13/05/2026, Wednesday04:23

EDITION :

Today Sports Economy Türkiye World Columns Technology Life Video Gallery Cartoon

The son of Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya died Thursday of wounds sustained in an Israeli strike in Gaza, as Israel confirmed an attack on a top Hezbollah commander in Beirut. Azzam al-Hayya was the fourth son of the Hamas leader to be killed by Israel.Iran has reaffirmed its commitment to diplomacy while maintaining readiness to respond to any potential escalation, as regional tensions linked to the US-Israeli conflict continue to shape international engagement.Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained limited on Tuesday, with only four vessels moving in both directions through the key energy passage, according to ship-tracking data. The limited traffic underscores continued caution around one of the world's most important transit routes for crude oil and LNG.Turkish defense giant Baykar will showcase its new Mizrak intelligent and autonomous long-range loitering munition at SAHA 2026 in Istanbul. The system boasts an operational range of over 1,000 kilometers, over seven hours of endurance, and AI-powered autonomous navigation without GPS.Israeli forces have detained 18 Turkish nationals after intercepting the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters more than 600 nautical miles from Gaza, off the Greek island of Crete. Over 170 activists were detained as Israeli forces surrounded and raided the vessels.

The son of Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya died Thursday of wounds sustained in an Israeli strike in Gaza, as Israel confirmed an attack on a top Hezbollah commander in Beirut. Azzam al-Hayya was the fourth son of the Hamas leader to be killed by Israel.Iran has reaffirmed its commitment to diplomacy while maintaining readiness to respond to any potential escalation, as regional tensions linked to the US-Israeli conflict continue to shape international engagement.Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained limited on Tuesday, with only four vessels moving in both directions through the key energy passage, according to ship-tracking data. The limited traffic underscores continued caution around one of the world's most important transit routes for crude oil and LNG.Turkish defense giant Baykar will showcase its new Mizrak intelligent and autonomous long-range loitering munition at SAHA 2026 in Istanbul. The system boasts an operational range of over 1,000 kilometers, over seven hours of endurance, and AI-powered autonomous navigation without GPS.Israeli forces have detained 18 Turkish nationals after intercepting the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters more than 600 nautical miles from Gaza, off the Greek island of Crete. Over 170 activists were detained as Israeli forces surrounded and raided the vessels.

Advertisement

FIFA to open Istanbul office ‘as soon as possible’

Yenişafak English AA

23:21, 12/05/2026, Tuesday

AA

FIFA to open Istanbul office ‘as soon as possible’

Turkish Football Federation (TFF) President Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu

Turkish Football Federation President Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu announced that FIFA will establish an office in Istanbul following UEFA’s opening last year. He cited strong ties with FIFA President Infantino and UEFA President Ceferin, and confirmed the location has been determined.

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has announced that FIFA’s Istanbul office will be inaugurated “as soon as possible,” marking a new milestone in Türkiye’s relationship with world football’s governing body. TFF President Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu told Anadolu that the federation is experiencing its strongest-ever period of cooperation with both FIFA and UEFA.

UEFA already present, major tournaments ahead

UEFA opened its Istanbul office in April 2025, ahead of several major events. The Istanbul office will coordinate the 2026 UEFA Europa League final, the 2027 UEFA Conference League final, and the UEFA European Championship (EURO 2032), co-hosted by Türkiye and Italy. Haciosmanoglu noted that FIFA President Gianni Infantino had previously presented the World Cup trophy to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Türkiye. “The decision has been made. The location has also been determined. Our president has given instructions to the minister for the allocation procedures,” he said.

World Cup hopes and EURO 2032

Türkiye will face hosts USA, Paraguay, and Australia in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Haciosmanoglu expressed confidence in winning the tournament, joking: “My wish is to face Spain in the final.” Regarding EURO 2032, he addressed UEFA President Ceferin’s criticism of Italy’s infrastructure delays, saying: “I do not want to be unfair to Italy… They have problems. If we talk about it now, it would be disrespectful. Let’s wait and see.” The FIFA office will further cement Istanbul’s role as a global football hub.

Titles :FIFA Istanbul Türkiye football UEFA

Comments

Comments you share on our site are a valuable resource for other users. Please be respectful of different opinions and other users. Avoid using rude, aggressive, derogatory, or discriminatory language.