World Bulletin
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 10:58:21 +0200UK urged to recognize Northern Cyprus
TRNC President Ersin Tatar says 2-state solution should be backed by UK.
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:08:19 +0200'Black Sea region is our common home'
Turkey's foreign minister urges Black Sea region to be kept away from tensions.
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:06:50 +0200Rockets target Iraqi military base housing US forces
Airbase houses Iraqi, American soldiers, foreign forces from US-led coalition.
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:04:43 +0200EU allocates $51M to help South Sudan fight hunger
South Sudan grappling with worst food insecurity, warns EU commissioner.
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:02:49 +0200Spain starts administering one-shot J&J vaccine
Jab offered to 70- to 79-year-olds, even though it is still on hold in many countries.
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:01:44 +0200EU officials urge cooperation against climate change
World getting 'dangerously' close to 1.5-C global warming, warns head of European Commission.
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:29:57 +0200Israel strikes Syria after missile attack
Israeli army says missile attack carried out from Syrian territory on Negev region in southern Israel.
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:03:02 +0200Mexico asks Biden to partner on migration problem
President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrado asked Biden to invest in solution.
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:43:34 +0200Putin says open to meeting Ukrainian leader 'any time'
Putin says Zelensky 'welcome' to Moscow to discuss restoration of bilateral ties.
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:48:56 +0200Turkic Council celebrates Children's Day
Head of Turkic Council congratulates Turkish government, nation on occasion of National Sovereignty and Children’s Day.
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:26:44 +0200At least 100 irregular migrants killed in Mediterranean
International Organization for Migration shares report of shipwreck off Libya.
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:03:37 +0200Kazakhstan to apply homegrown COVID vaccine next week
First 50,000 doses of QazVak vaccine produced in Kazakhstan's southern Jambyl province.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:45:45 +0200China 'willing' to help virus-ravaged India
Beijing offers assistance as India's COVID-19 situation continues to spiral out of control.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:42:55 +0200Death toll since Myanmar coup now at 739: Rights group
Over 3,300 people detained since Myanmar military seized power on Feb. 1, according to monitoring group.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:08:13 +0200Japan: 1st Olympic torch relay virus case reported
Country mulling to impose state of emergency in 4 prefectures.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:55:20 +0200Saudi-led coalition downs rebel drone from Yemen
Houthi group says it targeted King Khalid Airbase.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:36:11 +0200Russia conducts surprise combat readiness check
Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu arrives in Crimea to oversee military exercises.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:35:26 +0200Children struggling to adapt to life under COVID
Routine can give children feeling of safety and structure.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:32:55 +0200Erdogan to receive Turkish Cypriot leader on Monday
Presidents of Turkey and TRNC to evaluate new policy for Geneva talks.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:19:39 +0200‘EU lacks common approach on Russia’
Analysts say Russia has no interest in building constructive relations with EU, strained ties business as usual for Kremlin.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 11:24:08 +0200Ukraine’s president, UN chief speak over phone
Volodymyr Zelensky and Antonio Guterres discuss Russia’s increasing military presence along border.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 10:13:41 +0200Turkey announces 82-hour-long holiday curfew
Nationwide curfew to start 7 pm on Thursday and end 5 am on Monday.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:34:01 +0200Netflix income, revenue rise in Q1, membership at 207M
Online streaming platform could only add less than 4M new subscribers in first 3 months of 2021.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:31:47 +0200Those who provoke Russia will regret it: Putin
'I hope that no one will think of crossing the so-called red line in relation to Russia,' says President Putin.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:18:04 +0200Chemical weapons watchdog suspends Syria’s rights
Bashar al-Assad regime uses chemical weapons in 2017, 2018, says Organization for Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:06:33 +0200China hits milestone of 200M vaccine shots administered
Vaccination rate in China climbs to 12.2%, 8th highest in world, says media report.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:53:12 +0200India: 22 COVID-19 patients die in hospital oxygen leak
Country registers record 295,041 new coronavirus cases, 2,023 related deaths.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:42:53 +0200South Korean court dismisses lawsuit against Japan
Seoul court cites sovereign immunity in ruling on World War II sex slavery, victims urge government to take issue to ICJ.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:27:24 +0200End violence, start talks: Malaysia to Myanmar junta
Malaysian premier to attend meeting of ASEAN leaders on April 24, foreign minister confirms.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:03:32 +0200Afghan refugees in Pakistan pin hopes on US pullout
However, many foresee civil war in absence of credible governance structure in Afghanistan.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:39:17 +0200Pakistan secures spot on 3 UN bodies
Pakistan hails 'strong vote of trust, confidence' by int'l community, Bangladesh also elected to separate commission.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:29:10 +0200Deby's death to create 'vacuum' in fight against terror
Nigerian president says Chad's Idriss Deby played a very active role in military campaign against Boko Haram.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:51:45 +0200US: Verdict in George Floyd's killing brings relief
'I feel relieved today that I finally have the opportunity for hopefully getting some sleep,' says Floyd's brother.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:33:18 +0200Ethiopia: Tigray crisis in 6th month, 'no clear end'
UNICEF says over 1 million people have been displaced, fighting continues in Tigray region of Horn of African country.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:28:08 +0200Saudi Arabia, Greece sign defense cooperation agreement
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias met in Riyadh.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:21:34 +0200Assad regime forces, YPG/PKK terrorists clash in northern Syria
Clashes erupt after regime forces open fire on terrorists.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 10:31:04 +0200Ukraine invites Russia to Donbas for peace talks
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy invites counterpart Vladimir Putin 'to stop the deadly mathematics of future military losses'.
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:24:57 +0200COVID-19: Indian opposition party leader tests positive
Country records nearly 260,000 new infections.
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:21:56 +0200Cholera cases decreasing in West, Central Africa: UN
Democratic Republic of Congo most affected country in region by cholera epidemics in last 5 years.
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:02:15 +0200'Over 120 wounded in DR Congo protests, violence'
Reports of children going missing amid violence during anti-UN protests, says Int'l Committee of the Red Cross.
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:44:31 +0200EU to provide 651,000 vaccine doses to Western Balkans
BioNTech/Pfizer vaccine doses will be funded by European Commission, says EU statement.
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:42:14 +0200UN sends 90 truckloads of aid to NW Syria via Turkey
Humanitarian aid to be distributed among needy people in Idlib, surrounding areas.
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:39:00 +0200'If China drills for oil, Philippines is there too'
President Duterte says if China starts drilling in disputed West Philippine Sea, Philippines will also start doing same.
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 14:46:56 +0200Chad's President Idriss Deby dies of injuries
Idriss Deby, 68, dies of injuries suffered on front line just 1 day after securing 6th term as president.
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:55:22 +0200DR Congo launches COVID-19 vaccination campaign
Central African country received 1.7M AstraZeneca vaccine doses through COVAX Facility last month.
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:17:17 +0200Jury deciding fate of Derek Chauvin
Minneapolis on edge while George Floyd case climaxes.
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:14:55 +0200Children make up 27.2% of Turkey's population
Proportion of child population in Turkey expected to drop to 23.3% in 2040, according to Turkish Statistical Institute.
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 12:02:11 +0200WHO reports alarming hospitalization of 25-59 year olds
COVID-19 cases up for 8th straight week, deaths rise for 5th week, with over 3 million reported globally, says WHO chief.
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:58:53 +0200India allows COVID-19 vaccination for those above 18
As country battles second wave, Phase 3 vaccination drive to begin May 1.
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.