Iran warned the United States on April 30 that its naval blockade was doomed to fail, after President Donald Trump signalled it could be enforced for months to come, in a confrontation wreaking havoc on global energy markets.

Türkiye has condemned Israel’s intervention against the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, calling it an act of “piracy” and urging the international community to take a common stance against the move.

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has urged the international community to increase pressure on Israel to prevent violations of the Gaza peace plan, saying efforts to move to the next phase should not lose momentum.

Electric vehicles (EV) could account for up to 25 percent of total sales in Türkiye this year, according to Aydın Erkoç, chairman of the Motor Vehicle Dealers Federation (MASFED).

Hotels in Edirne have reached full occupancy ahead of the annual Kakava and Hıdırellez festivities, one of Türkiye’s most vibrant spring celebrations, as tens of thousands of visitors are expected to descend on the northwestern city on May 5-6.