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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke with Hungary's incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar about the future of bilateral relations and regional developments, congratulating him on his election victory. Erdoğan expressed confidence that cooperation between the two NATO allies will advance further.Iran targeted seven Arab countries with at least 6,413 missiles and drones over 41 days, including attacks on the first and second days of the US-Iran ceasefire, an Anadolu tally shows. The UAE recorded the highest number of attacks, followed by Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Türkiye aims to reach $11 billion in defense and aerospace exports by 2028, vaulting the country into the global top 10 of defense exporters. Speaking at Roketsan's new facilities, Erdoğan said the new infrastructure for air defense systems will further enhance the Turkish Armed Forces' deterrent power.President Trump announced a two-week suspension of military action against Iran following discussions with Pakistani leaders, contingent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Talks are set to begin in Islamabad on Friday, with Trump saying the US received a 10-point proposal from Iran that is "a workable basis" for negotiation.An investigation has been launched after reports of gunfire near the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul's Besiktas district, Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said Tuesday. Initial findings indicate the attack targeted Turkish police officers deployed in the area, while the consulate building itself is not operational.

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Hamilton leads title race in F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix over Verstappen

17:10, 12/12/2021, Sunday

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Hamilton leads title race in F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix over Verstappen

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Lewis Hamilton currently leading race on lap 31 of 58 at Yas Marina Circuit

The final round of the 2021 F1 World Championship has started in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates on Sunday.

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton is currently leading the race on lap 31 of 58.

Pole holder Max Verstappen from Red Bull is trying to chase down Hamilton in his bid to take his first championship, while the gap between the two drivers stands at 0.464.

Verstappen's team mate Sergio Perez currently holds the final podium position.

The 22nd race of the season is taking place at Yas Marina Circuit on a 5.2-kilometer (3.2 miles) track with 58 laps.

Verstappen came first in qualifying with a time of 1:22:109 on Saturday.

Verstappen and Hamilton have been in fierce competition for the 2021 title as they have collected 369.5 points so far. In case of DNF (Did Not Finish) of both names, Verstappen will be the champion due to the number of wins he bagged during the season.

Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen, who will retire from F1 today, said goodbye to the race on lap 28 due to brake issues.

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