Recep Tayyip Erdogan

NATO leaders to gather in Ankara next week, aiming to smooth over tensions with Trump

In a Truth Social post on Thursday, Trump complained the United States was spending money to protect NATO members "without getting any benefit from so doing."

US President Donald Trump participates in a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, June 24, 2026.
Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks to the reporters at Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey, April 19, 2026

'Political systems cannot sustain it': Turkish FM calls for sanctions on Israel, Sa'ar retaliates

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses a party conference, June 27, 2026.

Erdogan ties 'genociding, expansionist, occupying' Zionism to threats to Turkey, 2016 coup attempt

An F-35 pilot prepares for take off from the Vermont Air National Guard Base with the flag of the United States, in South Burlington, Vermont, US, May 22, 2020

US reviewing F-35 fighter jets sale to Turkey as Trump pushes $700 million jet engine deal


Prominent Turkish journalist gets 4-year sentence for Erdogan comments

Fatih Altayli was sentenced after referencing a historic Ottoman Turkish practice of killing or drowning rulers they no longer wanted in power.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attends a press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, October 30, 2025.

Minister demands shutdown of Turkey missions in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv

The minister says at Sunday’s cabinet meeting that Ankara’s conduct is “enemy state” behavior and cites Erdoğan’s support for Hamas.

Amichai Chikli and Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Ilustrative.

Israel must take opportunity to open ties with Lebanon, Syria to confront Hezbollah - editorial

The two adversaries are signaling openness to a different relationship with Israel, and it is imperative that Jerusalem grasp the opportunity with both hands.

A Hezbollah supporter holds a Palestinian flag and a cutout image of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah at a ceremony held by Hezbollah to commemorate the first anniversary of Nasrallah's killing by Israel, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, September 27, 2025.

Ukraine's Zelensky meets Turkish president Erdogan, says he hopes to revive POW exchanges

A senior Ukrainian official told Reuters that Kyiv had received "signals" about a set of US proposals to end the war that Washington has discussed with Russia.

Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan welcomes Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, November 19, 2025.

Australia rules out co-hosting COP31 with Turkey amid ongoing diplomatic standoff

"No, we won't be co-hosting because co-hosting isn't provided for under the rules of the (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change)," Albanese said.

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, US, September 24, 2025. REUTERS

Turkey says two-state solution is most realistic option for Cyprus

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Tufan Erhurman, the newly elected Turkish Cypriot president, who has pledged to explore a federal solution.

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan shakes hands with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman during a welcoming ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, November 13, 2025.

Turkish prosecutor seeks 2,000-year jail term for Istanbul mayor Imamoglu in graft case

A Turkish prosecutor has demanded more than 2,000 years in prison for Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, accusing him of leading a massive corruption network.

A man holds up a sign featuring an image of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu during a rally to protest against a recent court ruling that ousted the main opposition Republican People's Party's (CHP) Istanbul provincial leadership, in Istanbul, Turkey, September 10, 2025.

US likely to pressure Israel to ease stance on terrorists in Rafah tunnels, official tells 'Post'

US President Donald Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, are expected to arrive in Israel on Monday to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior officials.

 Israeli soldiers walk out from a tunnel underneath the European Hospital in Khan Yunis, in Gaza, June 8, 2025

Katz to Erdogan: 'Genocide' charges more fitting for Turkey's 'massacres' of Kurds

Israel’s defense minister rebuked Turkey’s move to charge Netanyahu and IDF leaders with “genocide,” calling the warrants “ridiculous.”

Defense Minister Israel Katz attends a state ceremony at Mount Herzl military cemetary, October 5, 2025.

Iraq, Turkey sign deal on Iraqi water infrastructure projects

The initial batch of projects will include three water harvesting dams and three land reclamation initiatives, according to an Iraqi water resources official.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein attend a press conference in Baghdad, Iraq November 2, 2025.