Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Trump open to joining Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Turkey if Putin attends, says Erdogan

Even as the United States stands distracted with the Israel-Iran conflict, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that US President Donald Trump is open to joining Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Istanbul if Russian leader Vladimir Putin would agree to attend.

Turkey: Authorities issue arrest warrants for 47 of Erdogan rival Imamoglu's aides

The warrants stemmed from four separate corruption investigations focused on Istanbul and follow the March 19 arrest of Imamoglu, the most high-profile challenger to Turkish President Erdogan. Imamoglu says the charges are politically motivated

Is Sharif handing over Pakistan's political keys to Munir?

Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir is stepping into an increasingly visible leadership role, from co-chairing investment councils to joining Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on diplomatic visits. With a rare promotion to field marshal and growing military sway over governance, is Pakistan witnessing a shift in power from elected officials to the military brass?

Istanbul: Pakistani Field Marshal Munir meets Turkish President Erdogan, along with Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif.

Pakistani Army Chief, Field Marshal General Asim Munir, widely regarded as the de facto power centre in Islamabad, met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul. He is accompanying PM Shehbaz Sharif as part of a visit to friendly nations that backed Pakistan during recent military escalations with India.

Erdogan bans images of jailed Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu as crackdown intensifies

Turkish authorities have imposed a ban on using images and sound recordings of jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu

How Turkiye’s pro-Pakistan stance will cost it dearly

Turkiye’s immature stance will cost it economically, diplomatically, and in public perception

Watch: Turkey’s power play? Erdogan seizes spotlight with Macron’s finger

It starts when Emmanuel Macron comes to a seated Erdogan to shake hands. An unsuspecting Erdogan suddenly grabs Macron’s hands and starts patting them

This Week in Explainers: After Pakistan, why India has to be wary of Turkey

It’s been a week since the ceasefire, but there is an uneasy tension between India and Pakistan. The enemy’s losses and many lies have come to the fore, only proving that New Delhi won the battle. Amid this, Turkey’s role in backing Pakistan has been exposed, and Ankara is now facing the wrath. In our weekly wrap, we bring you the latest on this situation

Does China really want to be part of Pakistan-designed anti-India axis with Turkey?

China sides with Pakistan and Turkey against India when it suits its interests, but avoids full support to protect its trade ties with India, showing it only acts for its own benefit

Does Turkey’s Erdogan have links to Pakistani drones and Celebi aviation firm?

The anti-Turkey campaign in India is gathering speed. On Thursday (May 15), Turkey-based Çelebi’s India arm, an aviation company, found its security clearance revoked. This move comes amid rumours that the parent company is partly owned by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s younger daughter, Sumeyye. And now more connections are being unravelled; some of the drones used by Islamabad against India are manufactured by Baykar Defence, whose chairman is Sumeyye’s husband