Anadolu Agency's Morning Briefing – July 16, 2022

By Anadolu Agency Staff

ISTANBUL (AA) - Anadolu Agency is here with a rundown of the latest developments around the world.

Türkiye marked the 6th anniversary of a defeated coup that killed 251 people and injured 2,734 others in 2016.

The July 15 coup attempt marked an unprecedented resistance in Turkish history, said the country's president.

The US “could have done better” in its immediate response to the thwarted coup, according to a former ambassador to Türkiye.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said at a news conference alongside US President Joe Biden that he is ready to extend his hand to Israel to restart peace negotiations.​​​​​​​

Biden announced an additional $100 million in support for East Jerusalem hospitals during his visit to the Augusta Victoria Hospital in occupied East Jerusalem.

The US Congress recommended a wavier over sanctioning India for its purchase of the Russian S-400 air defense system, according to Indian media, in stark contrast to its treatment of other countries who bought the system.

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as Sri Lanka’s interim president. Parliament will elect Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s full-time successor on July 20.

The European Commission referred Hungary to the EU Court of Justice, accusing Budapest of restricting sexual rights and press freedom.

The coronavirus pandemic has caused the most significant decline in childhood vaccinations in 30 years, according to data published by the World Health Organization and UNICEF.

At least 322 people have been killed by high temperatures brought on by a heatwave that continues to hit Spain and Portugal.

Britain’s government issued its first-ever national emergency red alert for a heatwave in England, as the country is expected to experience its hottest weather in recorded history.

The Republic of Congo's ruling party is leading in the first round of legislative elections held last Sunday, according to the government.

The famed Turkish resort city of Antalya has welcomed more than 1 million German tourists this year, according to Recep Yavuz, head of the Antalya City Council Tourism Working Group.