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Mon, 30 May 2022 19:46:24 +0300Greece continues to militarize eastern Aegean islands in violation of international agreements
Stationing troops on islands violates 1923 Treaty of Lausanne, 1947 Treaty of Paris.
Mon, 30 May 2022 19:44:44 +0300New crypto Luna sees price plummeting after old one collapsed
New Luna, now called as Terra 2.0, falls to as low as $3.63 on Monday, after seeing $19.54 during weekend.
Mon, 30 May 2022 19:39:28 +0300‘Low expectations’ on reaching Russian oil embargo deal at summit: EU chief
Hungarian prime minister appreciates new version of sanctions draft but prepares to fight to get exemptions for his country.
Mon, 30 May 2022 19:37:17 +0300Serbia urges constructive EU support on dialogue with Kosovo
Conversation is only right way to resolve open issues, reach sustainable agreement, says President Aleksandar Vucic.
Mon, 30 May 2022 19:35:20 +0300Turkiye, UAE ministers discuss cooperation on military training, defense industry
Hulusi Akar meets Mohammed Bin Ahmad Al Bowardi in Abu Dhabi.
Mon, 30 May 2022 19:33:12 +0300Germany's inflation hits new record for 3rd consecutive month
Inflation at highest point since German reunification, similar level last seen in 1973-74, says statistical agency.
Mon, 30 May 2022 19:31:48 +0300EU leaders try to reach political deal on Russian oil embargo: EU official
New version of sanctions package bans seaborne oil, exempts pipeline oil in line with Hungary’s demands, according to source.
Mon, 30 May 2022 19:28:16 +0300Upward trend in commodity markets continues as Fed strikes moderate tone
Rice rises 1.8%, soybeans 1.6%, coffee 5.9%, cocoa 1.5% last week.
Mon, 30 May 2022 19:23:45 +0300Islamic Development Bank to discuss resilience, sustainability
Meeting will offer opportunity to explore ways to further consolidate economic relations, bank says.
Mon, 30 May 2022 19:13:07 +0300New round of Syrian peace talks begins in Geneva
Last round of Syrian constitutional talks ended in March with no signs of whether they would proceed to next level.
Mon, 30 May 2022 19:11:33 +0300Teknofest tech fair gathers 300,000 visitors in Azerbaijan
Event distributes awards of total $153,000.
Mon, 30 May 2022 19:10:04 +0300NATO to chart ‘way ahead for next decade’ at Madrid summit, says chief
Alliance will 'reset deterrence, defense for a more dangerous world,' says Jens Stoltenberg.
Mon, 30 May 2022 19:08:35 +0300Israel to sign deal with Egypt, EU for gas exports
Israel seeks to export gas to Egypt to be shipped to Europe.
Mon, 30 May 2022 19:06:42 +0300Japan calls South Korea’s maritime survey ‘unacceptable’
Japan lodges ‘strong protest’ with South Korea through diplomatic channels, demands ‘immediate cessation’.
Mon, 30 May 2022 19:05:15 +0300China, 10 Pacific Island nations fail to reach consensus on big deal
Fiji premier, top Chinese diplomat co-chair 2nd meeting of China, Pacific Island countries.
Mon, 30 May 2022 19:02:41 +0300Colombia's presidential election goes to runoff after leftist wins 1st round
Gustavo Petro faces anti-establishment, anti-corruption candidate.
Mon, 30 May 2022 18:40:12 +0300Turkish, Russian leaders discuss war in Ukraine, regional issues
There is need for steps to minimize negative effects of war in Ukraine, reestablish groundwork for peace, says Turkish President Erdogan.
Mon, 30 May 2022 09:01:12 +0300Press agenda on May 30
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, May 30, 2022.
Sun, 29 May 2022 18:40:09 +0300Tanzania struggles to quell hidden hunger in children
As international community marks World Hunger Day on weekend, women and children in Tanzania continue to suffer from nutritional deficiencies.
Sun, 29 May 2022 18:38:54 +0300Mexico confirms 1st monkeypox case
Health officials are looking into country’s 1st imported case from US.
Sun, 29 May 2022 18:37:33 +0300Iran declares national mourning over high-rise collapse
Collapse of Abadan building is one of deadliest disasters in Iran in recent years.
Sun, 29 May 2022 18:34:15 +0300Hundreds injured, 68 arrested in Paris on margins of Champions League final
Ticketless fans and ones holding fakes disrupted entry to stadium, causing nearly an hour delay in start to Liverpool-Real Madrid match.
Sun, 29 May 2022 18:33:13 +0300Ukraine claims 30,150 Russian troops killed since start of war
150 soldiers killed over last day alone, according to Ukrainian General Staff.
Sun, 29 May 2022 18:32:06 +0300Ruben Ostlund's 'Triangle of Sadness' wins Palme d'Or at Cannes
Swedish director's social satire co-produced by Turkiye's TRT.
Sun, 29 May 2022 18:29:15 +0300Families make history with 1,000-day uninterrupted anti-PKK sit-in protest in eastern Turkiye
'Diyarbakir mothers are waging one of the largest and most powerful civil resistances to save their children,' says official.
Sun, 29 May 2022 18:23:32 +0300Turkiye, Africa building joint humanitarian aid outlook
Turkish institutions such as Red Crescent, TIKA, Maarif Foundation provide, sustainable humanitarian aid efforts in Africa.
Sun, 29 May 2022 18:22:10 +0300Airplane with 22 people on board missing in Nepal
Search operation launched to find small plane missing in Nepal's mountains.
Sun, 29 May 2022 18:20:49 +0300Turkish national defense minister set to visit United Arab Emirates on Monday
Trip by Hulusi Akar will be first official visit by Turkish defense minister to UAE in 15 years.
Sun, 29 May 2022 18:15:12 +0300Anti-PKK protest in southeastern Diyarbakir, Turkiye enters 1,000th day
Thousands flock from all corners of country to mark milestone day at protest site, slam PKK/YPG terror group, its abduction and forced recruitment of children.
Sun, 29 May 2022 18:12:25 +0300Turkish group gives free eyecare treatment to thousands of displaced Syrians
Alliance of International Doctors center in northern Syria performs about 100 cataract operations every month.
Sun, 29 May 2022 18:11:05 +0300German, French leaders urge swift cease-fire, troop withdrawal in call with Putin
German chancellor, French president also ask Russian leader to hold 'serious direct negotiations' with Ukrainian president.
Sun, 29 May 2022 18:08:29 +0300Pope Francis hails President Erdogan's efforts to end war in Ukraine, says Turkish envoy
Pope Francis expressed his gratitude to Turkiye, which has been working for peace, says Turkiye's Vatican Ambassador Goktas.
Sun, 29 May 2022 18:06:35 +0300Turkiye's talks with Sweden, Finland on NATO bids did not happen 'at desired level': President
Turkish president to have separate phone calls with Russian, Ukrainian counterparts, will continue to boost paths for dialogue and diplomacy.
Sun, 29 May 2022 18:01:48 +0300Turkiye marks 569th anniversary of conquest of Istanbul
Conquest ended 1,058-year-old Byzantine Empire, made Istanbul new capital of Ottoman Empire.
Sat, 28 May 2022 18:01:01 +0300What distinguishes Turkiye from other actors in Africa?
Turkiye aims to establish ties with African peoples directly, based on mutual respect, in interest of African peoples.
Sat, 28 May 2022 17:59:03 +0300'Turkiye doesn't consider its fate separate from Azerbaijan's'
Turkiye, Azerbaijan are two 'brotherly countries' that share common history, culture, sorrow, joys, says Turkish vice president.
Sat, 28 May 2022 17:55:56 +0300Turkiye, Azerbaijan to cooperate on space, technology: Turkish minister
Mustafa Varank speaks to AA on sidelines of Teknofest Azerbaijan.
Sat, 28 May 2022 17:54:45 +0300Ukraine claims 30,000 Russian troops killed since start of war
250 soldiers killed over past day alone, according to Ukrainian General Staff.
Sat, 28 May 2022 17:48:54 +0300'Turkiye, Azerbaijan share strategic alliance under Shusha Declaration'
Turkiye strongly supports Azerbaijan's efforts to establish lasting peace with Armenia, says President Erdogan at Teknofest in capital Baku.
Sat, 28 May 2022 17:46:48 +0300Russia test-fires hypersonic Zircon cruise missile from frigate
Zircon missile successfully launched in Arctic Barents Sea, says Defense Ministry.
Sat, 28 May 2022 17:44:58 +0300Azerbaijan marks 104th Republic Day
Azerbaijan seen as first parliamentary republic in Muslim East.
Sat, 28 May 2022 17:43:17 +0300Azerbaijani president receives Turkish national defense minister in Baku
Meeting takes place ahead of Turkish president's scheduled visit to Azerbaijan later Saturday.
Sat, 28 May 2022 17:40:43 +0300Turkiye cannot remain indifferent to developments in Syria: Russia
Moscow will continue to help Damascus reclaim all its territory, says Russian foreign minister.
Sat, 28 May 2022 17:38:44 +0300Traumatized by Solingen attack, Turkish immigrant family in Germany still reeling from grief, pain
Racist far-right attack in Solingen killed 5 members of Turkish family in 1993 amid growing resentment against foreigners.
Sat, 28 May 2022 17:36:48 +0300Turkish cuisine promoted in Irish capital
Event in Dublin held as part of May 21-27 Turkish Cuisine Week.
Sat, 28 May 2022 13:46:48 +0300Finland says in 'open, direct, constructive dialogue' with Turkiye
'We take every NATO member's concern seriously,' says Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto.
Fri, 27 May 2022 18:43:15 +0300Bosnia marks anniversary of 1992 Ferhadija massacre
At least 26 civilians were killed, 108 others injured in massacre in Sarajevo.
Fri, 27 May 2022 18:39:59 +0300Turkiye says resolve to fight all forms of terrorism should be part of NATO’s new strategic concept
Sweden, Finland should end their support of terrorism if they want to join NATO, says Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu.
Fri, 27 May 2022 18:38:03 +0300Russia expels 5 Croatian diplomats
Russian Foreign Ministry says it expressed protest to Croatian ambassador over expulsion of Russian diplomat from Zagreb.
Fri, 27 May 2022 18:36:31 +0300Death toll from building collapse in Iran rises to 22
At least 37 people injured after 10-story building collapsed in southwestern city of Abadan on Monday.
Fri, 27 May 2022 18:35:17 +0300Germany’s zigzags on Ukraine policy spark criticism
Berlin agrees to send heavy weapons to Ukraine, take hard line against Russia, but experts warn of dangerous escalation.
Fri, 27 May 2022 18:33:18 +0300Palestinian probe finds that Shireen Abu Akleh was directly targeted by Israeli sniper
Israeli sniper directly fired bullet at Abu Akleh’s head while she was trying to escape, says Public Prosecution’s report.
Fri, 27 May 2022 18:30:46 +0300UN Security Council fails to adopt new sanctions on North Korea
China, Russia vote in opposition, effectively nixing resolution; council's 13 other members vote in favor.
Fri, 27 May 2022 18:23:14 +0300World Health Assembly calls on Russia to cease attacks on Ukraine's health facilities
Ukraine's resolution on Russian health attacks passes by 88 votes to 12 against with 53 abstentions, counter proposal from Moscow defeated.
Fri, 27 May 2022 18:21:45 +0300Top Biden officials in Saudi Arabia for talks on oil ahead of planned visit
White House Middle East coordinator and State Department’s energy envoy arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to meet with senior Saudi officials.
Fri, 27 May 2022 10:03:08 +0300Russian troops attempting to gain full control over Luhansk, Donetsk: Ukraine
Despite number of personnel, ammunition and military equipment, enemy has failed to achieve its goal so far, says official.
Fri, 27 May 2022 10:00:36 +0300FDA hopes to resolve US baby formula shortage in coming weeks
Supplies of baby formula became scarce after closure of Abbott Laboratories’ Sturgis, Michigan plant.
Fri, 27 May 2022 09:02:07 +0300Press agenda on May 27
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Friday, May 27, 2022.
Thu, 26 May 2022 19:03:19 +0300NATO chief expresses understanding of Turkiye's security concerns over alliance expansion
Sweden, Finland should respond to Turkiye's demands to join Madrid summit as candidate countries, says Stoltenberg.
Thu, 26 May 2022 19:01:20 +0300Iraqi Parliament approves bill banning ties with Israel
Bill criminalizing normalization of ties with Israel passed unanimously by parliament.
Thu, 26 May 2022 18:46:18 +0300US armed to the teeth: More guns than civilians
There are 120 guns for every 100 Americans, says recent report.
Thu, 26 May 2022 18:44:24 +0300Germany, allies will not accept ‘Russian-dictated’ peace plan: Chancellor
Berlin will continue to take political, economic and military measures to achieve cease-fire, diplomatic solution to war, says Olaf Scholz.
Thu, 26 May 2022 18:42:24 +0300Iran says US foreign policy 'taken hostage' by Israel
Iran's foreign minister speaks about Vienna nuclear talks at World Economic Forum in Davos.
Thu, 26 May 2022 18:40:56 +0300Russian central bank cuts key interest rate by 300 basis points to 11%
External conditions for Russian economy still challenging, considerably constraining economic activity, bank says.
Thu, 26 May 2022 18:39:39 +0300Twitter agrees to pay $150M fine over alleged privacy violations
More than 140M Twitter users affected, official says.
Thu, 26 May 2022 18:35:45 +0300Commemoration ceremony held for discovery of indigenous children graves in Canada
Starting from late 19th century, over 150,000 indigenous children forcibly taken away from their families, enrolled in boarding schools in Canada.
Thu, 26 May 2022 18:33:04 +0300'Police violence in Germany serious, underreported problem'
Experts say many victims do not trust Germany’s justice system, government not doing enough to address police violence.
Thu, 26 May 2022 18:31:01 +0300Turkiye 'most successful' country in conflict mediation: Ukraine
Meeting of Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul was highest point in negotiation process, says Dmytro Kuleba.
Thu, 26 May 2022 17:57:11 +0300Turkiye-Africa: For a win-win partnership
Volume of trade between Turkiye and Africa has grown from $5.4 billion to $25.3 billion in 2020.
Thu, 26 May 2022 17:44:14 +0300Norway’s child welfare agency comes under fire
Welfare service Barnevernet criticized by families, activists, lawyers for its controversial decisions.
Thu, 26 May 2022 17:32:37 +0300South African protesters call on France to exit from Africa
French ambassador says it is not right to blame France for all of the continent’s problems.
Wed, 25 May 2022 19:19:36 +0300NATO chief says dialogue, cooperation with Bosnia and Herzegovina 'more important than ever'
Stoltenberg addresses news conference with Chair of Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Dzaferovic in Brussels.
Wed, 25 May 2022 19:14:36 +0300Turkiye: Rising power in defense of Africa
As almost half of African states signed agreements on cooperation in defense industry with Turkiye, so far 14 states imported various weapons and military vehicles.
Wed, 25 May 2022 19:11:38 +0300Sweden eager to sort out any issues with Turkiye over NATO bid: Premier
Magdalena Andersson says she looks forward to continuing dialogue with Turkiye while consultations continue in Turkish capital.
Wed, 25 May 2022 18:55:20 +0300Turkish forces find Swedish anti-tank weapons in northern Iraq PKK caves
AT-4 anti-tank weapons, other arms, equipment found in terrorist hideouts, says National Defense Ministry.
Wed, 25 May 2022 18:49:25 +0300Swedish state TV interviewed terror leader amid row with Turkiye
Despite repeated calls from Turkiye to end Sweden's link with terror groups, Stockholm continues abetting PKK/YPG terrorists.
Wed, 25 May 2022 18:44:27 +0300Russia discussing indexing gold to ruble
Current international financial system is 'colonial' and punishes developing countries, says expert.
Wed, 25 May 2022 18:42:26 +0300Russia to continue to pay foreign debt despite sanctions: Ministry
US move to deprive investors of Russia's payments damage confidence in Western financial system, Russian Finance Ministry says.
Wed, 25 May 2022 18:40:37 +0300UK’s Johnson apologizes again over lockdown parties as Sue Gray publishes report
Opposition calls on British prime minister to resign over COVID-19 lockdown parties.
Wed, 25 May 2022 18:39:01 +0300EU unveils new rules on confiscating assets of oligarchs breaking sanctions
With new proposal, bloc trying to close loopholes that allow restrictive measures to be evaded.
Wed, 25 May 2022 18:37:39 +03004 more kids killed in Russian attacks, war count at 238: Ukraine
Russian forces have also injured 433 children since Feb. 24, according to Ukrainian prosecutor general's office.
Wed, 25 May 2022 18:35:48 +0300Turkiye's talks with Sweden, Finland on NATO bids begin in Ankara
Ankara has objected to membership bids of Stockholm, Helsinki, criticized them for tolerating, supporting terrorist groups.
Wed, 25 May 2022 18:34:00 +0300Dozens missing after migrant boat sinks off Tunisia
24 migrants rescued from sinking of boat that reportedly departed from Zuwara, Libya.
Wed, 25 May 2022 18:30:31 +0300Turkiye, Israel on same page regarding normalization of ties: Turkish foreign minister
Ankara, Tel Aviv agree to bring new synergy to bilateral relations in many fields, says Cavusolgu.
Mon, 23 May 2022 18:41:36 +0300Biden 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 +0300NATO 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 +0300Over 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 +0300World 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 +0300Russia'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 +0300Turkiye-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 +0300Kremlin 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 +0300Commodity market tends toward recovery
Gold gains 1.9%, silver 3%, palladium 1.2%, platinum 1.4%.
Mon, 23 May 2022 18:19:06 +0300Davos 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 +0300Ukraine 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 +0300President 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 +0300Ukrainian 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 +0300Belgium 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 +0300Press 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 +0300Turkish 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 +0300Cryptocurrencies continue to fall as losses hit $1 trillion
LUNA's collapse causes instability in coin market.