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Israel-Palestine Conflict

Amnaa al-Abed (C) mourns during the funeral of her sons, Salah and Abdullah, killed in an Israeli airstrike the previous night, at al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, Palestine, April 23, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Israel kills 3 more children, 3 other Gazans in just 24 hours

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The remains of a home destroyed by the Israeli army in the village of Beit Lif, southern Lebanon, April 22, 2026. (AFP Photo)

S. Lebanon fears Gaza-like fate amid wholesale Israeli demolition

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Participants walk during the Global Sumud Parliamentarians Congress, bringing together lawmakers, political party representatives, public officials and U.N. rapporteurs from around the world, Brussels, Belgium, April 22, 2026. (AA Photo)

Turkish union leader set to join international aid mission to Gaza

Displaced people queue for food aid at a charity distribution point amid ongoing shortages in the Nuseyrat Refugee Camp, Gaza Strip, Gaza, Palestine, April 11, 2026. (AA Photo)

Global forced displacement surpasses 117M as conflicts intensify

U.S. President Donald Trump is joined by U.S. officials and representatives of Lebanon and Israel during a briefing in the Oval Office at the White House, Washington, U.S., April 23, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire by three weeks after US talks

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Some social media applications are displayed on a mobile phone, Australia, Dec. 9, 2025. (Reuters Photo)

Norway eyes under-16 social media ban, targets tech firms

Barış Alper Yılmaz of Galatasaray challenges Matteo Guendouzi of Fenerbahçe during the Super Cup final between the rivals, Istanbul, Türkiye, Jan. 10, 2026. (Getty Images Photo)

Istanbul derby looms as Galatasaray lead faces Fenerbahçe test

Turkish wrestler Nesrin Baş celebrates with the Turkish flag after winning a gold medal in Tirana, Albania, April 23, 2026. (AA Photo)

Turkish wrestler Baş wins European gold, dedicates to children

Meta to cut 8,000 jobs as Microsoft offers employee buyouts

US-Israel War on Iran

Italy's Gianluca Mancini, Pio Esposito, Marco Palestra, Leonardo Spinazzola and Federico Gatti look dejected after the match with Bosnia-Herzegovina after failing to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, Bilino Polje Stadium, Zenica, Bosnia-Herzegovina, March 31, 2026. (Reuters File Photo)

Trump envoy suggests replacing Iran with Italy at World Cup

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stands with Israel's Minister of Defense Israel Katz during an arrival ceremony for Katz at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., July 18, 2025. (AFP Photo)

Israel ready to resume Iran war, seeks US green light: Katz

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An Iranian flag flutters near a residential building damaged by a strike on March 4, in Tehran, Iran, April 14, 2026. (Reuters File Photo)

Iran air defenses activated amid reported aerial activity over Tehran

Pope Leo XIV arrives to lead a Holy Mass at the Malabo Stadium in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, April 23, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Pope Leo urges US, Iran to return to peace talks

Politics

EU Affairs

Turkish youth in UK face subtle, 'everyday' Islamophobia: Study

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Legislation

Türkiye restricts social media for children in landmark move

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Business

Finance

Borsa Istanbul accepted as recognized stock exchange by UK's HMRC

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Transportation

Studies for railway to Türkiye to be completed soon: Saudi minister

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Markets

INDEX	Value	Change	Change %
BIST 100	14,256.50	- 78.99	- 0.55 %
CAC 40	8,156.84	- 70.48	- 0.86 %
DAX	24,092.19	- 88.49	- 0.37 %
Dow Jones	49,310.32	+ 0.99	+ 0.00 %
S&P 500	7,108.40	- 29.50	- 0.42 %

NAME	PRICE $	Change	Change %
Gold Spot	4,696.04	+ 2.8200	+ 0.06 %
Silver Spot	75.59	+ 0.1600	+ 0.21 %
Brent Crude Oil	106.57	+ 4.6600	+ 4.37 %
WTI Crude Oil	97.66	+ 1.8100	+ 1.85 %
Natural Gas	2.56	- 0.0560	- 2.19 %

Currency	Value	Change	Change %
USD/TRY	4.7835	-0.0339	-0.71 %
EUR/TRY	45.0207	+0.0956	+0.21 %
EUR/USD	9.4117	+0.0861	+0.91 %
GBP/USD	6.8308	+ 0.0081	+ 0.12 %
USD/JPY	68.31	- 0.12	- 0.18 %

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Defense

Türkiye to reinstate defense dynamism, vision at SAHA 2026 expo

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US envoy rallies for F-35 for Türkiye to strengthen NATO

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NATO chief visits Türkiye with high praise, defense pledge

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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

Canola fields offer visual feast for drivers in Tekirdağ

TÜRKİYE

Istanbul

Istanbul closes roads in 3 districts today, tomorrow due to programs

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Investigations

Gülistan Doku case deepens as investigation expands, arrests increase

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Columns

Opinion

World

Asia Pacific

Millions vote in India as West Bengal, Tamil Nadu hold elections

India

Europe

Germany's Hesse moves to penalize denying Israel's right to exist

Germany

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

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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

US-led talks seek to extend cease-fire with Israel: Lebanon

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Trump orders US Navy to destroy mine-laying vessels in Strait of Hormuz

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Truce up in air as Iran chokes Hormuz, US suspends attacks

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Lifestyle

Elizabeth II's legacy still shapes UK on 100th birth anniversary

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Expat Corner

Arts

Türkiye launches 'Theatre Train' tour across 13 stops

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'Devil Wears Prada 2' revives iconic style, draws Milan crowds

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Murakami's first female-led novel set for July release in Japan

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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

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Basketball

Turkish basketball legend Türkoğlu inducted into FIBA Hall of Fame

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Motorsports

Tourism

Italy probes Booking.com over alleged unfair visibility practices

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Türkiye's cruise passenger numbers hit 16-year March high

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Spanish 'breeze' expected to boost tourist arrivals to Türkiye

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Energy

Tech

Microsoft deepens Australia presence with 'largest-ever' investment

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Automotive

EVs spur EU car sales in March, lift Q1 performance

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Education