The Latest Breaking News from Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

A new bill forcing local authorities to remove homeless animals from city streets has led to a furious backlash

Turkey is undergoing an unprecedented naval expansion, positioning itself as one of Europe’s largest naval powers. While some neighbours are alarmed, Ankara insists the build-up is defensive and meant to meet growing regional commitments.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi visited Ankara this week, signalling the end to years of animosity with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The two leaders committed themselves to a new era of cooperation – but some observers question how long it will last.

The past few years have seen a warming of relations between the two countries, cemented by high-level visits.

Turkey’s application to join the BRICS bloc, led by Russia and China, is sparking concerns over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's commitment to NATO. The move, by a member of the world’s most powerful military alliance, highlights the geostrategic shifts straining the post-war order at a time of heightened international tensions.

The presidents of Turkey and Egypt are finding common ground on the war in Gaza as they continue to mend long-strained relations

Turkey applies for BRICS membership to diversify alliances and enhance global influence.

Turkey's interest in joining BRICS to enhance global influence and pursue independent foreign policy.

Turkish nationalist group assaults US Marines in Izmir, Turkey. Investigations ongoing. US-Turkey relations strained. Marines unharmed.