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Thu, 12 May 2022 18:38:48 +0300
Russia-Ukraine war casts shadow over Arctic region
Besides efforts to end war in Ukraine, Turkiye will be tasked to find amicable settlement, evolve code to manage Arctic in case of any potential conflict.

Thu, 12 May 2022 18:36:15 +0300
Spain, Portugal to impose €40 price caps on natural gas for 12 months
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says move will offer stable electricity prices amid volatile geopolitical environment.

Thu, 12 May 2022 18:32:53 +0300
COVID-19 has now claimed 1 million lives in US, says President Biden
US marks 'tragic milestone,' with each death an 'irreplaceable loss,' says US president.

Thu, 12 May 2022 18:31:32 +0300
Crypto market loses over $1T in 5 weeks with panic selloff on full throttle
Failure of new stable coin project adds fuel to roaring fire sale.

Thu, 12 May 2022 18:29:38 +0300
Astronomers reveal 1st image of black hole at center of Milky Way
Sagittarius A* captured by global research team using Event Horizon Telescope array.

Thu, 12 May 2022 18:28:25 +0300
OPEC revises down oil demand forecast for 2022
Downward demand growth revisions take account of economic forecasts and other developments that could impact oil requirements, OPEC says.

Thu, 12 May 2022 18:19:54 +0300
One-third of Estonia's military budget donated to Ukraine
Baltic nation also offers assistance to people who have suffered in war, says Estonia's Foreign Ministry.

Thu, 12 May 2022 18:17:43 +0300
European development bank raises additional $1.1B in aid for Ukraine
Bank already channeled $2.1B to help citizens, firms, countries affected by war in Ukraine.

Thu, 12 May 2022 18:15:34 +0300
NATO chief welcomes Finland's leaders support for membership in alliance
Accession process would be smooth and swift, says Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.

Thu, 12 May 2022 18:12:27 +0300
Kremlin says Finland, Sweden joining NATO poses threat to Russia
Dmitry Peskov says Russia will analyze situation, take adequate measures in response.

Thu, 12 May 2022 18:10:51 +0300
UK to act on Northern Ireland Protocol if EU fails to show flexibility
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss speaks with EU Vice President Maros Sefcovic over phone.

Thu, 12 May 2022 17:24:39 +0300
Killing of Palestinian journalist potential war crime: UN Special Rapporteur
Al Jazeera television accuses Israeli forces of assassinating Shireen Abu Akleh 'in cold blood'.

Thu, 12 May 2022 17:21:59 +0300
Finnish leaders favor seeking NATO membership 'without delay'
Joint statement by Finnish president, prime minister comes despite Russia warning against any new members of NATO alliance along their borders.

Thu, 12 May 2022 11:41:47 +0300
'Maximum emergency': North Korea orders lockdown after 1st COVID-19 outbreak
Cases of omicron sub-variant BA.2 detected in capital Pyongyang, reports state media.

Wed, 11 May 2022 18:00:34 +0300
What the world needs now
European continent will suffer the most as a battleground between the US and Eurasia.

Wed, 11 May 2022 17:57:39 +0300
Referendum in Kazakhstan to restructure political system
On June 5, Kazakhstan conducts referendum seeking approval for massive amendments to its constitution to readjust powers of state institutions.

Wed, 11 May 2022 17:55:20 +0300
After 36 years, Philippines set to be ruled by another Marcos
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. advocates negotiated solution to problems with China.

Wed, 11 May 2022 17:53:55 +0300
Russia says hundreds of military targets hit in Ukraine Tuesday night
164 aircraft, 125 helicopters, 807 unmanned aerial vehicles, 2,998 tanks of Ukraine destroyed so far, says Defense Ministry.

Wed, 11 May 2022 17:50:37 +0300
EU strongly condemns killing of Al-Jazeera journalist
Bloc calls for independent investigation, justice for those responsible.

Wed, 11 May 2022 17:49:10 +0300
US annual inflation hits 8.3% in April
Energy prices up 30.3% year-on-year last month.

Wed, 11 May 2022 17:47:14 +0300
Calls grow for investigation into death of Al Jazeera journalist in West Bank
Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh shot dead during Israeli raid in Jenin.

Wed, 11 May 2022 17:45:38 +0300
EU's gas usage plans may result in further €250B in bill by 2030 due to high prices
EU's new proposal to cut reliance on Russia's fossil fuels will only cut bills by €47 billion, showing need for stronger renewables target.

Wed, 11 May 2022 17:43:34 +0300
Al Jazeera accuses Israel of assassinating reporter in West Bank
Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh shot dead by Israeli forces in Jenin.

Wed, 11 May 2022 17:42:22 +0300
Germany' inflation hits all-time high for 2nd month in a row
Consumer price index up 7.4% year-on-year last month, official data shows.

Wed, 11 May 2022 17:38:35 +0300
Al Jazeera journalist killed by Israeli forces in West Bank
Israeli army says it has launched a probe.

Tue, 10 May 2022 21:12:27 +0300
UN estimates thousands of civilians have died in Mariupol since Feb. 24
Head of Ukraine Human Rights Monitoring Mission says people in Ukraine's southern Mariupol city living in what 'appears to be occupation'.

Tue, 10 May 2022 21:10:23 +0300
Russia claims reaching administrative borders of Ukraine's eastern Luhansk region
Russian military spokesperson says defense of Ukrainian forces 'deeply' broken.

Tue, 10 May 2022 21:08:29 +0300
PKK blocking return of Ezidi community to Iraq's Sinjar region
Ezidis call on Bagdad to move against PKK terrorist organization.

Tue, 10 May 2022 21:04:18 +0300
Ukraine will not compromise on territorial integrity, says Crimean Tatar deputy
'We will not give up on our people or our land,' declares Rustem Umerov.

Tue, 10 May 2022 20:09:08 +0300
Neo-Nazis, extremists committed 21,964 crimes in Germany last year: Report
Far-right biggest threat to our democracy, German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser says.

Tue, 10 May 2022 20:07:02 +0300
Gas prices drop as Russia says sanctions will not affect gas payments from Europe
Alternative supplies via liquefied natural gas and warmer weather ease pressure on natural gas prices.

Tue, 10 May 2022 20:04:37 +0300
Japan announces phased-out exit from Russian oil
Japan fully dependent on imports for all energy sources, importing around 3% of its oil needs from Russia.

Tue, 10 May 2022 20:02:15 +0300
Kazakh president's first visit to Turkiye marks new era in bilateral ties
Elected in June 2019, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is paying Ankara 2-day on Tuesday.

Tue, 10 May 2022 18:58:54 +0300
Int'l community sticks to UN-brokered political solution in Syria: EU foreign policy chief
EU pledges in total $3.16B in support of Syrian people for 2022, 2023.

Tue, 10 May 2022 18:53:44 +0300
40 terrorists neutralized in Burkina Faso
Terrorists targeted in military operation near Barakuy village in Mouhoun province, says state news agency.

Mon, 09 May 2022 18:41:37 +0300
Why and how UN should be reformed?
Ukraine war has proved the ineffectiveness of the multilateral system in coping with crises and conflicts once again.

Mon, 09 May 2022 18:40:00 +0300
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads in Philippines presidential polls
Former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr.'s son, Marcos Jr., has unprecedented lead over his rivals after over 53% of votes counted.

Mon, 09 May 2022 18:38:05 +0300
EU attempts united response to Ukraine crisis as global shock looms
Ukrainian crisis has created 'asymmetric shock' for EU member states, with drastic effects on world security, int'l economy, global food and energy supplies.

Mon, 09 May 2022 18:36:30 +0300
French President Macron says he favors changes to EU treaties
Changes to EU treaties favored by European Parliament, but 10 EU member states reportedly due to publish document voicing opposition.

Mon, 09 May 2022 18:35:08 +0300
US sanctions Russian Sberbank, Gazprombank executives
State-owned Moscow Industrial Bank, 10 of its subsidiaries, 3 TV stations, 1 defense entity also added to sanctions list.

Mon, 09 May 2022 18:32:41 +0300
War in Ukraine strengthens EU's role as global security actor, says foreign policy chief
Borrell says through this war, Europe’s process of learning how to use 'language of powers' is speeding up.

Mon, 09 May 2022 18:31:08 +0300
Voter turnout of Lebanon diaspora reaches 60%
Lebanese living in 58 countries voted in parliamentary elections.

Mon, 09 May 2022 18:29:52 +0300
Bitcoin dives below $33K, lowest in almost 10 months
World's biggest crypto by market cap plunges to lowest level since July 2021.

Mon, 09 May 2022 18:24:12 +0300
Erdogan calls EU to 'write a new story for itself' amid Ukraine war
Turkish president says the EU has moved away from its founding principles lately.

Mon, 09 May 2022 18:21:54 +0300
Sri Lanka prime minister resigns amid worsening economic crisis
Development comes as anti-government demonstrations turn violent in Colombo.

Mon, 09 May 2022 09:19:01 +0300
Press agenda on May 09
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, May 9, 2022.

Sun, 08 May 2022 21:18:07 +0300
All eyes turn to inflation figures in global markets
Inflation concerns in US continue to affect asset prices, volatility keeps on increasing in markets.

Sun, 08 May 2022 21:15:00 +0300
Fed may hike rates 50 bp in next 2 meetings to reach 2% sooner: Expert
'This will not be last aggressive hike by central bank, as it is behind the curve on inflation,' says economist at Moody's Analytics.

Sun, 08 May 2022 21:13:34 +0300
G7 countries pledge to ban importing Russian oil
Leaders of G7 countries hold online meeting joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Sun, 08 May 2022 21:11:31 +0300
US dollar index reaches highest level in almost 20 years
10-year US Treasury yield at highest since November 2018.

Sun, 08 May 2022 21:08:05 +0300
Proper use of communications can fight global rise of xenophobia, bigotry: Turkiye's communications chief
Fahrettin Altun says country stands for truth, using right communications tools for peace and stability.

Sun, 08 May 2022 21:05:33 +0300
Nearly 1,900 flamingo chicks hatched in Turkiye’s Lake Tuz last year
Flamingo population breeding in Turkiye constitutes nearly 34% of entire flamingo population in Europe.

Sun, 08 May 2022 21:03:16 +0300
Turkiye condemns militant attack in Egypt
Army forces clash with militants in Sinai; 11 soldiers killed, 5 injured.

Sun, 08 May 2022 21:02:07 +0300
Turkish Red Crescent distributes thousands of food aid packages to Kabul Airport employees
Humanitarian aid carried by Turkish 'kindness train' continues to be distributed in Afghanistan, says ambassador.

Sun, 08 May 2022 21:00:25 +0300
Turkish government inaugurates renovated Armenian church in country's southeast
Places of worship all over Turkish Anatolia are signs of respect and fellowship among us, says Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy.

Sun, 08 May 2022 20:59:12 +0300
Turkiye ‘neutralizes’ 11 YPG/PKK terrorists in northern Syria
Terrorists were planning to hit areas cleared of terror elements, says National Defense Ministry.

Sun, 08 May 2022 20:57:59 +0300
Turkiye sympathizes with Cuba over deadly explosion
18 people killed, 64 injured in Havana hotel blast on Friday.

Sun, 08 May 2022 20:56:05 +0300
Turkish agriculture minister stresses innovation, digitalization for food security
Vahit Kirisci addresses 'Vision for the Future: Transition to Digital Agriculture' international hybrid conference.

Sun, 08 May 2022 20:54:14 +0300
Turkish, Azerbaijani leaders to inaugurate airport in Turkiye's Black Sea region
Turkiye's Rize-Artvin airport is expected to welcome 3M passengers.

Sun, 08 May 2022 20:52:54 +0300
US lawmakers signal openness to selling Turkiye F-16s: report
'Several key lawmakers' in Turkiye's removal from F-35 program tell Defense News they are disposed to approve sale.

Sun, 08 May 2022 20:50:56 +0300
Lebanon expatriates vote in parliamentary elections
Lebanese living in 48 countries cast ballot in this round of polls.

Sun, 08 May 2022 20:49:24 +0300
Saudi flag carrier resumes flights to Istanbul after 2-year hiatus
Flight carrying 130 passengers arrives at Istanbul Airport from Jeddah.

Sun, 08 May 2022 20:47:59 +0300
Death toll from Cuban hotel explosion rises to 32
19 still missing after explosion struck Saratoga Hotel in Havana.

Sun, 08 May 2022 20:46:34 +0300
US first lady Jill Biden pays unannounced visit to Ukraine
Jill Biden meets Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska in town of Uzhhorod.

Sun, 08 May 2022 20:45:37 +0300
Ukraine says all women, children, elderly evacuated from Mariupol plant
Evacuation of civilians besides fighting-age men takes place amid long, devastating siege of key port city.

Sun, 08 May 2022 20:43:05 +0300
Dialogue ‘only option’ to preserve Tunisia's gains: Labor union
Tunisia has been in throes of deep political crisis since last year.

Sun, 08 May 2022 20:40:12 +0300
UN envoy, election chief discuss preparations for Libya polls
2nd round of talks to take place in Egypt to agree on constitutional arrangements for holding Libya polls.

Sun, 08 May 2022 20:38:38 +0300
Syria's Assad meets Iran’s Khamenei on surprise visit
It is Assad's second visit to Tehran since 2011.

Sun, 08 May 2022 20:37:28 +0300
France's massacres in Algeria 'can't be forgotten': Tebboune
Algeria says 45,000 Algerians killed by French colonial army on May 8, 1945.

Sun, 08 May 2022 20:35:10 +0300
10 health workers die in war with Russia so far, says Ukrainian minister
Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Liashko accuses Russia of violating WHO principles, international agreements.

Sun, 08 May 2022 20:33:49 +0300
Macron inaugurated for 2nd term as president of France
Emmanuel Macron pledges 'a stronger France' in address just weeks after defeating right-wing challenger Marine Le Pen.

Sat, 07 May 2022 22:38:35 +0300
Emerging potential of the Middle Corridor
Growing disruption of the Northern Corridor leads to a new discussion about potential alternative routes between China and the EU, particularly in the context of the Middle Corridor.

Sat, 07 May 2022 22:36:50 +0300
Trump reportedly proposed bombing 'drug labs' in Mexico
Former US president sought to eschew blame for strikes, saying they would be publicly denied, Mark Esper writes.

Sat, 07 May 2022 22:35:32 +0300
US announces further $150M in military aid to Ukraine
It brings total US security assistance to Ukraine to about $3.8B in weapons, equipment since Russian war began.

Sat, 07 May 2022 22:34:25 +0300
UN Security Council speaks in one voice on Ukraine, lauding Guterres efforts
Statement marks first unified comments since Russia began its war on Feb. 26.

Sat, 07 May 2022 22:32:08 +0300
Taliban make burqas mandatory for women in Afghanistan
If women working in government do not respect new law, they will be fired, says spokesman on new law, which mirrors measure from 1995-2001 Taliban rule.

Sat, 07 May 2022 22:30:32 +0300
EU's disappointing project: Frontex
Bloc’s border agency comes to fore when Greek coast guard pushed backed migrant boats in Aegean Sea, many lost their lives.

Sat, 07 May 2022 22:28:49 +0300
UN calls for strategic approach to address Palestinian economic crisis
UNSCO says Israeli restrictions prevent Palestinian economic growth.

Sat, 07 May 2022 22:27:36 +0300
UN welcomes Saudi release of Houthi prisoners in Yemen
Dozens of rebel prisoners released by Saudi-led coalition.

Sat, 07 May 2022 22:26:30 +0300
Zambian anti-corruption body arrests former top officials
Anti-Corruption commission apprehends former treasury secretary, others in university scam.

Sat, 07 May 2022 22:25:27 +0300
Sri Lankan president declares emergency again amid economic woes
Move gives sweeping powers to security forces second time in 5 weeks to deal with anti-government protests.

Sat, 07 May 2022 22:24:19 +0300
Almost 70 vessels stuck at Ukrainian ports, say officials
6 foreign-flagged ships blocked at Mariupol port, according to Ukrainian officials.

Sat, 07 May 2022 22:22:56 +0300
Sinn Fein on track for historic Northern Ireland election triumph
Irish nationalist party bags 29% of 1st preference votes, set to become largest party in Northern Ireland for 1st time.

Sat, 07 May 2022 22:21:53 +0300
US says 'vast majority' of howitzers has arrived in Ukraine
Roughly 60% of associated ammunition for howitzer artillery systems has been delivered to Kyiv's forces, Pentagon says.

Sat, 07 May 2022 22:20:54 +0300
41 released in prisoner exchange with Russia, Ukraine's deputy premier says
'Especially gratifying' that among those released includes a Ukrainian Orthodox Church priest: Irina Vereshchuk.

Sat, 07 May 2022 21:58:42 +0300
Azerbaijan rebuffs Russian claims of biolabs funded from abroad
Such centers have never functioned in Azerbaijan, and it is regrettable such claims were made, says State Security Service.

Sat, 07 May 2022 21:57:25 +0300
Ukrainian president condemns Russia's 'inhuman' treatment of civilians in Ukraine's Mariupol
Zelenskyy says not all bridges with Moscow are burned yet.

Sat, 07 May 2022 21:41:31 +0300
Fiji seizes $300M yacht of sanctioned Russian oligarch at US request
US district court finds yacht was subject to forfeiture based on probable cause of violations of US law.

Sat, 07 May 2022 21:40:23 +0300
Turkish mosque attacked in northeastern France
Unknown attackers throw 3 Molotov cocktails, causing material damage.

Sat, 07 May 2022 21:38:57 +0300
Sanctions against Russia open new chapter in EU history: EU Commission chief
Bloc used economic power to counter military aggression, says Ursula von der Leyen.

Sat, 07 May 2022 21:37:45 +0300
Kremlin spokesman slams Poland's rhetoric against Russia
Dmitry Peskov says Poland poses threat for Ukraine's territorial integrity.

Sat, 07 May 2022 21:36:12 +0300
Turkish agency sends aid to 1M people in Ramadan
‘We reached out to more than 1M people by bringing Turkiye's aid to 92 countries,’ says head of TIKA.

Sat, 07 May 2022 21:33:32 +0300
Landmine planted by PKK terrorists kills Danish cyclist in northern Iraq
Mine detonates as 2 Danish cyclists pass through Kani Masi village in Amedi district.

Sat, 07 May 2022 21:31:50 +0300
NATO offers security guarantees if Sweden applies to join alliance
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says they will find solutions for security needs that Sweden will have in transitional period.

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:43:09 +0300
Russian president, Israeli premier discuss Ukraine over phone
Putin, Bennett exchange views on Ukraine, preparations for May 9 celebrations.

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:42:04 +0300
Tornadoes ravage US states of Texas and Oklahoma
‘This storm was an absolute beast!’ says storm chaser Brad Arnold.

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:40:42 +0300
Al-Shabaab terrorists attack Ethiopian troops in Somalia
Attack comes day after terror group targeted African Union peacekeepers base in country.

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:39:37 +0300
Sandstorm kills 1, sends over 5,000 to hospitals in Iraq
Official says figures 'not final' as authorities advise people to stay indoors.

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:38:04 +0300
Ukrainian blogger accused of treason for pro-Kremlin propaganda detained in Spain
Anatoly Shariy living in Spain since 2019, according to local media.

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:34:20 +0300
WHO estimates nearly 15M deaths linked to COVID-19 in last 2 years
'Excess deaths' figure more than double 6.2M confirmed virus deaths.



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