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Sat, 13 Aug 2022 19:05:05 +0300Pakistan celebrates Independence Day amid deepening political crisis
Experts see escalating political tensions as dangerous for already struggling economy.
Sat, 13 Aug 2022 19:03:02 +0300Lions stray from porous national parks in Zimbabwe
As World Lion Day comes, humans and livestock face threats from big cats encroaching on their communities.
Sat, 13 Aug 2022 19:00:31 +0300Climate change, urbanization increases flooding in Africa
People are creating flood-prone environments, according to experts.
Sat, 13 Aug 2022 18:59:05 +0300Rights groups in Greece alarmed amid wiretapping scandal
Human Rights Watch urges Greek officials to investigate, publicly identify those responsible for surveillance.
Sat, 13 Aug 2022 18:57:10 +0300Bangladesh ponders mystery of giant jellyfish carcasses washing up on its shore
Hundreds of dead jellyfish weighing 10-15kg found on Cox’s Bazar Beach, according to experts in ocean ecology.
Sat, 13 Aug 2022 18:54:17 +0300Lifting Title 42 opportunity for nations to have sense of shared responsibility: Guatemalan foreign minister
Some 1.7M people estimated to have been removed from US in 2 years under controversial program.
Sat, 13 Aug 2022 18:52:21 +0300West made mistake by not giving adequate reaction to Crimea’s annexation: Slovenia’s president
‘It was a wrong signal to President Putin that he can do whatever he wants, with unimportant consequences for his actions,’ Borut Pahor tells Anadolu Agency.
Sat, 13 Aug 2022 18:50:28 +0300Paraguay's vice president resigns amid corruption allegations
Hugo Velazquez announces resignation ahead of 2023 presidential election.
Sat, 13 Aug 2022 18:46:15 +0300FBI agents retrieve 11 sets of classified documents from Mar-a-Lago
Property receipt indicates bureau removed top secret, sensitive compartmented information from Trump's estate.
Sat, 13 Aug 2022 18:44:39 +0300Planning for Xi-Biden sit-down meeting underway: White House
Presidents 'agreed to have their teams' lay groundwork for face-to-face meeting during recent call, says US.
Sat, 13 Aug 2022 18:42:20 +0300Man guns down at least 11 amid suspected domestic dispute in Montenegro
Children among victims of 34-year old man who wounded 6 others before being shot dead by police, say local media.
Sat, 13 Aug 2022 18:40:53 +0300‘News is not good’: Rushdie’s agent says after author attacked on stage in New York
Andrew Wylie says Rushdie on ventilator, cannot speak with his arm, liver injured, he may lose eye.
Sat, 13 Aug 2022 18:35:42 +0300Major Chinese state-owned firms decide to delist from NYSE
Decisions came amid Chinese upheavals over US law requiring American regulators to inspect audits of Chinese firms.
Sat, 13 Aug 2022 18:33:55 +0300UK premier admits gov't not doing enough on cost-of-living crisis
Boris Johnson says it's for new prime minister to decide how to increase help for British public.
Sat, 13 Aug 2022 17:53:18 +0300Ukraine's 1st wheat shipment bound for Africa to support drought aid: UN
Shipment is 1st aimed at delivering food assistance under Black Sea grain initiative, says UN spokesman.
Sat, 13 Aug 2022 17:51:22 +0300EU hails Istanbul deal for enabling UN humanitarian grain shipment
UN-chartered grain shipment to carry 23,000 tons of grain to drought-stricken Ethiopia.
Sat, 13 Aug 2022 17:42:25 +0300Greek government sinks into major political crisis amid surveillance scandal: Belgian daily
New revelations related with scandal are likely, claims L’Echo.
Fri, 12 Aug 2022 18:33:47 +0300Sweden's Left Party leader chides MPs for posing with PKK terror group's symbol
Nooshi Dadgostar says she does not approve of the Left Party lawmakers' recent actions.
Fri, 12 Aug 2022 18:31:46 +0300EU presidency backs visa ban for Russians
EU foreign ministers expected to discuss blanket ban on Russian tourist visas at meeting in late August.
Fri, 12 Aug 2022 18:28:31 +0300Drought officially declared in parts of UK
Prolonged heat wave, minimal rainfall could lead to water rationing as dry spell continues.
Fri, 12 Aug 2022 18:02:26 +0300US export prices in July post largest decline in 27 months
Import prices also decrease 1.4% in July, 1st fall since December 2021.
Fri, 12 Aug 2022 18:01:07 +0300Ghana declared free of Ebola-like Marburg virus
West African country has reported 3 cases with 2 fatalities until it is declared Marburg-free.
Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:58:10 +0300Shrinking sea ice poses major threat to global climate
Sea ice helps prevent Earth from entering new ice age, says member of Turkish team on Arctic expedition.
Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:53:27 +0300China calls on Russia, Ukraine to resume negotiations
Bejing’s envoy to UN supports proposed visit of IAEA team to Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:50:05 +0300Monsoon spells add to soaring food inflation, insecurity in Pakistan
Recent rains have ravaged crops, vegetables and fruits across country.
Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:48:13 +0300China sees US increasing military deployment in region amid Taiwan tensions
Top Chinese diplomat says Washington may take advantage of situation in Taiwan Strait to trigger larger crisis.
Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:44:55 +0300South Korea's president pardons Samsung vice chairman
Ahead of Liberation Day anniversary, president grants pardons to over 1,600 people.
Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:41:11 +0300Shaking Françafrique off the shoulders of Africa
The hegemonic attitude of France against its former colonies is neither historical nor periodic but systematic.
Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:33:04 +0300EU confirms sending formal letter to Greece on wiretapping scandal
European Commission follows up on use of Israeli-made spyware against opposition politicians, journalists.
Fri, 12 Aug 2022 09:00:53 +0300Press agenda on August 12
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Thu, 11 Aug 2022 19:11:28 +0300France asks EU Commission for help in containing wildfires
EU dispatches assistance as multiple fires rage across country.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 19:09:54 +0300Russia claims shooting down Ukrainian helicopter
Mi-24 military helicopter shot down in Dnipro region of Ukraine, says Defense Ministry official.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 19:08:38 +0300Election observers happy with Kenyan polls, want peaceful transfer of power
2 main presidential candidates neck and neck in race marred by low turnout.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 19:07:22 +0300Germany rejects calls for EU ban on tourist visas for Russians
Chancellor Scholz says sanctions should target Putin, and supporters of war on Ukraine, not innocent citizens.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 19:04:17 +0300Türkiye will be ready to use Black Sea natural gas next March: Energy minister
Minister refers to natural gas find of around 540 billion cubic meters in Sakarya Gas Field in Black Sea.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:57:12 +0300OPEC revises down oil demand forecast for 2022
Global oil supply in July increased by around 1.7M barrels per day compared to previous month.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:55:32 +0300UN chief demands all military activities cease at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Antonio Guterres warns further worrying incidents could lead to disaster.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:53:02 +0300Global oil supply hits post-pandemic high in July: Int. Energy Agency
Surging oil use for power generation and gas-to-oil switching in Europe lifts oil demand growth trajectory for remainder of 2022 and into 2023.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:49:44 +0300Moscow accuses Kyiv of 'nuclear terrorism'
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant shelling could lead to disaster worse than Chernobyl, says top Russian official.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:27:50 +0300Türkiye's balancing role a driving force for Russia, Ukraine to find common ground
Experts see Türkiye 'strong and crucial' NATO ally, term criticism on its mediating role 'double standard'.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:24:39 +0300Global chipmakers face high volatility, Fitch says
On demand side, weakening consumer electronics, computer, smartphone sales weighing on chipmakers, rating agency says.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:22:44 +0300Disney+ surpasses Netflix in number of subscribers for 1st time
Disney+ becomes world's largest streaming provider in terms of number of subscribers.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:20:11 +0300Latvian parliament officially designates Russia as 'state sponsor of terrorism'
Parliament calls on EU countries to suspend tourism and limit issuing entry visas to Russian, Belarusian citizens, local media reports.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:15:05 +0300Ousted Sri Lankan president allowed temporary stay in Thailand
Thai Premier Prayut Chan-o-cha says Rajapaksa to look for permanent asylum in another country, reports local media.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:13:04 +0300Newly identified Langya virus being tracked after China infection reports
35 cases detected in eastern China since 2018, virus believed to transmitted from animals to humans.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:09:54 +0300Senior ISIS/Daesh member charged with terror offences after returning to UK
Aine Davis was arrested by counter-terrorism police and shifted to London prison shortly after his arrival on Wednesday evening.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:08:21 +0300North Korea claims 'victory' over COVID-19, lifts restrictions
North Korean leader's sister accuses South Korea of sending virus, warns of 'deadly' retaliation.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:02:11 +030011 dead, 8 missing after record rain pounds South Korea
Thousands of homes, buildings flooded in Seoul, nearby areas following torrential rain said to be heaviest in 80 years.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:54:57 +03005-day blaze at Cuba's main oil facility brought under control
40% of Matanzas storage facility destroyed in fire ignited by a lightning strike last Friday.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:52:28 +0300G-7, EU concerned at threats posed by Russia's possession of nuclear facilities in Ukraine
G-7 Foreign Ministers, EU High Representative in joint statement urge Moscow to return Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, other facilities to Kyiv.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:48:02 +030010 killed, 11 injured in Russian shelling on Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region
Russian forces shelled Marhanets town and Myrivske territory in morning as 7 injured are in critical condition.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:45:27 +0300Greece 'uneasy' with Türkiye's new drill ship in Eastern Mediterranean
Türkiye is strong with its 4 drill ships and 2 seismic vessels, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:42:45 +0300US charges Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps member with plot to murder John Bolton
Shahram Poursafi attempted to arrange murder of former National Security Advisor, says US Justice Department.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 09:01:48 +0300Press agenda on August 11
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022.
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:32:09 +0300Turkish president receives Albanian premier for talks
Closed-door meeting between Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Edi Rama in capital Ankara lasted over an hour.
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:30:23 +0300Tunisian court revokes president's decision to dismiss judges
President Kais Saied sacked 57 judges in June, accusing them of corruption, protecting terrorists.
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:28:42 +0300Amber extreme heat alert as UK braces for sizzling 4 days
Warning means people's health at risk, travel disruptions likely.
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:26:36 +0300Knife-wielding man shot dead by French police at Paris airport
Suspect threatening security officers at Paris major terminal neutralized on the spot, according to police statement.
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:24:24 +03009 dead amid record rainfall in South Korea, 7 missing
17 people wounded as heavy floods inundate hundreds of buildings in capital Seoul.
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:17:21 +0300Americans feel pain at gas pumps, sticker shock amid soaring inflation
'Everyday goods and services are priced out of most people's reach,' says resident struggling to make ends meet.
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:14:09 +0300Operation to rescue trapped miners in Mexico to begin this week
Rescue team will enter collapsed mine in northern Mexico where 10 miners are trapped.
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:10:17 +0300Daesh/ISIS ‘significantly increased’ drone use in past year, UN warns
Terror group has been able to maintain drone capabilities partly due to ‘decentralized internal structure,’ says UN’s top official for counter-terrorism.
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:07:51 +0300EU Commission expects Greece to investigate spyware scandal
EU Parliament plans to hear journalist, opposition leader who was wiretapped.
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:00:10 +0300China ends military operations around Taiwan
Chinese military announces end to unprecedented military drills held in protest of US House speaker’s trip to Taiwan.
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 09:02:19 +0300Press agenda on August 10
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Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0300Russia launches Iranian satellite into orbit
Launch of Iranian satellite milestone event in Moscow-Tehran cooperation, says Russian official.
Tue, 09 Aug 2022 19:11:10 +0300US companies announce $50 billion in additional investments in chips, science bill
CHIPS and Science Act to boost American semiconductor research, development, production, White House says.
Tue, 09 Aug 2022 19:09:38 +0300US to end Trump-era 'Remain in Mexico' policy
Decision to allow asylum seekers to cross border on day of their hearings and stay in US while waiting for outcome.
Tue, 09 Aug 2022 19:07:18 +0300Western sanctions to 'punish' Russia are futile: Kremlin
Countries trying to 'punish' Russia are already footing the bill, says spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
Tue, 09 Aug 2022 19:05:54 +0300Israeli, Russian presidents discuss Jewish immigration agency crisis
Crisis emerged between Israel, Russia after Moscow's move to outlaw Jewish Agency in Russia.
Tue, 09 Aug 2022 19:03:54 +0300Syrians in Iraqi camps cannot return to their homes due to PKK terror group
We want to go back if Syria becomes safe again, says a camp resident.
Tue, 09 Aug 2022 19:02:01 +0300China’s continued live-fire drills around Taiwan focus on ‘blockade’
China determined to link East and South China Seas, says Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu.
Tue, 09 Aug 2022 19:00:23 +03002 more ships carrying over 70,000 tons of grain leave Ukraine
1 carries corn to South Korea, other carries bulk sunflower meal to Istanbul, says Turkish Defense Ministry.
Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:56:59 +0300OSCE remains most comprehensive platform for dialogue: Secretary general
OSCE welcomes Türkiye's humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, says Helga Maria Schmid at 13th Ambassadors Conference in Ankara.
Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:54:37 +0300McMichaels get life sentences for murder of Ahmaud Arbery in US state of Georgia
'It was the kind of trial that Ahmaud Arbery did not receive before he was shot and killed,' says federal judge.
Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:53:20 +0300Switzerland welcomes arrival of grain ship in Türkiye
Implementation of Turkish-brokered Black Sea Grain Initiative is crucial for global food security, says Swiss Foreign Ministry.
Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:52:01 +0300World Bank announces $4.5B in additional financing for Ukraine
So far, World Bank mobilized nearly $13B in emergency financing, of which $6.3B disbursed as of end of July.
Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:50:42 +0300Taiwan detects 39 Chinese jets as Beijing extends military drills
China justifies downgrading military dialogue with US as Beijing says military exercises aimed to ‘warn those who cause trouble’.
Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:49:17 +0300Amid tussle with Russia, Blinken says US seeks true partnership with Africa
Top US diplomat in South Africa on 1st leg of Africa trip seen as bid to counter Russian influence.
Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:45:40 +0300Türkiye's 4th drill ship off to Mediterranean for hydrocarbon exploration
Abdulhamid Han drill ship is 'symbol of Türkiye's new vision' in field of energy, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says.
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 20:06:11 +0300Commodity market looked for direction last week
Prices of gold gained 0.5%, platinum 4.2%, sugar 2.3%, cocoa 0.6%, while wheat prices fell 3.9%, corn 1.8%, soybean 4%, Brent 9.2%.
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 20:04:52 +0300Ryanair workers begin strikes in Spain that could last all year
Dozens of flights canceled, delayed as latest round of industrial action, which includes weekly stoppages, kicks off.
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 20:03:46 +0300UN delegation arrives in Gaza after cease-fire
Egyptian-brokered cease-fire took effect in Gaza late Sunday.
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 20:02:28 +0300Millions of Germans won’t be able to afford energy bills, NGO warns
Soaring gas prices will particularly impact lower-income households, head of German Tenants' Association says.
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:59:56 +0300Russian president to skip UN General Assembly in September: Kremlin
Foreign Minister Lavrov to lead Moscow's delegation in high-level gathering this year.
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:53:29 +0300Indigenous peoples worldwide live in harsh conditions
More than estimated 476M indigenous people live in 90 countries around the world, according to UN.
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:51:48 +0300Surveillance of opposition leader was legal but wrong, accepts Greek premier
Enemies of Greece desire weak National Intelligence Service, says Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:49:32 +0300‘No necessary prerequisites for Putin-Zelenskyy meeting’: Kremlin
Moscow appreciates Türkiye's peace efforts but Ukrainian negotiators 'left radar,' says Kremlin spokesman.
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:42:35 +0300Survivors of Canada's residential schools recall 'shoebox babies,' horrific abuse
Canada, those responsible must be held accountable for physical, mental and sexual abuse at residential schools, say survivors.
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:40:21 +0300Armenia attacked military positions 10 times in past 24 hours: Azerbaijan
No loss of personnel or military equipment, 'adequate retaliatory measures' taken, says Defense Ministry.
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:29:07 +0300Türkiye's 'entrepreneurial, humanitarian' foreign policy benefits world, says foreign minister
Crisis in Ukraine 'once again demonstrated the worth of Türkiye,' says Mevlut Cavusoglu.
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:27:12 +0300Over 305,000 tons of shipments carried out in a week via Ukraine grain corridor
Under Türkiye-brokered deal, 4 ships carrying over 170,000 tons of corn planned to reach Turkish ports.
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:25:44 +030018,000 local, international observers to monitor Kenya's high-stakes Aug. 9 elections
Over 22M voters will elect new president, parliament next week.
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:22:58 +03002 more ships carrying grain leave Ukrainian ports
4 more ships will anchor in Istanbul this evening.
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:19:41 +0300China says it will continue military drills near Taiwan
4-day military drills were scheduled to end on Sunday.
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:18:27 +0300Renewed heatwave expected across UK
Temperatures to rise above 30 C, Met Office says amid warnings of drought.
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:16:51 +0300Gustavo Petro sworn in as Colombia's 1st ever leftist president
Colombia faces historic shift with arrival of Petro and first Black female vice president in nation’s history.
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:15:07 +0300UN chief welcomes cease-fire in Gaza
Antonio Guterres calls on all sides to observe agreement.
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 18:49:26 +0300Türkiye will clear last 'terror nests' in Syria: President Erdogan
Ankara's decision to establish 30-kilometer-deep safe zone along southern border remains, president tells Turkish ambassadors.
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 09:00:14 +0300Press agenda on August 08
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.