World Bulletin
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:23:33 +0200Stronger EU is stronger NATO: Top EU official
NATO chief, president of European Council committed to cooperation ahead of EU leaders’ summit.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:19:33 +0200Turkey’s Anzer honey gets geographical indication
Anzer honey has been produced in northeastern Rize province since Ottoman period.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:17:01 +0200India, China bid to repair soured bilateral ties
Foreign ministers of two countries discuss bilateral relations, Line of Actual Control over phone
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:15:22 +0200Karabakh deal in effect amid crisis in Armenia: Russia
Kremlin spokesman Peskov says political crisis in Armenia does not affect implementation of agreement on Nagorno-Karabakh
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 12:58:50 +0200Death toll in Egypt from boat accident climbs to 14
Boat carrying 20 people capsized in Lake Mariout, west of Alexandria city.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 12:48:40 +0200Hamas misrepresented in mass media: Israeli historian
Participants in online seminar highlight resistance group’s efforts in Palestinian struggle, forging ties with countries
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:20:59 +0200Syria: 3 civilians wounded in bomb attack in Afrin
Attackers detonate bomb-laden vehicle in Afrin district
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:15:29 +0200Pakistan, Sri Lanka discuss 'broad-based' partnership
Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan meets Sri Lankan counterpart, president on 2-day official visit.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:10:03 +0200EU commercial vehicle market narrows 7.2% in January
Commercial vehicle sales down in all EU countries, except France, last month
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:08:12 +0200Russian mercenaries seen in Sirte city: Libyan army
Libyan military describes activities of Wagner mercenaries as violation of cease-fire agreement
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:01:10 +0200US: Secretary of state hails confirmation of UN envoy
Newly confirmed Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield says her focus will be on restoring American leadership at UN.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:57:37 +0200Russia urges US to step up efforts on Iran nuclear deal
Russian foreign minister says issue of Iran nuclear deal needs 'constructive approach'
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:45:57 +0200Environmental disasters across globe in January 2021
At least 21 people killed, 63,608 are displaced due to floods that inundated 11 regencies, cities in Indonesia
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:42:23 +0200Annual NATO drill gets underway in Italy
Annual NATO Dynamic Manta, advanced anti-surface, anti-submarine warfare exercise to run through March 5.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:58:40 +0200Australia halts advertising campaign on Facebook
Move comes after Facebook blocks users in Australia from viewing or sharing news content on its platform
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:52:19 +0200EU seeks to bring back Iran, US to nuclear deal
EU foreign affairs ministers discuss revival of Iran nuclear deal, sanctions on Russia, Myanmar
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:50:55 +0200UN chief urges Myanmar to respect people's will
Speaking at Human Rights Council meeting, Antonio Guterres also talks about ethnic cleansing of Rohingya in Myanmar
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:46:27 +0200Protesters huge crowed dares Myanmar's military rule
Amid shutter down strike, security forces block roads leading to UN office and embassies in Yangon
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:45:06 +0200Italy's ambassador to DR Congo killed in convoy attack
Italian Foreign Ministry says carabiniere officer also died in ambush on UN MONUSCO stabilization force convoy
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:36:34 +0200Rail services resume in Kashmir after 11 months
Train services were shut after detection of 1st coronavirus case in region on March 18 last year
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 16:41:18 +0200Why India skipped Iran-Russia drill at last minute
Confusion about India's participation in naval drill in North Indian Ocean leads to conflicting reports.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 16:36:44 +0200Afghanistan: Kabul bombings kill 5, injure 2
No responsibility immediately claimed for bomb attacks, says police spokesman in capital Kabul
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:23:50 +0200Syria releases Israeli woman in Russian-brokered swap
This comes after Israeli authorities release from prison 2 Syrian shepherds arrested 2 weeks ago
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:18:54 +0200Serbian Orthodox Church elects new patriarch
59-year-old Metropolitan of Zagreb-Ljubljana Porfirije Peric becomes head of Serbian Orthodox Church
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:08:37 +0200Algerian president dissolves parliament for early polls
Cabinet reshuffle to take place in 48 hours, says President Abdelmadjid Tebboune
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:05:39 +0200Kashmir's status change poses risk to minorities: UN
UN experts say India's decision to end Jammu and Kashmir's autonomy could curtail Muslim political participation
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:39:51 +0200Kosovo: Opposition leader declares victory in elections
This great victory will lead us to justice without revenge, says Albin Kurti
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:38:33 +0200Egypt to reopen its embassy in Libya
Egyptian delegation’s official visit to be second to Tripoli since 2014
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:37:00 +0200Syria claims Israel targeted Damascus
Assad regime says it intercepted missiles fired by Israel.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:35:13 +0200Oil prices hit 13-month high with demand optimism
Rising tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen along with positive developments on US relief pack also boost oil prices.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:33:24 +0200Turkish lira hits highest value against US dollar in 6 months
US dollar/Turkish lira exchange rate falls below 7 for first time since Aug. 5 last year
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:20:22 +0200Iraq PM says killers of activists arrested in Basra
Al-Kadhimi says gang responsible for killing activists and journalists arrested.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 17:12:05 +0200Oil prices down after low demand forecast from OPEC,IEA
However, ongoing production cuts from OPEC and non-OPEC limit further declines
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 17:10:30 +0200Pakistan: Multinational naval exercise begins
Some 45 countries, including Turkey and Russia, taking part in week-long naval drill
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 17:05:46 +0200Magnitude 4.5 earthquake strikes northern Turkey
Quake shakes Kastamonu province; no casualties reported so far
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:34:27 +0200Istanbul: Uighurs demand to know families' whereabouts
Demonstrators voice anger at China's alleged systematic campaign against Uighurs, ask for help contacting families
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:22:56 +0200Iran holds military drill, says ready for 'any threat'
IRGC, armed forces have held series of exercises in recent months amid escalating tensions in Persian Gulf
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:19:59 +0200Coalition destroys Houthi drone in Saudi Arabia
Coalition terms rebel attack as 'systematic and deliberate attempt' to target civilians in Saudi Arabia
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:15:53 +0200Egypt pledges support for Libya’s interim government
Egypt's position on Libyan crisis has witnessed remarkable shift, especially after failure of warlord Khalifa Haftar.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:10:29 +0200Israel detains 31 Palestinians in West Bank raids
Israeli army usually carries out incursions into West Bank cities, towns, claiming to arrest wanted Palestinians
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:00:46 +0200Anti-coup protests continue amid fear of crackdown
Workers across major cities go on strike for 5th day as demonstrators continue to demand return to civilian rule
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:57:51 +0200Israeli army says suspect broke into Nevatim Air Base
A suspect broke into the Nevatim Air Base in the northern Negev Desert on Monday night, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement on Tuesday.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:54:06 +0200Egypt opens Gaza crossing in both directions
It is unclear how many days crossing will remain open.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:49:21 +0200Yemen: US policy shift in great game
Experts say ending transfer of missiles, intelligence with Arab allies’ signals carrot to Iran to rejoin nuclear deal
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:46:22 +0200France: Muslims continue to protest Islamic charter
Islamic Council of Savoie Region latest group to reject government’s Charter of Principles of Islam in France
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:30:08 +0200Dozens of Israeli settlers break into Al-Aqsa complex
Israeli settlers regularly storm the site under police protection.
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:52:12 +02003 feared hurt in Japan submarine collision
Japanese submarine collides with private vessel off Kochi province
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:44:27 +0200Turkish foreign minister to begin Gulf tour Tuesday
Mevlut Cavusoglu set to visit to Kuwait, Oman and Qatar, hold talks with his counterparts, other high-level authorities.
Sat, 06 Feb 2021 17:30:15 +0200C.African Republic extends state of emergency
Premier congratulates armed forces for fighting to restore order, security, country extends state of emergency for 6 months
Sat, 06 Feb 2021 17:27:12 +0200Palestinian groups hold talks with Iran envoy in Moscow
Hamas, Islamic Jihad delegations hold talks with Iran’s ambassador in Russia on Palestinian developments.
Sat, 06 Feb 2021 17:23:35 +0200Myanmar shuts down internet amid anti-coup protests
Protest erupt in several cities, police block roads, no report of violence yet.
Sat, 06 Feb 2021 17:18:46 +0200Turkey, Greece conclude technical meetings
Military delegations from both countries discuss de-confliction mechanism at NATO headquarters in Brussels
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 17:01:07 +0200Interesting invention in Japan
Underground park for bicycles established in Japan
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:37:00 +0200The Dukha Turks: Last of Mongolia's reindeer people
For thousands of years, the Dukha people, also known as the Tsaatans, have lived in the remote, deep forest of northern Mongolia.
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:58:53 +0200Egypt frees Al Jazeera reporter after 4 years: Sources
No statement issued on matter by Egyptian authorities, Al Jazeera, or Hussein's family
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 13:16:51 +0200Israeli army gunfire kills Palestinian man in West Bank
Body of young Palestinian man reportedly being held by Israeli authorities
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:51:16 +0200Apple, Hyundai-Kia close on autonomous electric vehicle
iPhone maker demands control in software, hardware of Apple Car
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:48:22 +0200Israeli premier postpones UAE, Bahrain trip again
Benjamin Netanyahu cancels 1st trip to Gulf states since normalization for 3rd time
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:47:18 +0200Myanmar blocks access to Facebook after military coup
Southeast Asian nation's military government orders temporary shutdown to avoid 'misunderstandings before public'
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:43:01 +0200Rohingya fear another crackdown after Myanmar coup
Refugees worried about loved ones in home country.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:44:43 +0200Baghdad, Erbil dispute pushes Sulaymaniyah to leave KRG
In case central gov't, KRG fail to agree on 2021 budget, Sulaymaniyah may discuss financial problems directly with Baghdad
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:40:06 +0200Iran frees 2 soldiers kidnapped in Pakistan
Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) said on Wednesday it had freed two soldiers in an intelligence operation inside Pakistan’s territory.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:20:03 +0200G7 states, EU jointly condemn coup in Myanmar
Foreign ministers of major world powers call on Myanmar’s military to restore power to democratically elected government
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:11:29 +0200Iraqi foreign minister visits Tehran for talks
Visit comes amid reports of Iraqi mediation between Iran and US to ease their tension
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:03:45 +0200Azerbaijan says Armenian army violated cease-fire
Armenian troops fire machine guns from occupied village in Azerbaijan’s Gazakh region, border authorities say
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 15:59:20 +0200Two killed, five wounded in 3 blasts in Kabul
Afghan security officials carry vehicle damaged after the blast in Kabul, Afghanistan on February 02, 2021. Three blasts happened in different parts of Kabul in less than three hours on Tuesday morning, at least two people dead including Mohammad Ati...
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 15:31:22 +0200Turkey neutralizes 10 PKK terrorists in northern Iraq
Terrorists were neutralized in air operation in Qandil region, says National Defense Ministry
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 11:48:17 +0200Turkey ‘neutralizes’ 3 YPG/PKK terrorists in N.Syria
Terrorists attempted to infiltrate Turkey’s cross-border anti-terror operation areas, says National Defense Ministry
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 15:08:46 +0200Winter difficulties in Syria's Idlib
Syrian kids try to get warm around fire near their makeshift tentas rain and cold weather, which was effective tents in Kafr Lusin district where infrastructure services were insufficient, made the lives of the residents difficult during winter seaso...
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 14:54:06 +0200Egypt reopens Gaza crossing for four days
Rafah crossing will remain open in both directions for four days
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 14:51:46 +0200Series of earthquakes shake western Turkey
3 earthquakes with magnitude 5.1 and 4.8 hit coastal Izmir province
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 14:47:06 +0200Germany condemns Myanmar coup ‘in strongest terms’
Foreign Minister Maas calls on military to immediately release Counsellor Suu Kyi, President Myint, other politicians
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 10:47:33 +0200Myanmar's military seizes power, declares emergency
Military detains de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi, President Win Myint, other political leaders over alleged voter fraud
Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:21:12 +0200Turkey, Iran, Russia urge compromise in Syria talks
Astana format guarantors hail 5th meeting of Syrian Constitutional Committee, urge independence from 'foreign interference'
Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:18:30 +0200France: Islamophobic attacks up sharply last year
There were 235 attacks against Muslims in 2019, up 53%, says head of monitoring group
Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:12:56 +0200China invalidates British National Overseas passports
Britain announces special visas for Hong Kongers, allowing them to live, work in country.
Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:51:00 +0200Bangladesh relocates more Rohingya to remote island
Island in Bay of Bengal prone to natural disasters, rights groups say
Thu, 28 Jan 2021 16:38:06 +0200Armored vehicles manufactured by Turkish companies
Armored vehicles manufactured by Turkish companies
Thu, 28 Jan 2021 12:06:47 +0200Iranian foreign minister to visit Turkey on Friday
Bilateral ties, views on regional, global issues to be discussed during Javad Zarif’s visit, Turkish Foreign Ministry says.
Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:45:08 +0200Lebanon: Clashes between protesters, police leave 226 injured
Protesters gather in Sahet Al Nour in center of Tripoli and try to storm government building in square
Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:32:34 +0200Qatar Airways resumes flights to United Arab Emirates
Flag carrier resumes service to UAE after more than 3-year suspension
Wed, 27 Jan 2021 14:52:40 +0200Jordan says repair works at Al-Aqsa complex resumed
Israel prevented workers from carrying out restoration works at Dome of the Rock mosque at Al-Aqsa compound
Wed, 27 Jan 2021 14:50:25 +0200Israeli army razes several structures in West Bank
Israel cites lack of building permit for demolishing mosque under construction south of Hebron
Wed, 27 Jan 2021 14:46:16 +0200India farmers return to protest camps after clashes
Farmers say their 'peaceful struggle' against 3 controversial farm laws will continue
Wed, 27 Jan 2021 14:38:36 +0200NATO military chiefs meet in Brussels
Turkish Chief of General Staff Yasar Guler attends 185th Military Committee in Chiefs of Defense session via video link
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:52:12 +0200Azerbaijani leader, top Iranian diplomat meet in Baku
Ilham Aliyev, Javad Zarif discuss bilateral ties, future plans for Azerbaijan-Iran cooperation
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:22:26 +0200Turkey launches anti-terrorism operation in southeast
Operation carried out in Mardin province to ensure people's safety, neutralize PKK terrorists
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:19:48 +0200Greece signs deal with France to buy fighter jets
Country will spend €2.5 billion on new and used aircraft despite economic hardships
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:51:41 +0200Qatar denounces attempt to target Saudi capital
Gulf country says Saturday’s attack dangerous act against civilians, violates all international norms
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:47:14 +0200Biden keeps Europe, Brazil travel ban, adds SAfrica
Ban includes US noncitizens in Europe's Schengen area, UK, Ireland, Brazil, South Africa
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:04:44 +0200Oil prices down over rising COVID-19 cases, lockdowns
Brent is still under pressure of protracted lockdowns due to second wave of coronavirus
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:01:58 +0200Perpetrators of deadly Baghdad attack were Iraqis: army
2 suicide bombers detonated explosives in area near al-Tayaran Square on Jan. 21
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:51:18 +0200Iran’s FM happy to see Azerbaijan regain territories
Javad Zarif also scheduled to visit Armenia, Russia, Turkey as part of regional tour which had previously been postponed
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:51:18 +0200Australia halts quarantine free travel with New Zealand
Air New Zealand also makes mask mandatory on all fights.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:42:51 +0200Portugal re-elects president despite low turnout
Center-right politician won landslide victory with 60.7% of votes
Sat, 23 Jan 2021 14:20:03 +0200Iraq says 3 rockets fired at Baghdad airport
Three rockets struck the vicinity of Baghdad International Airport, according to the Iraqi Defense Ministry on Saturday.
Sat, 23 Jan 2021 14:17:22 +0200Land mine in Somali capital kills at least 5
No group has yet claimed responsibility for deadly bombing, which hit vehicle of former lawmaker, who was injured
Sat, 23 Jan 2021 14:14:35 +0200New phase in anti-terror op launched in eastern Turkey
Fresh campaign in domestic operation against terrorists launched in eastern Mt. Agri as part of Operation Eren-3
Sat, 23 Jan 2021 14:10:52 +0200Trump impeachment trial to commence week of Feb. 8
Jan. 6 'was a day none of us will ever forget,' says Senate majority leader
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:04:36 +0200Russia welcomes US decision to extend nuclear arms control pact
We welcome the political will but everything depends on details of proposal, says Kremlin spokesperson.