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A fire broke out in the restaurant section of the Cristal Hotel in Erbil, the Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government.

Sarkawt Karash, spokesperson for Erbil’s civil defence department, stated that there was no loss of life in the fire. Karash also stated that the fire started as the meal was being prepared and the flames spread to other parts of the restaurant.

The flames were brought under control with 12 fire trucks.

Hotel Manager Muhammed Simeydi said that the restaurant will be reopened after the electrical checks.

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Türkiye’s Fidan Calls for Leaders’ Summit on Ukraine War

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the recent peace talks in Istanbul have brought a new dimension to diplomatic efforts on Ukraine and proposed a leaders’ summit hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. “A summit with leaders from Russia, Ukraine, and the US could help achieve a long-term ceasefire,” he said.

Speaking at a joint press conference in Kyiv with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Fidan emphasized Türkiye’s ongoing diplomatic efforts, stating that President Erdoğan has been working actively since the war began. He added that talks in Istanbul on May 16 led to concrete results, including a prisoner swap.

Fidan shared insights from his prior visit to Moscow and said Russia is open to further talks on June 2. He stressed the importance of continuing momentum and involving international actors to build common ground for peace.

Fidan is also scheduled to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Andriy Yermak, Rustem Umerov, and representatives of the Crimean Tatar and Gagauz Turkish communities.

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