Speaking at GECF summit in Doha, Ebrahim Raisi calls for security of global energy market.

In call with Russian president, Turkiye's Recep Tayyip Erdogan underlines need to resolve Ukraine tensions via dialogue.

Nuclear Energy and Industry Department head says country has uranium isotope enrichment services, nuclear fuel production.

6 soldiers also wounded in attacks by pro-Russian separatists, ministry says.

Kyiv fears possible Russian invasion of Ukraine could reduce its ability to provide consular services to its citizens in Russia.

Palestinian detainees continue to boycott court sessions in protest of their detention.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says no need for mobilization right now.

55-year old man spent 18 years on death row and died the day he was pardoned.

Foreign minister says Wellington prepared to impose travel, export bans on Moscow.

Ukraine’s foreign minister calls for sanctioning Russia 'hard' over its aggression in east.

2 large Russian financial institutions, 42 subsidiaries also on sanctions list.

Forces will move within US European Command area of operations to NATO’s northeastern, southeastern flanks.

Ukrainian crisis is a symptom of a new reality, the formation of new international relations and a new world, but then the persistence of the same old problems.

State of emergency to last 30 days, can be extended up to 60 days if necessary: Ukraine’s national security council chief.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022.

'Russian troops have continued to move closer to the border in what looks like plans for an invasion at any moment,' says Antony Blinken.

Sergiy Kyslytsya says Kyiv demands that Russian troops complete withdrawal from eastern Ukraine after Putin order.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Moscow’s recognition of separatist regions in eastern Ukraine is clear violation of international law.

Russia's next decisions, moves 'depend greatly on global reactions', says Ukraine's foreign ministry.

Foreign nationals kept in temporary detention centers, says Kazakhstan's human rights commissioner.

Mark Rutte criticizes Vladimir Putin ordering troops to enter breakaway regions of Ukraine after recognizing them as independent.

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss says UK will announce new sanctions on Russia tomorrow in wake of Putin's announcement.

Russia officially recognizes Ukraine's breakaway regions of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says 3 individuals were also target of UK sanctions with their assets frozen.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022.

Putin, leaders of eastern Donetsk, Luhansk separatist regions sign agreement in Kremlin about separating from Ukraine.

Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says Ukraine doesn't plan 'any such actions', urges Russia to 'stop fake-producing factory'.

Russian ruble hits 78.5 to US dollar amid fears of Russian invasion of Ukraine.

French President Emmanuel Macron pitched to both leaders a summit to avert war in Europe.

Seeing elements of Russian playbook 'start to play out in real time,' says Boris Johnson's spokesman.

Airline to re-evaluate geopolitical situation in light of safety of its flights, customers, and crew, says official.

Russian Defense Ministry says both vehicles destroyed along with 5 soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

No casualties reported, says Russian Federal Security Service.

Meeting comes amid rising tensions in Ukraine.

US diplomatic mission issues list of recommendations for its citizens in Russia.

Russia still has chance to step back from brink of war in Europe, says Boris Johnson.

Rebels breach line of contact 100 times in 5 days while also using civilians as human shields, blames Kyiv administration official.

Presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin says possible sanctions against Russia would only put off underlying problems.

Authorities failed to investigate attack thoroughly, how failures cost lives; still downplay right-wing extremism.

‘He was unapologetic about his critique of white racism and white privilege,’ says Anthony Pinn, expert in African American studies.

Russia used arms prohibited under Minsk agreement, says Kyiv.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022.

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.