Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Turkey unveils ‘Steel Dome’ defence system. Is it Erdogan's answer to Israel's Iron Dome?

Turkey has officially launched its 'Steel Dome' integrated air defence system, a multi-layered shield designed to counter aerial threats from drones to ballistic missiles. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hailed the project as a turning point for Turkey’s defence industry, promising enhanced security and a future where the country leads in military innovation

Rising Islamist nexus in Bangladesh should ring alarm bells in Delhi

One of the most significant events that India should be wary of is the Four Brotherhood Alliance in Bangladesh

As Erdogan cracks down on opposition, is Turkey headed to early election?

As Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan's crackdown on critics, dissenters, and political opponents is causing massive outrage, there are demands for snap elections in the country as more and more people are rejecting his authoritarian rule that is now in its 23rd year.

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