NATO membership best way to protect Sweden’s security in light of fundamentally changed security environment, says statement.

At least 46 Palestinian journalists have been killed by Israel since 2000, and no one has been held to account.

Ezidi community calls on world to end PKK terror group’s presence in northern Iraq's Sinjar region.

2 countries, for last 5 years, failed to respond positively to Ankara's demands for extradition of PKK, FETO terrorists, official sources say.

Kenya will elect new president, lawmakers on Aug. 9, concerns of repeat of violence seen after 2017 polls remain high.

Deputy foreign minister expects military tension to increase after new round of NATO expansion.

Newly appointed Prime Minister Wickremesinghe assures nation to resolve ongoing economic crisis soon.

Delegation to arrive in Ankara very soon to evaluate ruling Social Democratic Party's decision to apply for NATO membership, says Swedish foreign minister.

New president sworn in at election venue.

Next government in Germany's most populous state remains unclear, according to early figures.

Lawmakers to discuss decision at Swedish parliament on Monday.

There's an ongoing conversation, says Secretary of State Blinken, adding that he's 'confident' they will reach a consensus.

Polling starts with 718 candidates in run for 128-seat parliament.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanks winning Ukrainian band, European voters in Eurovision victory.

Russian president addresses Collective Security Treaty Organization summit in Moscow.

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'We accept PKK is a terrorist organization,' says Swedish foreign minister.

Described as largest single-day evacuation from city, up to 1,000 vehicles allowed to cross into Zaporizhzhia.

Aramco's January-March profits hit $39.5B compared to $21.7B in same period last year.

Russia’s ‘brutal invasion’ loses momentum in Ukraine, says Mircea Geoana.

Newly elected members of parliament in Somalia call for opening political channels with insurgents after failure to contain them through security means.

Over 3.91M people are eligible to cast their vote.

War-torn country, which was among favorites wins competition with UK and Spain finishing 2nd and 3rd.

Futurist Gerd Leonhard says consuming information via social media all the time impacts lives of people.

Shooting at supermarket in Buffalo city is being investigated as hate crime by FBI.

‘Countries supporting terrorism should not be allies in NATO,’ says Turkish foreign minister following informal NATO meeting in Berlin.

Blast occurs in restive North Waziristan district.

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'We regret the intrusion into what should have been a peaceful procession,' says White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki.

US president 'affirmed his strong support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict,' says White House.

Food, non-food prices increase over 20% year-on-year in April.

UN Food and Agriculture Organization chief briefs G7 Agriculture Ministers’ meeting in Germany.

2 female students of Pak-Turk Maarif International Schools and Colleges awarded for 'vegan leather' project.

Lloyd Austin 'urged an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine,' says spokesman John Kirby.

Accounts of 545 individuals blocked over illegal foreign currency, cryptocurrency activities, says Ministry of Intelligence.

Russia endangering global food security by blocking Ukrainian ports, says German top diplomat after G7 meet.

Killing of Abu Akleh is ‘another serious attack on media freedom and freedom of expression amid escalation of violence in occupied West Bank,’ they say.

2nd president of UAE took office in 2004.

Sweden, Finland 'openly supporting, engaging with' PKK/YPG, which has been 'attacking Turkiye, killing Turkish troops and people,' says foreign minister.

German top diplomat accuses Russia of preventing grain exports from Ukrainian ports; French foreign minister promises initiatives to avoid disruption of food supply chains.

Pope Francis to tour cities of Edmonton, Quebec, Iqaluit.

Palestinian officials and Al Jazeera say late journalist Abu Akleh was targeted by Israeli forces.

At the end of 2 day meeting top G7 diplomats call for action plan on COVID-19, mobilizing finance for climate, environment, peace, security.

Council also addresses 'special military operation' in Ukraine, Kremlin says.

Russian, German leaders discuss Ukraine in phone call.

Move comes after death of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed on Friday.

Social media firm estimated false, spam, fake accounts make up less than 5% total users.

Besides efforts to end war in Ukraine, Turkiye will be tasked to find amicable settlement, evolve code to manage Arctic in case of any potential conflict.

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says move will offer stable electricity prices amid volatile geopolitical environment.

US marks 'tragic milestone,' with each death an 'irreplaceable loss,' says US president.

Failure of new stable coin project adds fuel to roaring fire sale.

Sagittarius A* captured by global research team using Event Horizon Telescope array.

Downward demand growth revisions take account of economic forecasts and other developments that could impact oil requirements, OPEC says.

Baltic nation also offers assistance to people who have suffered in war, says Estonia's Foreign Ministry.

Bank already channeled $2.1B to help citizens, firms, countries affected by war in Ukraine.

Accession process would be smooth and swift, says Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.

Dmitry Peskov says Russia will analyze situation, take adequate measures in response.

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss speaks with EU Vice President Maros Sefcovic over phone.

Al Jazeera television accuses Israeli forces of assassinating Shireen Abu Akleh 'in cold blood'.

Joint statement by Finnish president, prime minister comes despite Russia warning against any new members of NATO alliance along their borders.

Cases of omicron sub-variant BA.2 detected in capital Pyongyang, reports state media.

European continent will suffer the most as a battleground between the US and Eurasia.

On June 5, Kazakhstan conducts referendum seeking approval for massive amendments to its constitution to readjust powers of state institutions.

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. advocates negotiated solution to problems with China.

164 aircraft, 125 helicopters, 807 unmanned aerial vehicles, 2,998 tanks of Ukraine destroyed so far, says Defense Ministry.

Bloc calls for independent investigation, justice for those responsible.

Energy prices up 30.3% year-on-year last month.

Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh shot dead during Israeli raid in Jenin.

EU's new proposal to cut reliance on Russia's fossil fuels will only cut bills by €47 billion, showing need for stronger renewables target.

Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh shot dead by Israeli forces in Jenin.

Consumer price index up 7.4% year-on-year last month, official data shows.

Israeli army says it has launched a probe.

Head of Ukraine Human Rights Monitoring Mission says people in Ukraine's southern Mariupol city living in what 'appears to be occupation'.

Russian military spokesperson says defense of Ukrainian forces 'deeply' broken.

Ezidis call on Bagdad to move against PKK terrorist organization.

'We will not give up on our people or our land,' declares Rustem Umerov.

Far-right biggest threat to our democracy, German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser says.

Alternative supplies via liquefied natural gas and warmer weather ease pressure on natural gas prices.

Japan fully dependent on imports for all energy sources, importing around 3% of its oil needs from Russia.

Elected in June 2019, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is paying Ankara 2-day on Tuesday.

EU pledges in total $3.16B in support of Syrian people for 2022, 2023.

Terrorists targeted in military operation near Barakuy village in Mouhoun province, says state news agency.

Ukraine war has proved the ineffectiveness of the multilateral system in coping with crises and conflicts once again.

Former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr.'s son, Marcos Jr., has unprecedented lead over his rivals after over 53% of votes counted.

Ukrainian crisis has created 'asymmetric shock' for EU member states, with drastic effects on world security, int'l economy, global food and energy supplies.

Changes to EU treaties favored by European Parliament, but 10 EU member states reportedly due to publish document voicing opposition.

State-owned Moscow Industrial Bank, 10 of its subsidiaries, 3 TV stations, 1 defense entity also added to sanctions list.

Borrell says through this war, Europe’s process of learning how to use 'language of powers' is speeding up.

Lebanese living in 58 countries voted in parliamentary elections.

World's biggest crypto by market cap plunges to lowest level since July 2021.

Turkish president says the EU has moved away from its founding principles lately.

Development comes as anti-government demonstrations turn violent in Colombo.

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Inflation concerns in US continue to affect asset prices, volatility keeps on increasing in markets.

'This will not be last aggressive hike by central bank, as it is behind the curve on inflation,' says economist at Moody's Analytics.

Leaders of G7 countries hold online meeting joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

10-year US Treasury yield at highest since November 2018.

Fahrettin Altun says country stands for truth, using right communications tools for peace and stability.

Flamingo population breeding in Turkiye constitutes nearly 34% of entire flamingo population in Europe.

Army forces clash with militants in Sinai; 11 soldiers killed, 5 injured.