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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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Turkish CB governor becomes co-chair of Financial Stability Board's MENA Consultative Group

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Turkish CB governor becomes co-chair of Financial Stability Board's MENA Consultative Group

Fatih Karahan, governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT).

Fatih Karahan to serve for 2-year term

Fatih Karahan, governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT), was appointed as co-chair of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) Regional Consultative Group for Middle East and North Africa.

Karahan will serve for a two-year term starting July 1 together with Hassan Abdalla, the governor of Central Bank of Egypt, the FSB said on X on Thursday.

"Honored to be serving as Co-Chair," Karahan said on X. "Looking forward to working with colleagues across the region to strengthen financial stability and deepen cooperation."

The FSB earlier announced that the governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, was appointed as the chair of the international body.

Karahan, 43, has headed the Turkish Central Bank since February 2024. He graduated from the mathematics and industrial engineering department at Türkiye's Bogazici University and has a doctoral degree in economics from the University of Pennsylvania.

Titles :Central Bank Fatih Karahan FSB Türkiye

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