World Bulletin
Sun, 18 Sep 2022 18:04:02 +0300Poland opens new canal from Baltic Sea to port of Vistula Lagoon
Polish president says ships do not have to get permission from Russia during passage.
Sun, 18 Sep 2022 18:02:14 +0300Japan orders 2M people to evacuate as powerful typhoon approaches
Flights disrupted across country as Japan Meteorological Agency issues level 5 warning against Nanmadol typhoon.
Sun, 18 Sep 2022 17:58:34 +0300Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes southeastern Taiwan
No loss of life, material damage reported so far, according to reports.
Sun, 18 Sep 2022 17:55:12 +0300Death toll in Kyrgyz-Tajik border clashes rises to 36
12 more bodies brought to hospitals on Sunday, says Kyrgyzstan's Health Ministry.
Sun, 18 Sep 2022 17:49:37 +0300Turkish president takes a stroll in Central Park, New York
Erdogan in US city to attend 77th UN General Assembly session.
Sun, 18 Sep 2022 08:44:54 +0300Nigeria, Morocco sign gas pipeline project to travel across sub-Saharan Africa to Europe
13 African countries will benefit from gas from Nigeria.
Sun, 18 Sep 2022 08:43:34 +0300Eritrea reportedly mobilizing reserve forces as Ethiopia war intensifies
5-month humanitarian truce shattered last month after fighting resumed in northern Ethiopia.
Sun, 18 Sep 2022 08:42:13 +030024 people killed in heavy fighting with Tajikistan, says Kyrgyzstan
90 injured on Kyrgyz side in clashes on border.
Sun, 18 Sep 2022 08:26:48 +0300Athens municipality building turn off lights to save energy
Building will not be lit during evening hours.
Sun, 18 Sep 2022 08:25:05 +0300In meeting with Putin, India’s Modi calls for end to Ukraine war
Indian premier reiterated call for ‘early cessation of hostilities, need for dialogue and diplomacy,’ says government statement.
Sun, 18 Sep 2022 08:23:28 +0300US president to address UN General Assembly on Sept. 21
Joe Biden's address has been postponed due to his travel to London for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, says US envoy.
Sun, 18 Sep 2022 08:21:43 +0300Russia responding "with restraint" to Ukrainian attacks: Putin
Russia's main goal is 'liberation' of Donbas, but 'operation' will not stop there, says Russian president.
Sun, 18 Sep 2022 08:20:02 +0300US says discovery of mass grave in Ukraine horrific reminder of Russian legacy
Top diplomat says that as Ukraine makes gains against Russia it remains 'hugely' important to document crimes.
Sun, 18 Sep 2022 08:18:51 +0300Turkish, Iranian presidents meet in Uzbekistan
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Ebrahim Raisi hold closed-door meeting on sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.
Sun, 18 Sep 2022 08:17:46 +0300Türkiye a ‘reliable route’ for gas deliveries from Russia: Putin
Russian president thanks Turkish counterpart for Ukraine grain deal.
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 19:59:56 +0300Russia's war on Ukraine at critical stage
Ukraine launches counterattack, regaining territories.
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 19:57:51 +0300Türkiye's Communications Directorate holds panel in New York on UN Security Council reform
Permanent members' veto right should be limited, says former senior UN diplomat.
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 19:05:08 +0300UN condemns loss of life in West Bank amid Israeli raids
Israeli forces stage daily raids in West Bank, triggering clashes with Palestinian residents.
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:58:00 +0300Turkish president in US for UN General Assembly
Recep Tayyip Erdogan to address 77th session of UN General Assembly in New York, hold talks.
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:53:14 +0300Türkiye strongly condemns US decision to lift arms embargo on Greek Cypriot administration
Decision will lead to arms race, harm peace and stability in Eastern Mediterranean, Ankara says.
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:51:28 +0300Photo exhibition on 'hidden gems of Anatolia' opened in New York
‘CONNECT’ highlights landscape photography from different regions of Türkiye.
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:49:20 +0300Biden administration releases first framework for cryptocurrencies
Priorities include consumer protection, financial stability, countering illicit finance, financial inclusion, innovation.
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:46:24 +0300Turkish, Russian presidents hold closed-door talks in Uzbekistan
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Vladimir Putin meet on sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:44:53 +0300Putin says Russia wants to stop 'conflict' in Ukraine
Russian president regrets that Ukraine's leadership refuses peace talks.
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:42:49 +0300Armenia strikes heavy blow to resolution of Karabakh issue: Ilham Aliyev
Azerbaijani president says Yerevan organized 'large-scale provocation' on Sept. 13.
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:41:32 +0300Turkish, Uzbek leaders meet in Uzbekistan for talks
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev hold closed-door meeting in Samarkand.
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:37:36 +0300Lebanon banks close branches for 3 days after depositors' incidents
Interior Ministry to hold emergency meeting to address banks' storming incidents.
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:35:52 +0300Spyware threatening privacy, human rights, UN report warns
New UN Human Rights Office report examines abusive spyware use by states.
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:31:58 +0300Drone captures footage of Greek forces illegally pushing back irregular migrants
Turkish drone footage shows irregular migrants being transferred to 2 inflatable boats off Izmir's Cesme district.
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:30:24 +0300Lebanese man surrenders after demanding his savings from bank at gunpoint
Armed man was reportedly able to withdraw some $19,000 before surrendering to security forces.
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:27:32 +0300Developed countries accelerate nuclear plans amid energy crisis
World's major economies start to prioritize energy supply security over previous environmentalist policies.
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:23:44 +0300Kyrgyzstan declares state of emergency in Batken region bordering Tajikistan
Decision taken to ensure safety of citizens, mobilize relevant forces, says Emergency Situations Ministry, after deadly clashes with neighboring Tajikistan.
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 17:58:32 +0300Push EU to lift sanctions blocking Russian fertilizer exports, Putin urges UN
Russian president says Moscow ready to provide 300,000 tons of fertilizers to developing countries for free.
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 17:56:10 +0300Methane blowout craters in Siberia are ‘canary in a coal mine for global climate’
Permafrost contains more carbon than atmosphere and, when thawed and released, some of this carbon can further amplify climate warming, scientist warns.
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 17:48:31 +0300World leaders hail Türkiye's mediation role in Russia-Ukraine war: Erdogan
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Türkiye is following a balanced policy between Russia, Ukraine since beginning of war in February.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 18:28:48 +0300Russian gas exports to EU to fall in 2022: Deputy PM
Earlier in September, Russia stopped gas flow to EU in retaliation against G7 members' decision to cap Russian crude oil export prices.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 18:24:41 +0300Türkiye’s mediating role in preventing global food crisis
Grain shipment deal leads Türkiye to win great diplomatic victory in world amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 18:19:55 +0300'We badly need Russian fertilizer amid market crunch': UN chief
UN, Türkiye talking possible Russian ammonia exports, says Antonio Guterres in exclusive interview with Anadolu Agency.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:55:45 +0300EU Commission expects Greece to investigate reports of migrant pushback leading to death of 5 children
EU executive body decries loss of life, urges respect for international law, EU official tells Anadolu Agency.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:00:43 +0300Press agenda on September 15
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022.
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 18:05:57 +0300South Korea fines Google, Meta over $71M for breaching personal information law
Both digital giants facing allegations of collecting personal information without users’ consent and using it for advertising, other purposes.
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 18:04:06 +0300Retired French cop to face charges over assaulting headscarf girls
Suspect allegedly attacked high school girls in March.
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:59:05 +0300Ukraine-Russia war shows EU's hypocritical stance on refugees
EU accepted 7M Ukrainian citizens in 7 months of war while only 1.1M Syrian refugees have been accepted in over 11 years.
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:57:19 +0300Chinese president lands in Kazakhstan, 1st time out of China since January 2020
Xi will travel to Uzbekistan on official visit to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:47:08 +0300Export of Russian grain 'not easy but very important’: UN coordinator for grain deal
Highlighting success of Black Sea Grain Initiative, Amir Abdulla says nearly 3M tons of foodstuff, grain moved from Ukrainian ports.
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:42:11 +0300Baku says ready to hand over bodies of 100 Armenian soldiers killed in clashes
105 Armenian soldiers had died in the recent flare-up, says Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan.
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:00:36 +0300Press agenda on September 14
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022.
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:59:05 +0300Top US diplomat speaks with Armenian, Azeri leaders amid ongoing hostilities
Antony Blinken says US 'would push for an immediate halt to fighting and a peace settlement between Armenia and Azerbaijan'.
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:56:49 +0300Uzbekistan's historic city ready to host Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit
Samarkand is home to over a thousand cultural sites that show its deep-rooted history dating back to 8th century BC.
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:55:28 +0300Putin, Armenian premier discuss situation along border with Azerbaijan
Kremlin spokesman says Putin held phone talk with Nikol Pashinyan about escalation.
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:51:17 +0300‘Never-ending’ discrimination against Turks of Western Thrace
Greece denies existence of Turkish minority in region, and they face severe discrimination, says local Turkish leader.
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:49:46 +0300OPEC keeps global oil demand forecast unchanged for 2023
Global oil supply in August increases by around 1.3 million barrels per day compared to previous month.
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:45:16 +0300More than half a million children face malnutrition in Somalia: UN agency
513,000 children are at risk of death, UNICEF warns.
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:43:21 +0300Indian Muslim journalist to remain jailed despite being granted bail after 2 years
Siddique Kappan is required for investigation in another case being probed by Enforcement Directorate, says Lucknow Jail official.
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:14:49 +0300Türkiye calls on Armenia to learn its lesson, choose peace with Azerbaijan
Ankara pledges to side with Azerbaijan at all times amid rising tensions along border with Armenia.
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:00:05 +0300Press agenda on September 13
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 19:08:00 +0300Tigray rebels ready for truce, African Union-led peace talks to end Ethiopia conflict
TPLF says it expects 'credible' peace talks with 'mutually acceptable' mediators, international observers.
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 19:05:04 +0300China’s Xi to embark on 1st overseas trip since pandemic began
Xi Jinping to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Uzbekistan from Wednesday.
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 19:03:23 +0300Court extends Pakistan's former premier's bail in terrorism case
Imran Khan appears before anti-terrorism court in Islamabad.
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 19:01:26 +0300Türkiye warns Greece against adventure on others' behalf
Türkiye seeks, protects its rights and interests at all platforms, Foreign Minister Cavusoglu says.
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 18:59:29 +0300Italian retailers put their energy bills on display as they fight for survival
Owners of bars, restaurants seek urgent help from government after seeing their energy costs triple from a year earlier.
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 18:50:57 +0300Russia sees no prospects for resuming peace talks with Ukraine
Kremlin spokesman says Russian president is in contact with military chiefs over situation in Ukraine.
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 18:48:12 +0300Parliament living, breathing instrument of British democracy: King Charles III
New monarch vows to follow Queen Elizabeth II's example of commitment to constitutional government.
Sun, 11 Sep 2022 18:28:06 +0300Croatians take to streets to protest against government
Protesters call for resignation of government.
Sun, 11 Sep 2022 18:27:05 +0300'Butcher of Bosnia' Ratko Mladic hospitalized: Reports
Mladic was taken to prison hospital after his health deteriorated, says his son Darko Mladic.
Sun, 11 Sep 2022 18:26:13 +0300Ukraine advancing 'dozens of kilometers' against Russian forces: Official
On Aug. 29, Ukraine announces major offensive against its Russian-held southern regions.
Sun, 11 Sep 2022 18:24:13 +0300Europe bigwigs raise serious doubts on Iran’s nuclear deal intentions
France, Germany, and UK call upon Tehran to cooperate in good faith, fully and without delay.
Sun, 11 Sep 2022 18:22:56 +0300Far-right party eyes major win in Sweden's elections
Polls say far-right Sweden Democrats could emerge as 2nd-largest party in parliament.
Sun, 11 Sep 2022 18:21:32 +0300Flood-ravaged Pakistan bracing for secondary disasters
Food insecurity, infrastructure repair, house reconstruction viewed as 3 major short-term challenges.
Sun, 11 Sep 2022 18:07:58 +0300Germany, France, with US, Türkiye support wants to solve Kosovo issue: Serbian president
US to send military aid to Albania, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Croatia, Kosovo against possible Russian aggression, says Aleksandar Vucic.
Sun, 11 Sep 2022 18:06:50 +0300Operations at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant completely halted: Ukraine
Last reactor of Europe's largest nuclear plant disconnected from power grid, says Ukrainian agency.
Sun, 11 Sep 2022 18:05:42 +0300Magnitude-7.6 earthquake jolts Papua New Guinea
No reports of casualties, damages, says US Geological Survey.
Sun, 11 Sep 2022 18:03:57 +0300Greek prime minister announces relief measures of up to $5.6 billion
Extra aid will be given to 2.3 million vulnerable citizens while energy subsidies will increase to $304 million.
Sun, 11 Sep 2022 18:02:33 +0300Swedish Centre Party leader accuses Liberal head of ‘collaborating with former Nazis’ in debate
Annie Loof criticizes Johan Perhson for willingness to work with far-right Sweden Democrats.
Sun, 11 Sep 2022 17:58:45 +0300Pakistan thanks Türkiye for humanitarian aid to flood victims
In phone call, Pakistani premier briefs Turkish President Erdogan about relief activities for flood victims.
Sat, 10 Sep 2022 18:37:38 +0300Turkish Airlines sets new bar in international travel capacity
Turkish flag carrier became 'world's biggest network carrier' in terms of seat capacity on international flights in August.
Sat, 10 Sep 2022 18:36:18 +0300UN chief reiterates 'urgent' steps to mitigate climate change disasters
'This is not matter of solidarity, but of justice,' says Antonio Guterres as he visits Pakistan's flood-hit areas.
Sat, 10 Sep 2022 18:34:40 +0300Biden requesting over $9B from Congress to aid Ukraine
Additional funding sought to fund ongoing military intelligence support, address domestic energy supply, says White House.
Sat, 10 Sep 2022 18:32:24 +0300Confidential NATO documents stolen from Portugal being sold on dark web: Report
Anonymous sources told Portugal’s Diario de Noticias that the leak is considered ‘extremely serious’.
Sat, 10 Sep 2022 18:30:51 +0300War-driven energy crisis makes Germans poorer: Study
Country's energy import bill projected to hike by $122.5B this year, another $136B next year.
Sat, 10 Sep 2022 18:29:25 +0300NATO condemns cyberattack on Albania
Allies pledge support to counter 'malicious cyber activities'.
Sat, 10 Sep 2022 18:28:13 +0300UN report on rights violations against ethnic Uyghurs 'confirms Türkiye's concerns'
Important to acknowledge UN's findings, evaluations, says Foreign Ministry spokesman.
Sat, 10 Sep 2022 18:27:07 +0300Top US diplomat pays unannounced visit to Kyiv in support of Ukraine
Antony Blinken meets with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
Sat, 10 Sep 2022 18:24:46 +0300Greek journalists reiterate government fully responsible for ‘illegal surveillance’
Greek media claims intelligence service destroyed surveillance files of journalist, main opposition party leader.
Sat, 10 Sep 2022 18:22:45 +0300Europe records hottest summer in history
Temperature exceeds 2-decade average by 1.34 degrees Celsius, according to EU satellite service.
Sat, 10 Sep 2022 18:20:17 +0300Japanese carmakers Nissan, Honda ramp up battery purchase
Nissan to acquire shares in Japanese automotive lithium-ion battery maker, Honda to set up joint venture with Chinese partners for battery procurement.
Sat, 10 Sep 2022 18:06:36 +0300Charles III formally proclaimed Britain's king
I am deeply aware of deep inheritance, grave duties, responsibilities passed to me, says new British monarch.
Fri, 09 Sep 2022 19:29:58 +0300Pakistan floods interrupt education of 3.5M children: UN
Vast swaths of country remain inundated as access to health care limited, says UN humanitarian affairs office.
Fri, 09 Sep 2022 19:28:41 +0300US sanctions Iran's Intelligence Ministry, its chief over cyber activities
Tresuary says group named MuddyWater conducting cyber campaigns since 2018.
Fri, 09 Sep 2022 19:27:09 +0300Putin urges UN to increase deliveries of Ukraine's grain to poorest countries
Putin says Russia ready to supply fertilizers stuck in European ports to developing countries through free transfer.
Fri, 09 Sep 2022 19:25:50 +0300NATO support makes ‘huge difference’ in Ukraine’s fight against Russia: Alliance chief
Moscow-Kyiv war enters ‘critical phase’ as Ukraine regains territory from Russia, says Jens Stoltenberg.
Fri, 09 Sep 2022 19:24:12 +0300Top US diplomat rules out agreeing with Iran on deal that fails to meet basic demands
Iran’s latest response to draft proposal ‘takes us backward,’ says US secretary of state.
Fri, 09 Sep 2022 19:21:14 +0300Russia's war in Ukraine 'at another key moment': US secretary of defense
Allies must sustain Ukraine's 'brave defenders for the long haul,' Lloyd Austin says.
Fri, 09 Sep 2022 19:19:43 +0300Flood causes over $30B in damages: Pakistan tells UN chief
Guterres pledges to assist in organizing conference to fund after Islamabad completes assessment as damages far greater than previous calamities.
Fri, 09 Sep 2022 19:17:58 +0300Russian attacks kill 5 in eastern Ukraine: Official
10 others also wounded in attacks in Kharkiv region, says local official.
Fri, 09 Sep 2022 19:15:20 +0300Russia declares Romanian diplomat persona non grata
Russian Foreign Ministry says step taken in response to expulsion of Russian diplomat from Bucharest.
Fri, 09 Sep 2022 19:13:33 +03001,000 migrants died trying to reach Spain’s Canary Islands this year
'We haven’t even gone through the toughest time of year yet,' says government adviser.
Fri, 09 Sep 2022 19:11:03 +0300Türkiye achieves highest ranking in UN Human Development Index for 3rd year in row
Türkiye ranks 48th among 191 countries in 2022 Human Development Index, according to latest report by UN Development Program.
Fri, 09 Sep 2022 19:09:07 +0300Rohingya plea for education to deter risks of becoming a lost generation
Only education can ensure future leadership for survival as nation, says father of 3.
Fri, 09 Sep 2022 19:07:04 +0300Can Iran ease Europe’s energy crunch amid Ukraine war?
Iran says it is ready to meet Europe’s energy needs, but experts say supplying gas not yet feasible.