World Bulletin
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 09:48:57 +0300OIC calls for restraint, end to violence in Kazakhstan
Top Muslim body expresses grave concern over latest developments in country.
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 09:08:48 +0300Press agenda on January 7
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Wed, 05 Jan 2022 19:06:27 +0300Russia 'attentively' watching events in Kazakhstan
Moscow urges peaceful solution amid nationwide protests in neighboring Kazakhstan.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 19:04:29 +0300Pakistan-Iran-Turkiye cargo train reaches Ankara, restarting route after 10 years
Train from Pakistan takes 3,666-mile route in around 13 days, reaching Turkiye over Iran.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 19:03:14 +0300Maras reopened in accordance with civil rights: TRNC president
Greek Cypriot side's pressure on its citizens not to apply to Immovable Property Commission is not correct behavior, says Ersin Tatar.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 19:01:38 +0300China's top diplomat arrives in Eritrean capital
Expert says China is giving attention to Horn of Africa after year of Tigray conflict.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 18:58:32 +0300Leaving family homeless, Israel demolishes Palestinian house in E.Jerusalem
Israel last year demolished 175 Palestinian houses in East Jerusalem, area whose Israeli annexation global community has never recognized.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 18:45:52 +0300Australia records highest single-day COVID-19 cases
Amid battle against omicron variant, country reports over 64,000 cases.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 18:42:42 +0300Pakistan reiterates call for plebiscite in Jammu and Kashmir
As Kashmiris’ mark Right to Self-Determination Day, Pakistan urges UN to stop India's ‘war crimes, crimes against humanity’.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 18:41:12 +0300Rocket attack hits military camp near Baghdad Airport
No casualties reported in attack.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 17:45:40 +0300Toyota outsells GM to become top-selling automaker in US
With vehicle sales of 2.3M in US, Toyota takes away GM’s throne for 1st time since 1931.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 17:39:33 +0300Turkish medical center provides free health care to more than 47k in Somalia
Center has maternal, child health care, ward for those older than 46 years old.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 17:36:26 +0300Exhibition in Turkish capital to highlight history of 'The Little Prince'
Event to take visitors on journey through 'The Little Prince Universe' featuring detailed information on the book.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 16:15:30 +0300Kazakhstan imposes 180-day state regulation on fuel, food prices amid protests
Over 200 detained during massive demonstrations held across Central Asian country against price hike, says Interior Ministry.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 16:14:02 +0300Turkiye rescues 79 irregular migrants pushed back by Greece
Asylum seekers rescued off Aegean coast.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 12:42:32 +0300Press agenda on January 5
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Wed, 05 Jan 2022 09:11:35 +0300Kazakh government resigns amid nationwide protests
President signs decree accepting government’s resignation effective immediately.
Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:59:32 +0300Omicron affects upper part of body, other variants hit lungs: WHO
WHO official says new variant of COVID-19 reported from France being monitored.
Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:57:53 +0300Israel battles to stem COVID-19 spread
Israel registers more than 10,000 infections in past 24 hours.
Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:56:26 +0300Canadian court awards $107M to families of Iran plane crash
Plane shot down on Jan. 8, 2020 by Iran's Revolutionary Guards, killing all 176 people onboard.
Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:53:22 +0300UK government urged to provide safer routes for refugees
Charities call for changes to policies to prevent further deaths after record number of English Channel crossings.
Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:52:06 +0300Landslide kills 5 in China
3 rescued, 9 missing after landslide hit construction site in Bijie city of southwest Guizhou province.
Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:49:35 +0300Actress Emma Watson voices solidarity with Palestine
Actress's post garners acclaim from pro-Palestine social media users, derision from Israeli envoys
Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:48:12 +0300Taiwan detects 1st locally transmitted omicron cases
2 infections part of 3-case cluster involving Taiwanese nationals who returned from China, US, Japan last monthb
Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:42:30 +0300'My passion': Pakistan's 1st blind civil servant set to publish book on human rights breaches
Saima Saleem says her book discusses 'gross and systematic human rights violations in Indian-occupied Kashmir,' will try to publish it in Braille as well.
Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:39:47 +0300NATO foreign ministers to hold extraordinary meeting on Friday
Foreign ministers to discuss European security ahead of next week’s key talks between NATO, Russia.
Tue, 04 Jan 2022 17:47:16 +0300Russia plans oil and gas investments in Afghanistan: Taliban
Taliban interim government spokesman encourages support from Russian investors by offering investor-friendly conditions.
Tue, 04 Jan 2022 17:44:49 +0300150 passengers stuck on ship after testing positive for COVID-19 in Italy
Italian passengers to be sent home, foreigners to be taken to care home in port city of Genoa.
Tue, 04 Jan 2022 17:17:50 +0300'America is back': Has Biden restored US foreign policy after 1 year in office?
It is difficult to say Biden made good on his 'America is back' slogan.
Tue, 04 Jan 2022 17:15:48 +0300Netherlands foundation condemns sending of Islamophobic letters to mosques
Letters included cartoons insulting Prophet Muhammad and Islam.
Tue, 04 Jan 2022 17:08:08 +0300We are committed to concluding elections as soon as possible: Somali premier
Somalia in midst of political crisis for 2nd time in less than 1 year due to delayed parliamentary elections.
Tue, 04 Jan 2022 13:55:57 +0300India imposes weekend curfew in capital to stem virus surge
Daily infections in New Delhi have jumped from less than 350 to over 4,000 in just a week.
Tue, 04 Jan 2022 09:14:29 +0300Press agenda on January 4
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Mon, 03 Jan 2022 18:33:03 +0300Shifting from demand to supply woes, oil posts over 50% gain in 2021
OPEC+ decisions, output disruptions due to cold snap in Texas, storms in Gulf of Mexico and crucial supply/demand fluctuations mark milestones in 2021.
Mon, 03 Jan 2022 18:27:11 +0300Saudi-led coalition says cargo ship hijacked by Yemen rebels
Rebels say Emirati ship carrying military equipment seized.
Mon, 03 Jan 2022 18:24:29 +0300New COVID-19 cases surge during holiday season in Belgium
Health authority registered over 50% increase in new coronavirus infections after Christmas.
Mon, 03 Jan 2022 18:20:40 +03005 permanent UN Security Council members vow to prevent nuclear war
'Nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought,' says US, China, Russia, France and UK.
Mon, 03 Jan 2022 18:15:27 +0300'Pakistan clearing confusions with Taliban, will continue fencing Afghan border'
In 1st incident since coming to power, Taliban last month stopped Pakistani soldiers from installing security fence.
Mon, 03 Jan 2022 18:13:36 +0300Experts predict emergence of political challenges in Yemen in 2022
With UN body reducing food assistance, 5 million people to face starvation in war-ravaged country in 2022.
Mon, 03 Jan 2022 18:11:40 +0300Uzbekistan gearing up for busy 2022 diplomatic agenda
Tashkent to host several events, including meetings of Organization of Turkic States, Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
Mon, 03 Jan 2022 18:09:04 +0300Denmark begins culling thousands of turkeys after new bird flu outbreak
Virus on farm holding 36,000 birds was confirmed on Jan.1.
Mon, 03 Jan 2022 18:03:21 +03002021 deadliest year as over 4,400 migrants perished trying to reach Spain: Report
Number of victims up 103% from 2020, according to Spanish NGO Caminando Fronteras.
Mon, 03 Jan 2022 17:59:16 +0300World's oldest living person celebrates 119th birthday
Born in 1903, Tanaka Kane celebrates birthday at care facility in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, where she lives.
Mon, 03 Jan 2022 17:10:51 +0300Iraq reportedly intercepts drone attacks on Baghdad airport
No injuries or damage reported.
Mon, 03 Jan 2022 09:45:38 +0300Sudan’s prime minister resigns amid deadlock, anti-coup protests
Abdalla Hamdok says in televised address that partnership between military and civilian leadership failed.
Mon, 03 Jan 2022 09:41:33 +0300Press agenda on January 3
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Sat, 01 Jan 2022 20:56:00 +0300Sweden grants over 27,000 citizenships to Syrians in 2021
Total of 85,000 migrants get Swedish citizenship in 2021, says Swedish Migration Agency.
Sat, 01 Jan 2022 20:52:24 +03001 year after Brexit, British public still has mixed thoughts
Almost a year has passed since the UK left the EU, but conflicting views on whether it was a necessary step for the country or a complete mistake are still shared by the public.
Sat, 01 Jan 2022 20:47:19 +0300Turkish-made drone helps rescue lost Danish national at ski resort
Yusuf Sephizade went missing at Turkish ski resort in Bursa after taking afternoon walk amid dropping temperatures, but Bayraktar drone found him.
Sat, 01 Jan 2022 20:45:02 +0300Biden warns Putin of 'severe sanctions' in telephond call
US president will speak with Ukrainian counterpart one day after call with Putin.
Sat, 01 Jan 2022 20:42:04 +0300Turkish Cypriot mountaineer who raised country's flag on Antarctic peak dies
Condolences pour in for Birkan Uzun, 28, who summited Mount Vinson top and raised TRNC flag there on Dec. 16.
Sat, 01 Jan 2022 20:40:10 +0300India gives 500,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Afghanistan
Additional doses will be supplied in next weeks, says Ministry of External Affairs.
Sat, 01 Jan 2022 20:38:51 +0300Daesh/ISIS terror suspect arrested in northern Turkiye
Police launch operation in Samsun province to nab foreign national terror suspect.
Sat, 01 Jan 2022 20:37:41 +0300Turkish Mediterranean resort city Antalya welcomed 9M+ tourists in 2021
Number of foreign visitors shot up 164% year-on-year in 2021.
Sat, 01 Jan 2022 20:35:40 +030012 people killed in temple stampede in Jammu and Kashmir
Stampede occurs at Hindu temple due to heavy rush of devotees, say officials.
Sat, 01 Jan 2022 20:34:26 +0300Turkey ‘neutralizes’ 4 PKK terrorists in northern Iraq
Terrorists targeted in air operation in Qandil region, according to National Defense Ministry.
Sat, 01 Jan 2022 20:32:19 +0300Western countries that benefited from slave trade should pay reparations to Africa: Experts
Slave trade led to long-term impoverishment of African continent.
Sat, 01 Jan 2022 20:29:50 +0300'Modular, prefabricated construction sector to thrive in 2022'
Turkish construction firm Dorce becomes leading firm in emergency settlement field globally, says executive member.
Sat, 01 Jan 2022 20:26:40 +0300Copyright violations, plagiarism affect Bangladesh’s higher education quality
Some teachers promote academic status through plagiarized research to get higher salaries, other benefits, says academician.
Sat, 01 Jan 2022 20:23:47 +0300Indian state enacts law against mob lynching
Jharkhand fourth state to adopt law after West Bengal, Rajasthan, Manipur.
Sat, 01 Jan 2022 19:46:46 +0300EU, US denounce closure of human rights group in Russia
Joint statement also including UK, Canada, Australia condemns Russian courts' decisions to shut down Memorial.
Sat, 01 Jan 2022 19:45:18 +030049 civilians among 350 killed in Kashmir in 2021, claims pro-freedom alliance
India trying to change Kashmir's demographics by issuing fake domiciles to non-Kashmiris, All Parties Hurriyat Conference alleges.
Sat, 01 Jan 2022 19:43:18 +0300Russian airstrike kills 2 civilians in northwestern Syria
10 others injured in attack targeting civilian settlement in village in Idlib province.
Sat, 01 Jan 2022 19:41:27 +0300France assumes rotating presidency of Council of EU
Pursuing bloc’s sovereignty will be key aim of France’s term presidency, says President Macron.
Sat, 01 Jan 2022 19:38:34 +0300Pakistan, India exchange lists of nuclear facilities
Lists has been exchanged in accordance with agreement between 2 nuclear neighbors.
Sat, 01 Jan 2022 09:03:10 +0300Press agenda on January 1
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Fri, 31 Dec 2021 19:49:56 +0300Challenges and opportunities for Central Asian economies in 2022
Overcoming challenges is essential for Central Asian nations to ensure productivity, growth, job creation, and investment.
Fri, 31 Dec 2021 19:48:24 +0300Western US wildfires destroy 600 homes in Colorado
Over 30,000 Coloradans ordered to evacuate as wildfires overtake residential areas, according to local news reports.
Fri, 31 Dec 2021 19:46:07 +0300Israeli army kills Palestinian youth in West Bank
Amir Rayyan allegedly attempted to carry out stabbing attack, claims Israeli army.
Fri, 31 Dec 2021 19:44:28 +0300Omicron surge dark reminder of India's harrowing virus wave
Omicron cases have nearly tripled in less than a week, states told to ramp up testing as infections soar in India.
Fri, 31 Dec 2021 19:41:11 +0300COVID-19 pandemic deepens online Islamophobia in Europe
2020 sees rise in online Islamophobia as pandemic shuts down daily life across Europe, says report on Islamophobia.
Fri, 31 Dec 2021 19:40:03 +0300Chinese president stresses Taiwan unification in New Year message
Xi Jinping focuses on China's achievements, party functioning in New Year address.
Fri, 31 Dec 2021 19:38:39 +0300Current world order cannot continue while humanity suffers: Turkish president
Global powers are ‘not as strong as they seem,’ failed to address challenges faced by world in 2021, says President Erdogan.
Fri, 31 Dec 2021 19:36:51 +0300Biden urges Russia to de-escalate tensions with Ukraine: White House
US president backs diplomacy in tensions surrounding Russia and Ukraine.
Fri, 31 Dec 2021 19:35:35 +0300‘Raising our flag in Antarctica was response to unjust embargoes on Turkish Cypriots’
Mountaineer Birkan Uzun speaks to Anadolu Agency to express his motivation and feelings on climbing Mount Vinson.
Fri, 31 Dec 2021 19:33:16 +0300Bahrain appoints 1st ambassador to Syria in 10 years
In recent years, several Arab countries took steps to normalize ties with Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria.
Fri, 31 Dec 2021 19:23:38 +0300Azerbaijani capital hosts solidarity event for children of Turkic world
Turkic world is big tree, Turkic countries are branches of this tree, while children are its buds, says official.
Fri, 31 Dec 2021 19:19:35 +0300Putin warns Biden sanctions over Ukraine could rupture ties
In 50-minute phone call, US and Russian presidents discuss issues between the 2 countries.
Fri, 31 Dec 2021 18:58:50 +0300Protests in Sudan won't lead to political solution: Military official
North African country witnesses massive demonstrations demanding civilian rule.
Fri, 31 Dec 2021 18:56:14 +0300Egyptian prosecutors release Yusuf al-Qaradawi's daughter after 4 years in jail
Egyptian authorities in 2017 arrested Ola Qaradawi, who denies any links to illegal activities.
Fri, 31 Dec 2021 18:50:26 +0300Kazakhstan turning energy hub for China, Europe
Central Asian country Kazakhstan holds positive forecast for 2022, expecting economic recovery, energy linkages with Russia, China, and Europe.
Fri, 31 Dec 2021 09:03:19 +0300Press agenda on December 31
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Thu, 30 Dec 2021 20:27:22 +0300Bird flu killing thousands of cranes in Israel’s Hula Valley
Experts fear mass deaths of cranes, as more expected not to survive winter.
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 20:24:58 +0300Russian-US security talks to be held on Jan. 10 in Geneva
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov to lead Russian delegation, his counterpart Wendy Sherman to head US team.
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 20:23:34 +0300China urges US to punish Kabul drone attack perpetrators
Pentagon had ruled out punishment to US soldiers involved in August's drone strike that killed 10 civilians.
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 20:21:45 +0300Philippine president apologizes to typhoon victims over delays in aid
Rodrigo Duterte was on visit to Negros Oriental province to distribute basic aid.
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 20:20:10 +0300Iran launches '3 shipments of research equipment' into space
Research equipment launched on Iran's indigenously made Simorgh satellite carrier rocket, official says.
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 20:18:36 +0300Palestinians jailed for life by Israeli authorities reaches 547
Youssef Zuhour sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday by Israeli military court in Ofer, west of Ramallah.
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 20:15:58 +0300Tribal clashes claim 18 lives in Papua New Guinea
2 tribes fight over ownership of land in northern Tsak valley, destroying 20 houses besides launching fatal attacks.
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 20:12:26 +0300Abbas, Putin discuss developments in Palestinian cause
Palestinian president reiterates need for political path to resolve Palestinian issue.
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 15:09:54 +0300Islamophobia in Europe 'has worsened' in 2020: Report
French President Emmanuel Macron features on cover of this year's report due to his policies, say co-editors.
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 15:06:26 +0300US urges Somali leaders to cease escalatory rhetoric
Somalia is in political gridlock for second time in a year over election.
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 14:41:25 +0300China launches new communications satellite into space
Communications technology experiment satellite enters planned orbit.
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 11:37:10 +0300Turkey starts initiatives at WHO for use of homegrown Turkovac vaccine
Vaccine’s studies reach mass production stage with approval of scientists at monitoring committees, says Turkish health authority.
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 09:04:19 +0300Press agenda on December 30
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Tue, 28 Dec 2021 18:59:42 +0300Oil up as milder COVID-19 variant eases demand concerns in 2022
Around 800 new flights were cancelled in US on Monday following almost 3,000 cancellations during Christmas weekend.
Tue, 28 Dec 2021 18:57:47 +0300In 12 days Turkey rescued 526 asylum seekers pushed back at sea by Greece
991 irregular migrants, 10 migrant smugglers held in 52 incidents on Dec. 13-25, says Turkish Coast Guard.
Tue, 28 Dec 2021 18:56:38 +0300Human rights abuses in Yemen won’t continue with impunity: UN
UN envoy to Yemen dismayed by country’s “tragic” ending of 2021.
Tue, 28 Dec 2021 18:55:21 +0300Libya parliament proposes delaying presidential polls by 6 months
Libyan elections were initially slated for Dec. 24.
Tue, 28 Dec 2021 18:53:36 +0300Turkey contributes to stability in Balkans, says Bosniak leader
Turkey supports Bosnia on EU and NATO path, says Sefik Dzaferovic.