European shares slip as inflation worries keep investors on edge
Friday, May 15,2026,07:38
European shares tumbled on Friday as a deadlock in U.S.-Iran negotiations dented risk appetite, rattled energy markets and rekindled concerns over an economic slowdown. The pan-European STOXX 600... Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye pledges support as it welcomes Iraq’s new government
Thursday, May 14,2026,19:09
The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Thursday welcomed Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s assumption of office after he secured a vote of confidence. Click to continue .. read more..
US announces $1.8B humanitarian funding to support UN-led relief efforts
Thursday, May 14,2026,16:55
The US has announced an additional $1.8 billion in humanitarian funding for UN‑led relief efforts worldwide, with envoy Mike Waltz saying the aid is tied to reforms aimed at boosting accountability and... Click to continue .. read more..
Iraqi parliament approves Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi’s government
Thursday, May 14,2026,16:49
Iraq’s parliament has approved the government of Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi and its ministerial program, the Iraqi News Agency reported, with 14 ministers winning confidence. Al-Zaidi and his cabinet... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish president visits Alem.AI Center with counterpart Tokayev during Kazak...
Thursday, May 14,2026,16:49
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in Kazakhstan for high-level talks and an informal Turkic States summit, visited the Alem.AI Artificial Intelligence Center in Astana with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart... Click to continue .. read more..
Inflation is most 'pressing risk' to US economy, Fed's Schmid says
Thursday, May 14,2026,15:23
Inflation is the biggest risk to a U.S. economy that has shown "remarkable resilience" in the face of numerous challenges, and the job market is stable, Kansas City Federal Reserve President Jeffrey Schmid... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish president says Israel is 'trampling on humanity’s shared values,' urg...
Thursday, May 14,2026,15:11
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel of “trampling on humanity’s shared values” with its crimes against humanity in Gaza, using a Kazinform article on the “Turkic World” to argue that... Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye, Kazakhstan sign 13 agreements during President Erdoğan’s Astana visit
Thursday, May 14,2026,13:58
Türkiye and Kazakhstan signed 13 agreements in Astana covering investment, energy, defense, education, media and infrastructure, including a “Declaration of Eternal Friendship and Partnership” between... Click to continue .. read more..
US initial jobless claims rise 12,000 last week, above expectations
Thursday, May 14,2026,13:35
US initial jobless claims rose by 12,000 to 211,000 last week, above expectations of 205,000, while the four‑week average inched up to 203,750. Despite the uptick in claims, the labor market remains relatively... Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye's President Erdoğan highlights importance of Caspian-transit East-Wes...
Thursday, May 14,2026,10:57
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan emphasized the growing importance of the Caspian-transit East-West Middle Corridor as a modern Silk Road, pledging to boost its use for cargo and energy transport... Click to continue .. read more..
Inter clinch domestic double with Coppa Italia final victory over Lazio
Wednesday, May 13,2026,22:24
Inter Milan cemented its domination of Italian soccer by securing the league and cup double for the first time since 2010. Inter beat Lazio 2-0 on Wednesday to win , adding to it clinched with three rounds... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish, Belgian defense industry representatives sign 6 strategic cooperatio...
Wednesday, May 13,2026,22:24
On Wednesday, Turkish and Belgian defense industry leaders signed six strategic cooperation agreements in Ankara, marking a significant expansion of their military partnership. Click to continue .. read more..
Israel's main opposition leader says 'we are ready' for early elections
Wednesday, May 13,2026,22:24
Israel’s opposition chief, Yair Lapid, welcomed the coalition’s Wednesday bid to dissolve the Knesset, stating that he and his partners are "ready together" for early elections. Click to continue .. read more..
US Senate confirms Trump nominee Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair
Wednesday, May 13,2026,20:01
In a 54-45 vote on Wednesday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next Chair of the Federal Reserve. Warsh takes the helm at a critical juncture, inheriting a central bank grappling with three-year... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish president heads to Kazakhstan to attend Turkic summit
Wednesday, May 13,2026,10:13
Turkish President Erdogan traveled to Kazakhstan for a Turkic summit and high-level talks aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and a pragmatic Eurasian alliance. Click to continue .. read more..
Metallica in Hierapolis
Wednesday, May 13,2026,08:16
Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo toured the ancient city with their instruments. Robert Trujillo and his wife Chloe Trujillo posed in Pamukkale. Click to continue .. read more..
Drones are 'greatest deterrent,' chief of Türkiye’s Baykar tells Belgian queen
Wednesday, May 13,2026,07:01
Selcuk Bayraktar told Belgium's Queen Mathilde that mass drone production is a powerful deterrent, asserting that sufficient numbers can prevent any nation from being attacked. Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye’s standing as reliable actor in international relations is growing, s...
Tuesday, May 12,2026,13:44
Türkiye's standing as a reliable and influential actor in international relations is growing, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said Tuesday. At the 29th Eurasian Economic Summit in Istanbul, Mirziyoyev... Click to continue .. read more..
'Türkiye is quietly emerging as a maritime power,' says Belgian defense minister
Tuesday, May 12,2026,13:38
Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken on Tuesday hailed Türkiye becoming a maritime power while the world focuses on the naval arms race between China and the US. "While all eyes are focused on the... Click to continue .. read more..
Qatar, Türkiye support Pakistan's mediation to end Iran war, reopen Hormuz: T...
Tuesday, May 12,2026,12:58
"Qatar and Türkiye back Pakistan's mediation efforts to end (Iran) war, reopen Strait of Hormuz," Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani said on Tuesday.... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish foreign minister warns against use of Strait of Hormuz as ‘weapon’
Tuesday, May 12,2026,11:32
Türkiye's FM Hakan Fidan emphasized the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for regional stability and the global economy, warning against Israel's expansionism and ensuring the Gaza issue... Click to continue .. read more..
Germany must pull itself together, Merz tells unions as jeers ring out
Tuesday, May 12,2026,10:04
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany must "pull itself together" or risk being left behind in a rapidly changing world, in a speech to trade unionists on Tuesday that sparked jeers, whistles and boos. After... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish foreign minister meets with Qatari emir in Doha
Tuesday, May 12,2026,09:26
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is paying an official visit to Qatar as part of regional diplomacy efforts. During the meetings to be held in the capital, Doha, discussions will focus primarily on... Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye's BIST 100 flat at open
Tuesday, May 12,2026,08:04
Türkiye's stock index opened slightly higher at 15,025.99 points on Tuesday, amid stable currency exchange rates and commodity prices. Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye highlights transport connectivity, investment cooperation with Belgium
Monday, May 11,2026,13:15
Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu on Monday highlighted the importance of stronger transport connectivity and alternative trade routes during talks on expanding economic... Click to continue .. read more..
Norway food prices rise sharply amid higher energy costs, official data show
Monday, May 11,2026,11:32
Grocery costs jumped 2.8% in April alone, helping push annual inflation to 3.4%, though economists say the figures match expectations and see no need for another Norges Bank rate hike before September... Click to continue .. read more..
President Erdoğan says geopolitical shifts highlight need for closer Türkiye-...
Monday, May 11,2026,11:18
In talks with Belgium’s Queen Mathilde in Istanbul, the Turkish president called deeper defense, green energy and trade cooperation “mutually beneficial,” tying Ankara’s NATO and COP31 hosting roles to... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish president meets with Belgian queen in Istanbul
Monday, May 11,2026,11:03
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Queen Mathilde of Belgium at Vahdettin Mansion on Monday. President Erdoğan was accompanied by his wife, Emine Erdoğan. Click to continue .. read more..
China inflation rises unexpectedly
Monday, May 11,2026,10:56
China's inflation unexpectedly accelerated in April, while factory-gate prices surged to a 45-month high, as the Middle East conflict drove up global energy costs, official data showed on Monday. Consumer... Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye's foreign minister to visit Qatar for talks on Iran war
Monday, May 11,2026,10:38
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Qatar tomorrow to hold diplomatic meetings. Click to continue .. read more..
Six bodies found in train boxcar in Texas, US, investigation underway
Monday, May 11,2026,10:35
The bodies were discovered during a routine railcar inspection at a Union Pacific yard, with local police, federal agents and Texas Rangers probing the still-unclear circumstances of the deaths. Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye, Belgium seek deeper trade, investment ties at business forum
Monday, May 11,2026,10:25
Officials hosting Queen Mathilde tout complementary strengths in green tech, defense, logistics and high-tech manufacturing, urging a modernized EU–Türkiye Customs Union as bilateral trade targets rise... Click to continue .. read more..
EU agrees to restore fuller trade ties with Syria
Monday, May 11,2026,10:07
The European Council said on Monday it had adopted a decision terminating the partial suspension of the cooperation agreement between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic, thereby... Click to continue .. read more..
Oil soars as Trump rejects Iran's terms
Monday, May 11,2026,10:07
Oil prices rose on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's terms for ending the war in the Middle East, while stocks were mixed. Trump's repudiation of Iran's response to his latest peace... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish Airlines passengers evacuated in Kathmandu, Nepal, after smoke detect...
Monday, May 11,2026,07:50
All passengers on Istanbul–Kathmandu flight TK726 escaped uninjured via emergency slides after smoke, likely from a hydraulic fault, was detected as the Airbus A330 taxied at Tribhuvan International Airport... Click to continue .. read more..
UN seeks to expand Türkiye’s role in peacekeeping: Official
Sunday, May 10,2026,10:26
The UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, expressed the global body's strong desire to increase Türkiye's participation in peacekeeping missions. Click to continue .. read more..
Turkey show displays photo master Ara Guler's Cannes shots
Sunday, May 10,2026,07:02
An Istanbul exhibition unveils previously unseen photos by legendary Magnum photographer Ara Guler, capturing the glamour and candid moments of the Cannes Film Festival. Click to continue .. read more..
Historic day in the Blue Homeland: National mini-submarine launched for the f...
Saturday, May 9,2026,08:59
Türkiye's first mini-submarine, designed, manufactured, and having completed its certification process with domestic/national resources, was launched recently. Click to continue .. read more..
Roketsan targets $1 billion in exports as it expands AI-powered weapons systems
Friday, May 8,2026,17:26
Turkish defense company Roketsan expects to approach $1 billion in exports following a strong year driven by expanded manufacturing capacity and growing investment in artificial intelligence-powered weapons... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish, Iranian foreign ministers review status of US-Iran talks
Friday, May 8,2026,16:52
According to information obtained from sources at the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister Hakan Fidan on Friday held a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish president receives UAE vice president in Istanbul
Friday, May 8,2026,16:46
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday. Click to continue .. read more..
EU says high fuel prices should not be considered 'constituting extraordinary...
Friday, May 8,2026,15:10
The European Commission said Friday that high fuel prices linked to the Middle East crisis should not be considered an "extraordinary circumstance" allowing airlines to avoid compensating passengers for... Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye becomes UAE’s 5th largest non-oil trading partner, Emirati trade mini...
Friday, May 8,2026,15:04
Türkiye has became the UAE's fifth-largest non-oil trading partner globally as trade volume between the two nations reached $45.2 billion in 2025, the UAE foreign trade minister said on Friday. The... Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye’s defense industry now trusted, preferred ecosystem worldwide, says P...
Friday, May 8,2026,14:58
Speaking at the SAHA EXPO 2026 International Defense and Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul on Friday, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Türkiye has "proudly written its name" among countries whose star... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish business group urges Europe to revive Türkiye’s EU membership bid
Friday, May 8,2026,10:50
Türkiye's Foreign Economic Relations Board launched a public diplomacy campaign, urging German and other European leaders to revive Türkiye's stalled EU membership process, calling it a strategic necessity... Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye aims for top 5 in global participation finance
Thursday, May 7,2026,22:32
Türkiye aims to rank among the world's top five countries in participation in the finance sector, Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek said, highlighting the country's economic resilience against... Click to continue .. read more..
Trump gives EU July 4 deadline to comply with trade deal
Thursday, May 7,2026,20:52
President Donald Trump on Thursday said the European Union must ratify its trade deal with the United States by July 4 or face "much higher" tariffs, after European officials fell short of agreement on... Click to continue .. read more..
Trump holds ‘very well’ meeting with Brazil’s Lula on trade, tariffs
Thursday, May 7,2026,19:24
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said his meeting with Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the White House went "very well," adding that additional meetings will be scheduled over the... Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye, Algeria sign 13 agreements on wide array of sectors
Thursday, May 7,2026,19:11
In the presence of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, joint agreements were signed between the two countries on Thursday. Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish Aerospace Industries plans to boost annual aircraft production capaci...
Thursday, May 7,2026,18:39
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) designed a new production plant to boost its manufacturing output with an additional 24 aircraft per year capacity, the firm's deputy general manager said. Uğur Zengin... Click to continue .. read more..