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Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:50:23 +0300
'Critical ally': US envoy marks 70th anniversary of Turkiye’s NATO membership
Jeff Flake says Turkiye's contributions to military alliance more important than ever.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:49:02 +0300
EU pledges $170B investment package for Africa
European, African leaders agree on renewing partnership, focusing on green transition, investment in connectivity.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:47:52 +0300
38 get death sentence in India over 2008 Ahmedabad bombings
21 bomb blasts in span of 70 minutes in Ahmedabad had killed 57, injured over 200.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:46:24 +0300
Israeli army fails to intercept drone fired from Lebanon
Army says drone breached Israel’s airspace and returned to Lebanon.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:44:58 +0300
27M Congolese need humanitarian assistance: UN
Authorities in Democratic Republic of Congo have said that in this year 27 million people need humanitarian assistance.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:42:58 +0300
Russian, US defense chiefs speak over phone
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin urges de-escalation around Ukraine.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:41:40 +0300
Russian, Belarusian presidents meet in Moscow amid tensions over Ukraine
Vladimir Putin, Alexander Lukashenko discuss economic ties, military cooperation.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:40:05 +0300
UN health body names 6 African nations set to receive COVID vaccine technology
Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, and Tunisia to establish mRNA vaccine production hub in Africa.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:39:00 +0300
Russia says 'alarmed' by situation in Donbas
Russian foreign minister urges both sides in Ukrainian conflict to use additional measures in Minsk deal to maintain cease-fire.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:37:38 +0300
Russia's Putin to supervise 'planned' military drill on Saturday
Defense Ministry says military exercises routine, held annually, planned long before.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:35:39 +0300
UN chief calls for de-escalation of Russia, Ukraine tensions
Antonio Guterres tells Munich Security Conference there is no alternative to diplomacy, says military conflict would be catastrophic.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:34:31 +0300
US, Polish defense chiefs discuss Russia-Ukraine crisis
US planning on sale of 250 Abrams tanks to Poland, says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:33:13 +0300
Putin discusses Ukraine with Russian Security Council
Russian president briefs council on international contacts related to Ukrainian crisis.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:16:09 +0300
UN alarmed at worsening food crisis across Sahel region
World Food Program says over 10.5M people in 5 countries face crisis levels of hunger.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:14:11 +0300
Germany urges Russia to take ‘serious steps’ toward de-escalation
Foreign Minister Baerbock says Russia’s massive military buildup around Ukraine has created 'extremely dangerous situation'.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:12:03 +0300
Experts encourage everyone to get enough rest for World Sleep Day
'If we didn’t sleep, we wouldn’t survive,' says sleep specialist Randall Wright.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:10:37 +0300
Iranian, Ukrainian foreign ministers discuss Moscow, Kyiv tension
Foreign ministers Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Dmytro Kuleba also deliberate on bilateral, international relations during telephonic talk.

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:01:16 +0300
Press agenda on February 18
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 20:39:17 +0300
US' latest proposals on Ukraine crisis not 'constructive': Russia
Russian Foreign Ministry says latest US proposal failed to address central issues such as halting NATO's eastward expansion.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 20:38:21 +0300
Russia preparing to attack Ukraine in coming days: US tells UN
Russia-Ukraine crisis directly affects every member of Council, every country in world, US diplomat says.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 20:37:25 +0300
US Treasury head urges fund to reduce vulnerabilities to future pandemics
Estimated $75B needed over next 5 years, says Janet Yellen, adding that this is far less than economic cost of current pandemic.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 20:35:55 +0300
UN sets up racial discrimination commission for Israel, Palestine
Commission to seek amicable resolution to allegations by Palestine of racial discrimination by Israel.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 20:34:28 +0300
Bill Gates praises Pakistan's commitment to ending polio as 'inspiring'
Microsoft co-founder visits Pakistan to discuss polio eradication, meets with president, prime minister.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 20:32:33 +0300
Russia expels US deputy ambassador in Moscow
Development comes amid months-long standoff over Ukraine.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 19:55:08 +0300
Migrants still fear for their safety 2 years after racist terror attack in Germany
Speaking to Anadolu Agency, witnesses to deadly terror attack in Hanau criticize authorities' failings, voice concern about rising racism.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 19:53:27 +0300
Ukrainian forces, pro-Russian separatists blame each other for cease-fire violations in Donbas
Mine hit kindergarten, no children injured, 2 teachers shell-shocked, says Ukraine's Embassy in Ankara.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 19:51:34 +0300
Iran needs nuclear energy, not nuclear bomb: Khamenei
Iran's supreme leader says world is becoming increasingly reliant on nuclear energy.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 19:50:10 +0300
21 presumed dead in Atlantic fishing boat tragedy
Just 3 people survived after Spanish fishing boat with crew from Spain, Ghana, and Peru sank off Canadian coast.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 19:48:29 +0300
WHO Europe head calls for equal, affordable healthcare for migrants, refugees
‘Good health and well-being under the umbrella of universal health coverage should be a reality for all of us,’ says WHO Europe regional director.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 19:45:07 +0300
Kindergarten attack a 'false flag operation designed to discredit Ukrainians,' UK says
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says it is feared that 'that is a thing we will see more of over the next few days'.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 19:43:33 +0300
Blinken to speak about 'Russia’s threat to peace' at UN meeting: State Dept.
US diplomat to speak to Security Council at 10 a.m. EST Thursday.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 19:42:29 +0300
Russia could invade Ukraine 'in a manner of several days,' says Biden
Threat of invasion is 'very high,' says US president.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:44:02 +0300
Russia-Ukraine border 'stable,' tensions rising in Donbas: Russia
Kremlin spokesman calls out 'information aggression' amid continued 'fake' reports of planned Russian attack on Ukraine.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:42:41 +0300
Russia to send response on security issues to US, NATO 'within hours'
Russian foreign minister says document will be made public to avoid misinterpretation, 'lies and propaganda'.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:41:08 +0300
Turkiye playing key role in NATO for 70 years
Turkiye's membership significant development for alliance not only politically but also militarily.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:39:01 +0300
‘Continuous monitoring necessary to ensure human rights of Muslims’
Experts at OIC meet on human rights urge actionable steps, as they discuss issues and situation of Muslims in Myanmar, India.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:37:39 +0300
US says Russia adds up to 7,000 troops near Ukraine instead of pullout
Moscow's claims of drawdown 'false,' says senior Biden administration official.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:36:28 +0300
Ukrainian president enacts state security strategy against threats
Strategy aims to improve security in line with NATO and EU standards.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:31:28 +0300
Russia continues military buildup on Ukrainian border: US defense chief
Lloyd Austin asks NATO to stay vigilant for false flag operations by. Moscow to justify aggression against Ukraine.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 17:02:11 +0300
NATO warns Russia against recognizing separatist Donetsk, Luhansk regions
NATO still sees no sign of de-escalation at Ukraine's borders despite Moscow’s claims, says NATO chief, echoing US assessment.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:01:07 +0300
Press agenda on February 17
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 20:05:26 +0300
Chinese president stresses diplomatic solution in Russia-Ukraine crisis in call with France
Xi Jinping holds telephone call with Emmanuel Macron.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 20:04:17 +0300
EU leaders to discuss Russia at informal meeting
Meeting ahead of EU-African Union Summit, says spokesman for EU Council president.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 20:02:48 +0300
'Hysteria about Russia's invasion of Ukraine far from its culmination': Kremlin spokesman
Dmitry Peskov urges US president to call on Ukrainians to stop shooting each other.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 20:00:23 +0300
Populism fueling Islamophobia across world, says Turkiye
Particularly in Europe political rhetoric is serving to legitimize rising Islamophobia, says Turkish foreign minister.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:57:51 +0300
Families fear for their lives, blame German authorities after racist murders
2 years after Hanau terror attack, families of victims say they are living in fear due to continued threats.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:54:18 +0300
Moscow warns tit-for-tat bill if UK passes anti-Russia legislation
Foreign Minister Lavrov urges parliament to draft bill analogous to legislation being considered by British government.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:51:16 +0300
BioNTech unveils plans for container vaccine factories in Africa
Facilities will be able to make various mRNA-based vaccines, including Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 jab, says German firm.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:50:11 +0300
Dragon Oil announces historic oil discovery in Gulf of Suez
Company says 100 million barrels of oil is largest find in area in last 20 years.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:45:42 +0300
Turkiye in close contact with Russia, Ukraine to help ease tensions: President Erdogan
Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he would speak to Russian president on possible trilateral meeting of Ukraine, Russia, Turkiye.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:44:02 +0300
NATO waits for ‘real’ sign of de-escalation from Russia: Stoltenberg
Russia continues with military buildup despite recent announcements from Moscow, says NATO chief.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:42:52 +0300
Sudan summons 4 envoys over participation in protests: Report
Foreign ministry summons Arab ambassador, 3 western envoys summoned, local media say.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:40:10 +0300
Another Russian military ship passes through Turkiye’s Dardanelles Strait
No information given about port where ship will go, local sources say.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:38:26 +0300
EU should 'get rid of' Russian gas, says Top EU official
EU calls on Russia to show concrete steps of de-escalation in Ukrainian crisis instead of conflicting signals.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:36:43 +0300
Russian invasion still possible, warns UK defense secretary
Ukraine 'fairly surrounded,' no evidence of withdrawal, says Ben Wallace.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:32:42 +0300
Russia says more troops returning to garrisons after drills in Crimea
Rear units of Southern Military District depart Crimean Peninsula, crossing Kerch Strait, says Russian Defense Ministry.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:31:01 +0300
Turkmenistan’s foreign policy based on neutrality, good neighborliness, says envoy
Great importance attached to strengthening friendly, fraternal relations with all states, says Turkmenistan's ambassador to Turkey.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:29:45 +0300
German chancellor declines Kremlin-administered coronavirus test on Moscow visit
Olaf Scholz seated at giant conference table with Vladimir Putin amid Ukraine talks.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:27:56 +0300
Ukrainian government agencies, banks targeted in 'powerful' cyberattack
Group of experts taking all necessary measures to resist DDOS attack, says Ukrainian government.

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:26:43 +0300
US has not verified Russian troop pullout near Ukraine: Biden
US president reiterates Washington ready to engage in diplomacy with Russia.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 18:56:55 +0300
Russian invasion of Ukraine could trigger new refugee influx in EU, say experts
Polish interior minister considering possibility of accepting refugees in case of war in Ukraine.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 18:53:52 +0300
Situation on Ukraine-Russia border 'very very dangerous,' says UK premier
Boris Johnson says Russians 'planning for something that could take place as early as in the next 48 hours'.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 18:51:18 +0300
Far-right ideas, attacks against Muslims spread alarmingly in France
EU cannot ignore far-right ideology, attacks on civil society, says Brussels-based watchdog.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 18:45:28 +0300
Turkish researchers arrive at Horseshoe Island in Antarctic
20-strong team of Turkiye’s 6th National Antarctic Science Expedition reached island following 21-day journey, including 1-week sailing from Chile.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 09:02:14 +0300
Press agenda on February 14
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022.

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 19:30:51 +0300
UK soldiers to leave Ukraine
Decision to end training mission in response to reports of imminent Russian threat.

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 19:28:00 +0300
Host of countries issue travel warnings about Ukraine amid rising tensions
US Embassy orders non-emergency staff to leave due to 'continued reports of Russian military build-up on the border'.

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 19:25:07 +0300
Putin accuses Biden for providing 'false information' on Ukraine invasion
Allegations that Russia will attack Ukraine made in 'coordinated' way, says Russian presidential adviser.

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 19:22:34 +0300
Ukrainian president discusses security situation with French counterpart
Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Emmanuel Macron for latest visit; discussed latest situation.

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 19:21:11 +0300
Arrests, clashes as 'freedom convoy' reaches Paris
54 people arrested, 337 fined for participating in convoy.

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 19:19:33 +0300
Yemen confirms 3 UN workers kidnapped
Efforts underway to release abducted workers, says Council of Ministers.

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 19:18:20 +0300
Supporting force of Libyan army condemns election of Fathi Bashagha
Parliament decision not 'in accordance with fair and transparent procedures,' force says.

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 19:14:08 +0300
Turkiye seeks to develop ties with Latin America: Lawmaker
Turkish delegation head stresses parliamentary diplomacy in enhancing relations at regional Parlatino meeting.

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 19:11:00 +0300
Woman, 2 children die of hunger in Somalia as drought worsens
More deaths feared as al-Shabaab blockade in southwestern region exacerbate situation, says official.

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 18:38:41 +0300
Rising food prices push Yemenis into 'extreme poverty': WFP
Humanitarian situation in Yemen aggravated by depreciation of local currency.

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 18:37:19 +0300
Iraq foils attack against anti-Daesh coalition convoy
No injuries reported.

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 18:34:48 +0300
Tunisian decree bans judges from striking
President Kais Saied issued decree to form new judicial body.

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 18:33:08 +0300
Turkish President Erdogan to pay 2-day official visit to UAE
Bilateral relations, ways to boost cooperation to be discussed during Erdogan's visit, various agreements to be signed.

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 18:26:07 +0300
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier elected to 2nd term
Steinmeier wins election in 1st round of voting, garnering support from entire democratic political spectrum.

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 18:46:49 +0300
UAE, Kuwait, Iraq urge nationals to leave Ukraine amid tension
Tension escalates along Ukrainian border amid fears of possible Russian invasion.

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 18:43:44 +0300
3 UN workers reportedly kidnapped in Yemen’s Abyan
No group claimed responsibility for kidnapping.

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 18:41:58 +0300
India decries ‘motivated comments’ over hijab row
Statement by External Affairs Ministry comes a day after US government official says hijab ban ‘violates religious freedom’.

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 18:40:31 +0300
Thousands mark 11th anniversary of Yemeni revolution
Yemeni demonstrators forced former President Ali Abdullah Saleh out of power in 2011.

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 18:36:39 +0300
Turkish, Belarusian foreign ministers discuss Russia-Ukraine tensions
Mevlut Cavusoglu, Vladimir Makei also discuss bilateral ties, regional issues over phone.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 19:03:32 +0300
Top Quad diplomats condemn North Korea’s missile launches
US, Australia, India, Japan urge Myanmar military leader to release detainees.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 19:02:13 +0300
Canada province of Ontario declares state of emergency over blockades
Government promises more powers to police to remove protesters.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 19:00:17 +0300
Junta has 'directly diminished' quality of medical care in Myanmar: Report
After February 2021 coup, Myanmar one of world's most dangerous places for health workers, says The Lancet report.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 18:57:53 +0300
Death toll from Cyclone Batsirai in Madagascar jumps to 120
Destroyed infrastructure, communication networks hampering rescue efforts, authorities say.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 18:56:23 +0300
Israeli forces injure 80 Palestinians in anti-settlement rallies
Palestinians hold weekly rallies in different areas across occupied West Bank to protest illegal Jewish settlements.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 18:53:36 +0300
Biden to split frozen Afghan assets between humanitarian aid, 9/11 victims
Assets to be used for aiding Afghan people, subject to litigation by victims of 9/11 attacks, according to White House.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 18:51:34 +0300
Russian, British defense chiefs meet in Moscow
Sergey Shoygu, Bena Wallace discuss measures to ease tensions in Europe.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 18:47:41 +0300
Many countries scrapping COVID-19 restrictions, thanks to high vaccination rates, low case incidence
Most European countries began easing COVID measures amid high vaccination rates, despite increasing daily cases.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 18:45:17 +0300
Israeli, Lebanese, UN forces discuss 'frictions' along Blue Line
Tripartite meeting held at UNIFIL headquarters, says Israeli army.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 18:41:02 +0300
Grieving Syrian family wants YPG/PKK to be held accountable
YPG/PKK terror group's malicious attack targeted Ulvan family's house, killed 3 children.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 18:39:26 +0300
'Gathering of Russian military along Ukrainian border concerning'
De-escalation of crisis 'very important,' says Finland's foreign minister.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 18:37:09 +0300
NATO chief fears new armed conflict in Europe
Stoltenberg says expects NATO leaders to take decision in spring to deploy more troops in southeastern part of alliance.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 18:35:42 +0300
Sky is limit for girls in science, says Pakistan's first woman string theorist
There's no limit to what women can do in science, says theoretical physicist Tasneem Zehra Hussain, urging greater flexibility in academia.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 18:33:36 +0300
Indian court blocks Muslim women from wearing hijab
Muslim women filed petitions against government order banning hijab in colleges.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 18:31:54 +0300
Australia reports over 2M COVID-19 cases in 40 days amid omicron spread
Country records over 2.48M infections, 4,479 deaths so far, says Health Ministry.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 18:29:52 +0300
Normandy format talks in Berlin end without tangible results
All parties reaffirm their willingness to continue negotiations, says Ukrainian presidency.



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