German Chancellor says Berlin will enhance economic ties, energy cooperation with Gulf nation.

Just 2 in 10 adults believe US heading in right direction generally, or that economy is good.

British health secretary says more doses of vaccine effective against monkeypox procured.

Tough contest expected between Premier Scott Morrison's Liberal Party and opposition leader Anthony Albanese's Labour Party.

Bloc aims to support Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, conflict-affected people in Myanmar.

All products removed from list of export restrictions announced by British authorities in December 2021.

Gov't to deploy up to 1,400 troops for UN’s peacekeeping mission for another year at cost of $479M.

As NATO is preparing to incorporate new members into its body, the alliance is turning into an organization on which the sun never sets with the new alliances formed by the US and UK.

Defense Minister Shoygu says NATO's growing military activities create threats for Russia.

Japanese defense minister's warning comes after US voiced similar concerns ahead of Biden's weekend visit to Seoul, Tokyo.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Friday, May 20, 2022.

Child labor could rise in 2022, says report underlining need for social protection.

Social Democratic Party's precondition for Swedish premier to be elected was 'agreement' it made with independent MP Kakabaveh to help YPG/PKK, says foreign affairs editor.

Ozgul E., who is in Turkiye’s list of most wanted terrorists, arrested in southwestern city of Heidelberg.

'It is regrettable to see that Greek authorities continue their irrational efforts to misrepresent history,' says Foreign Ministry.

As result of absence of checks and balances in Russia, Putin launched brutal invasion of Iraq ... 'I mean, of Ukraine,' says George W. Bush.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, May 19, 2022.

Charges upheld against cement maker for wrongdoings since 2014 after previous ruling overturned.

Russian Foreign Ministry declares 34 French diplomats persona non grata in retaliation for expulsion of Russian diplomats.

If Western financial systems are closed to Russia, it will pay foreigners in rubles as last option, Anton Siluanov says.

Company says unable to fulfill financial obligations.

On Sweden, Finland's bid to join NATO, President Erdogan says it is 'inconsistent' to seek Turkiye's approval when they support PKK/YPG terrorists.

424 minors injured since beginning of Russia's war on Ukraine, says Prosecutor General's Office.

202 Russian aircraft, 441 unmanned aerial vehicles, 1,251 tanks also destroyed, according to Defense Ministry.

Holders of Sberbank's depositary receipts can exchange them for Sberbank's shares by June 16.

NATO ambassadors of Sweden, Finland hand in request to alliance chief Stoltenberg.

Detection of another case in Africa is ‘greatly concerning,’ says official.

Call comes after clashes between rival armed groups in Tripoli.

Interior minister deems Grenoble city’s decision to allow women to wear burkinis in municipal swimming pools unacceptable.

Law amendment to go into effect 10 days after its official publication.

Two countries' alliance shows that a medium-sized regional power may act as a geopolitical center in its own right, protecting other states from global powers.

Nuclear regulator endorses plan to discharge treated nuclear wastewater from Fukushima plant into sea.

Defense Ministry spokesman says 2 Ukrainian fighter jets, 15 unmanned aerial vehicles downed last night.

EPC should not be designed as an alternative to EU membership as this would undermine the Union in the eyes of those aspiring to join it.

Plane with 123 passengers, 9 crew members crashed in mountainous area in Guangxi on March 21.

Experts believe drying up of tourist traffic, rising energy prices, populist measures led to fall in forex reserves and soaring inflation.

Not imposing sanctions on Russia proved to be extremely expensive, says Ana Brnabic.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.

Lavrov says China beat US and West, playing their game by their rules.

Statements from Turkiye on Finland's NATO aspirations have changed, hardened very quickly in recent days, says Sauli Niinisto.

Country lacks infrastructure, has no testing capacity or essential medicines for crisis, says UN Human Rights Office spokesperson.

Grenoble city council decision to lift restrictions on clothing at public swimming pools reignites fierce debate.

'Leaders will discuss Finland’s and Sweden’s NATO applications and European security,' says White House.

Foreign Ministry says council has been turning into 'anti-Russian tool'.

The president-elect, in an exclusive interview with Anadolu Agency, says Turkiye has a unique position in Somalia.

Marking Nakba Day, Beijing decries recent killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.

Land borders separating Spain’s African enclaves from Morocco were closed since March 2020.

As many as 188 lawmakers vote in favor of membership in military alliance.

Ann Linde signs application for her country's NATO bid live at Foreign Ministry.

53 seriously wounded soldiers taken to hospital in town of Novoazovsk, says Ukrainian General Staff.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

NATO membership best way to protect Sweden’s security in light of fundamentally changed security environment, says statement.

At least 46 Palestinian journalists have been killed by Israel since 2000, and no one has been held to account.

Ezidi community calls on world to end PKK terror group’s presence in northern Iraq's Sinjar region.

2 countries, for last 5 years, failed to respond positively to Ankara's demands for extradition of PKK, FETO terrorists, official sources say.

Kenya will elect new president, lawmakers on Aug. 9, concerns of repeat of violence seen after 2017 polls remain high.

Deputy foreign minister expects military tension to increase after new round of NATO expansion.

Newly appointed Prime Minister Wickremesinghe assures nation to resolve ongoing economic crisis soon.

Delegation to arrive in Ankara very soon to evaluate ruling Social Democratic Party's decision to apply for NATO membership, says Swedish foreign minister.

New president sworn in at election venue.

Next government in Germany's most populous state remains unclear, according to early figures.

Lawmakers to discuss decision at Swedish parliament on Monday.

There's an ongoing conversation, says Secretary of State Blinken, adding that he's 'confident' they will reach a consensus.

Polling starts with 718 candidates in run for 128-seat parliament.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanks winning Ukrainian band, European voters in Eurovision victory.

Russian president addresses Collective Security Treaty Organization summit in Moscow.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Monday, May 16, 2022.

'We accept PKK is a terrorist organization,' says Swedish foreign minister.

Described as largest single-day evacuation from city, up to 1,000 vehicles allowed to cross into Zaporizhzhia.

Aramco's January-March profits hit $39.5B compared to $21.7B in same period last year.

Russia’s ‘brutal invasion’ loses momentum in Ukraine, says Mircea Geoana.

Newly elected members of parliament in Somalia call for opening political channels with insurgents after failure to contain them through security means.

Over 3.91M people are eligible to cast their vote.

War-torn country, which was among favorites wins competition with UK and Spain finishing 2nd and 3rd.

Futurist Gerd Leonhard says consuming information via social media all the time impacts lives of people.

Shooting at supermarket in Buffalo city is being investigated as hate crime by FBI.

‘Countries supporting terrorism should not be allies in NATO,’ says Turkish foreign minister following informal NATO meeting in Berlin.

Blast occurs in restive North Waziristan district.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, May 15, 2022.

'We regret the intrusion into what should have been a peaceful procession,' says White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki.

US president 'affirmed his strong support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict,' says White House.

Food, non-food prices increase over 20% year-on-year in April.

UN Food and Agriculture Organization chief briefs G7 Agriculture Ministers’ meeting in Germany.

2 female students of Pak-Turk Maarif International Schools and Colleges awarded for 'vegan leather' project.

Lloyd Austin 'urged an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine,' says spokesman John Kirby.

Accounts of 545 individuals blocked over illegal foreign currency, cryptocurrency activities, says Ministry of Intelligence.

Russia endangering global food security by blocking Ukrainian ports, says German top diplomat after G7 meet.

Killing of Abu Akleh is ‘another serious attack on media freedom and freedom of expression amid escalation of violence in occupied West Bank,’ they say.

2nd president of UAE took office in 2004.

Sweden, Finland 'openly supporting, engaging with' PKK/YPG, which has been 'attacking Turkiye, killing Turkish troops and people,' says foreign minister.

German top diplomat accuses Russia of preventing grain exports from Ukrainian ports; French foreign minister promises initiatives to avoid disruption of food supply chains.

Pope Francis to tour cities of Edmonton, Quebec, Iqaluit.

Palestinian officials and Al Jazeera say late journalist Abu Akleh was targeted by Israeli forces.

At the end of 2 day meeting top G7 diplomats call for action plan on COVID-19, mobilizing finance for climate, environment, peace, security.

Council also addresses 'special military operation' in Ukraine, Kremlin says.

Russian, German leaders discuss Ukraine in phone call.

Move comes after death of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed on Friday.

Social media firm estimated false, spam, fake accounts make up less than 5% total users.

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.

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says move will offer stable electricity prices amid volatile geopolitical environment.