5 satellites sent into space in 'one-stop' sea launch with all processes done on site, reports local media.

Sudanese authorities ban gatherings in Khartoum.

Scott Morrison says his government 'very aware' of China's push for influence as Australia gears up for May 21 polls.

NOC says suspension of oil exports, lack of enough storage capacity risk causing oil leaks.

Village near capital Kyiv was 'like a scary scene from a movie' after it was obliterated, occupied by Russians, says aid worker.

27-year-old youth shot dead by Israeli forces in Qalqilya.

Displaced lament inability to prepare for religious holiday owing to economic difficulties, high cost of living.

Government submits proposed legislation covering massive amendments to constitution council to reform system, says President Tokayev.

Azerbaijani President Aliyev said his country sent letters to Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, pleading to stop Russian planes carrying weapons during Nagorno-Karabakh war.

New systems and training 'will strengthen Ukraine's ability to counter Russia's renewed offensive,' says Pentagon.

Defense Ministry releases video message from man who introduces himself as Andrew Hill from Plymouth.

BrahMos missiles can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft or land.

This year's air exercise scheduled for May 9-22.

Kosovo issue is a fundamental issue of friendly and fraternal cooperation between Russia, Serbia, says Ambassador Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko.

China facing economic challenges due to COVID-19, acknowledges top political forum.

Paul Urey, Dylan Healy captured in southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia, Sky News reports.

NATO jets in Baltic, Black Sea regions scrambled over past 4 days to defend alliance airspace, says statement.

Assad family uses multiple efforts to conceal its true assets, making true figure difficult to ascertain: State Dept.

Terrorists were planning to target Operation Olive Branch, Operation Peace Spring zones, National Defense Ministry says.

NATO membership being debated in parliament by all political parties, with decision likely on May 13, says Foreign Minister Ann Linde.

Russian forces retreat from city just outside of capital Kyiv.

Vladimir Putin, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev exchange views on bilateral cooperation.

UN refugee agency calls for urgent help to prevent deaths, protect refugees, asylum seekers.

I believe my visit will herald new era in bilateral relations, Erdogan tells journalists.

Kremlin spokesperson Peskov describes Biden's request as ‘outrageous’ and ‘violation of legal norms’.

Opposition outside Egypt including Muslim Brotherhood likely to be excluded from invitation.

Moscow says Israeli shelling of Syrian territory is 'categorically unacceptable and inadmissible'.

Lawmakers pass document that could see anti-Roma discrimination become explicit crime for 1st time.

Turkish president told Russian counterpart that Turkiye's role in swap is meaningful in terms of mediation efforts.

NATO chief expects quick decision on membership, confident about security guarantees for interim period before ratification.

Attack against Muslims in medieval city of Gondar in northern Ethiopia perpetrated 2 days ago.

Visit to take place at invitation of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz, says Turkish Presidency.

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In 4th stop on Latin American tour, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu holds press conference with Colombian counterpart.

With recent Twitter buyout, Musk adds 'freedom of speech' to list of difficult-to-solve issues to tackle.

China slams US warship's Taiwan Strait transit as ‘provocation’; Japan says Chinese vessels trespassed in its territorial waters.

Cutoff comes due to countries' refusal to pay for gas supplies in rubles, as Russia demanded amid its war on Ukraine.

Most African governments, especially in south of continent, remain vocal against Israel’s atrocities in Palestine.

AfDB has developed $1.5B Africa Emergency Food Plan which is pending approval by bank’s top management.

Muslims told to seek Laylat Al Qadr, also known as Night of Decree or Night of Power, during last 10 days of Ramadan.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, April 27, 2022.

Resolution automatically convenes General Assembly if any permanent member exercises veto right.

Impounded car models include Mercedes, Audi, BMW and Cadillac.

Under pressure from US, allies, German government set to approve delivery of anti-aircraft systems, reports local media.

Return to JCPOA 'best way to address the nuclear challenge posed by Iran,' says Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Mevlut Cavusoglu says both countries share broad common agenda.

Russian foreign minister, UN secretary-general hold meeting in Moscow.

Foreign Ministry says step in response to expulsion of 3 Russian diplomats, Sweden's military support to Ukraine.

Explosion targets van near University of Karachi's Chinese language institute.

Adult man opens fire at kindergarten in Ulyanovsk region, killing teacher, 2 children; later commits suicide.

At least 200 people, including women, children, live in deplorable conditions in Pantin, northeastern suburb of Paris.

Among those missing at sea are 13 women and 6 babies.

Videos circulating on social media show Iranian authorities beating and threatening Afghan refugees.

Rating agency anticipates inflation to moderate in second half of 2023.

UN refugee agency says 7.7 million people are internally displaced since start of war in Ukraine.

'Positive momentum' achieved in last month's Istanbul talks should continue, Recep Tayyip Erdogan tells Vladimir Putin in phone call.

CAIR received 6,720 complaints nationwide last year.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.

Guterres expresses support for Turkiye’s diplomatic efforts to end conflict.

391 children wounded since war began on Feb. 24, according to Ukrainian authority.

Russian president says CIA agents who recommended Ukrainian saboteurs kill Russian journalists are known by name.

Top diplomats expected to discuss NATO's response to Russia-Ukraine war at informal meeting.

Police in Paris shot dead 2 people after they failed to comply orders.

Washington trying to raise stakes, aggravate situation in Ukraine, says Russian ambassador to US.

Premier Faiz Sucuoglu hands over list of cabinet members to president.

Baku and Yerevan agree to convene meetings of joint border commission as well as working group on peace treaty.

South Korean President-elect Yoon sends team to Tokyo ahead of his inauguration next month.

5 largest spenders in 2021 were US, China, India, UK and Russia, according to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

Attempts to politicize so-called ‘Armenian genocide’ unacceptable, says Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry.

Incident takes place on Pont Neuf bridge near Louvre Museum.

In phone call, US president, Israeli prime minister discuss Iran, Israel-Palestine tensions.

Situation more serious than anticipated, says National Emergency Management Agency.

Iraq has no diplomatic relations with Israel.

Tunisian coast guard rescues 97 irregular migrants off eastern Sfax city, court spokesman says.

Several European leaders welcome French president’s re-election over far-right candidate Marine Le Pen.

Marine Le Pen vows to continue fight in forthcoming legislative elections.

Macron received 58.2% of votes in run-off round against far-right candidate Marine Le Pen.

$5B bilateral trade volume between Turkiye, Brazil far behind potential, says Mevlut Cavusoglu.

Indian prime minister addresses rally in Jammu in his first public event since New Delhi stripped disputed region’s special status in 2019.

Patriarch Sahak Mashalian wishes for peace, friendship between Turks, Armenians.

As of noon, only 26.41% of registered voters participated in voting, official data shows.

In phone call with Ukraine's Zelenskyy, Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirms support for Russia-Ukraine talks, willingness to be guarantor.

Vessel seized by IRGC's naval forces in northern shores of Persian Gulf.

Army says dead bodies of 8 migrants recovered.

Turkiye working with Armenia to normalize relations, says Communications Director Fahrettin Altun.

Ankara rejects statements, decisions, distorting historical fact, condemn those who insist on this mistake, says statement.

In message to Turkish-Armenians, President Erdogan commemorates Ottoman Armenians who died in 'harsh conditions' of World War I.

Principles at heart of multilateral cooperation under greatest strain since founding of UN, says Antonio Guterres.

Russian army trying to take control of Popasna, Rubizhne in Donetsk, Kherson regions, says Ukrainian General Staff.

US Secretary of State, defense chief will travel Sunday to Kyiv, says Ukrainian president.

Russian air force disabled logistics terminal at military airfield near Odessa, says Defense Ministry.

EU aims to support peace, stability in region, says Charles Michel.

18 also injured in attack, says senior advisor to Ukrainian president.

Russia also lost 177 aircraft, 154 helicopters, 854 tanks, says Ukrainian General Staff.

Misleading information about climate change can undermine efforts to protect planet, Twitter says.

Ongoing war in Ukraine forced Finland to re-evaluate its security policy, says Pekka Haavisto.

Ukrainian orphans, brought to Turkiye amid Russia-Ukraine war, enjoy April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day events.

FSO SAFER is floating storage tanker off Yemen’s western coast.

Current situation in Ukrainian port city could boost Russian resolve, push Kyiv to act more boldly, says think tank head.

Ukrainian troops, civilians reportedly stranded in Azovstal plant with Russian forces surrounding them.