South African court ruled criticism of Zionism was not considered criticism of Jews.

Sergey Lavrov says West's disregard of Russia’s security rights affects stability in Europe.

UN Refugee Agency officials visit Bangladesh on Feb. 13-18.

Boris Johnson warns Russia will enter Ukraine from Belarus as well as Donbas in east.

Ankara has carried out series of offensives since 2019 against terrorist groups in northern Iraq, particularly PKK.

Russian attempt to ‘weaken Western, European support for Ukraine is miscalculation,’ says Charles Michel.

Turkish ambassador meets with deputy leader of Libya’s Presidency Council.

Riyadh, Tehran held 4 rounds of talks hosted by Iraq in effort to normalize their relations.

Volodymyr Zelensky says they discuss possible ways of immediate de-escalation.

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

Embassy to continue operations from the western city of Lviv temporarily, says Dutch Foreign Ministry.

More than 5,000 buildings also damaged in Poland, say officials on storm that left 16 dead across NW Europe since Friday.

Josep Borrell warns bloc on 'fragmented' spending, resistance against defense reforms.

Violence erupts after Israeli lawmaker relocated his makeshift office to another place in neighborhood.

Blinken says US, allies will impose sanctions, reinforce Ukraine’s defense if Moscow launches attack.

Japanese foreign minister, NATO chief agree that changing status quo by force 'will not be tolerated'.

Men, women of varying ages seek military training amid looming prospect of Russian aggression.

President Zelensky also seeks clear timeframe for Kyiv's entry into NATO, a prospect Russia firmly opposes.

German Foreign Ministry warns that military confrontation with Russia is possible at any time.

Queen, 95, is experiencing mild cold-like symptoms, Buckingham Palace says.

Foreign ministers meet in Munich to advance Middle East peace process, release joint statement.

Hezbollah says drone flew over Israel for 40 minutes on reconnaissance mission.

Displaced people reach 554,500, up from 245,000, amid severe drought in Horn of Africa country.

‘We are now fully prepared in event of stop to Russian gas supplies to EU,’ says Ursula von der Leyen.

Jens Stoltenberg says Russia could be trying to create pretext for invasion with recent tensions in eastern Ukraine.

If defense, intelligence agencies recommend it, Premier Morrison vows not to hesitate to move in 'national interest'.

Blast may be linked to gas pipeline, says Russian news agency.

Minsk agreement is the only way out of crisis, Chinese foreign minister says.

Deal can be reached if Iran’s legitimate demands are met, says Iranian top diplomat.

'We are ready to negotiate, however basic principles are not up for discussion,' Chancellor Olaf Scholz says.

President Vladimir Putin, his Belarussian counterpart oversee exercise from Kremlin.

Bill Gates says it is too late to get 70% of world vaccinated in 2022.

If Russia further invades Ukraine, US, allies will impose significant, unprecedented economic cost, says Vice President Harris.

As Sikh-Muslim relations grow stronger, over 200 dilapidated mosques left abandoned after riots and migration of Muslims in 1947 are being renovated in last few years.

'We are now staring at a generation of bloodshed and misery,' says British prime minister.

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.