World Bulletin
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 18:26:27 +0300EU’s Borrell condemns point-blank shooting of Palestinian in West Bank
Israeli soldier shot Palestinian youth at point blank in Huwara town.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 18:15:16 +0300Libya’s Dbeibeh welcomes UN call for holding elections
UN envoy calls on Libya’s political actors to create conditions for holding free, fair elections.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 17:58:00 +0300Indonesia raises alert level to highest as Semeru volcano erupts
People in affected areas evacuated, says National Disaster Management Agency.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 17:43:13 +0300Moldova to purchase 5.7M cubic meters of natural gas from Russia amid energy crisis
Moldova’s natural gas company to also purchase 3.5 million cubic meters of natural gas from local supplier, says company head.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 17:26:06 +0300OPEC+ agrees to continue output cut
Decision comes day before EU ban, price cap on Russian oil exports comes into force.
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 17:09:57 +0300Morality police suspended 'from where it was formed': Iran’s judiciary
Iran rocked by sweeping protests over woman’s death in police custody.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 18:29:00 +0300G7, Australia join EU on Russian oil price cap
Consensus reached on maximum price per barrel for seaborne Russian-origin crude oil.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 18:23:00 +0300Elon Musk releases internal Twitter files on Hunter Biden laptop scandal article
Threads point to employees burying potential 'smoking gun' story on son of US president during 2020 elections.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 18:17:00 +0300China eases some COVID-19 restrictions in major cities
Strict restrictions gradually easing following mass protests in several cities against 'zero-COVID-19' lockdown policy.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 18:08:00 +0300Ukrainian foreign minister holds meeting amid 'threats' to country's diplomats
Dmytro Kuleba says Ukraine's diplomatic missions in 12 countries received 'threats'.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 18:02:31 +0300Türkiye, UAE will show rise of East to world, says official
The 2 countries are taking joint steps in trade, industry, technology, and agriculture, says Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 18:00:44 +0300UN calls for renewal of cross-border aid operations into Syria's northwest
'Nothing really can replace our cross border operations,' says UN spokesperson.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 17:59:23 +0300US welcomes EU price cap deal on Russian oil
'A price cap will help limit Mr. Putin's ability to profiteer off the oil market,' says National Security Council spokesperson.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 17:57:32 +0300South Africa's ruling party postpones meeting to decide president's fate amid graft accusations
Cyril Ramaphosa skips National Executive Committee meeting of African National Congress even as he seeks reelection later this month as party chief.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 17:54:53 +0300FBI director says TikTok 'national security concern' for US
Beijing administration could use data collected through Tiktok on users for 'traditional espionage operations,' says Chris Wray.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 17:50:31 +0300Kenyan president suspends 4 election commissioners who disputed his win
Commissioners had disputed outcome of presidential elections held this August, sought re-run of polls.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 17:48:53 +0300US, UN, Saudi officials hold talks in Riyadh for extension of truce in Yemen
Talks also include efforts on issue of FSO Safer tanker.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 17:46:49 +0300Turkish president says will 'definitely' complete 30-km-deep security corridor
'Attacks will not dampen our resolve,' says Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 17:44:16 +0300Spain warns EU leaders that letter bombs ‘could be related’ to war in Ukraine
Explosive packages were sent to 6 high-profile targets over past week.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:37:36 +0300A threat multiplier: Climate change and migration
In addition to its long term impacts, climate change could also act as threat multiplier, worsening economic conditions, political tensions, adding to impacts of existing conflicts on displacement.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:34:46 +030050M people living in modern slavery in 2021, figures show
Latest global estimates show marked rise in number of people in modern slavery in last 5 years.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:27:22 +0300Ukraine making major gains, but we should not underestimate Russia, NATO chief warns
Stoltenberg says NATO allies will continue to provide military support to Ukraine, delivering advanced weapons systems to Kyiv.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:25:33 +0300Netanyahu slams Trump for inviting antisemitic guests to dinner
1st criticism to date from Netanyahu to his strong ally former US President Donald Trump.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:19:05 +0300EU respects China’s sovereignty, says European Council president
Charles Michel meets President Xi in Beijing, says EU will not interfere in China’s domestic affairs.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:17:33 +0300Azerbaijan slams new French parliamentary resolution as ‘provocation’
Resolution undermines normalization process between Baku, Yerevan, says Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:12:00 +0300Panel probing robbery at South African president's farm submits report to parliament
Over $4M reportedly stolen from Cyril Ramaphosa’s private game farm, which he did not report to police.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:03:47 +0300Türkiye warns allied countries not to support PKK terror group: Defense chief
Regarding US statements on Türkiye's possible Syria ground operation, Hulusi Akar says: 'We explained our sensitivities, we want promises to be kept'.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:49:21 +0300Venezuela's Maduro says granting US licenses to Chevron 'not enough'
President calls for total lifting of sanctions.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:32:00 +0300Ukraine is preparing countermeasure against Russian intentions: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian president also hails Germany’s decision to recognize Stalin’s Holodomor famine as genocide of Ukrainians.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:18:48 +0300Apple never considered removing Twitter app, Musk says after meeting Tim Cook
Elon Musk says he met Apple CEO at Apple headquarters in California, had 'good conversation'.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:07:11 +0300Decline of trust subjects OSCE to existential crisis: Turkish foreign minister
International order is again dominated by zero-sum approaches, Mevlut Cavusoglu laments at OSCE Ministerial Council in Poland.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:00:07 +0300Press agenda on December 1
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2022.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:33:38 +0300Zelenskyy, global fundraising envoys discuss Ukraine support measures
'We must preserve unity of the world in supporting Ukraine to get through difficult period,' says Ukrainian president.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:31:50 +0300UK pushing China out of new nuclear project
Government announcement of ousting China from Sizewell project comes after Rishi Sunak says 'golden era' between UK and China is over.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:29:16 +0300Türkiye seeing peak numbers in tourism: President
Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Türkiye is suitable for the development and growth of tourism sector with all its regions, cities.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:27:43 +0300Ukraine gets another multiple launch rocket system from France
French military support 'visible result of the friendship' between Zelenskyy, Macron, says Ukrainian defense minister.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:26:46 +0300No dessert for schoolchildren in French community due to inflation
Cafeteria’s supplier says he has no other choice due to skyrocketing food industry costs, according to local media.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:25:04 +0300Top Turkish, Swedish, and Finnish diplomats meet amid Nordic countries' bid to join NATO
3 countries reviewed steps taken to address Türkiye’s security concerns and stressed our expectations, says Turkish foreign minister.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:23:23 +0300Kazakh, French leaders focus on trade, economic relations in Paris meeting
Presidents also exchange views on strengthening cultural ties, discuss issues on international agenda, situation in Central Asia.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:17:07 +0300Russia pursuing extensive energy cooperation with China: Deputy premier
Moscow, Beijing working on initiatives to avoid using SWIFT system for bilateral payments, says Alexander Novak.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:10:11 +0300Racism is crime, not opinion, says French lawmaker
Millions of French people felt hurt, Carlos Martens Bilongo tells Anadolu Agency after being target of racial abuse at parliament.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:03:36 +0300Qatar to supply LNG to Germany under 15-year contract
Over 2 million tons of LNG will be supplied, with the first shipment scheduled for 2026, according to Qatar's state news agency.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:51:43 +0300Ukraine's first lady to address UK lawmakers
Olena Zelenska visited Downing Street on Monday.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:45:04 +0300Energy crisis threatens drinking water in Germany
High energy prices, compromised supply chains trigger shortage of chemicals used in wastewater treatment, warns industry association.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 09:00:33 +0300Press agenda on November 29
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022.
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:37:06 +0300Germany suffers supply shortages for 299 drugs
80% of drugs sold in Germany are generics produced in China and India.
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:35:53 +0300Türkiye may appoint ambassador to Egypt in near future
Top Turkish, Swedish, Finnish diplomats to hold trilateral meeting on sidelines of NATO meeting in Bucharest, Turkish foreign minister announces.
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:33:58 +0300NATO foreign ministers to discuss provision of new weapons for Kyiv: Top Ukrainian diplomat
Dmytro Kuleba says he will also travel to Polish city of Lodz for meeting of OSCE Ministerial Council.
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:32:08 +0300Moscow summons Norwegian envoy over detentions, trials against Russian citizens
Sentences against Russian citizens politically motivated, claims Foreign Ministry.
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:25:51 +0300Railway strike causes travel chaos in Austria
Employees of main national railway operator go on strike to demand pay rise averaging 12%.
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:19:13 +0300Spanish forces, Europol bust drug trafficking 'super-cartel'
Cartel was behind estimated one-third of total cocaine market in Europe, says Spanish Civil Guard.
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:12:48 +0300BBC says Chinese police assaulted, arrested its reporter at Shanghai protest
Ed Lawrence was beaten, kicked by police during arrest, says British broadcaster.
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:07:33 +0300Strategy to boost economic growth direly needed: Muslim bloc chief
Muslim bloc ‘must strive to remove barriers against intra-trade of OIC member states,’ says top official in Istanbul.
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:06:19 +0300Russia reorienting its exports, imports to new markets amid crisis in int'l trade: Putin
76 out of 89 constituent entities of Russia established direct trade, economic ties with Kazakh partners, says Russian president.
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:58:51 +0300Assad regime cuts off fuel to YPG/PKK-occupied neighborhoods in Aleppo
YPG/PKK terrorist group seeks dominance in region.
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:51:16 +0300Rohingya Muslims stuck between Myanmar’s military junta, rebel Arakan Army
Effect of military coup in country led to even more pressure on Rohingya after decades of oppression, says Arakanese activist.
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:49:33 +0300Iran summons German envoy over UN rights council resolution
Iran rocked by sweeping protests in recent months over death of woman in police custody.
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:42:56 +0300Ukraine's president says Russia preparing new strikes
'The coming week could be as hard as the one that has passed,' says Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:36:06 +0300Türkiye, Turkmenistan agree to work together more closely
Foreign ministers hail strong ties between two countries during joint press conference in Ankara.
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 09:00:45 +0300Press agenda on November 28
Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency’s English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Nov. 28, 2022.
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 18:27:40 +0300Türkiye 'neutralizes' 13 PKK terrorists in northern Iraq operation over past 2 days
480 terrorists have been ‘neutralized’ since start of Operation Claw-Lock in April, says Türkiye’s national defense minister.
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 18:09:59 +0300Swedish activists sue government over 'insufficient' climate policy
'Today on Black Friday is the perfect day to sue state over its insufficient climate policies,' says Greta Thunberg.
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 18:01:01 +0300Unpacking outcomes of UN Climate Change Conference in Egypt
Incorporating loss, damage in COP27 document is big win but experts see gaps from failure to address payment mechanisms, to absence of policy on fossil fuels.
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 17:42:00 +0300Pakistani premier eyes 'collective research, pooling of resources' with Türkiye
On relations with US, China, Sharif tells Anadolu Agency inter-state relations 'should be based on mutual respect'.
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 17:36:45 +0300We are creating system to stop aggression, guarantee long-term security: Ukrainian president
About 12M tons of food sent to world market from 3 Black Sea ports, says Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Sun, 27 Nov 2022 17:17:25 +0300Electricity consumption curbs take effect across Ukraine
As of 11.00 a.m. (0900GMT), power shortage in Ukraine's energy system amounts to 20%, says national energy operator.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 18:37:15 +0300Turkish engineering, consultancy, architecture firms undertakes $2.9 billion in overseas projects
‘We have six firms from Türkiye ranked in the first 225 in the Engineering News-Record list,’ says head of industry association at Int’l Engineering Forum.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 18:35:52 +0300Ankara’s security concerns to be addressed as part of memorandum for Nordic nations’ NATO bids: Swedish premier
Sweden in contact with Türkiye about new terror law, says Ulf Kristersson.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 18:34:39 +0300Russian, Azerbaijani presidents speak over phone on Nagorno-Karabakh
Vladimir Putin, Ilham Aliyev discuss implementation of trilateral agreements on South Caucasus region.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 18:28:38 +0300US deploys MQ-9 Reaper drones to Greece
Drones deployed to Larissa Air Base.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 18:27:13 +0300Türkiye says normalization with Egypt continues
Normalization of ties between Ankara, Cairo continues with common will, mutual interests of both sides, says vice president.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 18:25:35 +0300German chancellor slams Iran's ramped up uranium enrichment
It is important to do 'everything possible to ensure that Iran does not get a nuclear bomb or missile systems with which to transport it,' Scholz says.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 18:19:01 +0300Tesla recalls almost 67,700 vehicles in China due to software issues
Electric car manufacturer sells record 83,135 vehicles in China in September.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 18:15:59 +0300'Halal economy has a very bright future': US-based economist
Benefits of halal products, services should be touted to the public, says Mohammad Kabir Hassan.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 18:14:20 +0300Philippines receives 2 new Turkish-made Atak helicopters
Turkish Aerospace Industries sent 3rd, 4th helicopters to Philippines under contract which will make six deliveries.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 18:13:05 +0300Germany to label starvation of Ukrainians under Stalin ‘genocide’: Report
Parliament to vote on resolution next week to declare Holodomor tragedy ‘genocide’ and ‘crime against humanity’ Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung reports.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 18:10:13 +0300Migrant rescue operations cannot be operated under ‘wild, wild, West situation’: EU official
‘We need to bring some normality into the migration debate,’ Margaritis Schinas says following extraordinary meeting.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 18:08:10 +030090% of hospitals in Netherlands at risk of loss-making
Health Ministry rejects hospitals' request to increase charge to generate more income.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 18:07:48 +0300Kanye West says he is running for US president in 2024
American rapper reportedly asks Donald Trump, former US president, to be his vice president.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 18:05:24 +0300Pakistan, Türkiye promoting defense ties for peace not for war, says Premier Sharif
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurate 3rd of 4th MILGEM corvette ships at Istanbul Shipyard.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 18:04:04 +0300Former British soldier convicted of manslaughter in 1988
David Holden becomes first veteran to be convicted of offense since 1998 Good Friday Agreement.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 18:02:44 +0300Displaced Syrians stage protests against YPG/PKK near Türkiye-Syria border
Protesters urge Turkish army to clear Tal Rifat of terrorists.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 17:58:50 +0300Turkish-made MILGEM ships to boost our defense: Pakistan's naval chief
Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi says corvette ships built for Pakistan Navy are equipped with surface-to-surface, surface-to-air weapon systems.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 17:57:20 +0300Azerbaijan summons Dutch envoy over war crimes claims
Pauline Eizema summoned by Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry over letter sent to Dutch parliament by Netherlands' deputy premier.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 17:55:42 +0300China records over 31,000 new COVID-19 cases, including more than 3,000 with symptoms
1,893 more patients recover from coronavirus, says China's National Health Commission.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 17:53:25 +0300Greek surveillance scandal bigger than Watergate: EU rapporteur
It is in Greek government’s interest to investigate allegations, which are supported by evidence, says Sophie in 't Veld.
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 17:48:31 +0300Türkiye determined to make borders safe via anti-terror operations: President
Turkish forces to secure country's borders with step-by-step operations, says Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 18:36:52 +0300Russia to France: Africa can speak for itself, doesn't need Paris' 'mediation services'
UK should publicly reveal how many British spies work in Russia, says Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 18:33:56 +0300Ukraine proposes UN adopts resolution condemning all forms of 'energy terror'
Russia should be barred from voting on 'issues of its aggression,' Ukrainian president tells Security Council.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 18:32:50 +0300Over 70,000 university staff go on 3-day strike in UK
Teachers in Scotland also join country's biggest-ever university strike.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 18:31:40 +0300Record number of US shoppers expected during Thanksgiving weekend despite soaring inflation
Sales during holiday season estimated to grow 6% - 8% to $942.6B - $960.4B.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 18:25:13 +0300Pentagon says Turkish airstrikes threatened US personnel in northern Syria
US recognizes Türkiye’s legitimate security concerns, says Pentagon spokesman.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 18:18:48 +0300Maduro government to resume talks with Venezuelan opposition
Lifting of US sanctions and 2024 presidential elections among issues to be discussed.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 18:12:18 +0300War in Ukraine to end at negotiation table, not on battlefield: Turkish foreign minister
'We do not think it will end with military gains on the ground,' Mevlut Cavusoglu says at conference in capital Ankara.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 18:05:50 +0300Ukraine says power units of 4 nuclear plants automatically disconnected due to frequency decrease
Radiation background at sites, adjacent territories has not changed, says Ukraine's national nuclear energy company.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 17:58:20 +0300Russia calls on UN to assess shooting of Russian war prisoners
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman says UN is 'hiding behind common phrases'.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 17:53:28 +0300Anwar Ibrahim sworn in as Malaysia's 10th prime minister
It is still unclear with whom Ibrahim will form a coalition government.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:00:30 +0300Press agenda on November 24
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022.
Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:33:59 +0300German-Iranian ties in freefall amid Berlin’s support for pro-freedom protests
Experts warn of worsening bilateral relations if protests escalate further in coming weeks.
Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:25:00 +0300Ukraine's security service raids monastery in capital Kyiv
Security measures also implemented at Korets Holy Trinity Monastery, premises of Sarnenskyi-Polska Eparchy in Rivne region.