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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.

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Turkish foreign minister inspects new Turkish school site in Doha

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Turkish foreign minister inspects new Turkish school site in Doha

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (C) visits the construction site of the Qatar Turkish School and receives information from officials during his visit to Doha on May 12, 2026.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan visited the construction site of the Qatar Turkish School during his official trip to Doha, underscoring Ankara’s commitment to expanding educational and cultural ties with the Gulf state.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan toured the construction site of the upcoming Qatar Turkish School on Tuesday during his official visit to the Qatari capital, according to diplomatic sources.

Strengthening educational cooperation

The visit reflects Türkiye’s ongoing efforts to deepen its cultural and educational footprint in the Gulf region. The Qatar Turkish School is expected to serve as a bridge between the two nations, offering Turkish curriculum and language instruction to students in Doha.

Growing Türkiye-Qatar ties

No further details about the project’s timeline or capacity were immediately released. Türkiye and Qatar have enjoyed close strategic relations across defense, trade, education, and energy sectors. Ankara continues to support similar educational initiatives worldwide as part of its broader public diplomacy and cultural outreach.

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