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Death toll from Turkey school shooting rises to 10

The school shootings in Turkey sparked public outrage, with President Erdogan dismissing a deputy education minister and pledging to introduce gun restrictions

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04 May, 2026
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Netanyahu says war with Iran 'not over yet', attacks Erdogan

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12 April, 2026
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Turkey's CHP pressure as Istanbul mayor trial drags on

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10 April, 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hold a press conference during his official visit to Türkiye
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Ukraine's Zelensky in Istanbul for security talks with Erdogan

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04 April, 2026
Demonstrators hold copies of the newspaper BirGun during a protest in front of the Istanbul Justice Palace in Istanbul on February 9, 2025. Three journalists from the online version of left-leaning newspaper BirGun have been detained for questioning under anti-terror legislation over a story linked to Istanbul's chief public prosecutor, the paper said on February 9, 2025.
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Turkey detains opposition journalist over 'false information'

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23 March, 2026
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Amid growing war why has Iran not hit US bases in Turkey?

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04 March, 2026
Turkish President and Leader of the Justice and Development (AK) Party, Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses to the party members during the AK Party Group Meeting at the Grand National Assembly of Turkiye in Ankara, Turkiye on February 25, 2026
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Turkey's Erdogan says Iran war a violation of international law

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02 March, 2026
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Turkey 'deeply disturbed' over Israel-US strikes, Gulf attacks

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28 February, 2026
Erdogan is welcomed by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed as he arrives at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for an official visit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on February 17, 2026
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Erdogan warns against Somaliland recognition in Ethiopia visit

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18 February, 2026
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends the opening ceremony of Bogazici University Boys
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Erdogan postpones UAE visit, saying leader has 'health problem'

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15 February, 2026
Turkish President and the leader of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) Recep Tayyip Erdogan gives a speech during his party's parliamentary group meeting at the Turkish Grand National Assembly
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Turkey's Erdogan replaces justice and interior ministers

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11 February, 2026
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Iran, US prepare for Oman talks after deadly protest crackdown

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05 February, 2026
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets with Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on February 03, 2026.
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Turkey's Erdogan visits Saudi as ties between former rivals warm

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03 February, 2026
Son of Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and member of the Turkey Youth Foundation (TUGVA) High Advisory Board Bilal Erdogan looks on as he addresses the audience during a press conference
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Israel moves to bar Erdogan's son, Turkish officials from entry

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22 January, 2026
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) and US President Donald Trump give a thumbs up gesture during the greetings ceremony at the Gaza Peace Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh
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Trump, Erdogan discuss Syria and Gaza in call

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21 January, 2026
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Trump invites Sisi, other leaders to join 'Board of Peace'

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17 January, 2026
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Turkey calls Israel's recognition of Somaliland 'illegitimate'

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30 December, 2025
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Turkey court orders release of journo who 'threatened' Erdogan

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29 December, 2025
Turkey is looking to return its Russian missiles to escape US sanctions
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Turkey seeks to return Russian S-400s to unlock US F-35 deal

The New Arab Staff
18 December, 2025
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Black Sea must not be confrontation area after strikes: Erdogan

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
13 December, 2025
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Erdogan pushes Putin on 'limited ceasefire' at energy facilities

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12 December, 2025