Experts say success of referendum will be determined by meaningful implementations of reforms to benefit people.

Quake hits Lake Baikal area near Irkutsk city, says Emergency Ministry.

US president to travel to Germany, Madrid on June 25, June 28.

Officials from 3 countries agree to bolster security ties amid growing fear of Pyongyang preparing for nuclear test, local media reports.

Micheal Martin tells EU lawmakers he ‘strongly’ supports Ukraine’s EU candidacy.

No casualties reported, but building damaged after midnight attack by Russia, says mall director.

Russia-Ukraine war ‘quashed hopes for quick end to rising inflation’ that stems from pandemic-related bottlenecks: OECD.

US has always been caught up in its own aggression, Nicolas Maduro tells Anadolu Agency in exclusive interview.

After meeting with visiting Russian counterpart, Türkiye's foreign minister says UN plans for food corridor mechanism 'reasonable, feasible' amid Ukraine war.

German police say driver arrested, not yet clear whether it was accident or attack.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.

Under new rules, EU countries must measure if minimum wage allows 'decent standard of living'.

Russian Foreign Ministry says Sergey Lavrov, Mevlut Cavusoglu will discuss bilateral ties, int'l situation at meeting on Wednesday.

Haldenwang says PKK terror group uses various associations in Germany to raise money, recruit young people as foreign fighters.

Maduro, Erdogan to discuss ties, cooperation, regional, global issues, says Turkish Directorate of Communication.

Germany to scale up contribution to strengthen NATO’s eastern flank: Olaf Scholz.

You are heading in the wrong direction, German foreign minister tells Taliban.

TRNC, Türkiye 'continue to fight inhumane isolation, restrictions imposed on Turkish Cypriots since 1963,' says Ersin Tatar.

Maduro says US decision to not invite Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela was 'discrimination'.

Leaving no one behind means leaving no one offline, says UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

Bill considered 'test' for government's future.

Ramstein Dust II-2022 to be held at Turkish military base in Konya from June 20-28.

'This is all deliberate. We know that President Putin is stopping food from being shipped,' says Antony Blinken.

Athens lobbying against Türkiye's efforts to get F-16 fighter jets from US is contrary to solidarity of NATO alliance, says Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.

Shehbaz Sharif urges international community to take note and punish India sharply.

All Turkish state institutions now using 'Türkiye' in their correspondence, says Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Biden’s visit to Saudi Arabia postponed until July.

Spokesman Peskov says closure of airspace brings 'discomfort' to diplomatic work.

Australia to attend summit despite controversy over expected participation of Russia's Putin.

Bulusan volcano spews ash amid steam-driven eruption since Sunday in Sorsogon city of Bicol Region.

Experts say reviving growth, curtailing inflation and at the same time avoiding recession is the biggest challenge for India.

Türkiye prepares to clear 2 areas of northern Syria from terrorists.

Montenegro, North Macedonia, Bulgaria close their airspace to Sergey Lavrov’s aircraft, preventing him from meeting with Serbian president.

Roman Kutuzov died during battle in village of Nikolaevka in Luhansk region, says local media.

Over 8.3M people cast their vote, says election body official.

Russia has destroyed 380 out of Ukraine’s 515 rocket systems since beginning of war on Feb. 24, Russian president claims.

'We are asking too much of our planet to maintain our unsustainable ways of life,’ says UN chief.

‘We must take actions against activities that have negative impact on our health, our environment,' says environment minister.

Leaders of Muslim groups call for legal action against BJP spokeswoman Nupur Sharma in response to insulting comments.

Ukraine's culture, information policy minister hails journalists working in war-ravaged country as 'heroes'.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, June 6, 2022.

Lebanon, Israel are engaged in dispute over maritime area that is 860 square kilometers (332 square miles).

Russia using gas supplies to divide Europe, EU commissioner says.

Qatar urges Indian gov't to make public apology over insulting remarks.

Josep Borrell says he stands ready to facilitate solution to outstanding issues.

Dozens injured in accident in Garmisch-Partenkirchen region of Bavaria.

Evacuations ordered as fire breaks out at foothills of Mt. Hymettus in Ano Glyfada and spread quickly to neighboring Voula city.

As NATO partner nations, Finland, Sweden will also join annual BALTOPS 22 drill starting tomorrow.

Dialogue boycotted by main parties and Tunisia’s powerful UGTT labor union.

Milorad Dodik says he is facing pressure to join sanctions against Russia.

Russian military trying to consolidate its position in region largely controlled by YPG/PKK terror group.

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova comments on statement by German Embassy denying any curbs on Russian reporters.

Group of 358 pilgrims arrive from Indonesia.

Third launch since May 10 inauguration of new South Korean president.

Turkish president says 30 km security zone south of Turkish border meant to protect nation from YPG/PKK terrorist threat.

Dymytro Kuleba says Ukraine has no guarantees Russia 'doesn’t abuse the trade route to attack the city of Odesa'.

US Federal Reserve gradually ending supportive measures against pandemic's impacts on economy.

Resolution adopted by 14- 0 vote with 1 abstention being Russia.

Oz will face off against Lt. Governor John Fetterman in November.

Türkiye held productive meetings with bank members in Egypt, says Treasury, Finance Minister Nureddin Nebati.

Sergei Lavrov plans to visit Serbia on June 6-7, says Russian Foreign Ministry.

Russian president speaks about reasons of global food crisis, Ukraine's capability to contribute to its solution.

Reportedly killed by artillery fire in Kharkiv region.

Gerold Otten criticizes German government for serious mistakes in defense policy, failing to address shortcomings of military.

Prosecutor says suspects were on a hunt for Jews, raid was timely before they could take any action.

Russian leader 'believes the West will become exhausted,' billionaire tells Washington Post.

Scholz’s coalition government is planning to purchase F-35 fighter jets, Chinook CH-47F transport helicopters, and armed drones.

President Erdogan says Sweden, Finland should prove they do not support terrorism, sanctions against Türkiye lifted.

It is possible 'that I would be going to meet with both the Israelis and some Arab countries,' including Saudi, Biden says.

Aiming to slow down possible anti-terror operation, YPG/PKK plants anti-tank, anti-personnel mines at entry points.

Bloc considers latest presidential decrees an attempt to 'forcefully integrate parts of Ukrainian territory'.

'Opaque, covert dealings' further expand country’s involvement in Ukraine's war, say opposition parties.

Food insecurity from war puts 1.7B people at risk of increased poverty, poses threat of mass migration, says UN crisis coordinator.

Bloc officially adopts 6th sanctions package against Russia after changes to meet Hungary’s demands.

Member states have 6 months to phase out seaborne oil imports to cut 92% of imports by end of 2022.

Africa has always been an important region for Russia, senior official says.

Heavy clashes with Russian forces ongoing in eastern Ukrainian city.

People Power Party secures 12 out of 17 city mayors' seats, provincial governorships.

War in Ukraine will decide whether freedom will be preserved for everyone in Europe, Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells Bratislava Forum.

President extends warm wishes to monarch as she celebrates Platinum Jubilee marking longest reign by British royal.

Civilian casualties decreased significantly during truce.

Visit aims at ‘freeing up stocks of cereals and fertilizers, blockage of which has hit African countries,’ official statement says.

Country starts Platinum Jubilee celebrations for long-reigning queen, age 96, set to last 4 days.

PKK listed as terrorist organization by Türkiye, European Union, US, and is responsible for the deaths of 40,000 people, including women, children, infants.

'No matter how long process is, we live with hope of returning back to our home', displaced person says.

War-driven food price inflation continues to strongly pick up, reaching 11.5%.

Details of roadmap to be discussed in coming days at meeting with participation of Russia, Ukraine, Türkiye, UN officials.

Head of agency says criminals focused on selling guns, heavy weapons in EU.

'A large amount of Turkish people, ordinary citizens, have lost their lives in terrorist attacks,' says Sauli Niinisto.

Protesters walk from Highbury and Islington station to Leicester Square under police cordon.

Beijing slams Washington on ‘opaque’ statement on China’s deals with Pacific Island countries.

On International Day for Protection of Children, UN says almost two-thirds of children in Ukraine displaced, calls for cease-fire.

Vladimir Putin, Nikol Pashinyan speak about implementation of Nagorno-Karabakh agreement in wake of 2020 war, bilateral ties.

‘Lives of millions’ are at risk, ‘especially in poorest countries,’ due to blockade, warns Pope Francis.

Ankara preparing to clear northern Syria's Tal Rifat, Manbij in operation to establish 30-km security zone south of Turkish border, says Erdogan.

Rebel-held Sanaa Airport closed by Saudi-led coalition since 2016.

Visiting Shehbaz Sharif says current level of $1.1B trade between 2 countries insufficient.

Far-right groups, governing bodies, criticize Gerald Darmanin in comments over ticketing for Liverpool vs. Real Madrid match.

It is not possible to remain silent in the face of what is happening in Palestine now, Mahmoud Abbas tells Antony Blinken.