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Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:37:14 +0300
Time for South Asian nations to cooperate, prevent flood disasters
Recent floods in Pakistan and elsewhere highlight climate change is a threat to humanity with far-reaching consequences.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:34:02 +0300
Over 2,000 Chinese troops join Russian military drills
Vostok drills 2022 begin in Siberia's Far Eastern Military District, as well as in water areas and coastal zones of Sea of Japan and Sea of Okhotsk.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:31:22 +0300
UK citizen killed in Ukraine where he volunteered as medic
Sister of killed British citizen launches crowdfunding campaign to bring his body back to Britain.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:28:13 +0300
World's largest windfarm Hornsea 2 now fully operational
Offshore wind farm, located 89 km off UK's Yorkshire coast, comprises 165 wind turbines.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:26:05 +0300
Smartphone shipments expected to fall 6.5% this year with high inflation, weak demand
Largest drop predicted to come from China with 12.5%, according to International Data Corporation.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:21:37 +0300
Russian FM opposes reciprocal EU visa restrictions
Lavrov says Russia does not have to close itself to Europe.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:16:28 +0300
Chairman of Russian energy giant Lukoil dies in Moscow
Police say Ravil Maganov fell out of window of hospital where he was being treated.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:12:17 +0300
France, EU can cooperate with Türkiye on Ukraine, says UN envoy
We are more than happy to cooperate with Türkiye on Ukraine, says Nicolas de Riviere.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:10:09 +0300
5 more grain ships leave Ukraine under Istanbul deal: Türkiye
Shipments from Ukrainian ports continuing as planned, says Turkish National Defense Ministry.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:08:13 +0300
Vostok-2022 military drill starts in Russia
Vostok-2022 military drill starts in Russia.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:05:38 +0300
Türkiye’s 2nd 'Kindness Train' sets off with aid for flood-ravaged Pakistan
Train carrying 394 tons of aid leaves from Ankara.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:03:49 +0300
Russia, Iran to create cooperation mechanisms independent from West: Lavrov
2 countries working on integration of payment systems to facilitate financial transactions.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 09:00:49 +0300
Press agenda on September 01
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:34:06 +0300
UN committee finds Spain violated political rights of Catalan politicians
Spain denounced for suspending politicians from public duties before any convictions.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:31:10 +0300
World leaders express condolences over death of Gorbachev
Former Soviet president passed away Tuesday evening after 'serious and prolonged illness'.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:24:55 +0300
Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev dies at age 91
Gorbachev passed away this evening after 'serious and prolonged illness,' says hospital.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:22:55 +0300
EU top diplomats divided over ban on Russian tourist visas
Germany, France oppose proposal of Estonia, Latvia, Finland on restricting tourist visas for Russian nationals.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:21:23 +0300
Malaysia's ex-Premier Mahathir Mohamad hospitalized with COVID-19
97-year-old veteran leader admitted to National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur, says his office.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:19:56 +0300
IAEA team leaves Kyiv for Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Inspectors to spend 'a few days' at Europe's largest nuclear plant after 'explicit guarantees' from Russia, Ukraine.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:18:43 +0300
Zelenskyy urges Russian soldiers in Ukraine to flee for their lives
Occupiers should either flee or surrender, says Ukrainian leader.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:17:43 +0300
Japan further eases COVID-19 border controls for tourism
50,000 people to be allowed entry daily from Sept. 7, says Premier Kishida.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:14:16 +0300
Russia halts gas deliveries to Europe via Nord Stream pipeline
No gas flow would be available on pipeline that runs under Baltic Sea to Germany until Sept. 3, according to Gazprom.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:12:49 +0300
Russia expects IAEA visit to Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant despite shelling
Kremlin spokesman says Moscow will monitor EU actions regarding ban for Schengen visas for Russians.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:10:58 +0300
UN says elections only way to break 'impasse' in Libya amid recent clashes
At least 32 people killed, 159 others injured in clashes, according to Libyan officials.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:02:53 +0300
Those who stir up unrest by harassment in Aegean Sea are pawns: Turkish president
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's remarks come after Greece has increasingly harassed Turkish jets flying over Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean Seas.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:00:31 +0300
Press agenda on August 31
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:58:24 +0300
Drought declared across South West England after prolonged dry conditions
Minimal rainfall, dry weather conditions have resulted in low river flows, affecting water systems.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:56:41 +0300
Major Turkish tech event begins in Black Sea province
6-day Teknofest features technology competitions in dozens of categories.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:55:37 +0300
Germany's inflation jumps to 7.9% in August
Figures above market forecast of 7.8%.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:54:23 +0300
EU’s Borrell hails Istanbul deal as 1st humanitarian grain shipment reaches Djibouti
EU defense ministers fail to reach agreement on sending military training mission to Ukraine.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:53:01 +0300
UN chief urges global community to help flood-affected Pakistan
Floods claim nearly 1,200 people's lives, destroy or damage more than a million houses since mid-June.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:51:30 +0300
Baku urges international pressure on Armenia to explain fate of missing Azerbaijanis
Nearly 3,900 Azerbaijanis missing since 1st Nagorno-Karabakh war, says foreign minister.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:50:02 +0300
Indian top court closes all proceedings in Gujarat riots, Babri Masjid demolition cases
All India Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat unhappy with Indian Supreme Court decisions.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:48:21 +0300
Portuguese health minister resigns amid healthcare system crisis
Pregnant woman recently died after being transferred away from hospital.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:45:16 +0300
Families of missing Bangladeshis dream of getting back loved ones with UN intervention
On International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, victims’ families call for commission under UN to probe cases.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:42:58 +0300
Iraq’s top court postpones session to dissolve parliament amid unrest
Court was to consider lawsuit demanding dissolution of parliament.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:41:08 +0300
Russia-Ukraine confidence building 'going well': Turkish foreign minister
Finding negotiated solution was easier in initial weeks of Ukraine war, says Mevlut Cavusoglu, adding that now, 'things have changed'.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:38:32 +0300
Ukrainian grain shipment bound for Ethiopia docks Djibouti port
Brave Commander 1st Horn of Africa-bound vessel from Ukraine since Istanbul grain export deal.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:37:08 +0300
Türkiye sends 4 planeloads of humanitarian aid to flood-hit Pakistan
Train carrying more relief materials also depart for Pakistan on Tuesday morning from Turkish capital Ankara, says announcement.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 17:49:45 +0300
Russian, Armenian leaders mark 25th anniversary of friendship pact
Putin, Pashinyan discuss implementation of trilateral agreements with Azerbaijan.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 17:46:51 +0300
UN, Pakistan issue $160M flash appeal for flood victims
Aid will be used to provide 5.2M people with food, water, sanitation and emergency education in flood-affected regions.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 09:00:59 +0300
Press agenda on August 30
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 18:58:39 +0300
Curfew declared in Iraqi capital as cleric’s supporters storm presidential palace
Move comes after Muqtada al-Sadr announces withdrawal from politics.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 18:57:23 +0300
Russian shelling near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant injures 10, says Ukrainian official
Latest escalation comes ahead of UN team's visit to area.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 18:54:25 +0300
Greek air defense system's harassment of Turkish jets 'unacceptable'
Turkish forces will never compromise on any harassment, says defense chief.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 18:53:06 +0300
Iran says Israel failed to prevent its nuclear program
President Raisi held his first news conference, marking one year of his government.

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 18:45:18 +0300
IMF and World Bank must help countries on the brink
If the (in)stability of developing economies is being relegated to being a by-product of monetary policy choices in the rich world, the guardians of global financial architecture have much to answer for.

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.



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