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Hürriyet Daily News

June 2026

Erdoğan slams Israel’s move on 1915 events

Recep Tayyip Erdoğanpresident
We do not give the slightest heed to the slanders about our country from the murder network that has the blood of 73,000 innocent Gazans, most of them children and women, on its hands,
Recep Tayyip Erdoğanpresident
Those who have a trace in space will have a say on earth,
There is no oppression, massacre, colonialism or genocide in our history. There is mercy in our glorious history,

Key Venezuela port opens with US aid, as burials begin — World News

Five days after powerful back-to-back quakes flattened entire neighborhoods, the task of recovering the dead loomed large and hopes of finding survivors faded

Israeli troops face resistance from residents in Syrian town — World News

As Israeli troops and vehicles entered the town of Abdin in southern Syria, residents on June 29 blocked the roads with rocks and some young men and boys threw stones to push back the military patrol

There was the sound of an explosion when it happened,
al-Hassanresident
They come into the village regularly, every few days,

Monaco parcel bomb blast wounds Ukrainian oligarch — World News

Christophe Mirmandminister of State
This is the first time in history, to my knowledge, that such an act has taken place in the principality,

Iran to hold talks for release of frozen funds in Qatar, no US meeting expected — World News

Iran to hold talks for release of frozen funds in Qatar, no US meeting expected

Majed al-Ansarispokesperson
The talks will be around all regional issues which are of concern, including, of course, the negotiations with Iran, but also including Lebanon and other files in the region,
They are not here for their negotiations with the Iranians,

World Bank drops climate finance targets in renewed action plan — Latest News

The United States, the World Bank's largest shareholder, has abruptly changed policy on climate change under President Donald Trump, who has called it a "hoax" and ramped up spending on fossil fuels

We will complete our shift from inputs to outcomes to maximize development impact,
We will retire the 45-percent climate co-benefits target and the 35-percent target in the (Climate Change Action Plan),

Adani to sell stake in India port to MSC for $1.4 bln — Latest News

The agreement comes as India seeks to develop a network of major seaports and reduce its dependence on regional transshipment hubs such as Singapore and Colombo by handling a greater share of cargo domestically

Ashwani Guptaadani Ports chief executive
Vizhinjam port has emerged as a premier transshipment hub and ramped up at an unprecedented pace,

What to expect as EU small parcel levy kicks in — Latest News

Nearly six billion small retail packages entered the bloc last year from abroad -- most of them from China, and increasingly via wildly popular online platforms like Shein and Temu -- up from 4.6 billion in 2024

Bernd Langetrade committee
It is barely manageable, and normal checks are almost impossible,
Consumers buying online are not legally responsible for paying the duties,
This is about having the same rules for our businesses and for goods entering our territory sold online,

ECB chief says eurozone more 'resilient' to shocks — Latest News

From the COVID pandemic to wars in Ukraine and Iran, the ECB has had to repeatedly respond to global upheaval in recent years that has threatened its goal of keeping inflation stable

The resilience Europe has built means their effects on our economy are more contained,
Our rate increase was justified under every scenario considered,
Shocks fall more often on the supply side, and Europe has built considerable resilience in response to those difficult [15] years,

Iran disputes Trump's Qatar talks claim — World News

Donald Trumppresident
IRAN HAS REQUESTED A MEETING. IT WILL TAKE PLACE TOMORROW IN DOHA!,
We have not yet entered the stage of negotiating a final agreement,
Kazem Gharibabadian Iranian diplomat and legal expert who is the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Legal and International Affairs of Iran
The situation is sensitive and complex. We strongly advise France not to complicate it further with its provocations,

NATO parliamentary leaders call for unity, stronger defense

We are meeting in Türkiye, which serves as a bridge between continents and cultures, and this is no coincidence,
Military power, of course, remains indispensable, but it is no longer sufficient on its own,
Peace is never free and weakness always comes at a cost. Unity is NATO’s center of gravity,

Türkiye says Israeli strikes violate Syria’s sovereignty

We strongly condemn the Israeli attacks on Quneitra and Deraa, which violate the territorial integrity, unity and sovereignty of Syria. These attacks, which trample on the lives and property of the Syrian people and make life for civilians in the region increasingly difficult, constitute a flagrant violation of international law,

Özel vows ‘new politics’ amid CHP’s leadership crisis

Özgür Özelmain opposition leader
Whether the party is new or we continue in the existing party, this new march of ours will be the new party of housewives, young people, retirees, workers,
Özgür Özelmain opposition leader
We are in our party, but we are in the midst of a new march, a new approach. We are in the midst of a new politics, a founding politics, a politics marching towards power,

Iraq to widen corruption operations after arrests — World News

His remarks came during a cabinet session, a day after authorities announced the detention of dozens of officials and lawmakers on corruption charges

Ali al-Zaidiiraqi Prime Minister
The government is waging a battle against corruption,
The people’s money must return to its owners,
Any corrupt official inside the government will not enjoy any immunity,

BT, Verizon to combine international units in joint venture — Latest News

The new company, headquartered in Britain, will have more than 3,000 customers across 180 countries