The Houthis in Yemen announced that they had launched a drone attack on the Saudi Aramco refinery in the Jizan region of Saudi Arabia. The attack was said to be in retaliation for Saudi drone flights in Yemeni airspace. The Saudi Energy Ministry reported a fire at a facility belonging to the Aramco refinery in…

The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) will announce the third Inflation Report of the year on August 13 in Istanbul. According to the announcement from the CBRT, President Fatih Karahan will hold a briefing meeting at the CBRT Istanbul Financial Center on August 13 at 10:30 to introduce the "Inflation Report 2026-III".…

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that the Russian Armed Forces continue to conduct operations against port infrastructure facilities and ships serving the Ukrainian military. According to a statement from the Russian Ministry of Defense, last night, the Russian Armed Forces continued to strike port infrastructure facilities operating in the interests of the Ukrainian military.…

Good Party MP for Balıkesir, Turhan Çömez, has been subject to an investigation due to his statements regarding the incidents at Sincan 1st Prison. The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office determined that Turhan Çömez's statements constituted the crime of publicly disseminating misleading information. In a statement by the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, it was announced…

The preference period for the 2026 Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS) is rapidly coming to an end for university candidates. Following the announcement of the YKS results on July 21, the preference period began on July 29, when candidates started making their preferences. Candidates can complete their preference procedures on the ÖSYM's website at "ais.osym.gov.tr"…

Ahmet Hakan made an assessment regarding the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement. 'The Makkah Agreement has no religious, sectarian, or ideological aspect,' said Hakan, explaining the real purpose of the agreement. Answering the questions of whether the Makkah Agreement is forming a Sunni bloc or emerging as an Islamic NATO, Hakan used the expression The Makkah…

Cansever, a renowned figure in Arabesque music, has passed away at the age of 59. After undergoing cancer treatment for some time, Cansever lost his life in the hospital where he was being treated. Rising to prominence in the 1990s with his music career, Cansever was known for his Arabesque works such as "Ağla Gözbebeğim",…

The temperature in Istanbul is expected to be between 30-32 degrees today. According to the latest forecast by the Meteorology General Directorate, there is a chance of thunderstorms and rain showers in the city today. Rain showers are expected to occur not only in Istanbul but also in Thrace and the eastern Marmara region, as…

The Law on Amendments to the Higher Education Law and Some Laws has been published in the Official Gazette and has come into force. The law includes important regulations on student amnesty and higher education. The periods spent by the members of the Higher Education Supervision Board in the Board will be considered as spent…

A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck Gaziantep's Nurdağı district during the night. According to information on the website of the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD), a 4.5 magnitude tremor was recorded at 03.42, centered in Nurdağı. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 7.44 kilometers. AFAD announced that there were no negative consequences from the…