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Turkish supporters flooded Taksim Square waving flags and celebrating after the national team qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Kosovo 1-0 in the European Qualifiers play-off final on April 1. The victory secured Türkiye's place in the global tournament.Iran carried out at least 5,471 missile and drone attacks targeting US bases and critical sites in seven Arab countries since Feb. 28, according to compiled official data. The UAE was the most impacted, intercepting 414 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,914 drones.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declared Friday that the post-World War II international system faces a "deep legitimacy crisis across nearly all domains," calling for renewed efforts to end tragedies and restore peace. Speaking at the Stratcom Summit in Istanbul, Erdoğan said Türkiye will maintain its principled, peace-centric stance focused on humanitarian values and justice.A foreign-flagged, Turkish-operated crude oil tanker was targeted in a drone attack in the Black Sea near Istanbul on Thursday, Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said, adding that no casualties were reported among the 27 Turkish crew members. The engine room was the apparent target.Israel signalled that its military campaign against Iran and Hezbollah will continue for weeks, with thousands of targets still ahead. Officials say over 10,000 munitions have already been used, as the conflict escalates across multiple fronts. The developments come amid regional instability affecting Lebanon and the wider Middle East.

Turkish supporters flooded Taksim Square waving flags and celebrating after the national team qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Kosovo 1-0 in the European Qualifiers play-off final on April 1. The victory secured Türkiye's place in the global tournament.Iran carried out at least 5,471 missile and drone attacks targeting US bases and critical sites in seven Arab countries since Feb. 28, according to compiled official data. The UAE was the most impacted, intercepting 414 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,914 drones.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declared Friday that the post-World War II international system faces a "deep legitimacy crisis across nearly all domains," calling for renewed efforts to end tragedies and restore peace. Speaking at the Stratcom Summit in Istanbul, Erdoğan said Türkiye will maintain its principled, peace-centric stance focused on humanitarian values and justice.A foreign-flagged, Turkish-operated crude oil tanker was targeted in a drone attack in the Black Sea near Istanbul on Thursday, Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said, adding that no casualties were reported among the 27 Turkish crew members. The engine room was the apparent target.Israel signalled that its military campaign against Iran and Hezbollah will continue for weeks, with thousands of targets still ahead. Officials say over 10,000 munitions have already been used, as the conflict escalates across multiple fronts. The developments come amid regional instability affecting Lebanon and the wider Middle East.

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Turkish foreign minister holds talks with Ukrainian negotiator in Ankara

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Turkish foreign minister holds talks with Ukrainian negotiator in Ankara

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (R) meets with Rustem Umerov (L), Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, in Ankara, the capital of Turkiye, on March 31, 2026.

Hakan Fidan meets with Rustem Umerov in the Turkish capital as part of Ankara’s ongoing diplomatic engagement with both Kyiv and Palestinian representatives.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a meeting Tuesday with Rustem Umerov, Ukraine’s chief negotiator, in the capital Ankara, according to a statement from the Foreign Ministry. The gathering took place in Ankara, with no further details disclosed regarding the content of the discussions.

Ankara hosts multiple diplomatic contacts

The meeting with the Ukrainian official came as part of a busy diplomatic schedule for Fidan, who earlier in the day held separate talks with Palestinian Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh and a Hamas delegation led by Khalil al-Hayya, a member of the group’s Political Bureau. The consecutive meetings underscore Türkiye’s active diplomatic role in addressing both the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the ongoing crisis in Gaza.

Türkiye’s mediation efforts continue

Türkiye has positioned itself as a key mediator in regional and global conflicts, maintaining channels of communication with multiple stakeholders. The simultaneous engagement with Ukrainian and Palestinian representatives reflects Ankara’s broader foreign policy approach of pursuing dialogue across conflicting parties while advancing its national interests.

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