Turkiye is upping its defense game. Its first homegrown fighter jet kaan is launching in the global market. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan says that Israel has its much-famed iron dome, but Ankara will have its own steel dome Air Defence system.

Turkiye's Growing Defense Arsenal

An air of anti-incumbency builds around Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as most opinion polls show him trailing behind rival candidate Kilicdaroglu. Will Erdogan be able to retain his office or will the tremors of the quake shake his political ambitions? Ghadi Francis gets you the story.

Turkiye decides its future | The West Asia Post

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Russia's recognition of two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine was "unacceptable" and he called on all parties to respect international laws, broadcaster NTV and others reported on Tuesday.

Turkey's Erdogan says Russia's recognition of Ukraine breakaway regions unacceptable

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared today that social media is a "threat to today’s democracy". “Social media, which was described as a symbol of freedom when it first appeared, has turned into one of the main sources of threat to today’s democracy,” Erodgan said.

Social media threat to today’s democracy, says Turkey President Erdogan

Several videos featuring Recep Tayyip Erdogan have gone viral in which the Turkish President appears sick. However, instead of addressing these concerns, Erdogan is going after those who are raising questions over his health.

Is Recep Tayyip Erdogan unwell? Social media users to be punished by Turkey for claiming President is dead

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has withdrawn his order threatening to expel the ambassadors of 10 Western nations over their support for a jailed activist, averting a possible diplomatic crisis.

Turkish president Erdogan dials down on threat to expel 10 western nation envoys

Turkey was hit by a wave of student protests last month after Erdogan appointed a loyalist as the head of Bogazici University.

LGBTQ+ groups face rising hate in Turkey

Turkish police detained dozens of protesters on Thursday (February 4) demonstrating against Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's appointment of a new rector to Istanbul's Bogazici University.

Turkish police detains dozens protesting against Erdogan appointed rector

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has denounced student protesters as “terrorists” and vowed to crack down on demonstrations opposing the appointment of a government loyalist to head Istanbul’s most prestigious university.

Erdogan vows crack down on demonstrations in Istanbul

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ushered in the new year, pledging to employ his country’s military to secure Turkey’s place in a rebalanced new world order. Mr. Erdogan spelt out his vision when he inserted himself on December 30 into an address by his defense minister, Hulusi Akar, to several hundred masked Turkish and Azeri military officers in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku.

Opinion: Erdogan positions powerful Turkish military as backbone of regional strategy

Turkey's civil society is under attack. On Sunday, the Turkish Parliament passed a new law that gives the government powers to appoint trustees to NGOs. The Turkish government can now even close NGOs at will. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you what is driving Erdogan's crackdown.

Gravitas: Erdogan gets the power to abolish NGOs

Minors have been jailed for insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey. Insulting the President in Turkey is punishable by upto 4 years in jail.

Turkey: Thousands jailed for insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Rescuers are racing against time to find survivors after the earthquake in Turkey. A lucky few were pulled from the rubble, including a 3-year-old who was trapped for 65 hours under the debris. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the story of Turkey's miraculous survivors.

Gravitas: Turkey's Miraculous Earthquake Survivors

More than 800 people were injured from the earthquake that toppled buildings in Izmir, Turkey’s third-largest city, and triggered a small tsunami in the district of Seferihisar and on Samos.

Rescue efforts under way after deadly earthquake in Turkey, Greece

There are also tensions around Cyprus over rival exploration rights. The Republic of Cyprus and Greece do not accept any such rights for Turkish-controlled northern Cyprus in the region.

Greece-Turkey tensions: Greece deploys fleet to disputed area | Row over Mediterranean's Oruc Reis Area

After 86 years of operating as a museum, Istanbul's Hagia Sophia reopens as a mosque today for Friday prayers. Watch report.

First Friday prayers after reconversion of Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia, which was reconverted to a mosque from a museum under the endorsement of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will cover Christian figures during prayers here on.

Erdogan visits Hagia Sophia ahead of grand reopening on 24th July

The first prayers in Turkey's Hagia Sophia will be held on July 24, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday, after declaring the ancient monument was once again a mosque following a court ruling revoking its status as a museum.

First prayers in Hagia Sophia to be held on July 24, Turkish President Erdogan says

President Tayyip Erdogan speaking to lawmakers on Wednesday said that Turkey will respond "harshly" in Idlib if the truce is broken in northwest Syria. Also Read: Stop migrants crossing in Aegean Sea: Erdogan to Turkey coastguard "We will not just retaliate (against) even the smallest attack here (in Idlib), we will give a much harsher response," the Turkey president told lawmakers in Parliament, adding, "Turkish soldiers, the sons of this nation, are never in need of the cruel Assad's protection, so let that be known.

'No difference between what the Nazis did': Turkey President Erdogan hits out at Greece

Decoding Turkey's Pursuit Of Nuclear Weapons Behind Turkey's President Erdogan's reasons for the invasion of Syria lies a hidden ambition, the ambition to build nuclear weapons & become a nuclear power.

Gravitas: Stated Goals & Hidden Ambitions: Can Turkey Build Nuclear Weapons?

Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan speaks on Syria operation. Watch this video to know more.