Country's annual inflation rate reaches 10.2% in June.

G7 leaders issues scathing statement on Iran following their summit in Germany.

‘If three parties are sitting in a room and wanting to agree, then you can go ahead with it,’ says Swedish premier.

Joe Biden describes NATO gathering in Madrid as 'history making summit'.

Junta's coup, push for control has taken enormous toll on kids, hundreds killed, maimed, arbitrarily arrested, says UN.

Stoltenberg thanks Türkiye, Finland, Sweden for accepting his invitation 'to engage in negotiations to find a united way forward'.

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova says step taken at behest of external forces.

Seoul on alert as water levels rise due to rains in North Korea.

‘Türkiye significantly improved school enrolments and outcomes, particularly for upper secondary students & girls,’ says organization’s secretary-general.

Sergey Lavrov confirms South American nation on track to become member of regional bloc alongside Iran.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to address leaders, says NATO chief.

Breakthrough comes after 4-way talks in Madrid.

Nordic countries could be part of alliance within 'few weeks,' says Stoltenberg in his doorstep remarks.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover Wednesday, June 29, 2022.

A prolonged period of inflation could lead to severe social unrest in the West.

At same time, we must not swap one dependency for another, says Jens Stoltenberg.

Purpose of referendum is ‘to ascertain views of people of Scotland on whether or not Scotland should be an independent country,’ first minister says.

Estonia set to prohibit export of certain goods to Russia, even for individuals, with fines, jail terms for violators.

Germany, US and UK among countries that provide most troops, says NATO.

Spokesman says NATO's expansion has been ongoing for at least 2 decades ‘and this creeping expansion has its continuation.’

NGOs say 37 people died on Friday trying to cross into Spanish enclave of Melilla.

Nordic countries' NATO bids, Türkiye's concerns to be discussed in meeting on sidelines of NATO summit.

If inflation outlook does not improve, ECB to have sufficient information to move faster, says European Central Bank head.

Baykar’s move comes after Ukrainian crowdfunding campaign raises enough money to buy several unmanned aerial vehicles.

Group, established at suggestion of Türkiye, to increase capacity and efficiency of corridor, says Turkish transport and infrastructure minister.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

NGOs say 37 migrants were killed trying to cross land border from Morocco into Spain.

Mall in Kremenchuk on fire, impossible to imagine number of victims: Ukrainian president.

Foreign Ministry summons Greek Ambassador Ekaterini Nassika, protests Athens' 'confrontational course'.

Allegations that Belt and Road Initiative has created debt trap ‘is false proposition,’ says Foreign Ministry spokesman.

Vladimir Putin to travel to Tajikistan on Tuesday, to visit Turkmenistan on Wednesday.

Both countries can find common ground by respecting each other’s opinions, says Ann Linde.

China ‘will stand firmly with Ethiopia and other African countries to embody everlasting spirit of China-Africa friendship,’ says ambassador.

Suspected ADF rebels attacked, torched several villages in Beni region, according to local group.

Meeting held on sidelines of Islamic Conference of Tourism Ministers in Baku.

59% of Bangladeshis have access to safe drinking water while 39% have access to safe sanitation.

Attacker reportedly knocked on doors at shelter in southern Germany late Sunday, stabbed anyone who answered.

Gap left by World Food Program’s suspension of food aid huge, government has no option but to care for its citizens, says official.

Ukraine-Russia war, Finland, Sweden membership bids, new strategic concept on agenda.

AUC chairperson expresses 'deep shock, concern' over 'violent treatment' of African migrants attempting to cross border.

Over 500 people injured as wooden stand lined with spectators collapses during Corraleja bullfight festival in El Espinal.

Top global economies plan to hit Moscow with more sanctions, other measures such as tariff hikes, price cap on Russian oil.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Monday, June 27, 2022.

Largest military deployment since Cold War to be discussed at Madrid NATO Summit this week.

Iran, EU agreed to resume stalled talks to revive 2015 nuclear deal.

Equality and rights groups have criticized the anti-terrorism strategy for 'targeting Muslim communities'

Military facilities targeted in Chernihiv, Zhytomyr and Lviv regions, says Defense Ministry spokesman.

Terrorists were planning to attack areas of Türkiye’s anti-terror operations, says National Defense Ministry.

European Council President Charles Michel accuses Kremlin of using food as 'silent weapon of war'.

G7 leaders expected to make new commitments to food security, tackling rising energy prices.

Washington has ‘imposed unprecedented costs on Putin to deny him revenue he needs to fund war against Ukraine,’ says US president.

Media does not want to cover torture, trivialized by Hollywood makes people believe it not serious, says Vivienne Nathanson.

Torture occurring in Russia-Ukraine war; persistent reports of torture of Muslims in China, says US professor.

Al-Thani arrived in Algeria to attend opening of Mediterranean Games of Oran as guest of honor.

Children lost contact with families amid fighting between government forces, M23 rebels.

Both Francophone African countries finalize years-long admission efforts.

Mevlut Cavusoglu, Vivian Balakrishnan discuss relations, regional, global issues.

Attempt by Ukrainian forces to turn nitrogen factory into center of resistance thwarted by army, says Defense Ministry.

Lithuania's rail transit restrictions to Russian semi-exclave once again brings Moscow and West face to face.

Restoration efforts in region to begin soon, says agriculture and forestry minister.

Protestors demand resignation of Prime Minister Garibashvili.

Greek national Muhammed Amar Ampara was engaged in espionage for Athens, Türkiye's intelligence agency reveals.

Summit to be held under Germany’s leadership with goal of ‘progress towards an equitable world’.

Truck carrying bomb left near Tukish border by PKK/YPG terrorists, says Turkish Interior Ministry.

Call made in joint statement by US, France, Germany, Italy, UK.

'There is a real risk that multiple famines will be declared in 2022,' says Antonio Guterres.

US President Joe Biden to meet Arab leaders in Saudi Arabia next month.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan discusses Stockholm, Helsinki's bids for NATO membership with alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg.

After easing restrictions, several European countries experience new surge in infections.

This marks ‘most significant piece of anti-gun-violence legislation,’ says Sen. Chris Murphy.

Beijing says ready for talks with incoming Philippines government as Manila ends South China Sea exploration negotiations.

Besieged troops surrendering as communication from higher command cut off along with supplies, says Defense Ministry.

Expert warns that German industry must brace for energy rations, which would ultimately mean mass job losses.

Russian foreign minister, on granting Ukraine, Moldova EU candidacy status, recalls Hitler's gathering of a coalition against Soviet Union before World War II.

German ambassador to Canada accuses Russia of using 'energy as a weapon'.

Georgia next in line once it meets certain conditions, say top EU officials.

'This is the 13th time that President (Joe) Biden has authorized a presidential drawdown package,' says White House.

Serbia currently engaged in talks with EU, while bloc's negotiations with North Macedonia, Albania on hold since 2020.

There is need for continued engagement with de facto authorities in Afghanistan, says special envoy.

Michelle Bowman says inflationary effect from Ukraine war lasting for energy, food prices.

Company’s malaria vaccine candidates to enter first in-human trial later in 2022.

'Shots that killed Abu Akleh, injured her colleague Ali Sammoudi came from Israeli Security Forces’.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Friday, June 24, 2022.

SVT aired interview with YPG/PKK ringleader as Sweden continues NATO membership negotiations with Türkiye.

Flight services from northeastern Sylhet district's Osmani International Airport resume after 6 days.

Russian, Iranian foreign ministers meet in Tehran.

NATO to address Finland, Sweden’s membership bids, with security interests of all allies addressed, at Madrid summit, Stoltenberg says.

Kremlin spokesman Peskov denies Kyiv's accusation of selling 'stolen grain' from Ukraine.

Russian president says 5 states cooperation can solve global economic crisis caused by 'ill-considered, selfish actions of some states'.

Türkiye against illegal buying, selling of Ukrainian grain by Russia or others, will not allow entry of such grain, says Foreign Minister Cavusoglu.

We need food and water, says Taliban official after powerful quake causes death and destruction.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, June 23, 2022.

Bill passed by lawmakers in preliminary reading.

Board says merger agreement fair, advisable for Twitter and stockholders.

Stressing talks with IMF, Wickremesinghe says shoring up foreign reserves only route to financial recovery.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Mohammed bin Salman set to have one-on-one meeting, to be followed by official dinner.

Representatives of Russian, Turkish military officials met in Moscow to discuss safe exit of Turkish merchant ships, grain export from Ukrainian ports.

Death toll may rise after quake shakes border provinces of Paktika, Khost on Tuesday night.

Crews making intensive efforts to control forest fire in Marmaris district of Mugla province through land and air operations.

Nearly 600 people wounded in border provinces of Paktika, Khost.