World Bulletin
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 09:21:23 +0300Turkey lights first gas flare at Sakarya field in Black Sea
With Black Sea gas, ‘we will significantly reduce dependence on foreign sources' says Turkish president.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 19:03:54 +0300Israeli army shoots Palestinian child in West Bank
10-year-old child injured in head.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 18:56:37 +0300Olympics host Tokyo sees record daily virus cases
Experts warn of alarming surge as Japanese capital sees over 3,000 coronavirus cases, highest since outbreak.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 18:34:35 +0300‘We remain engaged in Afghanistan despite troop withdrawal,’ says US secretary of state
Antony Blinken in New Delhi on 1st visit to India after assuming office.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 18:20:57 +0300Over 3.97B coronavirus vaccine shots administered worldwide
Turkey ranks 9th globally with more than 69M jabs given.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:54:52 +0300Tunisian president dismisses some top state officials
Director of prime ministry council, secretary-general of government among those dismissed from their duties.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 18:11:02 +0300Turkey rescues 388 asylum seekers after Greek pushback
Hundreds of asylum seekers illegally pushed back by Greece rescued off coast of Aegean Izmir province within span of days.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 18:09:49 +0300Kremlin says end of US combat mission in Iraq requires 'increased attention'
Russia will monitor situation in Iraq, stay in touch with Iraqi authorities, spokesman Dmitry Peskov says.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 18:07:57 +0300Arab League hopes Tunisia leaves turbulent times behind
Developments in Tunisia closely followed by whole Arab world, says league's secretary-general.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 17:11:45 +0300Residential school survivors want Canadian court to release document
Before 2005 agreement, government and churches faced billions of dollars in lawsuits from survivors, families, CBC reports.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:36:29 +0300Tunisia’s Ennahda denies placing parliament speaker under house arrest
Ghannouchi described Tunisian president’s decisions to oust gov’t, suspend parliament as “coup”.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 18:53:06 +03003.5% section of former 'ghost town' reopened in Northern Cyprus
New reopening in Maras done as 2nd stage of decision by Turkish Cypriot government, says Prime Minister Ersan Saner.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 18:44:23 +0300UN says civilian casualties in Afghanistan up 47% in 1st half of 2021
UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan accuses Taliban, Daesh/ISIS, Afghan troops for over 1,600 deaths, 3,500 injuries.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 18:21:28 +0300Tunisian president sacks premier, defense minister
Interim justice minister was also relieved of duties.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 17:13:50 +0300Belgium hit by floods for 2nd time in just over a week
Many houses evacuated, roads closed in Namur, Dinant cities.
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:00:09 +0300Ghannouchi says Tunisia parliament in session, rejects ‘coup’
Tunisia president ousts gov’t, freezes parliament in a move deemed by critics as ‘coup’.
Sat, 24 Jul 2021 18:56:19 +0300208 migrants rescued off Tunisian coast
Thousands of migrants use Maghreb countries to cross to Europe.
Sat, 24 Jul 2021 18:41:59 +0300EU nations mull boosted restrictions as COVID-19 cases spike
Despite intensive vaccination, Delta variant poses serious challenges to EU countries.
Sat, 24 Jul 2021 18:29:54 +0300Death toll from protests in Iran’s Khuzestan rises to 10: NGO
Protests have been ongoing for days over water shortages.
Sat, 24 Jul 2021 18:16:36 +0300Mosque imam sacked in France for reciting verses deemed ‘contrary to values of Republic’
Human rights advocate criticizes French interior minister for targeting imams, for asking governor to dismiss imam.
Sat, 24 Jul 2021 11:01:44 +0300Haiti bids final farewell to assassinated President Jovenel Moise
Funeral held amid violent protests, accusations of ‘betrayal’ by former first lady.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:54:30 +0300Regime attack kills 7 civilians in northwestern Syria
3 children among those killed in attack on Idlib province, 3 others injured.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:49:11 +0300Australia reports 2 more deaths linked to AstraZeneca vaccine blood clots
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he is ‘sorry’ as vaccination program has failed to achieve its marks.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:25:01 +0300China turns down 2nd phase of coronavirus origin tracing
Treat COVID-19 origin-tracing work as ‘scientific issue, get rid of political interference,’ Beijing tells WHO.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:02:35 +0300Vaccine inequity biggest obstacle to ending pandemic: WHO chief
UN, WHO, Oxford report finds vaccine inequity to have lasting effect on low- and lower-middle-income countries' recovery.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:50:25 +0300Death toll in China floods rises to 33, 8 missing
Around 376,000 people transferred to safer places in central Henan province.
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:26:43 +0300Fire guts over 60 Rohingya tents at camp in Bangladesh
Initial assessments suggest blaze originated from cooking gas cylinder.
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 17:53:35 +0300Turkish aid projects in Kenya provide valuable support
Turkish state-run aid agency plans to run orthopedics camps in Kenya to help victims of accidents free of charge.
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:41:08 +0300Israel's Pegasus spyware global weapon to silence critics
Revelations stemming from global investigation cast doubt on safeguards put in place to prevent misuse of cyber weapons.
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:17:54 +0300Severe flooding in central China kills 12
Local authorities raise disaster level to 'highest' as 100,000 people forced to evacuate.
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:31:10 +0300Kashmiri people decided their destiny with Pakistan long ago: Masood Khan
Kashmir is part of Pakistan; it's our people’s final decision, says Kashmiri president.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:29:15 +0300Billionaire Bezos, crew blast off into space on successful visit
'Whoo-hoo!,' hollers of joy as New Shepard craft reaches edge of space.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:05:37 +0300India reports more than 4,332 deaths from ‘black fungus’ to date
45,374 cases of deadly infection reported in country so far, says Health Ministry.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:03:42 +0300Merkel promises quick financial aid for flood victims
German government set to approve €400 million emergency aid package for flood-hit regions.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:01:42 +0300Russia reports 23,770 new COVID-19 cases, 784 deaths
Country sees rise in COVID-19 infections due to spread of Delta strain.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:00:08 +0300Turkish vice president condemns EU ruling on headscarf ban
‘I strongly condemn such an ambivalent decision that destroys freedom of religion, conscience,’ says Fuat Oktay.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 17:55:57 +0300Turkey condemns Macron’s meeting with members of YPG/PKK-affiliated group
France's ties with bloodthirsty terror group, its extensions, undermines Turkey's national security, says Foreign Ministry.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 17:54:24 +0300Mali’s interim president targeted in attempted stabbing attack: Presidency
‘Assailant was immediately subdued by close security,’ Assimi Goita’s office says.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 17:52:23 +0300Rockets land near Afghan presidential palace: Report
Rockets fell as President Ghani and other officials were offering Eid prayers.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 17:50:52 +030061 unclaimed bodies buried in mass graves in western Kenya
Bodies had been unclaimed for long time and were filling morgues, Kisumu County director of public health says.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 16:46:48 +0300Georgia, Ukraine, Moldova sign MoU to bolster cooperation on path of EU integration
EU will do its best to maintain, strengthen this high-level dialogue, says head of European Council.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 15:23:42 +0300'Those who criticize Turkey for Cyprus Peace Operation distort historical facts'
There has been no blood shed since 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation, says TRNC president.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:34:53 +030071 people accredited for Tokyo Olympics test positive for COVID-19
Among those who tested positive are athletes, officials, and volunteers, says Tokyo Olympics organizers.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 13:54:55 +0300Daesh/ISIS terror group claims responsibility for deadly attack in Iraqi capital
At least 30 people dead, 60 injured in attack in public market place.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:37:55 +0300Canadian Catholic Church to release records of 13 residential schools: Indigenous leader
Chief Bobby Cameron says they will ‘continue to be vocal for survivors’.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 19:50:02 +0300Indian photojournalist killed in Afghanistan clashes
Danish Siddiqui was killed in clashes that broke out in Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province on Friday.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 19:46:57 +0300More than 3.57B coronavirus vaccine jabs administered worldwide
Turkey ranks 9th with more than 61.8M jabs given across country.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 19:45:17 +0300Death toll from floods in Belgium rises to 22
Some districts, villages evacuated while search, rescue efforts underway.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 19:42:40 +0300Death toll from floods in Germany rises to 105
Nearly 1,300 people still missing in Ahrweiler district, according to local officials.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 19:40:08 +0300EU companies can ban employees from wearing headscarf, court rules
Headscarf can be banned if companies ‘need to present neutral image towards customers,’ says European Court of Justice.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 19:30:58 +0300Russia registers record daily COVID-19 fatalities for 3rd day in row
Coronavirus deaths, cases keep climbing throughout Russia, situation in capital Moscow improving.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 19:29:18 +0300US vows to build support base for peace in Afghanistan
New round of C5+1 meeting held in Uzbek capital amid US withdrawal.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 19:27:56 +0300Death toll surges to 42 in floods in Germany
Reports of widespread looting as residents evacuated from flood zone.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 19:25:59 +0300Death toll from Florida building collapse rises to 97: Mayor
90 bodies identified so far and 88 families notified, says Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 19:21:18 +0300Defeat of 2016 coup bid ‘common source of pride’ for Turkish nation: President
It is a 'victory of Turkish nation, of national will, of those who set their heart on democracy,’ Erdogan says.
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 18:15:35 +0300Over 3.51B vaccine shots administered worldwide
Turkey ranks 9th in world with more than 60.1M COVID-19 vaccine jabs delivered.
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 18:13:41 +0300Russia says Taliban trying to strengthen position, not seize power in Afghanistan
Russian envoy for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov says Moscow can host intra-Afghan peace talks this summer.
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 18:12:04 +0300Iraq says 60 killed in coronavirus hospital fire
Earlier reports said 92 people died in Al-Hussein Hospital fire.
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 18:10:29 +0300Pakistan, Russia discuss efforts for political settlement in Afghanistan
Foreign ministers Qureshi, Lavrov meet on sidelines of SCO meeting in Tajikistan.
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 18:08:17 +0300Communities in South Africa unite to protect businesses from being looted
Sporadic looting continues in parts of KwaZulu-Natal province, endangering livelihood of many people.
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:38:19 +0300Over 160 unmarked children's graves found in western Canada
Graves found at site of residential school in province of British Columbia, says Indigenous group.
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 19:28:46 +0300China says US warship expelled from territorial waters
USS Benfold destroyer intruded into Chinese territorial waters near Xisha Islands in South China Sea, says army.
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 19:26:52 +0300EU extends sanctions against Russia over Ukraine
In place since 2014, sanctions now renewed until end of Jan, 2022.
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:54:16 +0300High-speed solar wind may strike earth on Monday
1.6M kmph storm may cause interference with GPS navigation, cellphone signals, and satellite TV, warns Indian daily.
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:52:29 +03001 child killed, 2 others injured in Syrian regime attack on Idlib
Regime forces in Jurin area violate cease-fire by shelling villages of Hmeymet, Hama towns.
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:28:05 +0300Florida-based Haitian doctor arrested in connection with Moise assassination
Doctor arrested on suspicion of being one of ringleaders behind killing of Haiti’s president.
Sat, 10 Jul 2021 19:29:53 +0300Turkey's HISAR missile systems boost defense capabilities
HISAR A+ delivered with all elements, HISAR O+ at mass production stage, says official.
Sat, 10 Jul 2021 19:26:51 +0300Caricature artist reflects sorrows of Srebrenica genocide in his drawings
Admir Delic aims at drawing 8,372 caricatures to mark number of victims of genocide.
Sat, 10 Jul 2021 19:16:04 +0300Netherlands again tightens coronavirus measures due to surging infections
Restrictions to start Saturday, says Dutch premier.
Sat, 10 Jul 2021 19:14:16 +0300Roadside bomb kills 2 civilians in central Somalia
Security official blames al-Qaeda-affiliated al-Shabaab terrorist group for explosion.
Sat, 10 Jul 2021 19:11:49 +0300Report shows Muslims, Islam continue to be target of intolerance in France
Annual report observes 52% increase in anti-Muslim acts, while 59% respondents see Islam as threat to country.
Sat, 10 Jul 2021 19:09:30 +0300Bosnia sends off more Srebrenica genocide victims to final rest
19 newly identified victims will be laid to rest on 26th anniversary of 1995 genocide this Sunday.
Sat, 10 Jul 2021 19:06:38 +0300Turkey continues to be ranked among top donor countries
Country's humanitarian aid expenditures almost 1% of GDP in 2020.
Sat, 10 Jul 2021 18:43:48 +0300Turkey's Bayraktar Akinci combat drone stays in air for 13 hours
Combat aerial vehicle flies at altitude of 30,000 feet, stays in air for 13 hours, 24 minutes.
Sat, 10 Jul 2021 18:41:17 +0300Family lost all males, mother during Bosnian War
Halilovic family lost father, mother, 2 sons.
Sat, 10 Jul 2021 18:38:22 +0300Turkish, Palestinian presidents meet in Istanbul
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Mahmoud Abbas hold closed-door meeting at Vahdettin Pavilion.
Sat, 10 Jul 2021 12:46:31 +0300Explosion reported in Iranian capital
No casualties reported, says state television.
Sat, 10 Jul 2021 12:44:16 +0300Bomb blast targets police convoy in Somali capital
Regional police chief Farhan Qarole escapes unhurt, says official.
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:13:01 +030040 Myanmar soldiers reportedly killed in clashes with anti-junta forces
Troops killed last week in northwestern Sagaing region, say anti-junta forces.
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:10:28 +0300Death toll in Bangladesh’s factory fire rises to 52, at least 35 injured
5-member investigation committee formed to dig out cause of fire, figure out damages, says fire service head.
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:08:37 +0300Toyota halts donations to lawmakers opposed to certifying Biden's election
Move came after it was revealed Japanese carmaker gave money to US lawmakers who refused to certify Biden's win.
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:06:32 +0300Number of people living in hunger up 6-fold: Report
'As many as 11 people are likely dying of hunger and malnutrition each minute,' says Oxfam report.
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:04:06 +0300Over 3.35B coronavirus vaccine shots administered worldwide
Turkey ranks 8th with more than 56.87M jabs given across country.
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 11:25:28 +03003 rockets fired at Baghdad's Green Zone, no casualties reported
Rockets fell near security agency's HQ, central square, residential area, civilian's car damaged, says Iraqi authority.
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 11:06:09 +0300French government warns of rapidly approaching 4th wave of coronavirus
Government, traders associations appeal for massive vaccination campaign to prevent new lockdown, save fragile economy.
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:36:58 +0300Coronavirus cases rising in Bangladesh’s refugee camps
Persecuted Rohingya urge Bangladeshi authorities, aid agencies to launch COVID-19 vaccination drive for them.
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:34:44 +0300Trump leads lawsuit against tech companies, CEOs
Former US president alleges censorship for bans on social media.
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:31:32 +0300Haiti descends into chaos after killing of president
Spurred by ongoing economic, political crises, gangs take control of some regions in country.
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:29:57 +0300Turkish swimmer Merve Tuncel wins gold at European Junior Championships
Young athlete breaks European Juniors record in 800-meter freestyle.
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:27:36 +0300Fire on ship at Dubai's Jebel Ali Port brought under control
Measures being taken to ensure operations at port return to normal, says Dubai Media Office.
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 18:50:56 +0300Germany urges 'serious dialogue' with Russia to address differences
German defense minister accuses Russia of 'wanting to restore its old power'.
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 18:47:33 +0300Local infections rise in Chinese border city with virus Delta strain
21 cases of local transmission recorded in Ruili on China-Myanmar border over past few days, data shows.
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 18:39:10 +030014 rockets hit military base in Iraq housing US troops
US-led international coalition spokesman says 2 personnel sustained minor injuries in attack.
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 18:33:59 +0300Turkish, Spanish defense chiefs hold phone call over bilateral issues
Conversation was 'positive,' 'constructive': Turkish Defense Ministry.
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 18:18:27 +0300Iran hosts intra-Afghan talks with participation of Afghan political figures, Taliban
Iranian foreign minister urges both sides to return to Afghan-led, Afghan-owned peace process.
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:06:16 +0300Over 3.25B coronavirus vaccine shots administered worldwide
Turkey ranks 8th with more than 55.14M jabs given across country.
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 15:57:30 +0300Russia concerned over UK's statement about navigation in Black Sea
Kremlin spokesman warns Russia will take measures every time its territorial waters violated.
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 15:54:13 +0300Haiti president assassinated at his residence: Official
Country's interim premier says first lady injured during incident.
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 13:21:31 +0300Kazakhstan marks 23rd anniversary of capital’s establishment
Capital City Day, also known as Day of Nur-Sultan, is public holiday celebrated every July 6.
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 09:01:22 +0300Biden ups effort to get vaccine into arms
Where Americans are not getting doses, doses will come to them, says US president.