World Bulletin
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:01:47 +0200US says China committed 'possibly genocide' in Xinjiang
'Chinese government intentionally working to destroy Uighur, other minority families, religious adherence,' report says
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:32:15 +0200Syrian National Army thwarts infiltration attempt
Regime forces suffer heavy losses, say Syrian National Army sources
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:24:34 +0200Kazakhstan Cabinet resigns after parliamentary polls
President Tokayev signs decree allowing current Cabinet members to continue their duties until new government is formed
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:20:27 +0200Iranian-Chinese bitcoin farm shut amid power outages
Unprecedented surge in demand for electricity has led to frequent blackouts in country in recent weeks
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:13:52 +0200German economy narrows for 1st time in 11 years
Pandemic hits industry and services sectors in Germany, says statistics office
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:02:17 +0200Israeli army detains 41 Palestinians across West Bank
Increase in number of virus infections put detainees’ lives in ‘double danger,’ says Palestinian Prisoners Society
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:44:42 +0200Large fire devastates Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh
Victims have been relocated and no deaths reported, says refugee commissioner
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:41:53 +0200New Jordanian government wins confidence vote
Lawmakers vote 88-38 in favor of new government headed by Premier Bishr Al-Khasawneh
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:39:13 +0200Turkish, Azerbaijani ministers discuss post-war developments
Turkey to continue supporting Azerbaijan in building peace, says Mevlut Cavusoglu
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:28:54 +0200Air in Tehran ‘unbreathable’ as pollution peaks
This year has seen air quality index touching dangerously high levels not only in Tehran but also other major cities.
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:40:12 +0200Iran launches missile drill amid tensions
Tensions in the region between Tehran, Washington soaring in final days of Trump administration
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:34:27 +0200Any EU state can sue Facebook: Advocate general
EU court’s advisory opinion says all EU countries can challenge Facebook for data privacy breaches
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 13:56:44 +0200Israel approves new 530 settler homes in East Jerusalem
New units include 400 in Gilo settlement and 130 units in Ramat Shlomo settlement
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 13:54:14 +0200Opposition leader Navalny to return to Russia
Russian opposition leader plans to return on Sunday, he announces on Twitter.
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 13:49:07 +020025 killed as Israel launches attacks in eastern Syria
Attacks target position of regime forces, pro-Iran militias in Deir ez-Zor and Al-Bukamal
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 13:45:13 +0200Kuwaiti government resigns amid dispute with parliament
Resignation came 1 month after government was formed
Tue, 12 Jan 2021 17:03:26 +0200Sudan-Ethiopia military conflict looms as tension rises
Sudanese military source says Ethiopian raids resulted in death of civilians
Tue, 12 Jan 2021 16:56:13 +02003 terrorists ‘neutralized’ in eastern Turkey
Anti-terror operations carried out in eastern Bitlis province, says Interior Ministry
Tue, 12 Jan 2021 13:29:16 +0200EU urges Iran to fulfill obligations of nuclear deal
EU continues to support Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, says Josep Borrell
Tue, 12 Jan 2021 13:26:39 +0200Facebook aims to legalize use or sell WhatsApp users' data
Terming data valuable asset, experts believe it can be used for building perception management.
Tue, 12 Jan 2021 13:24:34 +0200Oman's sultan issues decree to appoint crown prince
Another decree issued to set new mechanism for power transfer
Tue, 12 Jan 2021 13:12:10 +0200Trump era staggers to its end… For now
Donald Trump is simply the current manifestation of trends in US society and politics that have been developing for decades
Mon, 11 Jan 2021 16:38:54 +0200Turkish forces destroy 6 PKK terrorist shelters
Gendarmerie command destroys terror group’s shelters, supplies, ammunition in eastern Turkey
Mon, 11 Jan 2021 16:31:08 +0200Israeli PM approves 800 new settlement units in W. Bank
The new settlement units will be constructed in the northern West Bank
Mon, 11 Jan 2021 16:28:06 +0200Palestine to sue buyers of Israeli settlement products
Threat came one day after first commercial shipment of goods from Israeli settlements was flown to UAE
Mon, 11 Jan 2021 16:23:03 +0200Assad’s cousin calls on regime to abide by Constitution
Syrian business tycoon Makhlouf demands Assad implement constitutional articles protecting private property
Mon, 11 Jan 2021 11:48:11 +0200Ruling party leads in Kazakhstan's parliamentary polls
Nur Otan party wins nearly 72% of Sunday’s vote
Mon, 11 Jan 2021 11:41:36 +02003 killed, over 62,000 evacuated as floods hit Thailand
13 evacuation points opened for affected families, says Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department
Mon, 11 Jan 2021 11:37:25 +0200Biden team wants better ties: Turkish official
'Our contacts with the transition team so far are very positive,' says Turkey's presidential spokesman in TV interview
Sat, 09 Jan 2021 18:05:32 +0200Indonesian aircraft with 62 on board missing
Sriwijaya Air SJY 182 flying from capital Jakarta to Pontianak lost contact at 2.40 pm local time, say authorities
Sat, 09 Jan 2021 14:09:16 +0200Twitter permanently suspends Trump's account
'We have permanently suspended the account due to the risk of further incitement of violence,' says company
Sat, 09 Jan 2021 14:06:26 +0200Turkish World cultural atlas introduced in Kazakhstan
Prepared by International Turkic Academy, Turkish World: Historical and Cultural Atlas promoted in Nur-Sultan
Sat, 09 Jan 2021 13:56:44 +0200Elderly Palestinian wounded by Israeli soldiers
72-year-old Suleyman al-Hezalin assaulted during peaceful West Bank protest
Sat, 09 Jan 2021 13:36:48 +0200Japan, Brazil sign deal for Amazon's biodiversity
Japanese, Brazilian foreign ministers agree to coordinate in fields of digital economy, environmental protection, says Kyodo
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:38:59 +0200Israeli police prevent entry to Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israeli police did not allow Palestinians to enter the Masjid al-Aqsa, citing Kovid-19 measures as a reason. Palestinians who wanted to pray in front of the Old City gates were removed from the area.
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 14:58:52 +0200Sri Lanka sticks to cremate COVID-19 Muslim victims
Government decision based on CCPDL report also recommended burial of COVID-19 victims as another safe method.
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 14:55:35 +0200Screen time for children leads to sleep problem: Doctor
Use of mobile phones, tablets should be restricted, especially before bedtime, says Turkish doctor
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 12:09:11 +0200Israel detains Palestinian elder for using slingshot
Said Arma's photo went viral last week using slingshot against Israeli forces
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 11:38:16 +0200Death toll rises to 5 at Capitol riots in US capital
Officer Brian D. Sicknick becomes 5th person to die from Wednesday's riots in Washington, DC
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 11:34:57 +0200Oil prices up still buoyed by OPEC+ output cut
Oil prices started Friday with increases, boosted by Saudi Arabia’s voluntary oil production cut decision to end friction between OPEC+ countries on output cut rates.
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 11:17:21 +0200Turkey 'neutralizes' 4 PKK terrorists in northern Iraq
Terrorists neutralized in air operations in Avasin and Gara regions, says National Defense Ministry
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 15:49:05 +0200Turkey, Albania discuss defense cooperation
Albanian Prime Minister Rama and Turkish Vice President Oktay visit defense firm in capital Ankara
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 14:27:05 +0200S.Korean officials head to Iran over seized oil tanker
Delegation to negotiate release of tanker, crew seized by Iranian authorities in waters of Persian Gulf
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 14:17:34 +0200YPG/PKK siege on Syria zone ends as Russia steps in
Terror group, Assad regime forces release detainees in NE Syria after successful mediation by Russians, sources say.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 14:14:01 +0200Bomb attack in Somalia kills 3, injures 7
Country's prison chief escapes attack claimed by al-Shabaab
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 14:05:07 +0200More US officials mull resigning after Capitol chaos
Several senior White House officials step down after Trump’s supporters storm Capitol building
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.