200-ton KSLV-II also known as Nuri designed to propel 1.5-ton satellite into orbit.

'We believe these conditions bear obvious signs of forced labor,' senators write to Universal Electronics Inc.

Roughly 56% of all Afghans housed at US military facilities are adults, according to letter obtained by Wall Street Journal.

Togo's understanding of partnership based on economic fundamentals, Foreign Minister Robert Dussey tells Anadolu Agency.

Suspects were collecting information through Palestinian, Syrian nationals in Turkey, according to Turkish sources.

FDA expected to decide in coming weeks whether to approve Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children aged 5-11.

1B jabs administered in Europe region, but they are unequally shared, says WHO.

Premier Narendra Modi says country 'scripts history'.

Nasser Al Tergui killed in airstrike carried out by Barkhane military forces on Oct. 15.

Pushbacks should never be normalized, says EU Commissioner Ylva Johansson.

Trump was taken off Twitter and Facebook out of fear he would incite more violence similar to Jan. 6 attack on US Capitol.

French president makes remarks about Algeria, accusing Algerian authorities of stoking hatred against France.

Back from African tour, Recep Tayyip Erdogan also says FETO terror group losing ground on African continent.

Dramatic uptick significantly escalated after US President Joe Biden assumed presidency, Washington Post reports.

Afghan refugees flown out to other European countries are increasingly moving towards Germany, says interior minister.

Interior minister criticizes Athens for allowing recognized refugees to travel from Greece to Germany.

Military agreement with France does not serve Greek interests, says SYRIZA chief Alexis Tsipras.

Alcohol one of biggest risk factors for disease, says World Health Organization.

2 Taliban security personnel injured in attack during morning rush hour, says official.

G7 countries currently account for about 40% of global economy and 25% of global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions.

Anadolu Agency publishes list of principles readied by 2 sides as 6th round of committee’s meeting continue in Geneva.

'Syria is not safe for return,' says Human Rights Watch report.

Socialists and Democrats (S&D) group asks for 'all necessary actions to put stop to inhumane policy of pushbacks'.

‘We need to diversify suppliers but crucially, speed up the transition to clean energy,’ writes Ursula von der Leyen.

Countries plan 110% more fossil fuel production in 2030 than would be consistent with limiting warming to 1.5°C, UN report finds.

Representatives of 10 countries, Taliban gather in Russian capital to discuss situation in war-torn country.

Turkish president holds news conference with Nigerian counterpart in his last stop of 4-day diplomatic trip to Africa.

Navy says this is 3rd time an Indian submarine has been detected in Pakistani waters, Indian government yet to respond.

Rebels, witnesses say airstrikes hit market in Mekelle, state media reports TPLF communication facility was targeted.

As ties recently increased, Turkish institutions, NGOs have been leading education, development on continent.

Aging population, rising prices to cause pressure on emerging market economies, OECD says.

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says there is need for UN to adapt new realities.

Date changed from May 8 to March 27.

Alija Izetbegovic died 18 years ago following career marked by suffering of 1992-1995 Bosnian War.

After devastating floods in Western Europe, more disasters may be on doorstep amid nearing winter, say climate experts.

Four countries discuss possibilities for joint infrastructure projects.

In address to TRT World Forum, Fahrettin Altun reiterates call for reforming international institutions.

In video message to TRT World Forum, Erdogan says need for reform in UN, international organizations can ‘no longer be disregarded’.

With 33,740 new cases, caseload now stands at 8.06M, with recoveries increasing by 23,426 to total $7.04M.

Oil, much in demand as alternative fuel to costly coal, gas, is triggering demand concerns and outstripping supply.

UNICEF spokesman says 10,000 are cases verified since fighting started in 2015, but many deaths go unrecorded.

Pact sets new competition rules for air transport maintaining high safety standards, fair competition.

Core relief supplies for winter to be trucked into Mazar-e-Sharif.

Chinese military says US Navy destroyer, Royal Canadian Navy frigate sailed through Taiwan Strait, caused tension.

Over 34,000 people test positive for COVID-19 in past 24 hours as active cases climbs to 785,647.

US attaches importance to Alexandroupolis port as it reportedly wants to strengthen NATO, US forces in Balkans and Black Sea.

A number of Shia factions rejected vote results.

Russian foreign minister says Russian mission cannot work properly after NATO revoked accreditation of 8 employees.

Travel ban, asset freeze targets 6 Daesh/ISIS, Al-Qaeda affiliates.

Turkish president addresses Angola's parliament as part of his 4-day tour of Africa.

Powell, 84, was fully vaccinated, says his family.

China has agreed to convene meeting, date, venue to be decided later, says Taliban official.

US freezing country’s reserves after Taliban's takeover violates international law, human rights, says Amir Khan Muttaqi.

Group says it is ‘determined to clear our regions from all terrorist organizations’.

'Turkey stands out as strategic partner for African countries with $25B trade volume by end of 2020,' says Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

President recognizes, admits to state violence on Oct. 17, 1961.

Muqtada al-Sadr's coalition wins 73 seats in Iraqi parliament.

Authorities blame lack of vaccination for surge in coronavirus cases, deaths.

Angela Merkel became European politician who knew importance of Turkey for Europe.

Friday’s deadly mosque attack in southern Kandahar killed at least 47 people, wounded dozens others.

Many more injured in explosion at Fatimiya mosque, say local officials.

Crisis may cut car production in China by about 2M units this year, warns business official.

Vaccine mandate to apply to both land and air travel, spokesman Kevin Munoz says.

Love is in the Bin was auctioned with £4M-£6M guide price by Sotheby’s.

Foreign Ministry condemns arrest of 1,400 Kashmiris in recent days.

Russia registers over 32,000 coronavirus cases, 999 deaths in 1 day.

Thousands of people trapped in their vehicles, forced to abandon them in Attica region as floodwaters overflowed streets.

Last time Bitcoin saw its price at $60,000 was April 18.

Health Ministry initiates mandatory payment for testing against coronavirus, charges apply to unvaccinated.

Police say 25-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder after the incident in Essex.

‘You cannot ignore Turkey, it is member of NATO, it also plays central role for EU in fight against illegal migration,’ Angela Merkel recently stated.

Taliban should take just stance in relations with Turkey, says president.

Over 96M people experienced risk of poverty, deprivation in 2020, according to latest Eurostat data.

Simple procedures can prevent refugees from taking perilous, irregular journeys, says UN Refugee Agency.

Party characterizes new leaders ‘de facto government’.

Pact between US, UK, Australia carries risks for nuclear non-proliferation regime, says Russian Foreign Ministry official.

Russian foreign minister insists Uzbekistan will not allow US troops on its soil, while Tashkent holding talks with US military delegation.

Developed countries need to urgently strengthen their climate action, says Climate Transparency Report 2021.

'There is absolutely obvious mutual aspiration to develop such contacts,' says Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov.

For a new all-time high of daily fatalities and infections, Russia records 986 deaths, nearly 31,300 cases.

Haldenwang says security agencies made serious mistakes, failed to protect Turkish community members from neo-Nazi terror.

Bloc also backs coordinating efforts to tackle climate change, promote greener transition.

Police declares attack terror act that killed 5 but says no high threat in Norway.

Envoys from Poland, Lithuania, Latvia to discuss 'dire situation' of asylum-seekers coming from Belarus.

Agreement makes US-Greek Mutual Defense and Cooperation Agreement indefinite, says top US diplomat.

US food inflation posts highest y-o-y rise since 2011, going up by 4.6% this September.

Turkish foreign minister repeats advice on girls' education, women's employment in Afghanistan at meeting with Taliban delegation in Ankara.

Shooting started near protest by Hezbollah, Amal Movement supporters for removal of Beirut port blast judge.

From storms to cyclones, floods to drought and wildfires, US has suffered extensive damage in first 9 months of 2021.

Remarks come during Global Security Forum being held in Doha.

984 deaths, more than 28,700 new infections recorded over past day, active cases now above 726,200.

Turkey enjoys rapid recovery thanks to progress in vaccination, strong trends in industrial production.

Energy index rises 24.8%; food increases 4.6%.

Giant puppet depicting Syrian refugee girl will end Europe tour in Manchester, UK in early November.

Mostar has murals by artists from countries including US, Argentina, Spain, Italy, according to local festival organizer.

US begins taking fully vaccinated travelers for non-essential purposes in November, says statement.

Adrien Quelin, 29, died after truck cabin fell while he was working on vehicle’s engine, says French military.

20-year-old Milimu told police he drank victims' blood after killing them.

Hunger strike aims to protest Israeli punitive measures against inmates.

Beijing says India established Arunachal Pradesh 'unilaterally, illegally,' New Delhi claims province an 'integral part'.