The Latest Breaking News from Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

‘Does that mean that if Russia attacks my country, you will not be there? That’s right. That’s what it means. I will not protect you,’ Trump says on campaign trail

The two countries share energy ambitions, defence partnerships and a mistrust of Turkey, analysts say.

Turkey in January 2024 gave the green light for the Nordic country to join the alliance — so what happens now?

Many festivities have been called off against the backdrop of Israel’s escalating attacks in Gaza.

From its founding origins as a secular republic to army coups, footballing success and the rise of Erdoğan, we look at 100 years of Turkey since 1923

Israel says it's recalling its diplomats from Turkey over “increasingly harsh statements” coming from the government in Ankara

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is on a collision course with its Western and Middle Eastern allies after vigorously defending Hamas, declaring it to be a "liberation movement" rather than a terrorist organisation. The statement also appears to have ended more than a year of rapprochement efforts with Israel.

The Turkish Republic, founded from the ruins of the Ottoman Empire by the national independence hero Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, turns 100 on October 29

US warned over ‘genocide in Palestine’, as foreign ministers challenge targeting of civilians and international law breaches

It comes as one UN official says ‘nowhere is safe’ for Palestinian citizens in the territory as aerial bombardment continues

From the beginning of the war in Ukraine, Turkey has performed a delicate balancing act, portraying itself as an ally to the warring sides while reaping economic and political benefits from its relationship with both.