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Key witness in US probe of Turkey's Halkbank avoids prison time

FILE PHOTO: People walk past by a branch of Halkbank in central Istanbul, Turkey, January 22, 2020. REUTERS/Murad Sezer/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: People walk past by a branch of Halkbank in central Istanbul, Turkey, January 22, 2020. REUTERS/Murad Sezer/File Photo

Turkey fines over 100 doctors for caesarean deliveries: Report

One revolver, six bullets: Turkish president’s ‘unusual gift’ to NATO leaders

A photo from the office of the Lithuanian president showing the revolver offered by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda with the president’s name engraved on it, and live rounds. The weapon was displayed during a press presentation in Vilnius, Lithuania.
A photo from the office of the Lithuanian president showing the revolver offered by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda with the president’s name engraved on it, and live rounds. The weapon was displayed during a press presentation in Vilnius, Lithuania.

NATO tensions aside, Trump’s visit marks a win for Turkey’s Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (left) met his US counterpart Donald Trump at the airport on July 7 and then walked arm-in-arm with his “dear friend”.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (left) met his US counterpart Donald Trump at the airport on July 7 and then walked arm-in-arm with his “dear friend”.

Turkish delight: Trump revels in Erdogan’s lavish welcome ahead of NATO summit

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (left) welcomes US President Donald Trump upon his arrival at the Bestepe Presidential Palace on July 7.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (left) welcomes US President Donald Trump upon his arrival at the Bestepe Presidential Palace on July 7.

Trump expected to tell Turkey he is ready to restore access to F-35 jets

US President Donald Trump welcomes Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on a previous trip to the White House in Washington in 2025.
US President Donald Trump welcomes Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on a previous trip to the White House in Washington in 2025.

Turkish court jails comedian for insulting Erdogan, religious values

A Turkish leftist chants slogans for Turkish comedian Deniz Goktas, holding a banner reading “Deniz Goktas not alone” in front of the Caglayan Courthouse on July 3.
A Turkish leftist chants slogans for Turkish comedian Deniz Goktas, holding a banner reading “Deniz Goktas not alone” in front of the Caglayan Courthouse on July 3.

PM Wong, President Erdogan reaffirm warm, longstanding ties between Singapore, Turkey

Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong met President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan on June 19.
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong met President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan on June 19.

Israel seeking to declare Turkey ‘new enemy’, says Ankara’s top diplomat

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned US President Donald Trump of “possible provocations and sabotage” to derail peace talks with Iran.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned US President Donald Trump of “possible provocations and sabotage” to derail peace talks with Iran.

Turkey opposition leader says Imamoglu trial is purely political

Ozgur Ozel, leader of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), speaks during an interview with Reuters in Istanbul, Turkey, March 11, 2026. REUTERS/Murad Sezer
Ozgur Ozel, leader of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), speaks during an interview with Reuters in Istanbul, Turkey, March 11, 2026. REUTERS/Murad Sezer

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