Parliament member says target depends on country's financial condition, as pandemic wreaks havoc on government's budget.

Journalist held in late February during anti-coup protest coverage placed in solitary confinement at Insein Prison.

Anti-terror units simultaneously raid 15 addresses in 10 districts, hold suspects allegedly linked to conflict zones.

Sergey Lavrov’s comments follow meeting with his Armenian counterpart in Yerevan.

Accident involving trailer, taxi, bus took place on Kampala - Kigali highway which connects Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya.

Besides aiding poor in Turkey, Humanitarian Relief Foundation targets to deliver 250,000 food parcels across globe.

All tourism workers to be vaccinated, certification criteria for accommodation facilities made stricter, says minister.

Decision ‘null and void’ attempt to rewrite history with political motives, says Turkish Foreign Ministry.

Single shot enough to trigger strong immune response, efficiency at 79.4%, says Russian Direct Investment Fund.

After US signals support, top EU official says bloc open for talks on proposals to address COVID-19 crisis.

Social events, dining-in prohibited, says official.

Deputy foreign minister says Turkey expects Greece to improve rights, living standards for Turkish minority.

Development comes less than month after President Denis Sassou-Nguesso won 4th consecutive term.

England holding local elections, while Scotland and Wales to choose new members of devolved parliament.

Prioritizing relations with international organizations is part of Turkmenistan's foreign policy, says Ishanguly Amanlyev.

US Trade Representative says Biden administration 'will actively participate in' WTO negotiations.

Human Rights Watch accuses police of violating procedural practices to push children and adults to Italy.

African Business Heroes, flagship of Jack Ma Foundation awards $1.5M to 10 young business heroes chosen from a TV show every year.

77-year-old was feted as leader of freedom movement after Syed Ali Geelani.

Company needs to review ban within 6 months from date of decision, says Oversight Board.

It is Germany’s 'eternal responsibility' to keep alive memories of Nazi crimes from World War II, says chancellor.

Clashes erupted last week over control of local water distribution network.

Houthi rebel group says it will accept such a humanitarian agreement.

Lebanon blames Israeli preconditions for postponement.

Supplies to be distributed among needy in Idlib, surrounding areas.

Palestine has recorded 328,577 coronavirus cases, including 3,588 fatalities.

Number of mechanical mine-clearing equipment sent to Azerbaijan rises to 7, says Turkish National Defense Ministry.

Jaishankar says he will join sessions on Wednesday virtually.

A number of security personnel killed, injured in attack.

Gunmen attacked Banibangou town located in Niger’s Tillaberi region, near Malian border.

Volkan Bozkir says sustained, expanded cross-border aid response is essential to address humanitarian needs in NW Syria.

Regulation applies to travelers from all countries but Australia, Brunei, mainland China, New Zealand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau.

Students from various educational institutions launch 'do not go to school and drop out' campaign against military rule.

Couple say 'we no longer believe we can grow together as a couple' in announcing divorce.

Latest fall in US dollar's value comes as Iran, major world powers continue talks in Vienna to salvage 2015 nuclear deal.

Bharatiya Janata Party, All India Trinamool Congress blame each other for violence after West Bengal elections result.

Targets of threats included regional, federal MPs, authorities say.

Revenue from vaccines came at $4.9B in first quarter of this year.

Pakistan accuses Indian border forces of crossing border in Sialkot, resorting to mortar shelling.

Duterte says he aims to encourage people to receive vaccine shot to stop spread of coronavirus.

Legislator, cops were hiding at house in Bago Region, 4th police defector in hospital after losing both arms, media reports.

Section of metro overpass fell due to broken beam, says mayor of Mexico City.

Saudi crown prince recently announced foreign policy changes, yet many impediments remain to achieving better relations.

WHO chief says COVAX urgently needs 20M vaccine doses for low-income countries.

European leaders should press India to reverse its abusive, discriminatory policies, say international organizations.

US telecommunications company had bought AOL for $4.4B in 2015, Yahoo for $4.5B in 2017.

'Independent judiciary is critical to healthy democracy,' says vice president.

Country has placed orders of total 30M jabs, says official.

12 Taliban insurgents killed, 18 in Bala Bulok district of Farah province, Defense Ministry says.

Media rights group says 90 cases registered in 2020 with police involved in 58 incidents followed by lawyers, officials.

Soberana 02, Abdala in Phase III clinical trials, efficacy data expected by June.

11 migrants drowned Sunday off coast of Libya, says Norwegian Refugee Council.

Israeli president gave Netanyahu until May 4 to form government.

Nearly 20 people sent to hospitals after sustaining wide range of injuries, says official.

Food sector to reopen with certain rules while night curfew shortens for another hour.

Kachin Independent Army's claim comes amid ongoing military crackdown on anti-coup protesters.

Caseload in Southeast Asian country crosses 15,000 with 106 coronavirus-related deaths.

4 suspects arrested in connection with case, authorities say.

7th Ottoman Sultan's sophisticated character and achievements in many domains make his legacy long-lasting.

Jurgen Habermas decides not to accept Sheikh Zayed Book Award due to human rights concerns.

More than 923,000 children of 1 to 20 years have been infected since March 2020.

Iran says timing of leaks indicates Saudi, Israeli involvement to disrupt Vienna talks.

500 food packages distributed in Goma, as many to be given away in capital Kinshasa, according to official.

New immigration plan accused of being 'unworkable, cruel and potentially unlawful'.

During pandemic, women were generally earning less, saving less, holding insecure jobs, says ILO official.

It is an 'unfortunate' decision, says Ismail Haniyeh.

Iraqi authorities blame Daesh/ISIS terror group for attacks.

Turkey leaves behind countries including China, Brazil, India, South Africa with liquidity support to GDP ratio of 9.4%.

Anadolu Agency reporter from West Bank crosses fence to perform Friday prayer at holy site.

Banks, development partners pledge over $17B to address rising hunger on African continent and to improve food security.

No tsunami warning issued following quake off Miyagi state.

Argentine couple turned in careers to begin journey from southern Argentina to Alaska.

Counting of votes in local elections for 4 states, 1 union territory to be held on May 2.

Variants detected in commercial capital Karachi.

Palestinian leader Abbas expresses sorrow over loss of lives during religious holiday celebration in northern Israel.

US to avoid seeking 'grand bargain' with Pyongyang, adopt 'practical approach,' says White House.

At least 31 Kyrgyz people were killed, 134 wounded in 2 days of clashes over control of local water distribution network.

Foreign aid continue to arrive as exponential rise in new infections batters country.

At least 39 people killed, 134 wounded in 2-day clashes along disputed segment of Kyrgyz-Tajik border.

UN calls on Central African country to investigate human rights violations.

Argentine president announces restriction extensions after new daily death toll record.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tatar showed why federation models will go nowhere and proposed 2-state solution, says premier.

Historic town of Kemaliye, Midyat and surrounding area enter UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List.

Weapons, ammunition, IEDs detected, destroyed in Operations Pence-Simsek, Pence-Yildirim, says National Defense Ministry.

US president’s ‘recent statement was not intended to impact Turkey's sovereign immunity,’ says State Department spokesperson.

Police officer accuses Daesh/ISIS of staging attack.

New restrictions to be imposed on drop boxes, vote-by-mail.

Group calls on Indian Muslims to show humanitarian quality despite ‘prejudice being directed towards them’.

Foreign Ministry calls on Israeli government to end 'obstructive' stance, respect 1995 Oslo Interim Agreement.

Two countries can enter new chapter of cooperation to achieve regional peace, says Iran’s Foreign Ministry.

Palestinian president says Tel Aviv did not give clear answer on allowing elections in Jerusalem.

Domestic helper, 39, tests positive for N501Y mutant strain which has high transmissibility, says Department of Health.

Jamaat-e-Islami chief Sirajul Haq appeals to nation to remember Palestinians in Ramadan prayers.

US, Brazil and India are most-affected countries, global recoveries surge past 87.5M.

103 also injured during celebrations of Jewish Lag B'Omer holiday.

Lab tests find plitidepsin to be 27.5 times better at reducing virus replication than remdesivir.

UN secretary-general says aim is to have another 5+1 meeting to move process forward on decades-old Cyprus issue.

Pro-democracy protests continue in towns and cities since Feb.1 military takeover.

New chapter starts in EU-UK relations after concluding all steps of Brexit.

WHO Europe regional chief says vaccine saving lives, cautions Indian-like battle against coronavirus can happen anywhere.