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Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:42:20 +0300
China marks breakthrough in satellite launch technology
5 satellites sent into space in 'one-stop' sea launch with all processes done on site, reports local media.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:40:27 +0300
Thousands protest in Sudan on anniversary of deadly sit-in dispersal
Sudanese authorities ban gatherings in Khartoum.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:36:52 +0300
Australian premier hints at Chinese interference in upcoming elections
Scott Morrison says his government 'very aware' of China's push for influence as Australia gears up for May 21 polls.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:33:31 +0300
Libya’s NOC warns of ‘environmental disaster’ amid oil blockade
NOC says suspension of oil exports, lack of enough storage capacity risk causing oil leaks.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:30:38 +0300
Ukrainian village Moschun 'forgotten' after days of death, destruction
Village near capital Kyiv was 'like a scary scene from a movie' after it was obliterated, occupied by Russians, says aid worker.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:27:43 +0300
Hundreds mourn Palestinian youth killed by Israel in West Bank
27-year-old youth shot dead by Israeli forces in Qalqilya.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:25:41 +0300
'No joy': Syrian refugees to mark another Eid al-Fitr away from home
Displaced lament inability to prepare for religious holiday owing to economic difficulties, high cost of living.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:24:03 +0300
Kazakhstan holding referendum to amend constitution
Government submits proposed legislation covering massive amendments to constitution council to reform system, says President Tokayev.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:21:21 +0300
‘Russians supply arms to Armenia via Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran during 2020 war’
Azerbaijani President Aliyev said his country sent letters to Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, pleading to stop Russian planes carrying weapons during Nagorno-Karabakh war.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:19:13 +0300
US begins training Ukrainian forces on new systems in Germany
New systems and training 'will strengthen Ukraine's ability to counter Russia's renewed offensive,' says Pentagon.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:14:37 +0300
Russia releases video of British national captured in Ukraine
Defense Ministry releases video message from man who introduces himself as Andrew Hill from Plymouth.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:12:32 +0300
India test-fires anti-ship supersonic cruise missile
BrahMos missiles can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft or land.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:10:21 +0300
Turkiye not to participate in NATO's 'Tiger Meet' drill in Greece: Sources
This year's air exercise scheduled for May 9-22.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:07:52 +0300
Russia will not recognize Kosovo's independence: Envoy
Kosovo issue is a fundamental issue of friendly and fraternal cooperation between Russia, Serbia, says Ambassador Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:00:50 +0300
China, North Korea suspend rail line over virus spread
China facing economic challenges due to COVID-19, acknowledges top political forum.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 18:58:13 +0300
2 UK volunteer aid workers held by Russian forces in Ukraine: Report
Paul Urey, Dylan Healy captured in southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia, Sky News reports.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 18:56:09 +0300
NATO says it intercepted Russian jets multiple times near alliance airspace
NATO jets in Baltic, Black Sea regions scrambled over past 4 days to defend alliance airspace, says statement.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 18:52:40 +0300
US estimates Syria's Assad family worth $1-2 billion
Assad family uses multiple efforts to conceal its true assets, making true figure difficult to ascertain: State Dept.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 18:50:09 +0300
Turkiye ‘neutralizes’ 7 YPG/PKK terrorists in northern Syria
Terrorists were planning to target Operation Olive Branch, Operation Peace Spring zones, National Defense Ministry says.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 18:47:55 +0300
Sweden likely to decide on NATO membership in mid-May: Foreign minister
NATO membership being debated in parliament by all political parties, with decision likely on May 13, says Foreign Minister Ann Linde.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 18:45:34 +0300
Residents of Ukraine's Irpin begin rebuilding lives
Russian forces retreat from city just outside of capital Kyiv.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 18:43:20 +0300
Russian, Kazakh presidents discuss bilateral relations over phone
Vladimir Putin, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev exchange views on bilateral cooperation.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 18:29:57 +0300
Over 3,000 people died or went missing at sea in hope of reaching Europe: UN
UN refugee agency calls for urgent help to prevent deaths, protect refugees, asylum seekers.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 17:26:36 +0300
Turkiye, Saudi Arabia show common will to enhance ties: President Erdogan
I believe my visit will herald new era in bilateral relations, Erdogan tells journalists.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 09:36:40 +0300
Russia criticizes Biden's move to transfer seized assets to Ukraine
Kremlin spokesperson Peskov describes Biden's request as ‘outrageous’ and ‘violation of legal norms’.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 19:01:01 +0300
Egyptian presidency calls for political dialogue for all
Opposition outside Egypt including Muslim Brotherhood likely to be excluded from invitation.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 18:59:33 +0300
Russia condemns Israeli strike on Syria, urges end to attacks
Moscow says Israeli shelling of Syrian territory is 'categorically unacceptable and inadmissible'.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 18:58:10 +0300
Spain progresses toward strengthening anti-discrimination laws
Lawmakers pass document that could see anti-Roma discrimination become explicit crime for 1st time.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 18:55:48 +0300
Russia thanks Turkiye for assistance in Russian prisoner's release from US
Turkish president told Russian counterpart that Turkiye's role in swap is meaningful in terms of mediation efforts.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 18:54:08 +0300
NATO says will welcome Finland, Sweden with 'open arms'
NATO chief expects quick decision on membership, confident about security guarantees for interim period before ratification.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 17:34:38 +0300
Ethiopian Islamic body calls for probe into deadly attacks on Muslims in Gondar
Attack against Muslims in medieval city of Gondar in northern Ethiopia perpetrated 2 days ago.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 09:32:14 +0300
Turkish president to visit Saudi Arabia this week
Visit to take place at invitation of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz, says Turkish Presidency.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 09:03:25 +0300
Press agenda on April 28
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, April 28, 2022.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 19:09:15 +0300
On visit to Colombia, Turkiye's top diplomat touts growing ties
In 4th stop on Latin American tour, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu holds press conference with Colombian counterpart.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 19:00:50 +0300
5 major career moves by Elon Musk, making mark as tech giant
With recent Twitter buyout, Musk adds 'freedom of speech' to list of difficult-to-solve issues to tackle.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 18:29:12 +0300
US, Chinese ships in sensitive eastern waters trigger monitoring, counter-measures
China slams US warship's Taiwan Strait transit as ‘provocation’; Japan says Chinese vessels trespassed in its territorial waters.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 18:19:09 +0300
Gazprom halts gas supplies to Bulgaria, Poland
Cutoff comes due to countries' refusal to pay for gas supplies in rubles, as Russia demanded amid its war on Ukraine.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 18:12:29 +0300
Pro-Palestinian movement grows in Africa as Israel seeks to penetrate continent
Most African governments, especially in south of continent, remain vocal against Israel’s atrocities in Palestine.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 18:08:15 +0300
Wheat prices in Africa up 60% due to Russia-Ukraine war: AfDB
AfDB has developed $1.5B Africa Emergency Food Plan which is pending approval by bank’s top management.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 17:25:02 +0300
Muslims around world observe Islam's holy night of Laylat al-Qadr
Muslims told to seek Laylat Al Qadr, also known as Night of Decree or Night of Power, during last 10 days of Ramadan.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 13:59:00 +0300
Press agenda on April 27
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, April 27, 2022.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:24:13 +0300
UN General Assembly adds accountability to Security Council veto
Resolution automatically convenes General Assembly if any permanent member exercises veto right.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:22:24 +0300
Thousands of Russia-bound luxury cars stuck at Belgian port due to sanctions
Impounded car models include Mercedes, Audi, BMW and Cadillac.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:19:54 +0300
Germany to supply Gepard anti-aircraft tanks to Ukraine: Report
Under pressure from US, allies, German government set to approve delivery of anti-aircraft systems, reports local media.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:17:40 +0300
US top diplomat defends ongoing Iran nuclear talks from congressional criticism
Return to JCPOA 'best way to address the nuclear challenge posed by Iran,' says Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:15:56 +0300
Turkiye, Ecuador ‘now poised’ to boost cooperation: Turkish foreign minister
Mevlut Cavusoglu says both countries share broad common agenda.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:14:20 +0300
Lavrov says Moscow stands for 'negotiated solution' in Ukraine
Russian foreign minister, UN secretary-general hold meeting in Moscow.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:13:43 +0300
Russia expels 3 Swedish diplomats in retaliatory move
Foreign Ministry says step in response to expulsion of 3 Russian diplomats, Sweden's military support to Ukraine.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:11:58 +0300
3 Chinese nationals among 4 killed in Pakistan blast
Explosion targets van near University of Karachi's Chinese language institute.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:08:00 +0300
4 killed in Russia kindergarten shooting
Adult man opens fire at kindergarten in Ulyanovsk region, killing teacher, 2 children; later commits suicide.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:05:09 +0300
Irregular migrants struggle to survive in parking lot in France
At least 200 people, including women, children, live in deplorable conditions in Pantin, northeastern suburb of Paris.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:02:23 +0300
Raft traveling to Canary Islands sinks, 1 dead
Among those missing at sea are 13 women and 6 babies.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 17:55:14 +0300
'Cruel' action on Afghan refugees in Iran sparks outrage
Videos circulating on social media show Iranian authorities beating and threatening Afghan refugees.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 17:44:39 +0300
Inflation to remain high in 2022 with rising food, fuel prices: Moody's
Rating agency anticipates inflation to moderate in second half of 2023.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 17:31:09 +0300
Refugees fleeing war in Ukraine projected to exceed 8M
UN refugee agency says 7.7 million people are internally displaced since start of war in Ukraine.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 17:13:18 +0300
Speaking to Putin, Turkish President Erdogan urges Istanbul meeting of Ukrainian, Russian leaders
'Positive momentum' achieved in last month's Istanbul talks should continue, Recep Tayyip Erdogan tells Vladimir Putin in phone call.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 16:49:33 +0300
Discrimination against Muslim Americans rose by 9% in 2021: Report
CAIR received 6,720 complaints nationwide last year.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:08:15 +0300
Press agenda on April 26
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 19:22:19 +0300
UN chief, Erdogan reaffirm 'common objective' of ending Ukraine war
Guterres expresses support for Turkiye’s diplomatic efforts to end conflict.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 19:20:51 +0300
At least 215 children killed so far in Russian attacks: Ukraine
391 children wounded since war began on Feb. 24, according to Ukrainian authority.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 19:04:22 +0300
Putin accuses CIA of inciting Ukraine to killing Russian journalists
Russian president says CIA agents who recommended Ukrainian saboteurs kill Russian journalists are known by name.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 19:00:29 +0300
NATO foreign ministers to meet in Berlin
Top diplomats expected to discuss NATO's response to Russia-Ukraine war at informal meeting.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 18:54:08 +0300
French prosecutors to investigate police shooting after Macron’s victory rally
Police in Paris shot dead 2 people after they failed to comply orders.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 18:52:55 +0300
Russia warns US against sending more weapons to Ukraine
Washington trying to raise stakes, aggravate situation in Ukraine, says Russian ambassador to US.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 18:51:18 +0300
Coalition government formed in Northern Cyprus
Premier Faiz Sucuoglu hands over list of cabinet members to president.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 18:44:07 +0300
Azerbaijan, Armenia agree to meet for possible peace treaty talks
Baku and Yerevan agree to convene meetings of joint border commission as well as working group on peace treaty.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 18:40:33 +0300
South Korean delegation on detente mission to Japan
South Korean President-elect Yoon sends team to Tokyo ahead of his inauguration next month.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 18:27:15 +0300
Global military spending passes $2T for first time: Survey
5 largest spenders in 2021 were US, China, India, UK and Russia, according to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 18:04:18 +0300
US president distorted facts about 1915 events: Azerbaijan
Attempts to politicize so-called ‘Armenian genocide’ unacceptable, says Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:06:45 +0300
Police open fire on car in Paris, killing 2 people
Incident takes place on Pont Neuf bridge near Louvre Museum.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 21:16:05 +0300
Biden accepts invitation to visit Israel in coming months: White House
In phone call, US president, Israeli prime minister discuss Iran, Israel-Palestine tensions.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 21:14:55 +0300
Nigerian oil refinery death toll rises to 109
Situation more serious than anticipated, says National Emergency Management Agency.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 21:13:52 +0300
Iraqi cleric seeks to criminalize Israel ties
Iraq has no diplomatic relations with Israel.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 21:11:57 +0300
17 dead as 4 migrant boats sink off Tunisia, official says
Tunisian coast guard rescues 97 irregular migrants off eastern Sfax city, court spokesman says.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 21:09:31 +0300
European leaders hail Macron's re-election as triumph of democracy
Several European leaders welcome French president’s re-election over far-right candidate Marine Le Pen.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 21:08:04 +0300
France’s far-right candidate concedes defeat to Macron in elections
Marine Le Pen vows to continue fight in forthcoming legislative elections.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 21:03:59 +0300
French President Emmanuel Macron wins second term in office
Macron received 58.2% of votes in run-off round against far-right candidate Marine Le Pen.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 18:41:45 +0300
Brazil is Turkiye’s largest commercial partner in Latin America: Turkish foreign minister
$5B bilateral trade volume between Turkiye, Brazil far behind potential, says Mevlut Cavusoglu.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 18:39:05 +0300
India’s Modi stresses ‘connectivity’ during his visit to Kashmir
Indian prime minister addresses rally in Jammu in his first public event since New Delhi stripped disputed region’s special status in 2019.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 18:35:40 +0300
Armenian Patriarchate in Istanbul holds ceremony on anniversary of 1915 events
Patriarch Sahak Mashalian wishes for peace, friendship between Turks, Armenians.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 18:32:05 +0300
2nd round of French presidential election records low voter turnout
As of noon, only 26.41% of registered voters participated in voting, official data shows.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 18:28:53 +0300
Wounded, civilians in Mariupol, Ukraine must be evacuated: Turkish president
In phone call with Ukraine's Zelenskyy, Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirms support for Russia-Ukraine talks, willingness to be guarantor.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 18:25:42 +0300
Iran seizes foreign vessel in Persian Gulf
Vessel seized by IRGC's naval forces in northern shores of Persian Gulf.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 18:21:18 +0300
47 migrants rescued from Lebanon capsized boat
Army says dead bodies of 8 migrants recovered.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 18:08:22 +0300
'Turkiye will never accept such efforts to politicize any human tragedy'
Turkiye working with Armenia to normalize relations, says Communications Director Fahrettin Altun.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 18:05:50 +0300
Turkiye 'rejects' US President Biden's remarks on events of 1915
Ankara rejects statements, decisions, distorting historical fact, condemn those who insist on this mistake, says statement.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 17:59:26 +0300
Turks, Armenians have co-existed for centuries, says Turkish president
In message to Turkish-Armenians, President Erdogan commemorates Ottoman Armenians who died in 'harsh conditions' of World War I.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 17:52:34 +0300
UN chief calls on countries to renew their commitment to dialogue
Principles at heart of multilateral cooperation under greatest strain since founding of UN, says Antonio Guterres.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 17:50:55 +0300
Ukrainian military claims Russia trying to speed up operation in eastern Ukraine
Russian army trying to take control of Popasna, Rubizhne in Donetsk, Kherson regions, says Ukrainian General Staff.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 17:47:49 +0300
Ukraine will quit negotiations with Russia if people in Mariupol are harmed: Zelenskyy
US Secretary of State, defense chief will travel Sunday to Kyiv, says Ukrainian president.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 17:41:28 +0300
Russia says it destroys terminal that stored foreign weapons near Ukraine’s Odessa
Russian air force disabled logistics terminal at military airfield near Odessa, says Defense Ministry.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 17:32:15 +0300
European Council chief, Azerbaijani president hold talks on situation in South Caucasus
EU aims to support peace, stability in region, says Charles Michel.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 17:15:55 +0300
Missile strikes kill 6 in Ukrainian port city of Odessa, official says
18 also injured in attack, says senior advisor to Ukrainian president.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 16:58:09 +0300
21,600 Russian troops killed in war so far: Ukraine
Russia also lost 177 aircraft, 154 helicopters, 854 tanks, says Ukrainian General Staff.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 16:53:56 +0300
Twitter to ban ads that deny scientific consensus on climate change
Misleading information about climate change can undermine efforts to protect planet, Twitter says.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 20:33:28 +0300
It’s right time for Finland to join NATO, foreign minister says
Ongoing war in Ukraine forced Finland to re-evaluate its security policy, says Pekka Haavisto.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 20:30:35 +0300
Ukrainian orphans share joy of children's day in Turkiye
Ukrainian orphans, brought to Turkiye amid Russia-Ukraine war, enjoy April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day events.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 20:27:04 +0300
UN says to address leakage of oil tanker in Yemen
FSO SAFER is floating storage tanker off Yemen’s western coast.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 20:25:34 +0300
Fall of Mariupol likely to prolong war in Ukraine, expert tells Anadolu Agency
Current situation in Ukrainian port city could boost Russian resolve, push Kyiv to act more boldly, says think tank head.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 20:23:41 +0300
Russia communicating with Ukraine for civilian evacuation from Azovstal plant in Mariupol: Spokesman
Ukrainian troops, civilians reportedly stranded in Azovstal plant with Russian forces surrounding them.



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