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President Ashraf Ghani leaves Afghanistan

The president's office told Reuters news agency it "cannot say anything about Ashraf Ghani's movement for security reasons" [Reuters]
By:Aljazeera President Ashraf Ghani has left Afghanistan for Tajikistan as Taliban closes in on Kabul, according to the country’s top peace negotiator Abdullah Abdullah. “The former Afghan president has left the nation,” Abdullah, the head of the High Council for National Reconciliation, said in a video...

‘Safer than ever before’: Leaders celebrate centenary of Republic of Türkiye

AA President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visits mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk in Ankara. / Photo: AA
By: TRT WORLD Turkish President Erdogan reaffirms his commitment to advancing Türkiye into a promising second century while expressing unwavering confidence in the nation's safety and competence under his leadership.

Libya floods:Toll from devastating floods in Libyan city passes 5,100 dead, authorities struggle to get in aid

A general view of the city of Derna is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 12., 2023. (AP Photo/Jamal Alkomaty)
BY: AP DERNA, Libya (AP) — Search teams combed streets, wrecked buildings and even the sea for bodies in a devastated eastern Libyan city on Wednesday, where authorities said massive flooding had killed at least 5,100 people, with the toll...

Turkish presidential plane arrives in Cairo with medical aid for Gaza

Gaza has been under Israeli bombardment and blockade since October 7, when Hamas initiated Operation Al Aqsa Flood. / Photo: AA
By:AA A Turkish presidential plane, loaded with medicines and medical supplies destined for Palestine's Gaza, has arrived at Egypt's capital Cairo, according to the Turkish Health Ministry. A group of 20 expert healthcare...

Türkiye commemorates July 15 coup attempt, remembers victims

Family, friends mark July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day as they visit graves of soldiers who lost their lives in action in Mersin, Türkiye, July 15, 2023. (AA Photo)
BY ANADOLU AGENCY Türkiye on Saturday commemorated the victims of the July 15, 2016 defeated coup attempt by the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETÖ), which left at least 252 dead and over 2,700 injured.

Ugandan Paralympic sets personal best record

Getty ImagesCopyright: Getty Images Husnah Kukundakwe is the youngest Paralympian this year
By: BBC AFRICA The youngest competitor at the Paralympic Games, 14-year-old Ugandan swimmer Husnah Kukundakwe, has set a personal best record. She said she hoped her success would help change attitudes towards people with disabilities in her home country. Kukundakwe failed to make the 100-metre breaststroke final...

Millions of Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr

A worshipper performs Eid al-Fitr prayers in Tehran, Iran. [Vahid Salemi/AP Photo]
By: ALJAZEERA Muslims around the world have celebrated Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, with prayer, reunions with family and friends, new clothes and sweet treats.

Türkiye declares 3-day national mourning for Gaza attack victims: President Erdogan

Türkiye flag
By: ANADOLU AGENCY Türkiye has declared three days of national mourning in honor of those Palestinians who died in recent attacks on Gaza, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Wednesday. A national mourning period...

UN approves Haiti force after year of pleas

A motorcyclist passes by burning tires as people demonstrate over the rise in the cost of living in Petit-Goâve, Haiti on September 14, 2023 (Richard PIERRIN)
By:AFP The United Nations Security Council on Monday approved a Kenyan-led mission aiming to bring stability to Haiti, a year after leaders in the violence-ravaged Caribbean nation first pleaded for help. The Western...

Türkiye calls on Israelis, Palestinians to act with restraint

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urges parties to stay away from impulsive steps that will escalate tensions
By:AA Türkiye calls on Israelis and Palestinians to act with restraint in light of the events that took place in Israel, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday. “We call on the parties...