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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian Monday that the violation of Türkiye's airspace by a ballistic missile "cannot be excused for any reason whatsoever." The call came after NATO assets intercepted an Iranian missile heading toward Turkish airspace, as Ankara voices disapproval of both strikes on Iran and Tehran's regional targeting.Türkiye has deployed six F-16 fighter jets and air defense systems to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus to bolster security amid escalating regional tensions, the National Defense Ministry announced Monday. The move follows recent Greek F-16V deployments to Greek Cyprus and comes as US-Israeli attacks on Iran continue.Bahraini authorities have confirmed that an Iranian attack targeted a facility near Salman Port in Manama, sparking a fire at the site as civil defense teams work to contain the blaze. Warning sirens activated across several areas prompted officials to urge citizens and residents toward safe locations amid escalating Iranian strikes on Gulf countries hosting US military assets.Bahraini authorities have confirmed that an Iranian attack targeted a facility near Salman Port in Manama, sparking a fire at the site as civil defense teams work to contain the blaze. Warning sirens activated across several areas prompted officials to urge citizens and residents toward safe locations amid escalating Iranian strikes on Gulf countries hosting US military assets.More than 4,000 civilian buildings in Iran have been damaged or destroyed since the US-Israeli offensive began Feb. 28, the Iranian Red Crescent reported Friday. Head of the organization Pir-Hossein Kolivand stated that 3,646 homes and civilian facilities have been targeted, while 528 commercial units were completely destroyed, with three hospitals forced out of service.

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New coalition government approved in Northern Cyprus

09:35, 13/05/2022, Friday

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New coalition government approved in Northern Cyprus

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President Ersin Tatar approves new coalition to be led by Unal Ustel of National Unity Party (UBP)

A new coalition government was approved in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus on Thursday by the country's president.

The government, made up of the National Unity Party (UBP), Rebirth Party (YDP), and Democrat Party (DP), will be headed by Unal Ustel, the interior minister of the previous government and a lawmaker of the UBP from the northern province of Girne.

Speaking to reporters after submitting the Cabinet list to President Ersin Tatar, Ustel said Tatar gave his approval for the new coalition.

The new Cabinet is as follows:

- Prime Minister: Unal Ustel

- Economy and Energy Minister: Olgun Amcaoglu

- Tourism, Culture, Youth and Environment Minister: Fikri Ataoglu

- Foreign Minister: Tahsin Ertugruloglu

- Finance Minister: Sunat Atun

- Interior Minister: Ziya Ozturkler

- Public Works and Transportation Minister: Erhan Arikli

- Education Minister: Nazim Cavusoglu

- Agriculture and Natural Resources Minister: Dursun Oguz

- Health Minister: Izlem Gurcag

- Labor and Social Security Minister: Hasan Tacoy

Tatar had given Ustel the mandate of forming the new government on Monday.

The country's previous premier, Faiz Sucuoglu, had resigned along with his Cabinet on April 30. The president then met with the representatives of political parties represented in parliament last week.

Leading in snap elections held on Jan. 23, the UBP secured over 39.5% of the vote, with the Republican Turkish Party (CTP) ranking second with over 32%.

The UBP currently has 24 of the parliament's 50 seats, whereas its coalition partners, the DP and YDP, have three and two seats, respectively.

Titles :new coalition government Northern Cyprus Ersin Tatar Unal Ustel National Unity Party (UBP)

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