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Australia upset Turkey in their World Cup opener with Nestory Irankunda scoring.

US prosecutors charged Venezuelan businessman Alex Saab with laundering hundreds of millions in bribes through a food program, potentially exposing Turkey's involvement in gold-for-food trades and giving Washington leverage against Ankara.

Turkey is alarmed by Israel's strategy to curb its influence across four fronts via cooperation with Greece.

President Erdoğan visited Kazakhstan, where both nations signed a strategic partnership declaration and set a €13 billion bilateral trade target, expanding cooperation across defence, energy, transport and digital sectors amid regional realignment.

Turkey unveiled an untested intercontinental ballistic missile in May, symbolizing nationalist ambitions amid regional instability, though experts question its technical feasibility and strategic necessity given its limited range and single-stage design.

President Erdoğan met OECD Secretary General Cormann at Istanbul skills summit, advancing Turkey's economic and diplomatic agenda amid regional developments and defense export expansion goals.

Turkish President Erdoğan warned Germany's president that a potential war with Iran could destabilize Europe significantly, emphasizing regional tensions' broader geopolitical implications for the continent amid escalating Middle Eastern conflicts.

Erdoğan met with NATO chief Mark Rutte in Ankara to discuss the alliance agenda and regional developments.

Erdoğan warns against permanent foreign troop presence on Cyprus, citing concerns over the island's sovereignty.

What’s Behind Turkey’s Reversal on Sweden’s NATO Bid? A Foreign Policy Professor Answers

Turkish President Erdoğan warns of future conflicts over water. He notes water will replace oil as a source of conflict.

Turkish President Erdoğan has a strategy to keep Türkiye safe. The Middle East is volatile.

Turkish President Erdoğan supports the US-proposed Ukraine peace plan, citing it as a potential basis for negotiations, and offers Türkiye's mediation services to facilitate a fair and lasting agreement between Ukraine and Russia.

The strategic value of Turkey’s democracy. Domestic erosion, European implications

Erdoğan visits Astana as Turkey and Central Asia deepen ties amid shifting regional order

Turkey's parliament is rushing through a maritime jurisdiction bill codifying its maximalist "Blue Homeland" claims into domestic law, risking military escalation with Greece and Cyprus while destroying diplomatic prospects and potentially drawing NATO members into wider regional conflict.

Erdoğan visits Astana as Turkey and Central Asia deepen ties amid shifting regional order

Turkish President Erdoğan receives Kuwait's foreign minister in Ankara, discussing latest developments.

European Commission President von der Leyen's remarks grouping Turkey with Russia and China at an April speech sparked diplomatic backlash, reinforcing perceptions Turkey faces exclusion from EU membership based on its Muslim identity, ultimately strengthening Erdoğan's position domestically.

Erdoğan meets NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Ankara to discuss regional issues and the upcoming summit.

Ukraine FM: Ukraine asked Türkiye to host Zelenskyy-Putin talks - but 'Putin is hiding'

Turkish President Erdoğan warned that water scarcity could spark future global conflicts, highlighting mounting international tensions over freshwater resources amid climate change and population growth pressures.

Experts react: What’s next for US-Turkey ties after Erdoğan’s White House visit?

Turkish President Erdoğan stated that water may become a source of global conflict. This warning highlights potential future tensions. A specific deadline for action is not mentioned.

Turkish President Erdoğan has a strategy to keep Türkiye safe. The Middle East is volatile.

Donohoe resigns, sparking a new race for Eurogroup leadership, amidst Zelenskyy and Erdoğan's peace talks

Turkish opposition parties warned the European Union that President Erdoğan's political direction threatens their strategic partnership, expressing concern over governance issues that could undermine bilateral relations and NATO cooperation.

Turkey's ruling AKP party drafted legislation enabling President Erdoğan to unilaterally declare a 200-nautical-mile Exclusive Economic Zone, asserting control over disputed Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean resources while paradoxically invoking international maritime law it hasn't ratified.

Turkey and Kazakhstan deepen ties, signing a Declaration on Eternal Friendship and targeting €13 billion in bilateral trade.

Turkish President Erdoğan established a Sunni-Muslim security pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Egypt, creating a 500-million-person alliance to reduce dependence on the United States and counter Iranian and Israeli regional influence amid escalating tensions.

Erdoğan receives Kuwait's foreign minister in Ankara, discussing bilateral relations.

Türkiye's resilient, well-diversified economy faced 2025 with 3.6% GDP growth, but Middle East conflict threatens 2026 outlook through energy price surges and reduced regional exports, while orthodox monetary policies since mid-2023 combat double-digit inflation amid volatile foreign reserves.

Erdoğan and NATO chief discuss summit preparations and alliance agenda in Ankara.

Erdoğan urges warring sides to utilize Iran's cease-fire for lasting peace.

Strategic Ambiguity: Erdoğan’s Turkey in a Multipolar World

Turkish President Erdoğan stated that water could be the next global conflict. This warning highlights growing geopolitical tensions.

The World Economic Forum met with Turkish President Erdoğan and top CEOs in Istanbul. The meeting involved discussions with major business leaders.

Erdoğan warns that regional conflict poses risks to global security.