World Bulletin
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:24:13 +0300UN General Assembly adds accountability to Security Council veto
Resolution automatically convenes General Assembly if any permanent member exercises veto right.
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:22:24 +0300Thousands of Russia-bound luxury cars stuck at Belgian port due to sanctions
Impounded car models include Mercedes, Audi, BMW and Cadillac.
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:19:54 +0300Germany to supply Gepard anti-aircraft tanks to Ukraine: Report
Under pressure from US, allies, German government set to approve delivery of anti-aircraft systems, reports local media.
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:17:40 +0300US top diplomat defends ongoing Iran nuclear talks from congressional criticism
Return to JCPOA 'best way to address the nuclear challenge posed by Iran,' says Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:15:56 +0300Turkiye, Ecuador ‘now poised’ to boost cooperation: Turkish foreign minister
Mevlut Cavusoglu says both countries share broad common agenda.
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:14:20 +0300Lavrov says Moscow stands for 'negotiated solution' in Ukraine
Russian foreign minister, UN secretary-general hold meeting in Moscow.
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:13:43 +0300Russia expels 3 Swedish diplomats in retaliatory move
Foreign Ministry says step in response to expulsion of 3 Russian diplomats, Sweden's military support to Ukraine.
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:11:58 +03003 Chinese nationals among 4 killed in Pakistan blast
Explosion targets van near University of Karachi's Chinese language institute.
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:08:00 +03004 killed in Russia kindergarten shooting
Adult man opens fire at kindergarten in Ulyanovsk region, killing teacher, 2 children; later commits suicide.
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:05:09 +0300Irregular migrants struggle to survive in parking lot in France
At least 200 people, including women, children, live in deplorable conditions in Pantin, northeastern suburb of Paris.
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:02:23 +0300Raft traveling to Canary Islands sinks, 1 dead
Among those missing at sea are 13 women and 6 babies.
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 17:55:14 +0300'Cruel' action on Afghan refugees in Iran sparks outrage
Videos circulating on social media show Iranian authorities beating and threatening Afghan refugees.
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 17:44:39 +0300Inflation to remain high in 2022 with rising food, fuel prices: Moody's
Rating agency anticipates inflation to moderate in second half of 2023.
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 17:31:09 +0300Refugees fleeing war in Ukraine projected to exceed 8M
UN refugee agency says 7.7 million people are internally displaced since start of war in Ukraine.
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 17:13:18 +0300Speaking to Putin, Turkish President Erdogan urges Istanbul meeting of Ukrainian, Russian leaders
'Positive momentum' achieved in last month's Istanbul talks should continue, Recep Tayyip Erdogan tells Vladimir Putin in phone call.
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 16:49:33 +0300Discrimination against Muslim Americans rose by 9% in 2021: Report
CAIR received 6,720 complaints nationwide last year.
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:08:15 +0300Press agenda on April 26
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 19:22:19 +0300UN chief, Erdogan reaffirm 'common objective' of ending Ukraine war
Guterres expresses support for Turkiye’s diplomatic efforts to end conflict.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 19:20:51 +0300At least 215 children killed so far in Russian attacks: Ukraine
391 children wounded since war began on Feb. 24, according to Ukrainian authority.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 19:04:22 +0300Putin accuses CIA of inciting Ukraine to killing Russian journalists
Russian president says CIA agents who recommended Ukrainian saboteurs kill Russian journalists are known by name.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 19:00:29 +0300NATO foreign ministers to meet in Berlin
Top diplomats expected to discuss NATO's response to Russia-Ukraine war at informal meeting.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 18:54:08 +0300French prosecutors to investigate police shooting after Macron’s victory rally
Police in Paris shot dead 2 people after they failed to comply orders.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 18:52:55 +0300Russia warns US against sending more weapons to Ukraine
Washington trying to raise stakes, aggravate situation in Ukraine, says Russian ambassador to US.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 18:51:18 +0300Coalition government formed in Northern Cyprus
Premier Faiz Sucuoglu hands over list of cabinet members to president.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 18:44:07 +0300Azerbaijan, Armenia agree to meet for possible peace treaty talks
Baku and Yerevan agree to convene meetings of joint border commission as well as working group on peace treaty.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 18:40:33 +0300South Korean delegation on detente mission to Japan
South Korean President-elect Yoon sends team to Tokyo ahead of his inauguration next month.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 18:27:15 +0300Global military spending passes $2T for first time: Survey
5 largest spenders in 2021 were US, China, India, UK and Russia, according to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 18:04:18 +0300US president distorted facts about 1915 events: Azerbaijan
Attempts to politicize so-called ‘Armenian genocide’ unacceptable, says Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:06:45 +0300Police open fire on car in Paris, killing 2 people
Incident takes place on Pont Neuf bridge near Louvre Museum.
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 21:16:05 +0300Biden accepts invitation to visit Israel in coming months: White House
In phone call, US president, Israeli prime minister discuss Iran, Israel-Palestine tensions.
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 21:14:55 +0300Nigerian oil refinery death toll rises to 109
Situation more serious than anticipated, says National Emergency Management Agency.
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 21:13:52 +0300Iraqi cleric seeks to criminalize Israel ties
Iraq has no diplomatic relations with Israel.
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 21:11:57 +030017 dead as 4 migrant boats sink off Tunisia, official says
Tunisian coast guard rescues 97 irregular migrants off eastern Sfax city, court spokesman says.
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 21:09:31 +0300European leaders hail Macron's re-election as triumph of democracy
Several European leaders welcome French president’s re-election over far-right candidate Marine Le Pen.
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 21:08:04 +0300France’s far-right candidate concedes defeat to Macron in elections
Marine Le Pen vows to continue fight in forthcoming legislative elections.
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 21:03:59 +0300French President Emmanuel Macron wins second term in office
Macron received 58.2% of votes in run-off round against far-right candidate Marine Le Pen.
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 18:41:45 +0300Brazil is Turkiye’s largest commercial partner in Latin America: Turkish foreign minister
$5B bilateral trade volume between Turkiye, Brazil far behind potential, says Mevlut Cavusoglu.
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 18:39:05 +0300India’s Modi stresses ‘connectivity’ during his visit to Kashmir
Indian prime minister addresses rally in Jammu in his first public event since New Delhi stripped disputed region’s special status in 2019.
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 18:35:40 +0300Armenian Patriarchate in Istanbul holds ceremony on anniversary of 1915 events
Patriarch Sahak Mashalian wishes for peace, friendship between Turks, Armenians.
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 18:32:05 +03002nd round of French presidential election records low voter turnout
As of noon, only 26.41% of registered voters participated in voting, official data shows.
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 18:28:53 +0300Wounded, civilians in Mariupol, Ukraine must be evacuated: Turkish president
In phone call with Ukraine's Zelenskyy, Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirms support for Russia-Ukraine talks, willingness to be guarantor.
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 18:25:42 +0300Iran seizes foreign vessel in Persian Gulf
Vessel seized by IRGC's naval forces in northern shores of Persian Gulf.
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 18:21:18 +030047 migrants rescued from Lebanon capsized boat
Army says dead bodies of 8 migrants recovered.
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 18:08:22 +0300'Turkiye will never accept such efforts to politicize any human tragedy'
Turkiye working with Armenia to normalize relations, says Communications Director Fahrettin Altun.
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 18:05:50 +0300Turkiye 'rejects' US President Biden's remarks on events of 1915
Ankara rejects statements, decisions, distorting historical fact, condemn those who insist on this mistake, says statement.
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 17:59:26 +0300Turks, Armenians have co-existed for centuries, says Turkish president
In message to Turkish-Armenians, President Erdogan commemorates Ottoman Armenians who died in 'harsh conditions' of World War I.
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 17:52:34 +0300UN chief calls on countries to renew their commitment to dialogue
Principles at heart of multilateral cooperation under greatest strain since founding of UN, says Antonio Guterres.
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 17:50:55 +0300Ukrainian military claims Russia trying to speed up operation in eastern Ukraine
Russian army trying to take control of Popasna, Rubizhne in Donetsk, Kherson regions, says Ukrainian General Staff.
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 17:47:49 +0300Ukraine will quit negotiations with Russia if people in Mariupol are harmed: Zelenskyy
US Secretary of State, defense chief will travel Sunday to Kyiv, says Ukrainian president.
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 17:41:28 +0300Russia says it destroys terminal that stored foreign weapons near Ukraine’s Odessa
Russian air force disabled logistics terminal at military airfield near Odessa, says Defense Ministry.
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 17:32:15 +0300European Council chief, Azerbaijani president hold talks on situation in South Caucasus
EU aims to support peace, stability in region, says Charles Michel.
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 17:15:55 +0300Missile strikes kill 6 in Ukrainian port city of Odessa, official says
18 also injured in attack, says senior advisor to Ukrainian president.
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 16:58:09 +030021,600 Russian troops killed in war so far: Ukraine
Russia also lost 177 aircraft, 154 helicopters, 854 tanks, says Ukrainian General Staff.
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 16:53:56 +0300Twitter to ban ads that deny scientific consensus on climate change
Misleading information about climate change can undermine efforts to protect planet, Twitter says.
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 20:33:28 +0300It’s right time for Finland to join NATO, foreign minister says
Ongoing war in Ukraine forced Finland to re-evaluate its security policy, says Pekka Haavisto.
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 20:30:35 +0300Ukrainian orphans share joy of children's day in Turkiye
Ukrainian orphans, brought to Turkiye amid Russia-Ukraine war, enjoy April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day events.
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 20:27:04 +0300UN says to address leakage of oil tanker in Yemen
FSO SAFER is floating storage tanker off Yemen’s western coast.
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 20:25:34 +0300Fall of Mariupol likely to prolong war in Ukraine, expert tells Anadolu Agency
Current situation in Ukrainian port city could boost Russian resolve, push Kyiv to act more boldly, says think tank head.
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 20:23:41 +0300Russia communicating with Ukraine for civilian evacuation from Azovstal plant in Mariupol: Spokesman
Ukrainian troops, civilians reportedly stranded in Azovstal plant with Russian forces surrounding them.
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 19:53:30 +0300For French Muslims, choice between Macron and Le Pen lesser of 2 evils
Macron government’s ideological slide towards extreme right politics has left minority population with sense of betrayal.
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 19:51:27 +0300UN chief to visit Moscow April 26, will meet with Putin
Next week's travel to also include separate sit-down with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, UN chief's office announces.
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 19:47:47 +0300Russia-Ukraine war to have severe economic impact for Europe: IMF
Inflation to hit multi-decade high, new risks loom from fighting, disruptions to energy flows, report says.
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 19:44:59 +0300Tunisia's president issues decree to amend electoral commission law
Saied's amendment allows him to appoint head, members of elections commission.
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 19:39:54 +0300European Council chief, Armenian premier discuss South Caucasus peace efforts
Charles Michel reiterates EU's commitment to support dialogue between Armenia, Azerbaijan.
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 19:37:14 +0300UN chief condemns Afghanistan mosque bombing
Antonio Guterres 'extends his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a swift recovery' to injured.
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 19:36:42 +0300World marking Earth Day on 52nd anniversary
This year's Earth Day is celebrated by many with theme of 'invest in our planet'.
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 19:35:46 +0300Johnson, Modi condemn civilian deaths in Ukraine
Leaders reaffirm commitment to transforming defense, security cooperation as key pillar of India-UK strategic partnership.
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 19:35:13 +030026 years since assassination of Dzhokhar Dudayev, symbol of independence struggle in Chechnya
During his tenure, Dudayev encountered several assassination attempts.
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 19:32:51 +0300Taiwan says 7 Chinese jets crossed into its airspace
China keeps dispatching jets across Taiwan Strait as Taipei-Washington relations increase.
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 19:31:23 +0300Direct NATO-Russia conflict raises risk of nuclear war: German chancellor
Germany doing everything to prevent escalation toward World War III, says Olaf Scholz.
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 19:30:21 +0300Brussels to host 6th Syria donor conference in May
EU does not forget about ‘continued tragedy of Syria people’ despite war in Ukraine, says EU spokesman.
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 19:25:01 +0300Gaining control of Donbas next goal: Russian army
Military commander compares Russia-Ukraine war with World War II.
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 19:23:03 +0300Rights activist slams Germany for 'racial discrimination' of refugees
German gov't needs to send strong signal to European partners against mistreatment of non-European refugees.
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 19:20:53 +0300Ukrainians with chronic illnesses face challenges to access health care: WHO
1 in 3 households have at least 1 person with chronic condition, unable to secure medication, care says WHO survey.
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 19:18:20 +0300Russia's military operation in Ukraine only beginning: Ukrainian president
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Moscow wants to capture other countries.
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 19:16:38 +0300Ex- Indian premier warns against 'hurried' dismantling of dollar structure
Manmohan Singh says Russia-Ukraine conflict portends "a reshaping of the world order".
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 19:15:11 +0300Russian military movements on Belarusian border have decreased: Ukraine
Some Belarusian forces continue to carry out tasks along Ukraine-Belarus border in Brest, Gomel regions, says Ukrainian military.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 19:24:20 +0300Russia says 'restoration of peaceful life' next step in Ukraine's Mariupol
Kremlin urges Ukrainian troops to lay down arms, exit surrounded Azovstal plant.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 19:23:01 +0300UK announces fresh sanctions on Russian generals, individuals, entities
Russian generals 'committing atrocities' in Ukraine are targeted with latest round of sanctions, government says.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 19:19:02 +0300Turkiye saves hundreds of thousands of lives on seas: President Erdogan
Ankara has world's appreciation for its humanitarian, rescue, aid operations across world, says Turkish president.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 19:17:30 +0300Polls surge in favor of Macron after televised debate
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.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 19:15:10 +0300Biden announces new $800M military aid package for Ukraine
US president also imposing full ban on Russian ships from docking at US ports.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 19:12:34 +0300Amid Ukraine war, China proposes 'global security initiative'
President Xi calls for ‘vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security’ to maintain world peace.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 19:10:26 +0300UN: 1 in 6 people internally displaced in Ukraine after Russia launched war
UN migration agency says over 600,000 internally displaced in first 17 days of April, more than 5M fled Ukraine.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 19:08:50 +0300Elon Musk exploring tender offer to buy Twitter; receives $46.5B commitment
Musk announced last week he intends to buy Twitter for $54.20 per share, or around $43B.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 19:07:24 +0300Land equaling 10 Californias lost over last 30 years due to deforestation
420M hectares of forestland lost worldwide due to deforestation from 1990 to 2020.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 19:06:06 +0300Britain's Queen Elizabeth II turns 96
Birthday of Britain's longest-serving monarch was marked with gun salute, with official celebrations set for June 11.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 19:04:59 +0300COVID-19 cases continue to decline globally: WHO
Global health body says 5M coronavirus infections seen worldwide in past week with highest number of new deaths in US.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 19:03:14 +0300Netflix loses $54B in market value as stocks dive 35% with subscriber loss
Global streaming service, production company's market cap falls from $154.77B to $100.42B in a single day.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 19:00:43 +030032 Australian pilots deployed in UK on secret mission
Defense Department confirms its pilots in UK are operating British drones, reports local media.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 18:56:07 +0300Attacks against Muslims indicate Islamophobia rooted in Canada
Nation’s image of diversity tarnished by deadly attacks.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 18:53:24 +0300Russia claims taking control of port city of Mariupol
Russian defense minister says entire city of Mariupol 'under control of Russian army,' except for Azovstal plant.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 18:51:22 +0300Blinken calls for regional response to migration at Panama conference
US is looking for strong declaration on migration when Latin American leaders meet in Los Angeles in June.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 18:47:31 +0300UN General Assembly to debate veto powers of Security Council
Vote could come as early as next week.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 16:50:17 +0300UK court issues formal order of extradition of Julian Assange
WikiLeaks co-founder to face charges of hacking US government computers, violating espionage law if extradited to US.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 16:49:07 +0300Ukrainian refugees surpass 5M, says UN
UN Refugee Agency head joins in call for ‘humanitarian pause to war in Ukraine’ ahead of Orthodox Easter.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 16:47:40 +0300Russia warns of tit-for-tat action if bank accounts of its embassies blocked
Deputy foreign minister rules out visa restrictions for citizens of EU, Ukraine.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 16:46:20 +0300What pledges are French presidential candidates Macron, Le Pen making?
Climate issues, immigration, and faltering economy top campaign pledges of President Emmanuel Macron and right-wing rival Marine Le Pen.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 16:44:59 +0300Ukraine requests military aid from Bulgaria
Kyiv hopeful that Bulgarian government will consider 'all kinds of aid opportunities,' says foreign minister.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 16:42:50 +0300Unmotivated to study: COVID-19 negative impact on schoolchildren
Latest survey shows 54.3% students lack motivation to study with researches blaming pandemic fallout.