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Mon, 23 May 2022 18:41:36 +0300
Biden downplays monkeypox quarantine possibility as 3rd potential case probed
US outbreak does not rise to 'the level of the kind of concern that existed with COVID-19,' says president.

Mon, 23 May 2022 18:40:22 +0300
NATO negotiations with Turkiye to take some time, says Sweden
Sweden, Finland to continue bilateral, tripartite negotiations with Ankara, says Prime Minister Andersson.

Mon, 23 May 2022 18:38:42 +0300
Over 100M forcibly displaced globally for 1st time: UN refugee agency
Figure propelled by war in Ukraine, other deadly conflicts, says UNHCR.

Mon, 23 May 2022 18:36:44 +0300
World unprepared for new pandemic: WHO chief
Tedros says COVID-19 pandemic far from over, urges support for universal health care.

Mon, 23 May 2022 18:35:13 +0300
Russia's ruble hits strongest level since April 2018
Dollar/ruble exchange rate falls to 57.1 as of 12.30 GMT.

Mon, 23 May 2022 18:27:47 +0300
Turkiye-Africa relations after the 3rd Turkiye-Africa Summit
Turkiye's policy on Africa is based on many different soft power tools such as trade relations, humanitarian aid, flight diplomacy, media, cultural diplomacy, education.

Mon, 23 May 2022 18:24:07 +0300
Kremlin says sanctions against Russia cause threat of global food crisis
Kremlin spokesman says Russia does not block ground routes for export of grain from Ukraine.

Mon, 23 May 2022 18:20:16 +0300
Commodity market tends toward recovery
Gold gains 1.9%, silver 3%, palladium 1.2%, platinum 1.4%.

Mon, 23 May 2022 18:19:06 +0300
Davos kicks off with Ukraine as top agenda
First in-person meeting after 2-year hiatus due to pandemic.

Mon, 23 May 2022 18:17:36 +0300
Ukraine claims 27,200 Russian troops killed since start of war
150 killed over past day, according to Ukrainian General Staff.

Mon, 23 May 2022 18:15:20 +0300
President Erdogan says Turkiye to put into service 6 new submarines by 2027
Nearly 30 Turkish firms taking part in project, says Turkish president.

Mon, 23 May 2022 18:13:54 +0300
Ukrainian president invites companies to Ukraine instead of Russia
‘Any company leaving Russia is welcome to move to Ukraine market, companies would benefit by truly supporting freedom,’ says Zelenskyy.

Mon, 23 May 2022 18:11:52 +0300
Belgium imposes 3-week quarantine on monkeypox patients
Country confirms 4 monkeypox cases so far, all related to same festival in Antwerp city.

Mon, 23 May 2022 09:02:58 +0300
Press agenda on May 23
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Monday, May 23, 2022.

Sun, 22 May 2022 21:10:21 +0300
Turkish armored vehicle Yoruk 4x4 begins 1st mission in Africa
Turkish firm Nurol Makina, which signed contract with 4 countries for the vehicle, makes 1st delivery to Chad.

Sun, 22 May 2022 21:08:51 +0300
Cryptocurrencies continue to fall as losses hit $1 trillion
LUNA's collapse causes instability in coin market.

Sun, 22 May 2022 21:06:47 +0300
Turkiye summons US envoy over embassy's Istanbul rally alert
Jeffry Flake told warning was unacceptable, created misperception about Turkiye, according to Foreign Ministry sources.

Sun, 22 May 2022 21:05:37 +0300
Turkiye advises citizens living in US to avoid gatherings
Foreign Ministry advises Turkish citizens living in US to avoid gatherings with wide participation for their safety.

Sun, 22 May 2022 21:04:13 +0300
Bird watching guide adds 14 new species to Turkiye's inventory in 23 years
Emin Yogurtcuoglu photographed desert-eared lark, recorded as Turkiye's 496th species.

Sun, 22 May 2022 21:02:50 +0300
Turkish defense minister discusses defense cooperation with Pakistan's army chief
Hulusi Akar, Gen. Qamar Bajwa hold meeting in garrison city of Rawalpindi.

Sun, 22 May 2022 20:59:56 +0300
China, Pakistan vow to support each other's 'core interests, concerns'
Pakistani foreign minister visits China as longtime allies mark 71 years of diplomatic ties.

Sun, 22 May 2022 20:58:22 +0300
'No positive approach for Sweden, Finland's NATO bids unless they show solidarity with Turkiye'
Turkish President Erdogan speaks to NATO Secretary Stoltenberg, says Communications Directorate.

Sun, 22 May 2022 20:56:08 +0300
Exile of Circassians tragic event in human history
1.5 million forced to leave homeland by Russian Empire; 500,000 perished.

Sun, 22 May 2022 20:53:24 +0300
Debt levels in advanced economies alarming
High incentives from governments to households and fragile sectors raise public debts.

Sun, 22 May 2022 20:50:25 +0300
Ignoring terror groups that threaten ally against NATO spirit: Turkish leader
It is Turkiye's 'most natural right' to expect support for legitimate struggle against clear security threat, says president.

Sun, 22 May 2022 20:48:58 +0300
Media award launched in honor of slain Al Jazeera journalist
Veteran Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh killed while covering Israeli raid in Jenin.

Sun, 22 May 2022 20:47:51 +0300
US urges swift formation of government in Lebanon
Lebanon has been grappling with severe economic crisis since 2019.

Sun, 22 May 2022 20:30:40 +0300
Gazprom's natural gas transit through Ukraine drops by 26.4%
Firm's gas delivery dropping to 45.9M cubic meters on Saturday, down from 62.4M on Friday.

Sun, 22 May 2022 20:29:29 +0300
Labor wins Australia election, Anthony Albanese to be next prime minister
Premier Scott Morrison concedes defeat as Labor Party returns to power after almost a decade.

Sun, 22 May 2022 20:26:46 +0300
Russia halts natural gas delivery to Finland
Finnish energy firm does not make payment in rubles, Gazprom says.

Sun, 22 May 2022 20:23:56 +0300
Residents of Ukrainian village in Kyiv region trying to return to pre-war lives
‘I am having a hard time understanding the way Russian forces acted,’ says Peremoga resident.

Sun, 22 May 2022 20:19:36 +0300
No monkeypox cases detected in Turkiye: Health Ministry
Authorities on alert as over 100 cases recently found in more than a dozen countries around the world.

Sun, 22 May 2022 20:17:58 +0300
Migrant deaths increase in East and Horn of Africa
UN’s migration office says most deaths caused by drowning, harsh environmental conditions.

Sun, 22 May 2022 20:16:44 +0300
Turkiye expects Sweden to take tangible steps against terror groups: President Erdogan
Ankara urges Stockholm to end financial, political and weapon support to terror groups.

Sun, 22 May 2022 20:15:20 +0300
Russia criticizes France's decision to end Operation Barkhane in Mali
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says decision to end operation does not to contribute to restoration of security.

Sun, 22 May 2022 20:13:03 +0300
World to face unprecedented hunger crisis: Expert
276 million live on breadline; figure may increase by 47 million, says head of millers group.

Sun, 22 May 2022 20:08:31 +0300
US welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan forthcoming talks in Brussels
State Department urges 'dialogue to continue, and for parties to intensify their diplomatic engagements'.

Fri, 20 May 2022 20:35:53 +0300
Qatar to play ‘central role’ in Germany’s energy strategy, Scholz says
German Chancellor says Berlin will enhance economic ties, energy cooperation with Gulf nation.

Fri, 20 May 2022 20:34:41 +0300
Biden approval rating dips to 39% all-time low: poll
Just 2 in 10 adults believe US heading in right direction generally, or that economy is good.

Fri, 20 May 2022 20:33:14 +0300
UK monkeypox cases more than double to 20 as virus spread
British health secretary says more doses of vaccine effective against monkeypox procured.

Fri, 20 May 2022 20:31:38 +0300
Australian federal elections on Saturday as campaign ends
Tough contest expected between Premier Scott Morrison's Liberal Party and opposition leader Anthony Albanese's Labour Party.

Fri, 20 May 2022 20:30:13 +0300
EU sends $23M in humanitarian aid for Rohingya
Bloc aims to support Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, conflict-affected people in Myanmar.

Fri, 20 May 2022 20:26:30 +0300
UK lifts all restrictions on arms exports to Turkiye
All products removed from list of export restrictions announced by British authorities in December 2021.

Fri, 20 May 2022 20:23:41 +0300
Germany extends military mission in Mali
Gov't to deploy up to 1,400 troops for UN’s peacekeeping mission for another year at cost of $479M.

Fri, 20 May 2022 20:07:09 +0300
Is NATO turning into an 'alliance on which the sun never sets'?
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.

Fri, 20 May 2022 19:57:29 +0300
Russia to deploy 12 military units in country's west in response to NATO expansion
Defense Minister Shoygu says NATO's growing military activities create threats for Russia.

Fri, 20 May 2022 18:59:04 +0300
North Korea could test intercontinental ballistic missile during Biden's Asia trip, says Japan
Japanese defense minister's warning comes after US voiced similar concerns ahead of Biden's weekend visit to Seoul, Tokyo.

Fri, 20 May 2022 09:04:14 +0300
Press agenda on May 20
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Friday, May 20, 2022.

Thu, 19 May 2022 16:53:13 +0300
More than 160M children worldwide in child labor: UN report
Child labor could rise in 2022, says report underlining need for social protection.

Thu, 19 May 2022 16:49:14 +0300
Swedish journalist says Turkiye is right to oppose Stockholm's NATO membership
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.

Thu, 19 May 2022 16:46:38 +0300
Germany arrests leading members of DHKP-C terror group
Ozgul E., who is in Turkiye’s list of most wanted terrorists, arrested in southwestern city of Heidelberg.

Thu, 19 May 2022 16:45:07 +0300
Turkiye rejects Greek statements on 'unfounded Pontian claims'
'It is regrettable to see that Greek authorities continue their irrational efforts to misrepresent history,' says Foreign Ministry.

Thu, 19 May 2022 16:41:29 +0300
In gaffe, former US president calls invasion of Iraq 'unjustified'
As result of absence of checks and balances in Russia, Putin launched brutal invasion of Iraq ... 'I mean, of Ukraine,' says George W. Bush.

Thu, 19 May 2022 09:02:51 +0300
Press agenda on May 19
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, May 19, 2022.

Wed, 18 May 2022 18:26:26 +0300
Paris court indicts Lafarge for ‘complicity in crimes against humanity’ in Syria
Charges upheld against cement maker for wrongdoings since 2014 after previous ruling overturned.

Wed, 18 May 2022 18:25:16 +0300
Russia expels 34 French diplomats in retaliatory move
Russian Foreign Ministry declares 34 French diplomats persona non grata in retaliation for expulsion of Russian diplomats.

Wed, 18 May 2022 18:24:08 +0300
Russia will not default on foreign debts: Finance minister
If Western financial systems are closed to Russia, it will pay foreigners in rubles as last option, Anton Siluanov says.

Wed, 18 May 2022 18:22:30 +0300
Google's subsidiary in Russia files for bankruptcy
Company says unable to fulfill financial obligations.

Wed, 18 May 2022 18:20:42 +0300
No approval for NATO enlargement that could weaken Turkiye or alliance, says president
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.

Wed, 18 May 2022 18:17:21 +0300
At least 229 children killed so far in Russian attacks: Ukraine
424 minors injured since beginning of Russia's war on Ukraine, says Prosecutor General's Office.

Wed, 18 May 2022 18:15:46 +0300
Ukraine claims 28,300 Russian troops killed since start of war
202 Russian aircraft, 441 unmanned aerial vehicles, 1,251 tanks also destroyed, according to Defense Ministry.

Wed, 18 May 2022 18:14:25 +0300
Sberbank plans to exit London Stock Exchange
Holders of Sberbank's depositary receipts can exchange them for Sberbank's shares by June 16.

Wed, 18 May 2022 18:12:38 +0300
Finland, Sweden submit membership applications to join NATO
NATO ambassadors of Sweden, Finland hand in request to alliance chief Stoltenberg.

Wed, 18 May 2022 18:10:35 +0300
Mozambique confirms wild poliovirus outbreak
Detection of another case in Africa is ‘greatly concerning,’ says official.

Wed, 18 May 2022 18:09:05 +0300
Libya's council urges Parliament-appointed premier to resign
Call comes after clashes between rival armed groups in Tripoli.

Wed, 18 May 2022 18:06:36 +0300
After headscarf, burkini sets off controversy in France
Interior minister deems Grenoble city’s decision to allow women to wear burkinis in municipal swimming pools unacceptable.

Wed, 18 May 2022 18:03:41 +0300
Terror bids to be punishable by death in Belarus
Law amendment to go into effect 10 days after its official publication.

Wed, 18 May 2022 18:00:11 +0300
Turkiye and Kazakhstan: Partners in a multipolar world
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.

Wed, 18 May 2022 17:58:48 +0300
Japan inches closer to starting contentious nuclear waste dump
Nuclear regulator endorses plan to discharge treated nuclear wastewater from Fukushima plant into sea.

Wed, 18 May 2022 17:56:53 +0300
Russia claims 959 Ukrainian servicemen surrendered at Azovstal plant in Mariupol
Defense Ministry spokesman says 2 Ukrainian fighter jets, 15 unmanned aerial vehicles downed last night.

Wed, 18 May 2022 17:54:01 +0300
Could 'European Political Community' be an answer to Europe's problems?
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.

Wed, 18 May 2022 17:51:40 +0300
China Eastern Airlines plane downed intentionally, claims US media
Plane with 123 passengers, 9 crew members crashed in mountainous area in Guangxi on March 21.

Wed, 18 May 2022 17:28:33 +0300
Sri Lanka in throes of economic, political crises
Experts believe drying up of tourist traffic, rising energy prices, populist measures led to fall in forex reserves and soaring inflation.

Wed, 18 May 2022 17:24:37 +0300
Bomb threats aim to put pressure on Serbia: Prime minister
Not imposing sanctions on Russia proved to be extremely expensive, says Ana Brnabic.

Wed, 18 May 2022 09:01:14 +0300
Press agenda on May 18
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.

Tue, 17 May 2022 18:35:16 +0300
Russian foreign minister says Germany lost its independence since new gov't came to power
Lavrov says China beat US and West, playing their game by their rules.

Tue, 17 May 2022 18:30:27 +0300
Talks can resolve Turkiye’s reservations on Sweden, Finland joining NATO: Finnish president
Statements from Turkiye on Finland's NATO aspirations have changed, hardened very quickly in recent days, says Sauli Niinisto.

Tue, 17 May 2022 18:28:42 +0300
North Korea’s COVID-19 measures may have ‘devastating’ impact on human rights: UN office
Country lacks infrastructure, has no testing capacity or essential medicines for crisis, says UN Human Rights Office spokesperson.

Tue, 17 May 2022 18:25:41 +0300
2nd French city greenlights wearing of burkinis at public pools
Grenoble city council decision to lift restrictions on clothing at public swimming pools reignites fierce debate.

Tue, 17 May 2022 18:24:07 +0300
Biden to host Sweden, Finland leaders on NATO applications
'Leaders will discuss Finland’s and Sweden’s NATO applications and European security,' says White House.

Tue, 17 May 2022 18:22:13 +0300
Russia withdraws from Council of Baltic Sea States
Foreign Ministry says council has been turning into 'anti-Russian tool'.

Tue, 17 May 2022 18:19:51 +0300
Turkiye has touched minds and hearts of Somalis: Somalia's new president
The president-elect, in an exclusive interview with Anadolu Agency, says Turkiye has a unique position in Somalia.

Tue, 17 May 2022 18:18:32 +0300
China says recurrent tragedies avoidable if Palestinians given justice
Marking Nakba Day, Beijing decries recent killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.

Tue, 17 May 2022 18:16:41 +0300
Spain, Morocco reopen borders for 1st time since pandemic
Land borders separating Spain’s African enclaves from Morocco were closed since March 2020.

Tue, 17 May 2022 18:14:40 +0300
Finnish parliament votes in favor of joining NATO
As many as 188 lawmakers vote in favor of membership in military alliance.

Tue, 17 May 2022 18:10:06 +0300
Swedish foreign minister signs application for NATO bid
Ann Linde signs application for her country's NATO bid live at Foreign Ministry.

Tue, 17 May 2022 18:08:16 +0300
At least 260 Ukrainian soldiers evacuated from Azovstal steel plant
53 seriously wounded soldiers taken to hospital in town of Novoazovsk, says Ukrainian General Staff.

Tue, 17 May 2022 09:02:51 +0300
Press agenda on May 17
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

Mon, 16 May 2022 18:33:25 +0300
Sweden to formally apply for NATO membership, says premier
NATO membership best way to protect Sweden’s security in light of fundamentally changed security environment, says statement.

Mon, 16 May 2022 18:29:39 +0300
Shireen Abu Akleh: An independent and international investigation must be held into her killing
At least 46 Palestinian journalists have been killed by Israel since 2000, and no one has been held to account.

Mon, 16 May 2022 18:27:56 +0300
Driven out of their homes by PKK, Ezidis decry silence of int'l community
Ezidi community calls on world to end PKK terror group’s presence in northern Iraq's Sinjar region.

Mon, 16 May 2022 18:25:11 +0300
Sweden, Finland turned back most of Turkiye's requests for terrorist extraditions over last 5 years
2 countries, for last 5 years, failed to respond positively to Ankara's demands for extradition of PKK, FETO terrorists, official sources say.

Mon, 16 May 2022 18:23:36 +0300
Amid fear of violence, African Union team to assess Kenya's election preparations
Kenya will elect new president, lawmakers on Aug. 9, concerns of repeat of violence seen after 2017 polls remain high.

Mon, 16 May 2022 18:22:10 +0300
Admission to NATO won't strengthen Finland, Sweden's security, Russia says
Deputy foreign minister expects military tension to increase after new round of NATO expansion.

Mon, 16 May 2022 18:17:26 +0300
Sri Lanka police arrest hundreds of suspects over May 9 violent protest
Newly appointed Prime Minister Wickremesinghe assures nation to resolve ongoing economic crisis soon.

Mon, 16 May 2022 18:15:27 +0300
Sweden to send delegation to Turkiye to discuss NATO membership
Delegation to arrive in Ankara very soon to evaluate ruling Social Democratic Party's decision to apply for NATO membership, says Swedish foreign minister.

Mon, 16 May 2022 18:11:14 +0300
Somali parliament elects Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as president
New president sworn in at election venue.

Mon, 16 May 2022 18:09:12 +0300
German Christian Democrats win state elections in North Rhine-Westphalia
Next government in Germany's most populous state remains unclear, according to early figures.

Mon, 16 May 2022 18:07:24 +0300
Sweden's ruling Social Democratic Party backs NATO membership
Lawmakers to discuss decision at Swedish parliament on Monday.

Mon, 16 May 2022 18:05:34 +0300
NATO is discussing Turkiye's concerns on Finland, Sweden's membership, says US
There's an ongoing conversation, says Secretary of State Blinken, adding that he's 'confident' they will reach a consensus.



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