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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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President Erdoğan’s youngest daughter welcomes baby girl

Ersin Çelik

15:05, 13/08/2017, Sunday

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President Erdoğan’s youngest daughter welcomes baby girl

Sümeyye Erdğoan (L) and Selçuk Bayraktar (R).

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's youngest daughter Sümeye Erdoğan and son-in-law Selçuk Bayraktar became parents on Saturday night.

Sümeyye Erdoğan gave birth to a baby girl at Medipol Hospital. The baby was named Canan Aybüke, and was born at 35-weeks.

Selçuk Bayraktar is the son of businessman Özdemir Bayraktar and is the technical manager at Baykar. Bayraktar is a leading figure in Turkey’s domestic production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).

The youngest of four children, Sümeyye Erdoğan graduated with an undergraduate degree from Indiana University in the U.S. and received her master’s degree at the London School of Economics and Political Science. During her father’s term as prime minister, she served as an adviser to the vice-president of the Justice and Development Party (AK Party).

Titles :Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Sümeyye Erdoğan Selçuk Bayraktar

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