Lithuania's rail transit restrictions to Russian semi-exclave once again brings Moscow and West face to face.

Restoration efforts in region to begin soon, says agriculture and forestry minister.

Protestors demand resignation of Prime Minister Garibashvili.

Greek national Muhammed Amar Ampara was engaged in espionage for Athens, Türkiye's intelligence agency reveals.

Summit to be held under Germany’s leadership with goal of ‘progress towards an equitable world’.

Truck carrying bomb left near Tukish border by PKK/YPG terrorists, says Turkish Interior Ministry.

Call made in joint statement by US, France, Germany, Italy, UK.

'There is a real risk that multiple famines will be declared in 2022,' says Antonio Guterres.

US President Joe Biden to meet Arab leaders in Saudi Arabia next month.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan discusses Stockholm, Helsinki's bids for NATO membership with alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg.

After easing restrictions, several European countries experience new surge in infections.

This marks ‘most significant piece of anti-gun-violence legislation,’ says Sen. Chris Murphy.

Beijing says ready for talks with incoming Philippines government as Manila ends South China Sea exploration negotiations.

Besieged troops surrendering as communication from higher command cut off along with supplies, says Defense Ministry.

Expert warns that German industry must brace for energy rations, which would ultimately mean mass job losses.

Russian foreign minister, on granting Ukraine, Moldova EU candidacy status, recalls Hitler's gathering of a coalition against Soviet Union before World War II.

German ambassador to Canada accuses Russia of using 'energy as a weapon'.

Georgia next in line once it meets certain conditions, say top EU officials.

'This is the 13th time that President (Joe) Biden has authorized a presidential drawdown package,' says White House.

Serbia currently engaged in talks with EU, while bloc's negotiations with North Macedonia, Albania on hold since 2020.

There is need for continued engagement with de facto authorities in Afghanistan, says special envoy.

Michelle Bowman says inflationary effect from Ukraine war lasting for energy, food prices.

Company’s malaria vaccine candidates to enter first in-human trial later in 2022.

'Shots that killed Abu Akleh, injured her colleague Ali Sammoudi came from Israeli Security Forces’.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Friday, June 24, 2022.

SVT aired interview with YPG/PKK ringleader as Sweden continues NATO membership negotiations with Türkiye.

Flight services from northeastern Sylhet district's Osmani International Airport resume after 6 days.

Russian, Iranian foreign ministers meet in Tehran.

NATO to address Finland, Sweden’s membership bids, with security interests of all allies addressed, at Madrid summit, Stoltenberg says.

Kremlin spokesman Peskov denies Kyiv's accusation of selling 'stolen grain' from Ukraine.

Russian president says 5 states cooperation can solve global economic crisis caused by 'ill-considered, selfish actions of some states'.

Türkiye against illegal buying, selling of Ukrainian grain by Russia or others, will not allow entry of such grain, says Foreign Minister Cavusoglu.

We need food and water, says Taliban official after powerful quake causes death and destruction.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, June 23, 2022.

Bill passed by lawmakers in preliminary reading.

Board says merger agreement fair, advisable for Twitter and stockholders.

Stressing talks with IMF, Wickremesinghe says shoring up foreign reserves only route to financial recovery.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Mohammed bin Salman set to have one-on-one meeting, to be followed by official dinner.

Representatives of Russian, Turkish military officials met in Moscow to discuss safe exit of Turkish merchant ships, grain export from Ukrainian ports.

Death toll may rise after quake shakes border provinces of Paktika, Khost on Tuesday night.

Crews making intensive efforts to control forest fire in Marmaris district of Mugla province through land and air operations.

Nearly 600 people wounded in border provinces of Paktika, Khost.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.

Some countries using 'few hundred refugees they have accepted as advertising material,' says Turkish president.

Beijing says wars ‘waged by US after 9/11 have created some 49M to 60M refugees’.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says Ukraine-style of holding peace talks did not bring country any good.

During visit of Kazakh president to Iran, 2 sides agreed to expand rail, road transport cooperation and utilize Iranian ports to export energy.

Instead of Open Balkan, European leaders should press for the start of EU accession talks with Albania and North Macedonia, awarding candidate status to Bosnia and Herzegovina and the visa-liberalization and candidate status to Kosovo.

Decision also includes Ethiopia, Vietnam, India.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Monday, June 20, 2022.

Turkish foreign minister warns Pristina of the threat terror group poses to Kosovo's security.

Bloc evaluating various options, including Belarus, Black Sea for export of millions of tons of wheat amid Russia-Ukraine war.

Oil production drops to less than 200,000 barrels per day.

Experts urge ensuring rights of refugees on World Refugee Day as more than 1,000 reach Cox’s Bazar with thousands to join.

Assam disaster management authorities say over 3M people affected due to floods in last 24 hours.

27 killed as at least 10 of 64 districts inundated by floods, according to officials.

Musk want platform to be more like Chinese super app WeChat; wants users 'entertained and informed'.

Manipulated social media messages, images are ‘asserting that Sweden supports PKK,’ says Foreign Ministry.

Kazakhstan does not recognize Taiwan, Kosovo, South Ossetia or Abkhazia, same applies to Donetsk, Luhansk, says Tokayev.

Suspect expected to be charged with murder later Friday.

Kyiv expects 'positive result' when EU leaders discuss accession issue at summit next week, says Ukrainian president.

Russia has no cause for concern 'because EU is not a military organization,' says Vladimir Putin.

98% of pushbacks include torture, ill-treatment, according to Türkiye's Ombudsman Institution.

Foreign minister says it is 'an extremely irresponsible, rude, completely unacceptable Russian provocation'.

Since 2000, number, duration of droughts have risen 29%, according to World Meteorological Organization.

Voter turnout slightly up at 18.99% at noon, polls predict over 50% voters are staying away from polling stations.

Move comes amid anger over insults against Prophet Muhammad by Indian spokesperson.

Everyone must act responsibly in this regard, says Türkiye's foreign minister.

State of emergency declared in 3 provinces, including capital Quito, says president.

Pakistan and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan militants have long list of demands during ongoing peace talks in Kabul, says think tank report.

UN court sentenced in absentia 2 members of Hezbollah to life imprisonment.

Total value of cryptocurrency market plummets to as low as $832B.

'Policy changes affect economy with a lag, and abrupt changes can be unsettling to households, small businesses,' Kansas City Fed president says.

Resurgence of left-wing politics threatening Macron’s chances of sweeping majority in parliament.

Only private sector in Sfax participated in strike.

In 1st trip to Ukraine since Russia’s war, leaders of Italy, France, Germany and Romania reiterate their strong backing to Ukrainian people.

UN-backed court sentences in absentia two members of Hezbollah to life imprisonment.

Announcement comes as country experiencing one of worst droughts in 4 decades.

If Yerevan continues to question Azerbaijan's territorial integrity, Baku will also question that of Armenia, says Ilham Aliyev.

King Mohammed VI contracts asymptomatic form of COVID-19.

Ramaphosa says government focused on growing economy, creating jobs.

Bomb blast, gunfire target temple in capital Kabul's Karte Parwan region, Sikh worshipper, Taliban member killed.

Total value of cryptocurrency market was up to $976B in early hours before falling to $910B.

Macron visits war-torn city of Irpin along with German counterpart Scholz, Italian premier Draghi, in show of strength, praising heroism of Ukrainians.

Bank's rates see 13-year high as prices expected to continue rising due to Russia-Ukraine war.

Mosques continue to be targeted by neo-Nazis or left-wing extremists, but attacks are not properly investigated, according to Brandeilig.

President Xi has signed new order legalizing Chinese troops’ missions to ‘safeguard sovereignty, security, development interests’.

Jens Stoltenberg commends again Türkiye’s efforts in opening export corridor for Ukrainian grain.

Two rivals will discuss conflicting points in Libya’s political, constitutional path.

US President Joe Biden plans to visit Saudi Arabia next month.

Situation on ground, counter-terrorism, latest developments in political process, humanitarian aid issues discussed in meeting.

Greek PM Mitsotakis’s political group tried to block letter asking EU Commission to remind Greece on respect of court rulings, an EU source says.

Ukraine war has pushed figure for forcibly displaced people worldwide above 100M, says UN refugee agency.

NATO defense ministers to discuss Finland, Sweden membership application, increased military spending.

Leaders of France, Germany, Italy in Kyiv to convey Europe's support for Ukraine.

Greece's militarization of the islands contradicts the Lausanne Peace Treaty's purposes. Thus, Türkiye has a right to suspend Article 12 of the Treaty.

In 2021, trade volume was about $2B, but in 1st quarter of 2022, it increased by 31%, says Turkish foreign minister.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, June 16, 2022.

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.