World Bulletin
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:46:58 +0300France’s top court calls for probe of cement giant over alleged financing of Daesh/ISIS
ECCHR lawyer says documents obtained by Anadolu Agency to be included in investigation if it continues.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:44:57 +0300US hits 40M coronavirus cases amid new variants
Biden to deliver speech this week on plan to stop spread of delta variant, boost COVID-19 vaccinations.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:35:56 +03007.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Mexico’s southwest coast
Hours earlier, seismological service reported 4.6 magnitude quake in same region.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 18:43:07 +0300Lebanese bakeries threaten work stoppage amid fuel crisis
Lebanon is facing severe economic downturn, aggravated by country’s political crisis.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 18:41:10 +0300Taliban announce ‘interim government’ in Afghanistan
Some ministries to be announced later, ministry of women's affairs under consideration, says Taliban spokesman.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 18:40:57 +0300EU to issue green bonds to finance eco-friendly recovery
Green Bond framework aims at raising €250B at financial markets for post-pandemic recovery in next 5 years.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 18:39:27 +0300Germany acquires controversial Israeli spyware Pegasus
Federal Criminal Police Office has agreed on deal with Israeli firm NSO Group, according to German newspaper.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 18:37:39 +0300Davide De Bortoli wins 2021 European Motocross Championship
Racing in Turkey, Italian rider wins 2nd race of EMX Open's Afyon leg after securing European title with 3rd place in first race.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 18:34:55 +0300Top French court accuses cement giant Lafarge of financing terrorism
Court says Lafarge should face investigation on charges of complicity in crimes against humanity for financing Daesh/ISIS.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 18:33:14 +0300Taliban quell anti-Pakistan protest in Afghanistan's capital
Taliban resorted to aerial firing to disperse demonstrators who accused Pakistan of supporting Panjshir offensive.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 18:31:11 +0300Airstrike targets refugee camp in Syria’s Idlib; 4 injured
Syrian opposition’s observatory says camp targeted by Russian warplane.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 18:28:19 +0300Rise in extreme views, Islamophobia found in English schools: Study
Without adequate funding and support, such ideas will fester, spread, teachers say.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 18:26:09 +0300Scotland to hold independence vote by end-2023, says first minister
Nicola Sturgeon puts Scotland's independence from UK at top of her government program.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 18:23:57 +0300Merkel goes on offensive as her Christian Democrats sink in polls
German chancellor attacks coalition partner SPD over potential coalition with far-left Die Linke, as election campaign heats up.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 17:13:10 +0300Myanmar's shadow government calls for uprising against military junta
National Unity Government urges local administrators working under military junta 'to resign immediately'.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 17:11:43 +0300US’ Blinken thanks Qatar for Afghanistan evacuations
Qatar says talks ongoing with Taliban on Kabul airport.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 17:07:24 +0300Afghanistan’s Panjshir valley falls for 1st time
Broken tank, burned, damaged Humvees indicate heavy artillery fighting was intense between Taliban and resistance group.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 17:04:26 +03002nd round of Turkey-Egypt political consultations begins in Ankara
Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Sedat Onal, Egyptian counterpart Hamdi Sanad Loza leading their respective delegations.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 10:04:47 +0300Guinea reopens air borders, bars ousted ministers from travel
Coup leader pledges establishment of 'government of national unity'.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 10:00:26 +0300UK premier says 'proud of legacy' in Afghanistan
But opposition accuses Boris Johnson of being 'incapable of international leadership'.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 09:25:28 +0300Biden says US recognition of Taliban ‘long way off’
White House press secretary says US in no rush to recognize group.
Mon, 06 Sep 2021 19:55:50 +0300Afghanistan’s biggest currency exchange market reopens after Taliban takeover
Sarai Shahzada market sees huge turnout after exchange offices were shuttered for nearly three weeks.
Mon, 06 Sep 2021 19:52:27 +0300Turkish envoy, Taliban officials discuss Afghan situation
Ambassador Cihad Erginay, Qari Din Mohammad Hanif discuss Kabul airport, bilateral relations, says Taliban spokesman.
Mon, 06 Sep 2021 19:50:08 +0300Sikh community to stay in Taliban-led Afghanistan
Only 150 Sikh, Hindu families left in country with majority of members migrating to India over past 20 years.
Mon, 06 Sep 2021 19:47:42 +0300Hungary blocks entry of over 1,000 irregular migrants in last 3 days
40 arrested on suspicion of human smuggling, police say.
Mon, 06 Sep 2021 19:46:17 +0300China calls for dialogue in Guinea, opposes power grab
Beijing against any attempt to seize power via coup, says Foreign Ministry spokesman.
Mon, 06 Sep 2021 19:38:07 +0300Giant panda gives birth to twins in Madrid
Female Hua Zui Ba and male Bing Xing’s cubs are 6th and 7th panda births at Spanish zoo.
Mon, 06 Sep 2021 19:35:10 +03006 Palestinian prisoners escape from Israeli prison
Detainees tunneled out of the high-security prison, says state media.
Mon, 06 Sep 2021 19:31:53 +0300Release of political prisoners part of reconciliation efforts: Libya’s Presidential Council
On Sunday, Al-Saadi Gaddafi was released after being acquitted by court.
Mon, 06 Sep 2021 19:29:23 +0300Japan irked by Germany's decision on ‘comfort woman’ statue
Tokyo lodges protest as Berlin district decides to keep statue honoring Korean women forced to work as sex slaves by Japan.
Mon, 06 Sep 2021 19:25:35 +0300Berlin condemns alleged Russian cyberattacks ahead of September elections
Germany has 'reliable information' that Russian military intelligence service was behind attack targeting policymakers, says official.
Mon, 06 Sep 2021 19:23:42 +0300UN to deliver ‘impartial, independent humanitarian assistance’ to Afghanistan
Top UN envoy on humanitarian assistance meets Taliban’s Mullah Baradar in Kabul, discuss continuation of aid.
Mon, 06 Sep 2021 19:21:03 +0300NATO chief calls to modernize arms control regime
Arms control regime should involve China, address artificial intelligence-based technologies, argues Jens Stoltenberg.
Mon, 06 Sep 2021 11:02:37 +0300Taliban in complete control of Afghanistan's Panjshir: Spokesman
Group takes control of last Afghan province held by resistance forces.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 19:41:11 +0300Guinean forces announce detention of president, dissolution of gov't
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres 'strongly condemns' power grab by force of gun.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 19:05:38 +0300Hamas calls for protests against settler incursions into Al-Aqsa
Right-wing Israeli groups have called on settlers to force their way into Al-Aqsa complex to mark Jewish holidays.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 19:03:05 +03001,100-year-old Armenian church in Turkey holds 9th holy mass since reopening
Limited number of people attend ceremony due to coronavirus pandemic.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 18:58:11 +0300Thousands in Montenegro clash with police over church ceremony
Police use tear gas, water cannons to disperse protesters.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 18:55:22 +0300Italian stunt pilot breaks longest tunnel flight world record in Istanbul
Dario Costa covers a distance of 2.26km in less than 44 seconds.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 18:49:37 +0300Greece continues to violate Turkey's airspace, territorial waters: Defense Ministry
Ankara condemns Athens for arming demilitarized Aegean islands.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 18:47:03 +0300Latin American countries report new COVID-19 cases, fatalities
Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Guatemala report new infection cases, deaths.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 18:45:24 +0300Campaign for Rouhani’s trial grows louder in Iran
Former President Hassan Rouhani ended his two terms in office last month.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 18:42:59 +0300Italian foreign minister says new Afghan government unlikely to be recognized
Italy favors establishing European army, says Luigi Di Maio, adding subject should have been addressed earlier.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 18:36:11 +0300US general says civil war 'likely' in Afghanistan after pullout
Civil war may lead to reconstitution of al-Qaeda or growth of ISIS, other terrorist groups, warns Gen. Mark Milley.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 18:34:11 +0300Turkey condemns Daesh/ISIS terror attacks in Iraq
15 Iraqi soldiers killed in 2 separate attacks in northern Mosul, Kirkuk provinces on Sunday.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 18:31:16 +03005.2M people internally displaced in DRC: UN Refugee Agency
Rising militancy, banditry in country's east forcing people to flee for safety.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 18:18:39 +0300Daesh/ISIS attack kills 12 policemen in Iraq’s Kirkuk
Daesh/ISIS terrorists have in recent months escalated their attacks in Iraq.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 18:17:02 +0300Russian security forces arrest more than 50 people in Crimea
Mass repression of Ukrainians revenge for Crimea Platform, says Ukraine's deputy foreign minister.
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 19:04:01 +0300Oil leak from Syria heads towards Cyprus amid shift in winds
Turkish Cypriot official says wind to continue to be effective until 3.00 p.m., threatening both eastern, northern coasts.
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 19:01:39 +0300Putin calls situation in Afghanistan 'humanitarian catastrophe'
Putin expresses hope Afghanistan's experience will make Washington refrain from 'attempts to impose democracy forcibly'.
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 18:59:10 +0300'Russian warplanes attack Idlib, kill 1 child': Syria Civil Defense
White Helmets say 2 civilians also injured in attack that violated cease-fire deal signed in March 2020 between Turkey, Russia.
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 18:57:15 +0300Turkish, Somali defense ministers discuss bilateral, regional issues
Turkey will continue to provide all kinds of support to Somalia, says Hulusi Akar.
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 18:55:41 +0300Zambia elects 1st woman as parliament speaker
Lawyer Nelly Mutti, deputies Attractor Chisangano, Moses Moyo elected unopposed.
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 18:52:23 +0300European countries requiring proof of vaccination, negative test results for many venues
Several European countries ask their citizens to prove they do not pose risk of infection from COVID-19.
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 18:49:45 +0300Formula 1 fever to hit Netherlands this weekend
F1 returns to Circuit Zandvoort after 36-year hiatus for Dutch Grand Prix.
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 18:47:15 +0300UAE plane with humanitarian aid landed in Afghanistan
Dozens of workers busy cleaning airport's terminals, runway, waiting areas to make Kabul airport operational.
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 18:45:31 +0300Eurasian Economic Union, Belt and Road Initiative 'need to deepen cooperation': China
Chinese president urges ‘intensifying’ cooperation in vaccine research with Russia, rejects 'politicization of COVID-19’.
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 18:42:41 +0300US: 48 dead in northeast following Ida's mass flooding
Total death toll hits 61 as authorities across multiple states continue cleanup efforts.
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 11:01:59 +0300New Zealand police kill man after he stabs 6 in supermarket
Prime minister calls Auckland knife attack 'terrorist act' carried out by violent extremist.
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 11:00:34 +0300Apple store update dodges probe by Japan competition watchdog
Developers of reader-type apps to be able to include in-app link to their website for users to set up or manage account.
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 10:58:00 +0300Japan's prime minister to step down amid COVID-19 censure
Prime Minister Suga to sail through term until end of September with focus on handling virus response, reports local media.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:24:47 +0300Women in western Afghanistan demand their rights be protected
Over 50 women gather in front of governor’s house in Herat, saying 'marginalization of women unacceptable'.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:22:35 +030020,000 Afghan evacuees housed in US, 40,000 others in overseas: report
8 military sites in Virginia, Wisconsin, New Mexico, New Jersey, Indiana tasked with temporarily housing refugees.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:20:38 +0300German town needs help weeks after deadly floods
Flood victims in western town of Stolberg still struggling to clean up damage, rebuild their properties.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:18:58 +0300China links climate cooperation with US to overall bilateral ties
Chinese top diplomat urges US to take 'positive actions to bring China-US relations back on track'.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:17:20 +0300Taliban claim to capture strategic check posts in northern Afghanistan
Panjshir resistance group spokesman counterclaims, saying 40 Taliban fighters killed, 35 others injured in 2 days of fierce clashes.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:14:11 +0300UK’s Raab, Qatar's Al-Thani hold press conference in Doha
Qatar says communicating with Turkey on providing technical help at Kabul Airport.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:12:54 +0300China will be our main partner, say Taliban
Beijing ready to invest in Afghanistan, help rebuild country, says Taliban spokesman.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:11:00 +0300Storms-hit Spain faces flash floods, much of country still on alert
In just 3 hours, a year's worth of rain fell on town of Alcanar on Wednesday, say media reports.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:07:23 +0300People throng banks in Kabul, pressing to get cash
Long queues of desperate Afghans can be seen in front of various banks to withdraw limited cash as Taliban stand guard.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:05:37 +0300Global food prices rebound in Aug. after 2-month decline
FAO Food Price Index rises 3.1% month-on-month in Aug. with strong gains in sugar, vegetable oils, cereal sub-indices.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:02:16 +0300At least 14 dead in New York, New Jersey after Ida hits US northeast
Heavy rain swept away vehicles; flooding submerged subways, flights grounded.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:08:18 +0300Turkey has given over 95M COVID-19 jabs so far
More than 48.62M people got 1st doses, over 37.43M fully vaccinated, says Health Ministry.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:06:14 +0300New York City, New Jersey declare emergency amid heavy flood, storm
At least 8 people have reportedly died due to storms related to Hurricane Ida.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:48:11 +030061% of Americans believe US is on 'wrong track': poll
New poll shows record low approval for President Joe Biden.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:44:00 +0300Death toll from bus falling off cliff in Peru rises to 33
Bus fell into gorge while on way to capital Lima on Tuesday.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 09:33:27 +0300UN warns food stocks in Afghanistan could run out by month's end
UN needs at least $200M to be able to provide food to most vulnerable.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 09:30:06 +0300Intelligence said Kabul 'unlikely' to fall this year: UK foreign secretary
Dominic Raab grilled by lawmakers after hasty Afghanistan withdrawal.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 09:27:25 +0300Biden reopening Palestine mission despite Israeli opposition
US 'will be moving forward with the process to reopen our consulate in Jerusalem,' says State Department.
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 18:44:17 +0300Cease-fire agreement reached in Syria's Daraa
Regime forces have been heavily bombarding Daraa al-Balad in recent days in attempt to seize control of it.
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 18:42:33 +0300Dozens of Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa complex
61 settlers break into flashpoint site under police protection, says Palestinian agency.
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 18:40:04 +0300UK Embassy told Afghans to go to Kabul airport gate targeted by terrorists: Report
Emails seen by BBC suggest UK officials instructed people to head to Abbey Gate hours before attack killed over 170 people.
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 18:38:19 +0300JP Morgan revises up Turkey's 2021 growth forecast to 8.4%
Company cites 'robust domestic demand, surging export demand' for continued growth of Turkish economy.
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 18:33:37 +0300US campaign in Afghanistan ended in only tragedies, losses, according to Russia
Result of US attempts to impose its norms, standards in Afghanistan is zero, if not negative, says Russian president.
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 18:30:45 +0300Turkey opens consulate general in Novi Pazar, Serbia
Consulate general is first diplomatic mission in Novi Pazar with large Muslim population.
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 18:27:01 +0300Hezb-e-Islami party to support Taliban government
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar says no insistence to take part in administration.
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:44:49 +0300Edgy calm prevails in Afghanistan after US pullout
While trade has increased on borders since Taliban takeover, intense security checks show normalcy is still far away.
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:42:46 +0300Neighbors to send delegation to assess Libya's political situation
Decision taken at meeting of foreign ministers of Algeria, Libya, Sudan, Egypt, Tunisia, Chad, Niger, Republic of Congo.
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:07:54 +0300US Navy helicopter crashes into sea off San Diego coast
1 crewmember rescued, search efforts continue for other people, says US Pacific Fleet.
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:03:56 +0300Turkey shines out among OECD countries with strong GDP growth in Q2
Turkish economy grows 21.7% year-on-year in April-June, 2nd highest rate in OECD area.
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 14:43:30 +0300Turkish economy sees record growth of 21.7% in Q2
Gross domestic product at current prices rose to $188.6B in April-June period, says TurkStat.
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 09:22:43 +0300US no longer had 'clear purpose' in Afghanistan, Biden says
'We had been a nation too long at war,' says US president.
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 19:45:02 +0300Scientists sound alarm over new COVID-19 variant in South Africa
C.1.2 lineage includes common, additional mutations compared to Beta, Delta variants, says communicable diseases body.
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 19:42:36 +0300Luxembourg slams Austria, Slovenia for refusing to take in Afghan refugees
‘EU should be ready to provide 40,000-50,000 resettlement places for Afghan refugees,’ says foreign minister.
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 19:40:54 +0300Serbian president welcomes Turkish investments
Aleksandar Vucic meets Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu in capital Belgrade.
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 19:38:53 +0300'Russia stands for peace, prosperity in Afghanistan'
Foreign minister says Collective Security Treaty Organization to announce its Afghan strategy next month.
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 19:30:44 +03001,250 Canadians, families still stranded in Afghanistan
Canada says deal with Taliban allows Afghans, others with proper travel documents to leave.
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 19:25:15 +0300Turkey's economy predicted to grow 21.8% in Q2
Country's annual GDP likely to grow 8.1% in 2021, economists say.
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 19:17:22 +0300EU inflation surges %3 in Aug, far exceeding expectations
Consumer prices in bloc rise by 3%, up from 2.2% in July, according to flash estimate by Eurostat.
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 19:15:05 +0300UAE hails ‘positive’ phone call between Erdogan, bin Zayed
Gargash said Turkey and UAE keen to enter a new stage of relations.