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Mon, 29 Aug 2022 09:02:35 +0300
Press agenda on August 29
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 20:44:03 +0300
Tunisia recalls envoy from Morocco amid Western Sahara row
Move comes one day after Morocco summons its ambassador from Tunisia.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 20:42:19 +0300
6 more grain ships leave Ukrainian ports under Istanbul deal: Türkiye
Shipments from Ukrainian ports continuing under historic deal reached this July in Istanbul, says National Defense Ministry.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 20:39:57 +0300
New border deal with Kosovo is 'gentleman's agreement': Serbian premier
Use of ID cards issued by Kosovo is done solely for practical reasons, says Ana Brnabic.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 20:38:01 +0300
UK's Boris Johnson blames cost of living crisis on Putin, Russian-led war
Russia's war on Ukraine 'spooked' UK energy markets, says British premier, set to soon leave office.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 20:36:29 +0300
Serbia, Kosovo agree on new border policy, EU says
Kosovo Serbs, all other citizens will be able to travel freely between 2 countries with ID cards, says foreign policy chief.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 20:35:11 +0300
Death toll from Tripoli clashes in Libya rises to 32
Violence worst in Libya since cease-fire reached in 2020.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 20:33:56 +0300
US to appoint envoy to Arctic region for 1st time in history
Ambassador-at-large to be in contact with 7 other Arctic countries – Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Russia.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 20:32:50 +0300
Algeria, France sign declaration for ‘renewed partnership’
Emmanuel Macron’s visit aims to overcome diplomatic discord with Algeria.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 20:12:15 +0300
Kuwait to hold parliamentary election in September
Voters will elect new 50-seat National Assembly.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 20:10:33 +0300
Apple possible target of antitrust lawsuit by US Justice Department: Report
Case could be filed by end of 2022, following similar suits against Facebook, Google, Amazon.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 20:09:08 +0300
Most parts of world will face 'extreme heat' by 2100: Study
Researchers warn rising heat has 'potential to threaten habitability of large swaths of Earth's land surface'.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 20:08:08 +0300
Oil increases more than 5% in week ending August 26
Possible OPEC+ action to lower production to curtail weak oil prices and signs of better demand appetite fuel oil prices.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 20:06:49 +0300
'Extreme tension' in Israeli jails as Palestinian prisoners protest abuses
Israeli officials respond with harsher steps to deter protests by thousands of Palestinians detainees.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 20:05:24 +0300
'Türkiye will not show mercy to those attempting to divide state'
Türkiye will not tolerate any attack that targets country's freedom, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 20:03:46 +0300
Markets focus on Europe's energy but what about Asia?
Despite unmet demand from power sector amid ongoing heatwave, price-sensitive regions like South Asia have had to 'lose' LNG volumes to Europe, expert says.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 20:01:37 +0300
Azerbaijani troops stationed in Lachin city of Karabakh: President
‘Villages of Zabukh, Sus taken under control,’ says Ilham Aliyev.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 20:00:02 +0300
Iran-IAEA standoff last major hurdle in reviving nuclear deal
Iran says UN nuclear watchdog must close its probe to pave way for an agreement.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 19:58:45 +0300
Türkiye's Communications Directorate holds panel on UN Security Council reforms in Stockholm
Security Council needs to be reformed to make it more democratic and better-functioning, says Swedish political scientist.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 19:56:53 +0300
Sony to increase PS5 price citing global economic developments
No price increase in US, says CEO.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 19:53:25 +0300
EU, others reiterate call to hold perpetrators of Rohingya violence accountable
Joint statement marks 5th anniversary of Myanmar military’s attack against Rohingya.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 19:51:55 +0300
World Food Program condemns looting of fuel by Tigray rebels
Without fuel ‘it is impossible for WFP to distribute food, fertilizer, medicines,” says UN agency.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 19:50:00 +0300
Türkiye welcomes new border policy deal between Serbia, Kosovo
Türkiye to continue to strive to maintain peace, stability in region, says Foreign Ministry.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 19:48:27 +0300
Myanmar detains former UK ambassador: Reports
'We are in contact with the local authorities and are providing consular assistance,' local media quotes Foreign Office spokesperson as saying.

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 17:18:37 +0300
Tunisia foils 7 irregular immigration attempts to Europe
Over 7,000 Tunisians, 8,700 foreigners attempted to illegally cross to Europe by sea this year, Tunisian authorities say.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 19:26:36 +0300
UN calls for halting clashes in Libyan capital
1 civilian killed in clashes between rival militias in Tripoli.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 19:25:08 +0300
Montenegro claims Russian cyberattacks hit government websites
Prime minister says attacks were carried out by Russian services for political reasons.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 19:23:02 +0300
Serbia says 7 countries withdrew recognition of Kosovo
As Kosovo worked to gain recognition of large countries of its independence, Belgrade did not sit idly by, says President Vucic.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 19:21:35 +0300
1 killed as rival militias clash in Libyan capital
Violence comes amid military build-ups in Tripoli by forces affiliated with rival prime ministers.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 19:19:28 +0300
Türkiye calls Macron's remarks in Algeria 'unacceptable'
French president should face his country's colonialist past instead of blaming Türkiye, other countries, says Foreign Ministry.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 19:14:30 +0300
US Justice Department releases redacted Mar-a-Lago search document
FBI investigation began after referral from government agency, search warrant affidavit reveals.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 19:13:10 +0300
New route for Ukrainian grain shipments takes effect
Maritime humanitarian corridor adjusted to shorten transit, ease planning, says UN.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 19:11:12 +0300
France's Macron says gas not main agenda of visit to Algeria
French president announces new decisions on movement of people between 2 countries after Paris reduced visa quota for Algerians.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 19:09:34 +0300
German economy minister warns of energy price jumps this winter
Robert Habeck defends government's planned gas levy, says it is needed to guarantee security of gas supply.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 19:07:52 +0300
Moscow says Latvian move to ban Russian language 'discriminatory'
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman says initiative to ban Russian language at workplace affects half of country's population.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 19:06:09 +0300
EU energy ministers to hold urgent meeting amid energy crisis
Date for meeting is yet to be announced.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 19:02:57 +0300
Pakistan nearly reaches grim milestone of 1,000 deaths in rain-related mishaps
Another 45 people die in country's continuing monsoon floods, downpours, dozens go missing over past day.

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 19:01:11 +0300
Türkiye says business circles should not be concerned by US sanctions warning
‘We are pleased to see that US, our ally and trade partner, is inviting its businesses to invest in our economy,’ says finance minister.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 19:43:33 +0300
EU Commission 'monitors closely' developments on Greek wiretapping scandal
Member countries must respect EU law even in case of national security, says spokesperson on rule of law.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 19:42:00 +0300
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant needs to be immediately demilitarized: UN rights chief
Michelle Bachelet urges Russia to halt Ukraine war, says both sides must respect international rights, humanitarian laws.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 19:39:43 +0300
Social cohesion versus propaganda against Rohingya
Experts call for promoting social engagement between Rohingya, Bangladeshi host community to counter propaganda and facilitate repatriation.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 19:28:51 +0300
Türkiye has never pursued policy of dividing people in Balkans: North Macedonia
Türkiye pursues balanced approach toward all Balkan countries regardless of their religion or ethnic origin, says North Macedonia president.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 19:25:11 +0300
Rohingya mark 5th 'Genocide Remembrance Day' in Bangladesh refugees camps
Stateless people hold rallies and present international community with 7 demands, including justice for genocide victims, repatriation.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 19:23:56 +0300
3 journalists face trial for publishing classified defense intel in Finland
Trial set to commence on Sept. 29, journalists deny charges related to December 2017 report about defense intelligence unit.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 19:22:04 +0300
‘Germany’s military stocks are not enough to send more weapons to Ukraine’
Berlin lacks critical military equipment, but having talks with defense companies to supply more weapons to Ukraine, foreign minister says.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 19:20:35 +0300
Türkiye’s Communications Directorate holds ‘UN Security Council Reform’ panel in Oslo
UN Security Council represents world order of 1945, not of 2022, says former undersecretary-general.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 19:18:24 +0300
Bangladesh begins COVID-19 vaccination for schoolchildren
Over 22M children aged 5 to 11 to get pediatric Pfizer vaccines in countrywide drive.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 19:16:41 +0300
Frustrated Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh desperate to move to 3rd countries
More than 2,400 refugees took risky sea journeys from Bangladesh in 2020, says UN report.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 19:14:45 +0300
Thousands of Rohingya youths face bleak academic future
Youths vow to rid themselves of stateless life and lead their nation, no matter how long it takes.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 19:12:55 +0300
Sweden’s premier rules out future coalition with Left Party
Left Party’s waving of PKK terror group’s rags not in interest of government, says Magdalena Andersson.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 19:02:38 +0300
Japan’s top cop to step down over ex-premier's assassination
Police Commissioner General Itaru Nakamura says he ‘will take responsibility for assassination of Abe’.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 19:01:30 +0300
International community vows to put more pressure on Myanmar for Rohingya repatriation
Embassies of 13 states, EU delegation in Bangladesh express concerns over escalating rights violations in Myanmar.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 18:58:22 +0300
Hot weather, low rainfall dry up farmers' profits in Bangladesh
Amid rising cost of fuel, fertilizer, farmers face lowest rainfall and hottest temperatures in 4 decades.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 18:33:19 +0300
US, Greece disagree on extent of Greek airspace
‘Greece and its neighbors have not agreed on boundary delimitation in those areas where their lawful maritime entitlements overlap,’ says US State Department.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 18:29:10 +0300
US economic contraction revised up to 0.6% for Q2
Current‑dollar GDP stood at $24.88T in April-June, Commerce Department’s 2nd reading shows.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:02:08 +0300
Press agenda on August 25
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:49:57 +0300
Ukrainian war and implications for Türkiye, Azerbaijan
Türkiye and Azerbaijan have been given opportunity to grow their influence as alternatives to Russian gas as a result of Ukrainian war.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:06:06 +0300
Ukraine marks Independence Day as war with Russia continues
Ukraine proceeded with 'determining own destiny' in 1991, says Foreign Ministry.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:04:56 +0300
Türkiye congratulates Ukraine on Independence Day
Officials voice support for Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:02:31 +0300
Electricity prices in Europe increase as energy imports from Russia fall
Prices in France show largest gain.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:59:44 +0300
Macron says France now facing 'end of abundance'
President warns French public to be ready for 'sacrifices' amid instability due to Ukraine war, climate change.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:58:38 +0300
Inflation ‘eats up’ German savings: Study
Savings that Germans accumulated over past 2 years of pandemic largely depleted, reveals study by Ifo Institute.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:56:08 +0300
UK to 'never recognize' Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea: Johnson
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says support for Kyiv must continue 'until Russia ends this hideous war' on Ukraine.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:54:33 +0300
Europe experiencing ‘worst drought in 500 years’
64% of the EU territory is under warning or alert because of prolonged drought.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:51:24 +0300
Russia slowing Ukraine military campaign to reduce casualties: Defense minister
Shoigu says 'special military operation' progressing according to plan, all goals to be achieved.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:41:08 +0300
London Gatwick Airport cancels flights at short notice due to staff shortages
Authorities ground flights due to ‘late-notice staff absence,’ airport says.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:39:27 +0300
India successfully test-fires surface-to-air missile
Missile will prove to be force multiplier for Indian Navy, says defense chief.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:38:06 +0300
Another section of Beirut port silos collapses
Grain silos largely affected by Beirut port blast in 2020.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:36:35 +0300
Nearly 1,300 migrants cross English Channel in new record
1,295 migrants intercepted in 27 small boats coming from France, says UK Defense Ministry.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:35:12 +0300
Despite rising energy costs, Japan to maintain sanctions on Russia
Premier Kishida directs officials to ‘address rising energy prices prompted’ by Ukraine war.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:33:33 +0300
Rosatom sues Finnish firm over terminating nuclear power plant contract
Fennovoima also filed lawsuits worth $1.9B against Russia's state-run nuclear energy firm.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 17:59:13 +0300
Malaysia’s ex-Premier Najib Razak to go to jail as top court upholds conviction
Southeast Asian nation’s Federal Court says Razak's defense ‘so inherently inconsistent that it failed to raise reasonable doubt’.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 17:57:44 +0300
Taiwan belongs to China, defense chief tells SCO summit
China’s defense minister claims support of 170 nations over Taiwan.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 17:56:27 +0300
Australia announces probe into ex-premier Morrison's secret cabinet appointment
Despite Solicitor-General Donaghue's opinion that they were 'legal,' Prime Minister Albanese insists on accountability.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 17:54:57 +0300
Iraq’s top judicial body suspends activities amid protests
Supporters of Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr stage sit-in outside gates of Supreme Judicial Council in Baghdad.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 17:14:38 +0300
UK imports no fuel from Russia for 1st time ever
Overall imports from Russia also fall to lowest level since records began in January 1997, according to official figures.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 09:00:23 +0300
Press agenda on August 24
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 19:45:14 +0300
Chip crisis, global dependency in context of China-Taiwan crisis
When things go wrong, as in China-Taiwan crisis that left its mark on recent weeks, countries that hold power have a huge weapon against dependent nations and do not hesitate to use this weapon when necessary.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 18:59:11 +0300
Melilla: Europe's risky gateway for migrants
Despite barbed wire, high fences, hundreds of migrants mainly from sub-Saharan Africa manage to enter Spanish territory every year.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 18:57:51 +0300
Belgium to prepare for tough winter, says premier
Prime Minister Alexander De Croo says next 5 to 10 winters to be difficult due to rising gas prices.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 18:56:29 +0300
Rains, floods claims another 39 lives across Pakistan
Fatalities reported in Sindh, Balochistan provinces, as death toll from relentless rains and swirling floods since June 14 rise to over 700.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 18:54:59 +0300
Sweden’s anti-ghetto plan 'brings to mind state racism': Experts
Swedish minister’s call for 50% cap on non-Nordic citizens in immigrant neighborhoods draws heavy criticism.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 18:53:23 +0300
China launches Chuangxin-16 satellite into space
Developed under China Academy of Sciences, satellite to focus on scientific experiments, verifying new technologies.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 18:51:11 +0300
Nearly 9,000 Ukrainians killed in war with Russia: Ukraine's Army Chief
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Valeriy Zaluzhny says almost 9,000 'heroes' died in war with Russia.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 18:47:28 +0300
Journalist shot dead in Mexico, 15th victim of deadliest year for media workers
Fredid Roman found with fatal gunshot wounds in his car in Chilpancingo, capital of coastal Pacific state of Guerrero.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 18:43:30 +0300
Ukraine claims it repelled 5 major attacks by Russian troops in Luhansk
Kyiv also claims 45,400 Russian soldiers killed since start of war in late February.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 18:42:24 +0300
Another grain ship leaves Ukrainian port under Türkiye-brokered deal
Vessel departs from Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk on Tuesday morning, says Turkish National Defense Ministry.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 18:41:21 +0300
US says Iran has dropped demand to remove IRGC terror designation
State Department says it is working on formal response to Iranian text 'with attention to detail' it deserves.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 18:38:11 +0300
Turkish, Palestinian presidents meet for talks in Ankara
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomes Mahmoud Abbas with official ceremony in Turkish capital.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 09:00:35 +0300
Press agenda on August 23
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 19:16:14 +0300
Moscow holds Ukraine responsible for killing Russian journalist
Ukrainian citizen Natalya Vovk executed murder premeditated by Ukrainian special services, says Russia.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 19:05:58 +0300
Iran cites ‘good progress’ in nuclear talks
Iran says US didn’t respond to its response to EU proposal for nuclear deal.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 19:02:56 +0300
French retailer Carrefour to freeze prices on 100 products to fight inflation
Move comes as government puts further pressure on business to do more on rising prices.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 18:57:17 +0300
Lebanon says unaware of maritime border deal with Israel
Israeli TV channel says Israel, Lebanon close to have maritime demarcation deal.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 18:55:57 +0300
Israeli defense minister confirms crisis with Egypt over Gaza
Egypt angry at Israel’s refusal to rein in its West Bank raids following Gaza offensive.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 18:54:13 +0300
Top EU diplomat voices opposition to ban tourist visas for Russians
Josep Borrell says travel bans should be applied selectively to what he called 'collaborators with Putin regime'.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 18:52:24 +0300
Muslim mother, daughters wearing burkinis barred from pool in Canada
Muslim women or anyone who dresses modestly should have right to do so, says teenage daughter.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 18:50:00 +0300
World’s 1st preventive DNA screening for cancer, heart disease risk launched
Project undertaken by Australian university to test 10,000 people aged 18 to 40.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 18:48:46 +0300
Oil down as demand woes persist, strong dollar trims demand
Bearish signs on Chinese economy continue to pressure prices.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 18:46:20 +0300
Germans feeling the squeeze over surging food, energy prices
Middle- and low-income families say they’re struggling to make ends meet amid high inflation, soaring energy bills.



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