Macroprudential toolkit strengthened to support financial stability and strengthen monetary transmission mechanism, bank says.

Building was severely damaged, say police.

Rainy season in Sudan usually starts in June and lasts up to September.

Terrorists were planning to attack 'peace and security' of Operation Euphrates Shield zone, says Türkiye's Defense Ministry.

Hundreds of thousands of people hit by massive downpours and flashfloods across country.

Wave of industrial action comes amid an escalating cost-of-living crisis caused by double-digit inflation.

Getting more food, fertilizer out of Ukraine, Russia 'crucial' to calm commodity markets, lower prices, says Guterres.

UN says Israel didn't give any 'compelling evidence' that support their designation against NGOs.

Inspected ship will depart for Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.

Ships departed from Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk, says Turkish Defense Ministry.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says grain deal between Türkiye, UN, Russia, Ukraine diminishes global food crisis.

Türkiye utilizes greater share of income for humanitarian efforts than any other nation.

'I am upset that these videos have become public,' says Sanna Marin.

Russian, French presidents speak in favor of speedy visit of International Atomic Energy Agency experts to power plant.

Russian President Putin meets with his Kazakh counterpart Tokayev in Sochi.

Grain deal 'unprecedented' but 'still a long way to go,' says Guterres.

Justice Ministry demands closure of Jewish non-profit for violating country's laws.

Turkish leader visits Lviv, Tehran, Sochi; speaks to number of world leaders and counterparts.

Barbados-flagged Fulmar S set off from Ukraine's Chornomorsk port on Aug. 13.

9,973 irregular migrants illegally pushed back to Türkiye.

New owners plan to open 130 cafes by end of September.

Indonesian president confirms their participation in Bloomberg interview.

Alan Dershowitz, who defended Trump during his second impeachment trial, says most reputable law firms are not allowing attorneys anywhere near Trump.

Greece shaken by wiretapping scandal, German Chancellor accused of tax fraud, among other scandals in France, UK, US.

Turkish Trade Minister Mus, Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister Kubrakov sign deal in Lviv.

Türkiye’s mediation policy to pave way for better future, says foreign minister.

Document leaked to Spanish daily El Pais outlines EU’s anxiety about waning credibility in region.

Unification minister says efforts continue to create condition for Pyongyang to accept economic aid offer.

Over 1,000 software developers, designers in video game industry expected to attend summer camp at IT Valley.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy, UN chief Antonio Guterres gather for trilateral summit in Ukrainian city of Lviv.

Ukrainian news agency claims Russian forces used Iskander ballistic missile in attack.

Boris Johnson’s shadow looms large over race to succeed him, while race and gender no longer appear to be major concerns within the party.

Gushing waters from mountain wreak havoc in Datong county of northwestern China's Qinghai province, reports local media.

Ship carrying corn departed from Chornomorsk, says National Defense Ministry.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Lviv.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022.

Austin Tice went missing in Syria in 2012.

‘Without peace and security, there can be no development and prosperity,’ Zambia’s Hichilema tells Zelenskyy.

Ankara's work with Ukraine, Russia, UN to secure grain exports is ‘a remarkable achievement,’ Latvian foreign minister tells Anadolu Agency in exclusive interview.

After sparking internet frenzy, world's richest person says he is 'not buying any sports teams'.

Ecological crisis on river has already killed several thousand fish and is now killing other animals.

Economy-related issues also addressed, says German government spokesman.

Due to Russia-Ukraine war, tech minister suggests China-Europe train could reroute to Türkiye.

Antonio Guterres on Aug. 20 will visit Joint Coordination Center in Istanbul, formed as part of historic deal to oversee Ukraine grain deal

Global experts have agreed to refer to monkeypox virus variants by Roman numerals.

Japanese Muslims to honor Tatar-Turkish traveler, who built Tokyo Mosque in 1938, on 78th anniversary of his passing.

Turkish FM Cavusoglu says move a step towards normalization of relations.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022.

Anti-discrimination commissioner calls figures alarming, urges stronger legal measures.

Head of socialist group urges EP head to take ‘swift, strong’ action in ‘defense of democratic principles’.

4 convicted, 6 remanded in custody for causing arson, reports broadcaster BFMTV.

Azerbaijani army detects over 900 anti-personnel mines while conducting terrain reconnaissance in Lachin.

Talks in Vienna ended earlier this month, with EU circulating draft text to finalize deal.

Russian president criticizes West for interfering in internal affairs of sovereign states, explaining it by desire to preserve global hegemony.

Ministry says ammunition detonated after saboteurs set depot on fire.

13 of 16 victims killed in Surmalu market explosion identified, says Ministry of Emergency Situations.

Latest sanctions on Taiwanese officials, individuals follow US lawmakers' trips to self-ruled island.

Bahar Gelir performs famous Turkish folk song.

Under deal to unblock Ukrainian grain exports, ships depart from Yuzhny, Chornomorsk with wheat and corn, says Türkiye.

Process has been ongoing based on original deal, says Defense Industry Presidency.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022.

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.