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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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Philippines lodges diplomatic protest with China over sea clashes

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Philippines lodges diplomatic protest with China over sea clashes

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Personnel from 2 sides clashed on disputed Second Thomas Shoal on June 17

The Philippines has lodged a diplomatic protest with China over clashes between two sides in the disputed South China Sea.

“We have already sent a note verbale,” said Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo, according to Rappler.com.

He was referring to clashes between Filipino soldiers and China Coast Guard on July 17 on the disputed Second Thomas Shoal.

One Filipino soldier lost his thumb on rights hand when vessels from the opposite sides collided.

While Beijing has said it blocked the Filipino vessel which “intruded” into its maritime waters, Manila has asserted its claim over the territory where it has grounded a World War II-era warship.

Titles :China Enrique Manalo Philippines Second Thomas Shoal South China Sea

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