The Latest Breaking News from Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Ismail Haniyeh was a close ally of President Erdogan, and today flags in Turkey are being flown at half mast in a day of mourning for the Hamas leader

Turkey blocks Instagram over posts about Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, sparking debate on online censorship and freedom of expression.

The controversy over the iconoclastic opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics is refusing to abate days into the Games, with conservative political figures worldwide condemning a show that has been staunchly defended by President Emmanuel Macron and its creators.

Special envoys from Turkey and Armenia have convened at the countries’ shared border to resume discussions aimed at normalizing ties between the historic foes

Animal welfare groups warned the law could dissuade tourists from visiting Turkey

Turkey's President Erdogan threatens military intervention in Israel amid escalating tensions over Gaza conflict, drawing parallels to past involvements in...

Turkey again compares Netanyahu to Hitler; Israel says Erdogan ‘following in the footsteps of Saddam Hussein’.

A new law that threatens to cull millions of street dogs in Turkey has sparked nationwide anger. While President Recep Tayyip Erdogan insists the strays are a public health risk, critics say the move is an attempt to distract from bigger problems.

Chances of a rapprochement between regional rivals Turkey and Syria were raised momentarily on July 22, 2024, with news that the leaders of both countries were set for a much-anticipated meeting aimed at resolving long-standing differences. Within hours, Turkish sources dismissed the rumors of an imminent sit-down between the two…