World Bulletin
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 10:17:15 +0300Egypt calls for time frame on Ethiopia dam talks
Cairo opposes ‘infinite’ negotiations, says Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukri.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:50:30 +0300US records more than 280 mass shootings so far in 2021
Two more mass shootings leave 6 dead in 2 states.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:44:59 +0300Algeria's National Liberation Front leads in parliamentary polls
Country's largest Islamic party Movement of Society for Peace secures 64 seats, says head of electoral body.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:43:01 +0300Deaths in US from COVID-19 hit 600,000: Johns Hopkins
Almost 2.4B vaccine doses administered worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:39:37 +0300Israeli settlers' flag march arrives at Damascus Gate amid tension
17 Palestinians were injured by Israeli forces near Damascus Gate, says Palestinian Red Crescent Society.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:36:42 +0300US-Russian talks a ‘sign of hope,’ says Swiss president
Switzerland's President Guy Parmelin says 'constructive dialogue' needed between great powers to meet present challenges.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 18:32:00 +0300EU, US agree to end 17-year Boeing-Airbus trade dispute
Transatlantic allies also plan on reforming World Health Organization, boost COVID-19 vaccination worldwide.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 18:29:23 +0300D-8 economic bloc celebrates 24th anniversary
Secretary-General Shaari says Developing-8 has always been genuine global infrastructure of multilateral cooperation.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 18:25:02 +0300Med7 countries’ joint declaration holds 'no value’ for Turkey
Genuine cooperation environment cannot be achieved in Eastern Mediterranean without Turkey, TRNC, says Foreign Ministry.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 18:23:58 +0300Germany believes right-wing extremism biggest security threat to nation
Minister Seehofer says number of people in right-wing extremist spectrum grew by 3.8% to 33,300 people last year.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 18:20:55 +0300Behind Macron's slap: Toxic mix of royalism, far-right
Unemployed, influenced by royalists and far-right, 28-year-old Frenchman says acted in displeasure of Macron's policies.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 18:19:15 +0300Turkish Cyprus ready to participate in talks with constructive manner
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus says constructive proposal for two-state solution still on table.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 17:52:45 +0300Climate activists expect more 'concrete' actions from world leaders
Although coronavirus pandemic prevents mass climate protests on streets, activists continue their effort online.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 17:49:53 +0300China accuses NATO of 'slandering its peaceful development'
China will not present 'systemic challenges' to anyone, says spokesperson.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 17:32:41 +0300Egypt's Sisi invites Qatari emir to Cairo
Egyptian president sends Qatari emir message asking him to visit at 'earliest opportunity'.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 17:30:18 +0300UN calls for instant release of abducted Nigerian students
UNICEF makes plea to kidnappers, saying parents grieving their kids disappearance; siblings missing their brothers, sisters.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 17:27:53 +0300Recent meeting with Turkish president was 'very good': Biden
US president responds to question on Turkish presence in Afghanistan, says had 'long discussions' with President Erdogan.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 17:21:52 +0300Pakistan holds ground-breaking ceremony for 4th Turkish corvette
Turkey's state-run defense company manufacturing 4 corvettes for Pakistan Navy.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:49:05 +0300'America is back,' says Biden ahead of meetings with EU presidents
US president arrives at meetings with top EU officials, pledging to restore US-EU ties.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:23:04 +0300Death toll in Somalia bombing rises to 20
No group claims responsibility so far, authorities blame al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabaab terror group.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:21:21 +0300Nearly 2.42B coronavirus vaccine shots given worldwide
Turkey ranks 10th with more than 35.35M jabs administered across country.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:19:57 +03001 killed, 2 wounded in car bomb attack in Syria's Afrin
Explosion targets checkpoint in Kafr Jannah village.
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:37:06 +0300UK premier delays lifting of lockdown restrictions by 4 weeks
England was due to see lifting of its final coronavirus lockdown restrictions on June 21.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:00:49 +0300Ex-Iran intelligence minister vetoed Rafsanjani from becoming president in 2013
Rafsanjani was key member of the 1979 Islamic revolution in Iran.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:58:55 +0300Over 2.38B coronavirus vaccine shots given worldwide
Turkey ranks 10th with more than 34.16M jabs administered across country.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:56:39 +0300Turkish president meets Greek premier at NATO summit
Earlier, Erdogan met French counterpart Macron, British Prime Minister Johnson, German Chancellor Merkel.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:49:22 +0300Kiwi producer pulls out of film on Christchurch terror attack
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern also distances herself from movie, They Are Us.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:16:34 +0300EU condemns deadly attack on hospital in Afrin, Syria
Bloc urges respect for international humanitarian law, national cease-fire.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:13:45 +0300Kazakh president meets US special representative on Afghan peace
Prospects of Kazakh-US strategic partnership amid NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan discussed.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:09:28 +0300Can Netanyahu topple Israel’s new coalition government?
New coalition gov’t gained Knesset confidence, ending Netanyahu’s 12-year rule.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:07:33 +0300NATO’s collective defense is ‘sacred obligation’: US president
Joe Biden reiterates commitment to military alliance ahead of NATO leaders’ summit
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:05:36 +0300NATO summit begins in Brussels
Leaders to discuss NATO 2030 goals, Russia, China, terrorism, cyber-attacks during meeting.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:58:41 +03002 Palestinians injured by Israeli raid in West Bank
Israeli forces open fire during raid to arrest two Palestinians.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:57:17 +0300NATO summit underway with Russia, China on agenda
NATO leaders to discuss NATO 2030 agenda, support for Afghanistan after withdrawal.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:54:45 +0300Drone attack targets base housing US forces in Baghdad
No injuries reported.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:45:45 +0300Naftali Bennett secures Knesset votes, ending Netanyahu era
Bennett set to serve 2 years as prime minister before being succeeded by his coalition partner Yair Lapid.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:42:23 +0300Israel’s Netanyahu to hand over power without ceremony
Power handover usually takes place in celebratory ceremony.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 10:16:32 +0300Algeria’s election authority slams Islamist party over early victory claim
National Independent Elections Authority refutes party’s claims of ‘attempts to change results’.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:40:00 +0300COVAX welcomes G7 commitment to share 870M vaccine doses
WHO chief also hails COVID-19 vaccine donation announcement but says more doses needed with faster delivery.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 18:39:05 +0300Back-to-back blasts kill 7 people in Afghan capital Kabul
Western neighborhood of Dasht-e-Barchi mostly inhabited by ethnic Shiite-Hazara community targeted in blasts.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 18:16:14 +0300Regime attacks kill 1 civilian, injure 10 in Syria’s Idlib
10 people, including 2 children, injured in Assad regime attacks.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 15:14:53 +03001,800-year-old statue of woman found in western Turkey
Turkish Culture Ministry’s Department of Excavations shares video showing process of unearthing ancient statue.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 14:40:55 +0300Palestinian girl documents Israeli settlers’ attempts to seize homes in Jerusalem’s neighborhood
Muna Al-Kurd becomes icon following activism against forced Israeli evictions.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 12:42:18 +0300Turkey rescues 35 asylum seekers in Aegean Sea
Asylum seekers pushed back by Greek authorities into Turkish territorial waters.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 12:38:39 +0300G7 leaders meet in Cornwall for 1st in-person summit in 2 years
Top issue is recovery from COVID-19 pandemic, with UK premier saying ‘lessons must be learned’.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 12:36:13 +0300Algerians vote in first parliamentary elections since Bouteflika’s exit
More than 24 million Algerians eligible to vote.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 10:54:34 +0300Calls go out to hex Israel's Bennet against forming gov't
Israeli extremists call for 'pulsa denura' ritual to bring curse, death upon Yamina party leader, says local media.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 10:18:39 +0300NATO leaders to make decisions on long-term security at upcoming summit
Leaders to approve NATO 2030 on adapting military alliance to modern challenges.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 18:17:21 +0300UK says Delta variant of coronavirus 60% more transmissible than Alpha
Number of Delta cases surge by 243% to over 42,000 in UK since last week, says Public Health England.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 18:00:24 +0300Turkish Red Crescent marks 153rd foundation anniversary
Kizilay acts as international organization since its creation in 1868, says aid agency head.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 17:57:58 +0300China approves inactivated COVID-19 vaccines for children age 3-17
Over 100 new local coronavirus cases reported in China this month so far.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 17:55:21 +0300Over 2.3B coronavirus vaccine shots given worldwide
Turkey ranks 10th with more than 32.6M jabs administered across country.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 17:53:00 +0300Turkey, France to discuss all aspects of relations at NATO summit
'We will have opportunity to evaluate positive and negative aspects of Turkish-French ties': Turkish president.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 17:29:51 +0300UN rights chief warns of imminent further bloodshed in Myanmar
Reports indicate military buildup, as armed conflict, violence intensify in Myanmar: UN high commissioner for human rights.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 16:25:44 +030018 killed in bus accident in southwestern Pakistan
Over 30 people injured when bus overturns in Khuzdar district of Balochistan province.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 16:22:36 +0300Oil giants increase profits to $46 billion in Q121
BP records highest year-over-year rise in profit.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 11:55:45 +0300Gaza’s reconstruction critical for maintaining cease-fire: Hamas
Leading Hamas figure says cease-fire is in fragile state and resolving problems crucial to strengthening it.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 10:39:42 +0300Trump tells Biden not to ‘fall asleep’ during meeting with Putin
During his presidential campaign against Biden, country’s 45th president nicknamed his successor ‘Sleepy Joe’.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 10:37:38 +0300Fate of Israel’s new government hinges on fragile alliance
3 possible scenarios for ‘change bloc’ government, which is set to be approved Sunday if it maintains 61 seats in Knesset.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 10:35:13 +0300Israeli police attack Palestinians praying outside Damascus Gate
Police attack worshippers with batons, injuring 10.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 10:17:15 +0300Macron says talks vital with Turkey’s president despite differences
Two leaders will exchange views on international and domestic situations.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:53:54 +0300Biden announces donation of 500M Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine doses worldwide
'That's a historic step, the largest single purchase and donation of COVID-19 vaccines,' says US president.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 18:58:04 +0300Moscow court fines Facebook, Telegram for over $375K in total
Russian watchdog accuses social media platform and messaging app of refusing to delete banned content.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 18:55:54 +0300Islamic group dubs raging war in Afghanistan ‘genocide of Muslims’
OIC head’s remarks come during meeting with Afghan hajj minister before gathering of religious scholars in Saudi Arabia.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 18:53:20 +0300Italian foreign minister welcomes Ukraine's European aspirations
Luigi Di Maio says Italy proud to have supported signing of Association Agreement between EU, Ukraine.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 18:51:13 +0300Pope dismisses German cardinal's offer to resign over sexual abuse scandal
'Continue as you propose but as Archbishop of Munich and Freising,' pope says.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 18:49:12 +0300Kenya eases tension with Somalia over airspace
Somalia severed diplomatic ties with Kenya last December, accusing Nairobi of meddling in its internal affairs.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 18:45:58 +0300EU Parliament calls for COVID-19 patent waiver
EU lawmakers urge bloc to support lifting intellectual property rights on COVID-related drugs, abolish export controls.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 18:43:16 +0300Europe's COVID-19 deaths under 10,000, more jabs needed: WHO
With 1.2M deaths, 55M cases, Europe accounts for over 30% of all infections, fatalities globally: WHO regional head.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 18:40:47 +0300Famed Kyrgyz writer Aitmatov remembered on 13th death anniversary
His relatives, colleagues, admirers visit Chingiz Aitmatov's grave in Bishkek to commemorate him.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:47:56 +0300US, Pakistan navies hold joint drill
Both navies working together to ensure safe, secure maritime environment in region, says Pakistani statement.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:46:31 +0300Daesh/ISIS terrorists kill 1 in northern Iraq
1 person also injured in attack on al-Nour village, northern Kirkuk province.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:43:31 +0300South African woman gives birth to 10 babies
Gosiame Thamara Sithole breaks Guinness World record.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:02:02 +0300Turkey discovers 20-ton gold reserve worth $1.2B
New facility is expected to start gold casting process in last quarter of next year, says industry minister.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:59:24 +0300Libya eyes 62% oil output rise to 2.1 million barrels per day
Country also aims to produce 4.1 bln. cubic feet per day of gas in onshore and offshore fields to meet increasing gas demand.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:52:56 +0300Elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir on July 25
Over 3.2M voters will elect 45 members for Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:16:01 +0300Russia begins large-scale military drill in Pacific Ocean
Up to 20 warships, support vessels and submarines, and 20 aircraft to participate in exercises.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:14:22 +0300Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi faces new corruption charge
Ousted state counsellor misused her authority, accepted $600,000 from Yangon's ex-chief minister: Anti-Corruption Commission.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:11:44 +0300Assad regime forces kill 6, injure 13 civilians in northwestern Syria
3 of injured civilians are in critical condition, says Syria Civil Defense.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:07:40 +0300Israeli forces kill 3 Palestinians, wound 1 in West Bank
3 Palestinians from security unit killed by Israeli raid in Jenin, West Bank.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:43:07 +0300Over 2.22B coronavirus vaccine shots given worldwide
Turkey ranks 10th with more than 31.59M jabs administered across country.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:40:45 +0300Algerian army says to remain neutral in parliamentary election
More than half of Algeria’s 43 million population eligible to vote in June 12 polls.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:38:42 +0300UK gov't COVID contract linked to former top adviser ruled unlawful
Firm was linked to British prime minister’s former top adviser.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:36:24 +0300Senior al-Shabaab leader arrested in Somalia
130 terrorists killed in ongoing offensive against al-Shabaab, says army.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:33:30 +0300World welcomes UN court's Ratko Mladic genocide conviction
Relatives of Ratko Mladic's many victims welcome final decision with tears of joy.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:31:49 +0300China to roll out 3rd COVID-19 vaccine
Approval of new vaccine for emergency use will expand supplies from China.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:29:52 +030051 children kidnapped in northern Mozambique last year
Abduction of children has become new and alarmingly regular tactic by armed groups involved in conflict, says rights group.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:28:09 +0300Bulgarian MiG-29 fighter plane crashes into Black Sea
Search, rescue operation under way, says Bulgarian Defense Ministry.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:25:45 +0300Israel hits Syria's capital, Homs in airstrike: Regime
Assad regime media claim attacks launched by Israeli forces on capital Damascus, Homs.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:09:20 +0300US changes travel warnings for 114 countries, including Turkey
State Department changes advisories for countries including Olympics host Japan, Germany, France and Turkey.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:06:05 +0300'Without Turkey, Karabakh settlement would not have maximum effect'
Russian foreign minister says Turkey's involvement in Karabakh settlement 'stabilizing factor'.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 09:50:39 +0300Iran's second presidential debate puts spotlight on key issues
Seven candidates in fray faced off in second of three debates, focusing on key issues and trading barbs.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 19:00:26 +0300Over 2.18B coronavirus vaccine shots given worldwide
Turkey ranks 10th with more than 31.37M jabs administered across country.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 18:56:36 +0300Major websites around world go down for about 1 hour
Websites of Anadolu Agency, CNN, NYT, Financial Times as well as Amazon, Reddit are affected by outage.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 18:54:36 +0300Azerbaijani forces arrest Armenian soldier attempting to lay mines
Group of Armenian armed forces infiltrates Azerbaijani territory, says Defense Ministry.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 18:51:27 +0300London police officer confesses to kidnapping, raping woman
Body of Sarah Everard, 33, was found in March, a week after she went missing.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 18:48:56 +0300Myanmar military crackdown death toll tops 850: Watchdog
Singapore’s foreign minister expresses disappointment over 'very very slow' progress on resolving ongoing crisis.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 18:44:39 +0300French President Macron slapped in face by member of public
2 people arrested over incident in public appearance in Drome, southeastern France.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:50:50 +0300Europol arrests over 800 people in global high-tech operation
Tons of illicit drugs, currencies and cryptocurrency worth $48M seized in operation across 16 countries.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:48:42 +0300'UN holds double standards on Israel's demolition of Palestinian homes'
Israel’s practice 'act of illegal collective punishment, direct violation of international law,' says Malaysian group.