Jeff Flake says Turkiye's contributions to military alliance more important than ever.

European, African leaders agree on renewing partnership, focusing on green transition, investment in connectivity.

21 bomb blasts in span of 70 minutes in Ahmedabad had killed 57, injured over 200.

Army says drone breached Israel’s airspace and returned to Lebanon.

Authorities in Democratic Republic of Congo have said that in this year 27 million people need humanitarian assistance.

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin urges de-escalation around Ukraine.

Vladimir Putin, Alexander Lukashenko discuss economic ties, military cooperation.

Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, and Tunisia to establish mRNA vaccine production hub in Africa.

Russian foreign minister urges both sides in Ukrainian conflict to use additional measures in Minsk deal to maintain cease-fire.

Defense Ministry says military exercises routine, held annually, planned long before.

Antonio Guterres tells Munich Security Conference there is no alternative to diplomacy, says military conflict would be catastrophic.

US planning on sale of 250 Abrams tanks to Poland, says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.

Russian president briefs council on international contacts related to Ukrainian crisis.

World Food Program says over 10.5M people in 5 countries face crisis levels of hunger.

Foreign Minister Baerbock says Russia’s massive military buildup around Ukraine has created 'extremely dangerous situation'.

'If we didn’t sleep, we wouldn’t survive,' says sleep specialist Randall Wright.

Foreign ministers Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Dmytro Kuleba also deliberate on bilateral, international relations during telephonic talk.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Russian Foreign Ministry says latest US proposal failed to address central issues such as halting NATO's eastward expansion.

Russia-Ukraine crisis directly affects every member of Council, every country in world, US diplomat says.

Estimated $75B needed over next 5 years, says Janet Yellen, adding that this is far less than economic cost of current pandemic.

Commission to seek amicable resolution to allegations by Palestine of racial discrimination by Israel.

Microsoft co-founder visits Pakistan to discuss polio eradication, meets with president, prime minister.

Development comes amid months-long standoff over Ukraine.

Speaking to Anadolu Agency, witnesses to deadly terror attack in Hanau criticize authorities' failings, voice concern about rising racism.

Mine hit kindergarten, no children injured, 2 teachers shell-shocked, says Ukraine's Embassy in Ankara.

Iran's supreme leader says world is becoming increasingly reliant on nuclear energy.

Just 3 people survived after Spanish fishing boat with crew from Spain, Ghana, and Peru sank off Canadian coast.

‘Good health and well-being under the umbrella of universal health coverage should be a reality for all of us,’ says WHO Europe regional director.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says it is feared that 'that is a thing we will see more of over the next few days'.

US diplomat to speak to Security Council at 10 a.m. EST Thursday.

Threat of invasion is 'very high,' says US president.

Kremlin spokesman calls out 'information aggression' amid continued 'fake' reports of planned Russian attack on Ukraine.

Russian foreign minister says document will be made public to avoid misinterpretation, 'lies and propaganda'.

Turkiye's membership significant development for alliance not only politically but also militarily.

Experts at OIC meet on human rights urge actionable steps, as they discuss issues and situation of Muslims in Myanmar, India.

Moscow's claims of drawdown 'false,' says senior Biden administration official.

Strategy aims to improve security in line with NATO and EU standards.

Lloyd Austin asks NATO to stay vigilant for false flag operations by. Moscow to justify aggression against Ukraine.

NATO still sees no sign of de-escalation at Ukraine's borders despite Moscow’s claims, says NATO chief, echoing US assessment.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022.

Xi Jinping holds telephone call with Emmanuel Macron.

Meeting ahead of EU-African Union Summit, says spokesman for EU Council president.

Dmitry Peskov urges US president to call on Ukrainians to stop shooting each other.

Particularly in Europe political rhetoric is serving to legitimize rising Islamophobia, says Turkish foreign minister.

2 years after Hanau terror attack, families of victims say they are living in fear due to continued threats.

Foreign Minister Lavrov urges parliament to draft bill analogous to legislation being considered by British government.

Facilities will be able to make various mRNA-based vaccines, including Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 jab, says German firm.

Company says 100 million barrels of oil is largest find in area in last 20 years.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he would speak to Russian president on possible trilateral meeting of Ukraine, Russia, Turkiye.

Russia continues with military buildup despite recent announcements from Moscow, says NATO chief.

Foreign ministry summons Arab ambassador, 3 western envoys summoned, local media say.

No information given about port where ship will go, local sources say.

EU calls on Russia to show concrete steps of de-escalation in Ukrainian crisis instead of conflicting signals.

Ukraine 'fairly surrounded,' no evidence of withdrawal, says Ben Wallace.

Rear units of Southern Military District depart Crimean Peninsula, crossing Kerch Strait, says Russian Defense Ministry.

Great importance attached to strengthening friendly, fraternal relations with all states, says Turkmenistan's ambassador to Turkey.

Olaf Scholz seated at giant conference table with Vladimir Putin amid Ukraine talks.

Group of experts taking all necessary measures to resist DDOS attack, says Ukrainian government.

US president reiterates Washington ready to engage in diplomacy with Russia.

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.