World Bulletin
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 19:50:04 +0300Tunisian president slams MPs’ attempt to form ‘national salvation’ gov’t
Tunisia has been in throes of deep political crisis since last year.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 19:48:27 +0300Bosnia-Herzegovina commemorates victims of Ahmici massacre
'We will not give up to bring everyone involved in this crime to justice,' says Bosniak leader Sefik Dzaferovic.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 19:46:24 +0300New York City has crime problem far beyond latest subway shooting
‘This has been particularly brutal,’ says former NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio following subway shooting, following other high-profile attacks.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 19:44:33 +0300India receives Russian S-400 training equipment: Report
Despite Russia-Ukraine war, defense supplies from Moscow continue, reports local media.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 19:43:13 +0300US says Russian warship sunk by 2 Ukrainian missiles
Ukrainian anti-ship Neptune missiles used to down flagship of Russia's Black Sea fleet, says official.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 19:41:59 +0300Russia expels 18 EU diplomats in retaliatory move
After expulsion of 19 Russian diplomats in Brussels, Moscow demands EU adherence to 1961 Vienna Convention on diplomatic ties.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 19:40:47 +0300Russia formally protests US arms shipment to Ukraine: report
State Department declines to confirm any private diplomatic correspondence.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 19:39:22 +0300Ukrainian refugees in Belgium face months of waiting for protection status
City of Antwerp struggles to process applications of refugees, leaving people without financial aid, right to work.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 19:37:29 +0300NATO deploys ships to Baltic Sea for routine operations, training
Vessels will take part in exercises with bordering NATO states, partner nations.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 19:35:18 +0300Finland, Sweden's admission to NATO will harm peace, stability in Europe: Russia
Foreign Ministry says membership of alliance will not help the Nordic countries strengthen their security.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 19:03:57 +0300Russian FM discusses Karabakh with Armenian counterpart
Sergey Lavrov also meets Suleiman Frangieh, leader of Lebanon's Marada Movement.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 19:02:03 +0300US raising risk of Ukraine-like tragedy in Indo-Pacific, warns China
Chinese foreign minister accuses Washington of creating regional tension, inciting antagonism, confrontation.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 18:59:27 +0300UK establishing its own 'Guantanamo' by sending asylum seekers to Rwanda
UK's policy to send asylum seekers to Rwanda comes under fire for being 'irresponsible and inhumane'.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 18:57:21 +0300China launches military drills around Taiwan as US lawmakers visit island
China says drills are 'necessary action,' US senator urges Beijing to 'choose wisely' before acting against Taipei.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 18:56:08 +0300Japan's population shrinks by 644,000 in 2021: Report
Capital Tokyo also saw decline for 1st time in 26 years, local media reports.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 18:54:16 +0300Macron, Le Pen challenge French university blockade
Students at various universities protesting against 2 final presidential candidates.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 18:52:52 +0300'Ukraine grateful for Turkiye’s political, military support': Kyiv mayor
We see who is true friend of Ukraine in these difficult times, says Vitali Klitschko.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 18:50:50 +0300Moscow imposes sanctions on 13 top British officials, including Boris Johnson
Russia bans prime minister, foreign secretary, defense minister, others from entering Russia.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 18:49:26 +0300Biden to nominate Michael Barr as Fed's top regulator for banks
At Treasury Department, Barr played roles in consumer protection, financial services reform.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 18:46:44 +0300Europe to see lower growth, higher inflation due to war: ECB Survey
Forecasters cite ongoing war in Ukraine as main factor behind macroeconomic revisions, says European Central Bank.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 18:45:12 +0300Russia says hits tank repair factory in Kyiv
‘High-precision, long-range air-based weapons destroyed production buildings of armored plant in Kyiv,’ says Defense Ministry.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 18:41:55 +0300Syrian immigrant tells how he helped capture New York subway shooter
Zakaria Tahhan says scenes in aftermath of subway shooting reminded him of Syrian civil war.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:26:23 +0300New financial tool in wartime
During Russia-Ukraine war, cryptocurrencies have emerged as an important financial instrument for the parties of the conflict as a 'double-edged sword'.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:23:32 +0300At least 197 children killed so far during Russia's war on Ukraine: Officials
351 children also wounded since beginning of Russian aggression, says Ukrainian Prosecutor General’s Office.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:22:14 +0300Russian Defense Ministry says fire put out on naval cruiser Moskva
Crew evacuated, cruiser towed to port, says Defense Ministry.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:20:37 +0300Ukraine says 9 humanitarian corridors open for civilian evacuation
Evacuation corridors to remain open for those leaving besieged cities of Mariupol, Berdiansk, Tokmak, Enerhodar, says Ukraine's deputy premier.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:19:08 +0300Former Russian president warns against Finland, Sweden joining NATO
If these countries join NATO, nuclear-free status of Baltic can no longer be discussed, says Dmitry Medvedev.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:17:07 +0300Muslim men say they alarmed police after seeing New York shooter a block away
According to their statement, suspect James was carrying bag, and they were concerned that he might have gun in it, so they contacted police.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:15:50 +0300European Central Bank keeps key interest rates unchanged
Bank says inflation to remain high over coming months due to sharp rise in energy costs.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:13:51 +0300134 more Ukrainian servicemen surrendered in Mariupol: Russia
Over 800 Ukrainian military objects hit over past day, says Russian Defense Ministry.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:12:25 +0300Elon Musk proposes to buy Twitter for $54.20 per share, around $43B
Twitter needs to be transformed as private company, business magnate says.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:11:25 +0300France seizes 41 properties of wealthy Russians as part of sanctions
Seizure includes dozen properties of Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:09:12 +0300Putin orders to redirect supplies of Russian energy resources from West to East
Russian president instructs gov't to begin construction of infrastructure for deliveries of energy resources to markets of South and East.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:06:33 +0300Russia ‘blacklists’ 398 members of US Congress in reciprocal move
Country also sanctions 87 Canadian senators, expels Czech diplomat, says Foreign Ministry.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:05:04 +0300US state secretary meets Egyptian foreign minister in Washington
Diplomats discuss ties, Ukraine, Libya, rights freedom at State Dept..
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:03:34 +0300Ukraine says it hit Russian naval cruiser in Black Sea with missiles
Head of Odessa's regional military administration says warship 'severely damaged'.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:01:43 +0300War in Yemen is ‘model’ for success or failure of UNSC: Expert
There is a need for some changes in the structure and work mechanism of the UNSC, say experts.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 18:59:35 +0300UK announces plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, draws criticism
Opposition parties describe plan as 'evil', 'inhumane' with rights groups calling decision 'nasty and cruel'.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 18:58:01 +0300Death toll from floods in South Africa reaches 306
Disaster is part of climate change, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 18:56:59 +0300Ukraine’s president calls on EU to stop ‘sponsoring Russia’s military machine’
Oil embargo, readiness to give up all Russian energy sources needed, says Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 10:34:51 +0300International financial institutions call for urgent action on food security amid war
Price increase in natural gas led to surging fertilizer prices, says World Bank, IMF, WFP, WTO.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 10:32:00 +0300Russian Defense Ministry says fire broke out on naval cruiser Moskva
Ukrainian military had earlier claimed that it struck warship with 2 missiles.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 10:26:59 +0300Press agenda on April 14
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, April 14, 2022.
Wed, 13 Apr 2022 18:54:22 +0300Finland's parliament to debate seeking NATO membership in coming weeks
Helsinki must 'very carefully' analyze situation as it shares long border with Russia, says Prime Minister Sanna Marin.
Wed, 13 Apr 2022 18:52:17 +0300Japanese premier, Turkmenistan's president discuss Ukraine war, energy crisis
Fumio Kishida, Serdar Berdimuhamedov speak about response to Ukraine situation, need for global energy stability.
Wed, 13 Apr 2022 18:49:36 +0300Pope: Current war is ‘blasphemous betrayal’ of God
Many Ukrainians not happy with Vatican plans for Way of the Cross procession.
Wed, 13 Apr 2022 18:47:50 +0300Ukraine says Russia lost 19,800 troops since start of war
158 Russian aircraft, 739 tanks, 358 artillery systems destroyed, Ukrainian General Staff claims.
Wed, 13 Apr 2022 18:06:18 +0300Installation of Spain's first floating wind turbine to kickstart in 2022
Pilot turbine will be first grid-connected floating wind turbine in Spain.
Wed, 13 Apr 2022 18:04:26 +0300Falcon trainer in Ethiopian city takes show to another level
Falcons dive down to take meat pieces from Nibras Suleiman's head without injuring him.
Wed, 13 Apr 2022 18:00:12 +0300Ukrainians in Poland demand no-fly zone from NATO
Group of demonstrators in Krakow describe situation in Ukraine as 'horrible'.
Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:57:54 +030069th anniversary of CIA mind control program
While US officially abandons mind control program in 1964, there is ample evidence that spy agencies continue experimenting with project.
Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:56:01 +0300Train services resume in Bangladesh after 7-hour strike
Train staffers call off strike for overtime, retirement benefits after rail minister assures that their demands will be met.
Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:23:25 +0300Sweden to formally apply for NATO membership at June end, report claims
Prime Minister Andersson intends to apply for membership during bloc's 2-day meeting in Madrid on June 29-30, reports SvD.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 18:51:42 +03005 shot, undetonated devices found at New York City subway station
Investigation remains underway.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 18:49:24 +0300Putin says Ukraine changed its stance from Istanbul peace talks
Russia’s ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine to continue as planned, says President Vladimir Putin.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 18:48:14 +0300Ukraine investigating 6,000 'war crimes': Prosecutor general
Kyiv expects support of international community to end war, punish criminals, says Iryna Venediktova.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 18:45:14 +0300108 Russian attacks on Ukraine's health facilities so far, says UN
Official says many hospitals in Ukraine lack electricity, medical supplies to treat chronic diseases.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 18:43:19 +0300Israel suspects spy device in gift from Chinese Embassy
Thermal cup sounds alarm during routine check, prompting investigation.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 18:41:29 +0300WTO lowers trade, growth estimates amid rise in commodity prices, Russia-Ukraine war
Russia-Ukraine war, lockdowns in China again disrupt global trade, organization says.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 18:19:27 +0300French mainstream political heavyweights pledge to vote for Macron
They say democracy is at stake and they trust Macron over Le Pen to lead country.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 18:18:11 +0300Biden to unveil homegrown biofuels to mitigate oil price hike
US Department of Agriculture to provide up to $700M funding through new biofuel producer program.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 18:17:05 +0300Sri Lanka defaults on all foreign debts
Finance Ministry says pandemic, Russia war has made payment of $51B 'impossible'.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 18:15:40 +0300China upset with US pulling its non-emergency staff from Shanghai
Washington had asked its non-emergency consulate staff, their families to leave COVID-19-hit Shanghai.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 18:13:28 +0300Thousands of Ukrainians still flood Poland’s Krakow daily
Special trains running from Krakow Glowny station take refugees to other cities in Europe.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 18:12:03 +0300Amid Korea tensions, US flexes muscles in East Sea with naval strike group
Vessels led by nuclear-powered USS Abraham Lincoln seen for first time since 2017 in international waters off South Korea.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 18:10:28 +0300US orders non-emergency gov't employees to leave Shanghai amid rising COVID cases
State Department also warns Americans to reconsider travel to China.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 18:09:04 +0300India defends Russian energy purchases, says Europe buys far more
'Your attention should be focused on Europe,' says Indian top diplomat Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 17:57:49 +0300US annual consumer inflation up 8.5% in March, highest since December 1981
Annual prices for energy, gasoline, natural gas, electricity up 32%, 48%, 21.6%, 11.1% respectively, Labor Department says.
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 18:40:18 +0300Wildfire in Greece burns vast swathes of forest land
No residential area under threat, says fire department.
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 18:38:20 +0300Germany calls for sending heavy weapons to Ukraine
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock says Ukraine needs more military support to defend itself against Russia’s aggression.
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 18:36:48 +0300Russia destroys S-300 air defense system delivered to Ukraine from Europe
Defense Ministry says it was hit by high-precision sea-based Kalibr missiles near central Ukrainian city of Dnipro.
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 18:34:27 +0300Shehbaz Sharif elected Pakistan's new premier
Lawmakers from ousted premier Imran Khan's party resign from parliament.
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 09:06:48 +0300Press agenda on April 11
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Monday, April 11, 2022.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 19:20:11 +0300Trump endorses Dr Oz in Pennsylvania Senate race
‘I believe that Mehmet Oz will be one most able to win the General Election,’ former US president says.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 19:18:40 +0300Peru Congress asks President Pedro Castillo to resign
Lawmakers want president to step down after ongoing anti-government protests.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 19:17:39 +0300Ukraine, Russia swap prisoners amid ongoing war
26 Ukrainians, including 12 soldiers, 14 civilians, released by Russia, says Ukraine's deputy prime minister.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 19:16:35 +0300Ukraine bans imports from Russia
Government also decides to establish working group to protect rights of displaced Ukrainians.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 19:15:34 +0300Raisi says Iran will not leave Vienna talks amid stalemate
Talks suspended last month because of key sticking points between Iran, US.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 19:14:17 +0300Italy to reopen embassy in Kyiv 'just after Easter'
Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio says move was ‘another gesture to show support to the Ukrainian people’.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 19:12:33 +0300Jewish woman who drew up Schindler’s lists during Holocaust dies at 107
Mimi Reinhardt helped save hundreds of Jews during World War II.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 19:11:29 +0300Ukrainians fleeing war still arriving in Poland border towns
Situation around Ukraine-Poland border town Rzeszow fluctuates, local authorities say.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 19:09:58 +0300Armenia accepts proposal to normalize ties: Azerbaijani president
Aliyev speaks to Russian president over phone, discusses normalization of relations with Armenia.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 19:06:48 +0300Turkmenistan gets ready to seal off ‘Gateway to Hell’
Natural crater has been burning for 5 decades, emitting harmful gas to atmosphere.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 19:05:18 +030019,300 Russian troops killed in war, says Ukraine
152 Russian aircraft, 137 helicopters, 722 tanks, 1,911 armored vehicles destroyed, says Ukrainian military.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 19:02:26 +0300177 children died due to Russia's war on Ukraine: Prosecutors
Children in Donetsk, Kyiv, Kharkiv regions most affected, says Ukraine's Office of Prosecutor General.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 10:58:06 +0300France votes for president, with decision a difficult one
1st round in French elections kicks off, with voters both firm and undecided in choice of candidate.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 09:40:13 +030014 civilians killed in suspected ADF attack in Dem. Rep. of Congo
Attackers burned 13 motorcycles, several houses, says official.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 09:38:05 +0300‘Ukraine does not have time to wait,’ Ukraine president says as he demands embargo on Russian oil, gas
When tyranny launches aggression … action must be taken immediately,’ Volodymyr Zelenskyy says.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 09:36:39 +0300Russia says more than 704,000 people evacuated from 'dangerous areas' in Ukraine
Col.-Gen. says Russia ready to open additional corridors in any direction.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 09:34:54 +0300UK's Johnson meets Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy in surprise visit to Kyiv
British prime minister pledges increased economic and military support to Ukraine.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 09:27:50 +0300Pakistani PM Imran Khan ousted in parliament no-confidence vote
174 lawmakers vote in favor of resolution, 2 more than the required 172.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 18:10:59 +0300Libya exhumes 11 bodies from mass grave in Sirte
Discovery of mass graves common in war-torn Libya.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 18:09:38 +0300Amnesty urges Tunisia to drop ‘politicized’ investigations of MPs
Tunisian court slaps lawmaker with 3-month jail term.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 18:08:33 +0300Missile attack injures 4 US soldiers in Syria
Anti-Daesh/ISIS coalition says 2 missiles targeted US base.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 18:06:53 +030031,000 civilians from Ukraine's besieged Mariupol forcibly taken to Russia: Mayor
Civilians subjected to various humiliations, harsh treatment, fingerprints taken, says Vadim Boychenko.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 18:05:08 +0300Le Pen closes gap with Macron as French set to vote in 12th presidential election
Voters to decide among 12 candidates in 1st round on Sunday, 2 finalists to face off in 2nd round on April 24.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 18:03:35 +0300Russia's watchdog demands Google to unblock parliament's channel
Roskomnadzor requests Google to explain reasons for blocking parliamentary channel DumaTV.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 18:02:20 +0300SpaceX launches 3 paying customers to space station for $165M
‘An absolutely picture perfect launch,’ says SpaceX.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 18:00:48 +0300Top EU officials visit Ukrainian town of Bucha, capital Kyiv
EU vows to provide more funding for Ukrainian economy, armed forces.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 17:58:55 +0300Biden celebrates appointment of 1st Black woman appointed to Supreme Court
'I am the dream and the hope of the slave,' says Ketanji Brown Jackson.