VIDEO: ‘Free hugger’ on Istanbul’s iconic thoroughfare fined by police

VIDEO: ‘Free hugger’ on Istanbul’s iconic thoroughfare fined by police

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  1. Türkiye, Germany vow to deepen trade ties

  2. Israel, Hezbollah reach ceasefire deal

  3. Erdoğan casts Türkiye as central actor in regional diplomacy

  4. 1 dead in Russian hits on ships in Black Sea

  5. Ex-minister in S Korea jailed for martial law fiasco role
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WORLD

Israel, Hezbollah reach ceasefire deal

Israel and Hezbollah agreed a ceasefire on June 19, a U.S. official said, after deadly exchanges between the two sides in Lebanon once again put a deal to end the Middle East war under strain, less than two days after it was signed.

ECONOMY

Defense companies gain greater weight in Turkish industry

Turkish defense and aerospace companies increased their presence among the top-ranked firms in the Istanbul Chamber of Industry’s (ISO) 2025 list of Türkiye’s 500 Largest Industrial Enterprises, based on net sales from production.

SPORTS

Magical Messi equals World Cup goals record as Argentina win

Lionel Messi opened his record-breaking sixth World Cup with a hat-trick to become the tournament's joint all-time top scorer on June 16 as holders Argentina launched their bid for back-to-back titles with a dazzling 3-0 rout of Algeria.