Anadolu Agency’s Morning Briefing – May 2, 2023
ANKARA
Anadolu Agency is here with a rundown of the latest developments around the world.
The US’s commitment to the Philippines’ security is “ironclad” amid mounting tensions with China, President Joe Biden said Monday as he hosted his Philippine counterpart.
US President Joe Biden hosted a reception for Eid al-Fitr, the holiday marking the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, at the White House on Monday.
The US Secret Service barred a Muslim mayor from joining President Joe Biden at an annual White House event on Monday commemorating Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.
The US announced Monday that COVID-19 vaccination requirements for federal employees and international air travelers will be lifted on May 11.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke by phone Monday with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Russia’s ongoing war, said the prime minister’s office.
Bulgaria’s prosecutor general was targeted for assassination when a bomb exploded on a motorway as his motorcade drove past, local media reported Monday.
Starting Monday, Belgium will begin paying people who cycle to work. The compensation is part of an agreement struck by private sector firms and trade unions back in January.
Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin has accused the US administration of cooperating with Israeli protesters against his government’s judicial overhaul plan.
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will convene in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to discuss the latest situation in conflict-torn Sudan.
An Azerbaijani civilian was killed when a mine laid by Armenian forces during the occupation period exploded, authorities said Monday.
Calls for better working conditions, a decent living wage and the creation of more jobs were among those made across the continent Monday as Africans commemorated International Workers’ Day.
Türkiye’s premiere technology and aviation event TEKNOFEST made a strong impression with various airshows that included planes, helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
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