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After Doha the Middle East’s security architecture might be anchored in Ankara

The only Muslim-majority Nato power, Türkiye’s growing influence and booming defence industry give it weight in the region

Turkish President Recip Tayyip Erdogan. (Murat Kaynak/Andalou Agency)

Is the triumphant victory for Tayyip Erdogan a defeat for the West?

Despite the sultan of Istanbul being at the helm of power for 20 years and counting, he managed to come through in a heavily contested general election of 2023

The tide is slowly turning on uncritical pro-West reporting on issues such as Russia’s war on Ukraine (above) or Israel’s genocide in Gaza. Photo: Bulent Kilic/AFP

Prelude to an apocalyptic, dystopian scenario: Russia’s war on Ukraine

Will the West be able to summon the fortitude to oppose Tsar Putin?

The opposition ignored those who wanted it to boycott the re-vote, and instead went into the new election even stronger, soundly defeating Erdo?an’s AKP, which has ruled Turkey since 2002, and Istanbul since 1994. (AFP)

Istanbul shows how democracy is won

This year’s local elections — originally held on March 31 — have been widely regarded as a referendum on Erdoğan’s authoritarian rule

The opposition ignored those who wanted it to boycott the re-vote, and instead went into the new election even stronger, soundly defeating Erdo?an’s AKP, which has ruled Turkey since 2002, and Istanbul since 1994. (AFP)

Turkey is a democracy — that’s a fact

A bid to overthrow a legitimate government and the deaths of innocent people cannot be justified

Why is South Africa not addressing the crimes against humanity committed by Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an? (Getty Images)

South Africa needs to take a position on the plight of the Turks under Erdoğan

The country’s media and NGOs can also play a role in restoring human rights in Turkey

Portakal’s comments were interpreted by Turkish officials as a call for protests as the country is suffering high inflation. (Image via www.superhaber.tv)

Turkey reportedly investigating Fox News journalist

Fatih Portakal is being investigated for "openly inciting others to commit a crime"

We’re protecting Germany, France and everybody … this has been going on for decades. — Donald Trump

Erdogan declared winner of Turkey presidential polls

The stakes were particularly high as the new president will be the first to enjoy enhanced powers, without even a prime minister

The Turkish leader’s statement came the day after Saudi authorities conceded Khashoggi had been killed inside their diplomatic compound in Istanbul. (Reuters)

Erdogan blames ‘murderer Assad’ for suspected Syria chemical attack

At least 72 people, among them 20 children, were killed in Tuesday’s attack in rebel-held Khan Sheikhun.

Ambassador to Turkey Andrei Karlov was shot multiple times and killed while giving a speech at an art gallery in Ankara on Monday.

Russian ambassador shot dead in Ankara gallery

The Russian foreign ministry confirmed the death of envoy Andrei Karlov, which marked one of the most serious spillovers of the Syria conflict.

Women mourning as they wait outside a hospital morgue in Gaziantep

Suspected Islamic State teenage suicide bomber kills 51 at a wedding in Turkey

Yet another suspected Islamic State attack has hit Turkey.

We’re protecting Germany, France and everybody … this has been going on for decades. — Donald Trump

Peeved Turkey takes issue with the West’s lukewarm reaction to the coup attempt

The Eu has not reacted well to Turkey’s failed coup.

Turkey: Poll bodes ill for Erdogan’s critics

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has emerged even more belligerent towards his opponents before the nationwide municipal elections.

Thousands of people attend the funeral of Berkin Elvan

Turkey: Thousands clash with police as teenager is buried

Riot police battled with demonstrators in several Turkish cities as mourners buried a teenager wounded in protests last summer.

The DRC opposition failed at the 11th hour to unite behind presidential candidate Martin Fayulu (centre). (Junior Kannah/AFP)

Two ministers resign from Turkey Cabinet over corruption probe

Two ministers have resigned in Turkey after their sons were arrested in a graft probe that they have called an "ugly plot" against the government.

Turkish protesters hold a massive rally near the US embassy in Ankara on Sunday evening.

Turkish riot police storm Istanbul park

Turkish riot police stormed Gezi Park at the heart of two weeks of protest against Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday.

Turkey rules out early polls as thousands defy call to end protest

Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan’s AK Party on Saturday ruled out early elections demonstrators defied his call for an immediate end to protests.

Iraq calls meeting with Turkish envoy to clear the air

Iraq calls meeting with Turkish envoy to clear the air

Iraq has summoned Turkey’s ambassador to complain over comments from officials about a political crisis in Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki’s government.

Arab League meets to extend mission in Syria

Turkey slaps sanctions on Syria

Turkey has joined members of the Arab League and the West in imposing sanctions on Syria’s government because of its violent crackdown on civilians.

Turkey quake misery worsened by snow

Turkey quake misery worsened by snow

The first snows of winter piled misery on earthquake survivors in Turkey as Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan visited the quake zone amid rising anger.