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Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:19:23 +0300
Russian, Palestinian leaders meet in Sochi
Vladimir Putin, Mahmoud Abbas discuss Palestinian conflict.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:16:47 +0300
Israel says won’t be bound by Iran nuke deal
2015 nuclear deal like ‘sleeping pill for’ us, says Naftali Bennett.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:15:43 +0300
98 hopefuls apply to run for Libya’s presidency: Election official
Applications for presidential elections closed Nov. 22.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:14:41 +0300
Euro area business activity accelerates in November
Manufacturing, services PMI post monthly increases.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:13:31 +0300
Germany says ‘ball in Russia’s court’ to resolve disputes with Europe
Foreign Minister Maas says Moscow should take steps to de-escalate tensions, resolve conflict in eastern Ukraine.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:12:30 +0300
China monitors as US Navy destroyer sails through Taiwan Strait
10th mission carried out by US warship in tense Taiwan Strait under Joe Biden administration.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:05:34 +0300
EU ministers discuss rise in COVID-19 cases, Belarus border crisis
Bloc has underestimated challenge of vaccine hesitancy, says Slovenian top diplomat.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:03:07 +0300
European region could see 2M COVID deaths by March: WHO
COVID-19 is leading cause of death across Europe and Central Asia, says WHO, urging stepped-up vaccinations.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 17:40:40 +0300
India's claim of downing jet in 2019 standoff 'pure fantasy': Pakistan
Islamabad reacts to military award given to Indian pilot, says he was captured in Pakistan.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 17:37:11 +0300
US issues biological weapons’ danger warning at UN meeting
American arms control chief says Biological Weapons Convention ignored for 2 decades while threats are severe, growing.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 17:35:38 +0300
Turkey seeks Saudi court order in Khashoggi murder case
Istanbul court asks Saudi authorities to submit copy of final verdict if there is any investigation or trial about fugitives in murder case.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 17:34:11 +0300
Biden orders oil reserve sale to improve supply, lower prices
White House says move is coordinated with China, India, Japan, Korea, UK as 'we exit pandemic'.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 17:12:01 +0300
Leaders of Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan to hold trilateral meeting in Sochi
Putin, Pashinyan, Aliyev to review implementation of agreements on Karabakh on Friday.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:49:48 +0300
Russian, Palestinian presidents to meet on Tuesday
Kremlin says Vladimir Putin, Mahmoud Abbas to discuss situation in Middle East.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:48:17 +0300
Libya prosecutor asks to halt candidacy of Haftar, Gaddafi's son
Military prosecutor says both men wanted for investigation into accusations of killing Libyans.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:46:41 +0300
Venezuela's ruling party claims 20 of 23 governorships in regional, local polls
41.8% of registered voters cast their votes, according to preliminary results released by electoral authority.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:40:32 +0300
Greece engaging in provocative, aggressive actions: Turkish defense minister
In contrast, Turkey carries out all its activities in reasonable, logical, calm manner, says Hulusi Akar.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:37:13 +0300
US market opens with records as Biden taps Powell for Fed
Nasdaq, S&P 500 post new all-time highs shortly after opening bell.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:35:09 +0300
Australia to open borders for foreign travelers, students next month
Prime minister says fully vaccinated citizens of Japan, Korea will be welcome from Dec. 1.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:33:30 +0300
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai assures Olympic officials she is 'safe and well'
Peng went missing from public view this month after accusing former Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli of sexual assault.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:28:03 +0300
Lebanon ready for talks to end diplomatic row with Persian Gulf states
Lebanese top diplomat says dispute over George Kordahi's comment on Saudi campaign in Yemen 'exaggerated'.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:26:35 +0300
Iran says 9 soldiers killed in clashes with US Navy in Persian Gulf
IRGC Navy commander says there have been many direct clashes with US forces.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:25:01 +0300
Russia accuses Ukraine of raising tensions in Donbas
Kremlin spokesman says West engaged in smear campaign to paint Russia as threatening peaceful solution in region.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 17:57:12 +0300
Everyone will be jabbed, recovered, or die by winter's end: German minister
Jens Spahn calls on everyone to get vaccinated, booster shots amid sharp rise in coronavirus infections in Germany.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 17:54:28 +0300
Car drives into parade in US state of Wisconsin, 5 killed
Over 40 people injured in incident, scene 'still fluid,' say police.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 09:44:05 +0300
Libyan premier Dbeibeh applies for presidential bid
Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh vows to serve public as he applies to run for presidency.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 09:39:31 +0300
Incumbent leader Radev wins presidential elections in Bulgaria
Rumen Radev received 63.9 % of votes, according to Alphe Research’s poll.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 09:37:56 +0300
Car drives into parade in US state of Wisconsin, more than 20 injured
Police say there are ‘some fatalities’ as 11 adults, 12 children taken to hospitals.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:52:06 +0300
Protests block French army convoy in Burkina Faso
Demonstrators suspect French military of supporting terrorists.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:50:26 +0300
Hunger continues to rise in Yemen: WFP
WFP says Yemeni conflict devastates ‘millions of families'.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:48:43 +0300
Sudan’s civilian coalition opposes deal to reinstate PM Hamdok
Sources say Hamdok will be reinstalled after deal with military.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:45:20 +0300
Indian man on mission to fill potholes after his son dies in road mishap
When his son died in 2015, Bilhore says he did not cry, instead decided to make Mumbai pothole-free city.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:43:02 +0300
Iran's top private airline says hit by cyberattack
Cyberattack targets Mahan Air’s internal systems.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:40:58 +0300
China downgrades diplomatic ties with Lithuania over Taiwan
Move comes after Taiwan opened de facto embassy in Baltic nation on Thursday.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:39:26 +0300
Taliban says humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan predates group’s rise to power
Comments in response to US envoy's assertions about cut in aid following military takeover by Taliban.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:36:54 +0300
Tennis player reappears after accusing former senior Chinese official of sexual assault
Peng Shuai disappeared from public on Nov. 2 after sex-assault allegations against ex-top government official.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:32:42 +0300
Unknown people attack Iran's Consulate General in Hamburg, Germany
Unidentified persons threw flammable materials at consulate's iron gate, according to police.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:29:28 +0300
Car bomb blast near Somali Security Ministry kills 1 journalist, wounds another
Somali-based al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist group al-Shabaab claims responsibility for attack in Horn of African country.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:27:10 +0300
Turkey rescues 7 citizens held in eastern Libya for 2 years
Citizens have returned home safely, says Foreign Ministry.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:25:40 +0300
Jordanian lawmakers slam UK terror label of Hamas
UK Home Secretary Priti Patel banned Hamas as “terrorist” organization.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:23:46 +0300
Experts call for 'round the year action' to tackle New Delhi air pollution
Severe air pollution aggravates problems in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients, they say.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:16:52 +0300
Pushbacks, violence against migrants from Greek forces continue
Latest footage shows Greek Coast Guards pointing guns at refugees, battering, pushing them into Turkish territorial waters.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:14:04 +0300
Flooding, mudslide claims 4 victims in Canada's British Columbia province
‘Atmospheric river' claims thousands of livestock.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:10:34 +0300
Sudan military signs deal to reinstate ousted PM Hamdok
Deal puts end to political crisis that threatened to undermine Sudan’s transition.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 19:13:43 +0300
Yemen rebels claim drone attacks on Saudi cities
Houthis say attacks target Aramco facilities in Jeddah.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 19:12:03 +0300
Iraq’s KRG, US stress importance of implementing Sinjar deal
Agreement stipulates ending presence of PKK terrorist organization in Sinjar.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 19:10:02 +0300
Malaysia's largest travel fair MATTA kicks off
Turkey promotes Black Sea, Istanbul, Cappadocia throughout 2-day event in Malaysia.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 19:02:52 +0300
Protests against COVID-19 restrictions turn violent in Netherlands
At least 2 people injured after police intervention, say media reports.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 19:00:37 +0300
US vows to continue confronting Iran
US Secretary of Defense addresses Manama Dialogue conference in Bahrain.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 18:56:56 +0300
1,149 Palestinian minors detained by Israel this year: NGO
World Children's Day is celebrated globally on 20th of November every year.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 18:55:16 +0300
Iraq denies extending date for US troop withdrawal
Baghdad, Washington agreed in July on US troop withdrawal by end of this year.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 18:51:33 +0300
Georgia’s jailed former leader Saakashvili ends 50-day hunger strike
Decision comes after authorities agree to transfer ex-president to military hospital.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 18:19:36 +0300
India tops world in road deaths, injuries
Country has 1% of world's vehicles but 11% of global deaths from accidents.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 18:16:51 +0300
Shopping frenzy turns into global phenomenon with Black Friday: Expert
Development of computer, internet technology has brought changes in people's shopping habits, says Istanbul-based author.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 18:15:19 +0300
Palestine rejects UK terror label of Hamas
UK Home Secretary Priti Patel banned Hamas as 'terrorist' organization.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 18:13:32 +0300
Chile goes to polls amid deep political polarization
Elections in wake of impeachment trial against President Sebastian Pinera, process of drafting new Constitution.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 18:11:52 +0300
Taliban claim collecting $270M revenue in Afghanistan
Finance Ministry to pay all outstanding salaries, pensions in one go, blaming Ghani government for failing to pay retirees.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 18:10:02 +0300
Palestinian factions urge UK parliament not to ban Hamas
UK Home Secretary Priti Patel banned Hamas as “terrorist” organization.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 18:07:29 +0300
Sudanese protester dies of wounds, death toll rises to 40: Medics
Sudanese have been protesting against the Oct. 25 military takeover.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:44:10 +0300
YPG/PKK rocket attacks kill 3 civilians, wound 10 in northern Syria
Terror group fired 6 rockets on city of Afrin, according to Turkish authorities.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:41:42 +0300
EU dodges issue of Dutch journalist fleeing Greece over threats
Journalist Ingeborg Beugel faced 'intense hate campaign' after confronting Greek premier about migrant pushbacks.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:40:10 +0300
Hamas slams UK's intention to label it as 'terrorist organization'
Group says Britain continues 'favoring aggressor at the expense of victims'.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:36:22 +0300
India to repeal 3 farm laws after months of protests
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces decision in national address.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:35:18 +0300
Kremlin slams draft resolution by US congressmen to end recognition of Putin's presidency after 2024
Spokesman Peskov says initiative 'unacceptable' and demonstrates 'US direct interference in internal affairs of other countries'.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:33:50 +0300
Palestine hails UN resolution affirming its sovereignty over natural resources
157 countries voted in favor of resolution, while 7, including US, Canada, Israel, opposed.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:32:05 +0300
At least 8 dead, 13 wounded in Somalia market blast
No group has yet claimed responsibility for attack in Somalia's South West State.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:30:50 +0300
NATO urges Russia to show transparency about its military build-up
NATO chief Stoltenberg says alliance closely monitoring situation near Ukraine’s border, continues to support Kyiv.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:28:27 +0300
Russian, Belarusian presidents discuss migrant crisis on Belarus-Poland border
Putin, Lukashenko in phone conversation slam 'unacceptable, cruel' actions by Poland border guards against migrants.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:26:23 +0300
Russia hits new record number of daily COVID-19 deaths
Russia's mortality rate remains high despite dropping cases.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:24:11 +0300
Biden hosts Mexican, Canadian leaders for North American summit
'We have to drive an inclusive economic recovery and make sure all of our people share in the benefits,' says US president.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:17:12 +0300
New York mayor-elect vows to rebuild trust between police, New Yorkers
Mayor-elect Eric Adams outlines goals for public safety, post-pandemic recovery.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:15:33 +0300
Iran berates new US sanctions over ‘meddling’ in 2020 elections
Foreign Ministry says sanctions 'continuation of Trump’s failed maximum pressure policy'.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:13:50 +0300
Iran-IAEA conflict brewing over nuke sites ahead of Vienna talks
New IAEA report notes uptick in Iran's nuclear enrichment, Tehran calls it 'politically-motivated'.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:11:15 +0300
Hundreds of Iraqis stuck at Belarus-Poland border return home
Planes carrying Iraqi citizens land at Erbil and Baghdad international airports.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:08:52 +0300
NATO calls on new German government to back nuclear deterrence
Stoltenberg tells prospective coalition partners that NATO’s nuclear umbrella essential for Europe’s security.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:06:36 +0300
Belarus clears migrant camps at Polish border
Migrants mostly from Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan and Iran.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 20:43:23 +0300
Putin accuses West of escalating tension in Black Sea
Russian president says West started taking Russia's warnings on red lines more seriously.

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:41:35 +0300
EU 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 +0300
Armenian 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 +0300
Israel demolishes 3 Palestinian structures in West Bank
Israeli authorities cite lack of building permits for demolitions.

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:36:22 +0300
Ukraine'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 +0300
Turkey 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 +0300
4 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 +0300
Biden 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 +0300
721 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 +0300
Thousands worldwide join protests against Cuban government
Country's opposition claims to have been repressed.

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:24:44 +0300
Turkish 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 +0300
France, Germany warn Russia of ‘serious consequences’ over Ukraine
Moscow urged to exercise restraint at Ukraine’s border.

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:14:30 +0300
Explosions 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 +0300
Putin, 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 +0300
Libyan 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 +0300
EU 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 +0300
UN 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 +0300
NATO 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 +0300
Gaddafi'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 +0300
UK 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 +0300
75% of Yemeni children suffer from acute malnutrition: WHO
WHO says 16.2 million Yemenis are food insecure.

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:43:31 +0300
Kremlin 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 +0300
Samos 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.



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