World Bulletin
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:13:19 +0200UN head 'saddened' by violence in US Capitol
'It is important that political leaders impress on their followers the need to refrain from violence,' says Guterres
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:02:20 +0200Twitter, Facebook, Instagram lock Trump's accounts
Twitter, Facebook and Instagram locked US President Donald Trump's accounts for varying amounts of time Wednesday over his inflammatory rhetoric after his supporters besieged the Capitol building.
Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:50:38 +0200Military helicopter crashed into the pole in Turkey
While a gendarme helicopter in the Sabiha Gökçen Airport General Aviation apron was trying to move to the parking position, the tail part hit the lighting pole and the helicopter was damaged due to the impact.
Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:07:18 +0200Interesting mosques from Africa
Interesting mosques from Africa...
Wed, 06 Jan 2021 14:51:36 +0200China says still negotiating WHO team's visit
Statement comes day after WHO chief expressed dismay over delay in entry of investigators studying COVID-19 origins
Wed, 06 Jan 2021 14:46:57 +02003 Kashmiris India killed were not militants: Families
The controversy over last week’s killing of three Kashmiri men by Indian forces continues to grow as families of the victims stand firm on their demand for a probe into what they say was a fake encounter.
Wed, 06 Jan 2021 14:42:31 +0200Palestinian detainee held by Israel for 39 years
Younis was detained before the signing of Oslo Accords in 1993
Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:57:30 +0200Afghan peace talks may suffer from Trump's departure
Experts do not see total breakdown but think Biden may seek review of Doha agreement
Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:50:31 +0200Oil prices soar after surprise OPEC+ output cut
Group agrees to cut production by 925,000 barrels per day in Feb. and 850,000 barrels per day in March from January rate
Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:12:03 +0200Turkey neutralizes 7 more YPG/PKK terrorists in Syria
Terrorists were trying to infiltrate Operation Peace Spring area, says Turkish Defense Ministry
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 16:31:12 +0200Million dollar accident at the parking lot
A video posted to Twitter shows the roofs of several automobiles completely caved in under the weight of a collapsing parking garage in Saudi Arabia. The footage shows the vehicles after being recovered from the collapse that happened in October.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 15:11:02 +0200Pakistan welcomes Saudi - Qatari border reopening
Islamabad hails decision to reopen borders between Saudi Arabia and Qatar
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 15:08:12 +0200China calls for return of US in Iran nuclear accord
China urges lifting sanctions against Iran and creating conditions for return of nuclear deal commitments
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 15:05:43 +0200Saudi, Qatari leaders hug ahead of Gulf summit
Saudi Arabia, Qatar agree to reopen airspace, border, in a move signaling end to years-long Gulf crisis
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 14:54:58 +0200Iran records first case of new coronavirus variant
Passenger coming from UK found carrying new virus variant.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:52:05 +0200Sudan pulls out of 'direct' Nile dam talks
Khartoum says talks with Egypt, Ethiopia must be held with African Union's mediation
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:49:19 +0200Muslim scholars union hails effort to end Gulf rift
Saudi Arabia, Qatar reopened airspace, border, in a move that signals an end to years-long Gulf crisis
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:48:53 +0200Slowdown in Turkish manufacturing sector recovery
Output, new orders soften in December due to pandemic restrictions, yet firms continue to expand staffing levels
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:46:37 +0200'Don't buy, market Israeli goods'
Muslim scholars call for mass economic boycott of Israel until its withdrawal from occupied territories
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 14:01:38 +0200US keeps aircraft carrier in Mideast over Iran threat
US acting defense secretary says he ordered USS Nimitz to halt its routine redeployment
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:59:47 +0200Ukraine expects to buy Turkish drones this year
Country plans to receive Turkish unmanned aerial vehicles, corvettes, says commander of naval forces
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:57:38 +0200Israeli forces raid Palestinian hospital in West Bank
Soldiers fired stun grenades inside the hospital during raid
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:48:58 +0200Kenya: Students return to schools after 9 months
Apprehensive parents complain that schools reopen without safety measures, adequate precautions
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:45:32 +0200Pakistan reopening schools in phases from Jan. 18
Pakistan on Monday announced that all schools across the country will re-open from Jan. 18, after remaining closed for nearly two months due to the second wave of coronavirus.
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 12:04:28 +0200Turkey: Arms, ammunition of PKK terrorists seized
Security forces carry out search activity after anti-terrorist operation in southeast
Sun, 03 Jan 2021 14:54:45 +02005 terrorists ‘neutralized’ in SE Turkey
Gendarmerie forces hit terrorists, seize arms, ammunition in cave in Mt. Gabar in Sirnak province, says interior minister
Sun, 03 Jan 2021 14:53:29 +0200Yemen: Aden airport set to open after attacks
Rocket attacks at airport on Wednesday killed at least 26, injured over 100
Sun, 03 Jan 2021 14:52:00 +0200Turkey: 3 YPG/PKK terrorists 'neutralized' in N.Syria
Terrorists attempted to infiltrate, attack anti-terror operations zone, says Defense Ministry
Sun, 03 Jan 2021 14:50:18 +0200Pro-Iran militia says won’t attack US Embassy in Iraq
US vowed to retaliate any attack by pro-Iran militias in Iraq on Soleimaini’s death anniversary
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 15:36:09 +0200Palestinian hero scared dozens of Israelis
Far-right Israelis attacked a Palestinian vehicle in Al-Quds with stones, batons and sharp tools. Getting out of the vehicle, the Palestinian alone repelled the attackers. The Israeli attackers were only able to muster their courage when the Palestin...
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 14:40:58 +0200Children in Masjids
Children playing freely in the mosque...
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 14:39:01 +0200A wonderful recitation from the Holy Quran
A wonderful recitation from the Holy Quran
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 13:39:50 +0200Kashmir: 225 militants, 60 security men killed in 2020
Amid rising concerns over “extrajudicial killings” and “fake encounters” in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, the police chief in the region said Thursday a total of 225 “militants” were killed in the disputed region in 2020.
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 13:07:53 +0200Malaysia, Singapore cancel high-speed railway project
Malaysia to compensate Singapore for cancellation of 350-kilometer high-speed rail line
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 12:36:00 +0200Turkey neutralizes 3 YPG/PKK terrorists in N.Syria
Terrorists attempted to infiltrate into Operation Peace Spring zone, says Turkish National Defense Ministry
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 15:56:58 +0200A short introduction about occupied Palestine
A short introduction about occupied Palestine...
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 14:59:21 +0200Istanbul during the Ottoman period
The old photographs of Istanbul, which have changed over the years, will amaze you ...
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 13:47:49 +0200The borders of the Ottoman Empire
The borders of the Ottoman Empire from its foundation to the present day...
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 16:55:31 +0200Pakistan air force gets latest fighter jets
Country also starts production of multirole fighter aircraft JF-17 Thunder Block III.
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 15:37:15 +0200Explosion moment in Yemen
Blasts hit Aden airport as new gov’t arrives. Cause of explosions not yet known
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 14:37:46 +02002 Saudi soldiers killed near Yemen border
Details on time, circumstances of their deaths not disclosed
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 14:32:56 +0200'Turkey neutralized 3,646 terrorists in 2020'
Terrorists neutralized in over 200 operations carried out in Turkey and across its border, says defense minister
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 14:28:31 +0200Iran to resume gas supplies to Iraq
Iran’s state gas company slashed gas supplies to Iraq over outstanding arrears
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 14:26:04 +0200Free trade deal eases Turkey-UK trade target of $20B
The free trade agreement signed by Turkey and the UK on Tuesday will ease the two countries' bilateral trade target of $20 billion, said a top official.
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 14:19:01 +0200Blasts hit Aden airport as new gov’t arrives
Blasts hit Aden airport as new gov’t arrives. Cause of explosions not yet known
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 11:51:40 +0200Lovely moments of father and son during prayer
While the father is praying, his son is playing games on him. Here are those moments that make you smile ...
Tue, 29 Dec 2020 15:24:37 +0200Powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake jolts Croatia
Earthquake occurrs at depth of 10 kilometers in Petrinje town of central Sisak region
Tue, 29 Dec 2020 12:23:00 +0200Lawyers in Morocco sue over normalization with Israel
Deal with Israel contrary to Morocco's Constitution, international legitimacy, UN and Vienna conventions.
Tue, 29 Dec 2020 12:20:16 +0200Ukraine withdraws from another CIS agreement
Agreement poses threat to Ukraine when 'Russia's armed aggression' taken into consideration, says Vasyl Mokan
Tue, 29 Dec 2020 12:12:35 +020012-member African Union delegation arrives in Pakistan
Delegates visiting on invitation of Senate chairman Sadiq Sanjrani
Tue, 29 Dec 2020 12:05:07 +0200Turkey 'neutralizes' 2 PKK terrorists in northern Iraq
Air-backed operation carried out in Avasin-Basyan region, says National Defense Ministry
Tue, 29 Dec 2020 12:00:58 +0200Qatar-Bahrain rift imperils possible Gulf rapprochement
Qatar recently informed UNSC that 4 Bahraini fighter jets violated its airspace
Tue, 29 Dec 2020 11:46:53 +0200India detects 6 cases of new COVID-19 variant
Around 33,000 passengers from UK arrived in India between Nov. 25, Dec. 23
Mon, 28 Dec 2020 16:03:33 +0200Iran: Court sentences Azerbaijani human rights activist
Ali Azizi sentenced to 6 years for anti-Syrian regime propaganda and membership to opposition front.
Mon, 28 Dec 2020 15:59:39 +0200Belarus set to deliberate on constitutional reform
All-Belarusian People's Assembly to be held on Feb. 11-12, 2021, says president
Mon, 28 Dec 2020 15:51:36 +0200The hidden beauty of Mesopotamian marchlands
Most of population living in Iraqi Marshlands had to migrate during Iran-Iraq war due to Saddam’s draining policy
Mon, 28 Dec 2020 14:09:30 +0200Bangladesh relocates more Rohingya to remote island
Rights groups concerned over safety of refugees in Bhasan Char island, Bangladesh calls island ‘completely safe’
Mon, 28 Dec 2020 14:05:22 +0200Trump signs Taiwan act into law, angering rival China
US President Donald Trump on Sunday signed the Taiwan Assurance Act into law, which was part of the wider $1.4 trillion federal government spending bill for the fiscal year of 2021.
Mon, 28 Dec 2020 13:54:50 +0200Oil down on demand fears from spread of virus variant
US President Donald Trump finally signs pandemic relief pack, boosting hopes for economic recovery in country
Mon, 28 Dec 2020 13:45:44 +0200Uganda bans New Year celebrations
Authorities urge public to stay at home and celebrate with family
Mon, 28 Dec 2020 13:44:00 +0200Less than 2M Americans vaccinated against virus so far
Almost two million people in the US have been vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the most recent figures from the national public health institute.
Mon, 28 Dec 2020 12:12:56 +0200Armenia violates cease-fire again in Nagorno-Karabakh
Armenian forces in Nagorno-Karabakh violated cease-fire on Sunday and martyred an Azerbaijani soldier, the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry said on Monday.
Mon, 28 Dec 2020 11:23:49 +0200Turkey neutralizes 20 PKK terrorists in northern Syria
Turkish security forces have “neutralized” 20 YPG/PKK terrorists in northern Syria, the country's National Defense Ministry said on Monday.
Mon, 28 Dec 2020 10:37:12 +0200Secrets of Hagia Sophia from Vikings to Muslims
Hagia Sophia, hides many interesting details.
Sat, 26 Dec 2020 12:57:10 +0200Protestors demand Armenian premier’s resignation
Demonstrators shut down traffic in capital, opposition urge Armenians to join protest
Sat, 26 Dec 2020 12:52:51 +0200Turkey 'neutralizes' 5 YPG/PKK terrorist in N. Syria
Terrorists were trying to infiltrate into operation area, Defense Ministry says
Sat, 26 Dec 2020 10:49:22 +0200Clashes between rival groups in S.Africa leave 7 dead
Clashes between rival minibus taxi operators common in South Africa where millions depend on taxis to commute
Sat, 26 Dec 2020 09:34:25 +0200Israel launches airstrikes on Gaza Strip
Israeli warplanes conducted airstrikes in the blockaded Gaza Strip, local sources said early Saturday.
Fri, 25 Dec 2020 16:55:35 +0200Gorgeous photos in Camlica Mosque
The largest mosque in Turkey, Çamlıca Mosque (Turkish: Büyük Çamlıca Camii) is a place of Islamic worship which was completed and opened in March 2019.
Fri, 25 Dec 2020 15:11:25 +0200China to launch space station cabinet next spring
Chief designer says China ‘completed research and development work for space station core cabinet’
Fri, 25 Dec 2020 15:07:10 +0200Japan charts plan for vaccination amid rising virus
With ageing population, Japan is witnessing record spike in deadly coronavirus infections
Fri, 25 Dec 2020 14:26:27 +0200Greece doubling territorial waters in Ionian Sea
Supreme Court approves decree doubling Greece’s territorial waters in Ionian Sea facing Italy, local media reports
Fri, 25 Dec 2020 12:36:47 +0200Zimbabwe: Rising number of strokes take lives, livelihoods
Reeling under frail economy, cases of strokes are rising in Zimbabwe due to diabetes and hypertension
Fri, 25 Dec 2020 11:57:45 +0200Turkey attracts 12M tourists in first 11 months of 2020
Historic city of Istanbul continues to be top tourist destination, drawing more than 38% of all foreign visitors
Thu, 24 Dec 2020 14:16:56 +02001M children 'on brink' of starvation in South Sudan
Save the Children warns of devastating large-scale hunger crisis among children in Eastern African country
Thu, 24 Dec 2020 14:14:07 +0200Trump to hold Iran responsible if any American killed
President’s warning comes days after US embassy in Bagdad hit by several rockets
Thu, 24 Dec 2020 13:59:52 +0200Oil prices climb as US oil inventories fall
Crude oil inventories in US fall by 600,000 barrels for week ending Dec. 18
Thu, 24 Dec 2020 13:55:26 +0200COVID-19: Daily infections in Ukraine surpass 1 million
11,490 coronavirus cases recorded over past day for 1.1-million caseload so far, official data show
Thu, 24 Dec 2020 13:41:41 +0200Bangsamoro Parliament approves $1.5B budget for 2021
Financial package to focus on reviving economy and deliver basic services amid COVID-19 pandemic
Thu, 24 Dec 2020 13:39:26 +0200Turkey investigating drone found at Incirlik Air Base
Crashed drone found Wednesday at 10th Tanker Base Command area at air base
Thu, 24 Dec 2020 13:35:54 +0200China suspends UK flights amid new virus strain
Newly discovered variant of COVID-19 is reported to be spreading 70% faster
Thu, 24 Dec 2020 13:17:54 +0200Turkey conducts submarine defense rocket fire drill
As part of naval defense training, submarine defense rocket was fired by TCG BODRUM corvette in Aegean Sea
Wed, 23 Dec 2020 14:27:32 +0200Multi-party coalition wins local polls in Kashmir
People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration clinches 110 of 280 District Development Council seats
Wed, 23 Dec 2020 14:25:30 +0200Oil prices down over pandemic-driven demand fears
Further fueling weak demand fears, US crude oil inventories are forecast to rise by 2.7 million barrels, API figures show.
Wed, 23 Dec 2020 14:21:26 +0200Israel: Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest draft-dodger's arrest
Demonstrators opposed to compulsory military service block roads in Al-Quds.
Wed, 23 Dec 2020 14:16:39 +0200Hamas decries Morocco-Israel normalization of ties
Morocco became 4th Arab country to normalize relations with Israel in 2020 after UAE, Bahrain and Sudan
Wed, 23 Dec 2020 14:13:54 +0200Morocco, US, Israel sign tripartite cooperation deal
Parties agree to establish mutual communication offices within 2 weeks, according to Moroccan foreign minister
Wed, 23 Dec 2020 14:10:14 +0200Putin, Macron discuss Nagorno-Karabakh in phone call
Russian president and his French counterpart confirm readiness for further coordination in region
Wed, 23 Dec 2020 14:08:43 +0200Israel to hold snap election in March
Parliament fails to meet deadline for passing budget, triggering 4th election in under 2 years
Wed, 23 Dec 2020 14:05:30 +0200Paris police banned from using surveillance drones
Capturing and recording data infringes freedom of demonstrators, says France’s highest administrative court
Wed, 23 Dec 2020 14:03:29 +0200Russia sends 300 military instructors to CAR
Russian Foreign Ministry voices serious concern over destabilization in Central African Republic by paramilitary groups
Wed, 23 Dec 2020 14:01:32 +0200Armenian opposition urges PM Pashinyan to quit
Protesters block roads, chant anti-government slogans
Tue, 22 Dec 2020 13:04:58 +0200Tehran, Kabul look to finalize long-term strategic pact
Afghan National Security Adviser Mohib held talks in Tehran, 1 week after Iran’s deputy foreign minister visited Kabul
Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:53:59 +0200Turkey ‘neutralizes’ 7 YPG/PKK terrorists in N.Syria
Terrorists attempt to infiltrate into Operation Peace Spring area, says National Defense Ministry
Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:30:24 +0200Germany against arms embargo on Turkey
Foreign Minister Heiko Maas says embargo not correct strategically since Turkey is NATO member.
Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:11:49 +0200Israel launches 1st direct flight with Morocco
Morocco became 4th Arab country to normalize relations with Israel in 2020
Mon, 21 Dec 2020 14:01:17 +0200South Korea toughens restrictions amid virus spike
Authorities ban gathering of 5 or more people in capital areas ahead of New Year celebrations
Mon, 21 Dec 2020 13:50:22 +0200Morocco suspends flights with UK over virus variant
Last week, UK announced a fast-spreading new strain of the coronavirus
Sun, 20 Dec 2020 18:16:50 +0200Iraq’s central bank devalues national currency
Iraq says devaluation is necessary to overcome economic crisis brought by low oil prices
Sun, 20 Dec 2020 16:32:37 +0200Hamas slams UAE over pro-Israel statements
Controversial US-brokered deal to normalize UAE relations with Israel blasted for harming Palestinian cause