World Bulletin
Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:29:24 +0300Bitcoin, cryptos slightly up after Fed, still at lowest in 18 months
Total value of cryptocurrency market was up to $976B in early hours before falling to $910B.
Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:28:08 +0300French president visits Ukraine with ‘message of European unity’
Macron visits war-torn city of Irpin along with German counterpart Scholz, Italian premier Draghi, in show of strength, praising heroism of Ukrainians.
Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:26:35 +0300Bank of England raises interest rates to 1.25% as inflation hits 40-year high
Bank's rates see 13-year high as prices expected to continue rising due to Russia-Ukraine war.
Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:23:07 +0300Over 800 mosques attacked in Germany since 2014: Rights group
Mosques continue to be targeted by neo-Nazis or left-wing extremists, but attacks are not properly investigated, according to Brandeilig.
Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:19:08 +0300China’s ‘other than war’ military operations take effect
President Xi has signed new order legalizing Chinese troops’ missions to ‘safeguard sovereignty, security, development interests’.
Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:17:55 +0300NATO defense ministers made progress on preparing for Madrid summit: Alliance chief
Jens Stoltenberg commends again Türkiye’s efforts in opening export corridor for Ukrainian grain.
Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:08:22 +0300Head of Libya’s High Council of State invited to meet rival in Egypt
Two rivals will discuss conflicting points in Libya’s political, constitutional path.
Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:06:47 +0300Qatar ruler receives message from Saudi king on bilateral ties
US President Joe Biden plans to visit Saudi Arabia next month.
Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:05:32 +0300Meeting on Syria in Astana process held in Kazakhstan's Nur Sultan
Situation on ground, counter-terrorism, latest developments in political process, humanitarian aid issues discussed in meeting.
Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:03:37 +0300EU Parliament leader demands to warn Greece against illegal pushbacks
Greek PM Mitsotakis’s political group tried to block letter asking EU Commission to remind Greece on respect of court rulings, an EU source says.
Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:00:53 +0300Number of people forced to flee homes 'highest since records began': UN
Ukraine war has pushed figure for forcibly displaced people worldwide above 100M, says UN refugee agency.
Thu, 16 Jun 2022 18:47:51 +0300NATO preparing for ‘transformative’ leaders’ summit in Madrid
NATO defense ministers to discuss Finland, Sweden membership application, increased military spending.
Thu, 16 Jun 2022 18:45:43 +0300Macron, Draghi, Scholz reach Kyiv for talks with Zelenskyy
Leaders of France, Germany, Italy in Kyiv to convey Europe's support for Ukraine.
Thu, 16 Jun 2022 18:33:46 +0300Demilitarization of East Aegean islands is a must for a real peace
Greece's militarization of the islands contradicts the Lausanne Peace Treaty's purposes. Thus, Türkiye has a right to suspend Article 12 of the Treaty.
Thu, 16 Jun 2022 18:29:42 +0300Türkiye, Serbia taking firm steps to expand bilateral trade to $5B
In 2021, trade volume was about $2B, but in 1st quarter of 2022, it increased by 31%, says Turkish foreign minister.
Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:01:49 +0300Press agenda on June 16
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, June 16, 2022.
Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:22:19 +0300China will keep backing Russia on 'sovereignty, security,' Xi tells Putin
In 2nd phone call since start of Ukraine war, Xi says Beijing ready to enhance coordination with Moscow.
Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:18:09 +0300WHO working on changing name of monkeypox virus
References to disease as African ‘discriminatory, stigmatizing,’ say 30 scientists in letter to UN health agency.
Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:16:30 +0300Russian opposition politician Navalny moved to high security prison
Navalny was arrested in 2021 upon return from Germany, where he was treated for nerve agent poisoning which he blames on Kremlin.
Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:13:42 +0300Greek lawmaker accuses government of 'turning country into huge US base'
Lawmaker of MeRA25 party criticizes government of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis over foreign policy.
Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:10:45 +0300ECHR blocks UK plan to deport Iraqi asylum seeker to Rwanda
Court steps in in case of Iraqi national, preventing deportation until 3 weeks after end of judicial review due in July.
Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:08:23 +0300382 children killed, maimed in Myanmar since coup, says UN
Attacks on children by military junta constitute crimes against humanity, say UN report.
Wed, 15 Jun 2022 15:42:29 +0300‘Türkiye will not change stance on Sweden's, Finland's NATO bids until they take concrete steps’: Erdogan
Türkiye will not stand by Sweden while terrorist organizations maintain presence in country, says Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:04:03 +0300Press agenda on June 15
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Tue, 14 Jun 2022 18:24:43 +0300EU to buy 110,000 doses of monkeypox vaccine
Deliveries to member states to begin by end of June, says European commissioner for health and food safety.
Tue, 14 Jun 2022 18:23:14 +0300Russia becomes India’s 2nd-largest oil supplier
World's 3rd-largest oil importer country insists on buying Russian oil at almost 30% discount despite EU ban.
Tue, 14 Jun 2022 18:20:23 +0300Belgium court rules gov't deliberately violated asylum seekers’ rights
Prosecution launches probe into whether Belgian government committed crime by denying refugees right to reception.
Tue, 14 Jun 2022 18:18:23 +0300Bitcoin dives to lowest level in 18 months with $200B weekly loss
Total value of cryptocurrency market down 7.1% to $963B, for over $300B loss in less than a week.
Tue, 14 Jun 2022 18:15:50 +0300Right-wing parties set to make gains in Italy’s local elections
Salvini’s League party suffers as Italians snub referendum on justice system while far-right Brothers of Italy party confirms strong support.
Tue, 14 Jun 2022 18:14:11 +0300Fitch cuts 2022 growth forecast for global economy, with biggest revision to China
Global ratings agency now expects China’s growth to fall to 3.7% this year, down from 4.8% in March.
Tue, 14 Jun 2022 18:10:27 +0300Biden to visit Israel, West Bank, Saudi Arabia next month
US president will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during summit in Jeddah, says senior official.
Tue, 14 Jun 2022 18:06:16 +0300China calls for joint efforts with US for stability in Asia-Pacific
Top officials of China, US hold in-person talks, agree to keep communications channels open to 'manage differences'.
Tue, 14 Jun 2022 18:01:57 +0300Strong wind delays S.Korea's space rocket launch
Transportation of Nuri to launchpad to take place on Wednesday, its launch on Thursday, according to local media.
Tue, 14 Jun 2022 18:00:09 +0300France begins military withdrawal from Mali
France closes military base in Menaka, relocates troops to Niger.
Tue, 14 Jun 2022 17:58:43 +0300Togo declares state of emergency due to security issues
State of emergency implemented due to recent increase in terrorist attacks in country's northernmost region.
Tue, 14 Jun 2022 17:56:56 +0300UN commission on Palestine seeks new ways to get Israel to comply with int'l law
Former UN rights chief says global community has failed with steps to ensure Israeli compliance.
Tue, 14 Jun 2022 17:49:13 +0300Outreach to Central Asian states reflects China's desire to seek new projects
Foreign ministers of China and 5 Central Asian states agree to increase cooperation and multi-tiered connectivity.
Tue, 14 Jun 2022 17:46:44 +0300Türkiye's satellites in space to increase to 10, says President Erdogan
Country to launch observation satellite 'IMECE' in 2023, Turksat 6A in mid-2023.
Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:02:33 +0300Press agenda on June 14
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, June 14, 2022.
Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:28:12 +0300Bulgaria's foreign, energy ministers resign amid coalition crisis
Ministers' decision comes after their party quit coalition government last week.
Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:26:03 +0300Macron wins razor-thin majority in 1st round of France legislative elections
Centrist Ensemble party backing president ekes out win over left-wing coalition, with 2nd round of voting to be held this weekend.
Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:22:46 +0300Global nuke arsenals expected to grow for 1st time since Cold War: Study
Russia, US together possess over 90% of all nuclear weapons, says Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:16:37 +0300Crypto market cap dives below $1T, lowest in 17 months
Record-high inflation, Fed's aggressive interest rate moves cause crypto investors to adopt risk aversion.
Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:13:13 +0300Oil prices drop as China's COVID-19 measures cue lower demand
Country insistent on implementing strict zero-COVID policy.
Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:08:50 +0300Iraqi lawmakers from Muqtada Al-Sadr’s bloc resign
Sadrist movement's candidate for Iraqi premiership also withdraws from candidacy.
Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:05:20 +0300Greek Cypriot side trying to dilute negotiations on Cyprus issue: Top Turkish diplomat
Türkiye is ‘working to make everyone accept the sovereignty of the Turkish Cypriots,’ says Mevlut Cavusoglu.
Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:04:01 +0300Crypto lender Celsius pauses withdrawals amid 'extreme market conditions'
Cryptocurrency loan company's token, CEL, loses 51% in value.
Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:00:03 +0300Turkish foreign minister reiterates support on 2-state solution for Cyprus
Negotiations need to start between 2 equal sovereign states, not two communities, says Mevlut Cavusoglu.
Mon, 13 Jun 2022 14:49:04 +0300'Very fierce fighting' going on in Severodonetsk: Ukrainian leader
Russian army trying to deploy reserve forces in eastern Donbas region of Ukraine, says President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:00:52 +0300Press agenda on June 13
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, June 13, 2022.
Sun, 12 Jun 2022 20:58:28 +030055th anniversary of Loving v. Virginia: US Supreme Court case struck down laws banning interracial marriage
‘It really is a true story of love and the conquest of love over evil,’ says constitutional law professor Richard Albert.
Sun, 12 Jun 2022 20:56:38 +0300Tens of thousands rally across US against gun violence
Demonstrations in response to latest mass shootings in New York, Texas.
Sun, 12 Jun 2022 20:54:27 +0300Syrians hope Manbij, northern Syria is rid of YPG/PKK terrorism for their safe return
Scores of people fled northern Syrian territories after terror group oppressed locals with looting, arson, kidnapping.
Sun, 12 Jun 2022 20:46:24 +0300UN envoy urges Libyan rivals to end differences ‘in a week’
Final round of talks between Libya’s rivals open in Egypt.
Sun, 12 Jun 2022 20:43:45 +0300Italians vote in key round of local elections, referendum on laws
Voting for local leadership of 971 areas seen as important public opinion gauge ahead of 2023 general elections.
Sun, 12 Jun 2022 20:40:28 +0300Pro-Ukraine protest held in Serbian capital Belgrade
Serbia facing growing pressure for reluctance to sanction Russia over Ukraine war.
Sun, 12 Jun 2022 20:38:40 +0300Yemen eyes donor conference to rebuild war-torn nation
Yemen has been engulfed by violence since 2014.
Sun, 12 Jun 2022 20:33:04 +0300NATO Baltic Sea military exercise concludes
Russian warplanes tried to harass participants in the drill, says Swedish defense minister, calling this ‘unacceptable’.
Sun, 12 Jun 2022 20:30:02 +0300France, Australia call settlement of scuttled submarine deal 'fair and equitable'
Agreement will help France overcome crisis in its relationship with Australia dating from last year, says defense minister.
Sun, 12 Jun 2022 20:26:07 +0300ILO warns of rising tide of child labor across globe
Number of child laborers could increase by 9M by end of this year, says senior International Labor Organization official.
Sun, 12 Jun 2022 20:24:38 +0300Terror organization PKK supporters assault Azerbaijani man during London march
A group of men and women assault man near tourist hub Picadilly Circus.
Sun, 12 Jun 2022 20:23:11 +0300German chancellor urges EU to open accession talks with N.Macedonia
I will push for accession negotiations that were firmly promised 2 years ago, says Olaf Scholz.
Sun, 12 Jun 2022 20:18:35 +0300French midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni moves to Real Madrid on 6-year deal
In 95 appearances for Monaco, Tchouameni scored 8 goals, made 7 assists.
Sun, 12 Jun 2022 20:15:26 +0300Türkiye presses French authorities to explain death of Turkish man in police custody
Recently unearthed footage shows Merter Keskin was subjected to ‘ventral plating’ by French policemen before he died.
Sun, 12 Jun 2022 20:10:36 +0300Terror group YPG/PKK supporters hold demonstrations in Finland, Sweden
Turkish government has said if they want to join NATO, both Helsinki, Stockholm must stop support for terrorist groups.
Sun, 12 Jun 2022 20:03:31 +0300UN experts alarmed at Myanmar junta’s decision to enforce death sentences
Special rapporteurs call for increased international pressure on ‘brutal military regime’.
Sun, 12 Jun 2022 19:59:49 +0300Over 400,000 South Sudanese have benefited from Turkish Red Crescent's support
'I am alive today thanks to the Turkish Red Crescent,' says beneficiary.
Sun, 12 Jun 2022 19:53:22 +0300Japan opens borders to international tourists for first time in 2 years
Initially borders reopen for guided tours from 98 countries.
Sun, 12 Jun 2022 19:46:29 +0300Türkiye’s concerns over Finnish, Swedish NATO bids legitimate: Alliance chief
‘No NATO ally has suffered more terrorist attacks than Türkiye,’ says Jens Stoltenberg.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 18:58:16 +0300Iran, Venezuela ink 20-year pact in defiance of US sanctions
Iran, Venezuela seek to expand cooperation during President Nicholas Maduro's visit to Tehran.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 18:56:33 +0300France heads to polls in legislative elections
1st round of voting for National Assembly indicating runoff between Macronists, NUPES coalition.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 18:52:52 +0300US to 'stand by our friends' as China 'adopts 'coercive' approach to territorial claims: Defense chief
Defense Secretary Austin says US remains committed to one-China policy in address at Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 18:49:42 +0300New footage sheds more light on Turkish man's death in French police custody
Anadolu Agency acquires video showing Merter Keskin's last moments at French police station.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 18:48:02 +0300US seeking 'reset' of Saudi ties after Biden said Kingdom would be 'pariah'
Decision to 'reset' ties would effectively move US past Kingdom's killing of Jamal Khashoggi, says CNN.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 18:46:38 +0300Tunisia's dismissals of judges 'blow to judicial independence': NGOs
Earlier this month, Tunisian President Kais Saied sacked dozens of judges.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 18:45:13 +0300France ready to participate in operation to release food grains from Odesa port: Report
France willing to place boats to access port in order to avoid global food crisis, media quotes presidential adviser as saying.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 18:43:59 +0300Biden says Exxon 'made more money than God this year' amid record gas prices
'Why aren't they drilling? Because they make more money not producing more oil,' says US president.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 18:42:37 +0300Pakistan urges UN General Assembly to take notice of insults to Prophet Muhammad
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto speaks to UN General Assembly president over phone.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 18:41:09 +0300'The same forces that led Jan 6 remain at work today,' Biden warns
US president urges bipartisan unity to 'allow no one to place a dagger at the throat of our democracy'.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 18:39:18 +0300UK’s defense chief pledges military support in visit to Ukraine
Ben Wallace reiterates London’s support for Kyiv in meetings with Ukrainian president, defense minister.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 18:37:57 +0300Paris prosecutors seek life sentence for main suspect in 2015 terror attacks
‘Crime is of such gravity that sanction can only be in line with this gravity,’ says trial’s chief lawyer.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 18:36:27 +0300Russia avoids comment on foreigners' death sentences in Donetsk
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov refuses 'to interfere in work of Donetsk People's Republic's judicial system'.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 18:35:04 +0300YPG/PKK terror group keeps using children as combatants
Young boys and girls dragged to battle zones to serve terror group’s regional ambitions.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 18:32:49 +0300China, US defense chiefs meet in Singapore
Wei Fenghe, Lloyd Austin discuss bilateral, regional, global issues at Shangri-La Dialogue defense summit.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 18:30:26 +0300YPG/PKK terror group relocates hundreds of detainees linked to Syrian regime, opposition
Terror group occasionally uses detainees as bargaining chip during negotiations.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 18:28:40 +0300Massive rallies held in India over insults to Prophet Muhammad
Protesters call for arrest of ruling party spokeswoman Sharma, who was charged formally by Delhi police on Thursday.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 18:25:59 +0300NATO chief to visit Finland, Sweden on June 12-13
Jens Stoltenberg to meet Finnish president, foreign minister and Swedish premier, says alliance.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 14:44:19 +0300Türkiye aims to make Istanbul Finance Center a global economic hub
Government plans to offer tax advantages, labor and other incentives to financial institutions.
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 10:30:50 +0300US annual inflation hits 8.6% in May, highest since 1981
Energy prices rose 34.6% on annual basis, the most since September 2005.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 18:40:30 +0300Champions League Final: A setback for Macron
French president tried everything to make the Champions League a party in Paris, to taunt Putin.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 18:38:05 +0300Al-Sadr asks his bloc to resign from Iraqi parliament
Shia cleric fails to convince parliament to form government without former Prime Minister al-Maliki, Iran-aligned coalition.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 18:35:34 +0300Bosnian Serb leader demands deportation of high representative
Schmidt abusing his 'Bonn powers' by influencing upcoming general elections and undermining country's constitutional order, Dodik alleges.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 18:33:55 +0300Spain prepares ‘firm’ response to Algeria’s move to freeze bilateral trade
Diplomatic spat related to Madrid shifting position on disputed territory of Western Sahara.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 18:32:35 +03001 dead as China's J-7 fighter jet crashes in residential area
2 more injured as plane crashes in central Hubei province, pilot ejects safely, local media reports.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 18:29:14 +0300Traffic lights in Baghdad resume functioning, for 1st time in 19 years since US invasion
Heavy traffic in Iraqi capital causes problems mounting to armed fights between drivers, traffic police.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 18:17:45 +0300NATO chief cancels visit to Germany, Romania due to illness
Jens Stoltenberg diagnosed with shingles which can occur after COVID-19, NATO official says.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 18:14:02 +0300Thousands evacuated as wildfire injures 3 firefighters in Spain
Hot, dry wind is making it difficult to get blaze under control.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 18:01:40 +0300Some foreign states behind organized crime in Australia, police chief claims
‘State actors, citizens from some nations using our countries at expense of our sovereignty, economies,’ Australian police chief says.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 18:00:26 +0300Türkiye’s national defense minister meets with Azerbaijani counterpart.
2 sides discuss issues of defense and security as well as military training cooperation.
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 17:07:00 +0300Turkish president calls on Greece to stop militarizing Aegean islands
Türkiye will not relinquish its rights in the Aegean Sea, says Recep Tayyip Erdogan says during military exercise in Aegean.