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Mon, 30 Aug 2021 19:20:49 +0300
Germany thanks Uzbekistan for help in Kabul evacuations
Tashkent, Berlin agree to continue close cooperation on Afghanistan, says Uzbek Foreign Ministry.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 19:17:56 +0300
Ukraine urges int'l awareness on missing, abducted people in Crimea, Donbas
58 people missing in Donbas, 44 abducted in Crimea since beginning of the Russian occupation, says Foreign Ministry.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 19:15:26 +0300
Europe vaccinations challenged by insufficient production, access, acceptance, says WHO
Hans Kluge says vaccination not only right, but 'responsibility' as COVID-19 deaths in Europe hits 1.3M.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 19:11:59 +0300
Zambian president vows no persecution of critics
Hakainde Hichilema says no one will be jailed on politically motivated grounds.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 18:09:53 +0300
Indian border force guns down 2 Bangladeshi youths
Bangladeshi minister says India’s BSF has killed 294 Bangladeshis in last 10 years.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 18:06:23 +0300
Turkish foreign minister set to pay official visit to Serbia
Turkish, Serbian ministers to address all aspects of bilateral ties, steps to further enhancing cooperation between 2 countries.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 18:03:35 +0300
UK government signs statement on Afghan safe passage
Taliban reassure international leaders on travel allowance of Afghans looking to leave.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 18:01:09 +0300
Abdullah Ozturk bags Turkey's 1st gold medal at 2020 Paralympics
Ozturk beat South Korea's Kim Young-gun to clinch gold in table tennis.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 16:55:10 +0300
Palestinian president meets with Israeli defense minister
Event is highest-level meeting since new Israeli government formed in June.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 16:53:10 +0300
OECD economy expands 1.6% in Q2
Despite accelerating growth, OECD says GDP 'still below pre-pandemic levels'.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 15:06:00 +0300
No political process with Palestinians: Israeli official
Israeli defense minister met Sunday with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 15:04:15 +0300
At least 5 rockets fired on Kabul airport, say local sources
Incident comes amid evacuation deadline, Tuesday, set by Taliban nears.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 10:23:28 +0300
US troops killed civilians after blast outside Kabul airport: Taliban
Taliban wants to have ‘very good’ relations with Turkey, says movement’s spokesman.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 19:11:27 +0300
Israeli premier says his visit to Washington achieved its goals
Bennett said he agreed with Biden on joint strategic cooperation to halt Iran's nuclear race.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 19:08:11 +0300
Egypt reopens Gaza crossing after closure
Rafah crossing is the only gateway to Palestinians in Gaza to outside world that is not controlled by Israel.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 19:04:31 +0300
Taliban leader Akhundzada reportedly in Kandahar, Afghanistan
Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada has been in Kandahar for 4 days, according to local Ariana News.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 19:02:14 +0300
UK's 20-year military presence in Afghanistan comes to an end
Last British troops left late Saturday; embassy moves to Qatar.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 19:00:42 +0300
Hamas urges pressure on Israel to end Gaza siege
Gaza Strip has been reeling under crippling Israeli siege since 2007, badly affecting livelihood in the seaside enclave.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 18:58:41 +0300
40 soldiers killed in rebel attack on Yemen military base
60 soldiers injured in attack on al-Anad base.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 18:56:30 +0300
Water scarcity in Iraq badly affects children: UNICEF
Less than half of Iraq's schools have access to basic water.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 18:54:19 +0300
Flooding affects more than 100,000 residents in Bangladesh
Situation in at least 12 northern, central districts may get worse in coming week, warns government report.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 18:51:52 +0300
Turkey among top 3 countries in world in combat drone technology
Goal is to develop armed drones that can take off, land on aircraft carriers with short runways, says Turkish president.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 18:50:03 +0300
Turkey voices deep sorrow over deadly rebel attack on Yemen military base
At least 40 government soldiers killed, 60 injured in Houthi missile attack on al-Anad base in southern Lahij province.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 17:35:29 +0300
Iraq says Saudi-Iranian talks ongoing in Baghdad
In April, Baghdad hosted secret talks between Riyadh and Tehran, for the first time since they severed diplomatic relations in 2016.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 17:32:49 +0300
Israeli forces killed 55 Palestinians in West Bank since start of year: UN
527 Palestinian-owned structures demolished in Area C of West Bank this year, says UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 17:28:23 +0300
Blast rocks Afghan capital Kabul near airport
Rockets reportedly hit residential area near Hamid Karzai International Airport, site of last Thursday's attack.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 15:14:07 +0300
Death toll from terror attacks outside Kabul airport reaches 110
Explosions shook Afghan capital on Thursday, killing 13 US soldiers and nearly 100 others.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 15:10:54 +0300
Factory fire kills 15 in southern Pakistan
Portion of factory collapses in fire leaving several workers injured, says official.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 15:07:52 +0300
2nd batch of Turkish soldiers from Afghanistan lands in Ankara
Plane carrying Turkish armed forces personnel lands in country's capital at 13.10 p.m. local time.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 12:54:25 +0300
Chinese military holds massive drill in Tibet
Nearly 10,000 Chinese troops participate in exercise on world’s highest plateau, says Defense Ministry.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 12:52:59 +0300
Afghans in transit to US arrive in Albania
Asylum seekers including infants, children welcomed by foreign minister at Tirana airport.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 12:05:40 +0300
UN General Assembly president says situation in Afghanistan 'most concerning'
'Grotesque development' of bomb attacks will only 'complicate, debilitate' efforts at evacuations, says Volkan Bozkir.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 12:03:42 +0300
Mexico welcomes 124 asylum-seeker Afghan journalists
Foreign minister says arrival of Afghan press members represent freedom of press, right of communication.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 12:00:12 +0300
Local Afghan staff seek safety amid fears of retribution
US asks at least 13 countries to house Afghan refugees while their applications are processed.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 11:57:55 +0300
Taliban proposed that Turkey run Afghanistan's Kabul airport: Turkish president
Deadly attack in Afghan capital shows threat Daesh/ISIS poses to both region and world, says Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 11:14:30 +0300
Turkish Central Bank reserves stand at $105.8B in July
Official reserve assets climb 8.3% compared to previous month, bank says.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:51:31 +0300
International condemnation of terror attacks in Afghanistan pour in
World leaders, officials condemn terror attacks in Kabul, which claimed lives of 90, wounded more than 150 others.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:49:17 +0300
US will 'hunt down terrorists', respond with 'force and precision'
President confirms attacks outside Kabul airport in Afghanistan carried out by ISIS-K terror group, 'archenemy' of Taliban.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:45:25 +0300
Death toll from terror attacks outside Kabul airport reaches 90
Explosions shook Afghan capital on Thursday, leaving more than 150 wounded, and 13 US soldiers killed.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 18:46:31 +0300
Air transport association backs EU Digital COVID Certificate as 'global standard'
It should serve as blueprint for other nations looking to implement digital vaccination certificates, says IARA.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 18:42:19 +0300
Turkey reports no casualties in explosions outside Kabul airport
2 explosions occurred outside Kabul airport, says Turkish Defense Ministry.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 18:22:30 +0300
Explosions outside Kabul airport claim casualties
Citing Taliban, news channel Al-Jazeera says at least 10 people killed, dozens injured.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:29:23 +0300
Moscow court fines Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp for almost half a million dollars
Court demands foreign social networks, apps store data on Russian users on Russian soil.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:27:42 +0300
Germany’s evacuation flights from Kabul could end today
Decision taken due to terror threat at airport, reports say.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:40:51 +0300
Turkey begins Phase 3 trials of homegrown COVID vaccine
Trials of inactive TURKOVAC vaccine candidate conducted in central Kayseri province.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:38:32 +0300
'Turkey could continue to operate at Kabul airport'
Negotiations continue on Turkish civilian experts providing technical support at airport, says presidential spokesperson.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:53:52 +0300
Germany in talks with Taliban for Afghanistan evacuation extension
German officials speaking with Taliban representatives in Qatar, also engaged with int'l partners, says Foreign Ministry.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:51:19 +0300
Tajikistan says inclusive gov't in Afghanistan 'necessary'
President Emomali Rahmon meets Pakistan's FM Shah Mehmood Qureshi in Dushanbe.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:48:48 +0300
UK reaffirms security commitment to Ukraine
This comes at Ukraine’s 30th anniversary of independence from Russia.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:45:36 +0300
Turkey begins evacuating troops from Afghanistan
Turkish forces has successfully fulfilled task in Afghanistan, ensured security at Kabul airport, Defense Ministry says.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:37:20 +0300
UK's COVID-19 travel update imminent
Changes to 'traffic light travel system' expected soon, Turkey looking to move out of red list.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:32:35 +0300
Some flee, some return to Afghanistan in hope of peace
Over 1,500 Afghan nationals going back to their homeland through Torkham border daily, says Pakistani official.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:19:16 +0300
Netflix to air documentary on F1 legend Michael Schumacher in September
Documentary set to be released on Sept. 15.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:17:18 +0300
Climate action protesters continue rallying in London
Extinction Rebellion protests cause disruption in British capital as 102 people arrested so far.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:14:58 +0300
‘Israel unlikely to launch new war against Hamas’
Hamas co-founder Mahmoud al-Zahar says current Israeli government still faces risk of collapse.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:12:32 +0300
Egypt’s closure of Gaza terminal ‘message of protest’ to Hamas: Analysts
Experts say Egypt seeks to pressure Hamas to respect truce with Israel.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:32:46 +0300
World Bank suspends aid to Afghanistan
Washington-based institution freezes funding for projects in war-torn country following Taliban takeover.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 10:56:59 +0300
Turkish foreign minister, US counterpart discuss latest developments in Afghanistan
Mevlut Cavusoglu, Antony Blinken speak by phone on 'continuing cooperation' in Afghanistan, 'orderly evacuation' of people.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 10:55:10 +0300
Somali army says airstrike killed 90 al-Shabaab terrorists
Terror group claims it attacked Amara village, seized vehicles.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 10:51:38 +0300
Biden eager to quickly wrap up US withdrawal from Afghanistan
Meeting Aug. 31 deadline depends on Taliban continuing to cooperate, 'no disruption to our operations,' says president.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 16:51:04 +0300
CIA chief holds secret meeting with Taliban leader in Kabul: Report
Discussions likely involved extension in Aug. 31 deadline for US withdrawal from Afghanistan, says The Washington Post.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 16:48:47 +0300
EU to boost humanitarian aid for Afghan refugees to $235M
Bloc will support refugees in Afghanistan, neighboring countries via partner organizations, says EU Commission head.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 16:46:50 +0300
UK defense chief denies reports of Afghan refugee processing centers in Turkey
Times story on issue had ‘no basis at all - total speculation,’ says Ben Wallace.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 16:43:08 +0300
Turkish Central Bank reserves to surpass $115B: President
Recep Tayyip Erdogan says country's current account balance, now in deficit, set to post surplus soon.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 16:13:09 +0300
Who is who in Taliban's Haqqani network?
Taliban charge powerful group with security in Afghan capital Kabul.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:56:26 +0300
Germany lists Greek holiday islands as high-risk areas for COVID
Crete, Rhodes, Mykonos, and other popular destinations designated as high-risk areas amid surge in infections.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:53:54 +0300
Russian president, Indian premier discuss Afghanistan over phone
Vladimir Putin, Narendra Modi agree to set up permanent channel for bilateral consultations on developments in Afghanistan.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:52:23 +0300
EU evacuates 260 more ‘local staff, dependents’ from Kabul
'Grateful to EU team, partners in Kabul for outstanding work in bringing people to safety,' says EU foreign policy chief.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 13:14:18 +0300
Turkey provides education in northern Syria with around 700 schools
Nearly 200,000 students received education, 8,500 teachers employed last year in Operation Euphrates Shield area.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 13:07:51 +0300
Turkey rolls out national Al strategy
AI to create more creative, knowledge-based jobs, says tech minister, showcasing National Artificial Intelligence Strategy.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 12:41:12 +0300
US' Afghanistan withdrawal extension 'unlikely,' UK defense secretary says
Ben Wallace says security risk rises in Afghanistan.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 12:38:48 +0300
Over 5B coronavirus vaccine shots administered worldwide
More than 89.82M jabs given in Turkey so far, according to Health Ministry.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 18:20:44 +0300
Thousands descend on central London for Extinction Rebellion protest
Environmentalist group launches 2-week protests in British capital, 9 arrested for spraying Guild Hall.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 18:19:07 +0300
Over 4.97B coronavirus vaccine shots administered worldwide
More than 88.7M jabs given in Turkey so far, according to Health Ministry.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 18:15:42 +0300
Former Afghan premier says all ethnic groups to support future government
Formal talks for future set up after complete withdrawal of foreign troops, says Gulbuddin Hekmatyar.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 18:07:03 +0300
Turkish soldiers set up 'Ankara headquarters' at Kabul airport to help in evacuations
Troops distribute food, water; checking passports, flight permissions of passengers wishing to leave Afghanistan.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 18:05:11 +0300
Turkish official slams opposition for 'embracing lies' on Afghan refugees
Opposition parties attacked our government without 'reading a single word': Communications Director Fehrettin Altun.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:41:56 +0300
Turkey sends humanitarian aid to quake-hit Haiti
16 tons of food, hygiene products airlifted to Caribbean nation after devastating earthquake that left at least 2,207 dead.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:40:12 +0300
'EU will never recognize Russia's annexation of Crimea'
European Council president criticizes Russia at Ukraine’s independence anniversary event.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:38:12 +0300
1M Afghan children could die of malnutrition, UNICEF warns
UN body says situation for Afghan children remains grim, regardless of ongoing political developments.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:27:43 +0300
Turkey calls for diplomacy to resolve Crimea issue
Crimea Platform Summit marks important start to coordinate efforts to achieve lasting solution, says top Turkish diplomat.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:22:43 +0300
229 more Turkish nationals evacuated from Afghan capital
Efforts to evacuate Turkish citizens from war-torn country continue at Hamid Karzai International Airport.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:20:51 +0300
Turkey conducting 'intensive' diplomacy on Afghanistan: President
Turkey to 'continue taking all steps necessary to ensure stability in our region,' says Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:18:38 +0300
UK premier to urge Biden to delay Kabul withdrawal
Boris Johnson to make request at emergency meeting of G7 leaders.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:47:19 +0300
Uganda suspends 54 NGOs for failing to follow regulations
NGOs officials condemn government action, calling it 'political harassment'.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:45:35 +0300
Germany closes embassy in Afghan capital
Following Taliban's capture of Kabul, diplomatic mission asks Afghan citizens to connect via hotline.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:43:05 +0300
UN urges Afghanistan’s neighbors to open borders to those fleeing unrest
UN Refugee Agency voices concern over human rights violations in Afghanistan.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:40:42 +0300
Germany sending military helicopters to Kabul for rescue missions
German national sustains gunshot wound on way to Kabul airport, Merkel's spokeswoman says.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:40:19 +0300
Russia continues battling 128 wildfires in 20 regions
Wildfires spread across area of more than 1.5M hectares as state of emergency announced in 6 regions, says statement.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:36:26 +0300
New Zealand announces $3M in aid for Afghanistan
Country's foreign minister says humanitarian situation in Afghanistan dire, with millions in need of help.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:34:27 +0300
EU must 'resolutely protect' borders to avoid another migrant crisis: Croatia
Turkey will support EU in Afghanistan, Syria, says Croatian Interior Minister Bozinovic.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:32:49 +0300
UN chief ready to talk to Taliban once leadership is clear
'I am ready to speak myself when it is clear with whom should I speak, for what purpose,' says Antonio Guterres.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:31:18 +0300
Turkish soldiers extend helping hand to baby at Kabul airport
Turkish soldiers set example to world by helping people in need in Kabul as evacuation continues.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:29:50 +0300
Over 4.84B coronavirus vaccine shots administered worldwide
More than 86.4M jabs given in Turkey so far, according to Health Ministry.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:27:35 +0300
5 Turkish workers stranded in Kabul rescued by Turkish authorities
Stranded after Taliban takeover of city, healthcare workers got help from Turkish government after appealing on social media.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:25:42 +0300
Russian president, German chancellor meet in Moscow
Angela Merkel on last trip to Russia before she steps down as Germany's chancellor later this year.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:22:32 +0300
Turkey ready for talks with Taliban if necessary: President
If there is a knock on our door, we will open it for dialogue, says President Erdogan.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 11:04:20 +0300
Turkey's primary goal is stability, security of Afghanistan
President Erdogan says Ankara will engage Taliban government, if necessary, discuss mutual agenda.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:36:04 +0300
Australia tells its citizens in Afghanistan to get to Kabul airport for evacuation
Permanent residents, visa holders can also go to Kabul airport for evacuation, says official statement.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:32:19 +0300
No sign of Independence Day celebrations in Afghanistan
Taliban in statement say 'another proud superpower fails miserably against jihadist resistance' as British 102 years ago.



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