Weapons to only be used for defense purposes, says Ukrainian defense minister.

Country reports over 32,000 new cases, highest daily spike since beginning of pandemic.

Ruslan Zhaksylykov assumes post by presidential decree following recent uprising across Central Asian country.

Presidential spokesman says Turkiye advises both sides to 'use restraint, to refrain from any kind of military engagement'.

‘Greater cooperation, greater solidarity is the route to ending this pandemic,’ says head of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.

Military exercises have kicked off in southern Bulgaria, will end on June 30, says Bulgarian Defense Ministry.

Heightened measures bear results as no cases reported in hotspot Shaanxi province after 40 days.

Kremlin spokesman Peskov says situation in Ukraine 'very tense'.

Chinese envoy to South Pacific nation says property faced serious damage, volcanic ash still in air.

Security measures lifted on streets, curfew revoked, restrictions on travel into, out of cities revoked as of midnight.

Thousands of Orthodox Christians beat drums, sing religious songs in capital Addis Ababa to mark day.

Government spokesman reiterates Berlin is against arms supplies to Ukraine, despite criticism from Kyiv.

Greece has ordered 24 Rafale jets for billions of euros.

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Maltese lawmaker from center-right European People’s Party elected with 458 votes.

Vice Premier Sun tours omicron-hit Tianjin city to boost anti-virus measures.

UN human rights office urges all sides to ensure safety of civilians amid escalating Yemen conflict.

Unaccompanied children in migration need specific, appropriate protection, says commission's spokeswoman.

Stoltenberg says NATO members ready to meet with Russia again to discuss Moscow’s concerns, prevent military attack on Ukraine.

Bilateral cooperation in energy, health, tourism, education with Turkish officials to be discussed, says Lebanese ministers.

Comprehensive, deterrent operation to be conducted to neutralize sources of threat, say coalition forces.

In phone call, Fuat Oktay says Turkiye always ready to support Central Asian country.

New capital to be named Nusantara, Javanese name for Indonesian archipelago.

Japan's top diplomat says country will make efforts 'to establish constructive, stable Japan-China relationship'.

Delegation of US senators expresses support for sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.

Prisoner Maher Younis has been in detention since 1983.

German chancellor said he needs to see 'unequivocal steps toward de-escalation'.

Gunman attacks Martinez in front of his house in Tijuana, city rife with crime and violence, local media reports.

Joint military exercises between Belarus and Russia to be held in February, says president.

Missiles launched from western area accurately hit island target in East Sea of Korea, says state-run media.

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This comes days after more than 70 websites of Ukrainian government were attacked by massive cyberattack.

Australia also announces $1M in initial aid for Pacific nation hit by massive underwater volcano eruption.

Nazarbayev's son-in-law Timur Kulibayev also resigns as chairman of National Chamber of Entrepreneurs.

Israeli authorities seek to evict house, plant nursery in Jerusalem’s Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood.

Saudi Arabia, Iran severed relations in 2016 following attack on Saudi Embassy in Tehran.

Ahead of her visit to Moscow, Baerbock says Western countries are ‘determined to respond’ if Russia escalates conflict with Ukraine.

Governmental body far from producing solutions and becomes problem itself with its unresponsiveness from time to time, professor says.

National birth rate falls to 7.52 births for every 1,000 people in 2021, says official data.

Incomes of 99% of world population drop in same period, and over 160M people slip into poverty, charity says in report.

62 deputies vote in favor of new government in 120-seat parliament.

Anyone above 16 must produce certificate of vaccination to enter public places.

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Nature of loud explosions remains unclear.

Southeast Asian nation’s defense minister announces contract worth over $374M.

Israel to provide Lebanon with gas through Jordan, according to Israeli media.

This week marks 6th anniversary of implementation of Iran nuclear deal.

Aleksandar Vucic says Serbian tennis star can return with his head held high, Serbian premier denounces 'scandalous' deportation.

US National Weather Service issued tsunami warning for west coast of US from Alaska to California, and west coast of Canada.

Special envoys agreed to ‘continue negotiations without preconditions’ after their first meeting.

India's single-day tally has jumped to almost 270,000 from under 23,000 on Jan. 1, omicron cases also soaring.

Sudanese authorities cite ‘unprofessional coverage’ for move.

In power since 2013, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita was deposed in August 2020 military coup.

Over 4,500 people also injured during violence stemming from protests, says prosecutor.

Submitting HES Code will be sufficient, says general manager of national flag carrier.

Workers while mining in marble quarry discover fossils of extinct shark species on surface of marble piece.

Account taken down after posting animated video depicting assassination of former US president.

On Wednesday, Libyan premier denied reports about meeting Israeli officials in Jordan.

1 firefighter injured by debris, 100,000 pounds of chlorine impacted, says mayor of Passaic city.

Libya’s planned elections stalled due to disagreements among rivals.

Visit part of efforts to facilitate peace in Sudan, Ethiopia.

Queen was forced to sit, mourn alone at Prince Philip’s funeral due to COVID-19 restrictions, while government officials partied night before.

Shymkent, East Kazakhstan, Karaganda, Turkestan are regions where state of emergency is lifted.

Glorification of war crimes, convicted war criminals triggering anxiety, tensions in communities, says UN rights office.

Constitution prohibits discrimination against person based on religion, conscience, belief, culture, language.

Balad Air Base houses American technicians.

Announcement comes during Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian’s 1st official visit to Beijing.

Country reports 4,286 new infections with 4 deaths in past 24 hours.

Russian foreign minister welcomes 1st meeting between representatives of Armenia, Turkiye.

Sheikh Ekrima Sabri is staunch critic of Israeli occupation.

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World economy projected to expand by 4% in 2022, 3.5% next year, says UN.

Pyongyang yet to confirm latest launch, warns of “stronger, clearer response” after US announces sanctions.

People in Horn of Africa country say move to revive Italian language, influence makes no sense.

'We will now reflect and consult with allies and partners on how to proceed,' says national security adviser.

Meeting of OSCE Permanent Council consolidated international support for Ukraine against Russia, says foreign minister.

Dmitry Peskov says Moscow is waiting for response on its proposals from US, NATO in coming days.

There will be no federal solution to on-and-off peace process on Cyprus, says Faiz Sucuoglu.

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Ibrahim Ghandour protesting his 2-year detention without trial.

Natural gas prices in Europe rose by over 900% since January 2021.

EU foreign, defense ministers discuss situation in Ukraine, Mali at 2-day informal meeting in France.

Sergey Lavrov, Annalena Baerbock set to have 'in-depth exchange of views on most pressing international issues,' says Russian spokeswoman.

Cases of domestic transmission, imported infections rising as China tries to rein in virus wave before Winter Olympics.

Gradual pullout of nearly 2,500 collective security personnel to be completed within 10 days.

Core producer prices, excluding food, energy, trade rise 6.9% year-on-year, hitting all-time high.

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross joins opposition leaders, public, says Johnson's 'position is no longer tenable'.

Indian army head vows to deal with Chinese military firmly, maintaining top operational preparedness along northern borders.

Alexander Grushko calls dialogue with military alliance 'sharp, direct' after meeting in Brussels.

Soldiers will train in tactical actions as part of reconnaissance, offensive operations, says Russian Defense Ministry.

'We are not talking about a protracted period of time that remains,' says State Department spokesman Ned Price.

German court sentences Anwar Raslan to life in prison in historic trial of state-sponsored crimes by Assad regime.

All victims, including children, died from accidental smoke inhalation, according to local media.

By marking the January 9 anniversary, Milorad Dodik and his regime is showing that it does not respect Bosnian institutions.

Cause of explosion still unclear, early reports suggest no one injured.

Latest nationalist incident in Priboj is ‘test whether we are humans or not,’ says Aleksandar Vucic.

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

Washington will also provide Afghanistan with 1M additional COVID-19 vaccine doses through COVAX facility: spokeswoman.

Washington sees it main source of tension in region, says Greek media.

Deeply concerning to see high number of unvaccinated people in 7M cases reported in year's 1st week, says WHO Europe chief.