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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.

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Türkiye denies reports of exclusion from EU Horizon Europe program

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Türkiye denies reports of exclusion from EU Horizon Europe program

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Ankara says discussions on the 2028-2034 regulation are ongoing, with proposals concerning only certain components, not overall participation.

The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Wednesday dismissed reports that Türkiye has been excluded from the European Union’s Horizon Europe program, clarifying that the process remains active. Ministry sources stated that deliberations on the EU regulation draft for the 2028-2034 period are continuing within the European Parliament and the EU Council.

Proposals target specific components only

According to the sources, some proposals currently under discussion in the European Parliament relate exclusively to participation in certain components of the program and do not affect Türkiye’s overall status. Ankara emphasized that the final framework will be determined through negotiations between EU institutions, with Türkiye taking necessary steps while closely monitoring developments.

Ankara maintains active engagement

The statement reflects Türkiye’s ongoing engagement with EU research and innovation initiatives, underscoring the country’s commitment to remaining part of the bloc’s flagship scientific program. Horizon Europe, the EU’s key funding framework for research and innovation, has been a significant area of cooperation between Türkiye and the Union.

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