BioNTech working on potential new vaccine against omicron variant
BERLIN
BioNTech confirmed on Monday that it has started to work on a potential new vaccine against the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
A company spokesperson told Anadolu Agency that they...
Fascinating that Turkic languages are mobile: Linguist
ISTANBUL
Turkic languages have been mobile all across history, making them "fascinating," a language expert said, adding the family tree of the Turkic languages has spread all across Eurasia.
"What I...
Veganism becomes new way of life for many Zimbabweans
HARARE, Zimbabwe
Danisa Mwaera and his wife Phindile have lived strictly as vegans for more than three decades, meaning that during this time, the couple has not consumed any...
BioNTech begins Phase 2 trial of mRNA-based vaccine against cancer
BERLIN
The second phase trial of an mRNA-based cancer vaccine developed by BioNTech has started, the German biopharmaceutical company announced on Friday.
The first colorectal cancer patient was dosed with the...
Turkey has administered over 107.6M vaccine jabs to date
ANKARA
Turkey has administered over 107.64 million coronavirus vaccine jabs since the country launched an immunization drive in January, according to official figures released Saturday.
More than 53.39 million people have...
Turkey has given over 105.6M coronavirus vaccine jabs to date
ANKARA
Turkey has administered over 105.6 million coronavirus vaccine jabs since the country launched an immunization drive in January, according to official figures released on Monday.
Some 52.8 million people...
Documentary on Turkish coffee to be screened in 6 US cities
KARABUK, Turkey
The Turkish coffee will be promoted in the US through a documentary filmed by a Turkish foundation in seven cities of the country where the strong drink is...
Over 4.14B coronavirus vaccine shots administered worldwide
ANKARA
The number of COVID-19 vaccine shots administered worldwide crossed 4.14 billion as of Sunday, according to Our World in Data, a tracking website affiliated with Oxford University.
China, where the...
Rising lung cancer cases serious problem in India
NEW DELHI
Doctors in India are urging stringent measures to tackle air pollution, believed to be one of the causes of a rise in lung cancers in the country.
The demand...
CDC document warns 'war has changed' with more transmissible Delta variant
CHICAGO, United States
Leaked data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that those who are vaccinated against COVID-19, while still well-protected, can spread the Delta variant just...
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Anadolu Agency's Morning Briefing – Jan. 22, 2022
ANKARA
Anadolu Agency is here with a rundown of the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic and other news in Turkiye and around the world.
Coronavirus...
Smuggled Turkish historical artifacts in US returning home
NEW YORK
Twenty-eight Turkish cultural artifacts confiscated in the US were handed over Friday to Turkiye's Consulate General in New York.
The seized historical artifacts, including...
NATO rejects Russian demand to withdraw from Bulgaria, Romania
BRUSSELS
NATO on Friday rejected Russia’s demand to withdraw its troops from Bulgaria and Romania.
“NATO will not renounce our ability to protect and defend each...
Novak Djokovic returns to Serbia after being deported from Australia
BELGRADE, Serbia
Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic on Monday returned to Serbia after being deported from Australia.
Djokovic, the top men’s tennis player, on Jan. 4...
Australia, New Zealand send aircraft to assess damage after Tonga eruption
ANKARA
Australia and New Zealand deployed surveillance aircraft on Monday to assess the damage caused by a massive underwater volcano in the Pacific nation of...