Schools closed, government employees to work from home, more steps planned if crisis worsens, says New Delhi chief minister.

India, Pakistan rank in top 3 countries by diabetes prevalence, with COVID-19 exacerbating situation across region.

Khalid al-Mishri says Dec. 24 elections might be postponed by 3 months over disagreement regarding electoral laws.

Danny Fenster faces second trial after being sentenced 11 years in closed military court trial in Yangon.

To ensure sustainable peace, stability in region, TRNC's inherent sovereign rights need to be recognized, says Sedat Onal.

Paris conference calls for sanctions against those undermining elections.

Nilufer Oral has been a member of UN International Law Commission since 2017.

Uhuru Kenyatta directs institutions to 'heighten vigilance, surveillance due to unfolding security situation in region' .

Amid heightened tensions with Poland, Russia sent paratroopers to Belarus for surprise combat readiness check.

More than 450 cases have so far been reported, says provincial official.

Agak Achuil replaces Athian Diing Athian as finance minister, Mahmoud Solomon new interior minister after Paul Mayom Akech.

Belarusian State Border Committee says group of about 100 people seeking to enter Europe pass from Bruzgi-Kuznitsa border point to Polish side.

Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Kazakh presidents, Kazakhstan's founding president address 8th Summit of Turkic Council in Istanbul.

EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson says child sexual abuse online is growing exponentially.

KARAYEL-SU armed drones spotted on land, in air at Hungarian Armed Forces' Papa Air Base, says Hungarian newspaper.

French court sentenced Mansour Labaki in absentia to 15 years in prison for sexually abusing children.

Houthi-run television says coalition warplanes killed at least 4 civilians, including 3 children, in airstrikes in district.

Excavations in Aizanoi being carried out by Kutayha Museum Directorate.

Latest situation is culmination of mostly tense relations between two sides.

Turkish World 2040 Vision initiated by honorary chairman Nursultan Nazarbayev accepted as strategic document.

Alok Sharma says discussions will continue to reach final declaration.

Changed context in wake of Karabakh conflict sets stage for possible normalized regional ties with Armenia, says US-born analyst based in Yerevan.

Head of European Council welcomes move by Turkish civil aviation body barring travel of Iraqis, Syrians, Yemenis to Belarus.

Lebanese President Michel Aoun receives WFP executive director David Beasley and his delegation at Baabda Presidential Palace.

First time in 32 years Turkish-origin candidate nominated for presidency.

Latest situation is culmination of mostly tense relations between two sides.

Security forces use tear gas to disperse protesters who oppose reopening of local landfill site.

Security risks not to confine to their borders, Prime Minister Hasina warns, citing delay in returning persecuted Muslims to Myanmar.

Rawlings, who ruled Ghana for 2 decades with an eye for more democracy, died on Nov. 12, 2020.

Fourth annual multilateral gathering sees countries near and far in attendance bent on solving planet’s most pressing issues.

Blast occurs in mosque during Friday prayers in Nangarhar province.

WHO worried about medical services in Afghanistan as hospital staff not paid since March.

1 asylum seeker drowns in Aegean Sea.

Over 84 million people displaced globally, says report by UN Refugee Agency.

Acting Foreign Minister Muttaqi asks global community to engage with Taliban to discuss reforms they want to see in country.

Turkey, Azerbaijan, Hungary to give 511,000 vaccine doses to Africa, says Turkic Council head.

Sale comes after CEO asked in Twitter poll about selling 10% of his Tesla shares.

Prime Minister Imran Khan reiterates call for global efforts to 'avert grave humanitarian crisis' in Afghanistan.

In statement, Foreign Ministry says Turkey refuses to be 'portrayed as part of' problem to which it is not party.

Ruling out compromise on ‘One-China, Two Systems’, Central Committee says China withstood many political, economic, ideological trials.

Foreign Minister Diop says disinformation part of smear campaign against government.

Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to plant 3 saplings for each of 84 million, country’s population.

No comment yet by government.

Improving muscle strength in space among experiments during 6-month mission.

3 children among casualties in airstrikes on chicken farm near city center of Idlib, northwestern Syria.

Turkish president says according to UN reports Turkey ranks 1st in Europe, 4th globally in afforestation studies.

1,266 people so far have signed petition launched by Liberal Party Toronto Deputy Salma Zahid.

Treatment of 63 people continues, including 19 seriously wounded.

Explosion targeting car in Aden’s Khor Maksar district killed journalist Rasha al-Harazi, injured her husband on Tuesday.

Russian foreign minister, Holy See archbishop urges those guilty of migrant crisis to assume their responsibility.

Ratnayake Liyanage Wishma Sandamali, 33, died at facility in Nagoya this March after being denied medical care for months.

'The Belarusian regime is keeping up its provocations and resorting to the worst possible tactics,' says Poland's deputy foreign minister.

President Erdogan's good ties with Serb leaders in Bosnia could help resolve political disputes, says Bakir Izetbegovic.

New list to be valid from Nov. 22, government says.

Muttaqi to hold talks with his counterpart Qureshi, attend Troika Plus meeting on Nov. 11, which also includes Russia, US, China.

Government regrets sanctions previously imposed by West African bloc.

Thousands of Scots march in Glasgow for new independence referendum.

Turkey will determine net zero roadmap in fighting against climate change and update its national contribution statements.

Reports emerge about Russian mediation to heal rift between Mohammed Dahlan and Fatah leaders.

Serious progress in security, welfare possible if Armenia responds positively, says Turkish defense minister.

Bloc suspends easy visa application rules for Belarussian government officials, keeps benefits for ordinary citizens.

75% of those in need of shelter, non-food assistance in war-torn country are women, children, says UN refugee agency.

Drones intercepted after entering range of Iranian air defense systems, according to state television.

Brenton Tarrant claims his guilty pleas were 'obtained by duress’, says lawyer.

Last month, Israel designated 6 Palestinian human rights groups as terrorist organizations.

Relations strained between Gulf nations, Lebanon over critical statements of Saudi-led military campaign in Yemen.

Official says flood situation more serious in China this year as authorities record abnormally higher downpour.

Kremlin spokesman Peskov says Putin, Burns discuss bilateral ties, cyber security, regional conflicts.

US had demanded from semiconductor companies to ‘share information about inventories, demand, delivery dynamics'.

7-day case rate jumps to over 200 per 100,000 people, first time since start of pandemic.

Jerome Powell to speak at Gender and the Economy Conference being virtually hosted by US Federal Reserve.

Soldier of paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force opened fire at camp in central Chhattisgarh state.

Lawmakers sought to question premier, ministers on host of issues.

Azerbaijan marks 1st anniversary of Victory Day, as it liberated key city last year, in critical victory of Karabakh war.

Chief rabbi Isaak Haleva says preservation of synagogues important for his community.

Mohammed Jamil Shahabi wounded 5 years ago in regime attack.

Findings suggest Panaztepe settlement was once a port city, despite being located 10 km inland today.

Leader of Turkish Cypriots says sovereign equality on island is a must to resolve dispute.

Annexes of framework convention do not reflect development levels of countries, says country's climate change negotiator.

Azerbaijan's victory is also that of TRNC, Turkey, entire Turkish world, says Ersin Tatar.

Death toll from fuel tanker explosion leaves at least 100 dead, scores badly burned.

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian tells Wang Yi that he hopes US, Europeans would ‘enter the negotiations realistically’.

Muamer Zukorlic, prominent leader for Muslims, dies from heart attack.

Despite remarkable pledges, quality not seen as enough to make real impact.

Cross, anti-Islamic slogans inscribed on walls of mosques in 3 provinces, says Muslim association.

Newly formed United Front of Ethiopian Federalist Forces aims to remove premier from power.

Government master plan to rebuild Shusha, roads, communication within next year;100 kilometer Victory Road built.

Protest group says 2-day civil disobedience aims to abort ‘military coup’ in Sudan.

Mustafa Kadhimi survives assassination attempt by explosive-laden drone on his residence.

Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi wants to end Houthis targeting civilians, refugees, public, private institutions.

54 elite athletes run in 43rd intercontinental marathon, with winners claiming $35,000 prize.

Israeli premier says there is no place for US consulate to serve Palestinians in Jerusalem.

Tarhuna city was former stronghold for Khalifa Haftar's militia.

In 2003, Libya admitted responsibility for 1988 Lockerbie bombing.

‘Jerusalem is capital of Israel alone,’ Naftali Bennett says regarding reopening US consulate in Jerusalem.

Rivers burst banks, landslides, causing many to sleep outside.

15-member UN council warns conflict poses risks for Ethiopia and wider region's stability.

Claims made by so-called Freedom movement aired in investigate program on Al-Jazeera.

Over 41,000 more infected as authorities blame low level of vaccination for spike in cases, deaths.

Morocco to Turkey flight makes emergency landing on Spanish island.