Kremlin urges Ukrainian troops to lay down arms, exit surrounded Azovstal plant.

Russian generals 'committing atrocities' in Ukraine are targeted with latest round of sanctions, government says.

Ankara has world's appreciation for its humanitarian, rescue, aid operations across world, says Turkish president.

Days before their final showdown at the ballot box, surveys suggest President Macron was more convincing in his arguments against right-wing Marine Le Pen.

US president also imposing full ban on Russian ships from docking at US ports.

President Xi calls for ‘vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security’ to maintain world peace.

UN migration agency says over 600,000 internally displaced in first 17 days of April, more than 5M fled Ukraine.

Musk announced last week he intends to buy Twitter for $54.20 per share, or around $43B.

420M hectares of forestland lost worldwide due to deforestation from 1990 to 2020.

Birthday of Britain's longest-serving monarch was marked with gun salute, with official celebrations set for June 11.

Global health body says 5M coronavirus infections seen worldwide in past week with highest number of new deaths in US.

Global streaming service, production company's market cap falls from $154.77B to $100.42B in a single day.

Defense Department confirms its pilots in UK are operating British drones, reports local media.

Nation’s image of diversity tarnished by deadly attacks.

Russian defense minister says entire city of Mariupol 'under control of Russian army,' except for Azovstal plant.

US is looking for strong declaration on migration when Latin American leaders meet in Los Angeles in June.

Vote could come as early as next week.

WikiLeaks co-founder to face charges of hacking US government computers, violating espionage law if extradited to US.

UN Refugee Agency head joins in call for ‘humanitarian pause to war in Ukraine’ ahead of Orthodox Easter.

Deputy foreign minister rules out visa restrictions for citizens of EU, Ukraine.

Climate issues, immigration, and faltering economy top campaign pledges of President Emmanuel Macron and right-wing rival Marine Le Pen.

Kyiv hopeful that Bulgarian government will consider 'all kinds of aid opportunities,' says foreign minister.

Latest survey shows 54.3% students lack motivation to study with researches blaming pandemic fallout.

Refugees died while trying to cross busy highway, hundreds caught after early morning escape in Penang province.

200,000 subscribers lost in 1st 3 months of 2022, says streaming company.

Movie on Turkish-German mother's fight to rescue son from infamous Guantanamo camp just hit Turkish theaters.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken calls on both sides to exercise restraint, refrain from actions that escalate tensions.

Putin, Pashinyan welcome normalization process of Armenian and Turkish relations, initiated with support of Russia, says joint statement.

Getting fire under control in short term depends on positive news flow from Russia-Ukraine front.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.

Russia’s central bank, largest financial institutions targeted with new sanctions, says foreign minister.

Negotiation process to end war much more complex after war crimes committed by Russian army, says Mykhailo Podolyak.

Russian army 1st aims to capture land on Rubizhne, Popasna, Sievierodonetsk route in Luhansk region, says Oleksiy Arestovych.

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani tells Jordan’s king that Palestine has his country's full support in regaining its legitimate rights.

Putin admits many problems still exist that prevent full restoration of peace in Nagorno-Karabakh.

WHO says it has verified 147 attacks on health care since Russia launched war on Ukraine.

Zelenskyy submits bill to extend martial law in parliament.

Russian forces only targeting military infrastructure, use of nuclear weapons out of question, says foreign minister.

Announcement likely to further trouble US and its allies, who fear pact will increase Chinese influence in region.

Mevlut Cavusoglu calls to work and collaborate against any form of racism.

Passengers to enjoy wider flight network thanks to codeshare deal while earning and redeeming miles.

Aircraft entered ahead of North Korea's ballistic missile test, without prior notice, says official.

Russian Foreign Ministry summons Bulgarian envoy to hand over note about expulsion of diplomats from Moscow.

Catalan president calls mass espionage 'serious attack' on democracy.

Human Rights Office says many casualty reports are delayed from areas where hostilities with Russian forces are ongoing.

9,317 irregular migrants arrive in Spain since Jan 1, says Interior Ministry.

In phone call, Russian, Palestinian presidents express hope that tension will not turn into large-scale Palestinian-Israeli confrontation, Kremlin says.

Varying estimates place number of wounded between 8 and 11.

3 suspects detained, says police chief.

Decision made to support Make in India initiative, according to government sources cited by local media.

German police officer 'slammed me to the ground and pressed on my neck with his knees,' says Turkish boy.

8th leg of tour in Istanbul called off due to unsafe weather conditions.

Around 70% of internet shopping last year done through mobile apps.

Company says oil production halted at El-Feel oilfield in country's southwest.

‘I congratulate our Christian citizens on Easter,’ Erdogan says in his message.

Turgut Ozal, former Turkish prime minister and 8th president, passed away on April 17, 1993.

Public offices, utility services to be soon operational, says president.

At least 2,651 people injured in conflict since Feb. 24, according to UN agency.

Nearly 10,000 others injured, Ukrainian president says, adding it is 'hard to say how many will survive'.

Political commentators in India say Ukraine will figure in talks, but New Delhi unlikely to change its 'independent stance' on war.

Perpetrators should be brought to justice, says local Muslim leader.

UK will continue to provide means for Ukraine to defend itself, including armored vehicles in coming days, says Boris Johnson.

Tunisia has been in throes of deep political crisis since last year.

'We will not give up to bring everyone involved in this crime to justice,' says Bosniak leader Sefik Dzaferovic.

‘This has been particularly brutal,’ says former NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio following subway shooting, following other high-profile attacks.

Despite Russia-Ukraine war, defense supplies from Moscow continue, reports local media.

Ukrainian anti-ship Neptune missiles used to down flagship of Russia's Black Sea fleet, says official.

After expulsion of 19 Russian diplomats in Brussels, Moscow demands EU adherence to 1961 Vienna Convention on diplomatic ties.

State Department declines to confirm any private diplomatic correspondence.

City of Antwerp struggles to process applications of refugees, leaving people without financial aid, right to work.

Vessels will take part in exercises with bordering NATO states, partner nations.

Foreign Ministry says membership of alliance will not help the Nordic countries strengthen their security.

Sergey Lavrov also meets Suleiman Frangieh, leader of Lebanon's Marada Movement.

Chinese foreign minister accuses Washington of creating regional tension, inciting antagonism, confrontation.

UK's policy to send asylum seekers to Rwanda comes under fire for being 'irresponsible and inhumane'.

China says drills are 'necessary action,' US senator urges Beijing to 'choose wisely' before acting against Taipei.

Capital Tokyo also saw decline for 1st time in 26 years, local media reports.

Students at various universities protesting against 2 final presidential candidates.

We see who is true friend of Ukraine in these difficult times, says Vitali Klitschko.

Russia bans prime minister, foreign secretary, defense minister, others from entering Russia.

At Treasury Department, Barr played roles in consumer protection, financial services reform.

Forecasters cite ongoing war in Ukraine as main factor behind macroeconomic revisions, says European Central Bank.

‘High-precision, long-range air-based weapons destroyed production buildings of armored plant in Kyiv,’ says Defense Ministry.

Zakaria Tahhan says scenes in aftermath of subway shooting reminded him of Syrian civil war.

During Russia-Ukraine war, cryptocurrencies have emerged as an important financial instrument for the parties of the conflict as a 'double-edged sword'.

351 children also wounded since beginning of Russian aggression, says Ukrainian Prosecutor General’s Office.

Crew evacuated, cruiser towed to port, says Defense Ministry.

Evacuation corridors to remain open for those leaving besieged cities of Mariupol, Berdiansk, Tokmak, Enerhodar, says Ukraine's deputy premier.

If these countries join NATO, nuclear-free status of Baltic can no longer be discussed, says Dmitry Medvedev.

According to their statement, suspect James was carrying bag, and they were concerned that he might have gun in it, so they contacted police.

Bank says inflation to remain high over coming months due to sharp rise in energy costs.

Over 800 Ukrainian military objects hit over past day, says Russian Defense Ministry.

Twitter needs to be transformed as private company, business magnate says.

Seizure includes dozen properties of Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich.

Russian president instructs gov't to begin construction of infrastructure for deliveries of energy resources to markets of South and East.

Country also sanctions 87 Canadian senators, expels Czech diplomat, says Foreign Ministry.

Diplomats discuss ties, Ukraine, Libya, rights freedom at State Dept..

Head of Odessa's regional military administration says warship 'severely damaged'.

There is a need for some changes in the structure and work mechanism of the UNSC, say experts.

Opposition parties describe plan as 'evil', 'inhumane' with rights groups calling decision 'nasty and cruel'.