World Bulletin
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:43:34 +0200Egypt kills militants involved in Christian’s slaying
3 Daesh/ISIS militants involved in execution of Nabil Habashi Salama neutralized in anti-terror operation in north Sinai.
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:41:10 +0200Turkey sends 40,000 more vaccine doses to North Cyprus
Ankara has now provided 140,000 COVID-19 vaccine jabs to TRNC.
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:27:46 +0200Leading Syrian opposition figure passes away in Paris
Cause of Michel Kilo’s death was COVID, says Syrian opposition body.
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:25:49 +0200Japan’s cargo plane makes emergency landing in Russia
ANA's Boeing 787 aircraft departed from Paris to Tokyo with 8 crew members on board.
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 09:33:31 +0200Russia rebuffs Czech accusations of role in 2014 blast
Moscow alleges US is behind fresh tensions with Czech Republic, Poland.
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 16:45:33 +0200‘Northern Cyprus has no intention to ban Quran courses’
Case concerned whether Religious Affairs Commission has authority to organize Quran learning, says prime minister.
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 16:42:46 +0200Turkish foreign minister meets Russian envoy
Officials discuss bilateral relations, regional issues, cooperation in tourism.
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 16:00:47 +0200British premier cancels trip to India over COVID fears
British, Indian prime ministers to ‘remain in regular contact,’ meet in person later this year, says joint statement.
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:37:28 +0200Myanmar junta orders removal of protesters' monuments
Protests continue in several areas despite brutal crackdown by security forces
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:25:18 +0200Pakistan far-right group frees 11 police hostages
Interior minister says talks with banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan ongoing.
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 14:44:23 +0200NASA's helicopter makes first flight on Mars
Historic flight first powered aircraft on another planet.
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 14:28:53 +0200Pakistan to launch global campaign against blasphemy
Premier Imran Khan seeks Muslim countries to join campaign against Islamophobia.
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 14:25:57 +0200Turkey condoles with Egypt over train derailment
At least 11 lost their lives and many were left injured following deadly incident.
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 13:46:30 +0200Israeli police detain 7 Palestinians in Jerusalem
For 6th consecutive day, police forced Palestinians to evacuate Bab al-Amud area, one of gates to Jerusalem’s Old City.
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:34:44 +0200Myanmar junta detains Japanese journalist
Kitazumi Yuki, 45, being questioned over ‘fake news,’ says Japanese Embassy in Myanmar.
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:20:13 +0200Ethiopia declares state of emergency in Amhara state
Last 3 days have seen deadly armed conflict in town of Ataye, other areas.
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:15:56 +0200COVID-19: Indian capital announces weeklong lockdown
Health system in New Delhi has reached its limits, says Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:45:48 +0200Turkish Karate Federation chief dies of COVID-19
52-year-old Esat Delihasan had tested positive for COVID-19 on April 11, was in Istanbul hospital for treatment
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 10:27:13 +0200Over 20M coronavirus vaccine jabs administered in Turkey
More than 12.2M people got 1st doses, over 7.7M received 2nd doses, shows Health Ministry data.
Sat, 17 Apr 2021 18:19:11 +0200UK: Prince Philip laid to rest
Queen Elizabeth II's husband for 73 years was sent off with ceremonial funeral at St George Chapel in Windsor Castle.
Sat, 17 Apr 2021 17:48:42 +0200Turkey donates 10,000 more vaccine doses to Bosnia
Ankara sent 1st shipment of 30,000 CoronaVac doses to Sarajevo last month.
Sat, 17 Apr 2021 17:27:24 +0200France: Priest held for involvement in Rwanda genocide
Marcel Hitayezu charged with genocide and being accomplice to crimes against humanity.
Sat, 17 Apr 2021 16:10:40 +0200Pakistan: 'Outlaw disrespect for Prophet Muhammad'
Premier Imran Khan asks Western governments to ban abuse of Prophet Muhammad on lines of Holocaust.
Sat, 17 Apr 2021 16:06:19 +0200Palestine registers 28 deaths due to coronavirus
1,618 new infections also reported.
Sat, 17 Apr 2021 15:58:08 +0200Libya’s State Council welcomes UNSC resolution on polls
UNSC approved deployment of cease-fire monitors to Libya.
Sat, 17 Apr 2021 15:52:54 +0200Gunmen blow up oil well in Iraq’s Kirkuk
Iraqi officer suspects Daesh/ISIS was behind attack.
Sat, 17 Apr 2021 15:36:29 +0200Police kill 5 at Bangladesh power plant protest
Police claim to have acted in self-defense after shooting workers protesting for wage hike, dues in port city of Chattogram.
Sat, 17 Apr 2021 15:08:11 +0200YPG/PKK terrorists kill 2 civilians in northern Syria
YPG/PKK terrorists open fire on shopkeepers for refusing to close their shops.
Sat, 17 Apr 2021 14:44:56 +02003 astronauts return safely from space
1 American, 2 Russians return to Earth on Soyuz MS-17 spacecraft after 6 months at International Space Station
Sat, 17 Apr 2021 14:41:14 +0200Hamas urges pressure on Israel over elections
Israel forces arrest several Hamas leaders to prevent them from running in polls.
Sat, 17 Apr 2021 14:05:30 +0200UK: Ceremonial funeral to bid farewell to Prince Philip
30 mourners, including queen, will attend small funeral ceremony in Windsor Castle.
Sat, 17 Apr 2021 14:01:14 +0200Libya welcomes UNSC decision to back cease-fire system
Security Council unanimously approves deployment of 60 cease-fire monitors to Libya
Sat, 17 Apr 2021 13:25:49 +0200White House: Biden to increase refugee admission by May
Earlier decision to cap refugee admissions at record-low 15,000 met with fierce criticism from fellow Democrats.
Sat, 17 Apr 2021 12:30:08 +0200OSCE commends Tajikistan to enhance women’s roles
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe top official supports Tajikistan for strategy on role of women.
Sat, 17 Apr 2021 12:04:51 +0200More than 234,000 coronavirus cases registered in India
Total infections stand at 14.5 million.
Sat, 17 Apr 2021 11:29:41 +0200Russia detains Ukrainian consul general
Alexander Sosonyuk arrested by Federal Security Service over spying allegations.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:38:25 +0200Cargo ship runs aground in Canakkale, Turkey
Rescue operation launched immediately after incident in northwestern Turkey
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:33:46 +0200UK-Palestine relations reach 'low point'
Boris Johnson announces that he opposes ICC probe into Israel’s alleged war crimes in occupied territories.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 15:45:27 +0200Australia: Google faces fine for 'deceptive' conduct
Tech giant may pay millions in penalty as court says it misled mobile, tablet users about collection of location data.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 15:20:17 +0200Canada accused of double standard in arms ban to Turkey
2 NATO members at loggerheads regarding drone incident.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 15:20:17 +0200Japan's nuclear waste plan 'unpardonable': North Korea
Unmoved by int'l criticism, Tokyo says will have action plan for disposal of Fukushima wastewater by end of 2021.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 15:16:57 +0200Turkey: Agriculture minister's jet makes urgent landing
None hurt after engine failure reportedly forces emergency landing in eastern Malatya province some 40 minutes from takeoff.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:52:46 +0200Turkish missile engine breaks world record: Minister
Turkey's 1st missile engine reaches record level thrust power, says technology minister.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:04:17 +0200US city’s first Muslim mayor faced ballot Islamophobia
When Farrah N. Khan considered running for office in 2014, she says Irvine, California was not ready for diversity in leadership.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:58:13 +0200Iran confirms nuclear enrichment of 60% at Natanz
Move comes in response to Sunday’s cyberattack on Natanz nuclear facility, committed by Israel, say Iranian officials.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:50:08 +0200Biden ready to take further action if Russia escalates
President holds out hopes for improved ties, says US 'not looking to kick off a cycle of escalation and conflict'.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:47:05 +0200Pakistan blocks social media amid fears of protests
Moves comes amid fears of protests against France following Friday prayers.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:44:16 +0200Chinese economy sees record rebound in first quarter
GDP growth reaches record 18.3% in first 3 months of 2021 due to ‘strong domestic and foreign demand’.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:40:11 +0200Jailed by Israel, students pay heavy price in Palestine
Birzeit University has long been center for student activism in Palestinian territories.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:15:26 +0200US: Mass shooting in Indianapolis claims 8 lives
Shooter kills at least 8, injures several others before taking his own life
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:36:58 +0200Turkey: New company launches leap in Q1
More than 32,000 new businesses started in January-March, jumping 15% year-on-year, according to top business body.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:13:43 +0200Pakistan sees high daily deaths from virus in 3rd wave
Country reports 110 new COVID-19 related fatalities with over 5,350 cases in past 24 hours.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:38:22 +0200Over 100M people in Africa face food insecurity: Report
International Federation of Red Cross says COVID-19 has also been predominant driver of high acute food insecurity.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:47:38 +0200US: 5,800 infected with coronavirus despite vaccination
Almost 400 have required hospitalization; 74 deaths recorded.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:47:38 +0200Over 1M Europe region deaths from COVID-19: WHO
World Health Organization warns of serious situation in Europe, as 1.6 million new cases are reported every week.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:33:18 +0200US sanctions Russia for alleged interference, hacking
Move aims to deter 'full scope of Russia's harmful foreign activities,' says White House.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:27:33 +0200Dozens of settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque complex
Since 2003, Israel has allowed settlers into compound almost on daily basis.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:43:01 +0200US House panel passes bill on slavery reparations
Legislation advances to full House by 25-17 vote, but it faces dim prospects in evenly divided Senate.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:39:37 +0200Turkish Central Bank keeps interest rates unchanged
Policy rate, also known as 1-week repo rate, stands at 19% in line with market expectations and tight monetary policy stance.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:30:06 +0200NATO to begin withdrawing all forces from Afghanistan
Full drawdown to be completed 'within a few months,' says Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:15:42 +0200Turkey registers over 263,000 housing sales in Q1
Residential property sales slip 23% in January-March compared to same period last year, official data shows.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:04:07 +0200Turkey: Private sector foreign debt up in February
Central Bank says private sector's short-term external loans amount to $9.9B, long-term loans total $164.4B.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:32:01 +0200Pressure mounts on Japan over plan to dump wastewater
Several governments, organizations call for reversal of Tokyo’s decision to release ‘radioactive’ nuclear water into sea.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:25:08 +0200India exceeds 200,000 daily coronavirus cases for 1st time
Country’s coronavirus infections cross 14M.
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:37:21 +0200Denmark completely halts use of AstraZeneca vaccine
Decision taken due to concerns over vaccine’s link to blood clots, according to health authority.
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:43:10 +0200'Israeli occupiers target Palestinians with impunity'
UN rapporteurs say occupiers are attacking, damaging properties of Palestinians in occupied West Bank in a climate of impunity.
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 13:16:44 +0200At least 714 killed since coup in Myanmar: Rights group
Muslim man calling to prayer found hanged at mosque, group says it is part of military strategy to incite religious discord.
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:49:49 +0200Niger: 20 children killed in school blaze in Niamey
Classrooms destroyed by fire
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 17:01:10 +0200UN rights chief warns of 'full-blown' Myanmar conflict
Michelle Bachelet urges states to take immediate, decisive measure to halt Myanmar's junta slaughter of its people.
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 16:21:01 +0200Manila negotiating up to 40M doses of Pfizer vaccine
Philippines launched vaccination campaign on March 1
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 18:03:45 +0200Russia: Fire in St Petersburg kills 1, injures 2
1 firefighter killed, 2 injured in big fire in business center in Saint Petersburg.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 17:51:56 +0200Oil prices mixed over weaker dollar, rising supplies
Prices still under pressure after major oil producers of OPEC+ agree to increase output after April
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:51:08 +02009 missing in China after blast hits demolition site
Blast hit workers at site for disposing of expired explosives in northern China
Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:10:01 +0200Iranians skeptical about strategic deal with China
25-year cooperation agreement part of China’s “Belt and Road” initiative.
Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:50:24 +0200Sudan's Buhran visits Qatar for talks
Chairman of Sudan’s ruling Sovereign Council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, arrived in Doha on Wednesday for talks with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.
Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:43:54 +0200NATO chief, Ukrainian leader talk Russian activities
Jens Stoltenberg express concern over Russia’s ‘military activities in, around Ukraine’
Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:38:02 +0200Libya forms reconciliation commission for social peace
Commission will establish justice among Libyans and create solidarity in country, says head of Presidential Council.
Mon, 05 Apr 2021 18:52:04 +0200Iran says arrested Israeli spy in East Azerbaijan
Tehran says Israeli spy and others were working for security services of different countries
Mon, 05 Apr 2021 18:12:44 +0200EU, Ukrainian envoys discuss reports of Russian buildup
EU foreign policy chief says ‘EU is behind you,’ according to Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
Mon, 05 Apr 2021 17:29:05 +0200Turkey: 3 PKK terrorists surrender to security forces
7 PKK, FETO terror suspects also nabbed in country’s southeastern Sirnak province.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 18:34:23 +0200Japan urges dialogue to resolve Myanmar crisis
Tokyo does not believe it would be productive to impose sanctions, says foreign minister.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 18:27:50 +0200Turkey, Azerbaijan start passport-free travel
Nationals of both countries will only need to carry special ID card
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 18:23:31 +0200UK targets Myanmar army with new sanctions
Foreign secretary announces sanctions against military-linked conglomerate Myanmar Economic Corporation.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:47:16 +0200Heavy gunfire heard near Niger's presidential palace
While authorities did not immediately comment on the incident, media reported an attempted coup, as yet unconfirmed
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:42:03 +0200Pakistan, India resume limited trade after 2 years
Move follows exchange of letters between Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, Indian Premier Narendra Modi
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:39:06 +0200Yemen: Saudi-led coalition attacks 25 Houthi positions
21 airstrikes targeted Marib and four others Hajjah, according to pro-Houthi website
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:36:23 +0200Australia unveils plan to produce guided missiles
Production of guided missiles is part of country's plan to spend $270B on defense in next 10 years
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:35:08 +0200Turkey neutralizes 3 YPG/PKK terrorists in N. Syria
Terrorists attempted to 'disrupt peace, security environment' in Operation Euphrates Shield zone, says Defense Ministry
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 18:36:50 +0200Israel seizes 85% of land in West Bank: Palestine
International law views West Bank as occupied territory and considers all Jewish settlement-building activity there illegal
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 18:15:54 +0200Iranians protest cooperation pact with China
Demonstrators vent anger over 25-year strategic cooperation agreement inked last week
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 18:14:40 +02005 terrorists ‘neutralized’ in southeastern Turkey
Anti-terror operations carried out in Mardin province, says interior minister.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 18:11:19 +0200Egypt: 113 ships cross Suez Canal since Monday
Crisis expected to end in few days, says head of Suez Canal Authority.
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 18:25:40 +0200Armenian prime minister says he will resign in April
Nikol Pashinyan says he will remain acting prime minister until snap elections.
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 18:23:33 +0200Magnitude 4.1 earthquake strikes in Aegean Sea
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck in the Aegean Sea in the early hours of Monday, according to the country’s disaster agency.
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 18:20:56 +0200EU Commission, Council heads to visit Turkey on April 6
Ursula von der Leyen, Charles Michel to hold talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 18:16:32 +0200Pakistan, Qatar hold joint naval drill
Exercise aims at strengthening bilateral ties, enhance naval collaboration, says Pakistan Navy.
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 18:15:01 +0200Powerful dust storm hits South Korea
Authorities advise people with respiratory or cardiovascular problems to refrain from going outdoors.
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 18:13:25 +0200459 killed in Myanmar since coup, says rights group
As many as 2,559 people arrested, with 37 of them convicted: Assistance Association for Political Prisoners
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 18:09:52 +0200Traffic in Suez Canal back to normal: Official
-Announcement follows reports that strong winds drove ship stranded in Suez Canal back to previous position
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 18:07:46 +0200Czech billionaire dies in Alaska helicopter crash
Czech billionaire Petr Kellner was among five people killed in a helicopter crash in the US state of Alaska, said a statement by his company on Monday.