World Bulletin
Fri, 29 Oct 2021 19:48:28 +0300G20 finance, health ministers call for supply chains, vaccine distribution
Ministers says they will take steps to boost supply to vaccinate 70% of population in all countries by mid-2022.
Fri, 29 Oct 2021 19:46:05 +0300Euro area inflation at 4.1% in October, highest in 13 years
GDP rises 2.2% in euro area, 2.1% in EU in third quarter.
Fri, 29 Oct 2021 19:44:25 +0300Tedros to continue as WHO chief for 2nd term, says UN agency
Former health, foreign minister of Ethiopia secures backing of 28 countries.
Fri, 29 Oct 2021 19:41:08 +0300COP26: Critical summit for action to fight global climate change
World leaders gathering in Glasgow to discuss cutting fossil fuel usage across the planet to curb global warming.
Fri, 29 Oct 2021 19:39:16 +0300Iraq holds Babylon International Festival after 18 years
Launched in 1985, festival was stopped after 2003 due to US invasion and deterioration of security situation.
Fri, 29 Oct 2021 19:37:47 +0300Biden lauds Pope Francis' advocacy on poverty, climate
US president, leader of world's 1.3 billion Catholics hold first face-to-face since Biden assumed presidency.
Fri, 29 Oct 2021 19:35:12 +0300EU says it will not recognize new Israel's settlements in Jerusalem
Foreign policy chief Borrell urges Tel Aviv to halt illegal construction, calling it major obstacle to achieving 2-state solution.
Fri, 29 Oct 2021 19:33:00 +0300Russia 'concerned' by prospect of US intermediate-, shorter-range missiles in Europe, Asia-Pacific
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says deployment of such weapons would significantly disturb strategic stability.
Fri, 29 Oct 2021 19:31:37 +0300Microsoft surpasses Apple as most valuable US company
Microsoft maintains lead with $2.45T, against Apple's $2.42T as of 9.45 am EDT.
Fri, 29 Oct 2021 19:28:55 +0300Turkey commemorates 98th Republic Day
Celebrations begin Friday with state officials' visit to mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of Republic of Turkey.
Fri, 29 Oct 2021 10:20:43 +0300US lawmakers enter resolution condemning Israel's NGO designations
Decision 'a sign of incredible weakness more aligned with an authoritarian regime than a healthy democracy,' says lawmaker.
Fri, 29 Oct 2021 10:18:19 +0300Germany warns of major new refugee wave
'Solution to the migration problem will only be possible through the European Union,' says interior minister.
Fri, 29 Oct 2021 10:15:54 +0300Pandemic curbs eased as South Korea switches to 'living with COVID-19'
Under 3-phase scheme, government plans to end all coronavirus restrictions by February.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:26:27 +03008 Sunni civilians killed in Shia revenge attack in Iraq's Diyala
Attack comes after Daesh/ISIS terrorists killed 15 people in predominantly Shia village in Diyala.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:24:41 +0300US secretary of state speaks with Sudan’s ousted premier
Antony Blinken welcomes Abdalla Hamdok's release from custody, reiterates call on Sudanese military to free all civilian leaders.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:22:44 +0300Moscow-bound EgyptAir flight returns after threat message
Threat message found on one of the plane’s seats.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:20:18 +0300Pope to visit Canada to foster reconciliation with Indigenous peoples
Date if visit to be announced.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:18:40 +0300Germany's Merkel: Don't give up on 2-state solution
We believe Israel's security is best guaranteed when there is also a state for Palestinians in which they can live, Merkel says.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:17:17 +0300Bitcoin dives to $58K, crypto market loses $140B
World's largest cryptocurrency loses 13.4% value in a week after $67K record last Wednesday.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:15:24 +0300US appeal case starts for extradition of WikiLeaks co-founder
If extradited, Julian Assange to face 18 counts of hacking US government computers, violating espionage law.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:13:07 +0300Russia sets another grim record in daily virus fatalities
Increasing pace of vaccinations only way to stop virus from spreading further, says Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:10:54 +0300Italy to host G20 Leaders' Summit this weekend with Turkish president in attendance
Recep Tayyip Erdogan to be among leaders holding first face-to-face meeting in 2 years due to pandemic.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:09:04 +0300World spends $423B on fossil fuel subsidies annually: UN
UNDP launches 'Don’t Choose Extinction' campaign to highlight effects of fossil fuels on humans, environment.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:07:00 +0300Top EU court fines Poland $1.2M a day in row over bloc law
EU Commission last month asked European Court of Justice to fine Poland over judicial reforms.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:03:08 +0300Turkey's Erdogan to meet US' Biden in Glasgow, F-35 to top agenda
During COP26 climate summit set to begin in Scotland on Oct. 31, Turkish, US presidents set to meet.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:00:36 +0300US, YPG/PKK deploy thousands of armed elements on Syrian-Iraqi border
US military is funding deployment of thousands of Arab fighters on Iraqi border to strengthen YPG/PKK presence in region.
Tue, 26 Oct 2021 20:19:45 +0300Japan's Princess Mako marries boyfriend, loses royal status
Mako Komuro exits imperial family by marrying university sweetheart, will forego lump-sum payment of $1.3M.
Tue, 26 Oct 2021 20:17:48 +0300Germany slams Israeli settlement expansion
Settlements contrary to international law, substantial obstacle to peace and two-state solution, says Foreign Ministry official.
Tue, 26 Oct 2021 20:15:30 +0300US, UK, Norway condemn dissolution of Sudan government by military
Troika statement says they are 'deeply concerned about situation in Sudan'.
Tue, 26 Oct 2021 20:14:05 +0300Biden pledges $100M in US funding at ASEAN summit
US-ASEAN partnership is 'essential to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific,' says US president.
Tue, 26 Oct 2021 20:12:16 +0300Russia concerned over situation in Sudan, calls for restraint
'We would like to see situation in the country return to constitutional order as soon as possible,' says Kremlin.
Tue, 26 Oct 2021 20:10:34 +0300Supply chain issues pressure European industrial firms: Fitch
Full recovery could be delayed until first half of 2022, rating agency says.
Tue, 26 Oct 2021 20:07:57 +0300Top Chinese diplomat meets Taliban deputy head in Doha
Taliban assures Beijing that Afghanistan’s soil would not be used against China.
Tue, 26 Oct 2021 20:05:30 +0300Turkish parliament extends troop deployment in Iraq, Syria for 2 years
Government motion extends mandate for Iraq, Syria anti-terror operations for 2 more years.
Tue, 26 Oct 2021 18:44:47 +0300Sudan’s Hamdok held at house of military council head
Sudan’s military detained country’s premier, government ministers on Monday.
Tue, 26 Oct 2021 18:40:59 +0300Priest in France accused of sexual abuse of multiple minor scouts
Incidents of sexual abuse took place between 1996-1999, says prosecutor.
Tue, 26 Oct 2021 18:36:32 +0300Presidents of Turkey, Azerbaijan inaugurate Fuzuli International Airport
Erdogan becomes 1st state head to land at Fuzuli International Airport, built in area liberated from Armenian occupation.
Mon, 25 Oct 2021 18:45:51 +0300UN chief condemns Sudan coup, urges release of detainees
All detained politicians, including Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok must be freed immediately, Antonio Guterres says.
Mon, 25 Oct 2021 18:42:59 +0300Uzbek president wins 2nd term in landslide victory
Mirziyoyev received over 80% of votes in Sunday's election, says official.
Mon, 25 Oct 2021 18:40:51 +0300Pan African body 'dismayed' over situation in Sudan
Thousands take to streets to protest against arrest of civilian leaders including prime minister of transitional government.
Mon, 25 Oct 2021 18:38:15 +0300Germany reaffirms need for atomic deterrence against Russia
Defense minister under criticism for talking about option to deploy atomic weapons against Russia.
Mon, 25 Oct 2021 18:35:32 +0300UK petrol prices hit record high
57% of average retail price for litre of petrol in UK is comprised of taxes.
Mon, 25 Oct 2021 18:33:32 +0300UK premier 'very worried' COP26 summit will not be a success
'It’s touch and go,' Boris Johnson says.
Mon, 25 Oct 2021 17:56:28 +0300Russia reports record-high COVID-19 cases
President Putin issues more recommendations aiming to stem spread of virus.
Mon, 25 Oct 2021 17:54:19 +0300US, other countries announce compliance with Vienna Convention amid Kavala row
Turkish President Erdogan welcomes statements by embassies, say presidential sources.
Mon, 25 Oct 2021 17:51:32 +0300Death toll from floods, landslides in northern India rises to 72
4 people still missing after heavy rains wrought havoc in Himalayan state of Uttarakhand last week.
Mon, 25 Oct 2021 17:47:18 +0300Sudan general declares state of emergency, dissolves gov’t
Move comes after prime minister, members of gov’t arrested by Sudan’s military.
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 22:46:10 +0300Apple CEO Tim Cook announces opening of new store in Istanbul’s Bagdat Avenue
'We’re glad to be a part of this vibrant community,' Tim Cook says.
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 22:43:26 +0300Instructions given to declare 10 envoys persona non grata: Turkish president
Ambassadors who gave remarks on Kavala case 'should either understand Turkey or they should leave,' says Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 22:40:59 +0300Kyrgyzstan to purchase drones from Turkey, Russia: President
'We will buy drones to ensure the country's security,' says Sadir Caparov.
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 22:39:19 +0300Trump media stocks jump 800% after announcement of new social media platform
Digital World Acquisition Corp is taking former US president's planned venture public.
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 22:37:38 +0300Facebook long aware of harms its apps cause, new documents show
Tech giant's practices violated its own rules on misinformation, hate speech.
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 22:35:38 +0300Far-right figure Eric Zemmour emerges as potential Macron rival in France
Zemmour, known for views against Muslims, Blacks, migrants, has seen predicted vote share surge from 5% to 16%-18%.
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 22:32:45 +0300Hundreds of inmates escape in Nigeria jailbreak
Gunmen attacked prison in Oyo State, freeing over 800 inmates: Spokesman.
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 22:30:14 +0300Pakistan denies deal with US on Afghanistan operations
Islamabad rebuffs news report, says no understanding in place for US to use Pakistani airspace for Afghanistan operations.
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 22:28:03 +0300Pakistan premier arrives in Saudi Arabia for official visit
Imran Khan to attend launching ceremony of Middle East Green Initiative Summit.
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 22:26:38 +0300UK inflation to rise sharply in next 6 months amid jump in energy, goods prices
Consumer inflation forecast to peak above 5% next April, says Fitch Ratings.
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 22:21:57 +0300Soldier slaps new governor in Iran during ceremony
Zeinalabidin Hurrem says he forgives soldier, will not file complaint.
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 21:54:14 +0300Turkish defense minister says he had 'positive' meeting with Greek counterpart
'We expect to see positive results of this meeting in the days to come,' says Hulusi Akar after talks in Brussels.
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 16:36:32 +0300New mass grave found in Libya's Tarhuna
Tarhuna city former stronghold for warlord Khalifa Haftar.
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 19:10:46 +0300Azerbaijan clears over 48,000 mines laid by Armenia
More than 18,000 hectares of land cleared in Karabakh region since end of war.
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 19:08:19 +0300Islamic Jihad prisoners agree to end hunger strike after deal
Deal stipulates ending punitive measures against movement's prisoners.
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 19:06:46 +0300For 4th day, Ethiopian army wages aerial campaign on Tigray
Government says 4 days of sorties destroyed military training centers, while UN, aid workers report civilian casualties.
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 19:04:42 +0300Pakistan announces incentives for Afghan citizens
Following Kabul visit, Foreign Minister Qureshi also announces his country’s decision to abolish all tariffs on Afghan fruits, vegetables.
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 19:03:05 +0300US actor Baldwin fires prop gun on movie set, killing cinematographer, injuring director
Incident takes place in southern state of New Mexico, says US media.
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 19:01:37 +0300Biden vows to come to Taiwan's defense if China attacks
'Yes, we have a commitment to do that,' president says when asked about coming to Taipei's defense during a town hall.
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 18:59:13 +03007 killed, 10 injured in Bangladesh's Rohingya camps clashes
Police official says situation under control now, but more law enforcers deployed in Cox's Bazar to avoid any untoward incident.
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 18:54:54 +0300US gives final OK to COVID-19 boosters for millions of Americans, mixing doses
'The evidence shows that all three COVID-19 vaccines authorized in the United States are safe,' says CDC director.
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 18:46:26 +0300Russian president holds 1st meeting with Israeli premier
Vladimir Putin hosts Naftali Bennett at his residence Bocharov Ruchey in Sochi.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 20:10:43 +0300South Korea conducts its 1st indigenous space launch
200-ton KSLV-II also known as Nuri designed to propel 1.5-ton satellite into orbit.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 19:46:27 +0300US senators seek answers from firm on reported forced Uyghur labor
'We believe these conditions bear obvious signs of forced labor,' senators write to Universal Electronics Inc.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 19:44:41 +0300Nearly half of all Afghan refugees in US are children: report
Roughly 56% of all Afghans housed at US military facilities are adults, according to letter obtained by Wall Street Journal.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 19:41:46 +0300Togo attaches importance to partnerships based on win-win principle: Foreign minister
Togo's understanding of partnership based on economic fundamentals, Foreign Minister Robert Dussey tells Anadolu Agency.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 19:39:22 +0300Turkey arrests 15 for links to Israeli spy agency
Suspects were collecting information through Palestinian, Syrian nationals in Turkey, according to Turkish sources.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 19:36:48 +0300Moderna, Johnson & Johnson approved for booster shots in US
FDA expected to decide in coming weeks whether to approve Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children aged 5-11.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 19:33:26 +0300WHO calls for action to protect health and care workers from impact of COVID-19
1B jabs administered in Europe region, but they are unequally shared, says WHO.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 19:32:04 +0300India has administered over 1B COVID-19 vaccine doses
Premier Narendra Modi says country 'scripts history'.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 19:30:30 +0300French army says leading member of al-Qaeda affiliate killed in Mali
Nasser Al Tergui killed in airstrike carried out by Barkhane military forces on Oct. 15.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 19:27:41 +0300EU concerned over Polish law allowing migrant pushbacks at border
Pushbacks should never be normalized, says EU Commissioner Ylva Johansson.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 19:25:44 +0300Trump announces new social media platform to bypass big tech 'tyranny'
Trump was taken off Twitter and Facebook out of fear he would incite more violence similar to Jan. 6 attack on US Capitol.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 19:23:29 +0300Arab Parliament condemns Macron’s statements against Algeria
French president makes remarks about Algeria, accusing Algerian authorities of stoking hatred against France.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 18:03:24 +0300Turkey determined to get back owed money from US: Turkish president
Back from African tour, Recep Tayyip Erdogan also says FETO terror group losing ground on African continent.
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 19:03:51 +0300US border arrests hit record after Biden takes office: report
Dramatic uptick significantly escalated after US President Joe Biden assumed presidency, Washington Post reports.
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 19:02:08 +0300Germany says expecting fresh wave of Afghan refugees
Afghan refugees flown out to other European countries are increasingly moving towards Germany, says interior minister.
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 19:00:08 +0300Germany lambasts Greece's migration policy
Interior minister criticizes Athens for allowing recognized refugees to travel from Greece to Germany.
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:58:13 +0300Greek opposition leader blasts defense deal with France
Military agreement with France does not serve Greek interests, says SYRIZA chief Alexis Tsipras.
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:55:21 +0300European region has highest rate of breast cancer in world: WHO
Alcohol one of biggest risk factors for disease, says World Health Organization.
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:53:00 +0300Taliban patrol team targeted in Kabul grenade attack
2 Taliban security personnel injured in attack during morning rush hour, says official.
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:51:10 +0300G7 countries well placed to fully decarbonize power supply by 2035: IEA
G7 countries currently account for about 40% of global economy and 25% of global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions.
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:47:54 +0300Syrian Constitution Committee: Regime, opposition submit their principles
Anadolu Agency publishes list of principles readied by 2 sides as 6th round of committee’s meeting continue in Geneva.
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:45:47 +0300Returning refugees face ‘grave abuses’ in Syria: Rights group
'Syria is not safe for return,' says Human Rights Watch report.
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:42:03 +0300EU lawmakers call for ending border pushbacks of migrants
Socialists and Democrats (S&D) group asks for 'all necessary actions to put stop to inhumane policy of pushbacks'.
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:39:39 +0300European Commission head concerned over bloc's dependency on gas
‘We need to diversify suppliers but crucially, speed up the transition to clean energy,’ writes Ursula von der Leyen.
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:12:08 +0300Governments' fossil fuel plans 'dangerously' inconsistent with 1.5°C goal
Countries plan 110% more fossil fuel production in 2030 than would be consistent with limiting warming to 1.5°C, UN report finds.
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:09:47 +0300Moscow format talks on Afghanistan begin
Representatives of 10 countries, Taliban gather in Russian capital to discuss situation in war-torn country.
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:04:48 +0300Turkey, Nigeria determined to further bilateral cooperation
Turkish president holds news conference with Nigerian counterpart in his last stop of 4-day diplomatic trip to Africa.
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 19:28:32 +0300Pakistan claims it 'detected, blocked' Indian submarine incursion
Navy says this is 3rd time an Indian submarine has been detected in Pakistani waters, Indian government yet to respond.
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 19:25:49 +0300Ethiopia launches airstrikes on Tigray capital, rebels claim 3 civilians killed
Rebels, witnesses say airstrikes hit market in Mekelle, state media reports TPLF communication facility was targeted.
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 19:23:41 +0300Turkish-African friendship gaining strength with cooperation in education, development, culture
As ties recently increased, Turkish institutions, NGOs have been leading education, development on continent.
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 19:20:50 +0300OECD warns world of slowing economy in 2060
Aging population, rising prices to cause pressure on emerging market economies, OECD says.