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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, backed by regional allies, reportedly pressured Egypt to block Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from attending the Gaza summit, despite official claims his absence was due to a Jewish holiday.

Istanbul Erupts: Protesters Clash with Police Over Imamoglu’s Detention | N18G

Violent clashes erupted in Istanbul as hundreds protested the 100th day of opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu’s detention. Organized by the CHP, the rally turned chaotic when police used pepper spray and detained demonstrators refusing to disperse. Protesters called Imamoglu’s arrest a “political coup,” while the Erdogan-led government defended the judiciary’s independence. The unrest underscores deepening political tensions in Turkey.

Weeks after India Conflict, Turkey's Erdogan meets Pakistan PM Sharif in Istanbul | N18G

Turkish President Erdogan and Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif met in Istanbul to enhance ties, focusing on defence, energy, and transport. Despite Turkey’s generally cordial relations with India, Erdogan’s recent support for Pakistan during heightened India-Pakistan tensions led to a backlash in India, including boycotts of Turkish products.

Turkey unrest continues | Erdogan blames ‘evil’ opposition for protests

Turkish police have detained 1,113 people across the country over five days of protests as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan blames the main opposition party for the unrest sparked by the detention of his main political rival.

Turkey Detains Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu | Sparks Massive Uproar | N18G

Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) staged a massive rally in Ankara on March 19, protesting the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, President Tayyip Erdogan’s strongest political rival. Crowds gathered outside the CHP headquarters, chanting anti-government slogans such as "Dictator Erdogan" and "Government, resign." CHP spokesperson Deniz Yucel accused the government of resorting to tyranny, stating that the real target was not just their party but the Turkish people. Meanwhile, CHP parliamentarians disrupted the general assembly in protest, vowing to continue daily demonstrations. Imamoglu was detained on charges of corruption and aiding a terrorist group, a move the opposition condemned as "a coup against our next president."

Erdogan Urges EU Support for Syrian Refugee Returns and Inclusive Transition | N18G

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan calls on the European Union to support the return of Syrian refugees who fled the civil war, emphasizing the need for an inclusive administration in Syria. Speaking at a joint press conference with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Erdogan also condemned terrorist groups in the region, while von der Leyen pledged additional EU funds for Syrian reconstruction and voluntary returns. The EU’s support will focus on safe repatriation and managing migration, with potential discussions on lifting sanctions tied to progress in Syria’s peaceful transition.

Turkey's Erdogan omits Kashmir from UN speech for first time since 2019, changes stand citing BRICS membership

The shift in Erdogan’s approach to Kashmir suggests a complex interplay of geopolitical dynamics, reflecting Turkey's evolving priorities and India's increasing influence on the global stage.

Turkey tells Iran to bring Israel to its 'knees'? Erdogan abandons NATO after invasion threat?

NATO nation Turkey made explosive remarks against the US and Israel. Turkey’s ambassador to Iran, Hicabi Kırlangıç, asserted that Ankara will not dictate Iran's response to Israeli actions, suggesting that "aggressor countries" like Israel and the US should be "brought to their knees." Meanwhile, Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan also condemned US support for Israeli actions. Watch for more

Turkey proposes alternative to India-Middle East trade corridor

The projected India-Middle East line, which would transport goods from the subcontinent to European markets via the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Israel, has received no backing from Turkey

Black sea grain deal: Turkey’s Erdogan meets Russia’s Putin to discuss restoring crucial grain deal

Russian President Putin welcomed Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan for talks as both countries are discussing the black sea grain deal. This grain deal is an agreement that helped get Ukraine's grain to market and thus ease a global food crisis. Moscow abandoned the grain deal talks earlier in July. Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan said he thought it would soon be possible to revive the stalled Black Sea grain deal that helped get Ukrainian grain to world markets, after talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Watch!

Turkey will not ratify Sweden's NATO bid before October: Erdogan

Erdogan's comments threatened to both disappoint and worry Swedish and NATO officials.

Erdogan says Turkey could approve Sweden's NATO membership if Europeans 'open way' to Turkey EU bid

Erdogan publicly linked Sweden’s membership in the Western military alliance and his country’s long-stalled application to become part of the EU for the first time before departing Ankara for a NATO summit that starts Tuesday in Lithuania’s capital.

Erdogan signals Turkey isn't ready to ratify Sweden NATO membership, saying there's more work to do

Speaking after a Cabinet meeting, Erdogan also renewed his condemnation of a Quran-burning protest that took place in Sweden last week, describing the action as a hate crime against Muslims.

Turkey initial results show Erdogan with edge in runoff

The gap between the two candidates was expected to narrow as more and larger ballot boxes are tallied in cities.

Black Sea grain deal extended for two months

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan announced the extension in a televised speech and it was confirmed by Russia and Ukraine.

Turkey election results show Erdogan dominating in quake-hit region

The ruling party's strong showing, defying initial expectations in February that the quakes would hurt its support, was also driven by doubts about the opposition's ability to meet voters' expectations.

Erdogan rival appeals to Turkish youth ahead of runoff vote

Turkish assets weakened for a second day, especially government and corporate bonds and banking stocks, as investors bet that Erdogan would win another five-year term and continue his unorthodox economic policies.

Turkey presidential election will go to runoff as Erdogan performs better than expected

Ahmet Yener, the head of Supreme Electoral Board, said on Monday that even when the remaining 35,874 uncounted overseas votes were distributed, no one would secure the majority needed to win the elections outright.

News Highlights: Windfall tax on crude petroleum reduced to nil from Rs 4,100 per tonne

News Highlights: Windfall tax on crude petroleum has been reduced to nil from Rs 4,100 per tonne, in the latest fortnightly revision by the government. The changes will come into effect from May 16.

Turkey president Erdogan faces toughest political challenge in May 14 election

Russia will be among the countries that will be worst-affected if Erdogan loses.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkish forces killed IS chief in Syria

Ankara, May 1 (AP) Turkish forces have killed the leader of the Islamic State group during an operation in Syria, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said..

Looting, unrest make rescue efforts harder as Turkey quake toll nears 26,000

UN aid chief Martin Griffiths described the earthquake as the worst event in 100 years in the region and predicted the death toll would at least double

Children rescued from ruins days after earthquake, but death toll tops 23,700

The earthquake, which struck in the early hours of Monday, ranks as the seventh most deadly natural disaster this century, ahead of Japan's 2011 tremor and tsunami and approaching the 31,000 killed by a quake in neighbouring Iran in 2003

How democracy is about losing and uncertainty

In his new book, Princeton professor Jan-Werner Müller explores the characteristics of a healthy democracy, and what can be done to protect them.

Three more Erdogan guards indicted over Erdogan melee

Videos show the Erdogan guards viciously beating and kicking protestors on the ground in the leafy "Embassy Row" section of downtown Washington.