Minister says country enters critical 3rd phase of pandemic with 36 deaths and 1,310 new cases registered in past 24 hours.

WHO adviser cites IMF study that 40% of global population being vaccinated would have over $9T economic benefit.

86 soldiers, 29 civilians also wounded by land mine explosions, according to Azerbaijani authorities.

Archdiocese says Cardinal Reinhard Marx sent resignation letter to Pope Francis on May 21.

Washington told Oslo it changed practice of surveilling allies in 2014, according to Prime Minister Erna Solberg.

Authorities say 22 men, 59 women rescued by fishermen off Aceh beach.

Blast near revered shrine killed 2, injured 23 others.

Talks on prisoner swap between Israel, Hamas expected in Cairo next week.

'We are in constant, good contact with Muslims in Germany,' says Interior Ministry.

Conference to focus on general elections in Libya, withdrawal of foreign forces.

Decision in response to conditions set by ECOWAS, which suspended Mali’s membership in response to recent coup.

Azerbaijan Grand Prix to run over 51 laps at Baku City Circuit.

Supreme leader says some candidates were 'wronged' during vetting process for June 18 election.

UN Refugee Agency head says Denmark's actions to 'evade responsibility' run counter to spirit of 1951 Refugee Convention.

New data shows Delta variant could also lead to increased risk of hospitalization compared to Alpha variant.

Some women were pregnant, some were planning their weddings while others lost their entire families in Israeli bombs.

Negative PCR or antigen test result for COVID-19 taken in last 7 days required to pass through border gates.

3 people also injured in explosion in recently liberated Kalbajar region.

13th and 14th century poet Yunus Emre is symbol of human values, love and social peace.

Charges pressed against 285 detainees.

Biden, Erdogan to 'discuss the full range of bilateral and regional issues,' says White House.

WHO says Africa must boost critical care capacity to prevent health facilities from being overwhelmed.

Turkey ranks 11th with more than 29.7M jabs given across country.

Leaders of Yamina and Yesh Atid parties to split job of premier if new government receives vote of confidence.

Int'l Labor Organization says pandemic crisis far from over, work shortfall to continue despite jobs growth.

Leading mycologist Arunaloke Chakrabarti says country recording an ‘exponential rise’ of Mucormycosis this year.

Philippe Lazzarini visits families threatened with eviction in Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood.

Ankara supports investigation, all possible steps that may be taken by court, says Turkish parliament speaker.

Turkey ranks 10th with over 29.42M jabs administered.

Herzog receives 87 votes of 120 Knesset members.

It is second-highest-ever May figure, says trade minister.

Ethiopia has several rivers other than Nile River, expert tells Anadolu Agency.

Palestinian Foreign Ministry summons ambassadors of UK, Austria, Czech Republic, Bulgarian ambassadors.

US president marks solemn centenary of mass atrocities, says 'literal hell was unleashed' by rampaging white mob.

Coming along with hail, tornado hits northeastern Heilongjiang province on Tuesday evening.

Meeting to be held next week in Cairo, state-run newspaper reports.

Former leaders, ministers, officials express serious concern over ‘unfounded’ accusation of anti-Semitism.

Turkey ranks 10th with over 29.18M jabs administered.

On eve of Global Day of Parents on Tuesday, parents in Palestine remember their children killed in recent Israeli bombings.

Ratification of agreement published on Turkish Official Gazette.

Protests against government's new tax reform plan raging across country.

Yossi Cohen’s tenure as Mossad chief ends Tuesday.

5 rapporteurs had sought reply from Indian government on alleged ill-treatment, disappearances and torture.

Government in touch with national and international authorities on matter, says spokesman for German chancellor.

Agreement to boost tourism for both countries, says Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu.

Camlica Tower symbolizes Turkey's modern vision, commitment to environment, says President Erdogan.

Matthias Schmale said Israeli airstrikes appeared to be carried out with 'sophistication' and 'precision'.

Number of displaced people increasing due to intensified fighting between local groups, military, says report.

Islamabad receives 100,000 doses under COVAX program.

MV Ever Given re-floated 2 months ago after being stranded for days.

Naftali Bennett referred to Islamabad's Shifa International Hospital as Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza.

Demonstrations began last month after government introduced tax reform said to harm working and middle classes.

658 candidates to compete for 56 seats in parliament, either independently or on behalf of 15 political parties.

Top Turkish, American officials hold meeting in Istanbul.

Irish lawmaker flays 'spineless, toothless' EU, says Palestinians have every right to resist Israeli occupation.

Humanitarian coordinator Lynn Hastings launches plan to support residents in Gaza, West Bank, including East Jerusalem.

Taking effect from May 31, new measures part of reinforced restrictions to stem rising cases of COVID-19 variant.

Al-Sisi, Djiboutian counterpart discuss bilateral, regional issues.

Black, yellow insects have taken over much of US East Coast, Midwest with high-pitched mating ritual.

G7, EU countries demand immediate and unconditional release of journalist Raman Pratasevich.

Turkish parliament head inaugurates May 27, 1960 coup exhibition in parliament.

Gen. Farouk Yahaya will head military after leading counter-terrorism operations in volatile northeast.

Volkan Bozkir says all parties to Jammu and Kashmir dispute must refrain from changing status of disputed territory.

Iran accounts for 4.5% of world’s bitcoin mining as operators attracted by cheap power, vast natural gas reserves.

120 Jews raid Haram al-Sharif from Al-Maqaribe Gate southwest of flashpoint mosque.

Geir Pedersen warns pattern of suffering 'slowly inching Syrians towards an even deeper abyss'.

Ex-political prisoner among 3 more killed by Myanmar military, 4,313 people currently detained, says local group.

Statement comes after unconfirmed reports say Pakistan may allow US bases, which Islamabad denies.

More than 2,000 road blockades amid protests paralyze imports, exports, caused shortage of fuel, food, medical supplies.

After nearly two decades of engagement in Afghanistan, foreign troops began retreat on May 1.

Washington plans to reopen its consulate in East Jerusalem.

Wednesday’s visit is the first by Blinken to Egypt since he took office.

Anadolu Agency speaks to Khalil Hashmi, Pakistan’s envoy in Geneva ahead of UNHRC's special session.

No date given for Ismail Haniyeh’s visit to Egypt.

WhatsApp challenges Indian policy requiring messaging services to 'trace' the origin of particular messages.

Plane diverted as it was flying over area close to Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant, says President Lukashenko.

The only full lunar eclipse of 2021 occurs tomorrow night across the world.

Foreign Minister Cavusoglu says cooperation with African countries is improving day by day through 43 embassies.

Leaders to 'discuss the full range of pressing issues,' says spokeswoman Jen Psaki.

Forced diversion of flight to Minsk, arrest of journalist, companion ‘tantamount to extraordinary rendition,’ says UN.

Antonio Guterres says UN officials are working closely with international actors to support ongoing political transition.

Belarus forced passenger plane to land to arrest opposition journalist.

Efforts to prevent Islamophobia play important role in peace, security of whole humanity, says Turkey’s president.

Key reformist candidates, including Rouhani's first deputy Ishaq Jahangiri, have been disqualified.

Chairman of Pakistan’s Kashmir Committee discusses situation in Kashmir, Palestine with Anadolu Agency.

Exercise to test efficiency and coordination of naval forces to run through June 6.

US pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson applies for approval of its coronavirus vaccine in Japan.

Blinken’s tour will take him to Ramallah, Egypt and Jordan.

Youth killed by Israeli forces in Umm Al-Sharayet town near Ramallah.

Webinar on Turkey's successful drone program, organized by Circle Foundation and RUSI, set for this Friday.

Ain Al-Asad is largest military base for US forces in Iraq.

Under fire, information minister clarifies change in passport purely technical, does not mean shift in policy towards Israel.

ICC chief prosecutor announced investigation launched in early March on Israeli war crimes in Palestinian territories.

Arab towns in Israel witnessed protests against Israeli attacks on Palestinians in East Jerusalem and Gaza.

UN schools converted into refugee centers 'can't provide basic needs,' says mother of 3 who takes shelter in one of them.

World will lose many more as pandemic rages, WHO director-general tells World Health Assembly.

Terrorists detonated explosives-laden motorcycle in city center of Jarabulus, say local sources.

Sergey Lavrov says Turkey and Russia helped to stop war in Syria, last year's conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh.

Israeli police alleged young Palestinian tried to carry out stabbing attack.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken to meet senior Israeli, Palestinian, Egyptian and Jordanian officials.