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US president says everyone should be concerned about monkeypox

ISTANBUL US President Joe Biden on Sunday said "everybody should be concerned" about monkeypox. “They (health advisers) haven’t told me the level of exposure yet, but it is something that everybody...

Turkish Americans hold parade, festival in New York City

WASHINGTON  Thousands of Turkish Americans joined the Turkish Day Parade on Saturday in New York City, to celebrate an annual festival that highlights Turkish culture and traditions. With the support and...

Pentagon spokesman Kirby named to new role in White House

WASHINGTON US President Joe Biden announced a new role Friday for Pentagon spokesman John Kirby who will serve as National Security Council coordinator for Strategic Communications at the White House. "In...

Biden approval rating dips to 39% all-time low: poll

WASHINGTON US President Joe Biden's job approval rating has hit an all-time low of 39%, according to polling data released on Friday just six months before critical national elections. Biden's approval...

US Senate approves $40B Ukraine aid package

WASHINGTON  US Senate approved a $40 billion aid package to Ukraine on Thursday as the war waged by Russia nears its third month. The 86-1 vote sends the sweeping package to...

US confident Turkiye's concerns 'can be addressed' as Finland, Sweden seek NATO entry

WASHINGTON US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan voiced confidence on Wednesday that Turkiye's "concerns can be addressed" as Finland and Sweden seek NATO membership. Sullivan was firm in his view that...

US officially resumes operations at Kyiv Embassy

WASHINGTON The US officially resumed operations Wednesday at its embassy in the Ukrainian capital, according to Secretary of State Antony Blinken. "Three months ago, we lowered our flag over the U.S....

Former US officer pleads guilty to manslaughter in George Floyd’s killing

WASHINGTON A former US police officer has pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter for his role in the 2020 killing of George Floyd, the state of Minnesota's attorney general announced...

US housing starts fall in April

ANKARA  US housing starts fell in April after posting a rise in the two previous months, according to a report Wednesday by the Census Bureau and the Department of Housing...

US expanding flights to Cuba, resuming family reunifications

WASHINGTON  In a move to reverse Trump-era restrictions, the Biden administration on Monday announced a series of measures to loosen some policies on Cuba.  In a statement, the State Department said...

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Non-Food Retail Sales Show Resilience Despite Overall Decline in Euro Area

According to Eurostat, retail sales volume in July decreased by 1% in the euro area and 1.2% in the EU year-over-year. The volume of...

Azerbaijani official says New York Times curbing alternative views

ISTANBUL Azerbaijan's presidential adviser said Wednesday that The New York Times is curbing alternative views, amid reports by media outlets on an alleged "blockade" on...

U.S. Secretary of State in Kyiv to Discuss Funding and Anti-Corruption Efforts

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, on Wednesday for an unannounced two-day visit, according to U.S. media reports. This...

Amber Heat-Health Alert Issued for London and Seven Other English Regions

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office have jointly issued an amber heat-health alert (HHA) for eight regions in England, including...

Erdogan Urges Global Powers to Consider Syria’s Demographics for Lasting Peace

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Tuesday that Türkiye is committed to finding a solution based on Syria’s demographic realities and territorial integrity. He...