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In a significant development, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is set to attend a crucial meeting of the Gaza ceasefire committee in the US, amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East. According to a statement released by the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will not be attending the meeting, with Fidan representing Turkey instead.
In a separate development, Turkish diplomatic sources have informed news agencies that Fidan will emphasize the need for a lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, an end to Israeli aggression in Gaza, and the need to prevent ceasefire violations during his visit to the US. Fidan is also expected to reiterate Turkey’s willingness to contribute to the reconstruction of Gaza and ensure the protection and security of the Palestinian people.
Fidan is also likely to demand immediate action to address the issue of Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Meanwhile, Iran and Russia have conducted joint military exercises in the Gulf of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean, according to reports.
In a related development, the British police have launched an investigation into allegations of wrongdoing, following an announcement earlier this month. Iranian citizens who were in Poland are no longer expected to leave the country, according to the Polish Prime Minister.
The CEO of Microsoft, Jensen Huang, has also canceled his high-profile participation in a major AI summit in India, following controversy over the use of a Chinese-made robotic dog. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned that any new US military action against Iran would have severe consequences.
In other news, a professor at an Indian university has been criticized for presenting a robotic dog made by China as its own invention at a recent AI summit. A White House official has also stated that there is no longer a need for a large-scale US military presence in Syria.
In a separate incident, a 65-year-old former employee of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has allegedly murdered his wife by strangling her. The Taliban’s Supreme Leader, Haibatullah Akhundzada, has signed a decree making it a crime to be gay in Afghanistan.
In the Middle East, the Israeli military has arrested the Imam of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, ahead of the holy month of Ramadan. According to the Gaza Health Ministry, over 72,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli military operations in Gaza.
In other news, US President Donald Trump has not yet made a final decision on launching a military strike against Iran. The price of a 10-kilogram bag of flour has been reduced by half in some parts of the country. In the UK, Ramadan has begun on two different days this year, with some Muslims observing the holy month from Wednesday and others from Thursday.
In a separate development, Iran has issued a warning to its citizens in the south, following a planned rocket launch. In sports news, hockey players have expressed their concerns over the recent incidents that occurred during the Pro Hockey League. The World Cup qualifying round is set to begin in Egypt on March 1.
In a statement, the Sports Board has confirmed that it has paid its dues on time. The Hockey Federation has been accused of administrative and operational irregularities at its highest level.
