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Türkiye has completed bureaucratic preparations to launch direct trade with Armenia as part of the ongoing normalization process between the two countries, the Foreign Ministry said. The preparations were finalized under confidence-building measures implemented since 2022.The son of Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya died Thursday of wounds sustained in an Israeli strike in Gaza, as Israel confirmed an attack on a top Hezbollah commander in Beirut. Azzam al-Hayya was the fourth son of the Hamas leader to be killed by Israel.Iran has reaffirmed its commitment to diplomacy while maintaining readiness to respond to any potential escalation, as regional tensions linked to the US-Israeli conflict continue to shape international engagement.Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained limited on Tuesday, with only four vessels moving in both directions through the key energy passage, according to ship-tracking data. The limited traffic underscores continued caution around one of the world's most important transit routes for crude oil and LNG.Turkish defense giant Baykar will showcase its new Mizrak intelligent and autonomous long-range loitering munition at SAHA 2026 in Istanbul. The system boasts an operational range of over 1,000 kilometers, over seven hours of endurance, and AI-powered autonomous navigation without GPS.

Türkiye has completed bureaucratic preparations to launch direct trade with Armenia as part of the ongoing normalization process between the two countries, the Foreign Ministry said. The preparations were finalized under confidence-building measures implemented since 2022.The son of Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya died Thursday of wounds sustained in an Israeli strike in Gaza, as Israel confirmed an attack on a top Hezbollah commander in Beirut. Azzam al-Hayya was the fourth son of the Hamas leader to be killed by Israel.Iran has reaffirmed its commitment to diplomacy while maintaining readiness to respond to any potential escalation, as regional tensions linked to the US-Israeli conflict continue to shape international engagement.Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained limited on Tuesday, with only four vessels moving in both directions through the key energy passage, according to ship-tracking data. The limited traffic underscores continued caution around one of the world's most important transit routes for crude oil and LNG.Turkish defense giant Baykar will showcase its new Mizrak intelligent and autonomous long-range loitering munition at SAHA 2026 in Istanbul. The system boasts an operational range of over 1,000 kilometers, over seven hours of endurance, and AI-powered autonomous navigation without GPS.

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Spanish PM defends Barcelona star Lamine Yamal over Palestine flag

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Spanish PM defends Barcelona star Lamine Yamal over Palestine flag

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez defended Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal after Israel’s defense minister accused the 18-year-old of “inciting hatred.” Sanchez said Yamal expressed the solidarity with Palestine felt by millions of Spaniards, calling it “another reason to be proud of him.”

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez voiced his support for Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal on Thursday, following criticism from Israel’s defense minister over the teenager’s public display of solidarity with Palestinians.

Sanchez hits back at Israeli minister

In a post on X, Sanchez responded to Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz’s accusation that Yamal was “inciting hatred against Israel.” Sanchez wrote that those who consider waving a state’s flag as “inciting hatred” have “either lost their judgment or been blinded by their own ignominy.” He added: “Lamine has only expressed the solidarity with Palestine felt by millions of Spaniards. Another reason to be proud of him.”

Flag-waving during Barcelona celebrations

The 18-year-old Spain international was seen waving a Palestinian flag as Barcelona’s team toured the city’s streets during celebrations attended by approximately 750,000 people. Images of the gesture quickly went viral, drawing both praise and criticism. Türkiye has consistently supported the Palestinian cause and the right of individuals worldwide to express solidarity with the oppressed people of Gaza and the West Bank.

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