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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.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declared Friday that the post-World War II international system faces a "deep legitimacy crisis across nearly all domains," calling for renewed efforts to end tragedies and restore peace. Speaking at the Stratcom Summit in Istanbul, Erdoğan said Türkiye will maintain its principled, peace-centric stance focused on humanitarian values and justice.A foreign-flagged, Turkish-operated crude oil tanker was targeted in a drone attack in the Black Sea near Istanbul on Thursday, Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said, adding that no casualties were reported among the 27 Turkish crew members. The engine room was the apparent target.Israel signalled that its military campaign against Iran and Hezbollah will continue for weeks, with thousands of targets still ahead. Officials say over 10,000 munitions have already been used, as the conflict escalates across multiple fronts. The developments come amid regional instability affecting Lebanon and the wider Middle East.

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China limits salary on foreign footballers up to €3M

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China limits salary on foreign footballers up to €3M

Football Soccer - Chinese Super League - SIPG v Changchun Yatai FC - Shanghai, China

Number of foreign players on field for each club in Chinese Super League increased to 4 from 3 as of new season

Chinese authorities on Thursday announced curbs on club spending for foreign football players to improve the club's financial situation.

According to China's Xinhua news agency, Chinese players would not be paid more than 10 million yuan RMB ($1.4 million) including taxes as of upcoming winter season while the salary of foreign players would be limited to €3 million ($3.3 million) after tax.

The number of foreign players on the field for each club in Chinese Super League has been increased from 3 to 4 as of the new season.

The clubs will also limited to spend not more than 1.1 billion yuan ($160 million) for next season.

Chinese football clubs spent astronomical transfer fees in recent years for foreign players.

Titles :China Football

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