Tayyip Erdogan

In sharp exchanges underlining discord in a transatlantic bloc hailed by backers as the most successful military pact in history, Trump demanded that Europe pay more for its collective defence and make concessions to US interests on trade. (Photo: File)

'Very, very nasty': Trump clashes with Macron over his remark on NATO

Macron stood by his criticism of NATO and said its real problem was a failure to forge a clear purpose since the end of the Cold War.

04 Dec 2019 12:39 PM

The US said the system was not compatible with NATO forces and could compromise the F-35 fighter jet program and aid Russian intelligence. (Photo: File)

Trump to confront Turkey's Erdogan for buying Russian defense system

Trump is scheduled to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday.

11 Nov 2019 1:54 PM

Erdogan's comments came two days after NATO member Turkey took delivery of the first consignment of advanced Russian S-400 missile defence system parts. (Photo: AFP)

After Russian missile purchase, Erdogan Says Trump should 'find middle ground'

Despite Trump's warm words, US officials said last week the administration still planned to act.

15 Jul 2019 2:11 PM

Khashoggi, a critic of de facto Saudi ruler Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was killed in Saudi Arabia's Istanbul consulate last month in a hit which Erdogan says was ordered at the 'highest levels' of the Saudi government. (Photo: File)

'Saudi officer heard Khashoggi murder audio, shocked': Turkey President

Turkey President Erdogan said it was clear the murder was planned and that the order came from the top level of Saudi authorities.

13 Nov 2018 1:11 PM

'Who gave this order?' Erdogan said in a speech to members of his AK Party in Ankara. (Photo: File)

Where is Khashoggi's body?: Turkey's Erdogan asks Saudi Arabia

Khashoggi's murder has sparked global outrage and mushroomed into a crisis for the world's top oil exporting country and Prince Mohammed.

26 Oct 2018 3:58 PM

The United States on Wednesday ruled out removing steel tariffs that have contributed to a currency crisis in Turkey even if Ankara frees a US pastor, as Qatar pledged USD 15 billion in investment to Turkey, supporting a rise in the Turkish lira.

US tariffs to stay on Turkey, Qatar offers Ankara aid

The lira has lost nearly 40 per cent against the dollar this year.

16 Aug 2018 12:27 PM

Pro-Palestinian protesters also held Muslim prayers outside the Hagia Sophia, a former Byzantine church that was turned into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest of Istanbul but is now a museum. (Photo: AFP)

Istanbul police detain dozens protesting Trump’s Jerusalem decision

Istanbul police frequently crack down on leftist anti-government protests.

10 Dec 2017 1:34 PM

Authorities in Ankara had already banned a German gay film festival on Wednesday, the day before it was due to start, citing public safety and terrorism risks. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Turkish capital bans LGBTQ cinema, exhibitions

The move is likely to deepen concern among rights activists and Turkey’s Western allies about its record on civil liberties.

19 Nov 2017 5:41 PM

Kacmaz Mesut, his wife and two young daughters were picked up in September by plain-clothed officers, blindfolded and bound before being loaded into trucks and taken away. (Photo: Twitter)

Days after disappearance, Turkish teacher, family deported from Pakistan

They were suspected of being targeted for allegedly having ties with Fethullah Gulen's Hizmet group.

16 Oct 2017 7:17 PM

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (Photo: AP)

Turkey president Erdogan backs Qatar, says demand to shut base 'disrespectful'

Qatar had said that the ultimatum by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Bahrain was unreasonable.

25 Jun 2017 12:43 PM

Turkish troops, jets set for Qatar

Erdogan signals support for Doha as it faces increasing isolation from Arab states.

10 Jun 2017 5:22 AM

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses foreign ambassadors at a Ramadan dinner in Ankara, Turkey. Erdogan has voiced support for Qatar in its dispute with Saudi Arabia and other nations, saying no one will benefit from the policy of isolating the oil-rich nation. (Photo: AP)

Erdogan approves bill to deploy troops to Qatar

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan also approved another accord between Turkey and Qatar on military training cooperation.

09 Jun 2017 3:50 PM

The angry reply came a week before President Tayyip Erdogan is due in Washington for his first meeting with US President Donald Trump (Photo: AFP)

Turkey condemns US move to arm Syrian Kurds against IS

Turkey views the YPG as the Syrian extension of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK).

10 May 2017 6:32 PM

Erdogan considers the Syrian-Kurdish fighters to be a terrorist group and is concerned their advances in northern Syrian could fuel the Kurdish insurgency at home. (Photo: Representational Image/AP)

Turkey steps up attack on Kurdish militants, kills 14 in northern Iraq

President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that as many as 220 militants had been killed in recent strikes elsewhere in northern Iraq.

29 Apr 2017 6:11 PM

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. (Photo: AFP)

Social media battlelines drawn ahead of Turkish vote

Opponents fear a lurch towards authoritarianism if an April referendum approves the change.

30 Jan 2017 6:26 AM