Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Erdogan says he called Trump, reaffirmed Turkish support for US-Iran diplomacy

Erdogan told Trump that Turkey would also continue to contribute to efforts to end the war in Ukraine and that contacts with both Kyiv and Moscow should be intensified.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (not pictured) during their meeting at the presidential Blue House in Seoul, South Korea, November 3, 2026.
People wearing masks with the colours of the Palestinian flag take part in a pro-Palestinian rally amid events marking the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack on Israel and the subsequent war in Gaza, in Istanbul, Turkey, October 10, 2026.

Turkey distances itself from Muslim Brotherhood but strengthens Hamas ties, Austrian study finds

A boy waves a flag of Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region as he celebrates Newroz in Sulaimaniyah of Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region, on March 20, 2026.

AI is helping Kurds defeat Turkey’s century-long campaign of assimilation - opinion

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan meets with Libya's internationally recognised Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj in Istanbul, Turkey, November 27, 2019. Picture taken November 27, 2019

Three Arab states back Greece in dispute over Turkey-Libya maritime accord


Canada, Turkey sign 'strategic partnership' as part of Carney push to cut reliance on US

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan upgraded bilateral ties to a strategic partnership, targeting expanded cooperation in defense, energy, and investment.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney shake hands during a press conference at the presidential palace in Ankara, Turkey, October 22, 2026.

What does the text of Pakistan-Saudi Arabia-Turkey defense pact say? - explainer

The permanent secretariat, rotating leadership, regular ministerial meetings, and provision to admit new members suggest something more ambitious than a typical defense-cooperation memorandum.

TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, pose after signing a joint defense agreement in Mecca, August 7, 2026.

Dozens of women, IVF doctors arrested in Turkey over alleged international egg trafficking network

The investigation found that 41 women had sold their eggs a total of 811 times, according to Gürlek.

 Laboratory in vitro fertilization.

Erdogan accuses Israel of destabilizing Syria, warns Turkey is surrounded by 'ring of fire'

Erdogan accused Israel of undermining stability in Syria, warning that Turkey was surrounded by a "ring of fire" as regional conflicts intensified.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks at the AK Party headquarters, Ankara, Turkey, October 7, 2026; illustrative.

Turkey appoints trustee to run pro-opposition Halk TV amid opposition crackdown

The move comes days after Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the court-appointed chairman of Turkey's former main opposition Republican People's Party, publicly criticized Halk TV over its coverage.

Turkish anti-riot police officers stand at the bottom of the building during a police raid at the headquarters of pro-opposition Halk TV in Istanbul, on October 14, 2026.

Trump: Houthis 'behaving very badly,' striking Saudi Arabia to drive up oil prices

US president says Turkish counterpart Erdogan would "do as I ask" on potential Turkish role against Houthis • US to make decision on Iran 'very soon,' Trump says

US President Donald Trump talks to members of the press before boarding Marine One as he departs from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on October 13, 2026.

Houthi-run TV reports attack on Yemen's oil facility after Saudi coalition evacuation order

Earlier on Tuesday, the Houthi spokesperson warned Saudi Arabia that any Saudi attack on Sana'a would be met with a "harsh" response.

Saudi Aramco logo is pictured at the oil facility in Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia October 12, 2019

Turkey’s historic bid to end the PKK insurgency hangs in the balance - opinion

Currently, the debate is focused heavily on where and how PKK weapons are to be surrendered and who verifies the operation.

Inside the Turkish Parliament, Ankara, June 3, 2023; illustrative.

Peace in the Middle East? Kurdish PKK leader discusses regional ‘third world war’

Kamal Chomani, with The Amargi news outlet, spent ten days in caves waiting to interview the PKK chief in an exclusive interview about the region, Kurds, Turkey, and the world today.

Murat Karayilan co-leader of the Kurdistan Worker's Party (PKK) and leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Confederalism Council (KKK) poses during an interview with AFP in a camp near Arbil in the Sinena mountains, northern Iraq, 11 August 2005.

Trump’s friendship with Erdogan ignores Turkey’s hosting of Hamas - opinion

Maybe Trump is enamored by the flattery that he’s received from Erdogan, who knows just how important it is for the American president to hear how wonderful his efforts are in trying to broker peace.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomes US President Donald Trump at Ankara Airport, who is paying an official visit to Turkey ahead of the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 7, 2026.