Anadolu Agency's Morning Briefing

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Anadolu Agency is here with a rundown of the latest developments in Turkey, around the world, and the coronavirus pandemic.

Developments in Turkey, coronavirus pandemic and other news

Turkey has administered more than 110.16 million coronavirus vaccine jabs since it launched an immunization drive in January, according to official figures.

More than 53.9 million people have been given a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, while around 44.9 million are fully vaccinated, said the Health Ministry.

About 86.99% of Turkey’s adult population has received at least one dose of a two-shot vaccine, according to the data.

Turkey has also given booster shots to more than 10.4 million people.

The ministry recorded 27,973 new coronavirus cases, 203 fatalities and 22,110 recoveries in the past 24 hours.

Denmark and Turkey set an ambitious goal for economic development and cooperation to reach €5 billion in trade and green energy is one of the hot sectors helping to achieve it, the Danish Ambassador to Turkey Danny Annan said in an exclusive interview with Anadolu Agency.

Turkey will resolutely continue to protect its rights and those of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus’ (TRNC) in the Eastern Mediterranean, according to the Turkish Foreign Ministry.

Turkey welcomed Qatar's first legislative elections that will elect 30 members of the 45-seat Shura Council.

Two power utility workers were killed in a roadside bomb blast by the PKK terror group in eastern Turkey, said the Interior Ministry.

Turkey's president said cultural racism is a "universal problem" that adversely affects all foreigners and migrants.

Other developments

Qatari voters began to cast ballots in the Gulf state’s first legislative elections.

Iraq said 275 Iraqi nationals have been stranded on the border between Lithuania and Belarus.

Four people were killed in an ambulance plane crash in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, police confirmed.

Pakistan’s legendary comedian Umer Sharif died in Germany at the age of 66, his family and the government confirmed.

The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) said it would deploy international observers to ensure the success of upcoming parliamentary elections on Oct.10.

The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) accused Israel of escalating abuses against 3,000 Palestinians living in the West Bank city of Hebron to pave way for their eventual displacement.

Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte announced he will retire from politics when his term ends.

A UN peacekeeper was killed and four others seriously wounded by an explosive device in northeastern Mali, according to the UN mission (MINUSMA).