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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.

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Turkey to send 6 taekwondo athletes to 2020 Paralympics

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Turkey to send 6 taekwondo athletes to 2020 Paralympics

Turkey to send 6 taekwondo athletes to 2020 Paralympics

Turkey only nation to get maximum quota of para-taekwondo athletes

Turkey will participate in the 2020 Summer Paralympics with six taekwondo athletes, a top official said Tuesday.

With this Turkey has become the only nation to compete in the games with the maximum quota of athletes, said Turkey Taekwondo Federation Chairman Metin Sahin.

"We have been supporting Paralympic athletes for over 10 years. Now our aim is to do the best for Turkey. I believe that our athletes will grab medals in Tokyo," Sahin said in a statement.

Turkey will be represented with Meryem Betul Cavdar in K44 49 kilograms, Gamze Gurdal in K44 58 kg and Seyma Nur Emeksiz Bacaksiz in K43 58 kg in women.

Mahmut Bozteke will compete in the men's category in K44 61 kg along with Fatih Celik in K44 75 kg and Mehmet Vasıf Yakut in K43 75 kg.

Titles :tokyo 2020 Turkey Taekwondo Federation World Taekwondo Federation

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