World Bulletin
Sat, 29 May 2021 18:39:57 +0300Turkey's state-of-the-art communications tower opens in Istanbul
Camlica Tower symbolizes Turkey's modern vision, commitment to environment, says President Erdogan.
Sat, 29 May 2021 18:30:15 +0300UN agency official apologizes over comments on Gaza attacks
Matthias Schmale said Israeli airstrikes appeared to be carried out with 'sophistication' and 'precision'.
Sat, 29 May 2021 18:26:11 +0300Over 120,000 people displaced in Myanmar since February: UN
Number of displaced people increasing due to intensified fighting between local groups, military, says report.
Sat, 29 May 2021 18:11:10 +0300Pakistan receives 1st batch of Pfizer vaccine
Islamabad receives 100,000 doses under COVAX program.
Sat, 29 May 2021 18:09:18 +0300Egypt says another stranded ship in Suez Canal successfully re-floated
MV Ever Given re-floated 2 months ago after being stranded for days.
Sat, 29 May 2021 18:06:17 +0300Ex-Israeli defense minister shows Pakistani hospital in video targeting Hamas
Naftali Bennett referred to Islamabad's Shifa International Hospital as Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza.
Sat, 29 May 2021 17:59:12 +0300Military deployed as 4 die in Colombia protests
Demonstrations began last month after government introduced tax reform said to harm working and middle classes.
Sat, 29 May 2021 17:56:25 +0300Greek Cypriots to vote for new parliament
658 candidates to compete for 56 seats in parliament, either independently or on behalf of 15 political parties.
Sat, 29 May 2021 17:54:58 +0300Turkey, US agree joint efforts needed for regional peace
Top Turkish, American officials hold meeting in Istanbul.
Sat, 29 May 2021 14:44:16 +0300'Israel gets away with murder, must answer for 75 years of crimes in Palestine'
Irish lawmaker flays 'spineless, toothless' EU, says Palestinians have every right to resist Israeli occupation.
Thu, 27 May 2021 19:24:35 +0300UN requests $95M for Palestinian territories hit by violence
Humanitarian coordinator Lynn Hastings launches plan to support residents in Gaza, West Bank, including East Jerusalem.
Thu, 27 May 2021 19:19:57 +0300France places restrictions, 7-day isolation for UK travelers
Taking effect from May 31, new measures part of reinforced restrictions to stem rising cases of COVID-19 variant.
Thu, 27 May 2021 19:18:26 +0300Egyptian president visits Djibouti, builds case on Nile dam
Al-Sisi, Djiboutian counterpart discuss bilateral, regional issues.
Thu, 27 May 2021 19:14:18 +0300More than 1 trillion cicadas swarm US East, Midwest
Black, yellow insects have taken over much of US East Coast, Midwest with high-pitched mating ritual.
Thu, 27 May 2021 19:12:28 +0300EU, G7 states warn Belarus of further sanctions
G7, EU countries demand immediate and unconditional release of journalist Raman Pratasevich.
Thu, 27 May 2021 19:10:48 +0300'Damage of 1960 coup to Turkish democracy should never be forgotten'
Turkish parliament head inaugurates May 27, 1960 coup exhibition in parliament.
Thu, 27 May 2021 19:09:08 +0300Nigeria gets new army chief
Gen. Farouk Yahaya will head military after leading counter-terrorism operations in volatile northeast.
Thu, 27 May 2021 19:06:32 +0300UN General Assembly head urges restraint on Kashmir issue
Volkan Bozkir says all parties to Jammu and Kashmir dispute must refrain from changing status of disputed territory.
Thu, 27 May 2021 19:05:00 +0300Iran bans bitcoin mining amid power crisis
Iran accounts for 4.5% of world’s bitcoin mining as operators attracted by cheap power, vast natural gas reserves.
Thu, 27 May 2021 17:28:51 +0300Fanatical Jews storm Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem
120 Jews raid Haram al-Sharif from Al-Maqaribe Gate southwest of flashpoint mosque.
Thu, 27 May 2021 09:34:07 +0300UN warns of escalating humanitarian suffering in Syria
Geir Pedersen warns pattern of suffering 'slowly inching Syrians towards an even deeper abyss'.
Wed, 26 May 2021 16:51:34 +0300827 killed by Myanmar junta since February coup: Watchdog
Ex-political prisoner among 3 more killed by Myanmar military, 4,313 people currently detained, says local group.
Wed, 26 May 2021 16:49:15 +0300Taliban warn against US military bases in region
Statement comes after unconfirmed reports say Pakistan may allow US bases, which Islamabad denies.
Wed, 26 May 2021 15:48:54 +0300Blockades in Colombia jeopardize country's food security
More than 2,000 road blockades amid protests paralyze imports, exports, caused shortage of fuel, food, medical supplies.
Wed, 26 May 2021 15:42:28 +0300US completes up to 25% of troop withdrawal from Afghanistan
After nearly two decades of engagement in Afghanistan, foreign troops began retreat on May 1.
Wed, 26 May 2021 15:02:30 +0300Israel opposes reopening of US consulate in Jerusalem
Washington plans to reopen its consulate in East Jerusalem.
Wed, 26 May 2021 14:57:18 +0300US’ Blinken arrives in Egypt to bolster Gaza cease-fire
Wednesday’s visit is the first by Blinken to Egypt since he took office.
Wed, 26 May 2021 14:03:39 +0300'UN Human Rights Council expected to fulfill its mandate to protect rights of Palestinians'
Anadolu Agency speaks to Khalil Hashmi, Pakistan’s envoy in Geneva ahead of UNHRC's special session.
Wed, 26 May 2021 14:00:20 +0300Hamas chief to visit Egypt for talks on Gaza reconstruction
No date given for Ismail Haniyeh’s visit to Egypt.
Wed, 26 May 2021 13:58:38 +0300WhatsApp sues Indian government over rules for tracing messages
WhatsApp challenges Indian policy requiring messaging services to 'trace' the origin of particular messages.
Wed, 26 May 2021 13:55:15 +0300Belarus says Ryanair's forced landing came after Switzerland's bomb notice
Plane diverted as it was flying over area close to Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant, says President Lukashenko.
Tue, 25 May 2021 18:31:43 +0300Super Flower Blood Moon lunar eclipse to be globally observed
The only full lunar eclipse of 2021 occurs tomorrow night across the world.
Tue, 25 May 2021 18:29:33 +0300Turkish Foreign Ministry marks Africa Day
Foreign Minister Cavusoglu says cooperation with African countries is improving day by day through 43 embassies.
Tue, 25 May 2021 18:27:08 +0300Biden, Russia's Putin to hold summit June 16: White House
Leaders to 'discuss the full range of pressing issues,' says spokeswoman Jen Psaki.
Tue, 25 May 2021 17:21:42 +0300UN demands release of journalist arrested after Belarus flight diversion
Forced diversion of flight to Minsk, arrest of journalist, companion ‘tantamount to extraordinary rendition,’ says UN.
Tue, 25 May 2021 17:19:43 +0300UN calls for 'calm, unconditional' release of Malian officials
Antonio Guterres says UN officials are working closely with international actors to support ongoing political transition.
Tue, 25 May 2021 17:17:31 +0300Hamas denies any link to Belarus plane diversion
Belarus forced passenger plane to land to arrest opposition journalist.
Tue, 25 May 2021 17:14:33 +0300'Strong communication network needed against Islamophobia': Turkish president
Efforts to prevent Islamophobia play important role in peace, security of whole humanity, says Turkey’s president.
Tue, 25 May 2021 15:44:04 +0300Iran approves 7 candidates for presidential elections
Key reformist candidates, including Rouhani's first deputy Ishaq Jahangiri, have been disqualified.
Tue, 25 May 2021 15:41:24 +0300‘Now is time to act on Palestine and Kashmir’
Chairman of Pakistan’s Kashmir Committee discusses situation in Kashmir, Palestine with Anadolu Agency.
Tue, 25 May 2021 15:38:57 +0300Turkey starts naval drill in Aegean, Eastern Mediterranean
Exercise to test efficiency and coordination of naval forces to run through June 6.
Tue, 25 May 2021 12:38:11 +0300Japan issues new travel advisory for UK, Denmark, other nations
US pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson applies for approval of its coronavirus vaccine in Japan.
Tue, 25 May 2021 12:35:04 +0300US’ Blinken arrives in Israel to bolster Gaza cease-fire
Blinken’s tour will take him to Ramallah, Egypt and Jordan.
Tue, 25 May 2021 12:31:26 +0300Israeli army kills Palestinian in West Bank
Youth killed by Israeli forces in Umm Al-Sharayet town near Ramallah.
Mon, 24 May 2021 19:07:07 +0300Online event to discuss Turkey's drone program
Webinar on Turkey's successful drone program, organized by Circle Foundation and RUSI, set for this Friday.
Mon, 24 May 2021 19:04:36 +0300Missile attack targets base housing US troops in Iraq
Ain Al-Asad is largest military base for US forces in Iraq.
Mon, 24 May 2021 19:02:35 +0300Bangladesh rules out establishing diplomatic ties with Israel
Under fire, information minister clarifies change in passport purely technical, does not mean shift in policy towards Israel.
Mon, 24 May 2021 19:00:46 +0300European Muslim Forum hails ICC probe on Israeli crimes
ICC chief prosecutor announced investigation launched in early March on Israeli war crimes in Palestinian territories.
Mon, 24 May 2021 18:58:16 +0300Israel arrests 1,550 Arab citizens over Gaza protests
Arab towns in Israel witnessed protests against Israeli attacks on Palestinians in East Jerusalem and Gaza.
Mon, 24 May 2021 18:56:07 +0300Gazan women bear 'heaviest burden' after Israeli attacks
UN schools converted into refugee centers 'can't provide basic needs,' says mother of 3 who takes shelter in one of them.
Mon, 24 May 2021 18:52:10 +0300WHO estimates at least 115,000 healthcare workers died in pandemic
World will lose many more as pandemic rages, WHO director-general tells World Health Assembly.
Mon, 24 May 2021 18:47:41 +0300Bomb blast kills 3 civilians in northern Syria
Terrorists detonated explosives-laden motorcycle in city center of Jarabulus, say local sources.
Mon, 24 May 2021 18:45:56 +0300Russia has 'beneficial cooperation' with Turkey despite differences on Ukraine: Lavrov
Sergey Lavrov says Turkey and Russia helped to stop war in Syria, last year's conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Mon, 24 May 2021 18:43:51 +0300Israel kills Palestinian youth in Jerusalem
Israeli police alleged young Palestinian tried to carry out stabbing attack.
Mon, 24 May 2021 18:40:31 +0300Biden sends top diplomat to Middle East amid Gaza ceasefire
Secretary of State Antony Blinken to meet senior Israeli, Palestinian, Egyptian and Jordanian officials.
Mon, 24 May 2021 15:48:44 +0300Israel detains 41 Palestinians in overnight raids in West Bank
Since mid April, Israel detained around 2,000 Palestinians in occupied West Bank, Arab towns in Israel.
Mon, 24 May 2021 15:46:11 +0300Over 1.67B coronavirus vaccine shots given worldwide
Turkey ranks 9th worldwide, with over 28.15M jabs administered to date in vaccination campaign.
Mon, 24 May 2021 13:43:31 +0300Suu Kyi makes first in-person court appearance since Myanmar coup
Ousted civilian leader faces charges ranging from illegally possessing walkie-talkie radios to violating state secrets law.
Mon, 24 May 2021 10:18:38 +0300India’s COVID-19 death toll surpasses 300,000
Another 4,454 fatalities registered, says Health Ministry.
Fri, 21 May 2021 16:35:40 +0300Pakistan warns Asian countries against 'great power rivalry' in region
Asia must not become theatre of tensions induced from without or within, says Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Fri, 21 May 2021 16:33:45 +0300Hackers leak personal data of 279M Indonesians
Government investigates suspected data leak, sale on hacker platform.
Fri, 21 May 2021 16:31:18 +0300Worldwide COVID deaths could be three times reported figure
WHO official says overall estimate of deaths due to coronavirus could be between 6 to 8M.
Fri, 21 May 2021 16:29:00 +0300Gaza death toll in Israeli bombardment rises to 243, including 66 children
1,910 injured in Israeli military's offensive on Gaza Strip, Health Ministry says.
Fri, 21 May 2021 16:17:42 +0300Israeli police attack worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Several wounded as Israeli police uses stun grenades, gas bombs against Palestinians.
Fri, 21 May 2021 09:16:05 +0300After 10 days of attacks, Israel agrees on cease-fire with Hamas
Egyptian-sponsored cease-fire to take effect as of 2 a.m. Friday (2300GMT Thursday).
Thu, 20 May 2021 19:08:28 +0300Iran claims busting espionage, terror networks
Operations take place in country’s West Azerbaijan Province, says official.
Thu, 20 May 2021 19:05:45 +0300OECD report sheds light on human, economic cost of alcohol consumption
Excessive alcohol consumption causes 1.1M premature deaths in OECD, EU, G20 countries, says new report.
Thu, 20 May 2021 19:03:54 +0300Palestinian FM to UN: Israel seeking to 'sow the seeds of terror'
Israel 'not even apologizing. It is rather reaffirming that it is its right to commit these crimes,' says Riyad al-Maliki.
Thu, 20 May 2021 19:00:55 +0300No cease-fire possible without Hamas: Merkel
German chancellor backs indirect talks with Hamas for de-escalation between Israelis and Palestinians.
Thu, 20 May 2021 18:58:08 +0300Gaza death toll from Israeli attacks rises to 230, including 65 children
Gaza-based Health Ministry says 1,620 people also injured by Israeli onslaught since May 10.
Thu, 20 May 2021 18:54:35 +0300Archbishop of Canterbury apologizes over abuse at Christian camps
Physical abuse took place in 1970s and '80s in holiday camps run by late John Smyth, also accused of beating African boys.
Thu, 20 May 2021 18:52:45 +0300Western Balkans concerned over Israeli bombing of Gaza
Residents in Balkan countries want immediate end to Israeli attacks in Gaza.
Thu, 20 May 2021 17:31:56 +0300Roadside bomb kills 9 of a family in Afghanistan
On heels of brief Eid day truce, deadly violence returns to Afghanistan with mounting Taliban assaults.
Thu, 20 May 2021 17:28:50 +0300UN report again reveals YPG/PKK terror group's recruitment of children
Syrian affiliate of PKK terror group recruited, exploited more than 400 children in Syria from July 2018 - June 2020.
Thu, 20 May 2021 14:55:29 +0300Russian, Azerbaijani presidents discuss developments on Azerbaijan-Armenia border
Putin, Aliyev in favor of resolving border incident through political, diplomatic means.
Thu, 20 May 2021 14:53:51 +0300Flurry of US phone calls fail to move Netanyahu on Gaza ceasefire
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu vows to press on with offensive after Biden, top officials urges immediate de-escalation.
Thu, 20 May 2021 12:24:01 +0300At least 75,000 Palestinians displaced due to Israeli attacks: UN
Overall situation remains alarming, says Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
Wed, 19 May 2021 19:02:20 +03004 Somali soldiers killed, several injured in blast
Al-Qaeda-affiliated terror group al-Shabaab claims responsibility for attack on military vehicle in Middle Shabelle.
Wed, 19 May 2021 19:00:02 +0300UK MPs press government on Israel-Gaza conflict
One MP asked why government did not recognize state of Palestine.
Wed, 19 May 2021 18:57:14 +03004 civilians killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, including 2-year-old
House in Deir Al-Balah completely destroyed by Israeli attack, while nearby houses also suffered severe damage.
Wed, 19 May 2021 18:49:23 +0300US stock market opens lower with extreme volatility
VIX volatility index soars 20%.
Wed, 19 May 2021 18:44:58 +0300Turkey marks May 19 Commemoration of Ataturk, Youth and Sports Day
Day commemorates beginning of Turkey’s War of Independence, paving the way for emergence of modern Turkey.
Wed, 19 May 2021 18:41:50 +0300Israeli warplanes launch fresh airstrikes on Gaza
At least 219 Palestinians killed by Israeli attacks on Gaza since May 10.
Wed, 19 May 2021 16:25:46 +0300EU agrees to reopen for vaccinated non-EU nationals
Bloc is expected to allow entry of fully-vaccinated travelers from late June, expand list of COVID-safe countries.
Wed, 19 May 2021 16:23:32 +0300Nationwide US protests in support of Palestine near Israeli missions
Pro-Palestine demonstrators voice solidarity with Palestinians, call for end of US aid to Israel.
Wed, 19 May 2021 16:17:18 +0300Celebrities show solidarity with Palestine
Roger Waters, Bella Hadid, Gigi Hadid, Dua Lipa, Zayn Malik support Palestinian people.
Wed, 19 May 2021 15:23:36 +0300China says US veto paralyzing UN Security Council over Israel
Beijing urges Israel to immediately cease military actions, hostilities against civilians.
Wed, 19 May 2021 15:21:43 +0300India records highest daily virus deaths
4,500+ new deaths take nationwide tally to above 283,000.
Wed, 19 May 2021 15:19:37 +0300Palestinian journalist killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza
At least 219 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza since May 10.
Wed, 19 May 2021 15:17:22 +0300Anadolu Agency photojournalist injured in Israeli attack in Gaza
Mohammad Dahlan injured when Israeli missile struck home in Gaza City.
Wed, 19 May 2021 11:49:24 +0300Death toll from Israeli attacks on Gaza rises to 221
Israeli warplanes continue incessant bombings on Gaza Strip.
Wed, 19 May 2021 11:47:25 +0300At least 805 killed since Myanmar coup, says rights group
Assistance Association for Political Prisoners criticized international community for being extremely slow to respond.
Wed, 19 May 2021 09:37:17 +030011 children in trauma therapy killed in Israeli strikes: Rights group
Bombed while at home, these children thought they were safe, says Norwegian Refugee Council as Gaza death toll rises to 217.
Tue, 18 May 2021 18:42:44 +0300Resistance icon Ahed Tamimi highlights plight of Palestinian women
When a woman is beaten, I immediately see my mother in her, says Ahed Tamimi.
Tue, 18 May 2021 18:40:27 +0300Death toll from Israeli attacks on Gaza Strip rises to 213
Number of injuries climbs to 1,442, says Health Ministry.
Tue, 18 May 2021 18:38:47 +0300Turkey never to stop backing Palestine: Foreign minister
Turkey will continue as voice of conscience, justice in world, say Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu.
Tue, 18 May 2021 18:36:50 +0300Amnesty says Israeli attacks amount to 'war crimes'
Rights watchdog says Israeli air strikes targeted residential buildings without prior warning.
Tue, 18 May 2021 18:34:46 +0300Israeli warplanes strike 12 buildings in Gaza
213 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza.
Tue, 18 May 2021 18:33:18 +0300Zambia records 1st case of Indian COVID-19 variant
Health Ministry ring-fences vaccines due to high demand.
Tue, 18 May 2021 18:31:40 +0300US Turkish group remembers exile of Crimean Tatars
Deportations 'based on ethnic and religious hatred against the Tatars,' says Turkish-American National Steering Committee.