World Bulletin
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 17:11:07 +0300Greece's game plan: 'The Athenian Trap'
Defense deals, lobby card encourage Greek aggression, increase risk of regional entrapments, undermine NATO's foundational element of collective defense.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 17:09:15 +0300US condemns Iran’s alleged cyberattack on NATO ally Albania
Washington to take ‘further action' to hold Iran accountable, says National Security Council spokesperson.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 17:07:41 +0300Russia blacklists EU military, law enforcement officials, weapon makers supplying arms to Ukraine
Fresh sanctions bar those listed from entering Russia, says Foreign Ministry accusing EU of protracting war in Ukraine.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 17:05:52 +03004 more grain ships leave Ukraine under Istanbul deal: Türkiye
Shipments from Ukrainian ports continuing as planned, says National Defense Ministry.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 17:04:28 +0300Russia ready 'to switch on' Nord Stream II pipeline 'tomorrow' if Europe gives green light
Putin says gas deliveries to Europe reduced when Ukraine and Poland stopped pumping gas through Russian pipelines.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 17:02:50 +0300Gulf states demand Netflix remove ‘offensive’ content
Gulf states say content aimed at children, without providing further details.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 17:00:56 +0300Almost all Ukraine's grain goes to EU countries: Putin
Russian president plans to discuss situation around Ukraine's grain export with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 16:58:19 +0300Swedish far-right politician caught sharing racist images about Black people
Sweden Democrats politician Cedergren resigns after exposed for sending racist images, texts in private chats about Black people, Somalis, Muslims, the Holocaust.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 16:55:54 +0300Super typhoon claims 7 more lives in South Korea
Typhoon Hinnamnor raged past East Asian country on Tuesday, damaging properties, flooding roads, triggering landslides.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 16:53:52 +0300EU looks to curb energy firms' profits to rein in 'astronomic' prices
'Unexpected revenues' of energy firms should be used to support vulnerable households, according to latest proposal.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 16:06:18 +0300International buyers exploring halal industries in Malaysia
Halal market is booming in West, manufacturers should invest in industry, says German businessman.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:57:44 +0300Turkish president faults West's 'provocation-based policy' towards Russia
Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he does not find attitude of West 'right,' adding: 'Russia is not a country that can be underestimated'.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0300Press agenda on September 07
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 17:55:07 +0300Russia, China agree to use national currencies in gas payments
Russian energy firm Gazprom aims to boost supplies to Asian markets, particularly China, due to sharp declines in exports to EU countries.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 17:53:43 +0300Putin attends Vostok-2022 military drill in Russia's Far East
Russian president observes military exercises Vostok-2022 together with defense minister and chief of general staff.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 17:52:42 +0300Israeli president addresses German parliament, calls for all-out war on racism
Herzog says anti-Semitism, racism should be countered everywhere decisively, without any compromise.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 17:51:34 +0300Lebanon says border demarcation talks with Israel ‘complicated’
Lebanon, Israel engaged in dispute over maritime area rich with gas, oil.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 17:50:33 +0300Top commander killed in al-Qaeda attack in Yemen’s Abyan
15 soldiers reportedly killed in attack.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 17:49:23 +0300Russia earned over half of energy export income from EU since war: Study
Since Feb. 24, EU has paid Russia around $84.5B for gas, oil, coal.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 17:47:51 +0300French gov't prepares to reduce train services to save energy
Energy consumed by country's official rail company, SNCF, corresponds to 1-2% of annual consumption, says local media.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 17:45:38 +0300Oil mixed over clashing supply, demand fears as OPEC+ trims output
Group blames adverse impact of volatility, liquidity decline on current oil market, noting need to support market stability, efficiency.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 17:43:16 +0300Russia should not be designated state sponsor of terrorism, says US president
In July, US Senate unanimously approved nonbinding resolution to designate Russia as terrorism sponsor for its operation in Ukraine.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 17:41:57 +0300Hot tourist spot Türkiye drawing in droves from key European markets
Türkiye's tourism, travel sector rebounded significantly this summer thanks to its support for tourism throughout pandemic, improving infrastructure along with rich history and natural beauty.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 17:40:26 +03001 suspect in Canada mass stabbing found dead
Damien Sanderson, 31, found dead with injuries that did not appear to be self-inflicted, says police official.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 17:35:14 +0300Super typhoon rages past South Korea, Japan, displacing thousands
South Korean authorities say 2 missing as Typhoon Hinnamnor disrupts services, businesses across country.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 17:31:13 +0300Türkiye, Bosnia and Herzegovina agree on passport-free travel: Erdogan
Turkish president says citizens of Türkiye, and Bosnia and Herzegovina will be able to travel with identity cards.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 09:00:24 +0300Press agenda on September 06
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 20:19:43 +0300Court sentences Russian journalist to 22 years in prison for high treason
Moscow court finds journalist Ivan Safronov guilty in espionage in favor of NATO country.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 20:15:24 +0300Gas prices in Europe surge with halt in Nord Stream pipeline
Pipeline due to resume supply after Sept. 2 although Gazprom says it will remain closed.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 20:12:56 +0300EU to face 'very challenging' weeks amid Russian pressure on economy, energy supply
Russia's energy sector to suffer from lack of EU technology investment, says bloc's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 20:09:42 +0300Türkiye says 3 more grain ships left Ukraine under Istanbul deal
Shipments from Ukrainian ports continuing as planned, says National Defense Ministry.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 20:06:28 +0300Türkiye, Azerbaijan start joint military drill
TurAz Qartalı 2022 in Azerbaijan will last until Sept. 16.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 20:00:37 +0300Al Jazeera reporter likely killed mistakenly by soldier, says Israeli army
Army points to 'high possibility' of Shireen Abu Akleh being killed by Israeli gunfire by mistake during clashes with Palestinian gunmen.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 19:58:38 +0300OPEC+ producers agreed to slightly cut output for October
Group to cut output by 100,000 barrels next month.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 19:55:52 +0300Turkish president's Balkans visit will have 'calming, balancing impact': Bosniak leader
Erdogan, Türkiye have great role in maintaining peace, stability in Bosnia-Herzegovina, region, says chairman of Bosnia's Presidency.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 19:53:51 +0300Russia blacklists 25 US citizens
American actor Sean Penn also on stop list, according to Foreign Ministry.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 19:52:27 +0300UN mission has left Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: Russian media
2 UN representatives to stay at Zaporizhzhia as observers.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 19:49:41 +03002 Russian Embassy staff killed in Kabul blast
Russian Foreign Ministry says embassy is in close contact with Afghan security services investigating incident.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 19:45:33 +0300New Zealand opens residency program for workforce, refugees
Immigration minister says 1,500 refugees from Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq to be settled every year for next 3 years.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 19:37:49 +0300Liz Truss becomes UK’s 3rd female premier, replacing Boris Johnson
Truss receives votes of more than 57% of party members to leave contender Rishi Sunak behind.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 09:00:11 +0300Press agenda on September 05
Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022.
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 20:09:53 +0300Multi-national military exercise kicks off in Jordan
Forces from 29 countries take part in Eager Lion 2022 exercise.
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 20:07:43 +0300Israel says pressuring US to prevent Iran nuclear deal
Israel's spy chief set to travel to Washington for talks on Iran nuclear file.
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 20:05:41 +0300China authorizes Livzon Pharma’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use: Report
New protein-based vaccine to be used as booster jab, local media reports.
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 20:01:18 +0300Skyrocketing energy prices force many Dutch factories to shut down: Report
More manufacturers are expected to scale down their operations or shut down completely, economists say.
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:59:39 +0300Trump calls Biden 'enemy of the state' at rally
‘He's an enemy of the state, if you want to know the truth,’ says Donald Trump.
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:57:59 +0300112 killed in Sudan’s flash floods
UN says nearly 250,000 Sudanese affected by floods and heavy rains in Sudan since June.
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:55:08 +0300Sadrist lawmakers challenge resignations from Iraqi Parliament
73 MPs from Sadrist movement resigned in June amid standoff over formation of new government.
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:53:56 +0300Israel names new army chief
Maj. Gen. Herzi Halevi set to replace Aviv Kochavi as army chief in January 2023.
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:52:15 +0300Bangladesh protests repeated airspace violations by Myanmar
Foreign Ministry again summons Burmese ambassador after shells fired from Myanmar warplane fell inside Bangladesh.
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:45:43 +0300Thousands in Czech Republic protest rising energy bills, government’s Russia-Ukraine policy
70,000 gather in iconic square under 'Czech Republic in the first place'.
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:44:04 +0300Erdogan tells Putin Türkiye can play facilitating role on Ukraine nuclear plant
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discuss latest developments, bilateral relations over phone.
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:42:28 +0300International Atomic Energy Agency inspects Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
Agency to maintain continued presence at plant.
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:41:04 +0300Wildfire kills 1, damages over 100 houses in northern Kazakhstan
Fire in northern Kostanay region spreads to adjacent villages, says Emergency Situations Ministry.
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:39:35 +0300US, Danish defense chiefs discuss ties, Ukraine in Washington meeting
Lloyd Austin reaffirms US support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity.
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:38:03 +0300Iraqi parliament speaker calls for setting date for early elections
Tension runs high in Iraq over failure to form new government.
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:35:49 +0300Canadian spy smuggled me into Syria, says UK girl who joined Daesh/ISIS
Canadian asset moved Shamima Begum, 2 other girls to Syria in 2015, report says he was providing information to Canadian Embassy in Jordan.
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:34:25 +030012 more grain ships leave Ukraine under Istanbul deal, Türkiye says
Grain exports from Ukrainian Black Sea ports continue under observation of Joint Coordination Center in Istanbul, says National Defense Ministry.
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:32:42 +0300World War II: Worst tragedy in human history
110M people mobilized for combat during massive war, with 60 countries around world involved
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:30:02 +0300France rescues nearly 190 migrants trying to cross English Channel
French officials bring migrants back to shore as they sought to traverse English Channel, one of world's busiest shipping lanes, report French media.
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:28:20 +0300Romania wants to buy 18 Bayraktar drones from Türkiye
$299.6M purchase of drones, famed for their fight in Ukraine and other places requires approval of country’s parliament.
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:26:22 +0300Germany unveils new relief package amid record energy prices
Scholz announces $65B economic relief package to support people struggling with inflation, rising energy bills.
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:20:55 +0300Israeli high-tech in Turkish agriculture: Potential collaboration promises rich harvests
Israel can contribute in exporting high-tech to help Turkish agricultural field become much more modern, upgraded, say experts.
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 17:03:45 +0300Turkish president’s latest remarks on Greece get extensive coverage in Greek media
‘If you go too far, price will be heavy,’ Recep Tayyip Erdogan warns Greece.
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 09:01:43 +0300Press agenda on September 04
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022.
Sat, 03 Sep 2022 18:38:53 +0300Bulgaria to more than double visa fee for Russian tourists
Sofia to raise visa fee for Russian tourists to over $79, says country's tourism minister.
Sat, 03 Sep 2022 18:35:31 +0300US condemns assassination attempt on Argentine vice president
'We stand with the Argentine government and people in rejecting violence and hate,' says top diplomat.
Sat, 03 Sep 2022 18:34:05 +0300Oil slick from half-sunken ship in Gibraltar reaches Spanish beach
Situation seems to be under control right now, says mayor of Spain’s La Linea.
Sat, 03 Sep 2022 18:31:20 +0300Measles outbreak claims nearly 2 dozen lives in Zambia
Hundreds of measles cases reported in different areas of Zambia in August.
Sat, 03 Sep 2022 18:30:20 +0300New monkeypox strain discovered in UK, patient hospitalized
No other cases identified as of Thursday, contact tracing currently being carried out.
Sat, 03 Sep 2022 18:27:54 +0300'Serbia counts on Türkiye's support for dialogue with Kosovo'
Talks with Türkiye's support will lead to mutually acceptable solution, ensure regional peace, says top Serbian diplomat.
Sat, 03 Sep 2022 18:24:46 +0300Ukraine engaging in 'nuclear terrorism' at Zaporizhzhia: Russia
Kyiv 'creating real threat of nuclear catastrophe in Europe,' says Russian defense minister.
Sat, 03 Sep 2022 18:18:12 +0300G7 leaders commit to finalizing price cap on Russian crude
Transport of sea-born Russian crude only allowed if oil and petroleum products are bought at or below price cap.
Sat, 03 Sep 2022 18:15:47 +0300Tunisian security forces kill 3 terrorists in Kasserine
3 terrorists from Caliphate Soldiers group killed, operations underway to pursue other terrorists.
Sat, 03 Sep 2022 18:14:23 +0300Germany says it cannot completely replace Russian gas
Berlin will continue to reduce its dependence, but ceasing all Russian gas imports would not be responsible move, says Chancellor Scholz.
Sat, 03 Sep 2022 18:09:44 +0300Finnish trial of investigative journalists 'unacceptable,' says Committee to Protect Journalists
Prosecution of 3 journalists 'will have a chilling effect on national security reporting in Finland,' CPJ Europe director says.
Sat, 03 Sep 2022 18:08:06 +0300Ukraine can become ‘green energy center’ for Europe, President Zelenskyy says
In video message to key Italian business forum, Zelenskyy says Ukraine can help stabilize Europe’s energy consumption.
Sat, 03 Sep 2022 18:01:02 +0300Türkiye says Greece's negative statements cannot harm ties with NATO
President Erdogan says NATO is strong with Türkiye, and Greece 'has no value' in alliance.
Sat, 03 Sep 2022 17:54:05 +03001 more grain ship leaves Ukraine under Istanbul deal, Türkiye says
9 more ships waiting to depart from Ukrainian ports due to unfavorable weather conditions, says National Defense Ministry.
Sat, 03 Sep 2022 17:46:30 +03002 IAEA representatives to stay at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant 'on permanent basis': Russia
6 IAEA specialists will remain at nuclear power plant for 'a few more days,' says Russian ambassador.
Sat, 03 Sep 2022 17:44:33 +0300Myanmar military court sentences Suu Kyi to 3 years in jail for election fraud
Since military coup in February 2021, former State Counsellor gets 20 years in jail punishment on several counts.
Sat, 03 Sep 2022 17:40:01 +0300NASA postpones launch of Artemis I moon mission for 2nd time
‘Leak developed in supply side of 8-inch quick disconnect while attempting to transfer fuel to rocket,’ says US space agency.
Sat, 03 Sep 2022 17:34:35 +0300Death toll from Pakistan floods reaches 1,265
Another 57 people lose their lives in flood-related mishaps in last 24 hours, with aid flowing into country including from Türkiye.
Sat, 03 Sep 2022 17:27:28 +0300Swedish paper producer halts operation over increasing energy cost
Factory's annual electricity bill increased to $17.6M from $2.78M.
Sat, 03 Sep 2022 17:25:10 +0300Over 1.6 million tons of Ukrainian agricultural products shipped under Istanbul deal, Türkiye says
Shipments made in 1 month since July 22 signing of Istanbul Grain Deal.
Sat, 03 Sep 2022 17:18:30 +0300Lufthansa strike grounds hundreds of flights in Germany
Pilots’ strike forces German air carrier to cancel nearly 800 flights planned for Friday.
Sat, 03 Sep 2022 17:12:58 +0300'If you go too far, price will be heavy,' Turkish president warns Greece
Athens' occupation of Aegean islands 'not our concern,' President Erdogan says, adding: 'When time comes, we will do what's necessary. As we say, all of a sudden, we can come overnight'.
Sat, 03 Sep 2022 09:00:03 +0300Press agenda on September 03
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022.
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:37:14 +0300Time for South Asian nations to cooperate, prevent flood disasters
Recent floods in Pakistan and elsewhere highlight climate change is a threat to humanity with far-reaching consequences.
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:34:02 +0300Over 2,000 Chinese troops join Russian military drills
Vostok drills 2022 begin in Siberia's Far Eastern Military District, as well as in water areas and coastal zones of Sea of Japan and Sea of Okhotsk.
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:31:22 +0300UK citizen killed in Ukraine where he volunteered as medic
Sister of killed British citizen launches crowdfunding campaign to bring his body back to Britain.
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:28:13 +0300World's largest windfarm Hornsea 2 now fully operational
Offshore wind farm, located 89 km off UK's Yorkshire coast, comprises 165 wind turbines.
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:26:05 +0300Smartphone shipments expected to fall 6.5% this year with high inflation, weak demand
Largest drop predicted to come from China with 12.5%, according to International Data Corporation.
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:21:37 +0300Russian FM opposes reciprocal EU visa restrictions
Lavrov says Russia does not have to close itself to Europe.
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:16:28 +0300Chairman of Russian energy giant Lukoil dies in Moscow
Police say Ravil Maganov fell out of window of hospital where he was being treated.
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:12:17 +0300France, EU can cooperate with Türkiye on Ukraine, says UN envoy
We are more than happy to cooperate with Türkiye on Ukraine, says Nicolas de Riviere.
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:10:09 +03005 more grain ships leave Ukraine under Istanbul deal: Türkiye
Shipments from Ukrainian ports continuing as planned, says Turkish National Defense Ministry.
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:08:13 +0300Vostok-2022 military drill starts in Russia
Vostok-2022 military drill starts in Russia.
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:05:38 +0300Türkiye’s 2nd 'Kindness Train' sets off with aid for flood-ravaged Pakistan
Train carrying 394 tons of aid leaves from Ankara.
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:03:49 +0300Russia, Iran to create cooperation mechanisms independent from West: Lavrov
2 countries working on integration of payment systems to facilitate financial transactions.