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Mon, 27 Dec 2021 17:35:12 +0300Turkey’s mid-range air defense system ready to enter inventory
Hisar O+ successfully hits high-altitude high-speed target, says head of Defense Industries Presidency.
Mon, 27 Dec 2021 17:33:14 +0300Omicron infections surge to 35 in Palestinian territories
One infection reported in Gaza.
Mon, 27 Dec 2021 17:31:38 +0300Protesters close Baghdad's Green Zone ahead of verdict on vote results
Protest comes hours before verdict by Federal Court on vote results.
Mon, 27 Dec 2021 17:22:33 +0300German hospitals face staffing crisis amid omicron threat
Financial problems, critical staffing shortage are putting hospitals under enormous strain, according to new report.
Mon, 27 Dec 2021 17:20:52 +0300Sudan’s Hamdok expected to resign ‘soon’
Sudan has been in turmoil since Oct. 25 military takeover.
Mon, 27 Dec 2021 17:19:09 +0300Latest Spider-Man movie tops $1B at global box office
Spider-Man: No Way Home has become 1st film to hit $1B mark during pandemic.
Mon, 27 Dec 2021 13:32:30 +0300US calls for credible, rapid conclusion of Somali elections
US remains committed to supporting peace, stability in Somalia, says State Department spokesman Ned Price.
Mon, 27 Dec 2021 13:30:36 +03002 Chinese astronauts hold spacewalk
It is 4th spacewalk by Chinese astronauts building country’s 1st space station.
Mon, 27 Dec 2021 13:13:49 +0300Coronavirus cases in China see over 20-month high
Northwestern Xi'an city sees jump in COVID-19 cases.
Mon, 27 Dec 2021 13:11:50 +0300Turkish, Armenian special envoys to meet in Moscow
Roadmap towards normalizing ties to be addressed during 1st meeting, says Turkish foreign minister.
Mon, 27 Dec 2021 13:10:16 +0300Death toll from Philippines typhoon climbs to 389
64 missing, 1,146 injured in Typhoon Rai that damaged many parts of archipelago country.
Mon, 27 Dec 2021 09:18:13 +0300UN ‘horrified’ over reports of Myanmar attack in which 35 civilians slain
Humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths says attacks against civilians prohibited under international law.
Mon, 27 Dec 2021 09:15:45 +0300Somali president suspends prime minister over alleged corruption
President also suspends navy chief.
Mon, 27 Dec 2021 09:13:29 +0300Press agenda on December 27
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 21:36:12 +0300Senior security official among 4 killed in Somali capital blast
Terror group al-Shabaab claims responsibility for attack in Mogadishu's Daynile district.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 21:34:53 +0300Palestinian resistance groups launch military drill in Gaza
Factions say military training aims to exchange expertise, enhance combat preparedness.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 21:33:18 +0300Death toll from Malaysia's floods rises to 47
Police say search efforts underway for 5 missing people: Local media.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 21:31:51 +0300Former Greek President Karolos Papoulias dies at 92
Papoulias was president of Greece between 2005-2015, also had 2 stints as foreign minister.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 21:30:45 +0300UAE plans to stop monopoly of key business families: Report
Move latest effort by Emirati government to promote competition, attract foreign investments.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 21:29:13 +0300Palestine condemns Israeli settler violence in West Bank
Israeli settlers have stepped up their attacks on Palestinian towns in recent days.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 21:26:30 +0300UN airport terminal in Somalia's capital closed over 'countless violations, breaches'
Somalia says UN flights neglect procedures, carry people with no or incomplete documents, accuses contractors of smuggling.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 21:22:41 +0300Most UK voters believe Brexit has gone badly: Poll
6 in 10 people believe Brexit has gone badly or worse than they expected, according to survey.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 21:19:47 +0300New cold war and Taliban takeover among key geostrategic developments of 2021
While global order fails to address pandemic collectively, reproaching iMiddle East brought good news in 2021.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 21:17:17 +0300At least 9 Daesh/ISIS suspects caught in Turkey
Suspects nabbed in simultaneous raids across Istanbul, say security sources.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 21:15:14 +0300Turkish clothing quality allures Cameroonian importers
Online stores in Cameroon boast quality of their products because they come from Turkey.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 21:13:58 +0300‘Turkey has suffered most from disinformation campaigns’
Turkey is ranked 1st in world in terms of being exposed to fake news, says communications director.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 21:08:02 +0300Popular Malian student in Turkey offers help to international students
Tidie Traore helpfulness offers great opportunity for university, foreign students, says school official.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 21:06:41 +0300Russian, Egyptian presidents discuss Libya via telephone
Vladimir Putin, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi agree to increase work, coordination to solve crisis in Libya.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 21:05:16 +0300Istanbul key to 2023 elections, says Turkish president
Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Istanbul to be 'locomotive' of his Justice and Development (AK) Party in 2023 elections.
Sun, 26 Dec 2021 21:02:53 +0300World leaders mourn passing of South Africa’s anti-apartheid hero Desmond Tutu
Nobel laureate died in Cape Town.
Sat, 25 Dec 2021 19:37:15 +0300Recent military drill 'serious warning' to Israel, say Iran's military officials
Iran's military drill comes after threats by Israeli officials to strike Iran's nuclear sites.
Sat, 25 Dec 2021 19:34:08 +0300Russia summons Ukraine's charge d'affaires after Molotov cocktail hit Russian Consulate
Russian Foreign Ministry demands Ukraine fulfill obligations under Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
Sat, 25 Dec 2021 19:31:31 +0300After more than 3 months, Spain's La Palma volcano eruption officially declared over
'This is the best Christmas present possible,' says Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
Sat, 25 Dec 2021 19:29:38 +030010 killed in deadly highway accident in south Iran
Roads, highways in southwestern Khuzestan province are prone to accidents.
Sat, 25 Dec 2021 19:27:58 +0300Bosnia's law against genocide denial compatible with EU values, directives
Amendment to law was reaction to monstrous campaign of insulting victims, glorifying criminals, says Sefik Dzaferovic.
Sat, 25 Dec 2021 19:26:18 +0300500 Wagner paramilitaries reportedly enter Mali amid controversy
Russian mercenary group has been criticized by group of 15 European nations, Turkey, among others.
Sat, 25 Dec 2021 19:25:00 +0300Georgian parliament speaker steps down
Kakha Kuchava says will remain part of ruling Georgian Dream party.
Sat, 25 Dec 2021 19:23:09 +0300Afghan withdrawal, Russia tensions placed on NATO agenda in 2021
Possibility of dialogue in relations with Russia expected to be on NATO agenda next year.
Sat, 25 Dec 2021 19:21:17 +0300NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope lifts off on historic quest
World's most powerful space telescope will 'change our understanding of space as we know it,' says NASA.
Sat, 25 Dec 2021 19:19:34 +0300UN urges Sudan to protect protesters, amid rallies for civilian rule
Protesters demand civilian rule.
Sat, 25 Dec 2021 19:18:11 +0300Omicron spreading faster than delta variant: WHO
As of Dec. 22, omicron variant of coronavirus identified in 110 countries, says UN health agency.
Sat, 25 Dec 2021 19:16:57 +0300Pope Francis calls for dialogue in Christmas message
‘Immense tragedies’ in Syria, Yemen ‘being passed over in silence,’ pope deplores.
Sat, 25 Dec 2021 19:15:19 +0300Russia expects US response to proposals on security guarantees in January
Moscow deeply concerned about military exercises, reconnaissance flights, ship movements near its borders, says Kremlin.
Sat, 25 Dec 2021 19:14:14 +0300Internet disrupted in Sudan ahead of protests for civilian rule
Saturday’s protests demand handover of power to civilians.
Sat, 25 Dec 2021 19:12:20 +0300US, Japan prepare draft operation plan for Taiwan contingency: Report
Allies likely to formalize plan in early January meeting of foreign, defense chiefs, reports Japanese media.
Sat, 25 Dec 2021 19:10:29 +0300Inflation year 2021 sees US, Europe failing to cope with rising prices, central banks late to act
People returning to pre-COVID consumption behaviors drastically raised demand amid sluggish supply side reaction with bottlenecks.
Sat, 25 Dec 2021 19:09:07 +0300Western powers demand Libya decide on elections without delay
EU, US urge authorities to maintain momentum to goals of holding credible elections to elect unified government.
Sat, 25 Dec 2021 19:04:58 +0300Morocco extends suspension of commercial flights till Jan. 31
Move comes to stem spread of new wave of pandemic due to highly infectious omicron variant.
Sat, 25 Dec 2021 19:02:05 +0300Price hike dampens Christmas celebration in Zimbabwe
Widening gap between parallel exchange rate and bank rate to US dollar has created serious challenges for Zimbabweans.
Sat, 25 Dec 2021 09:05:16 +0300Press agenda on December 25
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021.
Thu, 23 Dec 2021 18:35:33 +0300EU calls for investigation into rape allegations in Sudan
13 female protesters reportedly exposed to rape, sexual harassment on Sunday.
Thu, 23 Dec 2021 18:33:09 +0300Afghanistan is home for all, Taliban assure minorities
Leaders of Hindu, Sikh communities meet interim deputy premier, seek return of usurped lands.
Thu, 23 Dec 2021 18:30:54 +0300US Navy seizes weapons bound for Yemen rebels
1,400 AK-47 assault rifles, 226,600 ammunition seized from fishing ship.
Thu, 23 Dec 2021 18:26:26 +0300Germany braces for omicron-fueled COVID-19 wave in January
Health minister says omicron has not yet spread rapidly, but it is only a matter of time.
Thu, 23 Dec 2021 18:24:55 +0300Turkey, Qatar ink deal to jointly operate Kabul Airport
Joint committee comprising Turkish, Qatari officials to discuss deal with Afghan interim government, say diplomatic sources.
Thu, 23 Dec 2021 18:21:42 +0300Explosion rocks front of passport office in Afghan capital Kabul
Taliban's interim Interior Ministry says attacker who tried to enter Passport Directorate building was shot dead.
Thu, 23 Dec 2021 18:19:41 +0300Putin denies Russia causing gas crisis in Europe
Russia is only country increasing gas deliveries to Europe, says Russian president.
Thu, 23 Dec 2021 18:16:08 +0300China imposes lockdown ahead of holiday season, Winter Olympics
Northwestern Xi’an city sees spike in local transmission of COVID-19.
Thu, 23 Dec 2021 18:13:20 +0300Iran nuclear deal talks to continue on Monday
Parties to resume negotiations on possible US return to agreement, full compliance with nuclear deal.
Thu, 23 Dec 2021 18:09:21 +0300Germany's import prices see highest annual jump in 47 years
Energy imports 159.5% more expensive year-on-year this November, latest data shows.
Thu, 23 Dec 2021 17:49:38 +0300What is Milorad Dodik's game plan?
Dodik is making the pronouncements on establishing parallel institutions but framing his policy as a return to an 'original Dayton.' He is trying to dismantle the institution-building in post-war Bosnia and bring the country back to 1995.
Thu, 23 Dec 2021 17:11:47 +0300Palestinian president receives US national security adviser
Mahmoud Abbas and Jake Sullivan discuss relations, political developments.
Thu, 23 Dec 2021 09:08:01 +0300Press agenda on December 23
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021.
Wed, 22 Dec 2021 18:03:15 +0300India tests fire short-range ballistic missile
Indigenously developed surface-to-surface ballistic missile 'Pralay’ has range of 150-500 kilometers.
Wed, 22 Dec 2021 18:00:47 +0300Turkey's domestic COVID-19 vaccine Turkovac approved for emergency use
Turkovac will be in widespread use starting next week, says Health Minister Fahrettin Koca.
Wed, 22 Dec 2021 17:56:39 +03002021 was the year of elections across globe
Voters throughout the world cast ballots for general and presidential elections as well as referendums this year.
Wed, 22 Dec 2021 17:53:33 +0300'Russia, US to hold 1st meeting on security guarantees in January'
Foreign minister says Moscow to have separate meetings with NATO countries on security issues.
Wed, 22 Dec 2021 17:51:41 +0300Moroccan NGO condemns Israeli abuses of jailed Palestinian women
32 Palestinian women continue to languish in Israeli prisons.
Wed, 22 Dec 2021 17:50:00 +0300Astana talks mark commitment to Syria's political unity, territorial integrity
At 17th round of talks, parties agree to efforts to improve humanitarian conditions, says Turkish Foreign Ministry.
Wed, 22 Dec 2021 17:45:48 +0300Olaf Scholz: Agenda of Germany’s new leader
Chancellor Scholz has long been front-line politician in Germany, is well known to public.
Wed, 22 Dec 2021 17:42:53 +0300US diplomat remanded in Turkey on suspicion of selling fake passport for $10,000
US diplomat in custody – accredited at US Consulate in Beirut, not in Turkey – was found with $10,000 after selling passport, say police.
Wed, 22 Dec 2021 17:40:43 +0300'Defenders of multilateralism China, Germany must work together for world's future'
Chinese President Xi Jinping holds wide-ranging discussions with new German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Wed, 22 Dec 2021 17:38:57 +0300Israel reports 1st death from omicron variant
Vaccinated 75-year-old man with chronic diseases dies from virus.
Wed, 22 Dec 2021 17:36:56 +0300Russia's Putin discusses security proposal with French, German leaders
Putin speaks to Macron, Scholz about security guarantees, measures for safety of Russia, NATO states.
Wed, 22 Dec 2021 17:35:22 +0300Omicron variant continues spreading worldwide
New strain detected in 106 countries, including UK, South Africa, US, as of Monday, says WHO report.
Wed, 22 Dec 2021 12:35:18 +0300Funds shortage forces UN WFP to cut food aid to Yemen
In January, World Food Program to provide reduced ration of food aid to 8M people, leaving 5M others exposed to famine.
Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:15:57 +0300Press agenda on December 22
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021.
Tue, 21 Dec 2021 18:29:44 +0300Turkey-Iran-Pakistan cargo train restarts after 10-year halt
Istanbul-Tehran-Islamabad freight service was launched in 2009, suspended in 2011.
Tue, 21 Dec 2021 18:11:34 +0300Israeli forces detain 3 Palestinians in West Bank
Nursing mother among detainees.
Tue, 21 Dec 2021 18:08:53 +0300Putin says Russia's proposal on security guarantees 'not ultimatum'
Russia wants to ease tensions through political, diplomatic means, says president.
Tue, 21 Dec 2021 18:04:51 +0300Leading ISIS/Daesh member in Niger killed in airstrike, says France
Soumana Boura was linked to 2020 killing of 6 French aid workers in Niger, says statement by French Defense Ministry.
Tue, 21 Dec 2021 18:03:03 +030017th round of Astana talks on Syria kick off in Kazakhstan
2-day talks to focus on current situation in Syria, delivery of humanitarian aid, exchange of prisoners.
Tue, 21 Dec 2021 18:00:24 +0300Iran’s envoy to Houthis dies of COVID-19
Hasan Irlu airlifted to Tehran last week after contracting COVID19.
Tue, 21 Dec 2021 17:45:05 +0300Palestinian hunger striker faces serious health condition in Israel
Hisham Abu Hawwash, 40, held by Israel without charge of trial.
Tue, 21 Dec 2021 17:42:07 +0300Afghans stage anti-US rally, asking release of Afghanistan's frozen funds
Nearly 600 all-male protesters attend rally, accusing US of inflicting 'economic violence' on Afghans by freezing $9.4B reserves.
Tue, 21 Dec 2021 14:31:48 +0300India begins deploying Russia’s S-400 air defense system on NW border: Report
Indian Air Force deploying S-400 in Punjab state to counter possible threats from Pakistan and China, ANI reports.
Tue, 21 Dec 2021 14:29:45 +030017th round of Astana talks on Syria kick off in Kazakhstan
2-day talks to focus on current situation in Syria, delivery of humanitarian aid, exchange of prisoners.
Tue, 21 Dec 2021 14:27:37 +0300Electoral authority in Honduras confirms winner of presidential election
Left-wing candidate Xiomara Castro set to start 4-year term in January.
Tue, 21 Dec 2021 11:17:26 +0300Turkish lira comeback on President Erdogan's new mechanism to shore up lira
Surprising markets, lira continues to appreciate against dollar, recovering from record low 18.36 to 11.2248
Tue, 21 Dec 2021 09:12:22 +0300Press agenda on December 21
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Mon, 20 Dec 2021 18:25:11 +0300Death toll from powerful Philippines typhoon rises to 375
Authorities say 1.8M affected, 56 still missing after Typhoon Rai, strongest to hit archipelago this year.
Mon, 20 Dec 2021 18:22:44 +0300Leftist Gabriel Boric wins Chile's presidential election
Boric, 35, becomes country's youngest leader after his rival concedes defeat.
Mon, 20 Dec 2021 18:19:45 +0300EU regulator approves Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
European Medicines Agency gives green light for granting marketing license for US-developed jab.
Mon, 20 Dec 2021 18:18:41 +0300Sudan says dozens injured in protests on revolution anniversary
Protests took place on 3rd anniversary of Sudan’s revolution against Omar al-Bashir regime.
Mon, 20 Dec 2021 18:16:56 +0300German doctors warn omicron may push hospitals to limit
Germany declares UK virus variant area, tightens travel rules amid global concern over new strain.
Mon, 20 Dec 2021 18:15:30 +0300For many Palestinians, volunteer work helps build social solidarity
As world marks International Human Solidarity Day, volunteer committee in Nablus helps protect Palestinians from settler attacks.
Mon, 20 Dec 2021 18:13:56 +0300China must be unified with ‘wanderer’ Taiwan, says foreign minister
Taiwan not a chess piece to be used by others, Beijing will fight any threats to sovereignty, security, asserts Wang Yi.
Mon, 20 Dec 2021 17:49:20 +0300Russia waits response to proposal on security guarantees
Russian senior officials say Moscow not received any reaction from Washington yet to its suggestion on talks.
Mon, 20 Dec 2021 17:46:36 +0300Iran's inter-basin transfer to cause social, environmental destruction in Iraq: Expert
Iran's activities in transboundary waters, poor water management directly affect Iraq's water issue, evolving into crisis, says Arife Delibas.
Mon, 20 Dec 2021 17:43:27 +0300World Economic Forum postpones Davos meeting over omicron fears
Global in-person meeting now planned for early summer, says organization.