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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 hosts Dutch justice minister in Ankara

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Turkish foreign minister hosts Dutch justice minister in Ankara

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (R) meets with Dutch Minister of Justice and Security, David Van Weel (L) in Ankara, Turkiye on April 01, 2026.

Hakan Fidan meets with David van Weel in the Turkish capital as part of ongoing bilateral engagements, according to diplomatic sources.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a meeting Wednesday with Dutch Justice and Security Minister David van Weel in the capital Ankara, diplomatic sources confirmed. The gathering took place in the Turkish capital, though no further details were provided regarding the content of the discussions.

Bilateral engagement continues

The meeting represents the latest in a series of diplomatic contacts between Türkiye and the Netherlands, reflecting ongoing dialogue between the two NATO allies. Ankara and The Hague have maintained regular communication across various policy areas, including security cooperation and counterterrorism efforts.

Ankara’s active diplomatic calendar

Fidan’s meeting with the Dutch minister adds to a busy diplomatic schedule in Ankara, which has recently hosted a series of high-level foreign officials. Türkiye continues to position itself as a key regional actor engaged in dialogue with both European partners and other international stakeholders amid heightened global tensions.

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Titles :David Van Weel Hakan Fidan Turkish Foreign Minister Netherlands Ankara diplomacy Van Weel

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