13 female protesters reportedly exposed to rape, sexual harassment on Sunday.

Leaders of Hindu, Sikh communities meet interim deputy premier, seek return of usurped lands.

1,400 AK-47 assault rifles, 226,600 ammunition seized from fishing ship.

Health minister says omicron has not yet spread rapidly, but it is only a matter of time.

Joint committee comprising Turkish, Qatari officials to discuss deal with Afghan interim government, say diplomatic sources.

Taliban's interim Interior Ministry says attacker who tried to enter Passport Directorate building was shot dead.

Russia is only country increasing gas deliveries to Europe, says Russian president.

Northwestern Xi’an city sees spike in local transmission of COVID-19.

Parties to resume negotiations on possible US return to agreement, full compliance with nuclear deal.

Energy imports 159.5% more expensive year-on-year this November, latest data shows.

Dodik is making the pronouncements on establishing parallel institutions but framing his policy as a return to an 'original Dayton.' He is trying to dismantle the institution-building in post-war Bosnia and bring the country back to 1995.

Mahmoud Abbas and Jake Sullivan discuss relations, political developments.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021.

Indigenously developed surface-to-surface ballistic missile 'Pralay’ has range of 150-500 kilometers.

Turkovac will be in widespread use starting next week, says Health Minister Fahrettin Koca.

Voters throughout the world cast ballots for general and presidential elections as well as referendums this year.

Foreign minister says Moscow to have separate meetings with NATO countries on security issues.

32 Palestinian women continue to languish in Israeli prisons.

At 17th round of talks, parties agree to efforts to improve humanitarian conditions, says Turkish Foreign Ministry.

Chancellor Scholz has long been front-line politician in Germany, is well known to public.

US diplomat in custody – accredited at US Consulate in Beirut, not in Turkey – was found with $10,000 after selling passport, say police.

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds wide-ranging discussions with new German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

Vaccinated 75-year-old man with chronic diseases dies from virus.

Putin speaks to Macron, Scholz about security guarantees, measures for safety of Russia, NATO states.

New strain detected in 106 countries, including UK, South Africa, US, as of Monday, says WHO report.

In January, World Food Program to provide reduced ration of food aid to 8M people, leaving 5M others exposed to famine.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021.

Istanbul-Tehran-Islamabad freight service was launched in 2009, suspended in 2011.

Nursing mother among detainees.

Russia wants to ease tensions through political, diplomatic means, says president.

Soumana Boura was linked to 2020 killing of 6 French aid workers in Niger, says statement by French Defense Ministry.

2-day talks to focus on current situation in Syria, delivery of humanitarian aid, exchange of prisoners.

Hasan Irlu airlifted to Tehran last week after contracting COVID19.

Hisham Abu Hawwash, 40, held by Israel without charge of trial.

Nearly 600 all-male protesters attend rally, accusing US of inflicting 'economic violence' on Afghans by freezing $9.4B reserves.

Indian Air Force deploying S-400 in Punjab state to counter possible threats from Pakistan and China, ANI reports.

2-day talks to focus on current situation in Syria, delivery of humanitarian aid, exchange of prisoners.

Left-wing candidate Xiomara Castro set to start 4-year term in January.

Surprising markets, lira continues to appreciate against dollar, recovering from record low 18.36 to 11.2248

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021.

Authorities say 1.8M affected, 56 still missing after Typhoon Rai, strongest to hit archipelago this year.

Boric, 35, becomes country's youngest leader after his rival concedes defeat.

European Medicines Agency gives green light for granting marketing license for US-developed jab.

Protests took place on 3rd anniversary of Sudan’s revolution against Omar al-Bashir regime.

Germany declares UK virus variant area, tightens travel rules amid global concern over new strain.

As world marks International Human Solidarity Day, volunteer committee in Nablus helps protect Palestinians from settler attacks.

Taiwan not a chess piece to be used by others, Beijing will fight any threats to sovereignty, security, asserts Wang Yi.

Russian senior officials say Moscow not received any reaction from Washington yet to its suggestion on talks.

Iran's activities in transboundary waters, poor water management directly affect Iraq's water issue, evolving into crisis, says Arife Delibas.

Global in-person meeting now planned for early summer, says organization.

Hosting back-to-back meetings and inviting Central Asian leaders to attend Republic Day parade shows India’s bid to regain position in region.

Turkey, African nations have very effective partnership built on equal foundations, win-win principle, says Macky Sall.

Dhaka expresses its support for inclusive development to rebuild Afghanistan and maintain regional harmony.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021.

Pots, pans remains discovered in 3-room area carved into bedrock in area overlooking Lake Van.

Turkish-Chinese joint venture to manufacture 15 gigawatt hours of battery cell, module.

2 missiles fired at Green Zone, says government-affiliated Security Media Network.

Israel says Palestinians involved in shooting attack on settlers.

Saudi-led coalition says rebel drones fired from Yemen towards Abha airport.

Protests planned on Sunday to mark 3rd anniversary of Sudan's revolution.

US senators' sluggish approval of Joe Biden's diplomatic nominees gives advantage to US rivals in Africa, Middle East, warn analysts.

Mosaic, symbolizing gods’ love in Greek mythology, found in operation on illegal excavations in Izmir province.

Territory of Afghanistan will not be used against anyone, acting Afghan top diplomat says at OIC session.

Soldiers were detained on Nov. 16 for attempted provocation near border, says State Security Service.

Engagement with Taliban is necessary to achieve stability, Turkish top diplomat tells OIC session on Afghanistan.

Taiwanese voted on energy, environment, food imports, future referendum dates.

Investigation launched on crash north of Brisbane, say authorities.

EOKA terror group killed over 370, displaced 25,000-30,000 Turkish Cypriots during Christmas season of 1963.

Coronavirus vaccine booster will be compulsory Jan. 30.

Libya's presidential elections set to take place on Dec. 24.

London’s mayor says decision to help health care system as cases skyrocket.

Protesters condemn recent deal between PM Abdalla Hamdok and military.

New satellite launched by US aerospace company SpaceX.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021.

Risk of violence caused by Lebanon’s deepening crisis.

Maintaining peace, security imperative for achieving sustainable development, Felix Tshisekedi says at Turkey-Africa summit.

Fear among minorities in India has grown over last few years, though ruling BJP party denies allegations.

Nabil Rajoub spent last days of his detention in solitary confinement under tormenting conditions.

Coinciding with the International Migrants Day, experts urge more steps for unorganized workforce.

Research ongoing on statues found in Usak province, with one over 6 feet high, says dig site chief.

People to cast votes on 4 initiatives related to energy, environment, food trade, future referendum dates.

Paris will ask European Commission to initiate dispute procedure.

Total coronavirus cases in Egypt reach 373,509.

At least 13 critically injured in blast outside building thought to be caused by leakage in nearby gas pipeline.

Willy Brandt registered as O-35-VIII by US military intelligence.

Sudan’s Darfur state witnesses rounds of violence since October.

'This is a historic day for the American Muslim community and our nation,' says Muslim group.

There was no comment from Saudi-led coalition on Houthi call.

‘We can’t -- and we won't -- go back to where we were 21 months ago,’ says Governor Kathy Hochul.

Lithuanian government increases financial grants for refugees willing to voluntarily return to their country.

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.