Polish interior minister considering possibility of accepting refugees in case of war in Ukraine.

Boris Johnson says Russians 'planning for something that could take place as early as in the next 48 hours'.

EU cannot ignore far-right ideology, attacks on civil society, says Brussels-based watchdog.

20-strong team of Turkiye’s 6th National Antarctic Science Expedition reached island following 21-day journey, including 1-week sailing from Chile.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022.

Decision to end training mission in response to reports of imminent Russian threat.

US Embassy orders non-emergency staff to leave due to 'continued reports of Russian military build-up on the border'.

Allegations that Russia will attack Ukraine made in 'coordinated' way, says Russian presidential adviser.

Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Emmanuel Macron for latest visit; discussed latest situation.

54 people arrested, 337 fined for participating in convoy.

Efforts underway to release abducted workers, says Council of Ministers.

Parliament decision not 'in accordance with fair and transparent procedures,' force says.

Turkish delegation head stresses parliamentary diplomacy in enhancing relations at regional Parlatino meeting.

More deaths feared as al-Shabaab blockade in southwestern region exacerbate situation, says official.

Humanitarian situation in Yemen aggravated by depreciation of local currency.

No injuries reported.

President Kais Saied issued decree to form new judicial body.

Bilateral relations, ways to boost cooperation to be discussed during Erdogan's visit, various agreements to be signed.

Steinmeier wins election in 1st round of voting, garnering support from entire democratic political spectrum.

Tension escalates along Ukrainian border amid fears of possible Russian invasion.

No group claimed responsibility for kidnapping.

Statement by External Affairs Ministry comes a day after US government official says hijab ban ‘violates religious freedom’.

Yemeni demonstrators forced former President Ali Abdullah Saleh out of power in 2011.

Mevlut Cavusoglu, Vladimir Makei also discuss bilateral ties, regional issues over phone.

US, Australia, India, Japan urge Myanmar military leader to release detainees.

Government promises more powers to police to remove protesters.

After February 2021 coup, Myanmar one of world's most dangerous places for health workers, says The Lancet report.

Destroyed infrastructure, communication networks hampering rescue efforts, authorities say.

Palestinians hold weekly rallies in different areas across occupied West Bank to protest illegal Jewish settlements.

Assets to be used for aiding Afghan people, subject to litigation by victims of 9/11 attacks, according to White House.

Sergey Shoygu, Bena Wallace discuss measures to ease tensions in Europe.

Most European countries began easing COVID measures amid high vaccination rates, despite increasing daily cases.

Tripartite meeting held at UNIFIL headquarters, says Israeli army.

YPG/PKK terror group's malicious attack targeted Ulvan family's house, killed 3 children.

De-escalation of crisis 'very important,' says Finland's foreign minister.

Stoltenberg says expects NATO leaders to take decision in spring to deploy more troops in southeastern part of alliance.

There's no limit to what women can do in science, says theoretical physicist Tasneem Zehra Hussain, urging greater flexibility in academia.

Muslim women filed petitions against government order banning hijab in colleges.

Country records over 2.48M infections, 4,479 deaths so far, says Health Ministry.

All parties reaffirm their willingness to continue negotiations, says Ukrainian presidency.

'We’re dealing with one of the largest armies in the world,' president says about Russia.

Ukraine should strictly comply with Minsk agreement for de-escalation, says Russian Foreign Ministry.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022.

US watching situation ‘very carefully,’ says spokeswoman Jen Psaki.

Unidentified assailants fired at Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh's car in Tripoli, reports local media.

Student was heckled by members of right-wing group as she arrived at college in southern Mandya city.

Maram Salem dismisses allegations of antisemitism, says DW restricting criticism of Israel’s policies and actions.

No group has yet claimed responsibility for attack.

President Moon says he is ready to meet with Kim anytime, anywhere.

Russia is Kazakhstan's biggest trade partner, Vladimir Putin says.

Russia, Belarus repel 'external aggression' at Allied Determination-2022 military drill.

Beirut port explosion in 2020 killed 217 people, injured thousands.

Top Russian, British diplomats debate at news conference after meeting in Moscow.

Hefty penalties, arrests against participants and organizers announced.

Security forces closed Supreme Judicial Council's offices on Monday after Saied said draft decree to dissolve council ready.

Prince of Wales is in self-isolation, Clarence House residence says.

Russian 'aggressive actions' blocking parts of Black Sea, Sea of Azov, Kerch Strait are unacceptable, says Foreign Ministry.

NATO chief says he has sent letter to Russian foreign minister in this regard.

Azerbaijani units fired in retaliation, situation stable for now, says Defense Ministry.

Washington, Dhaka will mark 50 years of diplomatic relations this April.

Selcuk Bayraktar and Haluk Bayraktar in Baku to promote Turkiye’s major technology and aviation fair in Azerbaijan.

Situation remains tense but controlled, diplomacy continues to work to reduce tensions, says Ukraine's foreign minister.

Move comes after Naftali Bennett told police only spied on 3 people.

World Health Organization says funding can help end global health emergency this year.

Some 1,000 people have gathered near New Zealand's Parliament since last weekend, according to local media.

China to ‘safeguard national sovereignty, territorial integrity, promote reunification,’ says Defense Ministry.

Investors awaiting January's inflation data in US set for Thursday release.

NATO cannot renege on promises made in 2008 for Ukraine, Georgia to join alliance, says Italy’s top diplomat.

Social distancing rules were extended last week amid fast spread of omicron variant.

Blue berets, mostly trained in Turkiye, receive all-around war training, displaying new strength of country's military.

Mobile games took lion's share of market with $90B, followed by console and computer games, says founder of Turkiye-based gaming agency.

As some 1.9B people worldwide depend on this melted ice for freshwater, new estimates could spell trouble for those populations.

Hyundai apologizes for 'unauthorized' social media post by partner in Pakistan, South Korea expresses 'regret'.

Washington had asked Tokyo to extend energy assistance to ensure stable energy supplies in winter.

It is too evident in the context of this media conflict that it is neither about formal legal reasons nor about media freedom, but the continuation of the geopolitical conflict in the region by other means.

'We cannot lose sight of the long-sought goal of ending the occupation and realizing a two-state solution,' says Guterres.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022.

Army personnel went missing on Sunday after avalanche hit army patrol.

Russian troops in Belarus to return to permanent posts once joint exercises are complete, says Kremlin.

European Commission reveals plan on turning bloc into leader in semiconductors market by 2030.

Telecommunications minister says schoolteachers directed to inform parents and guardians about safe internet use.

Russia, Belarus to hold joint military exercise on Feb. 10-20.

Prime minister's remarks come after Beijing's new ambassador expresses willingness to repair ties with Canberra.

Self-ruled island nation says sale ‘demonstrates great importance’ Washington continues to place on Taiwan.

Luigi Di Maio and Stephanie Williams exchange views on political situation in country.

Ultimate goal of provocateurs was to seize power by force, weapons, says official.

Meeting called off due to president’s busy schedule, says Ukraine’s foreign minister.

Russian president says he will do ‘everything in his capacity to find acceptable mechanisms’ for resolving tensions.

Dmytro Kuleba says they have taken all scenarios into account regarding the course of the situation.

Geneva meeting aims to help shape global digital transformation agenda ahead of ITU standardization assembly.

Russian prime minister instructs Foreign, Defense ministries to hold talks, sign agreement with Belarus.

Move comes after power struggle following unrest last month.

President says US, NATO prepared if Russian leader chooses to move militarily against Ukraine.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022.

Andriy Zagorodnyuk warns of full-scale war in case of invasion.

External forces inflaming tensions, complicating efforts for peace in Africa, says African Union commissioner.

Xi Jinping discusses bilateral, international issues with Sadyr Japarov, Andrzej Duda, Halimah Yacob, Alberto Fernandez.

Nikolaou Katsika was correspondent for state news agency AMNA.

Committee set up to review the issue, present recommendations in next summit.

Naftali Bennett, Joe Biden also talk about Iran, Russia-Ukraine tension over phone.