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Israel-Palestine Conflict

Boats of a new humanitarian flotilla bound for the Gaza Strip make a symbolic leave from Barcelona's Port Vell, April 12, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail again for Gaza after 6 months

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic speaks during a press conference, Belgrade, Serbia, Oct. 22, 2025. (Reuters Photo)

Serbia to co-produce drones with Israeli firm involved in war on Gaza

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Palestinians walk amid the rubble of destroyed buildings in the Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip, April 13, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Gaza aid lifeline reopens as Zikim crossing opens after 40 days

Fadel Al-Naji, 14, who lost both legs after being injured in an Israeli strike, sits at his home in Gaza City, April 10, 2026. (Reuters Photo)

Israeli stranglehold leaves Gaza war amputees without prostheses

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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan speaks at an AK Party meeting at the Turkish Parliament, April 14, 2026. (DHA File Photo)

Global system facing legitimacy crisis: President Erdoğan

Trump announces 10-day Israel-Lebanon cease-fire

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Erdoğan warns against permanent foreign troop presence on Cyprus

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Pakistan mediators continue mission to resuscitate US-Iran talks

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A U.S. military mine-resistant ambush protected (MRAP) armored fighting vehicle drives along a highway outside Qamishli in Syria's northeastern Hassakeh province, Feb. 22, 2026. (AFP File Photo)

Syrian army takes control of Qasrak Air Base after US withdrawal

This photograph taken from the southern Lebanese area of Marjeyoun, shows smoke rising from the site of an Israeli strike that targeted the village of Kfar Tibnit, April 16, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Israel preparing to announce Lebanon cease-fire, report says

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3,330 blue flags are displayed to honor those who lost their life to colon cancer during the second round of the Cologuard Classic 2026 at La Paloma Country Club, Tucson, Arizona, March 21, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. (AFP File Photo)

Colorectal cancer deaths rising among less-educated young adults: Study

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the 2026 Semafor World Economy conference in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 15, 2026. (AFP Photo)

FIFA boss Infantino confirms Iran's World Cup participation

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US-Israel War on Iran

Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş addresses the general assembly of the IPU, Istanbul, Türkiye, April 16, 2026. (AA Photo)

Gaza dominates key int'l inter-parliament meeting in Istanbul

Cargo ships 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 the United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026. (Reuters File Photo)

Iran signals safe passage in Strait of Hormuz as part of US talks

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A man rides past a large billboard referring to the Strait of Hormuz at Vanak Square in Tehran, Iran, April 15, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Iran demands US blockade lifted as mediators eye truce extension

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An Iranian worker works on a damaged residential building which was destroyed by U.S.-Israeli airstrikes in southern Tehran, Iran, April 14, 2026. (EPA Photo)

US continues Iran blockade amid efforts to resume peace dialogue

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Politics

EU Affairs

Turkish officials urge Muslims abroad to report Islamophobia to ECtHR

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Legislation

Turkish Parliament to form commission on school attacks

TURKISH-PARLIAMENT

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Business

Finance

IMF warns countries against broad fuel subsidies amid energy shock

Global-economy

Transportation

Lufthansa grounds planes over jet fuel prices as Iran war takes toll

AVIATION

Markets

INDEX	Value	Change	Change %
BIST 100	14,201.05	- 51.33	- 0.36 %
CAC 40	8,262.70	+ 0.00	+ 0.00 %
DAX	24,150.54	+ 0.00	+ 0.00 %
Dow Jones	48,520.00	+ 56.00	+ 0.12 %
S&P 500	7,033.21	+ 10.28	+ 0.15 %

NAME	PRICE $	Change	Change %
Gold Spot	4,790.37	- 0.6800	- 0.01 %
Silver Spot	78.56	- 0.3900	- 0.50 %
Brent Crude Oil	94.97	+ 0.1800	+ 0.19 %
WTI Crude Oil	94.52	+ 3.2300	+ 3.42 %
Natural Gas	2.65	+ 0.0420	+ 1.58 %

Currency	Value	Change	Change %
USD/TRY	60.4044	-0.3897	-0.65 %
EUR/TRY	44.7521	+0.0071	+0.02 %
EUR/USD	0.7409	+0.0049	+0.66 %
GBP/USD	0.4642	+ 0.0004	+ 0.09 %
USD/JPY	858.36	- 0.59	- 0.07 %

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Defense

Karaok missile of Türkiye's Roketsan scores direct hit in 4 scenarios

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Türkiye sees 3 major moves boosting its defense industry reach

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Türkiye eyes faster, greater high-tech defense production: Erdoğan

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Photo gallery

Hot air balloon tours attract visitors to Türkiye's Pamukkale at sunrise

Gediz Delta welcomes back migratory falcons for new season

Thousands seek food aid amid Gaza's ongoing blockade

Manhattan protest: 300 gather against US military aid to Israel

TÜRKİYE

Istanbul

Studies show Istanbul coastal systems face rising climate risk

Istanbul

Investigations

6 years after vanishing: Gülistan Doku probe intensifies in Türkiye

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Columns

Opinion

World

Asia Pacific

North Korea expanding ability to build nuclear weapons: UN

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Europe

Bosnia genocide convict Ratko Mladic suffers stroke in prison

BUTCHER-OF-BOSNIA

Islamophobia

News Analysis

A demonstrator holds a poster of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Turkish words that read, "Gaza Butcher" during a pro-Palestinian protest, Istanbul, Türkiye, April 21, 2024. (AP Photo)

Anti-Semitism still marginalized in Türkiye despite Israel's provocation

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

Mid East

Trump says Iran agrees to hand over enriched uranium

DONALD-TRUMP

Cease-fire must not allow Israel free movement in Lebanon: Hezbollah

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17 killed as Russia unleashes year's deadliest attack on Ukraine

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Lifestyle

Early diagnosis, healthy lifestyle key to preventing heart disease

CARDIOVASCULAR-DISEASES

Expat Corner

Arts

When opera loses its standards at Ankara Opera

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Turkish museum revives Cappadocia's deep-rooted horse culture

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Türkiye prepares Troy artifacts for Rome exhibition

TROY

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

Sönmez stuns world No. 8 Paolini in career-defining Stuttgart win

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Basketball

Warriors edge Clippers for play-in hopes, 76ers reach playoffs

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Motorsports

Tourism

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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Tourists flood Türkiye's Amasra as Russian cruise ship docks

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Energy

Tech

UK government to summon tech giants over child safety concerns

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Automotive

Stellantis to stop car production at its Poissy plant near Paris

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Education