Hajj open to those younger than 65, fully vaccinated, authorities announce after 2 years of coronavirus restrictions.

Yemen's president cedes powers to Presidential Leadership Council consist of 7 deputy chairmen to govern country during transitional period.

Russian Defense Ministry suspects Kyiv rejected earlier agreed exchange because 'something is wrong' with Russian prisoners of war.

Bloc’s latest sanctions package against Russia will not yet include ban on Russian oil export, says foreign policy chief.

State Department official highlights Ankara's support for Ukraine, calling it 'important deterrent to malign influence'.

Igor Konashenkov says Russia also destroys number of Ukrainian military objects, equipment.

Christine Lagarde says she remains 'reasonably mild,' will work from home until full recovery.

Ongoing conflict exposes many shades of pro- and anti-Russian views of top presidential hopefuls.

150 Russian planes, 135 helicopters, 698 tanks destroyed, says Ukrainian army.

Under upgraded pact, 99% of New Zealand's wood, paper trade to China now tariff-free.

German spy agency BND intercepted radio messages that prove atrocities in Ukraine, according to Der Spiegel magazine.

Turkish defense chief says virtual meeting with Bulgarian, Polish, Romanian, Ukrainian, Georgian defense ministers was productive.

Ukraine’s need for more air defense systems, anti-tank weapons to be addressed, says Jens Stoltenberg.

Aliyev, Pashinyan also decided to convene Joint Border Commission, says European Council president after 3-way meeting in Brussels.

He shows Ukrainian flag, saying it came from ‘martyred’ city of Bucha.

Ukrainian president says Russia targeting fuel storage, food storage, agricultural equipment, mining fields.

Jens Stoltenberg speaks to media ahead of NATO foreign ministers meeting.

More than half of diplomats expelled after release of 'horrifying' footage from Ukrainian city of Bucha.

Canada’s Joly says world ‘closely looking at China’s actions,’ Wang says Beijing will continue to play constructive role.

'Being here with you brings back so many good memories,' US president says as he welcomes Obama back.

Local, foreign journalists continue to risk their lives to report from ground zero of war amid Russian attacks.

Sanctions have had a crippling impact, says Liz Truss at joint news conference with Polish counterpart Zbigniew Rau in Warsaw.

'Our actions send a message today to criminals that you cannot hide on the darknet or their forums,' says Treasury head.

State of emergency declared after huge crowd gathered outside President Rajapaksa’s residence over economic crisis in country.

Deterring Putin from war in Ukraine by US would have required commitment of American military forces, says Mark Milley.

Embassy was temporarily moved to Ukraine's Chernivtsi city to operate as logistics center for evacuation amid Russia-Ukraine war.

Yair Lapid’s remarks come during his visit to Greek capital Athens.

Sultana Tafadar slams France over ban on advocates wearing hijab in court, hijab restriction in sports competitions.

Russian Defense Ministry says Ukraine prepares new staged videos in Kyiv region, cities of Sumy, Konotop.

No travel restrictions apply to those coming from countries on green list.

Expulsion related to country's national security, says foreign minister.

'One should not negotiate with criminals, one should fight them,' says Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.

UNICEF and UNMAS release statement marking International Mine Awareness Day.

Move comes ahead of no-confidence vote on Wednesday.

Ukrainian president urges Kyiv-Moscow meeting to discuss their differences at presidential level.

Like the US convinced its citizens to support its invasion of Iraq, Putin has used Russia's historical experiences to design a narrative convincing to large swaths of the Russian populace.

Antony Blinken says visuals from Bucha suggest atrocities not 'random act of a rogue unit'.

'In light of Putin's criminal invasion of Ukraine, absolutely right we explore all domestic energy sources,' says official.

Meeting focused on latest developments in wider Eastern Mediterranean region, say media reports.

EU foreign policy chief accuses Russian diplomats of 'engaging in activities contrary to their diplomatic status'.

Russian envoy to Stockholm summoned to Foreign Ministry amid Russia’s war on Ukraine, says top Swedish diplomat.

Russian president says he predicts global food crisis triggered by sanctions against Moscow.

'Targeting and murdering civilians is war crime,' says NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.

Main needs of displaced include cash, medicine, and healthcare services, says International Organization for Migration.

Germany hosts international conference to garner support for Moldova, which is facing refugee crisis, financial and security challenges due to war in Ukraine.

Transport prices up 10.3% year-on-year in March, largest contributor of annual inflation in country.

Vitali Klitschko tells UN forum for mayors that Russia is conducting war against Ukraine's civilians.

Over 11,500 people killed in Bosnian capital in what is described as longest military siege in modern history.

4 killed after explosion in aluminum factory in southeastern Guangdong province on Sunday, local media reports.

Ukraine to provide ‘maximum access’ to journalists to see what happened in Bucha, other cities, says President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

Founded in 1949 with 12 members, alliance now includes 30 members.

Attack coincides with Russian airstrikes on southern Idlib.

Pedro Sanchez is one of first world leaders to use term as images from Bucha purport to show civilian bodies lying in streets after Russian withdrawal.

Ukraine's authorities claim retaking entire Kyiv region, including Irpin, Bucha, Hostomel, with war entering 40th day.

French president describes pictures from Kyiv as 'unbearable' and 'extremely shocking'.

147 Russian planes, 134 helicopters, 647 tanks destroyed, says Ukrainian army.

264 children also injured since beginning of war, according to Prosecutor General's Office.

Patriot stationed in Cagayan province facing south of Taiwan as US-Philippines continue 'largest-ever' joint military drill across Luzon island.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, April 4, 2022.

Earlier, Prime Minister Imran Khan sent advice to president to dissolve country’s parliament.

Over 6.5M eligible voters to elect president, members of country's 250-seat parliament, local authorities in Serbia.

Russian Defense Ministry says Ankara requested full support on evacuation of civilians, foreign nationals.

Turkiye became most dominant state among NATO members, says Dmitriy Peskov.

‘The enemy is also conducting reconnaissance using unmanned aerial vehicles,’ says Ukrainian General Staff.

President-candidate appealed for united France in only rally ahead of next week’s elections.

‘These people were not in the military. They had no weapons,’ says adviser to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Charities buying tons of rice, maize flour to distribute among less fortunate.

Gerald Darmanin defends message, denounces 'ordinary racism' for tweet.

Mevlut Cavusoglu speaks with Shah Mahmood Qureshi over phone.

Turkiye will provide Iraq with 500 megawatts of electricity, according to Iraqi authorities.

Sufyan Barhumi was held in Guantanamo Bay for over 20 years.

Unknown number injured in attack, say local media reports.

Bodies of 11 migrants found, says Libyan migration foundation.

Gas lead fingered in explosion, says Internal Ministry spokesman.

Baltic state first EU nation from Gazprom's supply countries to gain independence from Russian gas supplies: Energy minister.

Russian, Ukrainian leaders highly likely to meet in Turkiye, says Ukrainian negotiator, according to local media.

Oil refinery, 3 depots providing fuel to Ukrainian army hit with high-precision sea, air-launched missiles, according to Russian Defense Ministry.

'Extreme increases in global commodity prices, especially energy and food, are affecting us, as well,' says President Erdogan.

2 Ukrainian Mi-24 helicopters, 24 drones also downed, reports Russian news agency Tass, citing Defense Ministry.

3rd aid ship carrying 58 truckloads of humanitarian aid reaches Port of Tripoli.

Washington urges rivals to work on securing lasting cease-fire in Yemen.

Body of Maks Levin, who went missing on March 13, found near village of Guta Mezhygirska, says top Ukrainian official.

'As the Holy Qur’an teaches, 'whoever does even an atom’s weight of good will see its results,’'' says Joe Biden.

3 of 35 resolutions at Council’s first meeting in 2022 concern Israel, Palestine.

Metals include copper, lead and aluminum, London Metal Exchange says.

Spokesman says gas supplies will not be halted on Friday if European contractors refuse to open ruble accounts in Russian banks.

Previous PEGIDA barbecues near mosques have included the roasting of pork, a food prohibited under Islam.

Moscow wants to strengthen its position on negotiating table, says Mateusz Morawiecki.

New law whitewashes decades of violations by regime known for actions amounting to crimes against humanity, groups say.

Government grants permit to Czech Republic to send nearly 60 infantry fighting vehicles, which were previously owned by Germany, to Ukraine.

Hulusi Akar urges cease-fire between Russia, Ukraine as soon as possible to prevent further loss of life, ensure peace and stability.

'I ask for forgiveness from God for this reprehensible conduct by some members of the Church,' says Pope Francis.

Fire broke out due to explosion at oil refinery after strike near Ukrainian border, says Belgorod governor.

2 more children wounded in incident in southern Helmand province.

Public events at Soviet war memorials also banned in former Baltic Soviet state.

Rescue operation is ongoing, miners remain trapped underground.

Partition of Ukraine or secession of separatist regions of Donetsk and Luhansk ‘impossible,’ says Sergiy Kyslytsya.

Canberra sending modern weapons, including Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle, to Kyiv to fight against Russia.

‘My actions … were shocking, painful, and inexcusable,’ says Smith.