Turkey to send 15M COVID-19 vaccine doses to Africa, says Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency’s English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021.

On eve of International Migrants Day, Anadolu Agency looks at multi-dimensional implications of migration from Ethiopia.

Country's ambassador in Tel Aviv hopes his country to open its mission's branch in Jerusalem early next year.

Group's health ministers express deep concern over rising infections, urge cooperation.

Top officials stress importance of holding 3rd Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit face to face despite pandemic.

Palestinian properties vandalized, homes stoned, says official.

Police suspect arson as prime minister pledges all necessary measures to prevent such incidents again.

On Nov. 25, European Medicines Agency approved Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children aged 5-11 years.

US possible return to agreement, full compliance with nuclear deal discussed at meeting in Vienna.

Bank of England raises interest rates for 1st time since August 2018, US Fed accelerates taper, eyes 3 rate hikes for 2022.

Inflation rate increases in almost all member states in November.

3rd Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit in Istanbul hosting 102 ministers from Africa, says Mevlut Cavusoglu.

Separatists violated cease-fire 5 times in eastern Donbas region, says Ukrainian military.

63-year-old test engineer exchanged over 300 emails with FBI employee posing as Russian agent, says Justice Department.

NATO will monitor if collective defense posture has to be strengthened in response to Russian threat, says Jens Stoltenberg.

European Council President Charles Michel warns that aggression against Ukraine would have very serious consequences.

Presidency releases video of Thursday's conversation between Turkish president and founder of Tesla, SpaceX.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Friday, Dec. 17, 2021.

Derek Chauvin will likely see prison time extended.

Lebanon says press conference by Wefaq Society harmed its relations with Bahrain.

Many countries have announced goals related to zero emission targets and electric vehicles, with electric vehicle market is growing day by day.

Fed expects personal consumption inflation to near 2% goal later in 2024.

Figure rose 28 percentage points to 256% of global GDP last year, largest 1-year debt surge since World War II, says IMF.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021.

New stage called Cluster 4 covers green agenda and sustainable connectivity, including transport Policy, energy, climate change.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says China's actions in South China Sea threaten $3T worth of commerce every year.

Police arrest 11 suspects after mosque vandalized in Leipzig during rally of left-wing groups.

International community must work together to help Afghans facing dire situation, says Pakistan’s ambassador to Turkey.

Core producer prices, excluding food, energy, trade rise 6.9% year-on-year, also largest on record.

Settled files include positions on Iran’s nuclear deal, crises in Lebanon, Syria, Libya, Afghanistan.

Dozens of wounded also hospitalized after explosion in northern coastal city, according to local media.

Ireland’s UN envoy regrets use of veto, says it is a ‘stark reminder of the need to reform’ UN Security Council.

Jens Stoltenberg, who has twice been Norway's prime minister, among 22 candidates for governor's job.

World Meteorological Organization says 38 C (100.4 F) recognized as world record, coldest and hottest places on earth are warming.

2 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine reduce hospitalizations due to omicron by 70%, says research by South African health insurance giant.

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.