Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Turkish comedian convicted over Erdogan ‘insult’ but freed pending appeal

Protesters demanding the release of Turkish comedian Deniz Goktas on the opening day of his trial outside a courthouse in Istanbul on Sept 28.

Turkey’s Erdogan says equal climate pace unrealistic due to financing gaps

The COP31 climate summit will be held in Turkey, with the country responsible for the presidency and action agenda.

Israel minister vows to force out all of Gaza City if any Israeli abducted

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz also threatened the destruction of infrastructure, which constitutes a war crime.

As election looms, Netanyahu puts Turkey in Israel’s crosshairs

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces opposition charges he has not achieved the goals of his myriad wars such as toppling Iran’s Islamic Republic or destroying Hamas.

Erdogan urges Trump to pursue talks with Iran, offers support

The call between the two leaders comes after a senior Iranian official told Reuters earlier on Aug 17 that Iran would shift to a “fully offensive” military posture.

Turkish TV-star-turned-mayor arrested in new blow to opposition

Erdal Besikcioglu is the latest member of the Republican People’s Party to be targeted by criminal proceedings in what the opposition party says is a political campaign.

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

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.

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”.

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