The tallest man alive, Sultan Kösen stands a staggering 8 feet, 3 inches tall. Born with a hormonal condition called pituitary gigantism, the Turkish farmer was first recognized for his jaw ...

At 71, Erdogan, Turkey’s leader for over two decades is a global ... prompting speculation that he dreams of resurrecting the Ottoman Empire and ruling it as a modern sultan. The Ottoman ...

While Ottoman sultans had traditionally held the title of caliph since 1517, Abdulhamid II's use of the title marked a pivotal moment when the caliphate assumed unprecedented political significance.

As Turkey grows in power, Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan would much prefer Iran to be weak and divided. The United States and Israel appear poised to make this dream a reality.

A diplomatic firestorm has erupted between Israel and Turkey, with the Turkish occupation of northern Cyprus taking center ...

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hosted Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Istanbul for the first official ...

Turkish state media say authorities have detained a prominent journalist for allegedly "threatening" President Recep Tayyip ...

Turkish state media say authorities have formally arrested a prominent journalist on Sunday for allegedly "threatening" President Recep Tayyip Erdogan online.