Turkiye aims to establish ties with African peoples directly, based on mutual respect, in interest of African peoples.

Turkiye, Azerbaijan are two 'brotherly countries' that share common history, culture, sorrow, joys, says Turkish vice president.

Mustafa Varank speaks to AA on sidelines of Teknofest Azerbaijan.

250 soldiers killed over past day alone, according to Ukrainian General Staff.

Turkiye strongly supports Azerbaijan's efforts to establish lasting peace with Armenia, says President Erdogan at Teknofest in capital Baku.

Zircon missile successfully launched in Arctic Barents Sea, says Defense Ministry.

Azerbaijan seen as first parliamentary republic in Muslim East.

Meeting takes place ahead of Turkish president's scheduled visit to Azerbaijan later Saturday.

Moscow will continue to help Damascus reclaim all its territory, says Russian foreign minister.

Racist far-right attack in Solingen killed 5 members of Turkish family in 1993 amid growing resentment against foreigners.

Event in Dublin held as part of May 21-27 Turkish Cuisine Week.

'We take every NATO member's concern seriously,' says Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto.

At least 26 civilians were killed, 108 others injured in massacre in Sarajevo.

Sweden, Finland should end their support of terrorism if they want to join NATO, says Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu.

Russian Foreign Ministry says it expressed protest to Croatian ambassador over expulsion of Russian diplomat from Zagreb.

At least 37 people injured after 10-story building collapsed in southwestern city of Abadan on Monday.

Berlin agrees to send heavy weapons to Ukraine, take hard line against Russia, but experts warn of dangerous escalation.

Israeli sniper directly fired bullet at Abu Akleh’s head while she was trying to escape, says Public Prosecution’s report.

China, Russia vote in opposition, effectively nixing resolution; council's 13 other members vote in favor.

Ukraine's resolution on Russian health attacks passes by 88 votes to 12 against with 53 abstentions, counter proposal from Moscow defeated.

White House Middle East coordinator and State Department’s energy envoy arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to meet with senior Saudi officials.

Despite number of personnel, ammunition and military equipment, enemy has failed to achieve its goal so far, says official.

Supplies of baby formula became scarce after closure of Abbott Laboratories’ Sturgis, Michigan plant.

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Sweden, Finland should respond to Turkiye's demands to join Madrid summit as candidate countries, says Stoltenberg.

Bill criminalizing normalization of ties with Israel passed unanimously by parliament.

There are 120 guns for every 100 Americans, says recent report.

Berlin will continue to take political, economic and military measures to achieve cease-fire, diplomatic solution to war, says Olaf Scholz.

Iran's foreign minister speaks about Vienna nuclear talks at World Economic Forum in Davos.

External conditions for Russian economy still challenging, considerably constraining economic activity, bank says.

More than 140M Twitter users affected, official says.

Starting from late 19th century, over 150,000 indigenous children forcibly taken away from their families, enrolled in boarding schools in Canada.

Experts say many victims do not trust Germany’s justice system, government not doing enough to address police violence.

Meeting of Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul was highest point in negotiation process, says Dmytro Kuleba.

Volume of trade between Turkiye and Africa has grown from $5.4 billion to $25.3 billion in 2020.

Welfare service Barnevernet criticized by families, activists, lawyers for its controversial decisions.

French ambassador says it is not right to blame France for all of the continent’s problems.

Stoltenberg addresses news conference with Chair of Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Dzaferovic in Brussels.

As almost half of African states signed agreements on cooperation in defense industry with Turkiye, so far 14 states imported various weapons and military vehicles.

Magdalena Andersson says she looks forward to continuing dialogue with Turkiye while consultations continue in Turkish capital.

AT-4 anti-tank weapons, other arms, equipment found in terrorist hideouts, says National Defense Ministry.

Despite repeated calls from Turkiye to end Sweden's link with terror groups, Stockholm continues abetting PKK/YPG terrorists.

Current international financial system is 'colonial' and punishes developing countries, says expert.

US move to deprive investors of Russia's payments damage confidence in Western financial system, Russian Finance Ministry says.

Opposition calls on British prime minister to resign over COVID-19 lockdown parties.

With new proposal, bloc trying to close loopholes that allow restrictive measures to be evaded.

Russian forces have also injured 433 children since Feb. 24, according to Ukrainian prosecutor general's office.

Ankara has objected to membership bids of Stockholm, Helsinki, criticized them for tolerating, supporting terrorist groups.

24 migrants rescued from sinking of boat that reportedly departed from Zuwara, Libya.

Ankara, Tel Aviv agree to bring new synergy to bilateral relations in many fields, says Cavusolgu.

US outbreak does not rise to 'the level of the kind of concern that existed with COVID-19,' says president.

Sweden, Finland to continue bilateral, tripartite negotiations with Ankara, says Prime Minister Andersson.

Figure propelled by war in Ukraine, other deadly conflicts, says UNHCR.

Tedros says COVID-19 pandemic far from over, urges support for universal health care.

Dollar/ruble exchange rate falls to 57.1 as of 12.30 GMT.

Turkiye's policy on Africa is based on many different soft power tools such as trade relations, humanitarian aid, flight diplomacy, media, cultural diplomacy, education.

Kremlin spokesman says Russia does not block ground routes for export of grain from Ukraine.

Gold gains 1.9%, silver 3%, palladium 1.2%, platinum 1.4%.

First in-person meeting after 2-year hiatus due to pandemic.

150 killed over past day, according to Ukrainian General Staff.

Nearly 30 Turkish firms taking part in project, says Turkish president.

‘Any company leaving Russia is welcome to move to Ukraine market, companies would benefit by truly supporting freedom,’ says Zelenskyy.

Country confirms 4 monkeypox cases so far, all related to same festival in Antwerp city.

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Turkish firm Nurol Makina, which signed contract with 4 countries for the vehicle, makes 1st delivery to Chad.

LUNA's collapse causes instability in coin market.

Jeffry Flake told warning was unacceptable, created misperception about Turkiye, according to Foreign Ministry sources.

Foreign Ministry advises Turkish citizens living in US to avoid gatherings with wide participation for their safety.

Emin Yogurtcuoglu photographed desert-eared lark, recorded as Turkiye's 496th species.

Hulusi Akar, Gen. Qamar Bajwa hold meeting in garrison city of Rawalpindi.

Pakistani foreign minister visits China as longtime allies mark 71 years of diplomatic ties.

Turkish President Erdogan speaks to NATO Secretary Stoltenberg, says Communications Directorate.

1.5 million forced to leave homeland by Russian Empire; 500,000 perished.

High incentives from governments to households and fragile sectors raise public debts.

It is Turkiye's 'most natural right' to expect support for legitimate struggle against clear security threat, says president.

Veteran Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh killed while covering Israeli raid in Jenin.

Lebanon has been grappling with severe economic crisis since 2019.

Firm's gas delivery dropping to 45.9M cubic meters on Saturday, down from 62.4M on Friday.

Premier Scott Morrison concedes defeat as Labor Party returns to power after almost a decade.

Finnish energy firm does not make payment in rubles, Gazprom says.

‘I am having a hard time understanding the way Russian forces acted,’ says Peremoga resident.

Authorities on alert as over 100 cases recently found in more than a dozen countries around the world.

UN’s migration office says most deaths caused by drowning, harsh environmental conditions.

Ankara urges Stockholm to end financial, political and weapon support to terror groups.

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says decision to end operation does not to contribute to restoration of security.

276 million live on breadline; figure may increase by 47 million, says head of millers group.

State Department urges 'dialogue to continue, and for parties to intensify their diplomatic engagements'.

German Chancellor says Berlin will enhance economic ties, energy cooperation with Gulf nation.

Just 2 in 10 adults believe US heading in right direction generally, or that economy is good.

British health secretary says more doses of vaccine effective against monkeypox procured.

Tough contest expected between Premier Scott Morrison's Liberal Party and opposition leader Anthony Albanese's Labour Party.

Bloc aims to support Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, conflict-affected people in Myanmar.

All products removed from list of export restrictions announced by British authorities in December 2021.

Gov't to deploy up to 1,400 troops for UN’s peacekeeping mission for another year at cost of $479M.

As NATO is preparing to incorporate new members into its body, the alliance is turning into an organization on which the sun never sets with the new alliances formed by the US and UK.

Defense Minister Shoygu says NATO's growing military activities create threats for Russia.

Japanese defense minister's warning comes after US voiced similar concerns ahead of Biden's weekend visit to Seoul, Tokyo.

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Child labor could rise in 2022, says report underlining need for social protection.

Social Democratic Party's precondition for Swedish premier to be elected was 'agreement' it made with independent MP Kakabaveh to help YPG/PKK, says foreign affairs editor.