World Bulletin
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 20:23:28 +0300Turkiye determined to abide by Montreux Convention, says parliament speaker
Mustafa Sentop urges Russia, Ukraine to find diplomatic solution to issues.
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 20:14:05 +0300China opposes 'illegal' sanctions on Russia over Ukraine
Beijing calls for ‘respect to all countries’ sovereign and territorial integrity’.
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 18:25:54 +0300Nearly 120 Ukrainian military targets hit, over 80 vehicles neutralized: Russian Defense Ministry
Russian forces seized control of Chernobyl to prevent 'Nazi units' from attempting nuclear provocation, says ministry.
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 18:23:22 +0300Syrian regime reiterates support for Russian intervention in Ukraine
Bashar al-Assad, Vladimir Putin speak over phone.
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 18:22:47 +0300F1 Russian Grand Prix called off after Ukraine intervention
Impossible to hold Russian Grand Prix in current circumstances, says Formula 1.
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 18:19:12 +0300Putin 'ready' to send delegation to Minsk for talks with Ukraine: Kremlin
Russian delegation may include representatives of presidential administration, defense, foreign ministries, says spokesman.
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 18:12:55 +0300Ukraine accuses Russia of attacking kindergarten, orphanage
‘Gathered facts to be immediately sent to Hague, responsibility is inevitable,’ says Dmytro Kuleba.
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 18:01:31 +0300EU to sanction Russian president, foreign minister
EU foreign ministers gather in Brussels to officially adopt bloc’s latest sanctions package against Russia.
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:53:22 +0300Ukraine reports higher levels of Chernobyl radiation
Defunct power plant seized by Russian forces on Thursday after military intervention in Ukraine.
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:49:53 +0300Ukrainian president calls Russian counterpart to negotiating table
‘Russia's invasion of Ukraine is not just invasion, it is beginning of war against Europe,’ Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says.
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:47:27 +0300Air raid sirens wail again in Ukrainian capital on day 2 of Russian attacks
Russia’s long-feared military intervention was announced early Thursday by President Vladimir Putin.
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:44:13 +0300NATO task force condemns Russia's military attack on Ukraine
Joint Expeditionary Force nations say they strongly support Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 09:04:20 +0300Press agenda on February 25
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 19:48:55 +0300Iran has capacity to supply natural gas to world: President
Speaking at GECF summit in Doha, Ebrahim Raisi calls for security of global energy market.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:14:36 +0300Turkish president urges Putin to visit Ankara 'as soon as possible'
In call with Russian president, Turkiye's Recep Tayyip Erdogan underlines need to resolve Ukraine tensions via dialogue.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:09:21 +0300Kazakhstan working to produce nuclear energy, says official
Nuclear Energy and Industry Department head says country has uranium isotope enrichment services, nuclear fuel production.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:07:35 +0300Ukrainian soldier killed in Donbas region: Defense Ministry
6 soldiers also wounded in attacks by pro-Russian separatists, ministry says.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:06:33 +0300Ukraine urges its citizens to leave Russia 'immediately'
Kyiv fears possible Russian invasion of Ukraine could reduce its ability to provide consular services to its citizens in Russia.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:05:11 +0300Israeli army detains 23 Palestinians in West Bank raids
Palestinian detainees continue to boycott court sessions in protest of their detention.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:03:47 +0300Ukrainian president calls up military reservists
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says no need for mobilization right now.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 16:59:33 +0300Iranian inmate on death row pardoned by victim's family, died of heart attack out of joy
55-year old man spent 18 years on death row and died the day he was pardoned.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 16:58:12 +0300New Zealand summons Russian envoy over Ukraine move
Foreign minister says Wellington prepared to impose travel, export bans on Moscow.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 16:47:35 +0300Blinken scraps meeting with Russian counterpart over Ukraine invasion
Ukraine’s foreign minister calls for sanctioning Russia 'hard' over its aggression in east.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 16:44:46 +0300US Treasury imposes sanctions on 5 Russian individuals
2 large Russian financial institutions, 42 subsidiaries also on sanctions list.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 16:42:09 +0300US to send forces to back NATO's eastern flank amid Russia aggression
Forces will move within US European Command area of operations to NATO’s northeastern, southeastern flanks.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 16:02:06 +0300No ordinary geopolitical issue
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.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 15:59:35 +0300Ukraine’s security council to declare state of emergency amid rising tensions
State of emergency to last 30 days, can be extended up to 60 days if necessary: Ukraine’s national security council chief.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:06:58 +0300Press agenda on February 23
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:46:23 +0300US diplomats in Ukraine to ‘spend the night in Poland’
'Russian troops have continued to move closer to the border in what looks like plans for an invasion at any moment,' says Antony Blinken.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:44:54 +0300'Virus’ spread by Kremlin has hit United Nations: Ukrainian envoy
Sergiy Kyslytsya says Kyiv demands that Russian troops complete withdrawal from eastern Ukraine after Putin order.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:42:39 +0300Germany halts Nord Stream 2 pipeline after Russia’s move against Ukraine
Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Moscow’s recognition of separatist regions in eastern Ukraine is clear violation of international law.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:40:53 +0300Ukraine calls for 'harsh' sanctions on Russia
Russia's next decisions, moves 'depend greatly on global reactions', says Ukraine's foreign ministry.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:39:35 +030018 foreign nationals remain under arrest in Kazakhstan over unrest
Foreign nationals kept in temporary detention centers, says Kazakhstan's human rights commissioner.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:36:31 +0300Dutch premier describes Russia's Putin as ‘totally paranoid’
Mark Rutte criticizes Vladimir Putin ordering troops to enter breakaway regions of Ukraine after recognizing them as independent.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:24:46 +0300UK says recognition of separatist regions of Ukraine violates UN Charter, flouts peace efforts
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss says UK will announce new sanctions on Russia tomorrow in wake of Putin's announcement.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:22:11 +0300European nations condemn Russia’s recognition of separatist regions of Ukraine
Russia officially recognizes Ukraine's breakaway regions of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:37:34 +0300UK sanctions 5 Russian banks over Moscow’s recognition of Ukrainian separatist regions
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says 3 individuals were also target of UK sanctions with their assets frozen.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:05:38 +0300Press agenda on February 22
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 22:17:05 +0300Russia officially recognizes independence from Ukraine of eastern breakaway regions
Putin, leaders of eastern Donetsk, Luhansk separatist regions sign agreement in Kremlin about separating from Ukraine.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 19:15:38 +0300Ukraine denies Moscow’s claims that it sent 'saboteurs' into Russia
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says Ukraine doesn't plan 'any such actions', urges Russia to 'stop fake-producing factory'.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 19:14:09 +0300Russian stock index decreases, ruble loses value
Russian ruble hits 78.5 to US dollar amid fears of Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 19:13:11 +0300Ukraine welcomes Putin-Biden summit initiative
French President Emmanuel Macron pitched to both leaders a summit to avert war in Europe.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 19:11:51 +0300Putin's plan to invade Ukraine 'has already begun,' says UK premier's spokesman
Seeing elements of Russian playbook 'start to play out in real time,' says Boris Johnson's spokesman.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 19:10:25 +0300Air France suspends flights to Ukraine
Airline to re-evaluate geopolitical situation in light of safety of its flights, customers, and crew, says official.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 19:09:10 +0300Russia reports 2 armored Ukrainian vehicles attempting infiltration destroyed
Russian Defense Ministry says both vehicles destroyed along with 5 soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 19:07:46 +0300Russia claims shell fired from Ukraine destroys border post
No casualties reported, says Russian Federal Security Service.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 18:54:34 +0300Putin summons meeting of Russia's Security Council
Meeting comes amid rising tensions in Ukraine.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 18:51:58 +0300US warns nationals of possible terror attacks in Moscow, Saint Petersburg
US diplomatic mission issues list of recommendations for its citizens in Russia.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 18:50:32 +0300Putin urged to withdraw, but diplomacy welcome sign: UK premier
Russia still has chance to step back from brink of war in Europe, says Boris Johnson.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 18:49:09 +0300Ukraine accuses pro-Russian separatists of continuously shelling civilian areas
Rebels breach line of contact 100 times in 5 days while also using civilians as human shields, blames Kyiv administration official.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 18:47:23 +0300Sanctions useless against Russia over Ukraine row: Turkish official
Presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin says possible sanctions against Russia would only put off underlying problems.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 18:34:30 +0300Racist terrorist attack in Hanau 2 years on
Authorities failed to investigate attack thoroughly, how failures cost lives; still downplay right-wing extremism.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 18:23:23 +0300Malcolm X's influence still resonates with Black community 57 years after his assassination
‘He was unapologetic about his critique of white racism and white privilege,’ says Anthony Pinn, expert in African American studies.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 13:18:39 +0300Ukraine reports fresh shelling from Russia
Russia used arms prohibited under Minsk agreement, says Kyiv.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:06:30 +0300Press agenda on February 21
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:54:38 +0300Palestinian National Council hails court verdict on anti-Semitism
South African court ruled criticism of Zionism was not considered criticism of Jews.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:51:54 +0300France ready to impose sanctions on Russia in case of further attacks, foreign minister warns
Sergey Lavrov says West's disregard of Russia’s security rights affects stability in Europe.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:50:30 +0300UNHCR official calls for continued support for Rohingya refugees
UN Refugee Agency officials visit Bangladesh on Feb. 13-18.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:48:48 +0300UK premier says Russia planning ‘biggest war in Europe since 1945’
Boris Johnson warns Russia will enter Ukraine from Belarus as well as Donbas in east.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:47:12 +0300Turkiye, Iraq agree on getting rid of terrorism ‘as soon as possible’
Ankara has carried out series of offensives since 2019 against terrorist groups in northern Iraq, particularly PKK.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:46:03 +0300EU cannot offer ‘olive branch’ to Russia over Ukraine: European Council head
Russian attempt to ‘weaken Western, European support for Ukraine is miscalculation,’ says Charles Michel.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:44:49 +0300Turkiye affirms support to Libya's stability
Turkish ambassador meets with deputy leader of Libya’s Presidency Council.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:43:36 +0300Saudi Arabia says to hold 5th round of direct talks with Iran
Riyadh, Tehran held 4 rounds of talks hosted by Iraq in effort to normalize their relations.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:41:22 +0300Ukrainian, French presidents discuss situation in Donbas
Volodymyr Zelensky says they discuss possible ways of immediate de-escalation.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:39:35 +0300Fresh protests demanding full civilian rule in Sudan
Sudan has been in turmoil since Oct. 25 military takeover.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:38:20 +0300Netherlands to move embassy in Ukraine over security concerns
Embassy to continue operations from the western city of Lviv temporarily, says Dutch Foreign Ministry.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:36:37 +0300Storm Eunice leaves 4 dead, over 400,000 homes without power in Poland
More than 5,000 buildings also damaged in Poland, say officials on storm that left 16 dead across NW Europe since Friday.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:35:04 +0300EU defense investments result in duplication, shortfalls: Foreign policy chief
Josep Borrell warns bloc on 'fragmented' spending, resistance against defense reforms.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:33:57 +0300Palestinians, Israeli settlers clash in Sheikh Jarrah in Jerusalem
Violence erupts after Israeli lawmaker relocated his makeshift office to another place in neighborhood.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:32:29 +0300US warns Russia of ‘devastating consequences’ of war
Blinken says US, allies will impose sanctions, reinforce Ukraine’s defense if Moscow launches attack.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:31:27 +0300Japan, NATO agree to cooperate on Ukraine
Japanese foreign minister, NATO chief agree that changing status quo by force 'will not be tolerated'.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:22:31 +0300Ukrainian civilians receive military training
Men, women of varying ages seek military training amid looming prospect of Russian aggression.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:18:42 +0300Ukrainian president urges West to disclose possible sanctions on Russia
President Zelensky also seeks clear timeframe for Kyiv's entry into NATO, a prospect Russia firmly opposes.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:15:54 +0300Germany, France urge their citizens to leave Ukraine immediately
German Foreign Ministry warns that military confrontation with Russia is possible at any time.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 17:43:14 +0300Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for COVID-19
Queen, 95, is experiencing mild cold-like symptoms, Buckingham Palace says.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 19:18:32 +0300Germany, Egypt, France, Jordan back 2-state solution for Middle East peace
Foreign ministers meet in Munich to advance Middle East peace process, release joint statement.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 19:14:29 +0300Lebanon’s Hezbollah confirms flying drone over Israel
Hezbollah says drone flew over Israel for 40 minutes on reconnaissance mission.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 19:13:14 +0300People displaced due to drought in Somalia doubles in January: UN
Displaced people reach 554,500, up from 245,000, amid severe drought in Horn of Africa country.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 19:11:49 +0300EU chief says Russia attempting to 'rewrite rules of international order'
‘We are now fully prepared in event of stop to Russian gas supplies to EU,’ says Ursula von der Leyen.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 19:10:21 +0300Russia's military buildup near Ukraine continues, NATO warns
Jens Stoltenberg says Russia could be trying to create pretext for invasion with recent tensions in eastern Ukraine.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 18:35:26 +0300Australia hints at possible canceling of Darwin Port deal with China
If defense, intelligence agencies recommend it, Premier Morrison vows not to hesitate to move in 'national interest'.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 18:33:38 +0300Large explosion reported in eastern Ukraine
Blast may be linked to gas pipeline, says Russian news agency.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 18:32:05 +0300China stresses diplomatic solution to Ukraine crisis
Minsk agreement is the only way out of crisis, Chinese foreign minister says.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 18:29:53 +0300German, Iranian foreign ministers discuss nuclear deal
Deal can be reached if Iran’s legitimate demands are met, says Iranian top diplomat.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 18:28:01 +0300Germany says military aggression against Ukraine would be a ‘serious mistake’
'We are ready to negotiate, however basic principles are not up for discussion,' Chancellor Olaf Scholz says.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 18:26:22 +0300Russia holds military drill involving strategic forces
President Vladimir Putin, his Belarussian counterpart oversee exercise from Kremlin.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 18:24:48 +0300WHO chief tells Munich conference world not prepared for new pandemic
Bill Gates says it is too late to get 70% of world vaccinated in 2022.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 18:22:19 +0300US warns Russia of ‘unprecedented’ sanctions over Ukraine
If Russia further invades Ukraine, US, allies will impose significant, unprecedented economic cost, says Vice President Harris.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 18:19:44 +0300‘In Sikh dominated Indian Punjab, communal politics has no takers’
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.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 17:50:08 +0300UK's Johnson warns of 'shockwaves' around world if Russia invades Ukraine
'We are now staring at a generation of bloodshed and misery,' says British prime minister.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:50:23 +0300'Critical ally': US envoy marks 70th anniversary of Turkiye’s NATO membership
Jeff Flake says Turkiye's contributions to military alliance more important than ever.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:49:02 +0300EU pledges $170B investment package for Africa
European, African leaders agree on renewing partnership, focusing on green transition, investment in connectivity.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:47:52 +030038 get death sentence in India over 2008 Ahmedabad bombings
21 bomb blasts in span of 70 minutes in Ahmedabad had killed 57, injured over 200.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:46:24 +0300Israeli army fails to intercept drone fired from Lebanon
Army says drone breached Israel’s airspace and returned to Lebanon.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:44:58 +030027M Congolese need humanitarian assistance: UN
Authorities in Democratic Republic of Congo have said that in this year 27 million people need humanitarian assistance.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:42:58 +0300Russian, US defense chiefs speak over phone
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin urges de-escalation around Ukraine.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:41:40 +0300Russian, Belarusian presidents meet in Moscow amid tensions over Ukraine
Vladimir Putin, Alexander Lukashenko discuss economic ties, military cooperation.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:40:05 +0300UN health body names 6 African nations set to receive COVID vaccine technology
Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, and Tunisia to establish mRNA vaccine production hub in Africa.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:39:00 +0300Russia says 'alarmed' by situation in Donbas
Russian foreign minister urges both sides in Ukrainian conflict to use additional measures in Minsk deal to maintain cease-fire.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:37:38 +0300Russia's Putin to supervise 'planned' military drill on Saturday
Defense Ministry says military exercises routine, held annually, planned long before.