May 11, 2026 – Turkey Headlines

Story gist: Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan admitted that Karabakh was not Armenian territory and claiming it was a deadly mistake.

Bias summary: Left-leaning T24 frames the story around a map on Pashinyan’s lapel, questioning its implications for Armenia’s stance. Right-leaning A Haber emphasizes the admission in bold capitals ‘THOSE LANDS WERE NOT OURS,’ highlighting triumph for Azerbaijan’s position. No center-leaning coverage appears, omitting neutral analysis of geopolitical fallout.

Story gist: Donald Trump stated the United States is surveilling a facility in Iran containing enriched uranium. He described Iran’s response to U.S. demands for ending attacks as unacceptable.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Diken frames Trump targeting former U.S. presidents, using adversarial tone implying personal attacks. Center Investing.com emphasizes Trump’s rejection of Iran’s peace proposal and 3% oil price surge, focusing neutrally on economic impacts. Right-leaning Anadolu Ajansı highlights Trump’s ‘unacceptable’ label on Iran’s response, aligning positively with his firm stance; no omissions noted across lanes.

Story gist: Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu met the man who punched him during an incident in Çubuk seven years ago. They reconciled, with the man seeking forgiveness; they hugged and posed for photos.

Bias summary: Left-leaning soL Haber frames the past event as a ‘lynch attempt’ on Kılıçdaroğlu, emphasizing their hug and photos in reconciliation. Right-leaning Hürriyet highlights etched Çubuk images and the assailant’s forgiveness request. No center coverage; mainstream impartial framing absent.

Story gist: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a Mother’s Day message emphasizing the ‘Turkey Century’ ideal.

Bias summary: Right-leaning Sabah covered the story with an exclamatory headline highlighting Erdoğan’s positive ‘Türkiye Yüzyılı’ emphasis, framing it as uplifting national vision. Left- and center-leaning outlets omitted coverage entirely, absenting any perspective on the message. This gap indicates right-leaning media’s focus on promoting Erdoğan’s messaging, while others show no interest or prioritization.