Tension escalates along Ukrainian border amid fears of possible Russian invasion.

No group claimed responsibility for kidnapping.

Statement by External Affairs Ministry comes a day after US government official says hijab ban ‘violates religious freedom’.

Yemeni demonstrators forced former President Ali Abdullah Saleh out of power in 2011.

Mevlut Cavusoglu, Vladimir Makei also discuss bilateral ties, regional issues over phone.

US, Australia, India, Japan urge Myanmar military leader to release detainees.

Government promises more powers to police to remove protesters.

After February 2021 coup, Myanmar one of world's most dangerous places for health workers, says The Lancet report.

Destroyed infrastructure, communication networks hampering rescue efforts, authorities say.

Palestinians hold weekly rallies in different areas across occupied West Bank to protest illegal Jewish settlements.

Assets to be used for aiding Afghan people, subject to litigation by victims of 9/11 attacks, according to White House.

Sergey Shoygu, Bena Wallace discuss measures to ease tensions in Europe.

Most European countries began easing COVID measures amid high vaccination rates, despite increasing daily cases.

Tripartite meeting held at UNIFIL headquarters, says Israeli army.

YPG/PKK terror group's malicious attack targeted Ulvan family's house, killed 3 children.

De-escalation of crisis 'very important,' says Finland's foreign minister.

Stoltenberg says expects NATO leaders to take decision in spring to deploy more troops in southeastern part of alliance.

There's no limit to what women can do in science, says theoretical physicist Tasneem Zehra Hussain, urging greater flexibility in academia.

Muslim women filed petitions against government order banning hijab in colleges.

Country records over 2.48M infections, 4,479 deaths so far, says Health Ministry.

All parties reaffirm their willingness to continue negotiations, says Ukrainian presidency.

'We’re dealing with one of the largest armies in the world,' president says about Russia.

Ukraine should strictly comply with Minsk agreement for de-escalation, says Russian Foreign Ministry.

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US watching situation ‘very carefully,’ says spokeswoman Jen Psaki.

Unidentified assailants fired at Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh's car in Tripoli, reports local media.

Student was heckled by members of right-wing group as she arrived at college in southern Mandya city.

Maram Salem dismisses allegations of antisemitism, says DW restricting criticism of Israel’s policies and actions.

No group has yet claimed responsibility for attack.

President Moon says he is ready to meet with Kim anytime, anywhere.

Russia is Kazakhstan's biggest trade partner, Vladimir Putin says.

Russia, Belarus repel 'external aggression' at Allied Determination-2022 military drill.

Beirut port explosion in 2020 killed 217 people, injured thousands.

Top Russian, British diplomats debate at news conference after meeting in Moscow.

Hefty penalties, arrests against participants and organizers announced.

Security forces closed Supreme Judicial Council's offices on Monday after Saied said draft decree to dissolve council ready.

Prince of Wales is in self-isolation, Clarence House residence says.

Russian 'aggressive actions' blocking parts of Black Sea, Sea of Azov, Kerch Strait are unacceptable, says Foreign Ministry.

NATO chief says he has sent letter to Russian foreign minister in this regard.

Azerbaijani units fired in retaliation, situation stable for now, says Defense Ministry.

Washington, Dhaka will mark 50 years of diplomatic relations this April.

Selcuk Bayraktar and Haluk Bayraktar in Baku to promote Turkiye’s major technology and aviation fair in Azerbaijan.

Situation remains tense but controlled, diplomacy continues to work to reduce tensions, says Ukraine's foreign minister.

Move comes after Naftali Bennett told police only spied on 3 people.

World Health Organization says funding can help end global health emergency this year.

Some 1,000 people have gathered near New Zealand's Parliament since last weekend, according to local media.

China to ‘safeguard national sovereignty, territorial integrity, promote reunification,’ says Defense Ministry.

Investors awaiting January's inflation data in US set for Thursday release.

NATO cannot renege on promises made in 2008 for Ukraine, Georgia to join alliance, says Italy’s top diplomat.

Social distancing rules were extended last week amid fast spread of omicron variant.

Blue berets, mostly trained in Turkiye, receive all-around war training, displaying new strength of country's military.

Mobile games took lion's share of market with $90B, followed by console and computer games, says founder of Turkiye-based gaming agency.

As some 1.9B people worldwide depend on this melted ice for freshwater, new estimates could spell trouble for those populations.

Hyundai apologizes for 'unauthorized' social media post by partner in Pakistan, South Korea expresses 'regret'.

Washington had asked Tokyo to extend energy assistance to ensure stable energy supplies in winter.

It is too evident in the context of this media conflict that it is neither about formal legal reasons nor about media freedom, but the continuation of the geopolitical conflict in the region by other means.

'We cannot lose sight of the long-sought goal of ending the occupation and realizing a two-state solution,' says Guterres.

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Army personnel went missing on Sunday after avalanche hit army patrol.

Russian troops in Belarus to return to permanent posts once joint exercises are complete, says Kremlin.

European Commission reveals plan on turning bloc into leader in semiconductors market by 2030.

Telecommunications minister says schoolteachers directed to inform parents and guardians about safe internet use.

Russia, Belarus to hold joint military exercise on Feb. 10-20.

Prime minister's remarks come after Beijing's new ambassador expresses willingness to repair ties with Canberra.

Self-ruled island nation says sale ‘demonstrates great importance’ Washington continues to place on Taiwan.

Luigi Di Maio and Stephanie Williams exchange views on political situation in country.

Ultimate goal of provocateurs was to seize power by force, weapons, says official.

Meeting called off due to president’s busy schedule, says Ukraine’s foreign minister.

Russian president says he will do ‘everything in his capacity to find acceptable mechanisms’ for resolving tensions.

Dmytro Kuleba says they have taken all scenarios into account regarding the course of the situation.

Geneva meeting aims to help shape global digital transformation agenda ahead of ITU standardization assembly.

Russian prime minister instructs Foreign, Defense ministries to hold talks, sign agreement with Belarus.

Move comes after power struggle following unrest last month.

President says US, NATO prepared if Russian leader chooses to move militarily against Ukraine.

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Andriy Zagorodnyuk warns of full-scale war in case of invasion.

External forces inflaming tensions, complicating efforts for peace in Africa, says African Union commissioner.

Xi Jinping discusses bilateral, international issues with Sadyr Japarov, Andrzej Duda, Halimah Yacob, Alberto Fernandez.

Nikolaou Katsika was correspondent for state news agency AMNA.

Committee set up to review the issue, present recommendations in next summit.

Naftali Bennett, Joe Biden also talk about Iran, Russia-Ukraine tension over phone.

At least 47,888 people displaced by storm, says national disaster management agency.

Opportunities to encourage Chinese foreign direct investment in Argentina will also be discussed.

Pakistani prime minister holds wide-ranging talks with Chinese president in Beijing, says Pakistani Foreign Ministry.

Bennett says Iran remains biggest threat to Israel.

Italy has the most natural gas in Europe with 10 billion cubic meters (47%), Germany follows with 8.7 billion cubic meters.

Journalists work for ARK News in Erbil.

Move comes shortly before protests by Kais Saied’s supporters.

Iran witnesses surge in number of coronavirus infections.

Demonstrators chant ‘Boycott China's genocide Olympics,’ in front of White House.

Gov't announces 2 days of national mourning.

Choguel Kokalla Maiga says France carrying out 'political, media and diplomatic terrorism against our government'.

Xi Jinping meets leaders of Egypt, Serbia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

Call comes shortly after Muqtada al-Sadr’s bloc boycotted session to elect Iraq’s president.

Macky Sall succeeds DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi for 1-year term.

AU summit set to discuss decision to grant Israel observer status.

Johnson, Macron agree diplomatic solutions to current tensions must remain 'overriding priority'.

Reservist officers provide basic military, other training for volunteer civilians to counter possible military threats.

French Muslims raise eyebrows over Forum of the Islam of France's aims, question selection criteria for representatives.

Mike Pence rebukes Trump’s false claims that he had power to overturn 2020 election.