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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Antalya on Friday ahead of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. The meeting comes as the fifth edition of the forum opens under the theme "Mapping Tomorrow, Managing Uncertainties."President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke with Hungary's incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar about the future of bilateral relations and regional developments, congratulating him on his election victory. Erdoğan expressed confidence that cooperation between the two NATO allies will advance further.Iran targeted seven Arab countries with at least 6,413 missiles and drones over 41 days, including attacks on the first and second days of the US-Iran ceasefire, an Anadolu tally shows. The UAE recorded the highest number of attacks, followed by Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Türkiye aims to reach $11 billion in defense and aerospace exports by 2028, vaulting the country into the global top 10 of defense exporters. Speaking at Roketsan's new facilities, Erdoğan said the new infrastructure for air defense systems will further enhance the Turkish Armed Forces' deterrent power.President Trump announced a two-week suspension of military action against Iran following discussions with Pakistani leaders, contingent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Talks are set to begin in Islamabad on Friday, with Trump saying the US received a 10-point proposal from Iran that is "a workable basis" for negotiation.

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Prosecutors seek 30-year sentence for ex-South Korean President Yoon over drone flights to North

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Prosecutors seek 30-year sentence for ex-South Korean President Yoon over drone flights to North

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Prosecutors sought a 30-year prison sentence for ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol over alleged military drone flights into North Korea in October 2024, Yonhap News reported. The charges allege the drone incursions were intended to provoke retaliation and create a pretext for Yoon's failed martial law attempt.

Prosecutors on Friday sought a 30-year prison sentence for ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol over alleged military drone flights into North Korea in October 2024, Yonhap News reported. The charges allege that Yoon "benefited" from the drone incursions over Pyongyang as special counsel Cho Eun-suk argued that the drone flights were intended to provoke retaliation from North Korea and create a pretext for Yoon's failed martial law attempt two months later.

Related sentences

Cho also requested a 25-year sentence for former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun on related charges. Yoon was removed from office last year after being found guilty over the imposition of martial law in December 2024. Multiple cases have been filed against him, and he is currently serving a life sentence in connection with the martial law ruling.

Political context

The case adds to the legal troubles of the former president, who declared martial law on Dec. 3, 2024, a move that was quickly overturned by the National Assembly and led to his impeachment. Yoon's presidency ended with his removal from office, and he now faces multiple criminal charges.

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Regional implications

The drone incursions into North Korea in October 2024 occurred amid heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula. North Korea has since conducted multiple missile tests, including five short-range tactical ballistic missiles fired in April 2026, with leader Kim Jong-un expressing "great satisfaction" with the launches.

Titles :Martial Law military drone North Korea prison term South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol

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