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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared on Monday that Israel's "shaky Zionist regime" has only a limited time remaining, his remarks coming amid a sharp escalation that saw Tehran launch missiles at northern Israel and Israeli warplanes strike multiple Iranian cities including the capital.Hakan Fidan held talks with Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka on Saturday, with Turkish diplomatic sources confirming the high-level meeting as the fourth stop on the foreign minister's ongoing tour of Asia-Pacific nations that began at the start of June.Hakan Fidan was welcomed by his counterpart Sugiono in Jakarta on Wednesday, with the two sides set to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation, boosting trade and defense ties, and addressing regional security challenges during the Turkish minister's Asia-Pacific tour.Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on June 2 to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation, with both sides emphasizing the importance of enhanced partnership between Ankara and the Southeast Asian city-state, according to diplomatic sources.New Zealand activist Mousa Taher, part of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud flotilla attacked by Israeli forces, said he was subjected to torture and humiliating treatment. "The Israeli occupation forces really tortured me this time," he said, showing injuries on his face and leg.

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UEFA Champions Festival takes place in Istanbul for UCL Final week

17:02, 08/06/2023, Thursday

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UEFA Champions Festival takes place in Istanbul for UCL Final week

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Football enthusiasts are expected to arrive in Istanbul for the Champions League Final as UEFA set up special fan zones to welcome thousands of football fans from Thursday to Sunday.

Mehmet Buyukeksi, president of the Turkish Football Federation (TFF), and UEFA Champions League Final ambassador Hamit Altintop attended the UEFA Champions Festival opening ceremony.

Buyukeksi said that making the cup even more important, Manchester City's Turkish descent captain Ilkay Gundogan and Inter Milan's captain Hakan Calhanoglu) is also the captain of Türkiye.

"Whoever wins, this trophy will rise in the hands of a Turkish captain. We are proud of both. What we have to do is applaud them."

Altintop said he feels the excitement from the Champions League Final, adding, "This is the best finale in the world."

"I believe it will be a source of motivation for future generations. It is very valuable to host the best teams in the world and witness this final. I hope it will be a beautiful, exciting final like 2005 and football will win.

Buyukeksi also said that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan would receive UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin on Saturday.

- Festival to end on Sunday

The prestigious trophy will be on full display under the iconic star ball dome, where visitors can enjoy a unique experience with the most sought-after prize in club football from Thursday, June, until the trophy departs for the stadium on Saturday.

The Champions Festival will conclude on Sunday with an earthquake benefit concert on the main stage with special guests.

The Ataturk Olympic stadium accommodates around 72,000 people, but authorities are expecting other spectators from Italy and England who follow the final in the metropolis.

A special zone was set up at the Yenikapi Event Space, Fatih district, where all fans without tickets can watch the match on giant screens.

The 2022/23 UEFA Champions League Final between Manchester City and Inter will take place at Istanbul's Atatürk Olympic Stadium at 1900 GMT on Saturday.

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