20 killed as Iraqi forces disperse Karbala sit-in
KARBALA, Iraq
At least 20 demonstrators were killed and more than 600 others injured Tuesday when Iraqi forces attempted to break a protest camp in the southern city of Karbala,...
Turkey destroys hundreds of mines, IEDs in Syria operation
ANKARA
Turkish security forces have destroyed 442 mines and 988 improvised explosive devices during their anti-terror operation in northern Syria, the National Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
"In order to ensure...
PLO demands UK apology for Balfour Declaration
RAMALLAH
The umbrella Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) has called on Britain to apologize for the 1917 Balfour Declaration -- a document that laid the groundwork for Israel's creation.
"It's time for...
Turkish, Russian military chiefs discuss Syria on phone
ANKARA
Turkish and Russian military chiefs had a phone call to discuss the security situation in Syria, according to the Turkish Armed Forces on Friday.
Turkey’s Chief of General Staff Gen....
Saudi king calls Gulf leaders to attend GCC summit
ANKARA
Saudi Arabia on Saturday instructed the Gulf Cooperation Council's (GCC) top official to invite member countries' leaders to a summit slated for Jan. 5, 2021.
The body's 41st summit is...
Fresh virus spike hits Iran following Nowruz holidays
TEHRAN, Iran Iranian authorities on Sunday reinstated restrictions in the capital Tehran and other major cities amid a spike in new coronavirus infections.The restrictions include curbs on the movement between...
Jordanian ambassador to Israel arrives in Amman
AMMAN
Jordan's ambassador to Israel arrived in Amman on Wednesday after he was recalled over Israeli practices against Jordanian citizens, the country's Foreign Ministry said.
Ghassan al-Majali was summoned late Monday...
EU calls on Israel to end illegal homes in West Bank
ANKARA
The EU on Monday called on Israel to end all illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.
"The EU calls on Israel to end all settlement activity, in line with...
Qatar objects to Israel's annexation plan
GAZA
A team led by Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh met Thursday with Qatar's Foreign Minister Muhammad bin Abdurrahman al-Thani in Doha to discuss the latest developments in Palestine.
The team, including...
UK envoy: Armed groups must withdraw from Sinjar, Iraq
ERBIL, Iraq
The UK's envoy to Iraq said on Friday that armed groups must withdraw from the Sinjar district of the northern Nineveh province as part of a recent deal...
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Turkish president, UN chief discuss ways to end crisis caused by Russia-Ukraine war
ANKARA
The Turkish president and UN secretary-general on Monday spoke over phone and discussed initiatives aimed at resolving the ongoing crisis caused by the Russia-Ukraine...
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Russia becomes China’s largest oil supplier
ANKARA
Russia has surpassed Saudi Arabia to become China's largest oil supplier, as refiners bought up Russian crude oil offered at a huge discount...
EU, Egypt agree on partnership priorities until 2027
BRUSSELS
The EU and Egypt have agreed on the partnership priorities guiding their relationship until 2027.
The Association Council of the European Union and Egypt...
Syria's Tal Rifat surrounded with tunnels by YPG/PKK terrorists
TAL RIFAT, Syria / ANKARA
The YPG/PKK terror group is using a sophisticated network of tunnels in the Tal Rifat district in northern Syria to...