World Bulletin
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 18:25:56 +0300Iraq dismantles Daesh/ISIS sleeper cell in Babel
Interior Ministry says 5 suspects arrested on terrorism charges.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 18:22:25 +0300Hamas calls for ‘popular resistance’ against Israeli settlement building
Israel’s new coalition government made its first announcement of settlement plans on Wednesday.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 18:20:46 +0300Puntland security minister escapes bomb attack in Somalia
No group has yet claimed responsibility for bomb blast in semiautonomous region.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 18:17:47 +0300Fierce clashes cut off power supply to Afghan capital
Kabul loses power for 5th day in a row as Afghan forces claim to have killed over 200 Taliban in 24 hours.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 18:15:44 +0300Iran sends oil tankers to Lebanon amid fuel crisis
Lebanon suffers from acute fuel shortage.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 18:12:24 +03003 killed, 3 injured in terrorist attack in northern Syria
Civilian vehicle targeted by suspected YPG/PKK terrorists with roadside bomb in Afrin.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 17:45:00 +0300Hamas leads new battle to break Israeli siege on Gaza
Analysts expect new round of fighting as Israel insists on linking Gaza reconstruction to release of four Israelis held by Hamas.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 17:41:46 +0300Blinken on US withdrawal from Afghanistan: Status quo not an option
Top US diplomat says Washington considering if Taliban serious about peaceful resolution to conflict.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 17:38:35 +0300Canal Istanbul opens ‘new page’ in Turkey’s development: President Erdogan
Laying foundation for Canal Istanbul mega-project’s 1st bridge, president says need to protect Istanbul made it essential.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 17:35:58 +0300Eurovision wants Turkey return to popular song contest
European Broadcasting Union mentions ‘huge interest’ in Turkey in contest via ‘large amount’ of social media engagement.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 10:43:15 +0300Biden says 'senseless violence' in Afghanistan must stop
US president says US support for Afghan government will not diminish as he hosted Kabul's leaders.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 10:40:18 +0300Turkey sends another 50,000 vaccine doses to Northern Cyprus
Ankara has sent 340,000 doses of virus vaccine to TRNC so far.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 10:37:11 +0300Ankara engaging in ‘constructive engagement,’ reducing tensions, says French president
Open dialogue between Turkey, EU has paid off, says Emmanuel Macron.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 10:33:58 +0300Canada adds more extremist groups to terror list, including Three Percenters
Muslim council calls move 'important step' forward.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 10:28:44 +0300Pakistan stays on global watchdog FATF’s gray list
Money laundering watchdog lauds Islamabad for making 'significant' progress on 26 points of its 27-point agenda.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 10:17:45 +0300Libya conference fails to get binding results as elections approach
Hosted by Germany, conference discusses upcoming elections slated for Dec 24, withdrawal of all foreign forces, mercenaries.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 10:15:27 +0300US defense chief assures Afghan leaders during Pentagon meeting
Lloyd Austin discusses US pullout, 'transition to a new relationship with Afghanistan,' Pentagon says.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 10:12:05 +0300Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years in prison for Floyd murder
George Floyd's killer offers 'condolences'.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 18:07:43 +0300US building collapse death toll rises to 4; missing at 159
President Joe Biden authorizes federal assistance as search and rescue operations continue.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 18:06:00 +0300World Bank approves $191M loan for higher education in Bangladesh
Loan to support pandemic-hit higher education sector, helps more women access quality higher education.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:59:00 +0300Iran’s Khamenei receives locally-produced vaccine
COV-Iran Barekat has been developed by Shifa Pharmed.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:57:21 +0300African continent suffers $190B in losses due to COVID-19: AfDB
Pandemic has forced 30M people into poverty and around 39M could be poor by end of 2021, says AfDB president.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:55:43 +0300Indonesia’s Mount Merapi erupts, spewing hot ash
Officials advise residents to remain calm, wear masks.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:54:05 +0300Vaccine diplomacy: Japan to donate more COVID-19 vaccines across Asia
Foreign minister says Tokyo will send 1M doses each to Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:51:18 +0300Will Derek Chauvin offer a motive for George Floyd's murder?
Former police officer’s sentencing Friday to close chapter in Floyd saga.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:33:44 +0300EU summit decisions on Turkey 'far from containing necessary steps'
Turkey 'more than fulfilled' its responsibilities but EU continues to delay positive agenda, says Turkish Foreign Ministry.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:31:38 +0300Germany says EU will continue work on customs union update with Turkey
Comprehensive talks on relations with Turkey held during 1st day of EU summit, Chancellor Merkel says.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:24:11 +0300European Commission announces adoption of conclusions on Turkey
EU leaders note start of technical work for authorization to update customs union between bloc and Turkey.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:20:48 +0300Germany says EU will continue work on customs union update with Turkey
Comprehensive talks on relations with Turkey held during 1st day of EU summit, Chancellor Merkel says.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 10:38:44 +0300Probe finds Israeli strikes in Gaza 'could be a war crime'
New York Times probe, which relies in part on Anadolu Agency footage, examines strikes that left 44 dead.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 10:29:10 +0300COVID-19 variants set difficulties, uncertainties in global fight against pandemic
Mutations of the virus affect spread of virus, disease setting, immunity level vaccines create, success of diagnosis, treatment, protection measures.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:15:29 +0300Russia adds 20,000 daily COVID cases to record highest since January
Daily fatalities also hit highest in last 6 months, official data shows.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:14:17 +0300Over 22,000 apply to European Space Agency to become astronauts
Number of applicants nearly 3 times higher than previous astronaut recruitment program held in 2008.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:12:50 +0300Over 2.79B coronavirus vaccine shots given worldwide
Turkey ranks 9th with more than 45.2M jabs administered.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:11:19 +0300Dozens of Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa complex in Jerusalem
Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa compound every day except on weekends.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:08:43 +0300Kremlin sees incident with British destroyer as 'deliberate provocation'
Russia threatens to ‘bomb on target’ in case of border violation.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:06:53 +0300British Grand Prix to take place with full capacity crowd
Spectators to show proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test result to attend race on July 18.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:51:51 +0300Woman’s claim of giving birth to 10 babies false: South African authorities
Local authorities say so-called mother of 10 was not pregnant and has no history of recent births.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:49:31 +0300Military helicopter crashes in NW Philippines
6 crew, including 3 pilots aboard still missing.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:38:53 +03002 journalists killed, 22 injured in Iran bus crash
Journalists were traveling to West Azerbaijan province to report on revival of Lake Urmia.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:25:03 +0300Hundreds of unmarked children graves found in Canada
Mass grave found in schoolyard, says indigenous group in Canada.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:09:28 +0300Dozens feared dead as military chopper crashes in Kenya
Air force helicopter was on training mission, says Kenya Defense Forces.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:05:57 +0300Afghan government turns to local militias to counter advancing Taliban
Rights group fear such militias with reduced training, oversight might become abusive force.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:27:51 +0300New Israeli government approves construction in Jewish settlements
This marks 1st time when Bennet-led government approved illegal construction in occupied West Bank.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:20:50 +0300NGOs in Syria oppose Russia's attempt to block aid
Closing this door will deprive 4.5 million civilians of aid, says president of Human Aid Society.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:17:49 +0300Turkish-German vaccine inventors win prestigious science prize
Uğur Şahin and Özlem Türeci were among the winners for their contributions to COVID-19 vaccine.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:15:38 +0300Biden unveils strategy to combat gun violence in US
US president announces 5 initiatives including dealing with illegal gun dealers, community’s role and united effort.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:13:22 +0300UN General Assembly reiterates call to end US embargo on Cuba
Cuban foreign minister says US 'unleashing a renewed campaign, and a renewed spirit of ideological intolerance'.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:11:01 +0300Regime shelling kills 2 civilians in Syria’s Idlib
Regime forces, allied Iran-backed foreign terrorists fire shells at villages in Idlib, Hama, Latakia and Aleppo.
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 18:23:46 +0300Scores of Israelis storm Al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem
More Israeli settlers expected to enter flashpoint site later in the afternoon.
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 18:14:27 +0300Amnesty says Greece ‘illegally returning’ migrants to Turkey
'Violent pushbacks have become de facto Greek border control policy,' says report by human rights watchdog.
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 18:12:12 +0300Most Democrats think US needs to step up support for Palestine: poll
About 51% of Democrats say the US is not doing enough to support Palestine, Associated Press-NORC Center indicates.
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:51:36 +0300India reports over 50,000 more coronavirus cases
Death toll in India now stands at 390,660 with 1,358 deaths registered in single day as active caseload sees 82-day low.
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:49:44 +03005 civilians in Afghanistan’s Kandahar killed in landmine blast
With no claim of responsibility for blast, local officials point fingers at Taliban insurgents.
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:47:05 +0300Polling official in French regional elections demoted for wearing headscarf
Rachida Kabbouri was demoted to polling station assessor due to her headscarf allegedly violating 'neutrality'.
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:24:27 +0300British navy ship halted from entering territorial waters: Russia
Russian coast guard vessel, fighter jet loose 'warning fire' to stop British navy destroyer Defender, says Defense Ministry.
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:43:52 +0300Over 40 nations urge China to grant UN rights chief access to Xinjiang
Countries gravely concerned over treatment of Uyghur Muslims.
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:25:19 +03004 Khashoggi killers received paramilitary training in US: Report
Saudi operatives received training from Tier 1 Group in 2017, year before Saudi journalist's gruesome murder.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 18:28:29 +0300Haftar's militia reopens coastal road connecting Libya’s east, west
Libya’s coastal road closed since Haftar’s attack on Tripoli in 2019.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 17:15:17 +0300Russia registers highest single-day COVID-19 deaths since Feb. 11
16,715 new virus cases, 546 fatalities registered over past 24 hours, health authorities say.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:32:02 +03002nd Berlin Conference to discuss Libya’s political process
Incumbent Libyan government to participate in talks for 1st time since taking office in March.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:30:20 +0300Armenia's opposition party to challenge snap election results
Armenian Alliance says it will approach Constitutional Court over 'mass violations' by ruling party of Premier Pashinyan.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:27:27 +0300Turkey names home-grown COVID-19 jab Turkovac
Phase 3 trials of Turcovac vaccine inaugurated in Turkey's capital, President Erdogan attends via videoconference.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 14:38:22 +0300UN, Malian police sign partnership deal on eliminating sexual violence
Cases of conflict-related sexual violence have continued to rise, particularly in northern and central Mali.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 14:36:21 +0300Kenya receives 358,700 doses of COVID vaccine amid shortage
At least 192,093 Kenyans had received their second dose as of Monday, with total of 1,187,663 vaccines administered.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 14:33:17 +0300World Refugee Day webinar spotlights protection
In online event, experts lay out their work on refugees and different perspectives on protecting them.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 14:10:13 +0300Pandemic knocks Global FDI back to 2005 levels
Global FDI flows expected to bottom out in 2021, recover some lost ground with 10-15% increase, says UN report.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 14:07:47 +0300US technical delegation due in Turkey to discuss Afghanistan
Delegation expected to meet Turkish Defense Ministry officials to discuss keeping Afghanistan's Kabul airport operational.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 13:25:32 +0300Turkey lowers vaccine eligibility age to 25
Over 43M doses administered in country to date.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 13:23:11 +0300Russian tourists return to Turkish resort after flights resume
More than 12,000 passengers expected to arrive in Antalya with 44 planes on Tuesday.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 13:20:17 +0300Oil prices up on investor euphoria over tight market
Stalled US-Iran talks puts upward pressure on prices, temporarily pausing extra Iranian barrels on market.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 13:18:11 +0300Turkey pledges to strengthen ties with Africa at all platforms
Foreign Minister Cavusoglu opens Zimbabwe Embassy in Ankara as African states' missions rises to 37, up from 10 in 13 years.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 13:12:04 +0300Cuba says homegrown COVID vaccine shows 92% efficacy
Nation would be first in Latin America to successfully manufacture own vaccine against coronavirus.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 10:39:44 +0300‘Inequity fueling a 2-track pandemic,’ says WHO chief
Tedros Ghebreyesus says COVAX working with South African consortium to establish vaccine technology transfer hub.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 10:33:12 +0300‘Turkey, Ukraine can conduct many joint space projects’
Volodymyr Taftay, head of Ukraine's State Space Agency, says Ankara, Kiev can carry out common projects in field of space.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 09:48:23 +0300US vows to hold new Iranian president accountable on rights
White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki urges Iran 'to release political prisoners, improve respect for human rights'.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 09:44:23 +0300UN-led Cyprus talks loom large in Turkey-EU ties: EU foreign policy chief
Bloc to push for more UN-led Cyprus talks in hope of settling decades-long conflict, says Josep Borrell.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 09:42:34 +0300Palestine urges UN to add Israel to 'list of shame' for violating children's rights
Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh urges UN chief to place Israel on blacklist of countries that violate children's rights.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 09:39:40 +0300Ethiopia extends voting in election at end of polling deadline
In several polling stations, voters still lining up to cast ballots across Horn of Africa country.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 18:16:08 +0300Washington engrossed with domestic issues: US ex-diplomat
Issues resulting from racism, wealth inequality, COVID-19, national debt, climate change make US 'inwardly focused,' says Mark Kimmitt.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 18:13:40 +0300Indonesia says no to establishing diplomatic ties with Israel
Official urges Tel Aviv to respect Palestinian rights according to international norms.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:39:53 +0300Iran's new president urges US to fulfill nuclear deal obligations
President-elect Ebrahim Raeisi holds his first press conference after winning Iran’s presidential election.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:38:10 +0300Several French soldiers injured in Mali blast
Attack comes over a week after French President Macron announced end of Operation Barkhane.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:34:51 +0300Montenegro to boost economic ties with Turkey
Turkey, Montenegro share many commonalities, says President Milo Djukanovic.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:33:23 +03007 killed, 44 injured across US in weekend mass shootings: monitor
At least one child and one teenager among those who lost lives in weekend gun violence.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:30:57 +0300Coronavirus situation in Russia is ‘difficult,’ Kremlin says
Moscow to start trial of Sputnik V vaccine for teenagers in July.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:25:28 +0300Regime shelling kills 7 civilians in Syria’s Idlib
Artillery shelling targets villages of al-Bara and Ehsim in Idlib province's countryside.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:23:49 +0300Ethiopian president casts ballot in nationwide elections
President Sahle-work Zewde votes for 1st time in country's sixth parliamentary and regional councils elections.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:05:36 +0300Foreign artists living in Turkey hold concert on World Refugee Day
Speaking to Anadolu Agency, artists also share their thoughts on homeland, Turkey and World Refugee Day.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:02:40 +0300Spanish premier announces pardons for jailed Catalan leaders
Catalan independence activists protest event, heckle Sanchez during his speech.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:00:50 +0300Over 2.66B coronavirus vaccine shots given worldwide
Turkey ranks 9th with more than 42.2M jabs administered across country.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:59:09 +0300Azerbaijani president receives Kazakh deputy prime minister
Parties hope to bring bilateral trade volume to pre-pandemic level, says presidency statement.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:57:46 +0300EU extends sanctions against Russia over illegal annexation of Crimea
Bloc continues with sanctions hitting trade, tourism, finance of Crimea, Sevastopol.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:55:54 +0300UN rights chief raises concerns over rights in Russia, China
Opening 47th session of UN Human Rights Council, Bachelet says it is time of 'grave setbacks in human rights’.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 13:15:17 +0300Turkey's presence at Kabul airport 'necessary' for diplomatic community
Afghan Foreign Minister Haneef Atmar says Turkey has taken 'bold, commendable initiative'.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:16:39 +0300'Ukraine buying Turkish drones to defend itself'
Ukrainian foreign minister answers questions from Biden-Putin meeting to NATO membership, and Turkish drones.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:14:51 +0300Macron’s party crashes in first round of French regional elections
Around 66.1% of voters shunned polling stations, which was regarded as unprecedented.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:13:08 +0300India records lowest daily cases in 88 days
With more than 53,200 cases over past day, nationwide tally nearing 30M.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:11:16 +0300Israeli police attack families in Jerusalem’s Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood
Police also use force to disperse journalists, Palestinians supporting families facing threat of forcible eviction.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:08:24 +0300Photographs of children killed in Israeli attacks exhibited in Gaza
Showcase held on wreckage of As-Sekka family's house in Khan Younis city.