Erdogan slams opposition as ‘theatrics’ after arrest of Istanbul mayor
Erdogan slams opposition as ‘theatrics’ after arrest of Istanbul mayor

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has criticized Turkiyes main opposition party for using theatrics following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. Erdogan accused the opposition of distracting the public from their own shortcomings and misleading the nation through political maneuvers....

Erdogan backs Trump’s efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war
Erdogan backs Trump’s efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump in their first substantive phone call since Trumps return to office in January. The two leaders discussed key issues on Sunday, including the Russia-Ukraine war, counterterrorism, and defense cooperation, according to a statement...

Erdogan warns against sectarian conflict in Syria, emphasizes regional stability
Erdogan warns against sectarian conflict in Syria, emphasizes regional stability

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a stern warning against efforts to provoke sectarian conflict in Syria, emphasizing that Turkiye welcomes the moderate stance of interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who has pledged to punish those who break the law, amid increasing violence in the region, reads...

Erdogan calls for fair representation of Muslims in global decision-making
Erdogan calls for fair representation of Muslims in global decision-making

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has renewed calls for greater Muslim representation in global decision-making bodies, emphasizing the need for U.N. Security Council reform. Muslims, who make up a quarter of the worlds population, should be represented as they deserve, he said at the 16th...

World Cup winner footballer Mesut Ozil enters Turkish politics
World Cup winner footballer Mesut Ozil enters Turkish politics

Football legend Mesut Ozil, a World Cup winner with Germany, has taken a significant step into Turkish politics by joining the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP). At a congress in Ankara on Sunday, Ozil was elected to the AKPs central decision and executive committee, alongside President...

Turkiye ideal host for Russia-Ukraine talks, says Erdogan
Turkiye ideal host for Russia-Ukraine talks, says Erdogan

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said Turkiye would be the ideal venue for planned peace discussions between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States, as he welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Ankara on Tuesday; reads a Daily Sabah post. At a joint news conference, Erdogan...

Turkiye, Indonesia to work together for reconstruction of Gaza
Turkiye, Indonesia to work together for reconstruction of Gaza

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has praised Indonesias stance on the Palestinian issue at a joint news conference with his counterpart, Prabowo Subianto, as he expressed his countrys intent to continue to work with Indonesia in the reconstruction of Gaza, reports Al Jazeera. He also...

'No-one has the power' to remove Palestinians from Gaza: Erdogan
'No-one has the power' to remove Palestinians from Gaza: Erdogan

Turkeys President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Sunday no one had the power to remove Gazans from their war-devastated homeland, dismissing Donald Trumps plan to expel the Palestinians and let the US take control. No one has the power to remove the people of Gaza from their eternal homeland that has...

Erdogan embarks on three-nation Asia tour to strengthen ties
Erdogan embarks on three-nation Asia tour to strengthen ties

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to begin a pivotal three-nation tour of Asia on Monday, with stops in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Pakistan, aiming to further enhance Turkiyes established relationships with these key regional partners, reads a Daily Sabah report. After a busy domestic...

Erdogan welcomes EU decision to suspend Syria sanctions
Erdogan welcomes EU decision to suspend Syria sanctions

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed the European Unions decision to suspend sanctions on Syria, emphasizing the importance of fully lifting them in the future. In a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday, he also underscored the need to maintain the cease-fire in Gaza, the...

Erdogan criticizes opposition over mayor's arrest amid corruption probe
Erdogan criticizes opposition over mayor's arrest amid corruption probe

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused the opposition Republican Peoples Party (CHP) of pressuring the judiciary after Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat was arrested on charges of rigging public tenders. Speaking in Konya on Friday, Erdogan condemned the CHP for defending Akpolat, asserting...

'Turkiye may strike terrorists suddenly, one night'
'Turkiye may strike terrorists suddenly, one night'

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed Turkiyes unwavering commitment to national security, stating that the Turkish military could strike terrorist targets suddenly, one night. Speaking at a press conference following a cabinet meeting on Monday, Erdogan emphasized that Turkiye has repeatedly...