World Bulletin
Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:41:35 +0300EU court rules against Poland over judicial independence
Poland's legal rules allowing gov't to appoint, dismiss second judges to higher criminal courts violate EU law, says court.
Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:39:24 +0300Armenian forces open fire on Azerbaijani army positions
2 Azerbaijani soldiers injured in attacks targeting Azerbaijani army posts on state border, says Defense Ministry.
Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:37:26 +0300Israel demolishes 3 Palestinian structures in West Bank
Israeli authorities cite lack of building permits for demolitions.
Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:36:22 +0300Ukraine's daily coronavirus death toll hits new maximum
838 people die of COVID-19 in Ukraine in one day, pushing death toll to 77,985.
Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:34:52 +0300Turkey focuses on green transition in trade
Government to intensify activities to remove barriers to foreign trade, ensure green transformation of companies.
Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:32:33 +0300‘Proclamation of Northern Cyprus result of Greek refusal of sovereign equality’
If peace operation had not been carried out on Cyprus Island, it would have turned into Greek island, says TRNC president.
Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:30:55 +03004 men arrested in probe into Liverpool 'terror attack' released without charge
Police release name of man killed in Liverpool cab as 32-year-old Christian convert Emad Al Swealmeen.
Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:28:58 +0300Biden says US, China need to establish 'common-sense guardrails'
'We have a responsibility to the world as well as to our peoples,' says US president ahead of meeting with Xi Jinping.
Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:27:19 +0300721 candidates registered so far for Libya's Dec. 24 parliamentary elections
Registration process continuing through Nov. 22 for polls scheduled under a UN-sponsored agreement.
Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:25:55 +0300Thousands worldwide join protests against Cuban government
Country's opposition claims to have been repressed.
Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:24:44 +0300Turkish young people key in next national elections, says president
‘More than 6M of our young people will vote for the first time in 2023 elections,’ says Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:22:30 +0300France, Germany warn Russia of ‘serious consequences’ over Ukraine
Moscow urged to exercise restraint at Ukraine’s border.
Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:14:30 +0300Explosions in Ugandan capital leave 6 dead
Dozens also injured by twin explosions in Kampala, while more explosives are found by police.
Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:12:58 +0300Putin, Lukashenko discuss migration crisis on Belarus-Poland border
Russian, Belarusian presidents also discuss situation in Ukraine, US-Ukraine military drills near Russian borders.
Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:11:40 +0300Libyan warlord Haftar announces bid to run for president
Haftar is controversial figure in Libyan political scene, who is backed by regional powers.
Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:53:13 +0300EU adds 4 Assad regime ministers to blacklist
Bloc’s sanctions include 287 people, 70 entities responsible for violent repression of Syrian people.
Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:51:36 +0300UN allocates $40M for humanitarian relief in Ethiopia
New funding comes as intensified fighting displaces over 500,000 people from Amhara, Afar regional states.
Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:50:08 +0300NATO chief warns of ‘unusual concentration of forces’ near Ukraine
Jens Stoltenberg calls on Russia to reduce tensions after talks with Ukrainian foreign minister on recent military buildup.
Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:48:52 +0300Gaddafi's son oversaw Libya’s relations with Israel: Israeli media
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi submits his application to run in Libya’s upcoming presidential election.
Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:46:27 +0300UK police declare Liverpool explosion 'terror incident'
4th man arrested in Kensington area, suspects to be interviewed by Counter Terrorism officers.
Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:44:57 +030075% of Yemeni children suffer from acute malnutrition: WHO
WHO says 16.2 million Yemenis are food insecure.
Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:43:31 +0300Kremlin says Russia could mediate between Europe, Belarus
Moscow urges Minsk to refrain from taking 'emotional decisions' on cutting gas transit to Europe.
Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:41:13 +0300Samos island’s residents slam Greek premier over press conference
Residents send letter to Kyriakos Mitsotakis citing evidence of pushbacks of migrants by Greek coast guard.
Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:38:52 +03002 civilians killed in regime attack in Syria’s de-escalation zone
Four civilians also injured in regime shelling in Aleppo.
Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:36:03 +0300Argentina's ruling coalition set to lose midterm election
Frente de Todos on track to lose majority in Senate.
Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:34:08 +0300Migrants in Belarus move towards Polish border amid rising tensions
Around 2,000 migrants, including women, children, leave camps at border to seek entry into Europe.
Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:32:42 +0300US top diplomat to begin 1st official visit to sub-Saharan Africa
Antony Blinken will visit Kenya, Nigeria and Senegal from Nov. 15-20.
Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:24:02 +0300EU broadens sanctions criteria as Belarus migrant crisis lingers on
EU foreign ministers approve actions against airlines, travel agencies transporting migrants to bloc’s borders with Belarus.
Sun, 14 Nov 2021 18:31:15 +0300Israeli Air Force chief concludes his first visit to UAE
Israeli Air Force is participating in Dubai Airshow 2021.
Sun, 14 Nov 2021 18:29:49 +0300Kuwait emir accepts government resignation
Kuwaiti government resigned last week amid dispute with lawmakers.
Sun, 14 Nov 2021 18:26:12 +0300Russia starts S-400 missile supplies to India amid US sanctions threat
Russian official says 1st unit of air defense system to be delivered by end of 2021.
Sun, 14 Nov 2021 18:24:35 +0300Libya's Presidency Council calls for ‘simultaneous’ elections
Libya’s presidential and parliamentary elections set to take place on Dec. 24, amid disagreements on electoral laws.
Sun, 14 Nov 2021 18:22:27 +0300West has created migrant crisis on Belarus-Poland border: Putin
Russian president holds European countries responsible for migrant crisis due to their military, economic policies luring migrants to continent.
Sun, 14 Nov 2021 18:19:38 +0300Armenian forces open provocative fire on western Azerbaijan
Armenian troops use various caliber weapons, sniper rifles, grenade launchers for provocation, Azerbaijani Defense Ministry says.
Sun, 14 Nov 2021 18:17:59 +0300Israel battles to quell wildfires amid hot weather
Israel reported 200 fire locations in open areas amid hot, dry weather along with strong winds.
Sun, 14 Nov 2021 18:15:57 +03005 killed, 20 injured as thousands rally against military takeover in Sudan
Police, security forces fired tear gas, live bullets at protesters in different parts of Khartoum, other cities.
Sun, 14 Nov 2021 18:14:06 +0300Gaddafi’s son registers to run in Libya’s presidential election
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi presents application to run in polls in Sabha city in southwestern Libya.
Sun, 14 Nov 2021 18:12:30 +0300US killed 70 civilians in 2019 airstrike in Syria: report
Casualties, including women, children, in Baghuz 'has never been publicly acknowledged' by US military, says New York Times.
Sun, 14 Nov 2021 18:11:00 +0300Army general, 3 soldiers killed in terror attack in Nigeria, official says
Boko Haram splinter group attacks Askira in northeast Borno State.
Sun, 14 Nov 2021 18:09:09 +0300Tunisians protest president's power grab near parliament
Tunisia in grip of political crisis since Kais Saied assumed executive authority on July 25.
Sun, 14 Nov 2021 18:07:29 +0300Protests in France in support of refugee migrants
Demonstrations in Calais, Briancon to stop evictions during winter season.
Sun, 14 Nov 2021 18:04:20 +0300Security to top agenda as US diplomat Blinken makes 1st visit to sub-Saharan Africa: Analyst
Secretary of state will visit Kenya, Nigeria and Senegal from Nov. 15-20.
Sun, 14 Nov 2021 17:58:47 +0300Ecuador prison clash kills at least 68 prisoners
Riots, clashes erupt at Litoral Penitentiary in city of Guayaquil.
Sun, 14 Nov 2021 17:57:17 +0300COP26: Glasgow Climate Pact agreed despite last-minute change on coal use
Delegates from 197 countries adopt final declaration of COP26, some expressing anger, disappointment in last-minute change from India.
Sat, 13 Nov 2021 20:56:23 +0300India forced to take emergency measures as polluted capital gasps for air
Schools closed, government employees to work from home, more steps planned if crisis worsens, says New Delhi chief minister.
Sat, 13 Nov 2021 20:54:09 +0300South Asia faces alarming diabetes surge amid COVID-19
India, Pakistan rank in top 3 countries by diabetes prevalence, with COVID-19 exacerbating situation across region.
Sat, 13 Nov 2021 20:52:14 +0300Head of Libya’s State Council says polls might be delayed
Khalid al-Mishri says Dec. 24 elections might be postponed by 3 months over disagreement regarding electoral laws.
Sat, 13 Nov 2021 20:50:15 +0300UN rights chief deplores persecution of journalists in Myanmar after military jails editor
Danny Fenster faces second trial after being sentenced 11 years in closed military court trial in Yangon.
Sat, 13 Nov 2021 20:48:42 +0300Turkey reiterates its continued support to Libyan Government
To ensure sustainable peace, stability in region, TRNC's inherent sovereign rights need to be recognized, says Sedat Onal.
Sat, 13 Nov 2021 20:47:19 +0300International conference on Libya backs electoral process, demands foreign forces withdraw
Paris conference calls for sanctions against those undermining elections.
Sat, 13 Nov 2021 20:41:11 +0300Turkish academic re-elected as UN International Law Commission member
Nilufer Oral has been a member of UN International Law Commission since 2017.
Sat, 13 Nov 2021 20:39:59 +0300Kenya's president orders high alert over regional insecurity
Uhuru Kenyatta directs institutions to 'heighten vigilance, surveillance due to unfolding security situation in region'
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Sat, 13 Nov 2021 20:38:03 +03002 Russian paratroopers die in Belarus drill
Amid heightened tensions with Poland, Russia sent paratroopers to Belarus for surprise combat readiness check.
Sat, 13 Nov 2021 20:35:58 +0300Authorities declare measles epidemic in DR Congo's Maniema
More than 450 cases have so far been reported, says provincial official.
Sat, 13 Nov 2021 20:34:09 +0300South Sudan's president sacks finance, interior ministers
Agak Achuil replaces Athian Diing Athian as finance minister, Mahmoud Solomon new interior minister after Paul Mayom Akech.
Sat, 13 Nov 2021 20:30:45 +0300Group of migrants storm from Belarus into Poland
Belarusian State Border Committee says group of about 100 people seeking to enter Europe pass from Bruzgi-Kuznitsa border point to Polish side.
Sat, 13 Nov 2021 19:56:15 +0300Turkic country leaders welcome new name of body to Organization of Turkic States
Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Kazakh presidents, Kazakhstan's founding president address 8th Summit of Turkic Council in Istanbul.
Sat, 13 Nov 2021 19:54:26 +0300More than 1 million reports of child sexual abuse online in Europe: EU official
EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson says child sexual abuse online is growing exponentially.
Sat, 13 Nov 2021 19:52:36 +0300Turkey’s armed drones put to test in Hungary: Report
KARAYEL-SU armed drones spotted on land, in air at Hungarian Armed Forces' Papa Air Base, says Hungarian newspaper.
Sat, 13 Nov 2021 19:50:07 +0300Priest convicted in France 'believed' to have sexually abused dozens in Lebanon
French court sentenced Mansour Labaki in absentia to 15 years in prison for sexually abusing children.
Sat, 13 Nov 2021 19:48:05 +0300Yemen rebels control at-Tuhayta district in Hudayda: Source
Houthi-run television says coalition warplanes killed at least 4 civilians, including 3 children, in airstrikes in district.
Sat, 13 Nov 2021 19:46:30 +0300Bone workshop, oil lamp shop unearthed in ancient city in Turkey
Excavations in Aizanoi being carried out by Kutayha Museum Directorate.
Sat, 13 Nov 2021 19:41:52 +0300Tensions mount between Belarus, West over migrant crisis on Polish border
Latest situation is culmination of mostly tense relations between two sides.
Sat, 13 Nov 2021 16:43:31 +0300Turkic Council’s name changed to Organization of Turkic States
Turkish World 2040 Vision initiated by honorary chairman Nursultan Nazarbayev accepted as strategic document.
Sat, 13 Nov 2021 07:29:20 +0300COP26 talks to continue Saturday as final deal not reached, president announces
Alok Sharma says discussions will continue to reach final declaration.
Fri, 12 Nov 2021 18:58:50 +0300Armenian expert hopeful for normalized Turkish-Armenian ties within a year
Changed context in wake of Karabakh conflict sets stage for possible normalized regional ties with Armenia, says US-born analyst based in Yerevan.
Fri, 12 Nov 2021 18:52:33 +0300European Council chief hails Turkey's cooperation on Belarus migrant crisis.
Head of European Council welcomes move by Turkish civil aviation body barring travel of Iraqis, Syrians, Yemenis to Belarus.
Fri, 12 Nov 2021 18:51:11 +0300UN plans to provide up to $65M in humanitarian aid to 800,000 Lebanese
Lebanese President Michel Aoun receives WFP executive director David Beasley and his delegation at Baabda Presidential Palace.
Fri, 12 Nov 2021 18:48:54 +0300Turkish-origin candidate to run for Bulgarian president
First time in 32 years Turkish-origin candidate nominated for presidency.
Fri, 12 Nov 2021 18:46:38 +0300Tensions mount between Belarus, West over migrant crisis on Polish border
Latest situation is culmination of mostly tense relations between two sides.
Fri, 12 Nov 2021 18:45:24 +0300Protests against landfill mounts in Tunisia amid clashes
Security forces use tear gas to disperse protesters who oppose reopening of local landfill site.
Fri, 12 Nov 2021 18:43:26 +0300Bangladesh urges world leaders to act seriously on Rohingya repatriation
Security risks not to confine to their borders, Prime Minister Hasina warns, citing delay in returning persecuted Muslims to Myanmar.
Fri, 12 Nov 2021 18:40:38 +0300'Africa owes Rawlings debt for democracy ": Ghana's ex-president remembered
Rawlings, who ruled Ghana for 2 decades with an eye for more democracy, died on Nov. 12, 2020.
Fri, 12 Nov 2021 18:37:50 +0300Paris Peace Forum draws leaders for global solutions
Fourth annual multilateral gathering sees countries near and far in attendance bent on solving planet’s most pressing issues.
Fri, 12 Nov 2021 18:35:43 +0300Afghanistan mosque bombing leaves at least 2 dead, 15 wounded
Blast occurs in mosque during Friday prayers in Nangarhar province.
Fri, 12 Nov 2021 18:33:24 +0300In Afghanistan, 3.2M children under 5 estimated to face malnutrition by year-end: WHO
WHO worried about medical services in Afghanistan as hospital staff not paid since March.
Fri, 12 Nov 2021 18:31:25 +0300Turkey rescues dozens of asylum seekers pushed by Greece
1 asylum seeker drowns in Aegean Sea.
Fri, 12 Nov 2021 18:00:55 +0300Displacement rises in first half of 2021 due to conflict, violence: UN
Over 84 million people displaced globally, says report by UN Refugee Agency.
Fri, 12 Nov 2021 17:58:27 +0300Taliban have all-inclusive government in Afghanistan, claims acting foreign minister
Acting Foreign Minister Muttaqi asks global community to engage with Taliban to discuss reforms they want to see in country.
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 19:36:10 +0300Turkic Council states to donate COVID vaccines to African countries
Turkey, Azerbaijan, Hungary to give 511,000 vaccine doses to Africa, says Turkic Council head.
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 19:33:43 +0300Elon Musk sells $5B of Tesla shares in 2 days after Twitter poll
Sale comes after CEO asked in Twitter poll about selling 10% of his Tesla shares.
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 19:31:53 +0300Pakistan vows free COVID-19 vaccination for Afghans at border crossings
Prime Minister Imran Khan reiterates call for global efforts to 'avert grave humanitarian crisis' in Afghanistan.
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 19:28:46 +0300Turkey reiterates support for Poland, Latvia, Lithuania amid refugee flux
In statement, Foreign Ministry says Turkey refuses to be 'portrayed as part of' problem to which it is not party.
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 18:56:05 +0300China’s top political forum reaffirms President Xi’s ‘core position’
Ruling out compromise on ‘One-China, Two Systems’, Central Committee says China withstood many political, economic, ideological trials.
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 18:53:59 +0300Mali denies hiring private Russian military contractor
Foreign Minister Diop says disinformation part of smear campaign against government.
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 18:51:51 +0300Turkey launches initiative to plant 252 million saplings by year end
Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to plant 3 saplings for each of 84 million, country’s population.
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 18:49:45 +0300Tigray People's Liberation Front claims to shoot down Ethiopian air force helicopter
No comment yet by government.
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 18:31:43 +0300Elon Musk's SpaceX launches fresh crew to International Space Station
Improving muscle strength in space among experiments during 6-month mission.
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 18:28:11 +0300Russian airstrikes kill 5 civilians in Syria's opposition-held Idlib
3 children among casualties in airstrikes on chicken farm near city center of Idlib, northwestern Syria.
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 18:25:59 +0300Turkey aims to increase its forests to country's one-third of surface area by 2023
Turkish president says according to UN reports Turkey ranks 1st in Europe, 4th globally in afforestation studies.
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 18:23:16 +0300Canadian parliament petitions for action against Israel
1,266 people so far have signed petition launched by Liberal Party Toronto Deputy Salma Zahid.
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 18:20:11 +0300Death toll in Sierra Leone fuel tanker blast rises to 131
Treatment of 63 people continues, including 19 seriously wounded.
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 18:18:09 +0300UN decries killing of pregnant journalist in Yemen
Explosion targeting car in Aden’s Khor Maksar district killed journalist Rasha al-Harazi, injured her husband on Tuesday.
Tue, 09 Nov 2021 18:23:49 +0300Kremlin says situation on Belarus-Poland border 'alarming'
Russian foreign minister, Holy See archbishop urges those guilty of migrant crisis to assume their responsibility.
Tue, 09 Nov 2021 18:21:41 +0300Japanese officials face probe over Sri Lankan woman's death at immigration center
Ratnayake Liyanage Wishma Sandamali, 33, died at facility in Nagoya this March after being denied medical care for months.
Tue, 09 Nov 2021 18:19:22 +0300Refugee crisis escalates on Polish-Belarusian border
'The Belarusian regime is keeping up its provocations and resorting to the worst possible tactics,' says Poland's deputy foreign minister.
Tue, 09 Nov 2021 18:16:48 +0300Turkish president's good ties with Serbs could benefit Bosnia: Bosnian party head
President Erdogan's good ties with Serb leaders in Bosnia could help resolve political disputes, says Bakir Izetbegovic.
Tue, 09 Nov 2021 18:08:43 +0300UK to add Sinovac, Sinopharm, Covaxin to approved vaccine list
New list to be valid from Nov. 22, government says.
Tue, 09 Nov 2021 18:06:42 +0300Afghanistan's acting foreign minister to visit Pakistan for 1st time
Muttaqi to hold talks with his counterpart Qureshi, attend Troika Plus meeting on Nov. 11, which also includes Russia, US, China.
Tue, 09 Nov 2021 18:04:52 +0300Mali to hold elections as soon as possible under ECOWAS conditions
Government regrets sanctions previously imposed by West African bloc.