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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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Paetongtarn Shinawatra elected prime minister of Thailand

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Paetongtarn Shinawatra elected prime minister of Thailand

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37-year-old from Pheu Thai Party becomes Thailand's youngest premier and third from Shinawatra family to hold position

Paetongtarn Shinawatra of the Pheu Thai Party was elected as Thailand's 31st prime minister on Friday.

Born in 1986, Paetongtarn secured more than the required 247 votes in the lower house of Parliament, which consists of 497 lawmakers in the Southeast Asian nation.

At 37, Paetongtarn, the daughter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, is now the youngest leader of Southeast Asia's second-largest economy.

Her election to the top post follows the removal of Srettha Thavisin by the Thai Constitutional Court on Wednesday over an ethics violation.

Paetongtarn is the third member of the influential Shinawatra family to serve as prime minister of Thailand. Her aunt, Yingluck Shinawatra, also held the position but remains in exile.

Titles :Paetongtarn Shinawatra Pheu Thai Party Srettha Thavisin Thailand Thaksin Shinawatra Yingluck Shinawatra

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