World Bulletin
Tue, 30 Nov 2021 12:15:59 +0300World closing its doors to African countries due to omicron
Many countries have imposed travel bans after variant was first detected in South Africa and Botswana.
Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:25:01 +0300Iran, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan sign gas swap deal
Under trilateral deal, Iran will receive gas from Turkmenistan and deliver an equivalent amount to Azerbaijan.
Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:22:48 +0300Canada detects 2 cases of Omicron COVID variant
Both patients in capital Ottawa, say health officials.
Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:20:16 +0300Hamas to take legal action against UK for declaring it terror group
Palestinian resistance group working with British lawyers on strategy to cancel UK's decision, official says.
Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:18:41 +0300At least 22 killed in attack on displaced people’s camp in DRC
Rebels kill asylum seekers in Ivo camp in northeastern Ituri state.
Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:16:47 +0300Morocco to halt international flights amid fears over Omicron variant
Decision to come into effect at 11.59 pm local time Monday, says country’s health authority.
Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:14:42 +0300Observers say Kyrgyzstan polls 'fair, credible' as opposition cries foul
Preliminary results of Sunday's parliamentary elections have sparked claims of rigging, calls for recount.
Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:13:19 +0300Russia to be main focus of NATO foreign ministers meeting
Top diplomats set to meet in Latvia on Nov. 30 - Dec.1 to talk about pressing security issues.
Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:12:03 +0300India announces new guidelines for international travelers
Health Ministry says mandatory 7-day home quarantine for travelers from countries specified as 'at-risk'.
Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:09:12 +0300OIC decries Israeli president’s visit to Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron
Isaac Herzog forced his way into Ibrahimi Mosque on Sunday to participate in candle-lighting Jewish ceremony.
Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:07:22 +03004 killed, 19 wounded when powerful storm hits Istanbul
Clock tower toppled, roofs take flight, and trees are uprooted when fierce storm ravages city, home to over 15M people.
Mon, 29 Nov 2021 18:51:08 +0300Dutch police arrest couple on plane for Spain as they flee COVID-19 quarantine hotel
Spanish, Portuguese nationals arrested onboard plane to Spain.
Mon, 29 Nov 2021 18:44:59 +0300Up to 2,000 migrants, refugees at Belarusian-Polish border, says UN
International Organization for Migration says estimated 7,000 migrants, refugees in Belarus, and most do not want to go home.
Mon, 29 Nov 2021 18:04:31 +0300EU spends $354B on R&D activities in 2020
Belgium, Sweden were countries allocating highest GDP share for R&D last year.
Mon, 29 Nov 2021 17:44:55 +0300Lebanese protesters block roads amid deep economic crisis
Protesters block roads in Beirut, Tripoli, Sidon and Bekaa.
Mon, 29 Nov 2021 17:43:32 +0300Qatar to send foreign minister to cash-strapped Lebanon for support
Qatar’s emir held talks in Doha with Lebanese president.
Mon, 29 Nov 2021 17:41:35 +0300Russia says no rush for any revisions on OPEC+ output plans
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak's remarks come three days before much-expected meeting of OPEC+ group.
Mon, 29 Nov 2021 17:39:04 +0300Turkish president to pay return visit to UAE in February
Erdogan says steps similar to those in relations with UAE will be taken also in relations with Egypt, Israel.
Mon, 29 Nov 2021 17:20:23 +0300Omicron variant poses 'very high' risk, warns WHO
Consequences of COVID-19 surge driven by new strain may be severe, says global health body.
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:19:23 +0300Russian, Palestinian leaders meet in Sochi
Vladimir Putin, Mahmoud Abbas discuss Palestinian conflict.
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:16:47 +0300Israel says won’t be bound by Iran nuke deal
2015 nuclear deal like ‘sleeping pill for’ us, says Naftali Bennett.
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:15:43 +030098 hopefuls apply to run for Libya’s presidency: Election official
Applications for presidential elections closed Nov. 22.
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:14:41 +0300Euro area business activity accelerates in November
Manufacturing, services PMI post monthly increases.
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:13:31 +0300Germany says ‘ball in Russia’s court’ to resolve disputes with Europe
Foreign Minister Maas says Moscow should take steps to de-escalate tensions, resolve conflict in eastern Ukraine.
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:12:30 +0300China monitors as US Navy destroyer sails through Taiwan Strait
10th mission carried out by US warship in tense Taiwan Strait under Joe Biden administration.
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:05:34 +0300EU ministers discuss rise in COVID-19 cases, Belarus border crisis
Bloc has underestimated challenge of vaccine hesitancy, says Slovenian top diplomat.
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:03:07 +0300European region could see 2M COVID deaths by March: WHO
COVID-19 is leading cause of death across Europe and Central Asia, says WHO, urging stepped-up vaccinations.
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 17:40:40 +0300India's claim of downing jet in 2019 standoff 'pure fantasy': Pakistan
Islamabad reacts to military award given to Indian pilot, says he was captured in Pakistan.
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 17:37:11 +0300US issues biological weapons’ danger warning at UN meeting
American arms control chief says Biological Weapons Convention ignored for 2 decades while threats are severe, growing.
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 17:35:38 +0300Turkey seeks Saudi court order in Khashoggi murder case
Istanbul court asks Saudi authorities to submit copy of final verdict if there is any investigation or trial about fugitives in murder case.
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 17:34:11 +0300Biden orders oil reserve sale to improve supply, lower prices
White House says move is coordinated with China, India, Japan, Korea, UK as 'we exit pandemic'.
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 17:12:01 +0300Leaders of Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan to hold trilateral meeting in Sochi
Putin, Pashinyan, Aliyev to review implementation of agreements on Karabakh on Friday.
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:49:48 +0300Russian, Palestinian presidents to meet on Tuesday
Kremlin says Vladimir Putin, Mahmoud Abbas to discuss situation in Middle East.
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:48:17 +0300Libya prosecutor asks to halt candidacy of Haftar, Gaddafi's son
Military prosecutor says both men wanted for investigation into accusations of killing Libyans.
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:46:41 +0300Venezuela's ruling party claims 20 of 23 governorships in regional, local polls
41.8% of registered voters cast their votes, according to preliminary results released by electoral authority.
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:40:32 +0300Greece engaging in provocative, aggressive actions: Turkish defense minister
In contrast, Turkey carries out all its activities in reasonable, logical, calm manner, says Hulusi Akar.
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:37:13 +0300US market opens with records as Biden taps Powell for Fed
Nasdaq, S&P 500 post new all-time highs shortly after opening bell.
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:35:09 +0300Australia to open borders for foreign travelers, students next month
Prime minister says fully vaccinated citizens of Japan, Korea will be welcome from Dec. 1.
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:33:30 +0300Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai assures Olympic officials she is 'safe and well'
Peng went missing from public view this month after accusing former Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli of sexual assault.
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:28:03 +0300Lebanon ready for talks to end diplomatic row with Persian Gulf states
Lebanese top diplomat says dispute over George Kordahi's comment on Saudi campaign in Yemen 'exaggerated'.
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:26:35 +0300Iran says 9 soldiers killed in clashes with US Navy in Persian Gulf
IRGC Navy commander says there have been many direct clashes with US forces.
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:25:01 +0300Russia accuses Ukraine of raising tensions in Donbas
Kremlin spokesman says West engaged in smear campaign to paint Russia as threatening peaceful solution in region.
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 17:57:12 +0300Everyone will be jabbed, recovered, or die by winter's end: German minister
Jens Spahn calls on everyone to get vaccinated, booster shots amid sharp rise in coronavirus infections in Germany.
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 17:54:28 +0300Car drives into parade in US state of Wisconsin, 5 killed
Over 40 people injured in incident, scene 'still fluid,' say police.
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 09:44:05 +0300Libyan premier Dbeibeh applies for presidential bid
Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh vows to serve public as he applies to run for presidency.
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 09:39:31 +0300Incumbent leader Radev wins presidential elections in Bulgaria
Rumen Radev received 63.9 % of votes, according to Alphe Research’s poll.
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 09:37:56 +0300Car drives into parade in US state of Wisconsin, more than 20 injured
Police say there are ‘some fatalities’ as 11 adults, 12 children taken to hospitals.
Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:52:06 +0300Protests block French army convoy in Burkina Faso
Demonstrators suspect French military of supporting terrorists.
Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:50:26 +0300Hunger continues to rise in Yemen: WFP
WFP says Yemeni conflict devastates ‘millions of families'.
Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:48:43 +0300Sudan’s civilian coalition opposes deal to reinstate PM Hamdok
Sources say Hamdok will be reinstalled after deal with military.
Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:45:20 +0300Indian man on mission to fill potholes after his son dies in road mishap
When his son died in 2015, Bilhore says he did not cry, instead decided to make Mumbai pothole-free city.
Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:43:02 +0300Iran's top private airline says hit by cyberattack
Cyberattack targets Mahan Air’s internal systems.
Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:40:58 +0300China downgrades diplomatic ties with Lithuania over Taiwan
Move comes after Taiwan opened de facto embassy in Baltic nation on Thursday.
Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:39:26 +0300Taliban says humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan predates group’s rise to power
Comments in response to US envoy's assertions about cut in aid following military takeover by Taliban.
Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:36:54 +0300Tennis player reappears after accusing former senior Chinese official of sexual assault
Peng Shuai disappeared from public on Nov. 2 after sex-assault allegations against ex-top government official.
Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:32:42 +0300Unknown people attack Iran's Consulate General in Hamburg, Germany
Unidentified persons threw flammable materials at consulate's iron gate, according to police.
Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:29:28 +0300Car bomb blast near Somali Security Ministry kills 1 journalist, wounds another
Somali-based al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist group al-Shabaab claims responsibility for attack in Horn of African country.
Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:27:10 +0300Turkey rescues 7 citizens held in eastern Libya for 2 years
Citizens have returned home safely, says Foreign Ministry.
Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:25:40 +0300Jordanian lawmakers slam UK terror label of Hamas
UK Home Secretary Priti Patel banned Hamas as “terrorist” organization.
Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:23:46 +0300Experts call for 'round the year action' to tackle New Delhi air pollution
Severe air pollution aggravates problems in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients, they say.
Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:16:52 +0300Pushbacks, violence against migrants from Greek forces continue
Latest footage shows Greek Coast Guards pointing guns at refugees, battering, pushing them into Turkish territorial waters.
Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:14:04 +0300Flooding, mudslide claims 4 victims in Canada's British Columbia province
‘Atmospheric river' claims thousands of livestock.
Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:10:34 +0300Sudan military signs deal to reinstate ousted PM Hamdok
Deal puts end to political crisis that threatened to undermine Sudan’s transition.
Sat, 20 Nov 2021 19:13:43 +0300Yemen rebels claim drone attacks on Saudi cities
Houthis say attacks target Aramco facilities in Jeddah.
Sat, 20 Nov 2021 19:12:03 +0300Iraq’s KRG, US stress importance of implementing Sinjar deal
Agreement stipulates ending presence of PKK terrorist organization in Sinjar.
Sat, 20 Nov 2021 19:10:02 +0300Malaysia's largest travel fair MATTA kicks off
Turkey promotes Black Sea, Istanbul, Cappadocia throughout 2-day event in Malaysia.
Sat, 20 Nov 2021 19:02:52 +0300Protests against COVID-19 restrictions turn violent in Netherlands
At least 2 people injured after police intervention, say media reports.
Sat, 20 Nov 2021 19:00:37 +0300US vows to continue confronting Iran
US Secretary of Defense addresses Manama Dialogue conference in Bahrain.
Sat, 20 Nov 2021 18:56:56 +03001,149 Palestinian minors detained by Israel this year: NGO
World Children's Day is celebrated globally on 20th of November every year.
Sat, 20 Nov 2021 18:55:16 +0300Iraq denies extending date for US troop withdrawal
Baghdad, Washington agreed in July on US troop withdrawal by end of this year.
Sat, 20 Nov 2021 18:51:33 +0300Georgia’s jailed former leader Saakashvili ends 50-day hunger strike
Decision comes after authorities agree to transfer ex-president to military hospital.
Sat, 20 Nov 2021 18:19:36 +0300India tops world in road deaths, injuries
Country has 1% of world's vehicles but 11% of global deaths from accidents.
Sat, 20 Nov 2021 18:16:51 +0300Shopping frenzy turns into global phenomenon with Black Friday: Expert
Development of computer, internet technology has brought changes in people's shopping habits, says Istanbul-based author.
Sat, 20 Nov 2021 18:15:19 +0300Palestine rejects UK terror label of Hamas
UK Home Secretary Priti Patel banned Hamas as 'terrorist' organization.
Sat, 20 Nov 2021 18:13:32 +0300Chile goes to polls amid deep political polarization
Elections in wake of impeachment trial against President Sebastian Pinera, process of drafting new Constitution.
Sat, 20 Nov 2021 18:11:52 +0300Taliban claim collecting $270M revenue in Afghanistan
Finance Ministry to pay all outstanding salaries, pensions in one go, blaming Ghani government for failing to pay retirees.
Sat, 20 Nov 2021 18:10:02 +0300Palestinian factions urge UK parliament not to ban Hamas
UK Home Secretary Priti Patel banned Hamas as “terrorist” organization.
Sat, 20 Nov 2021 18:07:29 +0300Sudanese protester dies of wounds, death toll rises to 40: Medics
Sudanese have been protesting against the Oct. 25 military takeover.
Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:44:10 +0300YPG/PKK rocket attacks kill 3 civilians, wound 10 in northern Syria
Terror group fired 6 rockets on city of Afrin, according to Turkish authorities.
Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:41:42 +0300EU dodges issue of Dutch journalist fleeing Greece over threats
Journalist Ingeborg Beugel faced 'intense hate campaign' after confronting Greek premier about migrant pushbacks.
Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:40:10 +0300Hamas slams UK's intention to label it as 'terrorist organization'
Group says Britain continues 'favoring aggressor at the expense of victims'.
Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:36:22 +0300India to repeal 3 farm laws after months of protests
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces decision in national address.
Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:35:18 +0300Kremlin slams draft resolution by US congressmen to end recognition of Putin's presidency after 2024
Spokesman Peskov says initiative 'unacceptable' and demonstrates 'US direct interference in internal affairs of other countries'.
Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:33:50 +0300Palestine hails UN resolution affirming its sovereignty over natural resources
157 countries voted in favor of resolution, while 7, including US, Canada, Israel, opposed.
Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:32:05 +0300At least 8 dead, 13 wounded in Somalia market blast
No group has yet claimed responsibility for attack in Somalia's South West State.
Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:30:50 +0300NATO urges Russia to show transparency about its military build-up
NATO chief Stoltenberg says alliance closely monitoring situation near Ukraine’s border, continues to support Kyiv.
Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:28:27 +0300Russian, Belarusian presidents discuss migrant crisis on Belarus-Poland border
Putin, Lukashenko in phone conversation slam 'unacceptable, cruel' actions by Poland border guards against migrants.
Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:26:23 +0300Russia hits new record number of daily COVID-19 deaths
Russia's mortality rate remains high despite dropping cases.
Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:24:11 +0300Biden hosts Mexican, Canadian leaders for North American summit
'We have to drive an inclusive economic recovery and make sure all of our people share in the benefits,' says US president.
Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:17:12 +0300New York mayor-elect vows to rebuild trust between police, New Yorkers
Mayor-elect Eric Adams outlines goals for public safety, post-pandemic recovery.
Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:15:33 +0300Iran berates new US sanctions over ‘meddling’ in 2020 elections
Foreign Ministry says sanctions 'continuation of Trump’s failed maximum pressure policy'.
Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:13:50 +0300Iran-IAEA conflict brewing over nuke sites ahead of Vienna talks
New IAEA report notes uptick in Iran's nuclear enrichment, Tehran calls it 'politically-motivated'.
Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:11:15 +0300Hundreds of Iraqis stuck at Belarus-Poland border return home
Planes carrying Iraqi citizens land at Erbil and Baghdad international airports.
Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:08:52 +0300NATO calls on new German government to back nuclear deterrence
Stoltenberg tells prospective coalition partners that NATO’s nuclear umbrella essential for Europe’s security.
Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:06:36 +0300Belarus clears migrant camps at Polish border
Migrants mostly from Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan and Iran.
Fri, 19 Nov 2021 20:43:23 +0300Putin accuses West of escalating tension in Black Sea
Russian president says West started taking Russia's warnings on red lines more seriously.
Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:41:35 +0300EU court rules against Poland over judicial independence
Poland's legal rules allowing gov't to appoint, dismiss second judges to higher criminal courts violate EU law, says court.
Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:39:24 +0300Armenian forces open fire on Azerbaijani army positions
2 Azerbaijani soldiers injured in attacks targeting Azerbaijani army posts on state border, says Defense Ministry.
Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:37:26 +0300Israel demolishes 3 Palestinian structures in West Bank
Israeli authorities cite lack of building permits for demolitions.
Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:36:22 +0300Ukraine's daily coronavirus death toll hits new maximum
838 people die of COVID-19 in Ukraine in one day, pushing death toll to 77,985.