Turkey extends condolences to Japan over deadly floods
ANKARA
Turkey on Sunday extended condolences to Japan over the deadly floods.
"We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives and extensive damage caused by floods and mudslides in...
S.Africa reports over 10,000 coronavirus cases in a day
JOHANNESBURG
South Africa reported 10,853 new cases of infections with coronavirus late Saturday. This is a record single-day surge in the country.
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize confirmed in a statement that...
COVID-19: Infections in Bangladesh pass 160,000 mark
DHAKA, Bangladesh
Coronavirus cases in Bangladesh surpassed the 160,000 mark on Sunday, according to the latest update by the Health Ministry.
South Asia’s overcrowded country recorded 2,738 news cases in the...
Turkey 'neutralizes' 2 YPG/PKK terrorists in N.Syria
ANKARA
Turkish security forces “neutralized” at least two YPG/PKK terrorists in northern Syria, near Turkey's southern border, Turkey's National Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
"With all kinds of measures taken in...
China, South Korea report new coronavirus cases
ANKARA
China reported eight more coronavirus cases, while South Korea recorded 61 new infections in the last 24 hours, authorities said on Sunday.
The six of new infections were imported, according...
Iran records highest daily COVID-19 fatalities
TEHRAN
Iran on Sunday confirmed 163 more fatalities from coronavirus, the largest daily spike in the country since the outbreak, caused by the novel coronavirus, bringing the nationwide death toll...
Turkey seizes large amount of PKK ammunition in N.Iraq
ANKARA
The Turkish military seized a large amount of ammunition as part of its anti-terror operation in northern Iraq, said the Turkish National Defense Ministry on Sunday.
The ministry said in...
Palestine extends state of emergency amid pandemic
RAMALLAH, Palestine
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday extended a state of emergency for 30 days to stem the spread of coronavirus pandemic.
The move comes as the Palestinian territories saw...
Turkey: 114 exit hospital after fireworks factory blasts
SAKARYA, Turkey
A total of 114 patients have been discharged from hospital after receiving treatment for injuries from blasts in a fireworks factory in northwestern Turkey, said a local official...
Coronavirus claims more lives in Oman, Sudan
ANKARA
Health authorities in Oman and Sudan confirmed additional fatalities due to the novel coronavirus on Sunday.
In a statement, the Omani Health Ministry said ten people had died from COVID-19...
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Over 20 kg of heroin seized in eastern Turkey
GAZIANTEP / VAN, Turkey
Police seized over 20 kilograms (44 pounds) of heroin in eastern Turkey on Sunday, according to officials.
Anti-drug police in the southeastern...
Turkey sends medical aid to Azerbaijan amid COVID-19
BAKU, Azerbaijan
Turkey has sent medical supplies to Azerbaijan to contribute to country's fight against the novel coronavirus, Turkey's Embassy in Baku said on Sunday.
The...
Turkey extends condolences to Japan over deadly floods
ANKARA
Turkey on Sunday extended condolences to Japan over the deadly floods.
"We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives and extensive damage caused...
S.Africa reports over 10,000 coronavirus cases in a day
JOHANNESBURG
South Africa reported 10,853 new cases of infections with coronavirus late Saturday. This is a record single-day surge in the country.
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize...
COVID-19: Infections in Bangladesh pass 160,000 mark
DHAKA, Bangladesh
Coronavirus cases in Bangladesh surpassed the 160,000 mark on Sunday, according to the latest update by the Health Ministry.
South Asia’s overcrowded country recorded...