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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held separate meetings Tuesday with US Ambassador to Türkiye and Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack, and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development President Odile Renaud-Basso in Ankara. The discussions covered bilateral relations and regional developments.Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has engaged in three days of intensive diplomatic consultations with 15 foreign ministers and the EU foreign policy chief following US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory actions. The diplomatic blitz focused on halting attacks, reducing tensions and coordinating regional responses.Explosions were heard across Qatar's capital Doha on Monday evening as the widening military confrontation between Iran and US-led forces reached the Gulf state. Al Jazeera television reported that air defenses intercepted projectiles over the city, marking the latest expansion of a conflict that has now drawn in multiple Gulf nations.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed deep sorrow Monday over civilian suffering in Iran, announcing Türkiye will ramp up diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire. Warning of serious regional and global consequences unless the conflict is halted, Erdoğan stressed Ankara's commitment to peace as civilian casualties mount.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke with Kuwait’s Emir Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to express solidarity following strikes affecting Gulf countries. The Turkish leader reiterated that dialogue remains the most effective path to resolving regional conflicts.

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Türkiye beats Serbia 94-86, advances in World Cup Qualifiers

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06:35, 03/03/2026, Tuesday

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Türkiye beats Serbia 94-86, advances in World Cup Qualifiers

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The Turkish National Basketball Team secured their place in the second round of FIBA 2027 World Cup Qualifiers with a hard-fought 94-86 victory over Serbia in Istanbul. Tarik Biberovic led the hosts with 21 points as Türkiye remained unbeaten atop Group C with four wins.

Türkiye's National Basketball Team delivered a commanding performance Monday at the Turkcell Basketball Development Center in Istanbul, defeating Serbia 94-86 to advance to the second round of the FIBA 2027 World Cup European Qualifiers. The home side established early control with a 28-21 first quarter and maintained their advantage through halftime at 48-44.

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Second Half Dominance

The Turkish squad extended their lead in the third quarter with a decisive 28-19 run, effectively sealing the victory despite Serbia taking the final period 23-18. The win keeps Türkiye perfect at the top of Group C with four consecutive victories, while Serbia suffered their second loss in qualifying play.

Top Performers

Forward Tarik Biberovic led all scorers with an impressive all-around performance of 21 points, five assists, and five rebounds. Ömer Yurtseven contributed 17 points before fouling out, while Şehmus Hazer added 15 and Cedi Osman chipped in 13 points to power the Turkish offense. For Serbia, Aleksa Avramovic posted 16 points and nine assists, with Ognjen Dobric scoring 14 and Dejan Davidovac adding 12 in the losing effort.

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