Migrants hard hit by COVID-19: UN refugee agency
ANKARA
Marking International Migrants Day in the capital of Turkey – which hosts more migrants than any country in the world – the UN’s migrant agency said "hundreds of thousands...
South Africa tightens COVID restrictions as cases surge
JOHANNESBURG
South Africa announced new restrictions Monday to help curb the spread of the coronavirus as the country battles a second wave of the pandemic ahead of the festive season.
“The...
Pandemic shows healthcare workers' heroism: WHO chief
GENEVA
The COVID-19 pandemic is a reminder of health workers' heroic work, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said Monday.
"Health workers account for an estimated 3% of the...
Indonesia sees record daily rise in COVID-19 infections
JAKARTA
Indonesia on Sunday reported a record daily rise in coronavirus infections with 6,267 cases.
The new cases brought the nationwide tally to 534,266, the highest in Southeast Asia. The last...
Iran registers nearly 13K new virus cases, 389 deaths
TEHRAN, Iran
Iran confirmed 389 more coronavirus-related fatalities on Sunday, raising the nationwide death toll to 47,875, according to the country's Health Ministry.
Some 12,950 more people tested positive for the...
Greek Cypriots alarmed over increase in virus cases
LEFKOSA, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Hospitals in the Greek Cypriot administration have been alarmed over the drastic increase of coronavirus cases.
Local Phileleftheros daily reported that the high number of...
Syrian graffiti artist pays tribute to Maradona
IDLIB, Syria
A Syrian graffiti artist residing in northwestern Idlib city of Syria paid tribute to the legendary football player Maradona, who recently died of heart failure, drawing his image...
Spain: New virus cases down, outbreaks at schools up
OVIEDO, Spain
The epidemiological situation in Spain continues to improve, with the Health Ministry reporting drops in new coronavirus infections, hospitalizations and deaths on Friday.
Officials detected another 10,853 cases, down...
Fair access to vaccine not possible for poor countries
ISTANBUL
After G20 Leaders' Summit decided to help underdeveloped countries in supplying COVID-19 vaccine, experts say that the amount of assistance in both the supply of vaccines and meeting the...
US: Scientist says virus vaccine 'victory of humanity'
NEW YORK
A Turkish scientist in the US called the latest developments on coronavirus vaccine a "victory of humanity and science," as one candidate applied for emergency use authorization with...
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Bosnian minister says more women needed in government
BELGRADE, Serbia
Bosnia and Herzegovina's first headscarf-wearing minister said Wednesday that women should be more involved in government.
"There are four women in the current cantonal...
UAE ratifies visa exemption agreement with Israel
ISTANBUL
The United Arab Emirates approved a visa exemption agreement with Israel on Wednesday, Israel’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
The agreement will come into...
NBA: Rockets trade James Harden to Nets
ANKARA
The Houston Rockets traded James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets, NBA insider Shams Charania announced Wednesday.
“Rockets are acquiring Caris LeVert in James Harden deal...
Anadolu Agency's Morning Briefing – January 14, 2021
ANKARA
Anadolu Agency is here with a rundown of the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic and other news in Turkey and around the world.
Coronavirus...
‘Cyprus solution must be based on sovereign equality'
LEFKOSA, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
An official negotiation process on the Cyprus issue can only be started for a solution based on sovereign equality,...