Nearly 10 years after discovery of oil reserves, water in Turkana County, life remains arduous for deprived residents.

Turkey ranks 9th globally with more than 75M jabs given across country.

Iraq suspended flights to Belarus amid concerns over smuggling of Iraqi migrants into Lithuania.

French patients struggle with doctors, family, friends who dismiss long term chronic effects of COVD infection as 'all in your head'.

Firefighters combatted 223 fires in 47 provinces since July 28, contained all but 6, says Turkey's agriculture and forestry minister.

UN report accuses Iraqi government of widespread torture of detainees held in country's detention facilities.

Terror group sets up phony checkpoint with terrorists dressed in fatigues in Mosul's Makhmour district.

Surmeneli, 23, makes history by winning first-ever Olympics medal in boxing for Turkey.

‘Dixie Fire burnt down our entire downtown,’ says Plumas county supervisor.

Defense secretaries agree 'to work together alongside allies and partners in condemning Iran’s aggression'.

Nearly a month after blaze, charred bodies of 24 of 45 workers handed over to families, says official.

2 neighboring countries have been affected by wildfires ravaging forestlands for days.

Mortar, artillery attacks force 80% people in Daraa neighborhoods to flee for safety, local sources say.

WFP director says public dealing with increased poverty, political unrest, COVID-19 and hunger.

UN special rapporteur says use of excessive force against demonstrators ‘absolutely unacceptable’.

Armenian army units open fire on positions of Azerbaijani army, no casualties reported, says Defense Ministry.

Skepticism runs high in Ivory Coast over political leaders' apparent attempt to heal deep divisions.

Full-scale strike set for Monday as US-Canada border set to reopen.

Number of unemployed down to 8.7M in July.

Daily infections hit highest mark since January, majority local transmission cases, says health authority.

Quebec premier warns of 4th virus wave, says infections likely to rise in coming weeks.

Russian Foreign Ministry says limitation for number of observers connected to pandemic restrictions.

Regional wildfires can have far-reaching climatic effects, says new study.

Executive order to include long-term fuel efficiency, emissions standards, cut pollution.

Turkey ranks 9th globally with more than 74.8M doses administered so far.

Senior official says Arab countries believe Israel is bridge for better ties with US.

Washington says deal will help improve Taiwan's security, maintain political stability, military balance in region.

Ennahda movement expresses willingness to be part of positive interactions to help return Tunisia to democratic path.

Firefighters start cooling process after overnight efforts to contain blaze in Mugla province.

BIST 100 index down 4.75 points from previous close.

State Dept. says it 'did not intend to single out any particular country as a destination for refugees'.

187 wildfires erupted in Turkey since last week, 15 yet to be put out, says President Erdogan.

Vladimir Prokhnich could face up to 15 years in prison, says police chief.

Brazil reports 1,209 deaths in last 24-hour, while Mexico reports over 18,900 new coronavirus cases.

Explosion left behind multi-faceted repercussions including economic, cultural, and psychosocial.

Journalists based in New Delhi invited for interviews with Pakistani premier on Afghanistan, Kashmir, says official.

1st wildfires emerged last week, on July 28, with 14 still ongoing in 5 southern/southwestern Turkish provinces.

Around 2,000 students abducted by armed gangsters in northern region between January-July this year.

Several explosions heard in area of fire that has been burning since Tuesday afternoon.

Caretaker prime minister says Lebanese people feel unsafe as full truth not exposed.

From North America to Indonesia, world is grappling with massive forest fires.

UN Security Council has to approve appointment of Hans Grundberg.

In 6 months, country plunges into political instability, division.

Locally transmitted cases rise in China, capital authorities take stricter measures to stem spread of deadly infection.

Turkey ranks 8th globally with more than 73.6M doses administered so far.

Robinson R66 crashes near remote Colusa County, incident being investigated.

Parliament speaker returns to hospital for treatment a day after his discharge.

UNICEF warns over 100,000 children in restive region could face life-threatening malnutrition in next 12 months.

EU delegation, Serbian, British, Hungarian, French officials express solidarity with Turkey, extend their condolences.

Zodiac Maritime company vessel en route from Tanzania to UAE came under attack off Oman, says Israeli media.

Officials note drop of 40% in revenue via customs.

Ilham Aliyev voices deep sorrow for dire consequences of fires, dispatches aid to stand with Turkey.

Wildfires erupted in 4 different areas in Antalya's Manavgat district on Wednesday, spread over large area.

Area home to some 40,000 people lies in southwestern Daraa region, known as birthplace of Syrian revolution.

‘If I had a shotgun … I'd go, 'Boom!' just to scare them and if they don't run away, I'll shoot them,’ priest says.

Aftershocks measuring 6.2, 5.6 also recorded, says US Geological Survey.

With Black Sea gas, ‘we will significantly reduce dependence on foreign sources' says Turkish president.

10-year-old child injured in head.

Experts warn of alarming surge as Japanese capital sees over 3,000 coronavirus cases, highest since outbreak.

Antony Blinken in New Delhi on 1st visit to India after assuming office.

Turkey ranks 9th globally with more than 69M jabs given.

Director of prime ministry council, secretary-general of government among those dismissed from their duties.

Hundreds of asylum seekers illegally pushed back by Greece rescued off coast of Aegean Izmir province within span of days.

Russia will monitor situation in Iraq, stay in touch with Iraqi authorities, spokesman Dmitry Peskov says.

Developments in Tunisia closely followed by whole Arab world, says league's secretary-general.

Before 2005 agreement, government and churches faced billions of dollars in lawsuits from survivors, families, CBC reports.

Ghannouchi described Tunisian president’s decisions to oust gov’t, suspend parliament as “coup”.

New reopening in Maras done as 2nd stage of decision by Turkish Cypriot government, says Prime Minister Ersan Saner.

UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan accuses Taliban, Daesh/ISIS, Afghan troops for over 1,600 deaths, 3,500 injuries.

Interim justice minister was also relieved of duties.

Many houses evacuated, roads closed in Namur, Dinant cities.

Tunisia president ousts gov’t, freezes parliament in a move deemed by critics as ‘coup’.

Thousands of migrants use Maghreb countries to cross to Europe.

Despite intensive vaccination, Delta variant poses serious challenges to EU countries.

Protests have been ongoing for days over water shortages.

Human rights advocate criticizes French interior minister for targeting imams, for asking governor to dismiss imam.

Funeral held amid violent protests, accusations of ‘betrayal’ by former first lady.

3 children among those killed in attack on Idlib province, 3 others injured.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he is ‘sorry’ as vaccination program has failed to achieve its marks.

Treat COVID-19 origin-tracing work as ‘scientific issue, get rid of political interference,’ Beijing tells WHO.

UN, WHO, Oxford report finds vaccine inequity to have lasting effect on low- and lower-middle-income countries' recovery.

Around 376,000 people transferred to safer places in central Henan province.

Initial assessments suggest blaze originated from cooking gas cylinder.

Turkish state-run aid agency plans to run orthopedics camps in Kenya to help victims of accidents free of charge.

Revelations stemming from global investigation cast doubt on safeguards put in place to prevent misuse of cyber weapons.

Local authorities raise disaster level to 'highest' as 100,000 people forced to evacuate.

Kashmir is part of Pakistan; it's our people’s final decision, says Kashmiri president.

'Whoo-hoo!,' hollers of joy as New Shepard craft reaches edge of space.

45,374 cases of deadly infection reported in country so far, says Health Ministry.

German government set to approve €400 million emergency aid package for flood-hit regions.

Country sees rise in COVID-19 infections due to spread of Delta strain.

‘I strongly condemn such an ambivalent decision that destroys freedom of religion, conscience,’ says Fuat Oktay.

France's ties with bloodthirsty terror group, its extensions, undermines Turkey's national security, says Foreign Ministry.

‘Assailant was immediately subdued by close security,’ Assimi Goita’s office says.

Rockets fell as President Ghani and other officials were offering Eid prayers.

Bodies had been unclaimed for long time and were filling morgues, Kisumu County director of public health says.

EU will do its best to maintain, strengthen this high-level dialogue, says head of European Council.

There has been no blood shed since 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation, says TRNC president.

Among those who tested positive are athletes, officials, and volunteers, says Tokyo Olympics organizers.

At least 30 people dead, 60 injured in attack in public market place.