Deployment of offensive weapons in Ukraine ‘red line’ for Russia: Putin
Russian president says his country in order to avoid escalation does not deploy hypersonic missile systems MOSCOW, Dec 1 (AA):...
Australia PM rules out return to lockdown in wake of new COVID strain
Scott Morrison, however, pauses plans to reopen borders to some foreign nationals ANKARA, Nov 30, (AA) The Australian prime minister...
OIC condemns Israeli president’s visit to Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron
ISTANBUL, Nov 29, (AA) The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Monday condemned a visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog...
ECO members discuss ways to promote trade, investment
15th Leaders' Summit of ECO held in Turkmenistan, Turkish president hands over term presidency to Turkmen counterpart ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, 29...
China slams US for inviting Taiwan to Biden’s summit on democracy
Washington invites 110 ‘participants', including Taiwan, to attend virtual summit on democracy next month ISTANBUL, Nov 24, ( AA)- China on...
Pakistan’s parliament passes bills on electronic, overseas voting
KARACHI , Nov 18, (AA): Pakistan’s parliament on Wednesday approved amendments to the country’s election laws, including electronic voting and...
Taliban move to stabilize local Afghan currency in face of financial sanctions
Afghanistan’s currency under pressure against US dollar as war-ravaged country reels from sanctions Islamabad, Nov 16, (AA): Seeking to stem...
Head of UK military warns of war with Russia
Gen. Sir Nick Carter said he 'distinctly hoped' there would not be a war, and that Russia 'don’t want to...
Taliban have all-inclusive government in Afghanistan, claims acting foreign minister
Acting Foreign Minister Muttaqi asks global community to engage with Taliban to discuss reforms they want to see in country...
Displacement rises in first half of 2021 due to conflict, violence: UN
Over 84 million people displaced globally, says report by UN Refugee Agency ANKARA (AA) - The number of displaced people...
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