Foreign
Explosion targets Afghan president’s rally, 24 killed
September 17, 2019, 7:15 pm
ANKARA -- At least 24 people were killed in Afghanistan following a bomb attack at an election campaign of President Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday, local media reported. “An explosion occurred midday as President Ghani began speaking at a campaign rally in the city of Charikar, in Parwan province [69… Read More
US, allies working to address Saudi oil attacks
September 17, 2019, 1:49 pm
WASHINGTON -- The US military will address the weekend attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Monday. "The United States military, with our interagency team, is working with our partners to address this unprecedented attack and defend the international… Read More
Saudi Arabia to restore oil production
September 16, 2019, 7:38 pm
ANKARA -- Saudi Arabia is aiming to restore one-third of its disrupted oil production by Monday evening. The Wall Street Journal newspaper reported that the loss of nearly 6% of global oil output due to drone attacks on Saudi Arabia’s two oil facilities have soared crude prices. The newspaper… Read More
Arab countries condemn attack on Saudi oil facilities
September 16, 2019, 5:05 pm
ANKARA -- The Arab countries on Sunday condemned drone strikes on two oil facilities of Saudi Arabia. Egypt, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain and the Arab League expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia, while condemning the attack. Egypt and the UAE described the attacks as “acts… Read More
Heavy rains, floods leave over 200 dead in central India
September 16, 2019, 1:52 pm
NEW DELHI -- Over 200 people have died and thousands were rendered homeless by ravaging floods due to heavy rains in India's central state of Madhya Pradesh over the past several days, a state government official confirmed to Xinhua. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the… Read More
Trump confirms death of Osama Bin Laden's son
September 15, 2019, 2:41 pm
WASHINGTON -- Hamza bin Laden, son of slain al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, was killed in a US counterterrorism operation in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region, President Donald Trump confirmed Saturday. "The loss of Hamza bin Laden not only deprives al-Qa'ida of important leadership skills and the… Read More
Hunan embodies China’s reform, opening up: FM
September 13, 2019, 1:05 pm
BEIJING – With the upcoming celebration of the 70th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, its Ministry of Foreign Affairs presented Hunan Province as a significant part of China’s development. In his speech here Thursday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Hunan has embodied… Read More
US Supreme Court backs Trump’s anti-asylum rules
September 12, 2019, 2:35 pm
NEW YORK -- The Supreme Court gave a green light Wednesday for the Trump administration to roll out new rules that would make it harder for Central American migrants to claim asylum in the United States. The court said in a ruling the administration was allowed to block asylum claims from… Read More
31 killed, 100 wounded in stampede at Ashura commemoration
September 11, 2019, 9:21 pm
BAGHDAD -- At least 31 people were killed and some 100 others were wounded on Tuesday in a stampede during the Shia Muslim religious rituals of Ashura in the holy Shiite city of Karbala, according to Iraq's Health Ministry. At least 10 people were in critical condition, the ministry spokesperson… Read More
US expands anti-terror sanction powers
September 11, 2019, 7:16 pm
NEW YORK -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday updated authorities to tighten anti-terror sanctions on US-designated terror groups. Trump's executive order enlarges authorities "to expand and enhance the ability of the United States to sanction terrorists and those who finance them worldwide," the… Read More
Asean, China, Japan, SoKor reaffirm to multilateral trading
September 11, 2019, 6:53 pm
BANGKOK-- Economic ministers from Asean member states as well as China, Japan, and South Korea on Tuesday (Sept. 10) reaffirmed their strong commitment to upholding the multilateral trading system and reiterated their full support to the endeavor to reform the World Trade Organization (WTO). The… Read More
Jack Ma retires as Alibaba's chairman
September 11, 2019, 4:05 pm
HANGZHOU -- Jack Ma officially stepped down as group chairman of Alibaba Tuesday, handing over the position to the company's CEO, Daniel Zhang. It is a special day for both the Chinese billionaire and the e-commerce giant he co-founded. Ma, a former English teacher, turns 55 Tuesday, which also… Read More
1st Belt & Road Media Community Council launched
September 10, 2019, 4:22 pm
BEIJING – The Belt and Road Media Community (BRMC) has launched the founding members of its council during the 2019 Belt and Road Media Community Summit Forum here Tuesday. The first BRMC Council is composed of 29 members from various media organizations from nations under the Belt and Road… Read More
35,000 migrants blocked in Mexico: UN rights chief
September 10, 2019, 4:01 pm
ANKARA -- The United Nations human rights chief voiced concern Monday about the US immigration policy, saying at least 35,000 asylum seekers were blocked in Mexico so far, while detentions and deportations of migrants have increased. "So far this year, at least 35,000 asylum seekers have been… Read More
Asean boosts cooperation in fighting drug trafficking at sea
September 10, 2019, 3:07 pm
HÀ NỘI -- Measures to promote joint investigations in preventing drug trafficking along sea routes in Southeast Asia were discussed at a workshop in Hà Nội on Monday. Hosted by the Ministry of Public Security, the 4th Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Seaport Interdiction Task… Read More
Storm blows across Japan, Korean peninsula, killing 9
September 9, 2019, 8:59 pm
ANKARA -- At least nine people are reported killed, as typhoon blew across Japan and Korean peninsula on Monday. A woman in her 50s was killed and 40 others injured in Japan’s capital Tokyo, Kyodo News reported. Several railway and subway operators’ suspended services and flights were… Read More
29 killed, 10 injured in 3 attacks in Burkina Faso
September 9, 2019, 5:05 pm
DAKAR -- At least 29 people were killed and 10 wounded in triple terrorist attacks in Burkina Faso, the government said Sunday. Government Spokesman and Communications Minister Remis Fulgance Dandjinou said in a written statement that terrorists attacked a convoy carrying humanitarian supplies in… Read More
Hurricane Dorian heads for Carolinas with storm surge
September 6, 2019, 10:38 am
ANKARA -- Hurricane Dorian is expected on Thursday to hit South and North Carolina, and portions of southeast Virginia with 'life-threatening" floods, according to the US National Hurricane Center (NHC). "Life-threatening storm surge and dangerous winds are expected along the portions of South and… Read More
Hong Kong withdraws extradition bill
September 5, 2019, 4:31 pm
ANKARA -- Unrelenting months-long protests finally pushed Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam on Wednesday to withdraw a proposed amendment which would have legalized extradition of suspects to mainland China. In a pre-recorded video, Lam said her government will withdraw the bill. In response to… Read More
1,183 arrested over violence in Hong Kong since June: police
September 4, 2019, 9:38 pm
HONG KONG -- The Hong Kong police arrested 35 people in violent protests in different parts of Hong Kong on Tuesday, bringing the total number of the arrested since June 9 to 1,183, the police told a media briefing on Wednesday. Radical protesters committed violent acts in different parts of Hong… Read More
