Facing a Russian threat and a rift with Washington, European capitals can’t afford to alienate a powerful ally.

Israel is increasing its attacks in Syria, drawing Turkey into a potential battle for influence and control. Though four months have passed since the collapse of former strongman Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria and its replacement by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS),

Turkey, which allegedly a major role in the ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, is now reportedly planning to capture the strategic Tiyas Air Base, the largest airbase in Syria. According to reports,

A Turkish court jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on Sunday pending trial, CNN affiliate CNN Turk reported, as mass protests have broken out across the country against his detention over allegations of corruption and terrorism ties.

Turkey’s president has accused the political opposition of “sinking the economy” during the country’s largest protests in more than a decade.

Once considered a reformer, he has more recently mostly monopolized power.The arrest and removal from office of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu last week has caused consternation in Turkey. The European Commission on Monday called on Turkey to "uphold democratic values" and the German Foreign Ministry said that political contests "must not be

Opponents say President Recep Tayyip Erdogan manipulates the courts and the media to tighten his grip on power, and now is trying to prevent a top contender from running for president.