Israeli forces frequently carry out wide-ranging arrest campaigns across occupied West Bank, East Jerusalem.

Russian, Turkish leaders may exchange views on situation around Karabakh during Sochi meeting on Friday, says spokesman.

As journalist covering economy, banking system, don’t know how I posed national security threat, says Thanasis Koukakis.

In phone call, Mevlut Cavusoglu, Anthony Blinken talk latest developments on grain exports from Ukraine and bilateral ties, just after first grain ship pased inspection.

For almost two years, families of victims still demand accountability.

We believe this grain deal could be basis for comprehensive cease-fire, peace plan, lasting peace in our region, says Mevlut Cavusoglu.

OCHA said around 100 Palestinians forced to leave Ras At-Teen Bedouin community near Ramallah city last month.

Flights conducted hours after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's controversial visit to island.

Azerbaijani Defense Ministry says number of important heights taken under control in 'Revenge' operation.

Diplomatic missions greet Ankara for diplomacy to broker deal over grain stuck for months due to ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

Proposed political changes in Bosnia and Herzegovina will mean that in rule of democracy, some will be more equal than others.

Jens Stoltenberg says 'a more dangerous world' needs more investment in defense to maintain peace.

Ankara urges Greece to respect international law, fulfill obligations stemming from Lausanne Peace Treaty on Turkish minority in Western Thrace.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022.

Marathon talks to salvage 2015 Iran nuclear deal have been underway since last year.

Group of civilians protesting agreement, which is also opposed by Abazovic government's coalition partners, main opposition party.

Nancy Pelosi is 1st sitting US House speaker to visit Taiwan in past 25 years.

'Illegal Armenian armed detachments' open fire on troops stationed in Lachin border region, says Azerbaijani Defense Ministry.

East Asian nation reports nearly 120,000 cases in past 24 hours, highest daily infection in 3 months.

President Tsai Ing-wen says Taiwan 'committed to maintaining status quo' across Taiwan Strait.

Tokyo ‘not in a position to comment’ whether Japan supports Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan, says government spokesperson.

House speaker begins day by meeting with Taiwanese lawmakers, says ‘US solidarity with Taiwan is crucial’.

Inspection on first grain-carrying ship to leave Ukraine completed in Türkiye.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022.

Pandemic, Russia's war in Ukraine prompts Kazakhstan to step up its effort to serve as a logistical and food transportation hub.

More than 325,000 Ezidis currently living in 15 different camps in northern Duhok city, says provincial authority.

Driven out of their homelands, thousands of Sephardic Jews found shelter in Ottoman lands 530 years ago.

Ankara has contributed to NATO missions and will continue to do so, Akar told Anadolu Agency's Editors Desk.

New cases more than double in single day to more than 110,000, according to East Asian country's disease control agency.

US military operations eliminated many top terrorist figures, latest of which was al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahri.

Beijing doubles down against potential trip to Taiwan by Nancy Pelosi who is on 4-nation Asia tour.

China says its military 'won't sit by idly' if 'sovereignty and territorial integrity' threatened.

'We want clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, clean planet to live (on), basic rights for all of us,' says climate activist.

Fears that Russia may cut off gas to Germany has seen people invest in electric heaters to keep warm during winter.

Tehran announces arrest of some prominent members of minority Baha'i community.

Jet carrying Nancy Pelosi touches down in Taipei amid heightened military warnings by China against visit.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022.

Patient is 16-year-old student from West Darfur state.

President Vjosa Osmani and Prime Minister Albin Kurti meet with US ambassador and decide to postpone decisions for a month.

Security situation in northern municipalities of Kosovo tense, says KFOR.

Mevlut Cavusoglu says 'common sense must prevail' in separate phone calls with his Kosovar, Serbian counterparts.

Kosovo's new rules on personal documents for local Serbs is another step toward their expulsion from Kosovo, claims Russian Foreign Ministry.

Government promises to impose severe sanctions against those involved.

Country’s chief health coordinator pledges to conduct camp-based survey on disease to find effective solution.

President Aleksandar Vucic and Serbia's Kosovo Office head Petar Petkovic are the main culprits, says Kosovar Premier Albin Kurti.

Kosovo broke away from Serbia in 1999 and declared its independence in 2008. It is recognized by more than 100 countries, but not Serbia.

'We appeal to all citizens and the media not to fall for fake news that tends to destabilize situation,' says Kosovo police statement.

Local media workers held on pretext of 'espionage,' says Syrian Network for Human Rights.

Iran's lead negotiator says Tehran shared ideas to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.

Tension escalated in in Iraq following nomination of new prime minister by groups close to Iran.

Aleksandar Vucic says Serbia working to restore calm to Kosovo border.

Collapse comes 4 days before 2nd anniversary of massive 2020 explosion in Lebanon's capital.

Sierra Leone-flagged cargo ship Razoni to be in Istanbul on Tuesday, says Turkish Defense Ministry.

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India’s Muslim communities have faced decades of discrimination, which experts say has worsened under the Hindu nationalist BJP’s government.

Death toll at 56 from flash floods that have wreaked havoc across Iran in recent days.

Bill headed to Senate where failure is likely.

Deal involves presence of military officials, 'such information usually not made public,' says Kremlin spokesman.

Nusret Tebis, code-named ‘Rustem,’ found hiding in apartment in northeastern Syria.

Treatment shows effectiveness against several coronaviruses, including COVID-19, variants, says US university.

60 protesters injured in clashes with security forces in Baghdad as demonstrators breach parliament for 2nd time this week.

Manned, unmanned space flights studies gain pace since US space agency began in 1958.

Prosecutors fear ‘Communities’ tool could drive spread of fake news during election year.

Earlier protesters break into parliament building after breaching high-security zone in Baghdad.

'I asked for forgiveness, forgiveness for this operation that is genocidal,' pontiff tells reporters on return flight from Canada.

Prime minister declares day of mourning after chopper crashes during rescue operation in Gudauri ski resort.

'I'm human, and I made a mistake and I'm trying not to think of myself as a piece of s**t,' actor says in new video.

'We do not have a plan for the president to call President Putin,' says White House.

Designated individuals, entities played roles in destabilizing US, allies, says Treasury Department.

US President Biden declares state of emergency as officials expect death toll to double, water levels to crest Saturday.

Foreign Minister Cavusoglu urges Germany for balanced stance over mediation between Ankara and Athens.

Antony Blinken says he used conversation to push Russia for release of 2 detained Americans.

President Zelenskyy observes loading of Ukrainian grain onto ship at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.

Moscow ready to listen to Washington's proposals on exchange of prisoners, grain exports, says Sergey Lavrov.

After footage goes viral on social media, Agbenonci says on Twitter that he cleaned his shoulder as French president noticed dust on his coat.

Longer merger in limbo, larger cloud of uncertainty is cast on Twitter, says judge overseeing case.

Shia cleric al-Sadr sees exclusion of ex-premier al-Maliki as key to reaching agreement on forming new government.

Newly discovered rare-earth materials can play a vital role in the defense sector for both Türkiye and the West as rare metals are crucial for production of drones and F-35s.

No consensus on how to punish perpetrators for humanitarian crimes it committed in Africa.

So far 10,000 people have been transported to safer places from Pokrovsk city railway station in Donetsk region, says official.

UK government thanks public for 'generosity, goodwill'.

Antonio Guterres grateful to Türkiye for providing platform to help start Black Sea Grain Initiative, says spokesperson.

Beijing's envoy in Washington says forceful measures will be taken against those who challenge China's bottom line.

New South Wales says 3.2% people again infected by virus over last 5 months.

'The business practices of these gun manufacturers are deeply disturbing, exploitative, and reckless,' says lawmaker.

70% of cases in Europe, 25% in Americas, 10% required hospitalization, says WHO chief.

Ver.di trade union demanding 9.5% pay rise to help employees deal with inflation.

30-meter ZK-1A rocket dubbed 'one arrow, six stars' as it carries 6 satellites into space, including cutting-edge satellite.

Russian authorities moved to ban Jewish Agency.

Bulgarian Socialist Party returns to president mandate to form government after efforts prove fruitless.

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

Monitoring center's duty is to ensure safe sea transportation of grain, food products from Ukrainian ports: Turkish Defense Minister Akar.

More-than-expected fall in US crude stocks help push prices up.

East Asian nation registers over 100,000 new cases, 25 related deaths in past 24 hours as omicron subvariant spreads.

'I do understand that Türkiye is also ready to address the issue jointly, with Iraq, in order to determine exactly what happened," says UN official.

Union is staging a full-day strike, demanding inflation-beating pay rise for 20,000 employees of Lufthansa.

Negative atmosphere seen in Congress in years past has dissipated, says Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.

Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar will attend opening ceremony of joint coordination center, set to facilitate grain exports and help feed a hungry world.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in coastal resort city of Sochi.