TurkishPress · Daily Brief
Thursday, 25 June 2026

Today's sources: Anadolu Agency (30 items, all Turkish-language wire, summarised in English by TurkishPress).

UNICEF reports child deaths in Gaza during the ceasefire period
Lead · Gaza

UNICEF says more than 260 children killed in Gaza during "so-called ceasefire"

UNICEF spokesperson James Elder said more than 260 children have been killed in the Gaza Strip since October 2025, the stretch he described as a "so-called ceasefire." The United Nations children's agency renewed its warning over the toll on Gaza's youngest residents.

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Türkiye

Soldier who fell ill in Euphrates Shield area dies

The Ministry of National Defence said Infantry Senior Master Sergeant Kenan Şahin, who fell ill in the Euphrates Shield operation area, died at the hospital where he was treated despite medical intervention.

TRSource: Anadolu Agency

Defence Ministry: the TRNC's security is Türkiye's security

The Ministry of National Defence said any attempt to upset the delicate balance on Cyprus is unacceptable to Türkiye, stating that "the security of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is the security of Türkiye."

TRSource: Anadolu Agency

Justice Minister Gürlek: 19 unsolved killings cleared up

Justice Minister Akın Gürlek said that, through work carried out since the launch of the Unsolved Crimes Investigation Department, 19 previously unsolved killings across 16 case files had been brought to light.

TRSource: Anadolu Agency

Erdoğan: "We looked upon everyone in the way of Yunus"

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said no one had been treated differently over their faith, sect, persuasion, or worldview, adding, "We looked upon everyone in the way of Yunus. We have never neglected our Alevi citizens in particular."

TRSource: Anadolu Agency

Disability employment "needs new policies," expert says

Disability employment specialist Mehmet Kızıltaş said some firms still prefer to pay the penalty rather than hire disabled candidates, with a few even setting up new companies to stay under the 50-employee threshold.

TRSource: Anadolu Agency

Middle East

World

Economy

Trade Minister Bolat meets Latin American ambassadors

Trade Minister Ömer Bolat said 688 companies with Latin American and Caribbean capital were operating in Türkiye as of the end of last year, with their investment stock in the country reaching $3.4 billion.

TRSource: Anadolu Agency

Culture

Sport

Science & Tech

Humanitarian

Türkiye sends condolences over Venezuela earthquake deaths

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a message of condolence for those killed in two successive earthquakes in Venezuela, stating that "Türkiye stands ready to offer Venezuela every kind of help in this painful time."

TRSource: Anadolu Agency

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