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Fri, 07 May 2021 10:42:56 +0300
Russia’s foreign minister vows retaliation against EU sanctions
Sergey Lavrov’s comments follow meeting with his Armenian counterpart in Yerevan.

Thu, 06 May 2021 18:46:17 +0300
15 people die in road accident in Uganda
Accident involving trailer, taxi, bus took place on Kampala - Kigali highway which connects Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya.

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:37:13 +0300
Turkish charity to aid 2M people in 35 nations in Ramadan
Besides aiding poor in Turkey, Humanitarian Relief Foundation targets to deliver 250,000 food parcels across globe.

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:35:21 +0300
Turkey has taken steps to ensure safe, healthy tourism: Foreign minister
All tourism workers to be vaccinated, certification criteria for accommodation facilities made stricter, says minister.

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:33:37 +0300
Turkey decries Latvian parliament’s ‘unlawful’ decision on 1915 events
Decision ‘null and void’ attempt to rewrite history with political motives, says Turkish Foreign Ministry.

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:31:59 +0300
Russia clears single-dose Sputnik Light vaccine for use
Single shot enough to trigger strong immune response, efficiency at 79.4%, says Russian Direct Investment Fund.

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:14:04 +0300
EU ready to discuss waiver on COVID-19 vaccine patents
After US signals support, top EU official says bloc open for talks on proposals to address COVID-19 crisis.

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:11:43 +0300
Malaysian capital to be placed under 2-week virus lockdown
Social events, dining-in prohibited, says official.

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:09:54 +0300
'Turkey will not stay silent while Turkish minority in Greece suffers'
Deputy foreign minister says Turkey expects Greece to improve rights, living standards for Turkish minority.

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:08:23 +0300
Republic of Congo’s premier, government resign
Development comes less than month after President Denis Sassou-Nguesso won 4th consecutive term.

Thu, 06 May 2021 13:27:15 +0300
UK voters go to polls on 'super Thursday'
England holding local elections, while Scotland and Wales to choose new members of devolved parliament.

Thu, 06 May 2021 11:11:07 +0300
'Turkmenistan's foreign policy based on mutual respect, justice, equality'
Prioritizing relations with international organizations is part of Turkmenistan's foreign policy, says Ishanguly Amanlyev.

Thu, 06 May 2021 11:07:34 +0300
US backs waivers for coronavirus vaccine patents
US Trade Representative says Biden administration 'will actively participate in' WTO negotiations.

Wed, 05 May 2021 18:18:36 +0300
France fraudulently deporting migrant children: Rights group
Human Rights Watch accuses police of violating procedural practices to push children and adults to Italy.

Wed, 05 May 2021 18:04:40 +0300
Alibaba’s Jack Ma Foundation chooses African business idols
African Business Heroes, flagship of Jack Ma Foundation awards $1.5M to 10 young business heroes chosen from a TV show every year.

Wed, 05 May 2021 17:57:56 +0300
Ashraf Sehrai: Ailing, jailed pro-freedom Kashmiri leader dies
77-year-old was feted as leader of freedom movement after Syed Ali Geelani.

Wed, 05 May 2021 17:55:30 +0300
Facebook board upholds Trump's indefinite suspension
Company needs to review ban within 6 months from date of decision, says Oversight Board.

Wed, 05 May 2021 17:53:34 +0300
Merkel: Germany must never forget Nazi crimes
It is Germany’s 'eternal responsibility' to keep alive memories of Nazi crimes from World War II, says chancellor.

Wed, 05 May 2021 17:51:07 +0300
Death toll rises to 55 from Kyrgyz-Tajik border clashes
Clashes erupted last week over control of local water distribution network.

Wed, 05 May 2021 17:35:59 +0300
Yemen rebels say no messages on full prisoner exchange
Houthi rebel group says it will accept such a humanitarian agreement.

Wed, 05 May 2021 17:34:17 +0300
Lebanon-Israel maritime border negotiations postponed indefinitely
Lebanon blames Israeli preconditions for postponement.

Wed, 05 May 2021 17:32:40 +0300
UN sends 79 truckloads of aid to NW Syria
Supplies to be distributed among needy in Idlib, surrounding areas.

Wed, 05 May 2021 17:29:51 +0300
Pandemic kills 21, sickens 815 in Palestine
Palestine has recorded 328,577 coronavirus cases, including 3,588 fatalities.

Wed, 05 May 2021 17:26:23 +0300
5 more Turkish-made minesweepers delivered to Azerbaijan
Number of mechanical mine-clearing equipment sent to Azerbaijan rises to 7, says Turkish National Defense Ministry.

Wed, 05 May 2021 17:23:22 +0300
Indian foreign minister to self-isolate at G7 for coronavirus
Jaishankar says he will join sessions on Wednesday virtually.

Wed, 05 May 2021 16:59:15 +0300
Militants attack oil wells in Iraq’s Kirkuk
A number of security personnel killed, injured in attack.

Wed, 05 May 2021 16:57:26 +0300
16 soldiers, 4 civilians killed in northwestern Niger
Gunmen attacked Banibangou town located in Niger’s Tillaberi region, near Malian border.

Wed, 05 May 2021 14:52:01 +0300
Humanitarian aid demand grew in Syria: UN General Assembly head
Volkan Bozkir says sustained, expanded cross-border aid response is essential to address humanitarian needs in NW Syria.

Wed, 05 May 2021 14:49:33 +0300
Singapore announces 21-day quarantine for foreign visitors
Regulation applies to travelers from all countries but Australia, Brunei, mainland China, New Zealand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau.

Wed, 05 May 2021 13:23:03 +0300
At least 769 killed since Myanmar coup: Rights group
Students from various educational institutions launch 'do not go to school and drop out' campaign against military rule.

Tue, 04 May 2021 18:39:49 +0300
Bill and Melinda Gates announce divorce after 27 years
Couple say 'we no longer believe we can grow together as a couple' in announcing divorce.

Tue, 04 May 2021 18:38:09 +0300
Iranian rial rebounds amid optimism over Vienna talks
Latest fall in US dollar's value comes as Iran, major world powers continue talks in Vienna to salvage 2015 nuclear deal.

Tue, 04 May 2021 18:36:21 +0300
9 killed in post-poll violence in eastern India
Bharatiya Janata Party, All India Trinamool Congress blame each other for violence after West Bengal elections result.

Tue, 04 May 2021 18:34:42 +0300
Berlin police arrest suspect for neo-Nazi death threats
Targets of threats included regional, federal MPs, authorities say.

Tue, 04 May 2021 17:47:43 +0300
Pfizer raises vaccine sales forecast to $26B for 2021
Revenue from vaccines came at $4.9B in first quarter of this year.

Tue, 04 May 2021 17:43:33 +0300
Pakistan, India trade cease-fire violation accusations
Pakistan accuses Indian border forces of crossing border in Sialkot, resorting to mortar shelling.

Tue, 04 May 2021 17:39:53 +0300
Philippine president gets 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Duterte says he aims to encourage people to receive vaccine shot to stop spread of coronavirus.

Tue, 04 May 2021 15:23:27 +0300
Lawmaker, 3 police defectors killed in Myanmar blast
Legislator, cops were hiding at house in Bago Region, 4th police defector in hospital after losing both arms, media reports.

Tue, 04 May 2021 14:32:55 +0300
Mexico: 23 dead, 70 hurt after metro overpass collapse
Section of metro overpass fell due to broken beam, says mayor of Mexico City.

Tue, 04 May 2021 10:23:54 +0300
‘Saudi Arabia, Iran unlikely to normalize ties soon’
Saudi crown prince recently announced foreign policy changes, yet many impediments remain to achieving better relations.

Mon, 03 May 2021 18:40:11 +0300
WHO welcomes Sweden’s 1M jabs donation to COVAX
WHO chief says COVAX urgently needs 20M vaccine doses for low-income countries.

Mon, 03 May 2021 18:37:37 +0300
‘EU should prioritize human rights at Indian summit’
European leaders should press India to reverse its abusive, discriminatory policies, say international organizations.

Mon, 03 May 2021 18:35:42 +0300
Verizon sells media assets including Yahoo, AOL for $5B
US telecommunications company had bought AOL for $4.4B in 2015, Yahoo for $4.5B in 2017.

Mon, 03 May 2021 18:32:32 +0300
US concerned over removal of top judges in El Salvador
'Independent judiciary is critical to healthy democracy,' says vice president.

Mon, 03 May 2021 17:52:12 +0300
Pakistan to receive 13.2M COVID vaccine doses by June
Country has placed orders of total 30M jabs, says official.

Mon, 03 May 2021 17:47:12 +0300
Taliban kill 20 Afghan troops, military post set afire
12 Taliban insurgents killed, 18 in Bala Bulok district of Farah province, Defense Ministry says.

Mon, 03 May 2021 17:44:58 +0300
Indonesia records rise in violence against journalists
Media rights group says 90 cases registered in 2020 with police involved in 58 incidents followed by lawyers, officials.

Mon, 03 May 2021 17:41:30 +0300
Cuba's 2 COVID-19 vaccines might be ready in summer
Soberana 02, Abdala in Phase III clinical trials, efficacy data expected by June.

Mon, 03 May 2021 17:39:11 +0300
Over 600 migrants died in Mediterranean this year
11 migrants drowned Sunday off coast of Libya, says Norwegian Refugee Council.

Mon, 03 May 2021 17:27:36 +0300
Netanyahu’s deadline to form government closes in
Israeli president gave Netanyahu until May 4 to form government.

Mon, 03 May 2021 17:24:34 +0300
US: 4 dead in smuggling vessel accident in San Diego
Nearly 20 people sent to hospitals after sustaining wide range of injuries, says official.

Mon, 03 May 2021 17:22:53 +0300
Greece relaxes more COVID-19 measures
Food sector to reopen with certain rules while night curfew shortens for another hour.

Mon, 03 May 2021 16:48:45 +0300
Rebels shoot down Myanmar military helicopter
Kachin Independent Army's claim comes amid ongoing military crackdown on anti-coup protesters.

Mon, 03 May 2021 14:55:17 +0300
Cambodia reports 2nd highest daily COVID-19 cases
Caseload in Southeast Asian country crosses 15,000 with 106 coronavirus-related deaths.

Mon, 03 May 2021 14:52:46 +0300
German police smash child porn ring on darknet
4 suspects arrested in connection with case, authorities say.

Mon, 03 May 2021 12:26:21 +0300
Mehmed the Conqueror: More than a bright field marshal
7th Ottoman Sultan's sophisticated character and achievements in many domains make his legacy long-lasting.

Mon, 03 May 2021 09:46:32 +0300
German philosopher rejects UAE award
Jurgen Habermas decides not to accept Sheikh Zayed Book Award due to human rights concerns.

Sat, 01 May 2021 16:59:02 +0300
Over 15,000 Pakistani children test positive in April
More than 923,000 children of 1 to 20 years have been infected since March 2020.

Sat, 01 May 2021 16:55:08 +0300
Iran blames Saudi Arabia, Israel for Zarif leaks
Iran says timing of leaks indicates Saudi, Israeli involvement to disrupt Vienna talks.

Sat, 01 May 2021 16:53:38 +0300
Turkish charity distributes food aid in DR Congo
500 food packages distributed in Goma, as many to be given away in capital Kinshasa, according to official.

Sat, 01 May 2021 16:51:20 +0300
UK: Rights groups slam No. 10 asylum policies as 'sham'
New immigration plan accused of being 'unworkable, cruel and potentially unlawful'.

Sat, 01 May 2021 16:17:09 +0300
Gender gap in labor market widens amid COVID pandemic
During pandemic, women were generally earning less, saving less, holding insecure jobs, says ILO official.

Sat, 01 May 2021 16:14:49 +0300
Hamas chief: Delaying elections has no credible justification
It is an 'unfortunate' decision, says Ismail Haniyeh.

Sat, 01 May 2021 16:12:57 +0300
8 security personnel killed in attacks in Iraq’s Kirkuk
Iraqi authorities blame Daesh/ISIS terror group for attacks.

Sat, 01 May 2021 16:09:36 +0300
Turkey outpaces G20 in liquidity support amid COVID-19
Turkey leaves behind countries including China, Brazil, India, South Africa with liquidity support to GDP ratio of 9.4%.

Sat, 01 May 2021 15:49:32 +0300
Palestinian journo recalls forbidden journey to Al-Aqsa
Anadolu Agency reporter from West Bank crosses fence to perform Friday prayer at holy site.

Sat, 01 May 2021 15:46:37 +0300
African countries to double agricultural productivity
Banks, development partners pledge over $17B to address rising hunger on African continent and to improve food security.

Sat, 01 May 2021 15:20:35 +0300
Magnitude 6.8 earthquake jolts northeastern Japan
No tsunami warning issued following quake off Miyagi state.

Sat, 01 May 2021 15:13:17 +0300
Argentina to Alaska: Couple’s plan for world travel
Argentine couple turned in careers to begin journey from southern Argentina to Alaska.

Sat, 01 May 2021 15:11:00 +0300
India: Exit polls show edge to Modi’s opponent
Counting of votes in local elections for 4 states, 1 union territory to be held on May 2.

Sat, 01 May 2021 15:09:35 +0300
Pakistan reports South African, Brazilian virus strains
Variants detected in commercial capital Karachi.

Sat, 01 May 2021 14:24:44 +0300
Palestine sends condolences on stampede in Israel
Palestinian leader Abbas expresses sorrow over loss of lives during religious holiday celebration in northern Israel.

Sat, 01 May 2021 14:22:55 +0300
Biden completes North Korea review, open to diplomacy
US to avoid seeking 'grand bargain' with Pyongyang, adopt 'practical approach,' says White House.

Sat, 01 May 2021 14:20:15 +0300
Kyrgyzstan mourns border clash victims
At least 31 Kyrgyz people were killed, 134 wounded in 2 days of clashes over control of local water distribution network.

Sat, 01 May 2021 12:40:09 +0300
Daily COVID-19 infections now more than 400,000 in India
Foreign aid continue to arrive as exponential rise in new infections batters country.

Sat, 01 May 2021 09:53:20 +0300
Turkic body urges de-escalation of Kyrgyz-Tajik tension
At least 39 people killed, 134 wounded in 2-day clashes along disputed segment of Kyrgyz-Tajik border.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 18:46:05 +0300
UN 'deeply disturbed' over recent violence in Chad
UN calls on Central African country to investigate human rights violations.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 18:44:30 +0300
COVID-19 restrictions extended in Argentina
Argentine president announces restriction extensions after new daily death toll record.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 18:42:22 +0300
‘Turkish Cypriots took constructive attitude in Geneva’
Turkish Cypriot leader Tatar showed why federation models will go nowhere and proposed 2-state solution, says premier.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 18:37:47 +0300
2 more Turkish cultural assets enter UNESCO’s list
Historic town of Kemaliye, Midyat and surrounding area enter UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 18:36:10 +0300
Turkey continues elimination of terror in N.Iraq
Weapons, ammunition, IEDs detected, destroyed in Operations Pence-Simsek, Pence-Yildirim, says National Defense Ministry.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 18:33:07 +0300
Biden's 1915 events move to not affect legal status
US president’s ‘recent statement was not intended to impact Turkey's sovereign immunity,’ says State Department spokesperson.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 18:31:28 +0300
Gunmen kill Iraqi police officer, wound 5 in Kirkuk
Police officer accuses Daesh/ISIS of staging attack.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:11:45 +0300
US: Florida passes new voting restrictions
New restrictions to be imposed on drop boxes, vote-by-mail.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:09:23 +0300
Malaysian group hails Indian Muslims for virus response
Group calls on Indian Muslims to show humanitarian quality despite ‘prejudice being directed towards them’.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:49:20 +0300
Turkey urges Israel not to impede Palestinian elections
Foreign Ministry calls on Israeli government to end 'obstructive' stance, respect 1995 Oslo Interim Agreement.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:20:46 +0300
Tehran welcomes Saudi initiative for peace with Iran
Two countries can enter new chapter of cooperation to achieve regional peace, says Iran’s Foreign Ministry.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:17:01 +0300
Abbas: Won't go to elections without Jerusalem
Palestinian president says Tel Aviv did not give clear answer on allowing elections in Jerusalem.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:05:51 +0300
Hong Kong detects untraceable coronavirus variant
Domestic helper, 39, tests positive for N501Y mutant strain which has high transmissibility, says Department of Health.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:40:58 +0300
Pakistani party to observe Palestine Solidarity Day
Jamaat-e-Islami chief Sirajul Haq appeals to nation to remember Palestinians in Ramadan prayers.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:25:48 +0300
Global coronavirus cases top 150M: Johns Hopkins
US, Brazil and India are most-affected countries, global recoveries surge past 87.5M.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:16:07 +0300
44 people killed in stampede at religious festival in Israel
103 also injured during celebrations of Jewish Lag B'Omer holiday.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:02:34 +0300
Promising Spanish COVID drug to start Phase 3 trial
Lab tests find plitidepsin to be 27.5 times better at reducing virus replication than remdesivir.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:59:39 +0300
‘No common ground yet’ to move ahead on Cyprus: UN chief
UN secretary-general says aim is to have another 5+1 meeting to move process forward on decades-old Cyprus issue.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:57:39 +0300
6 killed in Myanmar since ASEAN consensus: Rights group
Pro-democracy protests continue in towns and cities since Feb.1 military takeover.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:55:52 +0300
EU Council approves trade deal with UK
New chapter starts in EU-UK relations after concluding all steps of Brexit.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:21:46 +0300
First fall in 2 months of Europe's COVID-19 cases: WHO
WHO Europe regional chief says vaccine saving lives, cautions Indian-like battle against coronavirus can happen anywhere.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:19:11 +0300
EU lawmakers adopt guide on COVID-19 certificate talks
European Parliament insists on making PCR tests free, abolishing quarantine for certificate holders.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:27:58 +0300
Apple income more than doubles, sales rise 54% in Q1
iPhone sales up 66% to $47.9B in 1st quarter.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:25:44 +0300
Pakistan hails Saudi 'initiative for peace with Iran'
Prime Minister Imran Khan says peace between Riyadh, Tehran will strengthen global Muslim community.



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