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Mon, 22 Mar 2021 14:16:31 +0200
Greece resumes flights to Turkey, Albania, N. Macedonia
Ban relaxed to allow arrivals also from UK, EU member states, and Schengen zone

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 14:15:22 +0200
Massive fire breaks out at Rohingya camp in Bangladesh
At least 3 dead, many missing, eyewitness says, authorities trying to contain blaze

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 14:13:26 +0200
Myanmar: Junta continues to kill anti-coup protesters
5 people killed in night raid, local media reports

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:38:08 +0200
US, China open 2-day meeting in Alaska on cold foot
Delegations engage in highly rare public undiplomatic showdown in first face-to-face meeting of Biden era

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:34:04 +0200
Afghan talks must go beyond US - Taliban deal: Turkish envoy
Turkey expects progress on Afghan settlement at Istanbul meeting.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:29:52 +0200
Palestinian wounded as Israeli army fires at protesters
Palestinians hold weekly protest in eastern Nablus against illegal Israeli settlements

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:28:32 +0200
224 people killed since Myanmar coup: Rights group
At least 2,258 people arrested, convicted, or sentenced in cases related to protests against Feb. 1 military coup

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:27:11 +0200
Archery's popularity in Turkey taking flight
Turkey now boasts around 5,000 licensed archers, says official of Traditional Turkish Archery Federation

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:25:40 +0200
Afghanistan welcomes Moscow conference’s resolution
Russia, US, China, and Pakistan urge warring Afghan factions to reach negotiated political settlement

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:23:34 +0200
Gov't struggles may restart in post-ballot Israel: Poll
Poll suggests no party will get simple majority needed to form gov't with just days until 4th general election in 2 years

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:22:24 +0200
Turkish, Iranian foreign ministers meet in Istanbul
Mevlut Cavusoglu, Javad Zarif meet at Dolmabahce Office, diplomatic sources say.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:50:15 +0200
Spain’s ruling coalition in disarray over rent control
Unidas Podemos warns Socialists they will have to 'change partners' if more is not done to battle rising rents

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:23:04 +0200
Putin wishes Biden 'good health' in response to criticism
Russian President says 'we always see our own qualities in other person and think that he is same as we are'

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:19:10 +0200
G7, EU condemn Russia's Crimea annexation on 7th anniversary
'We condemn Russia’s violations of human rights on peninsula, particularly of Crimean Tatars,' joint statement says.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:07:04 +0200
'Talks in US a good start but China under no illusions'
Chinese ambassador rules out possibility of ‘compromise,’ says Beijing not counting on '1 dialogue to solve all problems'

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:04:42 +0200
Netanyahu claims UAE did not cancel his visit
Israeli premier tells Israeli Army Radio that he would visit the UAE soon

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:02:41 +0200
Afghan peace settlement meeting starts in Moscow
Turkey sends its representatives to meeting in Russian capital attended by China, US, Pakistan, Afghan parties, and Qatar

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:58:18 +0200
Japan: Court orders suspension of nuclear plant
Order issued on appeal by locals living near Tokai No. 2 nuclear power plant in Ibaraki province, reports local media.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:42:51 +0200
Yemen: Houthis announce closure of Sana’a Int’l Airport
Airport will not provide flight services of UN, humanitarian aid organizations due to oil shortage.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:39:09 +0200
Turkey tells EU to refrain from repeating past mistakes
EU must be sincere and act strategically for relations with Turkey to further develop, Foreign Minister Cavusoglu says.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 17:05:22 +0200
Azerbaijan calls on int'l community to press Armenia
Parties should fulfill their responsibilities to ensure sustainable peace in region, says Foreign Minister Bayramov.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:16:18 +0200
Egypt imposes visa fee on nationals of Arab countries
Previous visa fee exemption agreements with Egypt continue in new decision

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:11:19 +0200
Pakistan questions India's inclusion in Afghan talks
Islamabad welcomes US efforts for Afghan peace process, warns of spoilers

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:08:08 +0200
Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan agree to double bilateral trade
Leaders discuss economic, political issues during Kyrgyz president's visit to Uzbekistan

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:06:03 +0200
Magnitude 4 earthquake recorded in eastern Turkey
No casualties reported yet following tremor centered in Agri province

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 16:59:22 +0200
China, Russia, Iran, N. Korea, others form group
'Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations' call for dialogue, tolerance, solidarity

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 16:58:06 +0200
'Turkey, Egypt in diplomatic-level contacts'
Turkey to appoint special envoy for Afghanistan to contribute to peace process, says Foreign Minister Cavusoglu

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 16:56:28 +0200
'Saudi Arabia won't send Rohingya back to Bangladesh'
Some 55,000 Rohingya allegedly reside in Saudi Arabia, many with lost or expired Bangladeshi passports

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 16:54:10 +0200
Over 8M people need urgent aid in South Sudan
Humanitarian agencies have faced increasing threats, attacks against their staff

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 16:46:02 +0200
Europe's industrial output improves slightly in Jan
Highest annual rise posted by Ireland up 27.5%, steepest decline in Portugal down by 6.5%, official figures show

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 16:42:55 +0200
Azerbaijan to hold massive anti-terror drill
10,000 troops to take part in 4-day drill, says Defense Ministry

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 16:40:12 +0200
Saudi Arabia promises Sudan $1.5B grant
Saudi Arabia, UAE pledged $3B to Sudan in 2019 after overthrow of former President Omar al-Bashir

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:15:37 +0200
Libyan parliament voices confidence in new government
On Monday, Libyan parliament began sessions in coastal city of Sirte for vote of confidence in new interim government.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:13:07 +0200
OECD area unemployment rate stable in January
Unemployment rate at 6.8% in January, unchanged from previous month, up 1.5 percentage points y-o-y.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:07:25 +0200
Israel’s Netanyahu set to visit UAE on Thursday
Visit comes less than two weeks before Israel’s general elections

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:01:45 +0200
US: Blinken, Austin to visit Tokyo, Seoul next week
First foreign trip to reaffirm US' commitment to strengthening alliances in Indo-Pacific region, says State Dept.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:45:01 +0200
Why Haredi Jews against coronavirus measures, vaccine?
Haredim accused of spreading pandemic across Israel as they refuse to comply with restrictions.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:41:47 +0200
Saudi-led coalition downs rebel drone from Yemen
On Sunday, coalition intercepted 12 drones, 2 ballistic missiles fired by Houthis

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:36:36 +0200
Russia welcomes US intention to return to Iran deal
Russian foreign minister suggests Iran, US make synchronized steps to restore Iran nuclear deal

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:23:10 +0200
Israel plans to annex parts of West Bank: Minister
Israel postponed controversial plan to annex parts of West Bank last year under international pressure

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:20:58 +0200
Libyan PM-designate in Sirte for unity gov’t vote
Parliament to debate giving confidence to new government.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:19:00 +0200
Myanmar security forces fire on protesters, 4 killed
7 protesters injured by Myanmar junta in northern Kachin state.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:15:40 +0200
Bashar al-Assad became Covid-19
Bashar al-Assad, his wife Asma to quarantine at home for 2-3 weeks after testing positive, says local media

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:23:33 +0200
Stronger 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 +0200
Turkey’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 +0200
India, 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 +0200
Karabakh 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 +0200
Death 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 +0200
Hamas 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 +0200
Syria: 3 civilians wounded in bomb attack in Afrin
Attackers detonate bomb-laden vehicle in Afrin district

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:15:29 +0200
Pakistan, 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 +0200
EU 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 +0200
Russian 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 +0200
US: 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 +0200
Russia 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 +0200
Environmental 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 +0200
Annual 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 +0200
Australia 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 +0200
EU 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 +0200
UN 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 +0200
Protesters 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 +0200
Italy'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 +0200
Rail 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 +0200
Why 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 +0200
Afghanistan: 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 +0200
Syria 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 +0200
Serbian 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 +0200
Algerian 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 +0200
Kashmir'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 +0200
Kosovo: 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 +0200
Egypt 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 +0200
Syria claims Israel targeted Damascus
Assad regime says it intercepted missiles fired by Israel.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:35:13 +0200
Oil 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 +0200
Turkish 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 +0200
Iraq 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 +0200
Oil 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 +0200
Pakistan: 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 +0200
Magnitude 4.5 earthquake strikes northern Turkey
Quake shakes Kastamonu province; no casualties reported so far

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:34:27 +0200
Istanbul: 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 +0200
Iran 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 +0200
Coalition 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 +0200
Egypt 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 +0200
Israel 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 +0200
Anti-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 +0200
Israeli 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 +0200
Egypt opens Gaza crossing in both directions
It is unclear how many days crossing will remain open.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:49:21 +0200
Yemen: 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 +0200
France: 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 +0200
Dozens of Israeli settlers break into Al-Aqsa complex
Israeli settlers regularly storm the site under police protection.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:52:12 +0200
3 feared hurt in Japan submarine collision
Japanese submarine collides with private vessel off Kochi province

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:44:27 +0200
Turkish 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 +0200
C.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 +0200
Palestinian 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 +0200
Myanmar 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 +0200
Turkey, 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 +0200
Interesting invention in Japan
Underground park for bicycles established in Japan

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:37:00 +0200
The 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 +0200
Egypt 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 +0200
Israeli 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 +0200
Apple, Hyundai-Kia close on autonomous electric vehicle
iPhone maker demands control in software, hardware of Apple Car



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