
Turkish PM says first signs in Istanbul attack point to IS
"The evidence points to Daesh," said Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim, using another name for Islamic State.
Wed Jun 29 2016

Turkish PM retracts compensation offer for downed Russia jet: media
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim on Tuesday went back on an earlier offer of compensation to Russia for shooting down one of Moscow's military jets in November.
Tue Jun 28 2016

Erdogan seeks to emulate Ataturk in election to cement power
The Turkish PM is entering the final stretch of a presidential campaign that might create a leadership as powerful as the founder of the modern state, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.
Wed Aug 06 2014

Erdogan's candidacy in presidential election remains a question
Turkish PM's participation in presidential election remains under question, Azerbaijan's Trend news agency reported.
Wed Apr 02 2014

Turkey PM says 'duty' to oust protesters as clashes rage
Recep Tayyip Erdogan told a crowd of more than 100,000 supporters it was his "duty" to order a crackdown on an Istanbul protest park.
Sun Jun 16 2013

Turkish PM issues 'ultimatum' to Istanbul park protesters
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a "last warning" for thousands of protesters to evacuate an Istanbul park.
Thu Jun 13 2013

Turkish PM plays 'martyr' card in battle with protesters
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has chosen to portray himself as a martyr battling dark forces as he faces unprecedented protests against his government.
Tue Jun 11 2013
US opposes Turkey PM's visit to Gaza
US believes the visit by Turkish PM Recep Tayyip will undermine peace and security in the region.
Sat Nov 03 2012

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025