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Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Recep Tayyip Erdogan
The latest news and top stories on Recep Tayyip Erdogan, known for his extensive political career, he has served as Turkey’s President since 2014, following an impactful tenure as Prime Minister from 2003 to 2014. Previously, he was Mayor of Istanbul (1994-1998), addressing urban challenges. His work has involved significant economic development and a shift to a presidential system, expanding executive powers. He actively engages in international diplomacy, mediating conflicts and asserting Turkey’s global influence, including recent steps towards normalising relations with Armenia. Areas of expertise include political strategy, economic policy, and foreign affairs, though his leadership has faced criticism.
Israeli forces intercepting activists at sea on Monday. Photo: Global Sumud Flotilla via AP
Israel-Gaza war

Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla, denies using live ammunition

Israeli forces halt vessels in Mediterranean operation, detaining hundreds of international activists.

US, Israel war on Iran

Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt: the Middle East’s new power brokers?

Social media

Turkey passes bill to restrict social media access for under-15s

US, Israel war on Iran

Turkey’s Erdogan urges Iran, US to use ceasefire to push for lasting peace

At the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey, Erdogan also stressed the importance of acting with ‘prudent understanding’ to end the Iran war.

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gives a speech during the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, in Antalya, southern Turkey, on Friday. Photo: AP
Ukraine war

Ukraine and Syria pledge security cooperation as Zelensky expands Middle East tour

Zelensky and Sharaa discuss drone defence and food security as Kyiv seeks to export its military expertise.

Ukraine war

Ukraine and Russia trade fatal strikes as Zelensky travels to Turkey

The war began in February 2022 after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s troops invaded Ukraine.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Turkey says Iran feels ‘betrayed’ by US attacks during nuclear talks

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says Tehran still ‘open to any sensible backchannel diplomacy’, vows to keep Ankara out of the war.

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Iranian Red Crescent aid workers and firefighters work at a residential site damaged by strikes in Tehran’s Javadiyeh district on Saturday. Photo: Iranian Red Crescent Society via Reuters
Middle East

Demand for change in Turkey cannot be stopped, jailed Istanbul mayor says

Support for the opposition has been growing, amid increasing fatigue with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s rule, Ekrem Imamoglu says.

Israel-Iran conflict

Turkey says missile launched from Iran destroyed by Nato

A Turkish official said the missile had been ‘aimed at a base in Greek Cyprus but veered off course’.

China-Middle East relations

Exclusive | Why has a Nato member reaffirmed its Brics ambitions? Its envoy elaborates

New Turkish ambassador Selcuk Unal says the country is seeking deeper ties with China while bridging Asia and Europe.

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Selcuk Unal, Turkey’s ambassador to China, says his country has been working as a connecting power between East and West for decades. Photo: Karma Lo
Syria

Syrian deal unravels as sides clash and Isis prisoners escape

Integration agreement with the SDF falters amid reports that hundreds of militants fled prison as government forces moved in.

Syrian government forces stand guard outside al-Aqtan prison on the outskirts of Raqqa. Photo: AP
Turkey

Pope warns ‘piecemeal’ third world war ‘threatening’ humanity

In Ankara, Pope Leo urged for global peace amid rising conflicts and geopolitical tensions during his first trip outside Italy.

Ukraine war

‘Issues remain’: US-Ukraine talks advance, but Europe cautious on Russia deal

Trump hails ‘big progress’ in talks, while Germany confirms US plan was modified with Nato and territorial demands removed.

Ukraine war

US and Ukraine refine draft of peace plan under Trump deadline pressure

Talks on a 28-point proposal to end Russia’s war held in Geneva after Trump set a Thursday deadline for Ukraine to approve the plan.

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Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio talk to the press in Geneva, Switzerland on Sunday. Photo: Keystone via AP
Ukraine war

Zelensky’s peace mission in Turkey overshadowed by deadly Russian strikes

Amid the ongoing attacks and new peace talks, Moscow declined to comment on a US media report of a secret Russian-US plan to end the war.

A rescuer carrying a person at the site of a Russian strike in Ternopil on Wednesday. Photo: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky/Telegram/EPA
Turkey

Turkish prosecutor seeks 2,000-year jail term for Istanbul mayor

Ekrem Imamoglu has been accused of leading a vast corruption network, amid a crackdown on President Erdogan’s critics and rivals.

Aviation accidents

Turkey says 20 troops killed in military plane crash in Georgia

Video showed the aircraft corkscrewing towards the ground and then bursting into flames.

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Turkey

In the Middle East’s diplomatic drama, Turkey takes centre stage

Once censured by the West, Ankara is now the go-to go-between for Washington, Europe and Damascus in a fast-changing region.

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Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US President Donald Trump give a thumbs up at the Gaza Peace Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on October 13. Photo: AFP
Israel-Gaza war

Turkey and Muslim allies say Palestinian self-rule is key to Gaza’s future

Turkey hosts ministerial meeting to discuss US-brokered Gaza ceasefire and long-term solutions to the conflict.

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Cyprus

Turkish Cypriots elect pro-talks leader, renewing hope for Cyprus unity

Tufan Erhurman wins in a landslide, campaigning on a return to negotiating a two-zone federation after an eight-year stalemate.

Israel-Gaza war

Trump hails ‘peace in the Middle East’ as leaders sign Gaza declaration

US president signs document with the leaders of Egypt, Turkey and Qatar, capping a major diplomatic breakthrough in the Israel-Gaza war.

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US President Donald Trump before a family picture at the leaders summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Photo: AFP
Turkey

US Supreme Court rejects challenge by Turkey’s Halkbank to prosecution

The state-owned Turkish bank is accused of helping Iran evade US sanctions, which has caused diplomatic tensions between the US and Turkey.

A branch of Halkbank in central Istanbul, Turkey. Photo: Reuters
South Korea

South Korea’s Lee among leaders stuck in New York traffic by Trump’s motorcade

During the chaos of the UN summit, France’s Macron and Turkey’s Erdogan were also delayed by traffic as Trump’s motorcade took priority.

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Donald Trump

Trump hosts Erdogan as US considers lifting ban on F-35 sales to Turkey

The US is concerned about the Nato ally’s relationship with Moscow, including the purchase of a missile system and the buying of Russian oil.

Middle East

Syria’s future tied to Israel peace deal as billions in investment set to arrive

Gulf Arab, Turkish and Western firms have pledged to invest in Syria to rebuild the war-torn country.

A tattered Syrian flag at the Syrian general staff headquarters after it was hit by Israeli airstrikes on Damascus. Photo: dpa
Azerbaijan

From colony to kingmaker: Azerbaijan redraws Eurasia’s balance of power

The ex-Soviet republic aims to play a bigger role in the Caucasus and is willing to upset Moscow and Tehran in the process, analysts say.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev (right) with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during their meeting on the sidelines of the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization in Azerbaijan on July 4. Photo: Azerbaijani Presidential Press Office/AP
Middle East

3 mayors arrested in opposition crackdown in southern Turkey

Opposition presidential candidate and Mayor of Istanbul Ekrem İmamoğlu was previously arrested in March over allegations of corruption.

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