Following two-day absence, Turkish leader appears via video link at inauguration of nuclear plant, as he seeks to project vigor after getting sick during live interview

In call, Israeli president affirms country's commitment to status quo amid skirmishes at flashpoint site, raps Iran for 'campaign on several fronts' to undermine regional stability

Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu is highest-ranking Ankara official to formally visit in over decade, apparently for talks on Libya, tensions over Mediterranean gas exploration

ZAKA volunteers brought back and showcased 2 Scrolls of Esther said to be decades old, sparking frenzied allegations of 'archaeological theft' in the Turkish media

Funds likely to boost declining lira, which has depreciated by almost 30% over past year

69 injured as 5.6-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Turkish town of Yesilyurt, weeks after devastating temblor

Jewish community's leaders died in 7.8-quake this month; city 'can be rebuilt, but it will not be like the old one,' resident says

Operations to find survivors two weeks after 7.8 magnitude quake shut down in all provinces apart from two ; death toll rises to 44,377, including those killed in Syria

Turkish president already faced political headwinds amid economic woes; the deadly earthquake scrambles the race, as he seeks to overcome accusations of corruption

On top of existing pledges, President Erdogan will be forced to find up to $84 billion to finance rebuilding of 11 provinces flattened by quake ahead of May 14 election