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A US-Israeli strike targeted Iran's Qom-Tehran highway early Friday, Mehr news agency reported, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The attack comes a day after strikes destroyed the strategic B1 bridge in Karaj, north of Tehran, killing eight people and wounding 95.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Thursday that the struggle for oil and carbon fuels in the past century will be replaced by water as competition for power intensifies. "The signs of this struggle are already visible in the armed conflicts taking place around the region," he warned.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan extended his greetings to Türkiye's Jewish citizens for the Passover holiday, wishing that the holiday brings "peace, stability, prosperity, and well-being to our region and all humanity." The message reflects Türkiye's tradition of recognizing religious holidays of all communities.Turkish supporters flooded Taksim Square waving flags and celebrating after the national team qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Kosovo 1-0 in the European Qualifiers play-off final on April 1. The victory secured Türkiye's place in the global tournament.Iran carried out at least 5,471 missile and drone attacks targeting US bases and critical sites in seven Arab countries since Feb. 28, according to compiled official data. The UAE was the most impacted, intercepting 414 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,914 drones.

A US-Israeli strike targeted Iran's Qom-Tehran highway early Friday, Mehr news agency reported, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The attack comes a day after strikes destroyed the strategic B1 bridge in Karaj, north of Tehran, killing eight people and wounding 95.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Thursday that the struggle for oil and carbon fuels in the past century will be replaced by water as competition for power intensifies. "The signs of this struggle are already visible in the armed conflicts taking place around the region," he warned.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan extended his greetings to Türkiye's Jewish citizens for the Passover holiday, wishing that the holiday brings "peace, stability, prosperity, and well-being to our region and all humanity." The message reflects Türkiye's tradition of recognizing religious holidays of all communities.Turkish supporters flooded Taksim Square waving flags and celebrating after the national team qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Kosovo 1-0 in the European Qualifiers play-off final on April 1. The victory secured Türkiye's place in the global tournament.Iran carried out at least 5,471 missile and drone attacks targeting US bases and critical sites in seven Arab countries since Feb. 28, according to compiled official data. The UAE was the most impacted, intercepting 414 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,914 drones.

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Barcelona hire Germany's Hansi Flick as their new head coach

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Barcelona hire Germany's Hansi Flick as their new head coach

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59-year-old signs 2-year contract with Barcelona, club confirms

Former Germany and Bayern Munich head coach Hansi Flick joined Spanish football powerhouse Barcelona on Wednesday.

"FC Barcelona and Hansi Flick have reached an agreement for the German to become men's first team football coach until 30 June 2026," the club statement read.

Last week, Barcelona fired Spanish head coach Xavi Hernandez.

Flick, 59, was the Bayern Munich boss when the German club won the 2020 UEFA Champions League title. He also led Bayern Munich to back-to-back German Bundesliga success in 2020 and 2021, and won the German Cup in 2020.

Separately, Barcelona's Polish star Robert Lewandowski has played under Flick at Bayern Munich for two seasons. Lewandowski was one of the key players for Bayern's success.

Before his time with Bayern Munich, Flick was assistant to head coach Joachim Low when the German national team secured the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Then, he coached Germany in 2021-2023 but Flick's men had a group-stage exit at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Flick was dismissed after Germany were thrashed 4-1 by Japan in a 2023 friendly.

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