'The country that benefits the most from this 2 million barrel cut is Russia,' says National Security Council spokesman.

Putin would cross ‘very important line’ even if Russia deployed ‘a smaller nuclear arm,’ says Stoltenberg.

2022 Global Hunger Index report shows hunger at alarming level in Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Madagascar, Yemen.

Habitat loss, invasive species, pollution, climate change among key factors for decline, according to World Wildlife Foundation report.

Ankara says the decree renewed on Oct 12 includes 'baseless allegations and accusations'.

Missiles to be used with US-ground-launch system.

Participating countries buy together air defense equipment, missiles to strengthen NATO capabilities.

Since 2014, Kenya has been taking huge loans from China to fund infrastructure projects, some controversial.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Vladimir Putin hold closed-door meeting on sidelines of CICA summit in Kazakh capital.

Tens of thousands of victims still live in squalor and disease in flood-hit areas.

Polish operator says there are 'no signs of any third-party interference' from leak in Druzhba pipeline.

Ankara also determined to strengthen Istanbul grain agreement, says Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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

EU to watch closely for foreign policy course changes by China after country's 20th party congress, says EU Commission chief.

Belgium does not want to become attractive for refugees, says activist.

Government is becoming dangerous for Greek national interests, says main opposition SYRIZA-PS.

Indicators rising again in Europe suggesting another wave of infections, says UN health body, European officials.

Greece’s defense spending per person stands at a whopping $730 as of 2022..

Shipments from Ukrainian ports continue as planned, says Turkish National Defense Ministry.

Lebanon views US draft for maritime border deal with Israel as ‘satisfactory’.

At least 422 children have also been killed by Russian attacks since start of war this February, say Ukrainian prosecutors.

NATO's 'top priority' is to strengthen Ukraine's air defenses, says alliance chief.

Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry summons US charge d'affaires, demands investigation.

'No crisis' in Russian-led intergovernmental military alliance, Kazakh defense chief says after abrupt cancellation of drills by neighboring Kyrgyzstan.

Russian president suggests making TurkStream pipeline principal route for deliveries of Russian gas to Europe.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022.

Walkouts at TotalEnergies, Esso-ExxonMobil refineries to continue, announces union CGT.

Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov says all targets in new massive strike are hit.

Praising Ankara on hosting 3.8M Syrian refugees, Angela Merkel says Türkiye took on greater burden than Germany.

Shipments from Ukrainian ports continue as planned, says Turkish National Defense Ministry.

Natural gas, photovoltaic energy harnessed to fill gap.

Possibility of talks between Russia and West may be discussed during the meeting, Lavrov says.

Sergey Shoygu instructs holding more trainings at night time, involve experienced officers in preparation of recruits.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022.

US to 'provide unwavering economic, humanitarian, and security assistance so Ukraine can defend itself,' says top diplomat.

Jens Stoltenberg condemns Russia for indiscriminate attacks, targeting civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.

Russian oil imports to be decreased to 10% of initial amount by end of year.

Russian president accuses Ukrainian intelligence of orchestrating Kerch bridge attack, targeting Russian energy infrastructure.

This year's Nobel Prize laureates in economic sciences 'have demonstrated the importance of preventing widespread bank collapses,' says Swedish Academy.

Targeting urban areas, civilians ‘have no place in 21st century,’ says Josep Borrell.

Ankara, Kyiv coordinated efforts to mobilize response in UN on Russian missile strikes, says Ukrainian foreign minister.

Zelenskyy also discussed with French counterpart need to strengthen Ukraine's air defense.

Cyber security chief was founding president of German cyber security association which allegedly has ties to Russian secret service, local media reports.

Decision made to counter 'threats' on western borders of Russia, Belarus, says Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

First shipment of relief goods dispatched to Pakistan from John F. Kennedy Airport.

'Russian attacks damage 11 critical infrastructure sites across 8 regions of Ukraine,' says country's premier.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022.

Low-energy efficiency houses exempted from increase for 1 year.

Deby to rule for non-renewable 2-year transition period until elections.

Attack injured 49 people, including 6 children, says Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.

Village abandoned by residents destroyed by frequent shelling.

EU leaders reaffirmed commitment to support Ukraine, says Mario Draghi.

Ukraine retakes 29 settlements in Kherson on Oct. 1-6 amid counterattack launched in late August.

Local media reported Prime Minister Truss blocked public information campaign to encourage energy conservation.

White House continues to assail Russian President Vladimir Putin's 'irresponsible' nuclear saber rattling.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov says Zelenskyy call on NATO show Kyiv poses threat for global community.

Counter-demonstrators accuse AfD of politically exploiting food, energy crisis.

Amini died due to health problems including sudden heart rhythm disorder, says official medical report.

In meeting, Serbian president, European Commission vice president agree on need for joint work on migration issues.

FAO food price index declines 1.1% month-on-month, led by lower vegetable oil prices.

Prize goes to Ales Bialiatski from Belarus, Memorial from Russia, and Center for Civil Liberties from Ukraine.

Tokyo cannot overlook unilateral attempt to change status quo by force, says foreign minister.

Government wants to freeze price increases on basic staples, but industry is pushing back.

Prime Minister Prayut directs all national flags be flown at half-mast for day in order to express condolences to victims' families.

With aim to build confidence, contribute to border commissions, mission to start in October for 2 months at most.

‘I don't think there's any such thing as the ability to easily (use) a tactical nuclear weapon and not end up with Armageddon,’ says US president.

Female countryman, local guide injured.

Incident makes clear Russian citizens 'don’t want to fight Putin’s war of aggression against Ukraine,' says Dan Sullivan.

Ukraine’s president calls 1st summit of European Political Community opportunity to restore peace.

More than 1 in 10 gas stations in France affected by fuel shortages, with long waiting lines.

E-commerce share in overall retail sales reached 21% last year, says head of sector association.

12 North Korean warplanes fly in formation for what appear to be air-to-surface firing drills, followed by 30 South Korean fighter jets, reports media.

Francois Hollande says war will last several months because fundamentals not established for talks to begin.

Greek outlets failed to retract fabricated reports on 'Turkish push-forward of irregular migrants,' says Turkish Embassy in Athens.

Fire extinguished, no casualties reported, say Russian authorities.

Road section collapsed, train carriages burning on bridge after explosion.

Well-known Russian author Dmitry Glukhovsky also included on list, say media reports.

Risk of cholera outbreak, malaria and dengue fever threaten to claim far more lives than floods, says Antonio Guterres.

Putin marks 70th birthday in company of leaders of Commonwealth of Independent States.

'We are at the edge of the precipice,' City Mayor Eric Adams warns.

New framework seeks to replace predecessor after it was thrown out by European Court of Justice in 2020 on privacy concerns.

Members at UN Human Rights Council vote to appoint special rapporteur to examine human rights situation in Russia.

Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib, 2 lawmakers cut their hair as gesture of solidarity with protesters in Iran.

Ukrainian president's adviser alludes to Russian involvement in explosion.

Kremlin spokesman Peskov warns introduction of price cap on Russian oil may have destructive impact on energy markets.

Anti-Muslim hate crimes rose by 42% to 3,459 in year ending March 2022, according to Home Office figures.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman says principle of territorial integrity applies only to governments, representing all people of country.

Lebanon, Israel locked in dispute over maritime area rich in gas and oil.

On official visit to Canberra, Prime Minister Sogavare meets Australian counterpart.

Russian president signs decree about additional groups having mobilization deferments.

All 16 victims are 'young women of African origin,' according to Greek media.

Amid missile launches by Pyongyang, Chinese envoy to UN calls on US to address ‘legitimate concerns’ of North Korea.

It will take 'years' for coastal state to be fully rebuilt in wake of Hurricane Ian, says US president.

Pyongyang accuses Washington of escalating military tensions on Korean peninsula.

6 bodies recovered in total from Bay of Bengal as 15 passengers remain missing.

Spanish premier had no objections to Germany’s €200 billion plan to support its industry.

44 European leaders, including EU, Türkiye, UK, launch ‘strategic discussions’ on continent’s security, stability.

Gambia probes dozens of child deaths linked to cough, cold syrups produced by India's Maiden Pharmaceuticals.

Jung Myung-seok, leader of Providence Church, charged with assaulting 2 women from Australia, Hong Kong.

NATO chief hails 'impressive progress' of Ukrainian army, vows to 'step up support'.