In 2nd phone call since start of Ukraine war, Xi says Beijing ready to enhance coordination with Moscow.

References to disease as African ‘discriminatory, stigmatizing,’ say 30 scientists in letter to UN health agency.

Navalny was arrested in 2021 upon return from Germany, where he was treated for nerve agent poisoning which he blames on Kremlin.

Lawmaker of MeRA25 party criticizes government of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis over foreign policy.

Court steps in in case of Iraqi national, preventing deportation until 3 weeks after end of judicial review due in July.

Attacks on children by military junta constitute crimes against humanity, say UN report.

Türkiye will not stand by Sweden while terrorist organizations maintain presence in country, says Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.

Deliveries to member states to begin by end of June, says European commissioner for health and food safety.

World's 3rd-largest oil importer country insists on buying Russian oil at almost 30% discount despite EU ban.

Prosecution launches probe into whether Belgian government committed crime by denying refugees right to reception.

Total value of cryptocurrency market down 7.1% to $963B, for over $300B loss in less than a week.

Salvini’s League party suffers as Italians snub referendum on justice system while far-right Brothers of Italy party confirms strong support.

Global ratings agency now expects China’s growth to fall to 3.7% this year, down from 4.8% in March.

US president will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during summit in Jeddah, says senior official.

Top officials of China, US hold in-person talks, agree to keep communications channels open to 'manage differences'.

Transportation of Nuri to launchpad to take place on Wednesday, its launch on Thursday, according to local media.

France closes military base in Menaka, relocates troops to Niger.

State of emergency implemented due to recent increase in terrorist attacks in country's northernmost region.

Former UN rights chief says global community has failed with steps to ensure Israeli compliance.

Foreign ministers of China and 5 Central Asian states agree to increase cooperation and multi-tiered connectivity.

Country to launch observation satellite 'IMECE' in 2023, Turksat 6A in mid-2023.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, June 14, 2022.

Ministers' decision comes after their party quit coalition government last week.

Centrist Ensemble party backing president ekes out win over left-wing coalition, with 2nd round of voting to be held this weekend.

Russia, US together possess over 90% of all nuclear weapons, says Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

Record-high inflation, Fed's aggressive interest rate moves cause crypto investors to adopt risk aversion.

Country insistent on implementing strict zero-COVID policy.

Sadrist movement's candidate for Iraqi premiership also withdraws from candidacy.

Türkiye is ‘working to make everyone accept the sovereignty of the Turkish Cypriots,’ says Mevlut Cavusoglu.

Cryptocurrency loan company's token, CEL, loses 51% in value.

Negotiations need to start between 2 equal sovereign states, not two communities, says Mevlut Cavusoglu.

Russian army trying to deploy reserve forces in eastern Donbas region of Ukraine, says President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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

‘It really is a true story of love and the conquest of love over evil,’ says constitutional law professor Richard Albert.

Demonstrations in response to latest mass shootings in New York, Texas.

Scores of people fled northern Syrian territories after terror group oppressed locals with looting, arson, kidnapping.

Final round of talks between Libya’s rivals open in Egypt.

Voting for local leadership of 971 areas seen as important public opinion gauge ahead of 2023 general elections.

Serbia facing growing pressure for reluctance to sanction Russia over Ukraine war.

Yemen has been engulfed by violence since 2014.

Russian warplanes tried to harass participants in the drill, says Swedish defense minister, calling this ‘unacceptable’.

Agreement will help France overcome crisis in its relationship with Australia dating from last year, says defense minister.

Number of child laborers could increase by 9M by end of this year, says senior International Labor Organization official.

A group of men and women assault man near tourist hub Picadilly Circus.

I will push for accession negotiations that were firmly promised 2 years ago, says Olaf Scholz.

In 95 appearances for Monaco, Tchouameni scored 8 goals, made 7 assists.

Recently unearthed footage shows Merter Keskin was subjected to ‘ventral plating’ by French policemen before he died.

Turkish government has said if they want to join NATO, both Helsinki, Stockholm must stop support for terrorist groups.

Special rapporteurs call for increased international pressure on ‘brutal military regime’.

'I am alive today thanks to the Turkish Red Crescent,' says beneficiary.

Initially borders reopen for guided tours from 98 countries.

‘No NATO ally has suffered more terrorist attacks than Türkiye,’ says Jens Stoltenberg.

Iran, Venezuela seek to expand cooperation during President Nicholas Maduro's visit to Tehran.

1st round of voting for National Assembly indicating runoff between Macronists, NUPES coalition.

Defense Secretary Austin says US remains committed to one-China policy in address at Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

Anadolu Agency acquires video showing Merter Keskin's last moments at French police station.

Decision to 'reset' ties would effectively move US past Kingdom's killing of Jamal Khashoggi, says CNN.

Earlier this month, Tunisian President Kais Saied sacked dozens of judges.

France willing to place boats to access port in order to avoid global food crisis, media quotes presidential adviser as saying.

'Why aren't they drilling? Because they make more money not producing more oil,' says US president.

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto speaks to UN General Assembly president over phone.

US president urges bipartisan unity to 'allow no one to place a dagger at the throat of our democracy'.

Ben Wallace reiterates London’s support for Kyiv in meetings with Ukrainian president, defense minister.

‘Crime is of such gravity that sanction can only be in line with this gravity,’ says trial’s chief lawyer.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov refuses 'to interfere in work of Donetsk People's Republic's judicial system'.

Young boys and girls dragged to battle zones to serve terror group’s regional ambitions.

Wei Fenghe, Lloyd Austin discuss bilateral, regional, global issues at Shangri-La Dialogue defense summit.

Terror group occasionally uses detainees as bargaining chip during negotiations.

Protesters call for arrest of ruling party spokeswoman Sharma, who was charged formally by Delhi police on Thursday.

Jens Stoltenberg to meet Finnish president, foreign minister and Swedish premier, says alliance.

Government plans to offer tax advantages, labor and other incentives to financial institutions.

Energy prices rose 34.6% on annual basis, the most since September 2005.

French president tried everything to make the Champions League a party in Paris, to taunt Putin.

Shia cleric fails to convince parliament to form government without former Prime Minister al-Maliki, Iran-aligned coalition.

Schmidt abusing his 'Bonn powers' by influencing upcoming general elections and undermining country's constitutional order, Dodik alleges.

Diplomatic spat related to Madrid shifting position on disputed territory of Western Sahara.

2 more injured as plane crashes in central Hubei province, pilot ejects safely, local media reports.

Heavy traffic in Iraqi capital causes problems mounting to armed fights between drivers, traffic police.

Jens Stoltenberg diagnosed with shingles which can occur after COVID-19, NATO official says.

Hot, dry wind is making it difficult to get blaze under control.

‘State actors, citizens from some nations using our countries at expense of our sovereignty, economies,’ Australian police chief says.

2 sides discuss issues of defense and security as well as military training cooperation.

Türkiye will not relinquish its rights in the Aegean Sea, says Recep Tayyip Erdogan says during military exercise in Aegean.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, June 9, 2022.

Experts say success of referendum will be determined by meaningful implementations of reforms to benefit people.

Quake hits Lake Baikal area near Irkutsk city, says Emergency Ministry.

US president to travel to Germany, Madrid on June 25, June 28.

Officials from 3 countries agree to bolster security ties amid growing fear of Pyongyang preparing for nuclear test, local media reports.

Micheal Martin tells EU lawmakers he ‘strongly’ supports Ukraine’s EU candidacy.

No casualties reported, but building damaged after midnight attack by Russia, says mall director.

Russia-Ukraine war ‘quashed hopes for quick end to rising inflation’ that stems from pandemic-related bottlenecks: OECD.

US has always been caught up in its own aggression, Nicolas Maduro tells Anadolu Agency in exclusive interview.

After meeting with visiting Russian counterpart, Türkiye's foreign minister says UN plans for food corridor mechanism 'reasonable, feasible' amid Ukraine war.

German police say driver arrested, not yet clear whether it was accident or attack.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.

Under new rules, EU countries must measure if minimum wage allows 'decent standard of living'.

Russian Foreign Ministry says Sergey Lavrov, Mevlut Cavusoglu will discuss bilateral ties, int'l situation at meeting on Wednesday.

Haldenwang says PKK terror group uses various associations in Germany to raise money, recruit young people as foreign fighters.

Maduro, Erdogan to discuss ties, cooperation, regional, global issues, says Turkish Directorate of Communication.