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Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:42:55 +0300
US intends to provide Ukraine with further $500M in aid, Biden tells Zelenskyy
2 leaders discuss US efforts with allies to 'identify additional capabilities' to help Ukraine, says White House.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:41:44 +0300
Turkish Embassy condemns deadly attack in Israel
‘We extend our condolences to families of those who lost their lives in Bnei Brak, as well as to the Government and people of Israel’.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:40:48 +0300
WHO unveils 10-year strategy for genomic surveillance of pathogens
Before COVID-19, few countries did their own genomic surveillance of organisms that cause diseases, says WHO.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:38:36 +0300
Ukrainian president urges Norway to impose 'stronger' sanctions on Russia
‘The stronger the sanctions packages are going to be, the faster we will bring back the pace’ Volodymyr Zelenskyy says.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:36:51 +0300
Swift population growth, climate change aggravate water crisis in Africa
Lack of water sources also lead to spread of diseases, says UN report.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:35:29 +0300
Pakistan’s premier loses another key ally ahead of no-trust vote
Muttahida Qaumi Movement quits ruling alliance to support no-confidence motion against Imran Khan.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:22:35 +0300
Germany willing to become guarantor state for Ukraine peace
Chancellor Scholz, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy discussed issue in recent phone calls, says government spokesman.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:20:39 +0300
Rubles for gas switch will take time: Kremlin
Russia will not immediately demand that buyers pay for its gas exports in rubles, says Peskov.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:18:46 +0300
'Ukraine sees future as part of European family'
Mayor of Ukrainian capital dismisses reports of Russian withdrawal, pointing to 'huge explosions' and continued death.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:17:27 +0300
Russia says it hit 64 more military objects in Ukraine
Russian Defense Ministry spokesman accuses Ukraine of using synagogue in Uman city to provoke Jewish community against Moscow.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:13:21 +0300
World's first ever electric cruise ship sets sail on first voyage
Chinese-made ship can carry 1,300 passengers and entirely powered by hydroelectric electricity from China's Three Gorges Dam.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:11:03 +0300
6-year-old Ukrainian girl wishes war to end to go back to school
‘War is scary but I am not afraid," says 1st-grade student Miroslava Bogdashkina, sharing what she has gone through in Russia-Ukraine war.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:09:22 +0300
Gas prices in Europe rise 13% after Germany announces emergency plan
Germany activates 'early warning' gas plan amid tensions with Russia.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:06:40 +0300
4M people have fled Ukraine amid war, UN says
UN high commissioner for refugees in Ukraine to discuss support for displaced.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 20:58:47 +0300
Bruce Willis 'stepping away from' acting over illness, says family
'Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him,' says statement.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:48:07 +0300
Level of death, destruction, suffering in Ukraine ‘abhorrent, unacceptable’: Red Cross
Number of people fleeing war in Ukraine edges toward 4 million as civilian death toll climbs.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:46:10 +0300
Turkish FM sees 'meaningful progress' after Ukraine-Russia talks
New round of negotiations in Istanbul 'indication of trust' in Turkiye, says Cavusoglu.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:44:24 +0300
Russia pledges to reduce military activity in direction of Kyiv, Chernihiv
Remarks by Russia's deputy defense minister come after meeting with Ukrainian delegation in Istanbul.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:42:25 +0300
Russian, Ukrainian delegations wrap up peace talks in Istanbul
Turkish FM Cavusoglu says meeting achieved 'most meaningful progress' since start of negotiations.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:41:02 +0300
Russia has achieved main initial goals in Ukraine: Defense chief
Combat potential of Ukrainian Armed Forces have been 'significantly reduced,' says Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:39:45 +0300
'Europe must stop listening to any excuses made for Russia': Ukrainian president
Dependence on Russian oil, energy allows its leaders to ruin lives in neighboring countries, says Zelenskyy.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:37:50 +0300
Russia thanks Turkiye for mediation efforts in Russian-Ukrainian negotiations
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova praises Turkiye's 'balanced position'.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:36:05 +0300
Village in Ukraine's separatist Luhansk region bears witness to war
Infrastructure, bridge damaged by Russian forces during clashes.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:34:26 +0300
Ukraine ready to demand cease-fire during peace talks with Russia in Istanbul: Official
2 days of talks set to start at 0730GMT Tuesday at Dolmabahce Presidential Office.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:32:55 +0300
Turkiye-Uzbekistan economic ties growing robustly: Turkish president
President Erdogan pens article for Uzbek newspaper, speaking highly of ties between Ankara, Tashkent.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:30:46 +0300
17,200 Russian troops killed in war, Ukraine claims
127 Russian planes, 129 helicopters, 597 tanks, 1,710 armored vehicles destroyed, says Ukrainian army.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:29:25 +0300
Turkish vessels, aircraft on alert for drifting sea mines: Defense minister
Turkish vessels, aircraft on alert for drifting sea mines: Defense minister.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:26:25 +0300
Ukraine wants to see 8 countries, including Turkiye, as security guarantors
Russian, Ukrainian delegations wrap up peace talks in Istanbul.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 19:32:53 +0300
Kremlin says Russia-Ukraine peace talks may resume in Istanbul on Tuesday
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov says in person meeting allows for more concentrated, substantive negotiations.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 19:31:39 +0300
Negev summit opens in Israel with participation of 6 top diplomats
Palestinian PM says summit 'free reward' to Israel.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 19:30:21 +0300
Putin-Zelenskyy meeting likely after key differences are settled: Top Russian diplomat
There is a chance to achieve peace agreement, says Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 19:29:12 +0300
Ukraine claims Russia lost 17,000 troops during war
123 Russian aircraft, 127 choppers, 586 tanks, 1,694 armored vehicles, 54 air defense systems destroyed, says Ukrainian army.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 19:28:07 +0300
Ukraine’s president hopeful over face-to-face meeting in Turkiye
'Let's look at the result,' says Volodymyr Zelenskyy, adds Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity are beyond doubt.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 19:26:46 +0300
Turkiye's Underwater Defense teams defused mine found off coast of Igneada
2nd mine deactivated this month.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 19:23:56 +0300
Geopolitical risks continue to affect commodity market
Russia-Ukraine war continues to be main risk factor on asset prices.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 19:22:33 +0300
Cold Response 2022: NATO’s largest Arctic exercise in 30 years continues in Norway
Drill includes around 30,000 troops, 220 aircraft and 50 vessels from 27 countries.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 19:20:55 +0300
Serbian citizens keen to participate in April 3 elections
Voters expect new government to provide better economy, opportunities for young people.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 19:17:27 +0300
Civilian deaths in Ukraine now at 1,151, number of refugees nearing 3.9M: UN
UN says 1,824 civilians wounded since Russia launched war, reiterates that 'actual figures are considerably higher'.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 19:16:25 +0300
France holds talks with Saudi Arabia, UAE on diversifying Europe’s energy supplies
Goal is to reduce continent’s dependence on Russian oil and gas.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 19:14:24 +0300
Zelenskyy says Ukraine could agree to non-nuclear status to help end war
Ukrainian president calls Ukraine's non-nuclear status 'most important issue' in peace talks with Russia.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 19:50:16 +0300
Libya's Bashagha says he has ‘good relations’ with Turkiye
Fathi Bashagha says some parties trying to disrupt his relations with Turkiye.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 19:48:10 +0300
More than 5,000 civilians evacuated in last 24 hours in Ukraine: Official
10 humanitarian corridors designated to evacuate residents from affected settlements, says deputy prime minister.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 19:46:30 +0300
Russian troops pushed back more than 70 kilometers from Kyiv: Ukraine's Defense Ministry
Russian soldiers repulsed thanks to 'successful operations' of Ukrainian forces, says spokesman.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 19:45:07 +0300
UN condemns attacks on civilian facilities in Saudi Arabia, Yemen
UN chief Antonio Guterres urges all parties to exercise restraint, deescalate, cease hostilities.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 19:43:32 +0300
Mexico denies US allegations on presence of Russian spy network
Lopez Obrador responds to US concerns over presence of Russian espionage network in Mexico.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 19:40:29 +0300
UN seeks to reach Yemen truce for Ramadan
UN envoy Hans Grundberg reiterates call for de-escalation in Yemen.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 19:37:46 +0300
Top EU official in Tehran to close gaps in Vienna nuclear talks
Few remaining issues between Iran, US in Vienna talks, include de-listing of IRGC.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 19:36:39 +0300
Arab world understands Israel ‘on side of peace’: Bennett
Israel to host summit with participation of Egypt, UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, US.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 19:35:28 +0300
Ukraine claims 16,600 Russian soldiers killed since war began
Military says 121 Russian aircraft, 582 tanks, 52 air defense systems destroyed.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 19:34:06 +0300
US to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear weapons: Blinken
Israel says it will do anything needed to stop Iranian nuclear program.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 19:21:28 +0300
Ukraine's separatist Luhansk region eyes joining Russia
Leader of self-proclaimed region says 'in near future a referendum will be held' in Luhansk.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 19:19:50 +0300
US' Blinken says no plans for regime change in Russia
On Saturday, Biden made comments pointing that Russia's Putin can't remain in power.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 19:18:03 +0300
Pakistan's capital braces for political showdown ahead of no-confidence vote
Government, opposition holding big rallies as Prime Minister Imran Khan faces no-confidence vote expected this coming week.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 19:15:48 +0300
Second black box found in China plane crash
Flight data recorder recovered from mountainous crash site 5 feet underground.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 19:13:49 +0300
UN chief condemns military escalation in Yemen
8-year conflict in Yemen created one of the world's worst man-made humanitarian crises.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 19:12:30 +0300
Actors call for social cohesion through theater in Cameroon
Artists working for integration despite difficult context.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 19:10:11 +0300
Tehran’s theatre scene dismal but show must go on
Despite myriad of challenges, artists in say love of art is driving factor.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 19:07:10 +0300
Zelenskyy urges 1% of NATO aircraft, tanks, weaponry to be deployed in Ukraine
This is what is 'covered with dust' at storage facilities of European 'partners,' says Ukrainian president.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 19:05:08 +0300
190,000 migrants in Yemen in ‘dire’ need of assistance: IOM
Yemen has been engulfed by civil war since 2014.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 19:03:58 +0300
Iraq closes Green Zone ahead of presidential vote
Iraq’s parliamentary blocs agree to name KDP’s nominee Reber Ahmed for presidency.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 19:02:31 +0300
Russian energy-dependent Europe relies on 881 gas-fired power plants for 25% of its power
Germany's natural gas installed power of 31 gigawatts is followed closely in capacity by the UK.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 19:01:08 +0300
Ahead of Mideast tour, Blinken condemns Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia
Blinken’s tour includes Israel, Ramallah, Morocco, Algeria.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 18:59:54 +0300
Qatar's foreign minister calls for nuclear deal with Iran
Qatar is hosting the 20th edition of Doha Forum.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 18:57:04 +0300
Russia says Ukraine's military objects hit with cruise missiles
3 Ukrainian fighter jets downed over past day, according to Defense Ministry.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 18:55:13 +0300
Fire kills 5 Palestinian children in West Bank
Cause of fire not known.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 18:53:01 +0300
7,331 more civilians evacuated from 2 Ukrainian cities: Deputy prime minister
80 tons of food, medicine, hygiene dispatched to Melitopol, Berdiansk, says Iryna Vereshchuk.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 18:51:57 +0300
'Unacceptable': France slams provocative tweet by Russian Embassy
Russian envoy summoned to Foreign Ministry for tweet depicting Europeans in demeaning positions.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 18:33:27 +0300
West African bloc issues ultimatums to Mali, Burkina Faso junta leaders
Burkina Faso faces sanctions if junta does not release former President Roch Kabore, says ECOWAS.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 18:32:11 +0300
Russian war damage on Ukrainian infrastructure exceeds $62B: Analysts
8K roads, 260 bridges, 378 educational institutions, 138 health facilities, 18 airports among structures destroyed, damaged.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 17:55:56 +0300
Ukraine claims 16,400 Russian soldiers killed since war began
Military says 117 Russian aircraft, 575 tanks, 51 air defense systems destroyed.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 17:54:47 +0300
Russian attacks so far killed 136 children, injured 200: Ukraine
570 educational institutions damaged by Russian shelling, with 73 completely destroyed, says Prosecutor General’s Office.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 15:23:17 +0300
Ukrainian president calls for ‘meaningful … fair’ talks
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says conditions must be fair, Ukrainians would not accept otherwise

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 18:53:56 +0300
US, allies announce new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine war
White House says 600 Russian targets have been sanctioned by US since beginning of war in Ukraine.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 18:52:43 +0300
China urges US, NATO to hold dialogue with Russia
US, NATO should engage in dialogue with Russia to ‘solve root cause of Ukraine crisis,’ says Foreign Ministry spokesman.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 18:51:25 +0300
UK targets 65 Russian industries, banks, business elites with new sanctions
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss says UK to continue to tighten screw, use sanctions to degrade Russian economy on unseen scale.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 18:49:49 +0300
In one month of war, more than half Ukraine's children displaced: UN
Since Feb. 24 beginning of Russia's war on Ukraine, 4.3M children have been displaced, says UNICEF.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 18:47:53 +0300
'Step too far': Australian PM Morrison expresses concerns over Putin's plans to attend G20
Morrison describes Russia's war on Ukraine 'violent and aggressive act that shatters international rule of law'.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 18:45:53 +0300
Russian strikes kill 128 children, injure 172: Ukraine
73 educational institutions completely destroyed in Ukraine, says Prosecutor General’s Office.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 18:11:49 +0300
Turkish president meets French counterpart as part of bilateral talks at NATO leaders' summit
Recep Tayyip Erdogan is also expected to meet with other European leaders on Thursday.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 18:10:36 +0300
Ukraine claims 15,800 Russian soldiers killed since war began
108 Russian aircraft, 530 tanks, 1,597 armored vehicles, 47 air defense systems destroyed, Ukrainian army claims.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 18:07:47 +0300
Russia-Ukraine war: Opportunity or threat for China?
In the short term, Russia's growing dependency on China and uncertain relations between Russia and western countries creates opportunities for Beijing.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 18:04:32 +0300
NATO leaders agree to strengthen NATO’s eastern flank
NATO will also send Ukraine medical supplies, protective equipment against nuclear, chemical attacks.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 17:03:16 +0300
EU calls for immediate resumption of gas supply to Nagorno-Karabakh
Locals is in 'urgent need' due to dire weather conditions, says EU foreign affairs spokesman.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 17:02:05 +0300
Poland expels 45 Russian diplomats for ‘spying’: Interior minister
‘With full consistency, determination, we are breaking up agents of Russian secret services in our country,’ says Mariusz Kaminski.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 17:00:35 +0300
China finds 'badly damaged' black box of crashed airplane
Search and rescue efforts still continue, but no sign of survivors.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:59:06 +0300
'NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine would prompt clash with Russia'
Deployment of NATO troops in Ukraine to lead to 'direct clash' with Russian forces, says Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:57:32 +0300
Germany says NATO not a party to war in Ukraine
Chancellor Olaf Scholz promises support for Ukraine, but rules out NATO peacekeeping mission or creating no-fly zone.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:56:09 +0300
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls for ‘more pressure’ on Russia
Addressing Japanese parliament, Ukrainian president calls for reform to international organizations, sees Tokyo, Kyiv ‘together in future’.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:55:02 +0300
Ukraine claims 15,600 Russian soldiers killed since war began
101 Russian aircraft, 517 tanks, 1,578 armored vehicles, 47 air defense systems destroyed, Ukrainian army claims.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:53:26 +0300
300,000 Ukrainians in Kherson facing ‘humanitarian catastrophe’
Spokesman for Ukrainian Foreign Ministry says Russia refuses to open humanitarian corridors for civilian evacuations.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:52:09 +0300
British royals' Jamaica visit stirs demands for apology, slavery reparations
Arrival of Britain's Prince William, his wife Kate coincides with 60th anniversary of Jamaica’s independence.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:50:46 +0300
Russian strikes kill 121 children, injure 167: Ukraine
72 educational institutions completely destroyed in Ukraine since war with Russia started, says Prosecutor General’s Office.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:49:33 +0300
TotalEnergies to stop purchasing oil, petroleum products from Russia
Decision due to worsening situation in Ukraine; company will cease further capital investment, activities in Russia.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:46:54 +0300
Russia stops selling energy resources for dollars, euros
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he sees no sense in selling hydrocarbons in dollars, euros after US, EU 'announced default on financial liabilities to Russia'.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 18:29:25 +0300
Tesla’s German factory opens amid environmental concerns
Gigafactory constructed after razing more than 160 hectares of forest, car plant may deplete area's water supply, environmentalists say.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 18:27:37 +0300
Russian army intervenes during demonstration in Ukrainian city of Kherson
Forces use tear gas against demonstrators, says Ukrainian official.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 18:24:28 +0300
Libya resumes flights between country’s east, west
Airspace closed early March amid political differences.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 18:19:09 +0300
Russian army’s human, material losses continue to soar: Ukrainian military
Since war began Russia lost around 15,300 troops, 509 tanks, other equipment, says Ukrainian General Staff.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 18:13:59 +0300
UN chief says 'absurd war' in Ukraine has no winners, time to end conflict
'Sooner or later, it will have to move from the battlefield to the peace table. This is inevitable,' says Antonio Guterres.

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 18:10:20 +0300
Russia-Ukraine war creates blocks in Africa
While South Africa blames NATO, Kenya along with African Union urges Russia to respect international law and Ukraine's sovereignty.



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