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Fri, 27 Aug 2021 12:00:12 +0300
Local Afghan staff seek safety amid fears of retribution
US asks at least 13 countries to house Afghan refugees while their applications are processed.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 11:57:55 +0300
Taliban proposed that Turkey run Afghanistan's Kabul airport: Turkish president
Deadly attack in Afghan capital shows threat Daesh/ISIS poses to both region and world, says Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 11:14:30 +0300
Turkish Central Bank reserves stand at $105.8B in July
Official reserve assets climb 8.3% compared to previous month, bank says.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:51:31 +0300
International condemnation of terror attacks in Afghanistan pour in
World leaders, officials condemn terror attacks in Kabul, which claimed lives of 90, wounded more than 150 others.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:49:17 +0300
US will 'hunt down terrorists', respond with 'force and precision'
President confirms attacks outside Kabul airport in Afghanistan carried out by ISIS-K terror group, 'archenemy' of Taliban.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:45:25 +0300
Death toll from terror attacks outside Kabul airport reaches 90
Explosions shook Afghan capital on Thursday, leaving more than 150 wounded, and 13 US soldiers killed.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 18:46:31 +0300
Air transport association backs EU Digital COVID Certificate as 'global standard'
It should serve as blueprint for other nations looking to implement digital vaccination certificates, says IARA.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 18:42:19 +0300
Turkey reports no casualties in explosions outside Kabul airport
2 explosions occurred outside Kabul airport, says Turkish Defense Ministry.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 18:22:30 +0300
Explosions outside Kabul airport claim casualties
Citing Taliban, news channel Al-Jazeera says at least 10 people killed, dozens injured.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:29:23 +0300
Moscow court fines Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp for almost half a million dollars
Court demands foreign social networks, apps store data on Russian users on Russian soil.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:27:42 +0300
Germany’s evacuation flights from Kabul could end today
Decision taken due to terror threat at airport, reports say.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:40:51 +0300
Turkey begins Phase 3 trials of homegrown COVID vaccine
Trials of inactive TURKOVAC vaccine candidate conducted in central Kayseri province.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:38:32 +0300
'Turkey could continue to operate at Kabul airport'
Negotiations continue on Turkish civilian experts providing technical support at airport, says presidential spokesperson.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:53:52 +0300
Germany in talks with Taliban for Afghanistan evacuation extension
German officials speaking with Taliban representatives in Qatar, also engaged with int'l partners, says Foreign Ministry.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:51:19 +0300
Tajikistan says inclusive gov't in Afghanistan 'necessary'
President Emomali Rahmon meets Pakistan's FM Shah Mehmood Qureshi in Dushanbe.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:48:48 +0300
UK reaffirms security commitment to Ukraine
This comes at Ukraine’s 30th anniversary of independence from Russia.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:45:36 +0300
Turkey begins evacuating troops from Afghanistan
Turkish forces has successfully fulfilled task in Afghanistan, ensured security at Kabul airport, Defense Ministry says.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:37:20 +0300
UK's COVID-19 travel update imminent
Changes to 'traffic light travel system' expected soon, Turkey looking to move out of red list.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:32:35 +0300
Some flee, some return to Afghanistan in hope of peace
Over 1,500 Afghan nationals going back to their homeland through Torkham border daily, says Pakistani official.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:19:16 +0300
Netflix to air documentary on F1 legend Michael Schumacher in September
Documentary set to be released on Sept. 15.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:17:18 +0300
Climate action protesters continue rallying in London
Extinction Rebellion protests cause disruption in British capital as 102 people arrested so far.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:14:58 +0300
‘Israel unlikely to launch new war against Hamas’
Hamas co-founder Mahmoud al-Zahar says current Israeli government still faces risk of collapse.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:12:32 +0300
Egypt’s closure of Gaza terminal ‘message of protest’ to Hamas: Analysts
Experts say Egypt seeks to pressure Hamas to respect truce with Israel.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:32:46 +0300
World Bank suspends aid to Afghanistan
Washington-based institution freezes funding for projects in war-torn country following Taliban takeover.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 10:56:59 +0300
Turkish foreign minister, US counterpart discuss latest developments in Afghanistan
Mevlut Cavusoglu, Antony Blinken speak by phone on 'continuing cooperation' in Afghanistan, 'orderly evacuation' of people.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 10:55:10 +0300
Somali army says airstrike killed 90 al-Shabaab terrorists
Terror group claims it attacked Amara village, seized vehicles.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 10:51:38 +0300
Biden eager to quickly wrap up US withdrawal from Afghanistan
Meeting Aug. 31 deadline depends on Taliban continuing to cooperate, 'no disruption to our operations,' says president.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 16:51:04 +0300
CIA chief holds secret meeting with Taliban leader in Kabul: Report
Discussions likely involved extension in Aug. 31 deadline for US withdrawal from Afghanistan, says The Washington Post.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 16:48:47 +0300
EU to boost humanitarian aid for Afghan refugees to $235M
Bloc will support refugees in Afghanistan, neighboring countries via partner organizations, says EU Commission head.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 16:46:50 +0300
UK defense chief denies reports of Afghan refugee processing centers in Turkey
Times story on issue had ‘no basis at all - total speculation,’ says Ben Wallace.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 16:43:08 +0300
Turkish Central Bank reserves to surpass $115B: President
Recep Tayyip Erdogan says country's current account balance, now in deficit, set to post surplus soon.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 16:13:09 +0300
Who is who in Taliban's Haqqani network?
Taliban charge powerful group with security in Afghan capital Kabul.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:56:26 +0300
Germany lists Greek holiday islands as high-risk areas for COVID
Crete, Rhodes, Mykonos, and other popular destinations designated as high-risk areas amid surge in infections.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:53:54 +0300
Russian president, Indian premier discuss Afghanistan over phone
Vladimir Putin, Narendra Modi agree to set up permanent channel for bilateral consultations on developments in Afghanistan.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:52:23 +0300
EU evacuates 260 more ‘local staff, dependents’ from Kabul
'Grateful to EU team, partners in Kabul for outstanding work in bringing people to safety,' says EU foreign policy chief.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 13:14:18 +0300
Turkey provides education in northern Syria with around 700 schools
Nearly 200,000 students received education, 8,500 teachers employed last year in Operation Euphrates Shield area.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 13:07:51 +0300
Turkey rolls out national Al strategy
AI to create more creative, knowledge-based jobs, says tech minister, showcasing National Artificial Intelligence Strategy.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 12:41:12 +0300
US' Afghanistan withdrawal extension 'unlikely,' UK defense secretary says
Ben Wallace says security risk rises in Afghanistan.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 12:38:48 +0300
Over 5B coronavirus vaccine shots administered worldwide
More than 89.82M jabs given in Turkey so far, according to Health Ministry.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 18:20:44 +0300
Thousands descend on central London for Extinction Rebellion protest
Environmentalist group launches 2-week protests in British capital, 9 arrested for spraying Guild Hall.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 18:19:07 +0300
Over 4.97B coronavirus vaccine shots administered worldwide
More than 88.7M jabs given in Turkey so far, according to Health Ministry.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 18:15:42 +0300
Former Afghan premier says all ethnic groups to support future government
Formal talks for future set up after complete withdrawal of foreign troops, says Gulbuddin Hekmatyar.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 18:07:03 +0300
Turkish soldiers set up 'Ankara headquarters' at Kabul airport to help in evacuations
Troops distribute food, water; checking passports, flight permissions of passengers wishing to leave Afghanistan.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 18:05:11 +0300
Turkish official slams opposition for 'embracing lies' on Afghan refugees
Opposition parties attacked our government without 'reading a single word': Communications Director Fehrettin Altun.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:41:56 +0300
Turkey sends humanitarian aid to quake-hit Haiti
16 tons of food, hygiene products airlifted to Caribbean nation after devastating earthquake that left at least 2,207 dead.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:40:12 +0300
'EU will never recognize Russia's annexation of Crimea'
European Council president criticizes Russia at Ukraine’s independence anniversary event.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:38:12 +0300
1M Afghan children could die of malnutrition, UNICEF warns
UN body says situation for Afghan children remains grim, regardless of ongoing political developments.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:27:43 +0300
Turkey calls for diplomacy to resolve Crimea issue
Crimea Platform Summit marks important start to coordinate efforts to achieve lasting solution, says top Turkish diplomat.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:22:43 +0300
229 more Turkish nationals evacuated from Afghan capital
Efforts to evacuate Turkish citizens from war-torn country continue at Hamid Karzai International Airport.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:20:51 +0300
Turkey conducting 'intensive' diplomacy on Afghanistan: President
Turkey to 'continue taking all steps necessary to ensure stability in our region,' says Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:18:38 +0300
UK premier to urge Biden to delay Kabul withdrawal
Boris Johnson to make request at emergency meeting of G7 leaders.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:47:19 +0300
Uganda suspends 54 NGOs for failing to follow regulations
NGOs officials condemn government action, calling it 'political harassment'.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:45:35 +0300
Germany closes embassy in Afghan capital
Following Taliban's capture of Kabul, diplomatic mission asks Afghan citizens to connect via hotline.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:43:05 +0300
UN urges Afghanistan’s neighbors to open borders to those fleeing unrest
UN Refugee Agency voices concern over human rights violations in Afghanistan.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:40:42 +0300
Germany sending military helicopters to Kabul for rescue missions
German national sustains gunshot wound on way to Kabul airport, Merkel's spokeswoman says.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:40:19 +0300
Russia continues battling 128 wildfires in 20 regions
Wildfires spread across area of more than 1.5M hectares as state of emergency announced in 6 regions, says statement.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:36:26 +0300
New Zealand announces $3M in aid for Afghanistan
Country's foreign minister says humanitarian situation in Afghanistan dire, with millions in need of help.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:34:27 +0300
EU must 'resolutely protect' borders to avoid another migrant crisis: Croatia
Turkey will support EU in Afghanistan, Syria, says Croatian Interior Minister Bozinovic.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:32:49 +0300
UN chief ready to talk to Taliban once leadership is clear
'I am ready to speak myself when it is clear with whom should I speak, for what purpose,' says Antonio Guterres.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:31:18 +0300
Turkish soldiers extend helping hand to baby at Kabul airport
Turkish soldiers set example to world by helping people in need in Kabul as evacuation continues.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:29:50 +0300
Over 4.84B coronavirus vaccine shots administered worldwide
More than 86.4M jabs given in Turkey so far, according to Health Ministry.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:27:35 +0300
5 Turkish workers stranded in Kabul rescued by Turkish authorities
Stranded after Taliban takeover of city, healthcare workers got help from Turkish government after appealing on social media.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:25:42 +0300
Russian president, German chancellor meet in Moscow
Angela Merkel on last trip to Russia before she steps down as Germany's chancellor later this year.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:22:32 +0300
Turkey ready for talks with Taliban if necessary: President
If there is a knock on our door, we will open it for dialogue, says President Erdogan.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 11:04:20 +0300
Turkey's primary goal is stability, security of Afghanistan
President Erdogan says Ankara will engage Taliban government, if necessary, discuss mutual agenda.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:36:04 +0300
Australia tells its citizens in Afghanistan to get to Kabul airport for evacuation
Permanent residents, visa holders can also go to Kabul airport for evacuation, says official statement.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:32:19 +0300
No sign of Independence Day celebrations in Afghanistan
Taliban in statement say 'another proud superpower fails miserably against jihadist resistance' as British 102 years ago.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:29:00 +0300
Death toll in Haiti from powerful earthquake rises to 2,189
More than 12,200 people injured after 7.2 magnitude quake hit country Saturday, says civil defense agency.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:27:01 +0300
Rohingya genocide survivor testifies against Myanmar military
Woman virtually recounts her ordeal about her husband, others' killings at Federal Criminal Appeals Court in Buenos Aires.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:12:46 +0300
Turkish citizens evacuated from Afghanistan recall chaos
Turkish citizens evacuated from Afghanistan with military plane reach Istanbul safely, 'don't have any problems'.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:09:20 +0300
Top EU diplomat calls developments in Afghanistan 'catastrophe for Western credibility'
First group of evacuated Afghan EU employees arrived in Spain early this morning.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:07:38 +0300
US dismisses claims of 'deal' with Turkey on Afghan refugees
Allegations of 'deal' between US, Turkish presidents on Afghan refugees are 'without foundation,' says embassy in Ankara.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:05:57 +0300
Global coronavirus cases surpass 209.3M
More than 4.3M people so far lost their lives to virus across world.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:31:01 +0300
Turkey welcomes moderate statements by Taliban leaders: President
'Turkey's military presence in Afghanistan to strengthen new Kabul administration’s hand in international arena’: Erdogan.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:26:11 +0300
Myanmar military crackdown death toll tops 1,000: Watchdog
Report says 5,730 people are currently in detention in Myanmar, with 255 of them having been sentenced to prison.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:49:08 +0300
US says Ghani 'no longer a figure in Afghanistan'
Top State Dept. official notes Ashraf Ghani arrived in UAE, saying 'that is that'.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:47:05 +0300
No sign Afghan government would fall in 11 days: US military commander
Intelligence reports regarding Taliban threat 'indicated multiple scenarios were possible,' says Mark Milley.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:39:15 +0300
Kabul airport open to civilian flights, says US
Gen. McKenzie of US Central Command warns Taliban of ‘overwhelming force’ in case of attack on evacuation process.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 09:21:22 +0300
Taliban declare '20 years of bloody war,' 'occupation by foreigners' over
In maiden presser, group’s spokesman says Taliban want inclusive gov’t, asks int'l community to stay, engage.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 19:37:51 +0300
'Turkey in dialogue with all sides in Afghanistan, including Taliban'
'We welcome messages given by Taliban so far,' says Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 19:35:36 +0300
Venezuelan government, opposition complete 1st round of talks in Mexico
Next round to take place Sept. 3-6, says joint statement.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 19:26:37 +0300
Turkey among top 3-4 armed drone-making countries worldwide: Erdogan
Ankara pleased to share defense industry capabilities with friends, allies, says president.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 10:38:15 +0300
Germany's Merkel says developments in Afghanistan ‘bitter, terrifying’
Afghanistan mission not successful, says Angela Merkel, but speaks hopefully of evacuations from country.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 10:35:31 +0300
US preparing more military bases to house incoming Afghans
Preparations underway to relocate 22,000 Afghans to US.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 11:32:04 +0300
64 nations call for ‘orderly departure’ of people leaving Afghanistan
Statement calls on parties to respect safe, orderly departure of foreign nationals, Afghans who wish to leave country.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:48:05 +0300
Malaysia's premier, Cabinet resign
Muhyiddin Yassin becomes Malaysia's shortest ruling prime minister with just over 17 months in office.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 19:01:16 +0300
Israeli army attacks worshipers at Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron
5,000 Palestinians perform Friday prayers at mosque, denounce Israeli occupation.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 18:59:39 +0300
Greece sees partial Cabinet reshuffle amid forest fires
New ministers to be sworn in on Friday afternoon.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 18:50:55 +0300
PKK terror group attacks Turkish forces with weapons produced by some NATO members
Over 40 American TOW, Swedish AT-4, French-German MILAN anti-tank ammunitions used by group during its attacks in 2017-2021.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 18:49:15 +0300
Over 4.62B COVID-19 vaccine jabs administered worldwide
More than 82.21M vaccine shots given in Turkey, Health Ministry says.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 18:47:23 +0300
Turkey, Sudan set $2B trade target
Trade with Sudan reached $480M in 2020, says Turkish vice president.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 18:43:44 +0300
Turkish deputy foreign minister speaks with US counterpart
Phone call comes amid worsening security conditions in Afghanistan.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 17:56:01 +0300
Germany says deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan ‘very worrying’
Berlin preparing flights to evacuate nationals from war-stricken country, says government spokesman.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 17:53:47 +0300
Heavy rains, floods kill 21 in central China
At least 4 more people missing, 8,000 affected in Hubei province, authorities say.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:05:42 +0300
Death toll from floods in Turkey’s Black Sea region rises to 27
25 people killed in Kastamonu province, 2 in Sinop province, says disaster management agency.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:03:12 +0300
Mass shooting in southwestern UK leaves 6 dead
Victims, including suspected shooter, killed in non-terror related incident in Keyham area of Plymouth, say local police.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 19:56:11 +0300
Top Tunisian party forms committee to handle country's political impasse
Ennahdha forms committee to seek way out of Tunisia's current political crisis.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 19:54:31 +0300
3 killed in explosion in Pakistani army's industrial complex
Army says explosion occurred due to technical fault in plant of Pakistan Ordnance Factories.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 19:53:08 +0300
30 asylum seekers arrested in DR Congo, refugee group says
Asylum seekers from Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda picked up in military operations in North Kivu province, says refugee group.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 19:49:54 +0300
Settlements, construction threaten Bangladesh's wild elephants with extinction
Marking World Elephant Day, experts blame blocked corridors, development projects for shrinking habitats.



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