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Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:45:34 +0300
Anti-NATO protesters take to streets of Madrid ahead of pivotal summit
Largest military deployment since Cold War to be discussed at Madrid NATO Summit this week.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:43:18 +0300
Qatar likely to host Iran-US nuclear deal talks
Iran, EU agreed to resume stalled talks to revive 2015 nuclear deal.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:41:45 +0300
UK's 'Prevent' strategy has 'negative and discriminatory effect on Muslim communities'
Equality and rights groups have criticized the anti-terrorism strategy for 'targeting Muslim communities'

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:40:02 +0300
Russia claims hitting 3 military training centers in Ukraine
Military facilities targeted in Chernihiv, Zhytomyr and Lviv regions, says Defense Ministry spokesman.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:36:54 +0300
Türkiye neutralizes 5 YPG/PKK terrorists in northern Syria
Terrorists were planning to attack areas of Türkiye’s anti-terror operations, says National Defense Ministry.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:33:47 +0300
'Hunger games': Top EU official blames Russia for global food crisis
European Council President Charles Michel accuses Kremlin of using food as 'silent weapon of war'.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:30:08 +0300
G7 summit kicks off in Germany with Ukraine top on agenda
G7 leaders expected to make new commitments to food security, tackling rising energy prices.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:23:30 +0300
G7 nations to ban import of Russian gold, says Biden
Washington has ‘imposed unprecedented costs on Putin to deny him revenue he needs to fund war against Ukraine,’ says US president.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:21:28 +0300
Torture is 'awful subject' that media shuns, says doctor on UN body
Media does not want to cover torture, trivialized by Hollywood makes people believe it not serious, says Vivienne Nathanson.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:18:49 +0300
Important for torture victims to understand rest of world cares: International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Torture occurring in Russia-Ukraine war; persistent reports of torture of Muslims in China, says US professor.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:17:20 +0300
Qatar’s emir, Algeria's president discuss ties, common interests
Al-Thani arrived in Algeria to attend opening of Mediterranean Games of Oran as guest of honor.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:14:52 +0300
More than 800 children separated from families in eastern Dem. Rep. of Congo clashes
Children lost contact with families amid fighting between government forces, M23 rebels.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:12:22 +0300
Gabon, Togo join Commonwealth association
Both Francophone African countries finalize years-long admission efforts.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:10:12 +0300
Top Turkish, Singaporean diplomats discuss ties, int'l issues in capital Ankara
Mevlut Cavusoglu, Vivian Balakrishnan discuss relations, regional, global issues.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:05:57 +0300
Russia says it gained full control of Severodonetsk in eastern Ukraine
Attempt by Ukrainian forces to turn nitrogen factory into center of resistance thwarted by army, says Defense Ministry.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 18:04:20 +0300
Kaliningrad at center of new crisis between Russia and West
Lithuania's rail transit restrictions to Russian semi-exclave once again brings Moscow and West face to face.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 18:01:34 +0300
Wildfire in Türkiye’s Marmaris brought under control: Minister
Restoration efforts in region to begin soon, says agriculture and forestry minister.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 17:59:52 +0300
Georgians protest government for not being granted EU candidacy status
Protestors demand resignation of Prime Minister Garibashvili.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 17:57:48 +0300
Türkiye captures Greek spy, say security sources
Greek national Muhammed Amar Ampara was engaged in espionage for Athens, Türkiye's intelligence agency reveals.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 17:55:55 +0300
Ukraine reconstruction, food security to dominate G7 agenda
Summit to be held under Germany’s leadership with goal of ‘progress towards an equitable world’.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 17:54:08 +0300
Turkish security forces defuse bomb planted in truck in northern Syria
Truck carrying bomb left near Tukish border by PKK/YPG terrorists, says Turkish Interior Ministry.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 17:52:34 +0300
Libyan leaders urged to establish legal basis for elections
Call made in joint statement by US, France, Germany, Italy, UK.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 17:50:42 +0300
UN chief warns of 'unprecedented global hunger crisis'
'There is a real risk that multiple famines will be declared in 2022,' says Antonio Guterres.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 17:48:06 +0300
Jordan's king backs formation of NATO-style alliance in Mideast
US President Joe Biden to meet Arab leaders in Saudi Arabia next month.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 17:43:32 +0300
Sweden, Finland should take concrete steps against PKK/YPG terrorists, says Turkish president
Recep Tayyip Erdogan discusses Stockholm, Helsinki's bids for NATO membership with alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:41:33 +0300
Europe slipping back into COVID-19 hold
After easing restrictions, several European countries experience new surge in infections.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:40:15 +0300
US Senate passes bipartisan gun bill for 1st time in 30 years, House vote next
This marks ‘most significant piece of anti-gun-violence legislation,’ says Sen. Chris Murphy.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:38:12 +0300
Joint energy exploration 'right way' ahead, China says after Philippines pullout
Beijing says ready for talks with incoming Philippines government as Manila ends South China Sea exploration negotiations.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:32:47 +0300
2,000 Ukrainian troops besieged in Luhansk, says Russia
Besieged troops surrendering as communication from higher command cut off along with supplies, says Defense Ministry.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:31:13 +0300
Germany facing uphill battle to confront serious energy crisis
Expert warns that German industry must brace for energy rations, which would ultimately mean mass job losses.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:28:49 +0300
Moscow says EU, NATO gathering countries 'for war' with Russia
Russian foreign minister, on granting Ukraine, Moldova EU candidacy status, recalls Hitler's gathering of a coalition against Soviet Union before World War II.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:24:27 +0300
Russian Embassy in Canada teases German envoy to country on Twitter
German ambassador to Canada accuses Russia of using 'energy as a weapon'.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:21:37 +0300
EU leaders grant Ukraine, Moldova candidate status
Georgia next in line once it meets certain conditions, say top EU officials.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:19:28 +0300
US announces additional $450M in security assistance to Ukraine
'This is the 13th time that President (Joe) Biden has authorized a presidential drawdown package,' says White House.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:15:35 +0300
Serbia, Albania, North Macedonia criticize EU for dragging feet on accession
Serbia currently engaged in talks with EU, while bloc's negotiations with North Macedonia, Albania on hold since 2020.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:14:04 +0300
UN says dialogue with Taliban 'only way forward' for Afghans, international security
There is need for continued engagement with de facto authorities in Afghanistan, says special envoy.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:12:18 +0300
US Federal Reserve governor expects another 75 bp rate hike in July
Michelle Bowman says inflationary effect from Ukraine war lasting for energy, food prices.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:08:47 +0300
BioNTech starts construction of first mRNA vaccine plant in Africa
Company’s malaria vaccine candidates to enter first in-human trial later in 2022.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:38:30 +0300
On-duty Al-Jazeera journalist killed by Israeli bullets, says UN
'Shots that killed Abu Akleh, injured her colleague Ali Sammoudi came from Israeli Security Forces’.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 09:03:24 +0300
Press agenda on June 24
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Friday, June 24, 2022.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:28:26 +0300
Sweden's state TV interviews terror leader amid membership bid to NATO
SVT aired interview with YPG/PKK ringleader as Sweden continues NATO membership negotiations with Türkiye.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:22:18 +0300
Millions face challenges to restart lives after worst floods in Bangladesh
Flight services from northeastern Sylhet district's Osmani International Airport resume after 6 days.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:19:13 +0300
Russia to seek restoration of Iran nuclear deal
Russian, Iranian foreign ministers meet in Tehran.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:17:08 +0300
NATO chief reiterates support for Türkiye on ‘legitimate security concerns’
NATO to address Finland, Sweden’s membership bids, with security interests of all allies addressed, at Madrid summit, Stoltenberg says.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:15:15 +0300
Peace plan on Ukraine only possible if Kyiv meets Moscow's conditions: Kremlin
Kremlin spokesman Peskov denies Kyiv's accusation of selling 'stolen grain' from Ukraine.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:13:32 +0300
Putin stresses BRICS' growing weight, influence in global arena
Russian president says 5 states cooperation can solve global economic crisis caused by 'ill-considered, selfish actions of some states'.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:00:26 +0300
'Control center' for grain corridor to be set up if Russia, Ukraine reach deal in Istanbul
Türkiye against illegal buying, selling of Ukrainian grain by Russia or others, will not allow entry of such grain, says Foreign Minister Cavusoglu.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 10:13:10 +0300
Death toll from Afghanistan earthquake climbs to 1,150
We need food and water, says Taliban official after powerful quake causes death and destruction.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:03:45 +0300
Press agenda on June 23
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, June 23, 2022.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 18:16:12 +0300
Israeli Knesset passes bill to dissolve itself
Bill passed by lawmakers in preliminary reading.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 18:14:08 +0300
Twitter's board advises shareholders to approve Musk's $44B bid
Board says merger agreement fair, advisable for Twitter and stockholders.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:38:09 +0300
Sri Lanka faces complete economic collapse: Premier
Stressing talks with IMF, Wickremesinghe says shoring up foreign reserves only route to financial recovery.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:36:07 +0300
Turkish president welcomes Saudi crown prince with official ceremony
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Mohammed bin Salman set to have one-on-one meeting, to be followed by official dinner.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:52:37 +0300
Russian, Turkish military hold meeting on grain export from Ukraine's port
Representatives of Russian, Turkish military officials met in Moscow to discuss safe exit of Turkish merchant ships, grain export from Ukrainian ports.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:51:00 +0300
Over 1,000 killed, 1,600 injured as earthquake jolts Afghanistan
Death toll may rise after quake shakes border provinces of Paktika, Khost on Tuesday night.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:57:47 +0300
Firefighters battle to control wildfire in southern Türkiye
Crews making intensive efforts to control forest fire in Marmaris district of Mugla province through land and air operations.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:55:36 +0300
Over 280 killed as earthquake jolts Afghanistan
Nearly 600 people wounded in border provinces of Paktika, Khost.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:02:47 +0300
Press agenda on June 22
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 18:26:47 +0300
Türkiye, other states neighboring crisis regions bear real burden of migration, refugees issue: Erdogan
Some countries using 'few hundred refugees they have accepted as advertising material,' says Turkish president.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 18:24:04 +0300
Assange case reflects US, UK hypocrisy on press freedom: China
Beijing says wars ‘waged by US after 9/11 have created some 49M to 60M refugees’.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 18:22:23 +0300
Kremlin criticizes Ukraine's 'style of holding peace talks'
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says Ukraine-style of holding peace talks did not bring country any good.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 18:15:07 +0300
Kazakhstan, Iran focus on trade, transit, and transportation
During visit of Kazakh president to Iran, 2 sides agreed to expand rail, road transport cooperation and utilize Iranian ports to export energy.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 18:11:30 +0300
How Open Balkan may turn out to be a bad idea
Instead of Open Balkan, European leaders should press for the start of EU accession talks with Albania and North Macedonia, awarding candidate status to Bosnia and Herzegovina and the visa-liberalization and candidate status to Kosovo.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 18:04:59 +0300
Saudi Arabia lifts COVID-19 travel restrictions to Türkiye
Decision also includes Ethiopia, Vietnam, India.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 09:00:53 +0300
Press agenda on June 20
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Monday, June 20, 2022.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 18:53:20 +0300
FETO terror group's presence in Kosovo only issue adversely affecting ties, says Türkiye
Turkish foreign minister warns Pristina of the threat terror group poses to Kosovo's security.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 18:51:32 +0300
EU foreign ministers to discuss food, energy security in Brussels
Bloc evaluating various options, including Belarus, Black Sea for export of millions of tons of wheat amid Russia-Ukraine war.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 18:49:16 +0300
Libya's oil output drops amid closures
Oil production drops to less than 200,000 barrels per day.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 18:46:25 +0300
Hostile treatment in India forcing Rohingya influx in Bangladesh
Experts urge ensuring rights of refugees on World Refugee Day as more than 1,000 reach Cox’s Bazar with thousands to join.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 18:42:50 +0300
8 more killed in floods, landslides in India's Assam state
Assam disaster management authorities say over 3M people affected due to floods in last 24 hours.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 18:26:40 +0300
Millions affected as devastating floods hit new areas in Bangladesh
27 killed as at least 10 of 64 districts inundated by floods, according to officials.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 18:15:28 +0300
Elon Musk wants 1 billion Twitter users, hints at layoffs in first meeting with company
Musk want platform to be more like Chinese super app WeChat; wants users 'entertained and informed'.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 18:13:31 +0300
Sweden takes measures against PKK-related social media posts in Stockholm
Manipulated social media messages, images are ‘asserting that Sweden supports PKK,’ says Foreign Ministry.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 18:11:57 +0300
Kazakhstan will not recognize Donetsk, Luhansk as independent states, says president
Kazakhstan does not recognize Taiwan, Kosovo, South Ossetia or Abkhazia, same applies to Donetsk, Luhansk, says Tokayev.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 18:05:48 +0300
3rd victim dies after US church shooting in Alabama
Suspect expected to be charged with murder later Friday.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 18:04:13 +0300
EU membership nod brings 'victory closer' for Ukraine, says Zelenskyy
Kyiv expects 'positive result' when EU leaders discuss accession issue at summit next week, says Ukrainian president.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 18:01:42 +0300
Russia not worried about Ukraine's EU candidate status: Putin
Russia has no cause for concern 'because EU is not a military organization,' says Vladimir Putin.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 17:59:13 +0300
Greece pushed back nearly 42,000 asylum seekers since 2020: Report
98% of pushbacks include torture, ill-treatment, according to Türkiye's Ombudsman Institution.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 17:57:32 +0300
Denmark claims Russian warship violated its territorial waters twice
Foreign minister says it is 'an extremely irresponsible, rude, completely unacceptable Russian provocation'.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 17:31:12 +0300
Droughts may affect more than 75% of world’s population by 2050
Since 2000, number, duration of droughts have risen 29%, according to World Meteorological Organization.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 17:28:28 +0300
Polling begins in final round of French legislative elections
Voter turnout slightly up at 18.99% at noon, polls predict over 50% voters are staying away from polling stations.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 17:22:52 +0300
Muslim scholars union calls for law to ban insults against religions
Move comes amid anger over insults against Prophet Muhammad by Indian spokesperson.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 18:44:42 +0300
'Türkiye will not allow a new conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina'
Everyone must act responsibly in this regard, says Türkiye's foreign minister.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 18:43:31 +0300
Ecuador declares state of emergency as Indigenous groups protest fuel prices
State of emergency declared in 3 provinces, including capital Quito, says president.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 18:41:42 +0300
Afghan Taliban confirm Pakistan-TTP 'indefinite' cease-fire
Pakistan and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan militants have long list of demands during ongoing peace talks in Kabul, says think tank report.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 18:40:20 +0300
UN chief urges Lebanon to respect court verdict on former premier's killing
UN court sentenced in absentia 2 members of Hezbollah to life imprisonment.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 18:37:38 +0300
Bitcoin dives below $19K, crypto market loses $67B in 8 hours
Total value of cryptocurrency market plummets to as low as $832B.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 18:36:26 +0300
Fed dissenter says 75 bp rate hike creates uncertainty
'Policy changes affect economy with a lag, and abrupt changes can be unsettling to households, small businesses,' Kansas City Fed president says.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 15:29:35 +0300
France set to take left turn in legislative elections
Resurgence of left-wing politics threatening Macron’s chances of sweeping majority in parliament.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 15:28:14 +0300
Private sector in city of Sfax joins Tunisia’s general strike
Only private sector in Sfax participated in strike.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 15:26:38 +0300
Italy wants Ukraine in EU, PM Draghi says during Kyiv visit
In 1st trip to Ukraine since Russia’s war, leaders of Italy, France, Germany and Romania reiterate their strong backing to Ukrainian people.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 15:23:11 +0300
Lebanon’s Hariri hails life sentence against 2 Hezbollah members over father’s assassination
UN-backed court sentences in absentia two members of Hezbollah to life imprisonment.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 15:21:35 +0300
Somalia to receive $100 million from World Bank
Announcement comes as country experiencing one of worst droughts in 4 decades.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 15:19:25 +0300
Azerbaijani leader warns Armenia against territorial demands over Karabakh
If Yerevan continues to question Azerbaijan's territorial integrity, Baku will also question that of Armenia, says Ilham Aliyev.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 15:18:11 +0300
Moroccan monarch contracts coronavirus
King Mohammed VI contracts asymptomatic form of COVID-19.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 15:15:37 +0300
Unemployment greatest challenge facing South Africa: President
Ramaphosa says government focused on growing economy, creating jobs.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 14:06:18 +0300
2 killed, 7 injured in attack on Sikh temple in Afghanistan
Bomb blast, gunfire target temple in capital Kabul's Karte Parwan region, Sikh worshipper, Taliban member killed.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:29:24 +0300
Bitcoin, 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 +0300
French 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 +0300
Bank 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.



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