Turhan Mildon, whose business interests span construction, mining and cement across emerging markets, has a history of relationships with women from politically connected families

Turkish president is also expected to meet other world leaders on the sidelines of the General Assembly, with a possible meeting with Trump under discussion

Turkish official argues new alliance with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan needs time to become operational

The decision applies to all agreements and cooperation in the ports of Berbera, Bosaso and Kismayo

Historian Erhan Afyoncu says Athens is struggling to find officers to operate military equipment

It will be difficult for Ankara to turn the tide in this strategic game without taking a more explicit deterrent stance

With limited hardware and risk-averse foreign policy, Ankara has limited leverage against Israeli air strikes on Syrian targets

Although the government has no intention to acquire nuclear weapons, Israeli attacks on Iran have spooked the public

Washington was concerned by rising tensions between the two, yet Turkish sources downplay the American role

Ankara mulls rerouting $1.4bn it paid for F-16s to next generation jets if Trump readmits it into the programme

Netanyahu looks to maintain Israel's qualitative military edge over Turkey's air force with tensions in Syria rising

Talks over a direct communication link, to avoid any misunderstanding between the two militaries, comes days after Israel struck the T4 airbase in Syria's Homs

Talks over a direct communication link, to avoid any misunderstanding between the two militaries, comes days after Israel struck the T4 airbase in Syria's Homs