Overcoming challenges is essential for Central Asian nations to ensure productivity, growth, job creation, and investment.

Over 30,000 Coloradans ordered to evacuate as wildfires overtake residential areas, according to local news reports.

Amir Rayyan allegedly attempted to carry out stabbing attack, claims Israeli army.

Omicron cases have nearly tripled in less than a week, states told to ramp up testing as infections soar in India.

2020 sees rise in online Islamophobia as pandemic shuts down daily life across Europe, says report on Islamophobia.

Xi Jinping focuses on China's achievements, party functioning in New Year address.

Global powers are ‘not as strong as they seem,’ failed to address challenges faced by world in 2021, says President Erdogan.

US president backs diplomacy in tensions surrounding Russia and Ukraine.

Mountaineer Birkan Uzun speaks to Anadolu Agency to express his motivation and feelings on climbing Mount Vinson.

In recent years, several Arab countries took steps to normalize ties with Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria.

Turkic world is big tree, Turkic countries are branches of this tree, while children are its buds, says official.

In 50-minute phone call, US and Russian presidents discuss issues between the 2 countries.

North African country witnesses massive demonstrations demanding civilian rule.

Egyptian authorities in 2017 arrested Ola Qaradawi, who denies any links to illegal activities.

Central Asian country Kazakhstan holds positive forecast for 2022, expecting economic recovery, energy linkages with Russia, China, and Europe.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021.

Experts fear mass deaths of cranes, as more expected not to survive winter.

Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov to lead Russian delegation, his counterpart Wendy Sherman to head US team.

Pentagon had ruled out punishment to US soldiers involved in August's drone strike that killed 10 civilians.

Rodrigo Duterte was on visit to Negros Oriental province to distribute basic aid.

Research equipment launched on Iran's indigenously made Simorgh satellite carrier rocket, official says.

Youssef Zuhour sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday by Israeli military court in Ofer, west of Ramallah.

2 tribes fight over ownership of land in northern Tsak valley, destroying 20 houses besides launching fatal attacks.

Palestinian president reiterates need for political path to resolve Palestinian issue.

French President Emmanuel Macron features on cover of this year's report due to his policies, say co-editors.

Somalia is in political gridlock for second time in a year over election.

Communications technology experiment satellite enters planned orbit.

Vaccine’s studies reach mass production stage with approval of scientists at monitoring committees, says Turkish health authority.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021.

Around 800 new flights were cancelled in US on Monday following almost 3,000 cancellations during Christmas weekend.

991 irregular migrants, 10 migrant smugglers held in 52 incidents on Dec. 13-25, says Turkish Coast Guard.

UN envoy to Yemen dismayed by country’s “tragic” ending of 2021.

Libyan elections were initially slated for Dec. 24.

Turkey supports Bosnia on EU and NATO path, says Sefik Dzaferovic.

Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin says NATO continues confrontational course towards Russia.

Over 20 injured among passengers en route from capital Bogota to 2nd-largest city Medellin, say reports.

More than 56.8M people have received 1st jab, over 51.4M fully vaccinated, according to Health Ministry.

16-year-old Palestinian migrant rescued by Turkish Coast Guard says Greek border guards took away their phones, money.

Defense ministers hold virtual meet to discuss bilateral relations, regional situation.

Presidential spokesman attends annual MAS-ICNA Convention of Muslims.

'2021 is ending on a tragic note for Yemenis,' UN special envoy says.

House demolitions in Area C are common.

Another body recovered from Sugandha river as search for missing commuters continues, says official.

Fighter jets of military alliance scrambled around 370 times across Europe in 2021 to check unverified flights.

Lions use buy option for Egyptian striker, who joined club in February from Zamalek.

Suspects nabbed in anti-terror operations in central Kayseri province.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021.

Hisar O+ successfully hits high-altitude high-speed target, says head of Defense Industries Presidency.

One infection reported in Gaza.

Protest comes hours before verdict by Federal Court on vote results.

Financial problems, critical staffing shortage are putting hospitals under enormous strain, according to new report.

Sudan has been in turmoil since Oct. 25 military takeover.

Spider-Man: No Way Home has become 1st film to hit $1B mark during pandemic.

US remains committed to supporting peace, stability in Somalia, says State Department spokesman Ned Price.

It is 4th spacewalk by Chinese astronauts building country’s 1st space station.

Northwestern Xi'an city sees jump in COVID-19 cases.

Roadmap towards normalizing ties to be addressed during 1st meeting, says Turkish foreign minister.

64 missing, 1,146 injured in Typhoon Rai that damaged many parts of archipelago country.

Humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths says attacks against civilians prohibited under international law.

President also suspends navy chief.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021.

Terror group al-Shabaab claims responsibility for attack in Mogadishu's Daynile district.

Factions say military training aims to exchange expertise, enhance combat preparedness.

Police say search efforts underway for 5 missing people: Local media.

Papoulias was president of Greece between 2005-2015, also had 2 stints as foreign minister.

Move latest effort by Emirati government to promote competition, attract foreign investments.

Israeli settlers have stepped up their attacks on Palestinian towns in recent days.

Somalia says UN flights neglect procedures, carry people with no or incomplete documents, accuses contractors of smuggling.

6 in 10 people believe Brexit has gone badly or worse than they expected, according to survey.

While global order fails to address pandemic collectively, reproaching iMiddle East brought good news in 2021.

Suspects nabbed in simultaneous raids across Istanbul, say security sources.

Online stores in Cameroon boast quality of their products because they come from Turkey.

Turkey is ranked 1st in world in terms of being exposed to fake news, says communications director.

Tidie Traore helpfulness offers great opportunity for university, foreign students, says school official.

Vladimir Putin, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi agree to increase work, coordination to solve crisis in Libya.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Istanbul to be 'locomotive' of his Justice and Development (AK) Party in 2023 elections.

Nobel laureate died in Cape Town.

Iran's military drill comes after threats by Israeli officials to strike Iran's nuclear sites.

Russian Foreign Ministry demands Ukraine fulfill obligations under Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

'This is the best Christmas present possible,' says Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.

Roads, highways in southwestern Khuzestan province are prone to accidents.

Amendment to law was reaction to monstrous campaign of insulting victims, glorifying criminals, says Sefik Dzaferovic.

Russian mercenary group has been criticized by group of 15 European nations, Turkey, among others.

Kakha Kuchava says will remain part of ruling Georgian Dream party.

Possibility of dialogue in relations with Russia expected to be on NATO agenda next year.

World's most powerful space telescope will 'change our understanding of space as we know it,' says NASA.

Protesters demand civilian rule.

As of Dec. 22, omicron variant of coronavirus identified in 110 countries, says UN health agency.

‘Immense tragedies’ in Syria, Yemen ‘being passed over in silence,’ pope deplores.

Moscow deeply concerned about military exercises, reconnaissance flights, ship movements near its borders, says Kremlin.

Saturday’s protests demand handover of power to civilians.

Allies likely to formalize plan in early January meeting of foreign, defense chiefs, reports Japanese media.

People returning to pre-COVID consumption behaviors drastically raised demand amid sluggish supply side reaction with bottlenecks.

EU, US urge authorities to maintain momentum to goals of holding credible elections to elect unified government.

Move comes to stem spread of new wave of pandemic due to highly infectious omicron variant.

Widening gap between parallel exchange rate and bank rate to US dollar has created serious challenges for Zimbabweans.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021.

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.