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Iran responds to US ceasefire proposal but Trump rejects it as 'unacceptable'
Iran sent its response to the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal via Pakistani mediators and wants negotiations to focus on permanently ending the war, but President Donald Trump quickly rejected it as “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!” with no details.
10 May 2026
Gaza-bound flotilla arrives in Marmaris after interception
The Global Sumud Flotilla, which set sail to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza but was intercepted by Israeli forces in the Mediterranean, has arrived in Türkiye’s Marmaris district of Muğla for technical maintenance and resupply.
10 May 2026
Mothers’ peace initiative meet parties, seek Öcalan visit
Representatives of a group of mothers advocating for coexistence among ethnic groups have launched a campaign seeking permission to visit jailed PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan as part of what the government describes as the "terror-free Türkiye" initiative.
10 May 2026
Opposition leader faces another probe over Gürlek claims
Authorities on May 9 launched a new investigation into main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Özgür Özel over allegations he made against Justice Minister Akın Gürlek.
10 May 2026
Queen Mathilde leads major Belgian trade mission to Türkiye
Belgian Queen Mathilde led a trade mission to Türkiye on May 10 alongside a high-level delegation aimed at boosting bilateral economic and commercial cooperation.
10 May 2026
Australia's conservatives reel from by-election loss to far right
Australia's leading opposition Liberal Party may have to work with a far-right, anti-Islamic party that defeated it in a "bloodbath" by-election, a senior government minister said Sunday.
10 May 2026
UK’s Starmer vows to ‘listen to voters’ after election drubbing
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has promised he will “listen to voters” after his Labour party received a historic drubbing in local and regional elections.
10 May 2026
Israel built hidden military base in Iraq: Report
Israel established a secret military base in Iraq’s desert region to support air operations against Iran, The Wall Street Journal reported on May 9, citing sources familiar with the matter.
10 May 2026
Iran ceasefire tested as cargo ship hit off Qatar’s coast
A cargo ship caught fire on May 10 after being hit by an unknown projectile off Qatar’s coast, the British military said, in the latest attack on vessels in the Persian Gulf since a shaky ceasefire stopped fighting between the U.S. and Iran.
10 May 2026
Soaring energy profits reignite calls for windfall tax
European oil and gas companies who posted huge profits in the first quarter on soaring prices caused by the war in the Middle East face new calls from London to Paris to tax their outsized gains.
10 May 2026
New sections of Topkapı Palace’s harem open to visitors after major restoration
Istanbul’s iconic Topkapı Palace has unveiled newly restored sections of its world-famous harem, including the living quarters of the Sultan’s female residents, following a meticulous six-year renovation that offers visitors a rare glimpse into the private daily life of the Ottoman dynasty.
10 May 2026
Local tourism pins its hopes on extended Eid holiday
The extended Eid al-Adha holiday is expected to boost tourism activity, with travel spending during the period projected to reach 180 billion Turkish liras ($3.97 billion).
10 May 2026
Turkish ports set April record in cargo handling
Türkiye’s ports handled 48.2 million tons of cargo and 1.2 million TEUs of containers in April, marking an all-time record for the month, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu said.
10 May 2026
Stronger Europe requires stronger engagement with Türkiye: DEİK’s Yalçındağ
A stronger Europe requires stronger engagement with Türkiye, says Mehmet Ali Yalçındağ, chairman of DEİK Türkiye–Europe Business Councils, in a written statement to mark Europe Day.
10 May 2026
Baykar aims to begin first serial deliveries of unmanned combat aircraft this year: CEO
Turkish defense company Baykar aims to begin the first serial deliveries of its Bayraktar KIZILELMA unmanned combat aircraft this year, Baykar CEO Haluk Bayraktar said on May 9.
10 May 2026
Galatasaray claim 2025-26 Turkish Super Lig crown
Turkish football club Galatasaray clinched the 2025-26 Turkish Super Lig crown on Saturday with one match left in the season, securing a record 26th league championship.
10 May 2026
Erdoğan says Türkiye opposes wider regional spread of US-Iran conflict
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Saturday that Ankara does not want the conflict between the United States and Iran to spread further across the region.
10 May 2026
Putin says Ukraine war winding down, blasts West for backing Kiev
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said the war in Ukraine was winding down, slamming Western support for Kiev, as the first day of a US-brokered ceasefire was marked by mutual accusations of violations.
10 May 2026
Fidan meets Hamas Shura Council chief in Ankara
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Mohammed Darwish, head of the Shura Council of the Palestinian group Hamas, and an accompanying delegation to discuss developments in Gaza and the wider region, Turkish Foreign Ministry sources said Saturday.
10 May 2026
Iran's Guards threaten US Mideast sites as Trump awaits Tehran response
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards threatened Saturday to target U.S. sites in the Middle East if its tankers come under fire, Iranian media reported, as Washington was left waiting for Tehran's response to its latest negotiating position.
10 May 2026
Canary Islands brace for arrival of hantavirus-hit cruise ship
A cruise ship hit with a deadly hantavirus outbreak is headed for Spain's Canary Islands, where most of the nearly 150 people on board will be evacuated and flown home after weeks at sea.
10 May 2026
Erdoğan reaffirms support for UAE amid regional tensions
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on May 9 reaffirmed Ankara's full support for the sovereignty and security of the United Arab Emirates in a phone call with his counterpart, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, amid regional tensions.
9 May 2026
Erdoğan says Europe 'incomplete' without Türkiye
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said Europe’s future architecture would remain incomplete without Türkiye, calling on the European Union to advance ties with Ankara on a full-membership perspective.
9 May 2026
UK PM Starmer vows to fight on after local polls drubbing
Keir Starmer vowed Friday to remain as Britain's prime minister after disastrous local elections saw his centre-left Labour party humiliated across the U.K., with disillusioned voters backing hard-right and nationalist parties.
9 May 2026
WHO chief to coordinate hantavirus ship evacuation
The World Health Organization's chief is due in the Spanish island of Tenerife on May 9 to help coordinate the evacuation of passengers hit by the hantavirus, Spanish ministry sources said.
9 May 2026
Moscow holds scaled-back Victory Day parade as Ukraine truce kicks in
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to uphold a three-day ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump while Russia holds its annual Victory Day parade on Saturday, though the event was set to be scaled back over security fears.
9 May 2026
Trump threatens to resume military action if Iran deal not sealed
U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Washington may escalate its military posture in the Strait of Hormuz if a deal with Iran is not finalized, threatening to revive and expand the paused "Project Freedom" operation.
9 May 2026
US intelligence sees Iran's new supreme leader influencing war strategy: Report
U.S. intelligence agencies believe Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is involved in shaping Tehran's wartime strategy and negotiations with Washington despite remaining out of public view following injuries sustained during the war, according to a CNN report on May 8.
9 May 2026
Turkish firms sign nearly $8 billion in deals at SAHA 2026
Turkish companies signed nearly $8 billion in export contracts during the first three days of the SAHA 2026 International Defense and Aerospace Exhibition, SAHA Istanbul Chairman Haluk Bayraktar has said.
9 May 2026
Türkiye calls for stronger global cooperation on migration
Türkiye has called for stronger international cooperation and fairer responsibility-sharing in addressing migration, warning that frontline countries continue to carry a disproportionate burden in displacement crises.
9 May 2026
Turkish business group urges EU to revive Türkiye accession process
Türkiye’s Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK) has launched a public diplomacy campaign urging German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and other European leaders to revive Türkiye’s stalled European Union accession process.
9 May 2026
Turkish, Iranian foreign ministers review US-Iran talks
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Friday to discuss the current stage of talks between Tehran and Washington, Turkish Foreign Ministry sources said.
9 May 2026
Erciyes experiences longest ski season in 15 years
Erciyes, the highest mountain in Central Anatolia, is experiencing its longest ski season in the past 15 years.
9 May 2026
Hierapolis debuts modern visitor reception centers
New visitor reception centers designed in harmony with the site’s historical fabric have been completed at the Hierapolis Archaeological Site in Pamukkale, one of Türkiye’s most important heritage destinations.
9 May 2026
Galatasaray looks to seal 26th Süper Lig title
Galatasaray can secure its 26th Turkish Süper Lig title on May 9 as the leader hosts a desperate Antalyaspor side in a Week 33 clash defined by high stakes at both ends of the table.
9 May 2026
Scenic old road emerges as alternative spring route for nature lovers
An old transportation route stretching across the northwestern province of Kocaeli has become a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts seeking spring scenery away from crowded urban centers.
9 May 2026
Mother’s Day to drive $9 bln in e-commerce volume
E-commerce representatives expect around 400 billion Turkish Liras (roughly $9 billion) in total volume this May as online shopping activity in Türkiye surges ahead of Mother’s Day.
9 May 2026
Restaurant thinks more THAN it shows
Built on years of accumulated experience, Serkan Anavatan’s Yelve places the unpredictable rhythm of nature above rigid standardization.
8 May 2026
Erdoğan vows Türkiye won’t back down from anti-terror bid
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on May 8 vowed that his government would press ahead with its "terror-free Türkiye" initiative, describing it as a cornerstone of national security and regional stability.
8 May 2026
Türkiye says no hantavirus cases detected amid concern over outbreak
Türkiye’s Health Ministry said no hantavirus cases have been detected in the country, following growing public concern linked to infections reported aboard a cruise ship crossing the South Atlantic.
8 May 2026
Israel ramps up airstrikes across Lebanon despite ceasefire
Israeli and Lebanese envoys will sit down for a fresh round of peace talks in Washington next week, even as Israel presses its campaign against the militant group Hezbollah in spite of a ceasefire.
8 May 2026
Belgium describes Turkish defense industry as ‘role model,’ seeks cooperation
Belgian Defense and Foreign Trade Minister Theo Francken says Türkiye’s defense industry has reached a highly advanced level in innovation and in building a strong defense capability, describing it as “a role model.”
8 May 2026
Police detain 29 over Istanbul Municipality corruption probe
Police on May 8 detained 29 people as part of an investigation into corruption allegations at Istanbul Municipality, according to reports.
8 May 2026
Sea temperatures near all-time highs as El Nino looms: Monitor
The European Union's climate monitor said on May 8 that ocean temperatures are edging toward record highs as conditions shift toward a potentially powerful El Nino weather pattern.
8 May 2026
Starmer says 'takes responsibility' for Labour losses in local polls
U.K. leader Keir Starmer said on May 8 he took responsibility for "very tough" local election results that saw the insurgent hard-right make big gains, but vowed to carry on as prime minister.
8 May 2026
TUSAŞ plans to boost annual aircraft production capacity by 24 units
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) designed a new production plant to boost its manufacturing output with an additional 24 aircraft per year capacity, the firm’s deputy general manager has said.
8 May 2026
Government taking measures to keep program on track: Şimşek
Global oil price fluctuations could affect Türkiye’s Medium-Term Program (OVP), but the government is taking necessary measures to keep the program on track, Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek has said.
8 May 2026
Turkish tech companies on South Korean investors’ radar
Türkiye’s technology and entrepreneurship ecosystem, particularly its global successes in gaming and artificial intelligence, continues to attract the attention of South Korean investors.
8 May 2026
Türkiye working on a new energy architecture, says minister
Türkiye has entered a new era in its energy policies, defined as an “electrification-centered new energy architecture, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar has said.
8 May 2026
Trump gives EU until July 4 to ratify deal or face tariff hike
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 the pact.
8 May 2026
Rubio meets Italian PM after Trump criticism
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday, the second day spent calming tensions in Rome following criticism by President Donald Trump.
8 May 2026
Trump heads for Xi summit overshadowed by Iran war
U.S. President Donald Trump heads for a superpower summit with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping next week hoping the Iran war will not spoil the mood in Beijing.
8 May 2026
US and Iran trade fire, threatening fragile truce
The U.S. military said it carried out strikes on Iranian military targets in response, although Tehran charged that it was Washington that had initiated the exchange of fire.
8 May 2026
Israel’s expansionist policies pose main threat to region: Erdoğan
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday said Israel’s expansionist policies pose the main security threat to the region.
8 May 2026
Türkiye’s 1st intercontinental ballistic missile takes center stage
Türkiye has unveiled its latest intercontinental ballistic missile at SAHA 2026 this week, marking the public introduction of one of the country’s most advanced long-range missile systems.
7 May 2026
Türkiye’s election authority elects new head
Supreme Election Council of Türkiye has elected Serdar Mutta as its new chairman and İsmail Kalender as deputy chairman following a leadership vote held after six members, including former chairman Ahmet Yener, completed their terms in office.
7 May 2026
Türkiye, Algeria seek to expand trade as leaders meet in Ankara
Türkiye and Algeria pledged to deepen economic cooperation on May 7, as officials from both countries met in Ankara for a business forum held alongside Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s visit.
7 May 2026
Women linked to ISIL fighters return to Australia from Mideast
A group of women linked to the ISIL terrorist organization arrived in Australia on May 7, returning home years after allegedly sneaking into Syria to join the group’s self-declared caliphate.
7 May 2026
World awaits Iran response to latest US deal offer
World capitals and markets were waiting on May 7 for Tehran to respond to Washington’s latest proposed deal to end the war in the Middle East and to reopen the key shipping lane out of the Gulf.
7 May 2026
Iraq to acquire air defense systems from Türkiye amid Iran tensions
Iraq is in the final stages of purchasing 20 air defense systems from Türkiye, a senior Iraqi defense official has told the media, as Baghdad seeks to prevent a repeat of extensive drone and missile attacks that struck the country during the Iran conflict.
7 May 2026