In maiden presser, group’s spokesman says Taliban want inclusive gov’t, asks int'l community to stay, engage.

'We welcome messages given by Taliban so far,' says Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu.

Next round to take place Sept. 3-6, says joint statement.

Ankara pleased to share defense industry capabilities with friends, allies, says president.

Afghanistan mission not successful, says Angela Merkel, but speaks hopefully of evacuations from country.

Preparations underway to relocate 22,000 Afghans to US.

Statement calls on parties to respect safe, orderly departure of foreign nationals, Afghans who wish to leave country.

Muhyiddin Yassin becomes Malaysia's shortest ruling prime minister with just over 17 months in office.

5,000 Palestinians perform Friday prayers at mosque, denounce Israeli occupation.

New ministers to be sworn in on Friday afternoon.

Over 40 American TOW, Swedish AT-4, French-German MILAN anti-tank ammunitions used by group during its attacks in 2017-2021.

More than 82.21M vaccine shots given in Turkey, Health Ministry says.

Trade with Sudan reached $480M in 2020, says Turkish vice president.

Phone call comes amid worsening security conditions in Afghanistan.

Berlin preparing flights to evacuate nationals from war-stricken country, says government spokesman.

At least 4 more people missing, 8,000 affected in Hubei province, authorities say.

25 people killed in Kastamonu province, 2 in Sinop province, says disaster management agency.

Victims, including suspected shooter, killed in non-terror related incident in Keyham area of Plymouth, say local police.

Ennahdha forms committee to seek way out of Tunisia's current political crisis.

Army says explosion occurred due to technical fault in plant of Pakistan Ordnance Factories.

Asylum seekers from Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda picked up in military operations in North Kivu province, says refugee group.

Marking World Elephant Day, experts blame blocked corridors, development projects for shrinking habitats.

Defense Minister Akar says situation to become clear in coming days as Ankara will not put its soldiers in harm's way.

Finnish-based Rovio to acquire shares of Turkish firm Ruby in 7 steps starting this year.

'All recent indications, at least, indicate the Taliban are instead pursuing a battlefield victory,' says State Department.

Swap agreement aims to boost bilateral trade, financial cooperation between 2 countries.

Engine failure, pilot error seen as likely causes of Mi-8 helicopter crash in Russia's Kamchatka region.

Located only around 150 km from Kabul, Ghazi connects southern, western Afghanistan with capital.

Turkish leader says he may meet Taliban leadership.

Macron defends health restrictions to counter delicate situation due to Delta strain of coronavirus.

Defense ministers meet in Moscow.

Nuclear power essential source of low-carbon electricity that contributes to attaining carbon neutrality, says report.

On eve of International Youth Day on Thursday, experts say Ethiopia has most educated population in history but fewer jobs.

Government says public servants must be vaccinated by Aug. 23 or face disciplinary action.

Minister says Russia to continue military drills after Taliban seize entire length of border with Uzbekistan, Tajikistan.

Country declares 3-day national mourning starting on Thursday.

Taliban insurgents claim advances in 2 more provincial centers amid deadly violence.

Southeast Asian nation reports over 21,000 fresh virus cases as anti-government demonstrations resume.

Number of fully vaccinated people in Turkey tops 31M, over 42.8M get 1st dose.

Regime forces escalate attacks on besieged city in violation of 2018 Russian-mediated deal with opposition.

1 elderly woman missing, 13 people injured as floods cause damage in Bartin, Sinop, Kastamonu, and Karabuk provinces.

Russia to take part in 2 major military exercises in September.

Insurgents claim capturing Fayzabad of Badakhshan Tuesday night after sweeping advances in nearby province.

'Taliban must cease its military operations in cities,’ Michelle Bachelet says.

Turkey's Health Ministry reports more than 78.8M COVID-19 doses administered across country.

Hulusi Akar to discuss cooperation between Turkey, Pakistan in fields of military, security, defense.

Government comes under criticism from Greek public, opposition for delayed response to blazes on Aegean islands.

Irakli Garibashvili comments on relations with Ankara, Russian occupation of 20% of country’s territory at event in Tbilisi.

Reacting to UN warning on climate changes, prime minister says he ‘will not sign blank check’ on behalf of Australians.

Government reportedly planning to end free coronavirus tests in bid to nudge more people to get vaccinated.

Blazes have spread to 31 points in 14 provinces of North African country, authorities say.

3.5-meter-tall puppet depicting 9-year-old Syrian to travel through 8 countries to highlight problems of refugee children.

'Turkey has given us a privilege that it has not given any other country,' says Bosniak member of Presidency.

Palestinian residents of Acre have been prohibited from repairing their homes themselves since 1968.

Russian President Putin instructs to increase personnel engaged in firefighting in Yakutia.

Changing supply chains amid pandemic benefit Turkish apparel sector, says head of sector association.

Turkish startup receives new foreign investment, new valuation at $16.5B.

Air traffic between Egypt and Russia halted in 2015 after Russian plane crashed near Sharm el-Sheikh Airport.

Defense Ministry says Russia plans to expand its military construction on Kuril Islands in North Pacific, disputed by Japan.

10 bodies exhumed from new mass grave in city.

‘Concerted air campaign is unlikely to change the inroads the Taliban have made,’ says unnamed senior US official.

More than 41.7M people got their 1st doses, some 28.8M fully vaccinated, according to Health Ministry.

Aircraft crashes while responding to small-scale fire, pilot survives.

Move comes as part of efforts to empower women in kingdom.

Team Turkey won 2 gold medals, 2 silvers, 9 bronzes, setting a new record, and beating previous high-water mark from 1948.

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report shows that climate change is 'rapid, widespread, intensifying'.

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.