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Turkey close to producing its own Covid-19 vaccine

The scientific committee has completed the animal trials phase in two vaccines, according to the Minister for Industry and Technology, Mustafa Varank, and they "want to start human trials after the necessary evaluation and the certification of the facilities for the pilot production of these vaccines."

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Iran’s #MeToo opens long-overdue discussion on sexual abuse

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Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan: Between the Kashmir conflict and China

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Human smugglers defraud irregular migrants, abandon them at Mediterranean Sea

Human smugglers defraud irregular migrants, abandon them at Mediterranean Sea

Despite the tragic stories and alarming statistic of fatalities and missing people, irregular migration along Tunisia's coasts towards Italy is on the rise.

Despite health risks, Britain wants migrants back on contentious barge

Despite health risks, Britain wants migrants back on contentious barge

Health secretary Steve Barclay's comments came days after after all asylum-seekers were evacuated after Legionella bacteria were found in the on-board water system.

PSG forward Neymar agrees a 2-year deal with Saudi club Al Hilal

PSG forward Neymar agrees a 2-year deal with Saudi club Al Hilal

Neymar underwent surgery on his right ankle in early March, only returning to join PSG on their pre-season tour of Asia.

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Is Covid-19 ‘herd immunity’ really working in Pakistan?

Surveys suggest coronavirus has infected so many people, that in some countries, immunity to the deadly virus has been developed. But experts remain sceptical.

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Australian PM Morrison : World needs to know origins of Covid-19

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Little-known senator Anwaar ul Haq Kakar sworn in as Pakistan caretaker PM

Little-known senator Anwaar ul Haq Kakar sworn in as Pakistan caretaker PM

Kakar, who is comparatively new to politics, has been representing his Balochistan province in the Senate since 2018.

Quran burnings: Muslims, Christians take a stand in Swedish suburb

Quran burnings: Muslims, Christians take a stand in Swedish suburb

Muslims, Christians from Fisksatra have held joint protests, plan to organize event in local church for awareness drive.

Iran widens probe as several suspects held in Shia shrine attack

Iran widens probe as several suspects held in Shia shrine attack

President Ebrahim Raisi has directed the Interior Ministry and the provincial governor’s office to “immediately identify all the perpetrators” that left one dead and nine injured.

Deaths, injuries as explosion rocks hotel in Afghanistan's Khost city

Deaths, injuries as explosion rocks hotel in Afghanistan's Khost city

The Kabul police spokesperson says the dead included "several Waziristani refugees and Khost citizens".

AK Party came 1st in every election it entered — President Erdogan

AK Party came 1st in every election it entered — President Erdogan

Established in the year 2001, the AK Party is commemorating its 22nd year since its foundation, marked by the promise that 'Nothing will be the same in Türkiye anymore.'

Thousands of Khmer Rouge-era munitions recovered from Cambodia high school

Thousands of Khmer Rouge-era munitions recovered from Cambodia high school

Officials say the site of the recovery was an ammunition warehouse during the Khmer Rouge regime in the 1970s before being turned into a school.

Lost in translation? Climate experts aim to break language barrier

Lost in translation? Climate experts aim to break language barrier

Climate change communication often excludes people who don't speak English, but things are now improving in India and Bangladesh.

Armenia holding peace efforts hostage with 'deliberate tension': Azerbaijan

Armenia holding peace efforts hostage with 'deliberate tension': Azerbaijan

Baku says that Armenia obstructs diplomacy, manipulates UN Security Council, and fuels regional strife despite previous peace agreements.

Türkiye hosts world's first mountain beach volleyball tournament

Türkiye hosts world's first mountain beach volleyball tournament

The world's first mountain beach volleyball tournament was held on Türkiye's Mount Erciyes with 29 teams, international participation, and high-altitude excitement.

Dozens dead as heavy rains lash India's Himalayan state

Dozens dead as heavy rains lash India's Himalayan state

Rivers and streams flowing high in Himachal Pradesh in monsoon season, state officials say

Dell Australia slapped with $6.5 million fine for misleading discounts

Dell Australia slapped with $6.5 million fine for misleading discounts

The Federal Court found that the company had presented inaccurate or deceptive information regarding discount availability, both on its website and in its marketing content.

China defence minister to visit Russia, Belarus to showcase deepening ties

China defence minister to visit Russia, Belarus to showcase deepening ties

Moscow and Beijing's ties have become even stronger since the start of the Ukraine conflict and the Western economic sanctions that ensued.

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