Overall situation in Syria looks increasingly bleak in fighting upsurge during 10-year war, says UN commission.

World Health Organization chief Tedros Ghebreyesus says global target remains to vaccinate 40% of world by year's end.

New models include iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max.

Former Turkish diplomat was elected president of 75th Session of UN General Assembly in June 2020.

Gary Gensler says Chinese firms could be prohibited trading from markets if they fail to comply with regulations.

Prime Minister Ariel Henry has been barred from leaving country.

US forces caused extensive damage to airport before leaving, says acting Taliban administrator.

Torkham border reopened for stranded Afghan, Pakistani nationals to return to their respective countries, says official.

European Council on Foreign Relations’ survey sampled 16,000 respondents in 12 countries, including France.

Over 1,400 dolphins were killed in this year’s slaughter, says Blue Planet Society.

Turkish ambassador says cooperation ongoing between Ankara, Doha on operation of Kabul airport.

Haim Garon was main prosecution witness in corruption trial of former Israeli prime minister.

Number of commercial flights rose year-on-year in August, but still below pre-pandemic levels, says Eurostat.

Residents facing 'life-threatening storm surge inundation,' according to the National Hurricane Center.

There was no comment from Saudi authorities on Houthi claim.

Billionaire joins Richard Branson, Jeff Bezos in race for space tourism.

Price of Litecoin jumps 37% in few minutes before Walmart denies fake story.

Speech will be Biden’s first at gathering since assuming presidency.

Former Israeli premier was exempted from attending session.

Two Israelis hospitalized.

Amount will be in IMF Special Drawing Rights (SDRs).

World Bank officials, international journalists shuttle between Islamabad, Kabul on Monday.

Michelle Bachelet slams Israeli security's 'unwarranted' force on Palestinian civilians along with Palestine's repression of protesters.

Country to buy Bayraktar TB2 unmanned combat aerial vehicles in 2021-2022 period.

With less than 3% of population inoculated, need to boost access to vaccines remains critical, says Africa CDC.

Foreign Ministry extends 'heartfelt condolences' to friendly people, government of Philippines over casualties.

Social Democrat politician is seen as most competent chancellor candidate by 49% of viewers.

Brother of escaped inmate Emad Kemamji was among those detained.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdurrahman Al-Thani holds talks with Afghanistan's acting Prime Minister Mullah Hassan Akhund.

Move comes after hundreds of Afghan citizens gather at border, waiting to enter Pakistan.

UN Human Rights Office says Taliban should ensure freedom of peaceful assembly, expression.

Iranian naval fleet traveled 45,000km to sail into the Atlantic Ocean for first time.

Joint tactical fire exercise held under agreement on bilateral military cooperation.

Turkey will take place it deserves as global political, economic balances of power collapse, says Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Israel captures 4 of 6 Palestinians, who escaped from high-security prison earlier this week.

Two policemen among those wounded in attacks.

Visiting Panagia Keramesta to be free of charge until Oct. 15, says Trabzon mayor.

Candidates will need to secure votes from pro-Gaddafi regime to win in polls slated for December.

Muslims in Africa have been subjected to Islamophobia seen in Western countries, says academic.

Group of nations urge more international humanitarian assistance to war-torn country.

Firefighter's experience of living through experience is quite different.

Over 51M people have received at least 1 shot, nearly 40M people are now fully vaccinated, official data shows.

Pakistani foreign minister urges international community to avert humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.

Epic filed lawsuit in August 2020 after Apple kicked Fortnite out of App Store.

2021 started with ‘relatively positive signals’ from Ankara, says Ryszard Czarneck.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan picked for strengthening Turkey's national capabilities and economy.

Chinese, US presidents pledge to have more conversations as bilateral relations affect the wider international community.

Steinmeier thanks Turkish immigrants for their contributions to country, regrets many still face hatred, discrimination.

Pakistan's envoy to UN says nearly 18M Afghans in need of urgent humanitarian assistance.

Both economies not rivals, complement each other: Turkish trade minister.

President takes shots at Republican officials, says patience 'running thin' for unvaccinated.

Studies show lower vaccine dose safe, effective for children aged 5 to 11, says German pharma company.

Labour MP Zarah Sultana describes level of Islamophobia in UK, racist abuse she has received as politician.

Nation to commemorate terror attacks, and for first time, not be engaged in hostilities in Afghanistan.

President Ersin Tatar dismisses federal approach, says 2 sovereign states essential to resolve issues.

Region is transit zone for refugees from Latin America, Africa and Asia trying to reach US.

Despite higher inflation, investors keen on lower stock prices, declining volatility.

6 Palestinian prisoners tunneled out of high-security Gilboa prison in northern Israel earlier this week.

Pakistan presses for common stance, China says Afghanistan at crossroads of history, Iran opposes foreign interference.

Formation of new government comes after months of political deadlock.

Officials in Khartoum tell Anadolu Agency that they want Ethiopia to sign treaty, exchange data to avoid human, economic losses downstream.

School access restricted in volatile regions, hampering efforts to support children affected by violence.

33 children, 12 women among people killed, says Syrian Network for Human Rights.

In 33-member Afghan caretaker Cabinet, only handful of portfolios given to non-ethnic Pashtuns.

German foreign minister urges Iran's new government to speed up return to nuclear talks.

Number of casualties could rise, says health minister.

Law to speed up deportations, impose penalties on NGOs that carry out migrant rescue operations without permission.

Filippo Grandi received by Turkish president, discusses issues related to Syria, Afghanistan.

Ashraf Ghani says leaving was only way to save Kabul and he regrets that he 'could not make it end differently'.

11 additional fatalities occurred in New Orleans between Aug. 30 and Sept. 6.

Person found selling white flag at gate of mission's building in Kabul.

Russian-brokered deal includes surrendering all light weapons to regime forces.

Foreign Ministry spokesman says Beijing hopes for 'open, inclusive' set up in Afghanistan.

If she wins ruling party leadership, Sanae Takaichi, 60, will be 1st woman lawmaker to become prime minister.

In joint statement, 2 sides confirm desire to make progress in areas under discussion.

In the long run, investigation can be opened into government ministers who served at that time, according to Sherpa president.

Politically weakened, Brazil’s president takes part in protests in favor of his government.

Tri-party agreement will help Turkey become bunkering hub for LNG supplies in Eastern Mediterranean, says BOTAS official.

Around 18 million people eligible to vote.

Russian Emergency Ministry says Evgeny Zinichev, 55, died while saving another person's life at training exercise in Arctic.

Army spokesperson calls US 'out-and-out security risk' in South China Sea.

Ex-official faces corruption charges: forgery, bribery, abuse of power.

6 prisoners tunneled out Monday of high-security Gilboa prison in northern Israel.

ECCHR lawyer says documents obtained by Anadolu Agency to be included in investigation if it continues.

Biden to deliver speech this week on plan to stop spread of delta variant, boost COVID-19 vaccinations.

Hours earlier, seismological service reported 4.6 magnitude quake in same region.

Lebanon is facing severe economic downturn, aggravated by country’s political crisis.

Some ministries to be announced later, ministry of women's affairs under consideration, says Taliban spokesman.

Green Bond framework aims at raising €250B at financial markets for post-pandemic recovery in next 5 years.

Federal Criminal Police Office has agreed on deal with Israeli firm NSO Group, according to German newspaper.

Racing in Turkey, Italian rider wins 2nd race of EMX Open's Afyon leg after securing European title with 3rd place in first race.

Court says Lafarge should face investigation on charges of complicity in crimes against humanity for financing Daesh/ISIS.

Taliban resorted to aerial firing to disperse demonstrators who accused Pakistan of supporting Panjshir offensive.

Syrian opposition’s observatory says camp targeted by Russian warplane.

Without adequate funding and support, such ideas will fester, spread, teachers say.

Nicola Sturgeon puts Scotland's independence from UK at top of her government program.

German chancellor attacks coalition partner SPD over potential coalition with far-left Die Linke, as election campaign heats up.

National Unity Government urges local administrators working under military junta 'to resign immediately'.

Qatar says talks ongoing with Taliban on Kabul airport.

Broken tank, burned, damaged Humvees indicate heavy artillery fighting was intense between Taliban and resistance group.