Nearly 10,000 people moved out of nearby areas on Java island.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021.

Similar to oil, lithium fast becoming strategic product due to its usage in batteries and non-conventional energy products.

EU foreign ministers gather in Brussels to discuss Belarus border crisis, situation in Afghanistan.

4 more bodies pulled out from rubble of destroyed buildings in Ravanusa, 2 people still missing.

Naftali Bennett makes first official visit by Israeli premier to UAE.

Salah is staunch defender of Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem.

Britain has so far reported 3,137 cases of new omicron variant of coronavirus.

Presence of strain in 57-year-old woman from Karachi was reported on Dec. 9.

Moon Jae-in’s remarks come week after US announced ‘diplomatic boycott’ of games scheduled for February 2022.

Top EU diplomats approve scheme to impose asset freeze, travel ban for entities, individuals involved in Mali political crisis.

More than 100 people estimated to have died after powerful tornado tore through city in Kentucky.

Perpetrator dies of blood loss, TASS reports citing security source.

Eruption has continued for 84 days, surpassing record set in 1585.

World must increase sanctions on Myanmar army to cut off cash flow, access to weapons, says Burma Human Rights Network.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021.

Turkey values strengthening of its ties with Kenya in all areas, Sentop says in letters to Kenyan counterparts.

European Commission calls it 'important step' for full implementation of Trade and Cooperation Agreement.

Air, artillery raids launched last month captured 34 ADF rebels in eastern DR Congo, according to joint statement.

'We will only continue our path through political means,' pledges Milorad Dodik.

Novel coronavirus variant detected in person traveling from abroad, says Health Ministry.

Wagner mercenaries are main backer of Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar.

WHO, World Bank warn financial hardship likely to become more intense as poverty increases.

Turkey, together with global community, will strive for Bosnia to return to its real agenda of economic development, says Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman.

Japanese foreign minister calls on South Korea to take steps to solve issue of compensation of forced wartime laborers, reports Kyodo News.

Netanyahu says he, his family are possible assassination targets.

There are 80,000 Catholic Christians in Bahrain, mainly from India, the Philippines.

State of emergency declared in southeastern US state, immediate federal emergency declaration expected.

Iran, parties to 2015 deal seek middle ground to de-escalate tensions amid ongoing nuclear crisis, expert says.

Infected people have extremely mild symptoms with no hospitalization, says health minister.

Experts discuss features of a successful communications strategy, suggesting ‘diversity in producing engaging content’.

It is Georgia’s sovereign decision to join NATO, one that is based on unwavering will of Georgian population, says Georgian Foreign Ministry.

Verstappen overtakes his rival Hamilton on last lap in Abu Dhabi GP after security car.

Tunisia was birthplace of Arab Spring revolutions.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021.

President Radev reposes confidence in new government of premier-designate Petkov to 'corrrect' ex-prime minister's 'mistakes'.

Hamas denied reports that dozens died in blast.

Movement warns against violation of constitution.

66 minors and 3 women among those detained.

Parliamentary polls scheduled to take place in March.

Washington imposed embargo on Cambodia this week for 'allowing China to expand military presence'.

Military's violations of human rights in Myanmar are 'alarming escalation' of violence, says UN Human Rights Office.

Global rights watchdog slams wealthier nations for stockpiling vaccines at expense of developing nations.

2.6M people facing water shortages due to severe drought conditions in Somalia, says UNICEF.

2-day summit kicks off in Istanbul to address policies, issues, challenges, and trends of the strategic communication ecosystem.

Ursula von der Leyen meets with new German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Brussels.

Social media turned into one of the main sources of threats to modern democracy, Recep Tayyip Erdogan tells Stratcom Summit 2021 in Istanbul.

Al-Shabaab terrorists claim responsibility for deadly attack in Jowhar, regional capital.

Governor of southeastern state Andy Beshear declares state of emergency after natural disaster.

Possible sale to Greece covers MEKO class frigate modernization, 4 ships, related equipment.

Former US president says without his help, Israel might be destroyed by now.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021.

Only path out of sanctions is through nuclear compliance, says White House spokeswoman.

Jens Stoltenberg urges Russia to de-escalate, respect Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and return to diplomacy.

Ursula von der Leyen stresses Europe's future energy security "clearly depends on clean home-grown energy".

Government targets 30M vaccinations by Christmas to beat 4th wave of pandemic.

Stephanie Williams hopes to help bring about ‘consolidation of peace and progress towards a bright future’ in Libya.

Julian Assange would face 18 counts of hacking US government computers, violating espionage law.

Uncoordinated regulatory measures may facilitate potentially destabilizing capital flows, financial institution says.

Chinese, Russian envoys in Washington say American-led ‘Summit for Democracy will stoke ideological confrontation’.

Crash occurred in southern Siberia, say officials.

DNA tests being conducted to identify victims of Srebrenica genocide.

Over phone, leaders stress need for 'united, ready, resolute NATO stance' for collective defense of allies.

Analysts warn investors volatility in asset prices may increase.

Our common wish is achieving lasting peace, stability in Afghanistan, says Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021.

Deqa Dhalac, becomes first Black, Muslim, Somali-American mayor of South Portland on Maine's southern coast.

French-Algerian tensions escalated over Macron’s remarks on North African nation’s colonial past.

Despite past heavy reliance on China, South Asian nation now expanding defense ties with Russia, UK, India, Turkey, Germany.

Engineering student was killed in 2019 over Facebook posts critical of government.

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohamed al Nahyan confers on Mohamed bin Salman country's highest civilian award.

Despite downward trend in last 6 months, rate still above pre-pandemic level: OECD.

Joint resolution sought to block sale of $650 million worth of air-to-air missiles and related equipment to kingdom.

Turkish president says country 'ready to give best support to establish channel of dialogue'.

Gen. Bipin Rawat among casualties, another senior defense official currently being treated at military hospital, says Air Force.

Parliament elects Social Democrat politician country's next chancellor, ending Angela Merkel’s historic 16-year tenure.

Russia 'seriously interested' in obtaining reliable, legally fixed guarantees excluding NATO expansion in eastern direction.

WHO expects more hospitalizations due to new variant.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021.

Bloc might lose interoperability with partners if fails to invest in defense innovation, warns Josep Borrell.

Since February 2021, Houthi rebels have intensified attack on oil-rich Marib province.

Explosion took place near hospital in southern Basra province, says security official.

Olaf Scholz set to succeed Angela Merkel as chancellor after concluding coalition deal with environmentalist and liberal parties.

18-year old Ibrahim Obbo nabbed by Greek forces after landing on Samos Island in an inflatable boat.

Top Chinese diplomat holds virtual meet with outgoing Indian ambassador.

This is a working talk that is taking place during a very difficult period,' says Kremlin spokesman.

Announcement comes five months after $12.4B lease transaction concluded in June with investors led by EIG Global Energy Partners.

Agreements cover various areas including trade, investment, development, culture, diplomacy, health.

At summit-level meeting, both countries unveil projects and connecting plans to integrate region.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021.

Agency advises focus on risks surrounding cyber security, climate change, cryptocurrencies.

British health secretary announces there are now 336 cases of variant in country.

After 20 years, European Central Bank decides to revamp banknotes to make them more relatable to Europeans, says president.

On anniversary of Maj. Shabir Sharif Shaheed’s killing, veterans recall tragic events of 1971 war.

Israel approved construction of 1,058 settlement homes in West Bank.

Olaf Scholz names women to top posts in new, gender-balanced Cabinet.

About 200 migrants including children from African states demand shelter as cold weather sets in.

Palestinian Bedouin family with children is spending winter nights in open after Israeli soldiers demolish tents and bar sheep from grazing.

Int’l community needs to deliver humanitarian aid to Afghan people regardless of political motives, says Turkish foreign minister.

On Wednesday, Libya’s elections commission to announce final list of candidates for Dec. 24 polls.