Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ismail Bekayi stated that negotiations with the US can resume if Iran's national interests are respected. Bekayi emphasized that diplomacy is one of the key tools for protecting Iran's interests. Iran protects its interests through defense mechanisms in some cases and through diplomacy in others. Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Bekayi…

The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has stated that Germany is conducting secret and comprehensive scientific research focused on the production of nuclear weapons, causing significant concern among NATO allies. According to the SVR, leading ministries of a prominent NATO member state have expressed deep dissatisfaction with Germany's active research and development activities aimed at…

Iran's southeastern province of Sistan-Belucistan was shaken by the killing of a prominent Sunni cleric in an armed attack. Mevlevi Muhammed Enver Rigi, a well-known Sunni cleric in the city of Mircave near the Pakistani border, was targeted by unidentified armed individuals. Despite all efforts, Rigi lost his life. According to Iranian state media, the…

Singapore's Minister of State for Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim has resigned from his position and from the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) after his inappropriate online exchanges with a woman were made public. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced the decision, stating that while both parties had made mutual harassment allegations, no criminal offense was found.…

European stocks are declining as tensions between the US and Iran continue to escalate. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is raising concerns about a potential increase in global inflation. The US military operations against Iran are heightening concerns about oil prices. The impact of the conflict on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical…

Turkey is on the verge of introducing a new minimum wage model, where different sectors and regions will have distinct minimum wages. Currently, the same minimum wage applies to all sectors and regions, but this new regulation aims to change that. The new minimum wage model will take into account the economic structures of different…

The results of the Central Bank of Turkey's (TCMB) Market Participants Survey for July showed that the participants' year-end consumer price index (CPI) expectation increased compared to the previous survey period. According to the survey, the CPI expectation rose to 29.21%. The 12-month CPI expectation also increased from 23.81% to 23.95%, while the 24-month inflation…

The photographs taken by renowned Swedish photographer Karl Werner Gullers in Istanbul in the 1940s have recently come to light. Through Gullers' lens, the city's appearance during that period is revealed, with the Galata Bridge filled with trams, pedestrians, and vehicle traffic. In the background, historic landmarks like the Süleymaniye Mosque and the Eminönü district…

A consumer in Adana, Turkey, filed a lawsuit after discovering that their zero-kilometer vehicle, purchased from a dealership, had been painted. The Turkish Court of Cassation, 3rd Civil Chamber, overturned the local court's decision for 'replacement with a flawless vehicle' and ruled that 'compensation for loss of value' should be paid. The consumer learned that…

The countdown for the announcement of the 2026 YKS exam results has begun. Millions of students are waiting for the results to be announced. The 2026-YKS results will be announced on Wednesday, July 22, according to the ÖSYM calendar. Candidates will be able to learn their exam results from the ÖSYM website using their Turkish…