Around 800 new flights were cancelled in US on Monday following almost 3,000 cancellations during Christmas weekend.

991 irregular migrants, 10 migrant smugglers held in 52 incidents on Dec. 13-25, says Turkish Coast Guard.

UN envoy to Yemen dismayed by country’s “tragic” ending of 2021.

Libyan elections were initially slated for Dec. 24.

Turkey supports Bosnia on EU and NATO path, says Sefik Dzaferovic.

Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin says NATO continues confrontational course towards Russia.

Over 20 injured among passengers en route from capital Bogota to 2nd-largest city Medellin, say reports.

More than 56.8M people have received 1st jab, over 51.4M fully vaccinated, according to Health Ministry.

16-year-old Palestinian migrant rescued by Turkish Coast Guard says Greek border guards took away their phones, money.

Defense ministers hold virtual meet to discuss bilateral relations, regional situation.

Presidential spokesman attends annual MAS-ICNA Convention of Muslims.

'2021 is ending on a tragic note for Yemenis,' UN special envoy says.

House demolitions in Area C are common.

Another body recovered from Sugandha river as search for missing commuters continues, says official.

Fighter jets of military alliance scrambled around 370 times across Europe in 2021 to check unverified flights.

Lions use buy option for Egyptian striker, who joined club in February from Zamalek.

Suspects nabbed in anti-terror operations in central Kayseri province.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021.

Hisar O+ successfully hits high-altitude high-speed target, says head of Defense Industries Presidency.

One infection reported in Gaza.

Protest comes hours before verdict by Federal Court on vote results.

Financial problems, critical staffing shortage are putting hospitals under enormous strain, according to new report.

Sudan has been in turmoil since Oct. 25 military takeover.

Spider-Man: No Way Home has become 1st film to hit $1B mark during pandemic.

US remains committed to supporting peace, stability in Somalia, says State Department spokesman Ned Price.

It is 4th spacewalk by Chinese astronauts building country’s 1st space station.

Northwestern Xi'an city sees jump in COVID-19 cases.

Roadmap towards normalizing ties to be addressed during 1st meeting, says Turkish foreign minister.

64 missing, 1,146 injured in Typhoon Rai that damaged many parts of archipelago country.

Humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths says attacks against civilians prohibited under international law.

President also suspends navy chief.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021.

Terror group al-Shabaab claims responsibility for attack in Mogadishu's Daynile district.

Factions say military training aims to exchange expertise, enhance combat preparedness.

Police say search efforts underway for 5 missing people: Local media.

Papoulias was president of Greece between 2005-2015, also had 2 stints as foreign minister.

Move latest effort by Emirati government to promote competition, attract foreign investments.

Israeli settlers have stepped up their attacks on Palestinian towns in recent days.

Somalia says UN flights neglect procedures, carry people with no or incomplete documents, accuses contractors of smuggling.

6 in 10 people believe Brexit has gone badly or worse than they expected, according to survey.

While global order fails to address pandemic collectively, reproaching iMiddle East brought good news in 2021.

Suspects nabbed in simultaneous raids across Istanbul, say security sources.

Online stores in Cameroon boast quality of their products because they come from Turkey.

Turkey is ranked 1st in world in terms of being exposed to fake news, says communications director.

Tidie Traore helpfulness offers great opportunity for university, foreign students, says school official.

Vladimir Putin, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi agree to increase work, coordination to solve crisis in Libya.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Istanbul to be 'locomotive' of his Justice and Development (AK) Party in 2023 elections.

Nobel laureate died in Cape Town.

Iran's military drill comes after threats by Israeli officials to strike Iran's nuclear sites.

Russian Foreign Ministry demands Ukraine fulfill obligations under Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

'This is the best Christmas present possible,' says Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.

Roads, highways in southwestern Khuzestan province are prone to accidents.

Amendment to law was reaction to monstrous campaign of insulting victims, glorifying criminals, says Sefik Dzaferovic.

Russian mercenary group has been criticized by group of 15 European nations, Turkey, among others.

Kakha Kuchava says will remain part of ruling Georgian Dream party.

Possibility of dialogue in relations with Russia expected to be on NATO agenda next year.

World's most powerful space telescope will 'change our understanding of space as we know it,' says NASA.

Protesters demand civilian rule.

As of Dec. 22, omicron variant of coronavirus identified in 110 countries, says UN health agency.

‘Immense tragedies’ in Syria, Yemen ‘being passed over in silence,’ pope deplores.

Moscow deeply concerned about military exercises, reconnaissance flights, ship movements near its borders, says Kremlin.

Saturday’s protests demand handover of power to civilians.

Allies likely to formalize plan in early January meeting of foreign, defense chiefs, reports Japanese media.

People returning to pre-COVID consumption behaviors drastically raised demand amid sluggish supply side reaction with bottlenecks.

EU, US urge authorities to maintain momentum to goals of holding credible elections to elect unified government.

Move comes to stem spread of new wave of pandemic due to highly infectious omicron variant.

Widening gap between parallel exchange rate and bank rate to US dollar has created serious challenges for Zimbabweans.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021.

13 female protesters reportedly exposed to rape, sexual harassment on Sunday.

Leaders of Hindu, Sikh communities meet interim deputy premier, seek return of usurped lands.

1,400 AK-47 assault rifles, 226,600 ammunition seized from fishing ship.

Health minister says omicron has not yet spread rapidly, but it is only a matter of time.

Joint committee comprising Turkish, Qatari officials to discuss deal with Afghan interim government, say diplomatic sources.

Taliban's interim Interior Ministry says attacker who tried to enter Passport Directorate building was shot dead.

Russia is only country increasing gas deliveries to Europe, says Russian president.

Northwestern Xi’an city sees spike in local transmission of COVID-19.

Parties to resume negotiations on possible US return to agreement, full compliance with nuclear deal.

Energy imports 159.5% more expensive year-on-year this November, latest data shows.

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.

Mahmoud Abbas and Jake Sullivan discuss relations, political developments.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021.

Indigenously developed surface-to-surface ballistic missile 'Pralay’ has range of 150-500 kilometers.

Turkovac will be in widespread use starting next week, says Health Minister Fahrettin Koca.

Voters throughout the world cast ballots for general and presidential elections as well as referendums this year.

Foreign minister says Moscow to have separate meetings with NATO countries on security issues.

32 Palestinian women continue to languish in Israeli prisons.

At 17th round of talks, parties agree to efforts to improve humanitarian conditions, says Turkish Foreign Ministry.

Chancellor Scholz has long been front-line politician in Germany, is well known to public.

US diplomat in custody – accredited at US Consulate in Beirut, not in Turkey – was found with $10,000 after selling passport, say police.

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds wide-ranging discussions with new German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

Vaccinated 75-year-old man with chronic diseases dies from virus.

Putin speaks to Macron, Scholz about security guarantees, measures for safety of Russia, NATO states.

New strain detected in 106 countries, including UK, South Africa, US, as of Monday, says WHO report.

In January, World Food Program to provide reduced ration of food aid to 8M people, leaving 5M others exposed to famine.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021.

Istanbul-Tehran-Islamabad freight service was launched in 2009, suspended in 2011.

Nursing mother among detainees.

Russia wants to ease tensions through political, diplomatic means, says president.

Soumana Boura was linked to 2020 killing of 6 French aid workers in Niger, says statement by French Defense Ministry.

2-day talks to focus on current situation in Syria, delivery of humanitarian aid, exchange of prisoners.