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Turkish President Erdogan visits Saudi Arabia for a one-day working trip amid rising regional tensions, meeting with Saudi and Pakistani leaders. The visit may lead to a trilateral defense pact, with talks focusing on maritime security and fallout from the US-Israel-Iran conflict.
Former Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, once Erdogan's chosen successor and architect of an ambitious foreign policy, has announced his withdrawal from party politics after the Future Party he founded ceased activities. His departure closes a career marked by a contested legacy: an intellectual who shaped diplomacy but failed to build an independent political movement.
Former Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has announced the dissolution of his Future Party and his exit from politics, citing a 'polluted' political environment. A former close ally of President Erdogan, Davutoglu criticized corruption, favoritism, and the erosion of democratic checks under Turkey's presidential system.
Former CHP leader Ozgur Ozel and 90 defecting lawmakers have formed the New Party, reshaping Turkey's political landscape and posing a new challenge to President Erdogan. The split follows a court ruling that annulled Ozel's election as CHP chairman, which he calls judicial interference. The New Party is expected to draw CHP voters but may also fragment the opposition, potentially benefiting Erdogan.
