From time to time something erupts, says Josep Borrell, adding that 'every day is as intense as the previous one'.

US president last met Muhammed bin Salman on July 15 in Jeddah.

8 prisoners died in clashes and fire at Tehran’s Evin prison.

Workers in transport, education, health, and agriculture plan to heed unions' call for general mobilization.

Ignoring previous bilateral negotiations, proposing ‘unrealistic’ checkpoint options ‘not good policy,’ says Foreign Ministry.

Dmitry Medvedev says Israeli arms deliveries to Ukraine will destroy its relations with Russia.

Amid ongoing global crises, Turkic region's importance for global stability, prosperity rose even more, says Mevlut Cavusoglu.

European Commission blocks transfers of national recovery funds to Poland, arguing that Warsaw is still failing to meet EU conditions.

Military drills aim to monitor North Korea movement, maintaining emergency response posture.

Ukrainian soldiers to soon be assigned to French units for several weeks, according to Sebastien Lecornu.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf ahead of rivals in multiple constituencies, unofficial results show.

At least 4 explosions heard in capital, says mayor.

Escalating violence at settlements often attributed to turf wars among rival factions.

New airport capable of receiving 3.5 million passengers annually, according to Iraqi officials.

Iraq, Iran seek to strengthen joint cooperation.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022.

Nearly 51M people fell below poverty line in 1st 3 months of Moscow-Kyiv war which started in February.

Opening 20th National Congress of Chinese Communist Party, Xi advocates ‘one country, two systems’ policy.

At least 110 miners were working in shaft when explosion occurred.

About 30% of France’s gas stations still experiencing temporary shortages.

European Union mulls sanctions on Iran over Mahsa Amini's death in police custody.

Opponents accuse Tunisian president of staging ‘coup’.

Unregulated shadow banking sector, medium-size and large companies hold much of debt, risk in world economy, says Douglas Diamond, winner of 2022 Nobel Prize in Economics.

New Iraqi government being formed by Prime Minister-designate Mohammad Shia al-Sudani.

Sudan has been in turmoil since last year.

Economic, political stability, continuity, generational change to be focus of 2-day summit, says expert.

Prime minister's office says US president's remarks 'factually incorrect and misleading'.

We have to continue to provide arms to Ukraine for 'as much as needed and for as long as needed,' says Josep Borrell.

At least 41 workers lost their lives in Amasra district of northern Bartin province.

Ukrainian foreign minister also conveys condolences to his Turkish counterpart over mine blast in northern Türkiye, say diplomatic sources.

Energy infrastructure facilities damaged due to attacks in Zaporizhzhia, says Ukrainian official.

International Committee of Red Cross has sought access to prisoners of war since beginning of war in Ukraine.

Türkiye is one of the US' 'longest-standing and important NATO allies,' says US deputy assistant secretary of state.

Hungarian Prime Minister Orban urges Russia, Ukraine to start peace talks as soon as possible.

Moscow remains open to peace talks with Ukraine, not aiming to destroy Ukraine, Russian leader says.

Turkish president, Qatari emir co-chair 8th meeting of Supreme Strategic Committee in Istanbul.

Russian president speaks at 1st ever meeting in Russia-Central Asia format.

Russian president says payments in national currencies will facilitate reciprocal investments, expand capital market of regional bloc, deepen economic integration.

Türkiye and Russia have extremely good relations in field of energy, Novak says.

French energy company accused of being involved in refueling of Russian warplanes, a charge firm denies.

Liberals and Christian Democrats to be part of coalition, Sweden Democrats to have cooperative role.

US commercial crude oil inventories increase 2.3% during week ending Oct. 7.

1,509 irregular immigration attempts aborted since the beginning of 2022, say Tunisian authorities.

Earlier, President Nicolos Maduro says death toll could reach 100.

There has to be recognition that nuclear plant can't be military target, says Rafael Mariano Grossi.

'We are not only deeply disappointed in that, we think it's short-sighted,' says top diplomat.

More than 700 children suffered severe acute malnutrition this year, says UN official.

Born in Sulaymaniyah, Abdul Latif Rashid was elected as president on Thursday by Iraq's parliament.

Lloyd Austin thanks Spanish government for offering missile launchers to Ukraine.

With 2nd largest army in NATO, Türkiye contributes greatly to Euro-Atlantic security, says Hulusi Akar.

Ilham Aliyev says Baku made constructive proposals for achieving regional peace.

Saudi Arabia knew cut 'would increase Russian revenues and blunt the effectiveness of sanctions,' says White House.

Putin would cross ‘very important line’ even if Russia deployed ‘a smaller nuclear arm,’ says Stoltenberg.

11 others wounded under treatment, rescue mission completed.

'The country that benefits the most from this 2 million barrel cut is Russia,' says National Security Council spokesman.

Putin would cross ‘very important line’ even if Russia deployed ‘a smaller nuclear arm,’ says Stoltenberg.

2022 Global Hunger Index report shows hunger at alarming level in Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Madagascar, Yemen.

Habitat loss, invasive species, pollution, climate change among key factors for decline, according to World Wildlife Foundation report.

Ankara says the decree renewed on Oct 12 includes 'baseless allegations and accusations'.

Missiles to be used with US-ground-launch system.

Participating countries buy together air defense equipment, missiles to strengthen NATO capabilities.

Since 2014, Kenya has been taking huge loans from China to fund infrastructure projects, some controversial.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Vladimir Putin hold closed-door meeting on sidelines of CICA summit in Kazakh capital.

Tens of thousands of victims still live in squalor and disease in flood-hit areas.

Polish operator says there are 'no signs of any third-party interference' from leak in Druzhba pipeline.

Ankara also determined to strengthen Istanbul grain agreement, says Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022.

EU to watch closely for foreign policy course changes by China after country's 20th party congress, says EU Commission chief.

Belgium does not want to become attractive for refugees, says activist.

Government is becoming dangerous for Greek national interests, says main opposition SYRIZA-PS.

Indicators rising again in Europe suggesting another wave of infections, says UN health body, European officials.

Greece’s defense spending per person stands at a whopping $730 as of 2022..

Shipments from Ukrainian ports continue as planned, says Turkish National Defense Ministry.

Lebanon views US draft for maritime border deal with Israel as ‘satisfactory’.

At least 422 children have also been killed by Russian attacks since start of war this February, say Ukrainian prosecutors.

NATO's 'top priority' is to strengthen Ukraine's air defenses, says alliance chief.

Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry summons US charge d'affaires, demands investigation.

'No crisis' in Russian-led intergovernmental military alliance, Kazakh defense chief says after abrupt cancellation of drills by neighboring Kyrgyzstan.

Russian president suggests making TurkStream pipeline principal route for deliveries of Russian gas to Europe.

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

Walkouts at TotalEnergies, Esso-ExxonMobil refineries to continue, announces union CGT.

Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov says all targets in new massive strike are hit.

Praising Ankara on hosting 3.8M Syrian refugees, Angela Merkel says Türkiye took on greater burden than Germany.

Shipments from Ukrainian ports continue as planned, says Turkish National Defense Ministry.

Natural gas, photovoltaic energy harnessed to fill gap.

Possibility of talks between Russia and West may be discussed during the meeting, Lavrov says.

Sergey Shoygu instructs holding more trainings at night time, involve experienced officers in preparation of recruits.

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

US to 'provide unwavering economic, humanitarian, and security assistance so Ukraine can defend itself,' says top diplomat.

Jens Stoltenberg condemns Russia for indiscriminate attacks, targeting civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.

Russian oil imports to be decreased to 10% of initial amount by end of year.

Russian president accuses Ukrainian intelligence of orchestrating Kerch bridge attack, targeting Russian energy infrastructure.

This year's Nobel Prize laureates in economic sciences 'have demonstrated the importance of preventing widespread bank collapses,' says Swedish Academy.

Targeting urban areas, civilians ‘have no place in 21st century,’ says Josep Borrell.

Ankara, Kyiv coordinated efforts to mobilize response in UN on Russian missile strikes, says Ukrainian foreign minister.

Zelenskyy also discussed with French counterpart need to strengthen Ukraine's air defense.

Cyber security chief was founding president of German cyber security association which allegedly has ties to Russian secret service, local media reports.

Decision made to counter 'threats' on western borders of Russia, Belarus, says Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

First shipment of relief goods dispatched to Pakistan from John F. Kennedy Airport.

'Russian attacks damage 11 critical infrastructure sites across 8 regions of Ukraine,' says country's premier.