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Israel-Palestine Conflict

Signage for The Pulitzer Prizes appears at Columbia University, May 28, 2019, in New York. (AP File Photo)

Palestinian photographer awarded Pulitzer for stark Gaza war coverage

Displaced Palestinian children receive food from a charity kitchen at the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip, April 13, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Radical Israeli rabbi says there are 'no innocent civilians' in Gaza

A Palestinian boy sitting on a breeze block in front of destroyed buildings, holds a bunch of spring flowers in the Bureij Palestinian refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip, May 2, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Gaza rebuilding stalls as costs rise, Israeli curbs persist, experts say

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A displaced Palestinian woman carries water containers as she walks past graffiti painted on the rubble of a building destroyed in an Israeli attack at the Jabalia refugee camp, northern Gaza Strip, Palestine, April 13, 2026. (AFP Photo)

8,000 bodies still buried under Gaza rubble with below 1% cleared

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A display shows fuel prices in euros at a petrol station in Berlin, Germany, April 16, 2026. (EPA Photo)

EU says Iran war has already cost bloc more than $35 billion

Ukraine blasts Russian attacks despite unilateral truce as 'cynicism'

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Türkiye, Saudi Arabia explore visa liberalization, more cooperation

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At least 26 killed in central China fireworks factory explosion

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An aerial photo taken with a drone shows a densely populated residential area with high‑rise buildings in the background, Jakarta, Indonesia, May 5, 2026. (EPA Photo)

Indonesian economy tops estimates to grow 5.6% in Q1

The Athena Parthenos statue stands at the Pergamon Museum during renovation work, Berlin, Germany, Dec. 4, 2025. (Getty Images Photo)

Berlin's Pergamon Museum to reopen in 2027 after restoration

Visitors walk at the venue of Gitex AI Kazakhstan, Almaty, Kazakhstan, May 4, 2026. (AA Photo)

Turkish tech firms display products, services at Gitex AI Kazakhstan

A Japanese cargo vessel sails through Tokyo Bay, Tokyo, Japan, April 8, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Japan receives 1st Russian oil cargo since Iran war: Reports

US-Israel War on Iran

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz leaves the chamber during a Security Council meeting on maritime safety at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., April 27, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

US, Gulf states move to condemn Iran at UN over Hormuz tensions

An Iranian walks next to an anti-U.S. mural in a street in Tehran, Iran, May 4, 2026. (EPA Photo)

Iran blocks US warship from Hormuz as CENTCOM denies strikes

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Shahida Khatun (L), mother, Mahadi (C), son, and Sadia Islam Sarmin, wife of Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun, pray beside Mamun's grave in Rasulpur village, Mymensingh district, Bangladesh, April 17, 2026. (AP Photo)

With Iran war, foreign workers in Middle East bear double brunt

A general view of the United States Embassy compound after a reported missile strike, in Baghdad, Iraq, March 14, 2026. (EPA Photo)

Iranian strikes damaged 16 US military sites across Mideast: Report

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Politics

EU Affairs

'EU at crossroads as Türkiye presses EU bid despite double standards'

Politics

Legislation

Türkiye restricts social media for children in landmark move

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Business

Finance

Australia's central bank delivers 3rd straight rate hike

Australia

Transportation

Dubai airport traffic plunges 66% in March amid Mideast crisis

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Markets

INDEX	Value	Change	Change %
BIST 100	14,450.23	+ 80.62	+ 0.56 %
CAC 40	8,028.47	+ 52.35	+ 0.65 %
DAX	24,261.03	+ 225.47	+ 0.93 %
Dow Jones	48,942.00	- 557.00	- 1.14 %
S&P 500	7,200.75	- 29.37	- 0.41 %

NAME	PRICE $	Change	Change %
Gold Spot	4,551.13	+ 28.5400	+ 0.63 %
Silver Spot	73.42	+ 0.7000	+ 0.95 %
Brent Crude Oil	113.90	+ 5.7300	+ 5.03 %
WTI Crude Oil	104.11	- 2.3100	- 2.22 %
Natural Gas	2.83	- 0.0350	- 1.24 %

Currency	Value	Change	Change %
USD/TRY	52.8796	+0.0133	+0.03 %
EUR/TRY	28.5592	-0.1588	-0.56 %
EUR/USD	0.5401	-0.0031	-0.58 %
GBP/USD	1.0869	- 0.0026	- 0.24 %
USD/JPY	116.96	- 0.03	- 0.02 %

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Defense

Türkiye's SAHA 2026 defense fair kicks off in Istanbul

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Defense, aerospace giants convene as SAHA EXPO 2026 opens its doors

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Turkish giant Aselsan to unveil new products, upgrades at SAHA EXPO

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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

Devastated infrastructure leaves thousands in Gaza relying on water tankers

TÜRKİYE

Istanbul

Istanbul police detain 31 suspects over fake residency permits

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Investigations

Missing Gülistan Doku case moves forward with new evidence in Türkiye

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Columns

Opinion

World

Asia Pacific

Russia declares 2-day Ukraine cease-fire for WWII victory anniversary

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Europe

2 killed after driver rams car into crowd in Germany's Leipzig

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

New US intel suggests limited damage to Iran's nuclear program

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Mideast cease-fire at risk as US, Iran wrestle for Hormuz control

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Trump reiterates US stance against Iran nuclear weapons

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Lifestyle

Feathers, crystals, couture: Stars light up Met Gala red carpet

Met-Gala

Expat Corner

Arts

Türkiye's Silifke Castle set to reopen in June after restoration

SİLİFKE

Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni settle 'It Ends With Us' legal dispute

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Turkish women revive fading Bünyan carpet-weaving tradition

CARPETS

Reviews

The underground as limbo in 'Exit 8'

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Reading Palestine: Anatomy of a century-long reality

Gaza

Which would you give up: Love or memory?

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Sports

Tennis

Sönmez climbs to career-high No. 65, closing in on Turkish record

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Basketball

Wolves edge Spurs as Edwards returns, Wembanyama sets block record

NBA

Motorsports

Tourism

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

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Turkish village Adatepe nominated for UN tourism program

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Italy probes Booking.com over alleged unfair visibility practices

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Energy

Tech

DOF Robotics seeks to make Türkiye technology-driven experience hub

ENTERTAINMENT

Automotive

Global fuel shock sparks EV rush among Nepalis

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Education