Von der Leyen snubbed at EU-Erdogan talks A diplomatic faux pas that left European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen without a chair as male counterparts took their seats at a meeting ... World • 07 Apr
Turkish court jails 337 for life over 2016 coup attempt A Turkish court has jailed 337 former pilots and other suspects for life over a failed bid to oust President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. World • 26 Nov 20
'Relative' calm in Idlib as ceasefire takes effect "Relative" calm has been reported around the conflict-shattered Syrian region of Idlib soon after a ceasefire between Russia and Turkey came into force at midnight ... World • 06 Mar 20
Trump, Macron and Erdogan clash overshadows NATO summit US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron exchanged fire over the future of NATO today, as the French leader attacked Turkey and demanded ... World • 03 Dec 19
Donald Trump lauds his relationship with Turkish leader US President Donald Trump has lauded his relationship with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after the two leaders met in Washington DC. World • 13 Nov 19
Venezuelan army moves to block aid shipments Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaidó has warned the army of its responsibilities after soldiers blocked a key border bridge, sparking demands from the US to ... World • 07 Feb 19
Syrian air defences shoot down Israeli missiles Syrian air defences have shot down Israeli missiles near the capital Damascus on Tuesday, state media reported, while Israel said it was protecting itself from ... Syria • 26 Dec 18
Nearly 2,000 jailed for life in Turkey since 2016 coup Nearly 2,000 people have been sentenced to life in prison since the July 2016 attempted overthrow of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkish state media reported ... Turkey • 18 Dec 18
Khashoggi order came from 'highest level' - Erdogan The order to kill journalist Jamal Khashoggi came from the "highest levels" of the Saudi government, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said. World • 02 Nov 18
Saudi prince says Khashoggi murder is 'heinous crime' Saudi Arabia's crown prince has denounced the murder of critic Jamal Khashoggi as a "heinous crime", insisting that the kingdom was cooperating with Turkish authorities ... World • 24 Oct 18
Timeline: Erdogan describes how Khashoggi plot unfolded Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has described in detail for the first time how the "political murder" of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was planned and ... World • 23 Oct 18
Erdogan says 'savage killing' of Khashoggi was planned Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has dismissed Saudi Arabia's efforts to blame the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi on rogue operatives, calling it a planned, "savage ... World • 23 Oct 18
Saudi minister says Khashoggi murder claims are 'lies' Saudi Arabia's interior minister has rejected claims there were orders to kill missing Riyadh critic and journalist Jamal Khashoggi, describing them as "baseless allegations and ... World • 13 Oct 18
Russia, Turkey agree to demilitarised zone around Idlib Russia and Turkey have agreed to create a "demilitarised zone" around Syria's rebel-held province of Idlib, Russian President Vladimir Putin said after lengthy talks with ... World • 17 Sep 18
Turkey central bank stuns markets with huge rate hike Turkey's central bank today surprised markets with a bigger than expected rate hike to battle soaring inflation and boost the lira, prompting the embattled currency ... Business • 13 Sep 18
Russia, Turkey and Iran fail to agree Idlib ceasefire The leaders of Iran, Russia and Turkey have agreed to work within a "spirit of cooperation" to try to stabilise the situation in Syria's Idlib ... Syria • 07 Sep 18
Tehran summit expected to seal fate of Syria's Idlib The presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey will meet on Friday in Tehran for a summit expected to shape the future of Idlib province, home ... Syria • 05 Sep 18
Turkey's lira crisis: How bad can it get? The Turkish lira has experienced a massive slide in recent weeks and leaving many fearful of the impact on the country's economy and banking system Turkey • 13 Aug 18
Turkey issues presidential order reshaping institutions Turkey has issued presidential decrees reshaping key political, military and bureaucratic institutions as part of the transformation to a powerful executive presidency triggered by last ... Turkey • 15 Jul 18
Erdogan in power - key periods Recep Tayyip Erdogan has led Turkey for 15 years as prime minister and then as president. As he declares victory in yesterday's election, here is ... World • 25 Jun 18
Turkey's lira surges against euro after Erdogan victory Turkish markets surrendered early gains today as concerns over the direction of economic and monetary policy weighed on sentiment after President Tayyip Erdogan won the ... Business • 25 Jun 18
Turkey's Erdogan wins presidential election Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has won sweeping new executive powers after his victory in landmark elections that saw his AK Party and its nationalist allies ... World • 25 Jun 18
Turkey's Erdogan declares win in presidential election Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared victory in the country's presidential elections, citing what he said was a public mandate for him and the ... World • 24 Jun 18
Turkey, Russia, Iran want 'lasting ceasefire' in Syria Turkey, Russia and Iran have said they are committed to achieving a "lasting ceasefire" in Syria, in a joint statement issued following a summit in ... Syria • 04 Apr 18
