8349	-0.0071	-0.15 %
EUR/TRY	12.6095	-0.0289	-0.23 %
EUR/USD	2.6080	-0.0021	-0.08 %
GBP/USD	11.0250	+ 0.0332	+ 0.3 %
USD/JPY	14.80	+ 0.05	+ 0.34 %

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Defense

Canadian sniper rifles found in embargoed conflict zones

Canada

Turkish battery maker Aspilsan aims to empower domestic drones

energy-sector

Italian govt greenlights Leonardo-Baykar joint drone venture

defense

Photo gallery

Istanbul's northern forests offer refuge for migratory birds during spring season

Herds begin seasonal migration to highlands on slopes of Mount Nemrut in Türkiye

'Yaren' the stork and its mate 'Nazlı' reunite with Turkish fisherman in Bursa

Uzbekistan's ancient Silk Road city of Khiva preserves centuries of Central Asian heritage

TÜRKİYE

Istanbul

Istanbul taxi sector moves to rebuild passenger trust

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Investigations

Authorities target organized smuggling network across Türkiye

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Columns

Opinion

World

Asia Pacific

20 dead as Kashmir protests paralyze region, pressure Islamabad

KASHMIR

Europe

Italy slams Trump over claim Meloni 'begged' for G7 photo

GIORGIA-MELONI

Islamophobia

News Analysis

NATO leaders pose for a family photo during the NATO summit, The Hague, Netherlands, June 25, 2025. (AP Photo)

Ankara emerges as potential bridge in growing NATO divisions

A view of flags of OTS members, Turkistan, Kazakhstan, May 14, 2026. (AA Photo)

Turkic unity rises in fragmented world with Türkiye bracing to steer it

Turkish Red Crescent staff distribute hot meals to flood victims from a mobile kitchen unit in the Havza district of Samsun, northern Türkiye, May 21, 2026. (AA Photo)

New Red Crescent law aims to bolster Türkiye's humanitarian arm

Former Mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu (C) takes a break as he talks to journalists in Istanbul, Türkiye, April 9, 2019. (AP Photo)

Graft, debt, service failures mark 7 years of Istanbul under CHP mayor

ISTANBUL-METROPOLITAN-MUNICIPALITY

Mid East

Netanyahu rules out Lebanon withdrawal despite US-Iran deal

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Iran's Khamenei says he approved US agreement despite reservations

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Vance warns US critics in Israel not to alienate 'only powerful ally' left

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Lifestyle

Full-time working parents juggle child care, work demands: Study

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Expat Corner

Arts

Turkish artist Refik Anadol opens AI rainforest museum in LA

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Turkish man detained in Syria on way to Palestine set for film

Cinema

Harran palace in Türkiye renamed after Ayyubid-era findings

HARRAN

Reviews

Writing as a way of being: Reading of Ural's 'Introduction to Writing'

BOOK-REVIEW

'For Life': Documentary about Palestinian determination to exist

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Cost of being seen: Digital life and erosion of inner privacy

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Sports

Tennis

Williams' return hits Berlin wall, Wimbledon wild card adds twist

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Basketball

Knicks' long wait ends as New York erupts in title celebration

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Motorsports

Tourism

5 months into 2026, Türkiye sustains cruise tourism momentum

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Recent momentum heralds busy summer for Turkish cruise market

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Officials seek to balance tourism, preservation at Mount Fuji

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Energy

Tech

Turkish 'digital keymaster' expands focus to Europe after Asia, Gulf growth

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Automotive

Profit warning sends shares of German car giant BMW sliding 7%

automotive-industry

Education