After worsening in 2021, record deployment of renewables and electric vehicles help improve CO2 intensity of world's energy supply.

Western arms supplies destined for Ukraine end up in Middle East, Central Africa, and Southeast Asia, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman claims.

Natural gas, electricity prices up 192.4% and 158.3%, respectively, year-on-year in September.

Jens Stoltenberg urges Iran not to provide drones or missiles to Moscow, says any supplies will violate UN resolutions.

‘We're doing everything we can as soon as possible to fulfill all obligations,’ says Ulf Kristersson.

Leadership election to be held, completed within a week, with Truss staying in post until then.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Russian President Vladimir Putin told him 'Europe can get its natural gas from Türkiye'.

Investigation launched over Rasmussen's role in bankruptcy of PNB Banka in Latvia, say media reports.

Governor of Kyiv confirmed continuation of air alerts, functioning of air defense systems.

Ukraine may strike Kakhovskaya Hydroelectric Power Plant, causing possible flooding, say Russia-installed authorities.

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warns Israel against arms deliveries to Ukraine.

European Commission chief stresses importance of 'European solidarity, unity' amid energy crisis facing EU countries.

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

Ukraine's ambassador earlier criticized for his remarks against Russia during interview.

'Unprecedented' development reflects 'extraordinary crimes' Lafarge committed over multiple years in Syria.

Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers says workers will walk out on Nov. 3, 5, and 7.

Pyongyang warns Seoul to immediately stop its ongoing military drills.

Iranian trainers operating from Russian military base in occupied Ukrainian territory, says The New York Times.

'Silence and inaction are culpable,' says Clementine Autain.

Jens Stoltenberg rules out NATO nuclear umbrella for Ukraine as deterrence against Russia, says such a nuclear shield is only for member states.

Beijing says it is ready to create ‘vast space for peaceful reunification but no room for separatist activities in any form on Taiwan’.

Russian president declares regime of 'maximum readiness' in these regions that Moscow annexed from Ukraine and 'average readiness' in areas neighboring Ukraine.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022.

Ukrainian authorities underline need for air defense systems following missile, drone strikes.

Seoul official says Australia also expected to join exercises.

Surging violence, economic, political crisis, have thrown country into chaos.

Foreign Ministry rejects 'racist statement' made by Josep Borrell during speech last week.

OLAF report reveals personal mismanagement of 3 people from Frontex’s management.

Ministry starts disciplinary procedure against cybersecurity chief amid alleged links to Russian intelligence agencies.

EU’s border agency ‘acquiesces to Greece’s illegal, and often violent, pushbacks of migrants and asylum seekers' from Greece to Türkiye, says Andrew Stroehlein.

The construction of a new pipeline will consolidate Ankara’s position as an energy hub as Türkiye already hosts multiple natural gas pipelines from Russia, Azerbaijan, and Iran.

Trade unions demand pay rise amid high inflation.

Input from normal people, their suffering from climate change, must be included in coverage, says former Portuguese secretary of state for European affairs.

Al-Saadoun elected unchallenged to post.

Ministry of Defence issues 'threat alert' to warn serving, former personnel against joining Chinese military, James Heappey says.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022.

From time to time something erupts, says Josep Borrell, adding that 'every day is as intense as the previous one'.

US president last met Muhammed bin Salman on July 15 in Jeddah.

8 prisoners died in clashes and fire at Tehran’s Evin prison.

Workers in transport, education, health, and agriculture plan to heed unions' call for general mobilization.

Ignoring previous bilateral negotiations, proposing ‘unrealistic’ checkpoint options ‘not good policy,’ says Foreign Ministry.

Dmitry Medvedev says Israeli arms deliveries to Ukraine will destroy its relations with Russia.

Amid ongoing global crises, Turkic region's importance for global stability, prosperity rose even more, says Mevlut Cavusoglu.

European Commission blocks transfers of national recovery funds to Poland, arguing that Warsaw is still failing to meet EU conditions.

Military drills aim to monitor North Korea movement, maintaining emergency response posture.

Ukrainian soldiers to soon be assigned to French units for several weeks, according to Sebastien Lecornu.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf ahead of rivals in multiple constituencies, unofficial results show.

At least 4 explosions heard in capital, says mayor.

Escalating violence at settlements often attributed to turf wars among rival factions.

New airport capable of receiving 3.5 million passengers annually, according to Iraqi officials.

Iraq, Iran seek to strengthen joint cooperation.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022.

Nearly 51M people fell below poverty line in 1st 3 months of Moscow-Kyiv war which started in February.

Opening 20th National Congress of Chinese Communist Party, Xi advocates ‘one country, two systems’ policy.

At least 110 miners were working in shaft when explosion occurred.

About 30% of France’s gas stations still experiencing temporary shortages.

European Union mulls sanctions on Iran over Mahsa Amini's death in police custody.

Opponents accuse Tunisian president of staging ‘coup’.

Unregulated shadow banking sector, medium-size and large companies hold much of debt, risk in world economy, says Douglas Diamond, winner of 2022 Nobel Prize in Economics.

New Iraqi government being formed by Prime Minister-designate Mohammad Shia al-Sudani.

Sudan has been in turmoil since last year.

Economic, political stability, continuity, generational change to be focus of 2-day summit, says expert.

Prime minister's office says US president's remarks 'factually incorrect and misleading'.

We have to continue to provide arms to Ukraine for 'as much as needed and for as long as needed,' says Josep Borrell.

At least 41 workers lost their lives in Amasra district of northern Bartin province.

Ukrainian foreign minister also conveys condolences to his Turkish counterpart over mine blast in northern Türkiye, say diplomatic sources.

Energy infrastructure facilities damaged due to attacks in Zaporizhzhia, says Ukrainian official.

International Committee of Red Cross has sought access to prisoners of war since beginning of war in Ukraine.

Türkiye is one of the US' 'longest-standing and important NATO allies,' says US deputy assistant secretary of state.

Hungarian Prime Minister Orban urges Russia, Ukraine to start peace talks as soon as possible.

Moscow remains open to peace talks with Ukraine, not aiming to destroy Ukraine, Russian leader says.

Turkish president, Qatari emir co-chair 8th meeting of Supreme Strategic Committee in Istanbul.

Russian president speaks at 1st ever meeting in Russia-Central Asia format.

Russian president says payments in national currencies will facilitate reciprocal investments, expand capital market of regional bloc, deepen economic integration.

Türkiye and Russia have extremely good relations in field of energy, Novak says.

French energy company accused of being involved in refueling of Russian warplanes, a charge firm denies.

Liberals and Christian Democrats to be part of coalition, Sweden Democrats to have cooperative role.

US commercial crude oil inventories increase 2.3% during week ending Oct. 7.

1,509 irregular immigration attempts aborted since the beginning of 2022, say Tunisian authorities.

Earlier, President Nicolos Maduro says death toll could reach 100.

There has to be recognition that nuclear plant can't be military target, says Rafael Mariano Grossi.

'We are not only deeply disappointed in that, we think it's short-sighted,' says top diplomat.

More than 700 children suffered severe acute malnutrition this year, says UN official.

Born in Sulaymaniyah, Abdul Latif Rashid was elected as president on Thursday by Iraq's parliament.

Lloyd Austin thanks Spanish government for offering missile launchers to Ukraine.

With 2nd largest army in NATO, Türkiye contributes greatly to Euro-Atlantic security, says Hulusi Akar.

Ilham Aliyev says Baku made constructive proposals for achieving regional peace.

Saudi Arabia knew cut 'would increase Russian revenues and blunt the effectiveness of sanctions,' says White House.

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

11 others wounded under treatment, rescue mission completed.

'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.