Filippo Grandi received by Turkish president, discusses issues related to Syria, Afghanistan.

Ashraf Ghani says leaving was only way to save Kabul and he regrets that he 'could not make it end differently'.

11 additional fatalities occurred in New Orleans between Aug. 30 and Sept. 6.

Person found selling white flag at gate of mission's building in Kabul.

Russian-brokered deal includes surrendering all light weapons to regime forces.

Foreign Ministry spokesman says Beijing hopes for 'open, inclusive' set up in Afghanistan.

If she wins ruling party leadership, Sanae Takaichi, 60, will be 1st woman lawmaker to become prime minister.

In joint statement, 2 sides confirm desire to make progress in areas under discussion.

In the long run, investigation can be opened into government ministers who served at that time, according to Sherpa president.

Politically weakened, Brazil’s president takes part in protests in favor of his government.

Tri-party agreement will help Turkey become bunkering hub for LNG supplies in Eastern Mediterranean, says BOTAS official.

Around 18 million people eligible to vote.

Russian Emergency Ministry says Evgeny Zinichev, 55, died while saving another person's life at training exercise in Arctic.

Army spokesperson calls US 'out-and-out security risk' in South China Sea.

Ex-official faces corruption charges: forgery, bribery, abuse of power.

6 prisoners tunneled out Monday of high-security Gilboa prison in northern Israel.

ECCHR lawyer says documents obtained by Anadolu Agency to be included in investigation if it continues.

Biden to deliver speech this week on plan to stop spread of delta variant, boost COVID-19 vaccinations.

Hours earlier, seismological service reported 4.6 magnitude quake in same region.

Lebanon is facing severe economic downturn, aggravated by country’s political crisis.

Some ministries to be announced later, ministry of women's affairs under consideration, says Taliban spokesman.

Green Bond framework aims at raising €250B at financial markets for post-pandemic recovery in next 5 years.

Federal Criminal Police Office has agreed on deal with Israeli firm NSO Group, according to German newspaper.

Racing in Turkey, Italian rider wins 2nd race of EMX Open's Afyon leg after securing European title with 3rd place in first race.

Court says Lafarge should face investigation on charges of complicity in crimes against humanity for financing Daesh/ISIS.

Taliban resorted to aerial firing to disperse demonstrators who accused Pakistan of supporting Panjshir offensive.

Syrian opposition’s observatory says camp targeted by Russian warplane.

Without adequate funding and support, such ideas will fester, spread, teachers say.

Nicola Sturgeon puts Scotland's independence from UK at top of her government program.

German chancellor attacks coalition partner SPD over potential coalition with far-left Die Linke, as election campaign heats up.

National Unity Government urges local administrators working under military junta 'to resign immediately'.

Qatar says talks ongoing with Taliban on Kabul airport.

Broken tank, burned, damaged Humvees indicate heavy artillery fighting was intense between Taliban and resistance group.

Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Sedat Onal, Egyptian counterpart Hamdi Sanad Loza leading their respective delegations.

Coup leader pledges establishment of 'government of national unity'.

But opposition accuses Boris Johnson of being 'incapable of international leadership'.

White House press secretary says US in no rush to recognize group.

Sarai Shahzada market sees huge turnout after exchange offices were shuttered for nearly three weeks.

Ambassador Cihad Erginay, Qari Din Mohammad Hanif discuss Kabul airport, bilateral relations, says Taliban spokesman.

Only 150 Sikh, Hindu families left in country with majority of members migrating to India over past 20 years.

40 arrested on suspicion of human smuggling, police say.

Beijing against any attempt to seize power via coup, says Foreign Ministry spokesman.

Female Hua Zui Ba and male Bing Xing’s cubs are 6th and 7th panda births at Spanish zoo.

Detainees tunneled out of the high-security prison, says state media.

On Sunday, Al-Saadi Gaddafi was released after being acquitted by court.

Tokyo lodges protest as Berlin district decides to keep statue honoring Korean women forced to work as sex slaves by Japan.

Germany has 'reliable information' that Russian military intelligence service was behind attack targeting policymakers, says official.

Top UN envoy on humanitarian assistance meets Taliban’s Mullah Baradar in Kabul, discuss continuation of aid.

Arms control regime should involve China, address artificial intelligence-based technologies, argues Jens Stoltenberg.

Group takes control of last Afghan province held by resistance forces.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres 'strongly condemns' power grab by force of gun.

Right-wing Israeli groups have called on settlers to force their way into Al-Aqsa complex to mark Jewish holidays.

Limited number of people attend ceremony due to coronavirus pandemic.

Police use tear gas, water cannons to disperse protesters.

Dario Costa covers a distance of 2.26km in less than 44 seconds.

Ankara condemns Athens for arming demilitarized Aegean islands.

Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Guatemala report new infection cases, deaths.

Former President Hassan Rouhani ended his two terms in office last month.

Italy favors establishing European army, says Luigi Di Maio, adding subject should have been addressed earlier.

Civil war may lead to reconstitution of al-Qaeda or growth of ISIS, other terrorist groups, warns Gen. Mark Milley.

15 Iraqi soldiers killed in 2 separate attacks in northern Mosul, Kirkuk provinces on Sunday.

Rising militancy, banditry in country's east forcing people to flee for safety.

Daesh/ISIS terrorists have in recent months escalated their attacks in Iraq.

Mass repression of Ukrainians revenge for Crimea Platform, says Ukraine's deputy foreign minister.

Turkish Cypriot official says wind to continue to be effective until 3.00 p.m., threatening both eastern, northern coasts.

Putin expresses hope Afghanistan's experience will make Washington refrain from 'attempts to impose democracy forcibly'.

White Helmets say 2 civilians also injured in attack that violated cease-fire deal signed in March 2020 between Turkey, Russia.

Turkey will continue to provide all kinds of support to Somalia, says Hulusi Akar.

Lawyer Nelly Mutti, deputies Attractor Chisangano, Moses Moyo elected unopposed.

Several European countries ask their citizens to prove they do not pose risk of infection from COVID-19.

F1 returns to Circuit Zandvoort after 36-year hiatus for Dutch Grand Prix.

Dozens of workers busy cleaning airport's terminals, runway, waiting areas to make Kabul airport operational.

Chinese president urges ‘intensifying’ cooperation in vaccine research with Russia, rejects 'politicization of COVID-19’.

Total death toll hits 61 as authorities across multiple states continue cleanup efforts.

Prime minister calls Auckland knife attack 'terrorist act' carried out by violent extremist.

Developers of reader-type apps to be able to include in-app link to their website for users to set up or manage account.

Prime Minister Suga to sail through term until end of September with focus on handling virus response, reports local media.

Over 50 women gather in front of governor’s house in Herat, saying 'marginalization of women unacceptable'.

8 military sites in Virginia, Wisconsin, New Mexico, New Jersey, Indiana tasked with temporarily housing refugees.

Flood victims in western town of Stolberg still struggling to clean up damage, rebuild their properties.

Chinese top diplomat urges US to take 'positive actions to bring China-US relations back on track'.

Panjshir resistance group spokesman counterclaims, saying 40 Taliban fighters killed, 35 others injured in 2 days of fierce clashes.

Qatar says communicating with Turkey on providing technical help at Kabul Airport.

Beijing ready to invest in Afghanistan, help rebuild country, says Taliban spokesman.

In just 3 hours, a year's worth of rain fell on town of Alcanar on Wednesday, say media reports.

Long queues of desperate Afghans can be seen in front of various banks to withdraw limited cash as Taliban stand guard.

FAO Food Price Index rises 3.1% month-on-month in Aug. with strong gains in sugar, vegetable oils, cereal sub-indices.

Heavy rain swept away vehicles; flooding submerged subways, flights grounded.

More than 48.62M people got 1st doses, over 37.43M fully vaccinated, says Health Ministry.

At least 8 people have reportedly died due to storms related to Hurricane Ida.

New poll shows record low approval for President Joe Biden.

Bus fell into gorge while on way to capital Lima on Tuesday.

UN needs at least $200M to be able to provide food to most vulnerable.

Dominic Raab grilled by lawmakers after hasty Afghanistan withdrawal.

US 'will be moving forward with the process to reopen our consulate in Jerusalem,' says State Department.

Regime forces have been heavily bombarding Daraa al-Balad in recent days in attempt to seize control of it.

61 settlers break into flashpoint site under police protection, says Palestinian agency.

Emails seen by BBC suggest UK officials instructed people to head to Abbey Gate hours before attack killed over 170 people.

Company cites 'robust domestic demand, surging export demand' for continued growth of Turkish economy.

Result of US attempts to impose its norms, standards in Afghanistan is zero, if not negative, says Russian president.