The day began with intense reporting on the Syrian conflict, as editors prioritized the Syrian Army’s advance into Deyr Hafir and the subsequent YPG withdrawal toward the east of the Euphrates. This military shift coincided with domestic moves regarding the Kurdish issue, as media tracked a DEM Party delegation’s visit to İmralı to meet with Abdullah Öcalan, following the easing of his isolation. By early afternoon, editorial focus shifted to a major diplomatic development: U.S. President Donald Trump’s invitation to President Erdoğan to join a newly formed "Gaza Board of Peace." This story dominated both pro-government and independent outlets, framing Turkey as a central mediator in the regional conflict. Simultaneously, mainstream headlines covered a fatal workplace explosion in Erzurum and the arrest of former footballer Ümit Karan in a narcotics probe. In the evening, the narrative turned toward economic projections. Editors highlighted Trade Minister Ömer Bolat’s announcement that inflation is expected to retreat to the 20% range by February, while nationalist outlets focused on escalating friction between the Syrian Army and U.S. forces near Raqqa's oil fields.
