World Bulletin
Sat, 15 Jan 2022 12:11:05 +0300Al-Aqsa Mosque preacher hospitalized due to health problem
Sheikh Ekrima Sabri is staunch critic of Israeli occupation.
Sat, 15 Jan 2022 09:08:45 +0300Press agenda on January 15
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022.
Fri, 14 Jan 2022 18:33:46 +0300Global growth momentum losing steam: UN report
World economy projected to expand by 4% in 2022, 3.5% next year, says UN.
Fri, 14 Jan 2022 18:23:20 +0300North Korea fires another projectile after warning shot over US sanctions
Pyongyang yet to confirm latest launch, warns of “stronger, clearer response” after US announces sanctions.
Fri, 14 Jan 2022 18:21:27 +0300Italian push for 'colonial language' comeback in Somalia met with anger
People in Horn of Africa country say move to revive Italian language, influence makes no sense.
Fri, 14 Jan 2022 18:20:00 +0300US says it is 'prepared if Russia chooses a different path' on Ukraine
'We will now reflect and consult with allies and partners on how to proceed,' says national security adviser.
Fri, 14 Jan 2022 18:18:51 +0300Ukraine satisfied with outcome of OSCE meeting in Vienna
Meeting of OSCE Permanent Council consolidated international support for Ukraine against Russia, says foreign minister.
Fri, 14 Jan 2022 18:14:22 +0300Russia calls 2 rounds of talks on security guarantees 'unsuccessful'
Dmitry Peskov says Moscow is waiting for response on its proposals from US, NATO in coming days.
Fri, 14 Jan 2022 18:11:04 +0300Northern Cyprus expects to be officially recognized by Azerbaijan: Premier
There will be no federal solution to on-and-off peace process on Cyprus, says Faiz Sucuoglu.
Fri, 14 Jan 2022 09:19:27 +0300Press agenda on January 14
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022.
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 18:57:46 +0300Head of Bashir-era Sudanese ruling party starts hunger strike
Ibrahim Ghandour protesting his 2-year detention without trial.
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 18:56:01 +0300Russia to blame for Europe's natural gas crisis: IEA chief
Natural gas prices in Europe rose by over 900% since January 2021.
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 18:54:03 +0300EU rejects ‘unacceptable’ Russian proposals on European security
EU foreign, defense ministers discuss situation in Ukraine, Mali at 2-day informal meeting in France.
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 18:52:26 +0300Russian, German foreign ministers to meet in Moscow next week
Sergey Lavrov, Annalena Baerbock set to have 'in-depth exchange of views on most pressing international issues,' says Russian spokeswoman.
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 18:48:40 +0300China’s virus battle 'still at toughest moment,' warns expert
Cases of domestic transmission, imported infections rising as China tries to rein in virus wave before Winter Olympics.
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 18:45:32 +0300Russian-led bloc starts withdrawing troops from Kazakhstan
Gradual pullout of nearly 2,500 collective security personnel to be completed within 10 days.
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 18:43:23 +0300US producer prices soar 9.7% in December, highest on record
Core producer prices, excluding food, energy, trade rise 6.9% year-on-year, hitting all-time high.
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 18:41:30 +0300UK: Prime Minister Johnson urged to resign despite apology over lockdown party
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross joins opposition leaders, public, says Johnson's 'position is no longer tenable'.
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 18:39:40 +0300Threat from China remains, says Indian army chief
Indian army head vows to deal with Chinese military firmly, maintaining top operational preparedness along northern borders.
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 18:36:40 +0300Russian deputy foreign minister says talks with NATO revealed 'serious controversies'
Alexander Grushko calls dialogue with military alliance 'sharp, direct' after meeting in Brussels.
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 18:01:55 +0300Russia launches military drill with over 10,000 soldiers near Ukraine's border
Soldiers will train in tactical actions as part of reconnaissance, offensive operations, says Russian Defense Ministry.
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 18:00:27 +0300US says 'weeks, not months' remain for nuclear agreement with Iran
'We are not talking about a protracted period of time that remains,' says State Department spokesman Ned Price.
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 17:58:21 +0300Germany jails ex-Syrian regime official for crimes against humanity
German court sentences Anwar Raslan to life in prison in historic trial of state-sponsored crimes by Assad regime.
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 17:56:43 +0300All 17 victims of New York City fire identified
All victims, including children, died from accidental smoke inhalation, according to local media.
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 17:54:22 +0300Why is Republika Srpska Celebrating January 9?
By marking the January 9 anniversary, Milorad Dodik and his regime is showing that it does not respect Bosnian institutions.
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 17:51:53 +0300Blast rocks Hezbollah building in southern Lebanon
Cause of explosion still unclear, early reports suggest no one injured.
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 13:46:50 +0300Serbian president vows no mercy for those who violate peace
Latest nationalist incident in Priboj is ‘test whether we are humans or not,’ says Aleksandar Vucic.
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 09:08:29 +0300Press agenda on January 13
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022.
Tue, 11 Jan 2022 18:32:48 +0300US announces $308M in humanitarian aid for Afghanistan
Washington will also provide Afghanistan with 1M additional COVID-19 vaccine doses through COVAX facility: spokeswoman.
Tue, 11 Jan 2022 18:29:24 +0300US withdraws support from EastMed gas pipeline project
Washington sees it main source of tension in region, says Greek media.
Tue, 11 Jan 2022 18:27:35 +0300Infections doubled in 2 weeks as omicron tidal wave sweeps Europe: WHO
Deeply concerning to see high number of unvaccinated people in 7M cases reported in year's 1st week, says WHO Europe chief.
Tue, 11 Jan 2022 18:25:59 +0300Turkish, Serbian foreign ministers hold talks over phone
Bilateral ties, regional developments discussed in phone call.
Tue, 11 Jan 2022 18:23:17 +0300Russia calls security talks with US 'difficult' but 'professional'
Talks with NATO, OSCE will show whether Russia and Western countries can agree on security guarantees, says Russian minister.
Tue, 11 Jan 2022 18:20:35 +0300Abu Dhabi crown prince, Kazakhstan's president discuss bilateral ties
UAE ready to provide support for protecting stability and security of Kazakhstan, says Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan.
Tue, 11 Jan 2022 18:18:01 +0300US, other countries condemn North Korea’s ballistic missile launch
North Korea's Jan. 5 ballistic missile launch is clear violation of multiple Security Council resolutions, says Linda Thomas-Greenfield.
Tue, 11 Jan 2022 18:15:11 +0300Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes Mediterranean Sea off southwest Cyprus
Tremor occurs 3.14 miles below surface, says Turkiye’s disaster management agency.
Tue, 11 Jan 2022 17:30:16 +0300Russian, Chinese foreign ministers evaluate developments in Kazakhstan
Both China, Russia support efforts by Kazakh administration to restore constitutional order in country.
Tue, 11 Jan 2022 15:40:11 +0300Turkiye’s mini satellite Grizu-263A set to launch on Jan. 13
PocketQubes minimize rocket launch costs, production time, potential satellite damage, offering producer advantage in space technologies.
Tue, 11 Jan 2022 15:36:41 +0300Mosaic with slave thanking God for his freedom unearthed in southern Turkiye
Head of local archeology museum in southern Turkish province says mosaic part of site of former Christian church.
Tue, 11 Jan 2022 15:32:42 +0300Cameroonian Pygmies uprooted from forests they lived in for 5,000 years
Pygmy communities left homeless due to logging, destruction of forests as authorities bar their entry into rainforests.
Tue, 11 Jan 2022 15:26:12 +0300Ready to support Kazakhstan to overcome current crisis: Organization of Turkic States
Member states voice support for reform agenda of Kazakh president to improve well-being, prosperity of people.
Tue, 11 Jan 2022 15:23:10 +0300In the face of deadly drought, Somalia’s amorphous election discourse could trigger armed conflicts
Already struggling with droughts, floods, famine, Somalia now encountering uncertainty due to long-delayed parliamentary elections.
Tue, 11 Jan 2022 15:02:54 +0300European Parliament President David Sassoli dies at 65
Sassoli was taken to hospital in Italy due to dysfunction of immune system.
Tue, 11 Jan 2022 09:02:50 +0300Press agenda on January 11
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022.
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:48:33 +0300AU chairperson hails release of political prisoners in Ethiopia
‘Criminal charges brought against us were 100 percent false,’ freed prisoner says.
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:45:36 +0300Power of the Dog, Succession take top honors at 2022 Golden Globes
Still under a shadow of scandal, this year's Golden Globes announce winners at private event not aired or streamed.
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:42:23 +0300Last 7 years warmest on record globally
Last year's annual average temperature is in range between 1.1-1.2°C above pre-industrial level of 1850-1900, new data shows.
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:40:20 +0300Australia's COVID-19 tally surpasses 1M
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says country must 'push through' rapidly-growing omicron outbreak.
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:36:54 +0300Oil volatile over supply concerns in Kazakhstan, Libya
Flight cancellations in US continue due to spread of omicron variant among staff, putting pressure on prices.
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:35:17 +0300US, Russia begin security talks amid Ukraine tension
‘US will listen to Russia’s concerns and share our own,’ says US deputy secretary of state.
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:32:18 +0300Bosnian Serbs celebrate statehood day defying court ban
In 2015, top court of Bosnia-Herzegovina ruled that celebrations could be discriminatory to other ethnic groups in country.
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:30:46 +0300Honduran indigenous Lenca leader assassinated
Pablo Isabel Hernandez was a human rights defender, active in education and environmental projects for his community.
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:29:13 +0300NATO aims at agreeing on series of negotiations with Russia: Alliance chief
Ahead of NATO-Russia talks on preventing conflicts in Europe, Stoltenberg says it's 'not realistic' to solve all issues with Russia at once.
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:25:55 +0300After 2 decades, former British inmate recalls Guantanamo ordeal
Moazzam Begg describes notorious site as 'an American project'.
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:23:31 +0300International Jurists Union greatly concerned over human rights situation in Tunisia
Union urges Tunisia to respect its international obligations.
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:21:16 +0300Kazakh president calls protests in country 'attempted coup'
CSTO leaders hold extraordinary video meeting to discuss latest situation in Central Asian country.
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:19:57 +0300US envoy meets with Russian counterpart to prepare for security talks
US ‘will not discuss European security without our European Allies and partners,’ says State Department.
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 10:04:39 +030019 killed, including 9 children, in New York apartment fire
Over 60 people injured, head of New York City Fire Department says.
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 10:02:55 +0300Over 1,170 Yemeni civilians killed or wounded in 2021
403 civilians, including 30 women and 48 children, lost their lives in attacks, says National Commission of Inquiry.
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 10:01:15 +0300Mahmoud Abbas begins 17th year as Palestinian president
Elected in 2005, Abbas presided over stepped up security coordination with Israel, curtailment of West Bank armed resistance.
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 09:57:38 +0300Press agenda on January 10
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022.
Sat, 08 Jan 2022 18:39:33 +0300Turkish tech firm TOGG, blockchain platform Ava Labs ink deal
Strategic partnership formed to develop safe, secure mobility services powered by smart contracts.
Sat, 08 Jan 2022 18:38:25 +0300US consumer borrowing posts largest gain in 20 years
Revolving credit also marks highest increase since 1998.
Sat, 08 Jan 2022 18:35:25 +03003 US men found guilty of Ahmaud Arbery's murder sentenced to life
Gregory and Travis McMichael sentenced without possibility of parole by Georgia judge; William Bryan granted parole chance.
Sat, 08 Jan 2022 18:29:42 +0300Ethiopia pardons high-profile Tigrayan officials
Criminal charges against pardoned politicians terminated, government says.
Sat, 08 Jan 2022 18:28:18 +030021 die after being stuck in cars amid heavy snowfall in Pakistan
Army has been called out to assist in rescue operation, interior minister says.
Sat, 08 Jan 2022 18:16:41 +0300Where is government process going in Iraq?
Political polarization negatively affect process of forming government.
Sat, 08 Jan 2022 18:15:22 +0300Death toll from suspected gas leak blast in China rises to 16
Canteen collapsed after blast on Friday, trapping more than 20 people, local media reports.
Sat, 08 Jan 2022 18:13:41 +0300Israeli national killed in Kazakhstan violence
Violence stems from protests over rising fuel prices.
Sat, 08 Jan 2022 18:12:14 +0300Kazakhstan declares Jan. 10 national mourning day
18 security officers, 26 civilians killed in massive protests in Central Asian country.
Sat, 08 Jan 2022 18:10:23 +0300Surge in COVID cases in India indicative of 3rd wave: Experts
Daily cases cross 141,000 mark with omicron emerging as dominant strain.
Sat, 08 Jan 2022 18:08:28 +0300Nazarbayev's ex-adviser holds 'traitors in law enforcement' responsible for Kazakh protests
Aim of protests is to overthrow President Tokayev, says Yermukhamet Yertysbayev.
Sat, 08 Jan 2022 18:06:23 +0300UN launches talks to salvage Sudan transition
UN mission says intra-Sudanese political process will be inclusive.
Sat, 08 Jan 2022 18:04:33 +0300Russia criticizes Blinken’s remarks on military mission in Kazakhstan
Sending CSTO mission to Kazakhstan upon the request of country’s leadership is ‘completely legitimate,’ says Foreign Ministry.
Sat, 08 Jan 2022 17:58:52 +0300Armenian forces fire on Azerbaijani positions near border
No personnel, military equipment lost, says Azerbaijani Defense Ministry.
Sat, 08 Jan 2022 13:02:08 +0300Kazakhstan detains former chief of National Security Committee
Karim Massimov detained on suspicion of treason.
Sat, 08 Jan 2022 09:10:56 +0300Press agenda on January 8
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 19:51:36 +0300Putin discusses Kazakhstan situation with CSTO leaders
Kazakhstan is rocked by days of deadly protests sparked by fuel price hike.
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 19:50:05 +0300Germany plans to tighten COVID-19 rules to curb omicron
People without booster shots will need negative test result to enter cafes and restaurants, according to draft plan.
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 19:47:05 +0300Kazakh protesters' demands take on different dimension
Demonstrators seek reduced pricing for everyday commodities, improved economy, higher wages, in addition to lowering LPG price.
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 19:45:29 +0300EU calls for independent probe into deaths, violence in Sudan
Attacks on hospitals, detention of activists and journalists must stop, says delegation.
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 19:43:44 +0300Developments in Kazakhstan bring back 'memories of situations to be avoided': EU
Rights, security of civilians must be guaranteed in Central Asian nation, says Josep Borrell.
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 19:41:35 +0300Pakistan's army denies reports of cancelation of helicopter deal with Turkiye
Speculations over T-129 ATAK helicopters deal baseless, says army's media wing.
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 19:39:29 +0300Tajik parliament approves deployment of 200 troops to Kazakhstan
Troops to be part of Collective Security Treaty Organization peacekeeping force to quell unrest in Kazakhstan.
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 19:37:56 +0300Wildfire in Colorado causes over $513M in damage
Nearly 1,100 homes, structures destroyed due to wildfires, according to latest damage assessment.
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 19:36:34 +0300Turkish official expresses sorrow over loss of lives in Kazakhstan
Turkiye always stands in solidarity with Kazakhstan, says Turkish presidential spokesman.
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 18:57:22 +0300Number of journalists killed by virus near 2,000, actual figure 'certainly higher': Report
At least 1,400 media workers died of COVID-19 in 2021, according to Press Emblem Campaign.
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 18:55:52 +0300Cambodian premier pays Myanmar 1st visit by any govt head since coup
Hun Sen arrives on 2-day trip, hands over medical aid delivery to Burmese government.
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 18:50:01 +0300Kazakh president orders security forces 'to open fire to kill terrorists without warning'
Counter-terrorism operation to continue until militants are completely destroyed, says President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 18:46:31 +03004 police officers killed in ambush in Kenya
Official says police vehicle attacked by suspected al-Shabaab terrorists in Lamu County along porous Somalia border.
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 09:48:57 +0300OIC calls for restraint, end to violence in Kazakhstan
Top Muslim body expresses grave concern over latest developments in country.
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 09:08:48 +0300Press agenda on January 7
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 19:06:27 +0300Russia 'attentively' watching events in Kazakhstan
Moscow urges peaceful solution amid nationwide protests in neighboring Kazakhstan.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 19:04:29 +0300Pakistan-Iran-Turkiye cargo train reaches Ankara, restarting route after 10 years
Train from Pakistan takes 3,666-mile route in around 13 days, reaching Turkiye over Iran.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 19:03:14 +0300Maras reopened in accordance with civil rights: TRNC president
Greek Cypriot side's pressure on its citizens not to apply to Immovable Property Commission is not correct behavior, says Ersin Tatar.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 19:01:38 +0300China's top diplomat arrives in Eritrean capital
Expert says China is giving attention to Horn of Africa after year of Tigray conflict.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 18:58:32 +0300Leaving family homeless, Israel demolishes Palestinian house in E.Jerusalem
Israel last year demolished 175 Palestinian houses in East Jerusalem, area whose Israeli annexation global community has never recognized.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 18:45:52 +0300Australia records highest single-day COVID-19 cases
Amid battle against omicron variant, country reports over 64,000 cases.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 18:42:42 +0300Pakistan reiterates call for plebiscite in Jammu and Kashmir
As Kashmiris’ mark Right to Self-Determination Day, Pakistan urges UN to stop India's ‘war crimes, crimes against humanity’.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 18:41:12 +0300Rocket attack hits military camp near Baghdad Airport
No casualties reported in attack.