Ismail Haniyeh hails Taliban victory over US forces in Afghanistan.

Weak labor market conditions, increasing inflation pressures, rising energy prices rattle global markets.

Large-scale operation by police, military units underway to regain full control of the prison.

‘In his memory, we recommit to advocating for freedom of expression, protection of journalists,’ says top US diplomat.

1st stage of local polls to be held in West Bank on Dec. 11.

As next round of Iran-West talks near, focus on Tehran’s increased nuclear activities, US refusal to ease sanctions.

Macron’s remarks ‘unacceptable insult’ to memory of nearly 6M martyrs killed during French colonialism, says Algeria.

EgyptAir used to operate flights between Cairo, Tel Aviv with unmarked planes.

Aircraft crashed into 2-story building in suburbs of Milan shortly after takeoff, reports Italian media.

No woman won seats in Saturday’s legislative elections.

Bomb rips through crowd at memorial service for Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid's mother.

Simon, 19 was preparing to attack mosque, high school.

Death toll at 700,327 with 2,457 casualties in past 24 hours.

Indictment includes illegal fleeing from their confinement, a charge that could reach up to 7 years in prison.

Antony Blinken to visit France to chair OECD meeting, hold talks with counterparts.

Maneuvers aim to boost combat readiness of ground forces, says army commander.

Ethnic Uyghur Muslims have been subjected to years of abuses, says UN Human Rights Office.

First colorectal cancer patient treated with individualized mRNA cancer vaccine, German biopharmaceutical company says.

Iran and Afghanistan are locked in a water dispute for many years over Helmand River.

New German government will continue efforts for Libya’s unification, stability, Merkel tells Mohamed al-Menfi.

No deaths reported through day 29 in patients who received Molnupiravir drug, study shows.

Energy shows highest annual increase with 17.4% last month, according to Eurostat.

14-day compulsory hotel quarantine to phase down, but vaccinated travelers to be subjected to 7-day home quarantine.

Merkel’s spokesman urges Poland to treat refugees ‘in accordance with European, international law, European values’.

Pakistan's prime minister says Afghan Taliban ‘helping in a way as negotiations are taking place in Afghanistan’.

Failure to reduce government debt to GDP ratio in short-term could lead to negative rating action, agency says.

Latest missile launch comes day after Kim Jong-Un stated that he is willing to restore communication with South Korea.

2 more bodies found dead after full control of prison by Ecuadorian security forces.

Digital yuan and currency control to give Beijing total vision over population's financial transactions, says David Lesperance.

Fire broke out in COVID-19 unit of hospital in port city of Constanta.

With 377 schools, nearly 50,000 students, Turkish education foundation takes lead abroad.

Several constituencies in regional states had missed out on June 21 polls.

New law is first step in implementing royal commission report on Christchurch mosques terror attack in 2019, says official.

Beijing’s envoy to Kabul says aid includes warm materials, blankets, cotton clothes.

Women impacted by Islamophobia more than men in US, according to study by University of California, Berkeley.

Foreign Ministry says move 'uncalled for, counterproductive' as US senators seek probe into support for Taliban.

Swap includes release of 70 Houthi fighters, 136 prisoners and abductees, most of them civilians.

Ankara 'would not have had to buy S-400s' had Washington sold Patriot defense missiles to Turkey, says Turkish leader.

6 more mosques to be shut over radicalization, says French interior minister.

UN chief plays for time as he knows there is no common ground, says TRNC foreign minister.

3rd Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit to be held on Dec. 17-18 in Istanbul, says Mevlut Cavusoglu.

Litoral prison in Guayaquil has been scene to major conflict caused by leadership struggle between gangs.

Ridding countries of terrorism with such a level of hypocrisy by some superpowers is putting expectations too high, says expert.

Pyongyang willing to restore communication with Seoul from early October as first step for rapprochement, says Kim Jong Un.

Bill almost certainly to be blocked by Senate Republicans who strongly oppose any debt limit increase, suspension.

Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians, smashed their cars in Hebron city.

Christine Lagarde says pandemic-driven structural changes to have implications on future inflation dynamics.

Violent storm rips off roof tiles, produces waterspout, damages property in rare weather event in Germany.

Deaths include 1 woman who reportedly attempted to stab Israeli police officer in Jerusalem.

Two flights are scheduled to arrive at Cairo International Airport from Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport.

'It’s very difficult to say how big those effects will be in the meantime or how long they will last,' Powell says.

Former French president sentenced to year-long prison term over fraud in failed 2012 re-election bid, rules Paris court.

Unvaccinated people to be barred from shopping malls, restaurants, domestic, international airline travel starting Friday.

Judge finds government did not show 'compensation unreasonable'.

'The call on how to do that and when to do it is really a State Department call,' Lloyd Austin says.

Iranian military official said Palestinian resistance groups were seeking to defend Iran.

Saudi businessman insists lab-grown meat is crucial in ensuring the region’s food security.

General Statistics Office says country lost 6.7% in GDP because of 'deeply-felt impacts’ of coronavirus pandemic.

Cancellation of trade, fisheries deals between bloc, Morocco remains on hold for 'certain period,' says verdict.

Leftist opposition in Greece accuse gov't of role in French 'imperialist' plans, depriving country of resources.

Song, interview recorded by Danish schoolboys for school magazine in 1970.

Bouden named by Tunisian president to form new government.

German authorities have repeatedly stated they view RT's German service as propaganda arm of Russian state.

‘I did not hear WHO talking about reparation. It should be done,” says head of Global Refugee Leaders Forum.

Beijing holds strategic dialogue with EU to discuss Afghanistan, Myanmar, Indo-pacific, regional issues.

Fumio Kishida receives 257 votes, Vaccination Minister Taro Kono gets 170 in runoff for party’s leadership.

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng says situation stabilizing, around 150 servicemen will help ease fuel flow.

Turkey-Russia cooperation is of utmost importance in Syria, says Turkish leader in summit Russian counterpart.

Last week, Sudanese authorities thwarted a coup attempt by group of military officers.

Former activist and member of European Parliament narrowly beat his rival in party’s poll to determine candidate.

Tedros Ghebreyesus says $2.4B vaccines needed for those at most risk from COVID-19 pandemic.

Interim government's spokesman says operating drones inside Afghanistan is breach of national security.

4 others on long trek out of mine from one kilometer underground.

Lava has destroyed nearly 590 buildings, 258 hectares of land, according to official figures.

Launch also saw North Korea introduce missile fuel ampule for first time.

Report says Africa needs additional investment of $280 billion which will produce more than fourfold return by 2050.

Australian watchdog accuses Google of undermining rivals, preventing competition.

Archbishop's statements show intolerance of Greek Cyprus has not, will not change, says Foreign Ministry statement.

UNCTAD said 2020 was the worst for the Palestinian economy.

Bangladesh has fully vaccinated just about 10% of population, donation of 2.5M Pfizer jabs will bolster efforts.

Bloc pressures German carmaker to pay settlements to nationals of all EU countries, not just Germany.

Emerging markets see rapid GDP growth thanks to stronger consumption and exports, int'l agency says.

Coal, gas prices skyrocketed since government implemented new environmental standards for power generation, says analyst.

Greek, French leaders say agreement is step toward fulfilling vision of European security, strategic autonomy.

China’s top diplomat, NATO chief hold video meeting, discuss bilateral, regional situation.

Outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announces move, citing decline in case numbers.

Bombs planted in motorcycle, garbage container detonated simultaneously in northern Jarabulus district.

More than 9,500 minke whales killed in Norway since 1993.

Motion calls for sanctions against Israel, end to arms trade, and ceasing business with illegal settlers.

Cause of blast at apartment complex in Gothenburg still unclear, says local media.

Tokyo to further its cooperation with 3 Quad partners, US, Australia, India, along with ASEAN in cyber security, new document reveals.

Social Democrats’ parliamentary group leader says talks on three-way coalition government could start this week.

Eliminating identified deficiencies in fighting pandemic 'not option' but 'political responsibility,' says Erdogan.

Quake hits island Tuesday in early hours with no injuries recorded so far.

Cooperation with Ankara is possible on common issues such as climate crisis, refugee issue, says Greek premier.

More than 1,000 settlers forced their way into Al-Aqsa complex in recent days to mark Sukkot festival.

Mark Rutte could be under threat of kidnapping by organized criminal groups, reports local media.

Epicenter of earthquake measuring 5.8 on Richter scale was 23km northwest of Arvi in Heraklion, which hit Crete island.

National security adviser to meet with senior leaders on regional, global challenges, says White House.