Disaster caused by heat waves destroys green areas across France, Spain, Italy, Portugal.

Iran says to send its response to EU’s draft text to save nuclear deal by Monday night.

Facing global flak over women rights, interim Afghan government still grapples with economic, humanitarian crises.

Ukraine's inflation of 22.2% 'not so critical,' says finance minister.

Aramco's second quarter 2022 profits hit $48.4 billion compared to $25.5 billion in same period of last year.

Russian president expresses readiness to develop cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang in congratulatory telegram to Kim Jong-un.

Over 60 people injured, 17 go missing after collapse of 3-story building in Yerevan.

American lawmakers make trip to Taiwan less than 2 weeks after US House Speaker Pelosi's visit to self-ruled island.

Though in critical condition, Rushdie was able to say few words, says family.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman denies link between Tehran and attacker.

Weapons, motorcycles, ammunition belonging to gangs seized during operation, says security commissioner.

Decision to euthanize walrus ‘was made based on an overall assessment of the continued threat to human safety,’ says official.

Irakli Garibashvili says his government favors peaceful solution to country’s longstanding problems with territorial integrity.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Türkiye has strengthened foreign policy and gained prestige, self-confidence.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022.

Experts see escalating political tensions as dangerous for already struggling economy.

As World Lion Day comes, humans and livestock face threats from big cats encroaching on their communities.

People are creating flood-prone environments, according to experts.

Human Rights Watch urges Greek officials to investigate, publicly identify those responsible for surveillance.

Hundreds of dead jellyfish weighing 10-15kg found on Cox’s Bazar Beach, according to experts in ocean ecology.

Some 1.7M people estimated to have been removed from US in 2 years under controversial program.

‘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.

Hugo Velazquez announces resignation ahead of 2023 presidential election.

Property receipt indicates bureau removed top secret, sensitive compartmented information from Trump's estate.

Presidents 'agreed to have their teams' lay groundwork for face-to-face meeting during recent call, says US.

Children among victims of 34-year old man who wounded 6 others before being shot dead by police, say local media.

Andrew Wylie says Rushdie on ventilator, cannot speak with his arm, liver injured, he may lose eye.

Decisions came amid Chinese upheavals over US law requiring American regulators to inspect audits of Chinese firms.

Boris Johnson says it's for new prime minister to decide how to increase help for British public.

Shipment is 1st aimed at delivering food assistance under Black Sea grain initiative, says UN spokesman.

UN-chartered grain shipment to carry 23,000 tons of grain to drought-stricken Ethiopia.

New revelations related with scandal are likely, claims L’Echo.

Nooshi Dadgostar says she does not approve of the Left Party lawmakers' recent actions.

EU foreign ministers expected to discuss blanket ban on Russian tourist visas at meeting in late August.

Prolonged heat wave, minimal rainfall could lead to water rationing as dry spell continues.

Import prices also decrease 1.4% in July, 1st fall since December 2021.

West African country has reported 3 cases with 2 fatalities until it is declared Marburg-free.

Sea ice helps prevent Earth from entering new ice age, says member of Turkish team on Arctic expedition.

Bejing’s envoy to UN supports proposed visit of IAEA team to Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

Recent rains have ravaged crops, vegetables and fruits across country.

Top Chinese diplomat says Washington may take advantage of situation in Taiwan Strait to trigger larger crisis.

Ahead of Liberation Day anniversary, president grants pardons to over 1,600 people.

The hegemonic attitude of France against its former colonies is neither historical nor periodic but systematic.

European Commission follows up on use of Israeli-made spyware against opposition politicians, journalists.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022.

EU dispatches assistance as multiple fires rage across country.

Mi-24 military helicopter shot down in Dnipro region of Ukraine, says Defense Ministry official.

2 main presidential candidates neck and neck in race marred by low turnout.

Chancellor Scholz says sanctions should target Putin, and supporters of war on Ukraine, not innocent citizens.

Minister refers to natural gas find of around 540 billion cubic meters in Sakarya Gas Field in Black Sea.

Global oil supply in July increased by around 1.7M barrels per day compared to previous month.

Antonio Guterres warns further worrying incidents could lead to disaster.

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.

Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant shelling could lead to disaster worse than Chernobyl, says top Russian official.

Experts see Türkiye 'strong and crucial' NATO ally, term criticism on its mediating role 'double standard'.

On demand side, weakening consumer electronics, computer, smartphone sales weighing on chipmakers, rating agency says.

Disney+ becomes world's largest streaming provider in terms of number of subscribers.

Parliament calls on EU countries to suspend tourism and limit issuing entry visas to Russian, Belarusian citizens, local media reports.

Thai Premier Prayut Chan-o-cha says Rajapaksa to look for permanent asylum in another country, reports local media.

35 cases detected in eastern China since 2018, virus believed to transmitted from animals to humans.

Aine Davis was arrested by counter-terrorism police and shifted to London prison shortly after his arrival on Wednesday evening.

North Korean leader's sister accuses South Korea of sending virus, warns of 'deadly' retaliation.

Thousands of homes, buildings flooded in Seoul, nearby areas following torrential rain said to be heaviest in 80 years.

40% of Matanzas storage facility destroyed in fire ignited by a lightning strike last Friday.

G-7 Foreign Ministers, EU High Representative in joint statement urge Moscow to return Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, other facilities to Kyiv.

Russian forces shelled Marhanets town and Myrivske territory in morning as 7 injured are in critical condition.

Türkiye is strong with its 4 drill ships and 2 seismic vessels, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says.

Shahram Poursafi attempted to arrange murder of former National Security Advisor, says US Justice Department.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022.

Closed-door meeting between Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Edi Rama in capital Ankara lasted over an hour.

President Kais Saied sacked 57 judges in June, accusing them of corruption, protecting terrorists.

Warning means people's health at risk, travel disruptions likely.

Suspect threatening security officers at Paris major terminal neutralized on the spot, according to police statement.

17 people wounded as heavy floods inundate hundreds of buildings in capital Seoul.

'Everyday goods and services are priced out of most people's reach,' says resident struggling to make ends meet.

Rescue team will enter collapsed mine in northern Mexico where 10 miners are trapped.

Terror group has been able to maintain drone capabilities partly due to ‘decentralized internal structure,’ says UN’s top official for counter-terrorism.

EU Parliament plans to hear journalist, opposition leader who was wiretapped.

Chinese military announces end to unprecedented military drills held in protest of US House speaker’s trip to Taiwan.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022.

Launch of Iranian satellite milestone event in Moscow-Tehran cooperation, says Russian official.

CHIPS and Science Act to boost American semiconductor research, development, production, White House says.

Decision to allow asylum seekers to cross border on day of their hearings and stay in US while waiting for outcome.

Countries trying to 'punish' Russia are already footing the bill, says spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.

Crisis emerged between Israel, Russia after Moscow's move to outlaw Jewish Agency in Russia.

We want to go back if Syria becomes safe again, says a camp resident.

China determined to link East and South China Seas, says Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu.

1 carries corn to South Korea, other carries bulk sunflower meal to Istanbul, says Turkish Defense Ministry.

OSCE welcomes Türkiye's humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, says Helga Maria Schmid at 13th Ambassadors Conference in Ankara.

'It was the kind of trial that Ahmaud Arbery did not receive before he was shot and killed,' says federal judge.

Implementation of Turkish-brokered Black Sea Grain Initiative is crucial for global food security, says Swiss Foreign Ministry.

So far, World Bank mobilized nearly $13B in emergency financing, of which $6.3B disbursed as of end of July.

China justifies downgrading military dialogue with US as Beijing says military exercises aimed to ‘warn those who cause trouble’.

Top US diplomat in South Africa on 1st leg of Africa trip seen as bid to counter Russian influence.

Abdulhamid Han drill ship is 'symbol of Türkiye's new vision' in field of energy, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says.

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%.

Dozens of flights canceled, delayed as latest round of industrial action, which includes weekly stoppages, kicks off.

Egyptian-brokered cease-fire took effect in Gaza late Sunday.

Soaring gas prices will particularly impact lower-income households, head of German Tenants' Association says.

Foreign Minister Lavrov to lead Moscow's delegation in high-level gathering this year.