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Thu, 22 Sep 2022 16:16:53 +0300
Russians buy up flight tickets to visa-free countries following mobilization announcement
Russian tourist authorities say explanations are expected in near time regarding permission on foreign trips for military liable people.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 16:14:36 +0300
Bank of England hikes rates, brings borrowing costs to highest level since 2008
Inflation expected to remain above 10% over following few months, says UK central bank.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 16:10:06 +0300
Ukraine thanks Türkiye for support in Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap
5 commanders being released from Russian captivity to be under 'personal protection' of Turkish president, says Ukraine’s Zelenskyy.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 09:00:07 +0300
Press agenda on September 22
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022.

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 14:37:33 +0300
UK calls Putin's partial mobilization, 'illegal annexation' plan 'admission of failure'
‘No amount of propaganda can hide the fact that Ukraine is winning this war,’ UK Secretary of Defense Ben Wallace says.

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 14:35:59 +0300
Death toll, property damages from floods in Pakistan keep rising
With 10 more deaths in past 24 hours, number of casualties nears 1,570, tally of damaged houses crosses 2M.

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 14:33:18 +0300
Pentagon reviewing own psychological operations after fake social media accounts discovered
Twitter, Facebook suspended over 150 accounts in August suspected of having been created by US military.

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 14:30:54 +0300
UK government announces caps on energy bills for businesses, charities, public sector organizations
Most vulnerable businesses will receive further support, Prime Minister Truss says.

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 14:26:48 +0300
Türkiye-India ties have a bright future ahead
The bilateral relationship of Türkiye and India has yet to reach its full potential, there is still huge room for further advancing the bilateral cooperation.

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 14:22:15 +0300
Putin declares partial military mobilization in Russia
In televised address to nation, president says Russia will use 'all means at its disposal' if territorial integrity threatened.

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 09:00:19 +0300
Press agenda on September 21
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 18:26:52 +0300
Türkiye’s foreign policy priorities at SCO summit
Ankara's proactive foreign policy to SCO can strengthen strategic autonomy vis-vis Western, Asian powers.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 18:20:22 +0300
NATO membership to remain new Swedish government's priority, Moderate Party leader says
Right-wing leader Kristersson asked to form new government after narrow election win.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 18:13:23 +0300
5 Tunisian parties to boycott parliamentary elections
Tunisia to hold legislative elections on Dec. 17.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 17:59:39 +0300
Russia to reopen embassy in Libya: Deputy foreign minister
Moscow will soon announce new ambassador to Libya, says Bogdanov.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 17:45:49 +0300
Inflation woes, hawkish policies fuel commodity worries
Commodity prices declined last week, gold slipped to lowest point since April 2020.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 17:29:26 +0300
Death toll in Kyrgyz-Tajik border clashes rises to 59
13 more bodies brought to hospitals on Sunday, says Kyrgyzstan's Health Ministry.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 17:18:16 +0300
Russia, China hold 2-day security consultations
Moscow, Beijing agree to strengthen military cooperation.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 17:09:00 +0300
Baltic states bar entry to Russians over Ukraine war
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland close borders to Russian nationals, including Schengen visa holders.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 17:02:55 +0300
Hearing on future of Jewish Agency in Russia postponed again
Moscow looking to shut Russian branch of Jewish Agency for Israel, an organization working on immigration of Jews to Israel.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 16:55:32 +0300
China says its 1st monkeypox case linked to Germany
Virus found in 29-year-old salesman who visited Germany early this month, say health authorities.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 16:51:28 +0300
UK holds state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II
UK's longest-serving monarch to be laid to rest at King George VI Memorial Chapel in Windsor Castle.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 09:00:54 +0300
Press agenda on September 19
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 18:04:02 +0300
Poland opens new canal from Baltic Sea to port of Vistula Lagoon
Polish president says ships do not have to get permission from Russia during passage.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 18:02:14 +0300
Japan orders 2M people to evacuate as powerful typhoon approaches
Flights disrupted across country as Japan Meteorological Agency issues level 5 warning against Nanmadol typhoon.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 17:58:34 +0300
Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes southeastern Taiwan
No loss of life, material damage reported so far, according to reports.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 17:55:12 +0300
Death toll in Kyrgyz-Tajik border clashes rises to 36
12 more bodies brought to hospitals on Sunday, says Kyrgyzstan's Health Ministry.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 17:49:37 +0300
Turkish president takes a stroll in Central Park, New York
Erdogan in US city to attend 77th UN General Assembly session.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 08:44:54 +0300
Nigeria, Morocco sign gas pipeline project to travel across sub-Saharan Africa to Europe
13 African countries will benefit from gas from Nigeria.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 08:43:34 +0300
Eritrea reportedly mobilizing reserve forces as Ethiopia war intensifies
5-month humanitarian truce shattered last month after fighting resumed in northern Ethiopia.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 08:42:13 +0300
24 people killed in heavy fighting with Tajikistan, says Kyrgyzstan
90 injured on Kyrgyz side in clashes on border.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 08:26:48 +0300
Athens municipality building turn off lights to save energy
Building will not be lit during evening hours.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 08:25:05 +0300
In meeting with Putin, India’s Modi calls for end to Ukraine war
Indian premier reiterated call for ‘early cessation of hostilities, need for dialogue and diplomacy,’ says government statement.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 08:23:28 +0300
US president to address UN General Assembly on Sept. 21
Joe Biden's address has been postponed due to his travel to London for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, says US envoy.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 08:21:43 +0300
Russia responding "with restraint" to Ukrainian attacks: Putin
Russia's main goal is 'liberation' of Donbas, but 'operation' will not stop there, says Russian president.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 08:20:02 +0300
US says discovery of mass grave in Ukraine horrific reminder of Russian legacy
Top diplomat says that as Ukraine makes gains against Russia it remains 'hugely' important to document crimes.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 08:18:51 +0300
Turkish, Iranian presidents meet in Uzbekistan
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Ebrahim Raisi hold closed-door meeting on sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 08:17:46 +0300
Türkiye a ‘reliable route’ for gas deliveries from Russia: Putin
Russian president thanks Turkish counterpart for Ukraine grain deal.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 19:59:56 +0300
Russia's war on Ukraine at critical stage
Ukraine launches counterattack, regaining territories.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 19:57:51 +0300
Türkiye's Communications Directorate holds panel in New York on UN Security Council reform
Permanent members' veto right should be limited, says former senior UN diplomat.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 19:05:08 +0300
UN condemns loss of life in West Bank amid Israeli raids
Israeli forces stage daily raids in West Bank, triggering clashes with Palestinian residents.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:58:00 +0300
Turkish president in US for UN General Assembly
Recep Tayyip Erdogan to address 77th session of UN General Assembly in New York, hold talks.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:53:14 +0300
Türkiye strongly condemns US decision to lift arms embargo on Greek Cypriot administration
Decision will lead to arms race, harm peace and stability in Eastern Mediterranean, Ankara says.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:51:28 +0300
Photo exhibition on 'hidden gems of Anatolia' opened in New York
‘CONNECT’ highlights landscape photography from different regions of Türkiye.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:49:20 +0300
Biden administration releases first framework for cryptocurrencies
Priorities include consumer protection, financial stability, countering illicit finance, financial inclusion, innovation.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:46:24 +0300
Turkish, Russian presidents hold closed-door talks in Uzbekistan
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Vladimir Putin meet on sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:44:53 +0300
Putin says Russia wants to stop 'conflict' in Ukraine
Russian president regrets that Ukraine's leadership refuses peace talks.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:42:49 +0300
Armenia strikes heavy blow to resolution of Karabakh issue: Ilham Aliyev
Azerbaijani president says Yerevan organized 'large-scale provocation' on Sept. 13.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:41:32 +0300
Turkish, Uzbek leaders meet in Uzbekistan for talks
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev hold closed-door meeting in Samarkand.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:37:36 +0300
Lebanon banks close branches for 3 days after depositors' incidents
Interior Ministry to hold emergency meeting to address banks' storming incidents.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:35:52 +0300
Spyware threatening privacy, human rights, UN report warns
New UN Human Rights Office report examines abusive spyware use by states.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:31:58 +0300
Drone captures footage of Greek forces illegally pushing back irregular migrants
Turkish drone footage shows irregular migrants being transferred to 2 inflatable boats off Izmir's Cesme district.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:30:24 +0300
Lebanese man surrenders after demanding his savings from bank at gunpoint
Armed man was reportedly able to withdraw some $19,000 before surrendering to security forces.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:27:32 +0300
Developed countries accelerate nuclear plans amid energy crisis
World's major economies start to prioritize energy supply security over previous environmentalist policies.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:23:44 +0300
Kyrgyzstan declares state of emergency in Batken region bordering Tajikistan
Decision taken to ensure safety of citizens, mobilize relevant forces, says Emergency Situations Ministry, after deadly clashes with neighboring Tajikistan.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 17:58:32 +0300
Push EU to lift sanctions blocking Russian fertilizer exports, Putin urges UN
Russian president says Moscow ready to provide 300,000 tons of fertilizers to developing countries for free.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 17:56:10 +0300
Methane blowout craters in Siberia are ‘canary in a coal mine for global climate’
Permafrost contains more carbon than atmosphere and, when thawed and released, some of this carbon can further amplify climate warming, scientist warns.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 17:48:31 +0300
World leaders hail Türkiye's mediation role in Russia-Ukraine war: Erdogan
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Türkiye is following a balanced policy between Russia, Ukraine since beginning of war in February.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 18:28:48 +0300
Russian gas exports to EU to fall in 2022: Deputy PM
Earlier in September, Russia stopped gas flow to EU in retaliation against G7 members' decision to cap Russian crude oil export prices.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 18:24:41 +0300
Türkiye’s mediating role in preventing global food crisis
Grain shipment deal leads Türkiye to win great diplomatic victory in world amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 18:19:55 +0300
'We badly need Russian fertilizer amid market crunch': UN chief
UN, Türkiye talking possible Russian ammonia exports, says Antonio Guterres in exclusive interview with Anadolu Agency.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:55:45 +0300
EU Commission expects Greece to investigate reports of migrant pushback leading to death of 5 children
EU executive body decries loss of life, urges respect for international law, EU official tells Anadolu Agency.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:00:43 +0300
Press agenda on September 15
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 18:05:57 +0300
South Korea fines Google, Meta over $71M for breaching personal information law
Both digital giants facing allegations of collecting personal information without users’ consent and using it for advertising, other purposes.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 18:04:06 +0300
Retired French cop to face charges over assaulting headscarf girls
Suspect allegedly attacked high school girls in March.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:59:05 +0300
Ukraine-Russia war shows EU's hypocritical stance on refugees
EU accepted 7M Ukrainian citizens in 7 months of war while only 1.1M Syrian refugees have been accepted in over 11 years.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:57:19 +0300
Chinese president lands in Kazakhstan, 1st time out of China since January 2020
Xi will travel to Uzbekistan on official visit to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:47:08 +0300
Export of Russian grain 'not easy but very important’: UN coordinator for grain deal
Highlighting success of Black Sea Grain Initiative, Amir Abdulla says nearly 3M tons of foodstuff, grain moved from Ukrainian ports.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:42:11 +0300
Baku says ready to hand over bodies of 100 Armenian soldiers killed in clashes
105 Armenian soldiers had died in the recent flare-up, says Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:00:36 +0300
Press agenda on September 14
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:59:05 +0300
Top US diplomat speaks with Armenian, Azeri leaders amid ongoing hostilities
Antony Blinken says US 'would push for an immediate halt to fighting and a peace settlement between Armenia and Azerbaijan'.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:56:49 +0300
Uzbekistan's historic city ready to host Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit
Samarkand is home to over a thousand cultural sites that show its deep-rooted history dating back to 8th century BC.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:55:28 +0300
Putin, Armenian premier discuss situation along border with Azerbaijan
Kremlin spokesman says Putin held phone talk with Nikol Pashinyan about escalation.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:51:17 +0300
‘Never-ending’ discrimination against Turks of Western Thrace
Greece denies existence of Turkish minority in region, and they face severe discrimination, says local Turkish leader.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:49:46 +0300
OPEC keeps global oil demand forecast unchanged for 2023
Global oil supply in August increases by around 1.3 million barrels per day compared to previous month.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:45:16 +0300
More than half a million children face malnutrition in Somalia: UN agency
513,000 children are at risk of death, UNICEF warns.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:43:21 +0300
Indian Muslim journalist to remain jailed despite being granted bail after 2 years
Siddique Kappan is required for investigation in another case being probed by Enforcement Directorate, says Lucknow Jail official.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:14:49 +0300
Türkiye calls on Armenia to learn its lesson, choose peace with Azerbaijan
Ankara pledges to side with Azerbaijan at all times amid rising tensions along border with Armenia.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:00:05 +0300
Press agenda on September 13
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 19:08:00 +0300
Tigray rebels ready for truce, African Union-led peace talks to end Ethiopia conflict
TPLF says it expects 'credible' peace talks with 'mutually acceptable' mediators, international observers.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 19:05:04 +0300
China’s Xi to embark on 1st overseas trip since pandemic began
Xi Jinping to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Uzbekistan from Wednesday.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 19:03:23 +0300
Court extends Pakistan's former premier's bail in terrorism case
Imran Khan appears before anti-terrorism court in Islamabad.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 19:01:26 +0300
Türkiye warns Greece against adventure on others' behalf
Türkiye seeks, protects its rights and interests at all platforms, Foreign Minister Cavusoglu says.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 18:59:29 +0300
Italian retailers put their energy bills on display as they fight for survival
Owners of bars, restaurants seek urgent help from government after seeing their energy costs triple from a year earlier.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 18:50:57 +0300
Russia sees no prospects for resuming peace talks with Ukraine
Kremlin spokesman says Russian president is in contact with military chiefs over situation in Ukraine.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 18:48:12 +0300
Parliament living, breathing instrument of British democracy: King Charles III
New monarch vows to follow Queen Elizabeth II's example of commitment to constitutional government.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 18:28:06 +0300
Croatians take to streets to protest against government
Protesters call for resignation of government.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 18:27:05 +0300
'Butcher of Bosnia' Ratko Mladic hospitalized: Reports
Mladic was taken to prison hospital after his health deteriorated, says his son Darko Mladic.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 18:26:13 +0300
Ukraine advancing 'dozens of kilometers' against Russian forces: Official
On Aug. 29, Ukraine announces major offensive against its Russian-held southern regions.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 18:24:13 +0300
Europe bigwigs raise serious doubts on Iran’s nuclear deal intentions
France, Germany, and UK call upon Tehran to cooperate in good faith, fully and without delay.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 18:22:56 +0300
Far-right party eyes major win in Sweden's elections
Polls say far-right Sweden Democrats could emerge as 2nd-largest party in parliament.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 18:21:32 +0300
Flood-ravaged Pakistan bracing for secondary disasters
Food insecurity, infrastructure repair, house reconstruction viewed as 3 major short-term challenges.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 18:07:58 +0300
Germany, France, with US, Türkiye support wants to solve Kosovo issue: Serbian president
US to send military aid to Albania, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Croatia, Kosovo against possible Russian aggression, says Aleksandar Vucic.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 18:06:50 +0300
Operations at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant completely halted: Ukraine
Last reactor of Europe's largest nuclear plant disconnected from power grid, says Ukrainian agency.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 18:05:42 +0300
Magnitude-7.6 earthquake jolts Papua New Guinea
No reports of casualties, damages, says US Geological Survey.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 18:03:57 +0300
Greek prime minister announces relief measures of up to $5.6 billion
Extra aid will be given to 2.3 million vulnerable citizens while energy subsidies will increase to $304 million.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 18:02:33 +0300
Swedish Centre Party leader accuses Liberal head of ‘collaborating with former Nazis’ in debate
Annie Loof criticizes Johan Perhson for willingness to work with far-right Sweden Democrats.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 17:58:45 +0300
Pakistan thanks Türkiye for humanitarian aid to flood victims
In phone call, Pakistani premier briefs Turkish President Erdogan about relief activities for flood victims.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 18:37:38 +0300
Turkish Airlines sets new bar in international travel capacity
Turkish flag carrier became 'world's biggest network carrier' in terms of seat capacity on international flights in August.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 18:36:18 +0300
UN chief reiterates 'urgent' steps to mitigate climate change disasters
'This is not matter of solidarity, but of justice,' says Antonio Guterres as he visits Pakistan's flood-hit areas.



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