Erdogan condemns social media 'smear campaign' questioning the government’s preparations for earthquakes after 76 buildings were destroyed and more than 1,000 damaged

Turkish authorities say 6.8 magnitude the eastern province of Elazig causes buildings to collapse; no reports of injuries or damage in Israel

Island country says it doesn't have specific proof, but believes pilfered plans and studies are what enabled Turkish exploration ship to sail straight to target spot

Nicosia says despite emerging energy-based partnerships among countries in eastern Mediterranean, Istanbul has opted to 'go down path of international illegality' of its own accord

After Erdogan vows to start searching waters 'as soon as possible,' defying a mega-deal signed by Israel, Greece and Cyprus, European countries accuse Ankara of stoking conflict

Turkish president publishes opinion ahead of meeting with leaders from Russia, the West and Arab countries, as well as the heads of the opposing Libyan factions

After signing controversial deal with Libya, Erdogan says it's 'no longer legally possible' to have search and drilling activities or a pipeline without countries' okay

Country is the only one in world apart from China to entirely block access to online encyclopedia

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seen as pushing increasingly aggressive stance in the region, threatening Israel's maritime interests

Russia is increasingly asserting its place as the dominant superpower in the region; the proverbial Russian bear hug could prove dangerous