Once China establishes a lunar research station, its astronauts will stay on the moon for long periods of time as they conduct scientific studies, state media reports, citing the architect of China's lunar program.

The Palestinian Authority and the Arab League have condemned the Czech Republic’s opening of a diplomatic office in Jerusalem al-Quds as a violation of international law.

China displays artefacts from an unmanned Chinese spacecraft carrying rocks and soil from the Moon.

China is preparing to launch an unmanned spacecraft on Tuesday to bring back lunar rocks.

Turkey decides to extend once again the work of its seismic research vessel in disputed waters in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, despite warnings from Greece.

The United States has temporarily suspended all visa services at its missions across Turkey.

The United Arab Emirates has launched its first mission to Mars.

The UNSMIL says over 100 people, including civilians, have been killed or injured due to landmines planted in southern Tripoli.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says the military alliance has decided to expand its mission in Iraq by training personnel for the Iraqi army and security forces.

No country can tackle the global health issue on its own, Iran's mission to the UN says.