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Friday, 26 June 2026

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

Israel and Lebanon sign a framework agreement after direct talks in Washington
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Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement in Washington

Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement in Washington following the fifth round of direct talks held in the US capital. The accord caps a sequence of negotiations conducted directly between the two sides.

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Türkiye

Foreign Minister Fidan says the NATO summit will be a historic one

Speaking at a joint press conference in Ottawa with Canadian Foreign Minister Anand, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the coming NATO summit would be historic and that the decisions taken by member states in this period would prove more decisive than usual.

TRSource: Anadolu Agency

Middle East

UN urges parties to honor the signed agreement on the Strait of Hormuz

The United Nations said that despite the understanding reached between the United States and Iran, the situation around the Strait of Hormuz remained one of great uncertainty, and called on the parties to abide by their commitments under the agreement.

TRSource: Anadolu Agency

World

Chicago mayor declares August "Turkish Heritage Month"

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson issued a proclamation honoring the contributions of Turkish Americans to the city's cultural, social, educational, economic, and civic life, declaring August "Turkish Heritage Month."

TRSource: Anadolu Agency

China and other states push back on US "forced labor" tariffs

China and a group of countries said they opposed the US administration's decision to impose unilateral additional customs tariffs on the grounds that those countries had not taken adequate steps to bar imports of goods produced through forced labor.

TRSource: Anadolu Agency

Economy

This week's performance across investment instruments

Shares traded on Borsa İstanbul lost about 3.13 percent on the week on average and the gram price of gold fell 1.63 percent, while the dollar gained 0.39 percent and the euro 0.06 percent against the lira.

TRSource: Anadolu Agency

Culture

Kadir İnanır, an unforgettable name of Turkish cinema

Veteran actor Kadir İnanır, etched in memory through the characters he played in Turkish cinema, stood among the unforgettable figures of Yeşilçam across a career spanning more than half a century.

TRSource: Anadolu Agency

Erdoğan sends condolences for the late Kadir İnanır

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan offered his condolences to the family, loved ones, and the arts community of veteran actor Kadir İnanır, who died at the hospital where he was being treated.

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Sport

Science & Tech

Humanitarian

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