Leading Hamas figure says cease-fire is in fragile state and resolving problems crucial to strengthening it.

During his presidential campaign against Biden, country’s 45th president nicknamed his successor ‘Sleepy Joe’.

3 possible scenarios for ‘change bloc’ government, which is set to be approved Sunday if it maintains 61 seats in Knesset.

Police attack worshippers with batons, injuring 10.

Two leaders will exchange views on international and domestic situations.

'That's a historic step, the largest single purchase and donation of COVID-19 vaccines,' says US president.

Russian watchdog accuses social media platform and messaging app of refusing to delete banned content.

OIC head’s remarks come during meeting with Afghan hajj minister before gathering of religious scholars in Saudi Arabia.

Luigi Di Maio says Italy proud to have supported signing of Association Agreement between EU, Ukraine.

'Continue as you propose but as Archbishop of Munich and Freising,' pope says.

Somalia severed diplomatic ties with Kenya last December, accusing Nairobi of meddling in its internal affairs.

EU lawmakers urge bloc to support lifting intellectual property rights on COVID-related drugs, abolish export controls.

With 1.2M deaths, 55M cases, Europe accounts for over 30% of all infections, fatalities globally: WHO regional head.

His relatives, colleagues, admirers visit Chingiz Aitmatov's grave in Bishkek to commemorate him.

Both navies working together to ensure safe, secure maritime environment in region, says Pakistani statement.

1 person also injured in attack on al-Nour village, northern Kirkuk province.

Gosiame Thamara Sithole breaks Guinness World record.

New facility is expected to start gold casting process in last quarter of next year, says industry minister.

Country also aims to produce 4.1 bln. cubic feet per day of gas in onshore and offshore fields to meet increasing gas demand.

Over 3.2M voters will elect 45 members for Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly.

Up to 20 warships, support vessels and submarines, and 20 aircraft to participate in exercises.

Ousted state counsellor misused her authority, accepted $600,000 from Yangon's ex-chief minister: Anti-Corruption Commission.

3 of injured civilians are in critical condition, says Syria Civil Defense.

3 Palestinians from security unit killed by Israeli raid in Jenin, West Bank.

Turkey ranks 10th with more than 31.59M jabs administered across country.

More than half of Algeria’s 43 million population eligible to vote in June 12 polls.

Firm was linked to British prime minister’s former top adviser.

130 terrorists killed in ongoing offensive against al-Shabaab, says army.

Relatives of Ratko Mladic's many victims welcome final decision with tears of joy.

Approval of new vaccine for emergency use will expand supplies from China.

Abduction of children has become new and alarmingly regular tactic by armed groups involved in conflict, says rights group.

Search, rescue operation under way, says Bulgarian Defense Ministry.

Assad regime media claim attacks launched by Israeli forces on capital Damascus, Homs.

State Department changes advisories for countries including Olympics host Japan, Germany, France and Turkey.

Russian foreign minister says Turkey's involvement in Karabakh settlement 'stabilizing factor'.

Seven candidates in fray faced off in second of three debates, focusing on key issues and trading barbs.

Turkey ranks 10th with more than 31.37M jabs administered across country.

Websites of Anadolu Agency, CNN, NYT, Financial Times as well as Amazon, Reddit are affected by outage.

Group of Armenian armed forces infiltrates Azerbaijani territory, says Defense Ministry.

Body of Sarah Everard, 33, was found in March, a week after she went missing.

Singapore’s foreign minister expresses disappointment over 'very very slow' progress on resolving ongoing crisis.

2 people arrested over incident in public appearance in Drome, southeastern France.

Tons of illicit drugs, currencies and cryptocurrency worth $48M seized in operation across 16 countries.

Israel’s practice 'act of illegal collective punishment, direct violation of international law,' says Malaysian group.

Sadyr Japarov to discuss current issues, bilateral cooperation with Turkish counterpart, says Kyrgyz official.

Family 'targeted because of their Muslim faith' by truck driver in Ontario, say police.

Mucilage in Sea of Marmara caused by increase in temperature, stillness at sea, pollution.

Paris Agreement to be sent to parliament for approval, says premier.

Some 86% of patients with deadly fungal infection had contracted COVID-19, according to health minister.

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent says young people suffering stress, grief, loneliness from pandemic.

Kremlin's concerns heighten over Washington's use of dollar as economic, political weapon.

UN special rapporteurs say Belarus is 'black hole' for media freedoms after 'egregious attacks'.

If achieved, he will beat Elon Musk's SpaceX, Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic.

Turkish foreign minister writes op-ed for French daily L'Opinion prior to his visit to country.

At least 60 people injured in collision between 2 trains in southern Sindh province.

Delhi starts easing lockdown restrictions as of Monday.

Mercenaries booby-trapped streets, houses and yards in Libya.

Col. Nebras Farman was attacked by unidentified gunmen, say Iraqi sources.

Turkey ranks 10th with more than 30.87M jabs administered across country.

Left-wing candidate calls to defend vote in country.

Airports in country served 467,160 planes – including overflights – in 1st 5 months, data shows.

Leader of Catholic Church says he is following news of ‘upsetting discovery of the remains of 215 children’

Minister says country enters critical 3rd phase of pandemic with 36 deaths and 1,310 new cases registered in past 24 hours.

WHO adviser cites IMF study that 40% of global population being vaccinated would have over $9T economic benefit.

86 soldiers, 29 civilians also wounded by land mine explosions, according to Azerbaijani authorities.

Archdiocese says Cardinal Reinhard Marx sent resignation letter to Pope Francis on May 21.

Washington told Oslo it changed practice of surveilling allies in 2014, according to Prime Minister Erna Solberg.

Authorities say 22 men, 59 women rescued by fishermen off Aceh beach.

Blast near revered shrine killed 2, injured 23 others.

Talks on prisoner swap between Israel, Hamas expected in Cairo next week.

'We are in constant, good contact with Muslims in Germany,' says Interior Ministry.

Conference to focus on general elections in Libya, withdrawal of foreign forces.

Decision in response to conditions set by ECOWAS, which suspended Mali’s membership in response to recent coup.

Azerbaijan Grand Prix to run over 51 laps at Baku City Circuit.

Supreme leader says some candidates were 'wronged' during vetting process for June 18 election.

UN Refugee Agency head says Denmark's actions to 'evade responsibility' run counter to spirit of 1951 Refugee Convention.

New data shows Delta variant could also lead to increased risk of hospitalization compared to Alpha variant.

Some women were pregnant, some were planning their weddings while others lost their entire families in Israeli bombs.

Negative PCR or antigen test result for COVID-19 taken in last 7 days required to pass through border gates.

3 people also injured in explosion in recently liberated Kalbajar region.

13th and 14th century poet Yunus Emre is symbol of human values, love and social peace.

Charges pressed against 285 detainees.

Biden, Erdogan to 'discuss the full range of bilateral and regional issues,' says White House.

WHO says Africa must boost critical care capacity to prevent health facilities from being overwhelmed.

Turkey ranks 11th with more than 29.7M jabs given across country.

Leaders of Yamina and Yesh Atid parties to split job of premier if new government receives vote of confidence.

Int'l Labor Organization says pandemic crisis far from over, work shortfall to continue despite jobs growth.

Leading mycologist Arunaloke Chakrabarti says country recording an ‘exponential rise’ of Mucormycosis this year.

Philippe Lazzarini visits families threatened with eviction in Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood.

Ankara supports investigation, all possible steps that may be taken by court, says Turkish parliament speaker.

Turkey ranks 10th with over 29.42M jabs administered.

Herzog receives 87 votes of 120 Knesset members.

It is second-highest-ever May figure, says trade minister.

Ethiopia has several rivers other than Nile River, expert tells Anadolu Agency.

Palestinian Foreign Ministry summons ambassadors of UK, Austria, Czech Republic, Bulgarian ambassadors.

US president marks solemn centenary of mass atrocities, says 'literal hell was unleashed' by rampaging white mob.

Coming along with hail, tornado hits northeastern Heilongjiang province on Tuesday evening.

Meeting to be held next week in Cairo, state-run newspaper reports.

Former leaders, ministers, officials express serious concern over ‘unfounded’ accusation of anti-Semitism.

Turkey ranks 10th with over 29.18M jabs administered.