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Fri, 04 Nov 2022 18:25:11 +0300
The US measures targeting China's semiconductor industry: Another brick in the wall
The trajectory of the White House decisions shows that the US will probably be more aggressive in its war against China.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 18:22:26 +0300
Experts say hard to avoid recession in US next year with Fed rate hikes
Investors now expect interest rates not fall until 2024: chief economist at Moody's Analytics.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 18:21:23 +0300
Türkiye, UN address latest developments with grain corridor
2 sides discuss Russia-Ukraine war as well as grain shipment deal over phone, says Communications Directorate.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 18:20:01 +0300
Ukraine’s president says evidence is clear that no one in country has created ‘dirty bombs’
IAEA found no signs of nuclear activities or materials after inspecting 3 Ukrainian facilities, says Ukrainian president.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 18:17:04 +0300
Elon Musk announces layoffs at Twitter starting Friday
Social media giant's 7,500 workers told by new boss they will be notified by company e-mail if they are being canned.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 18:15:46 +0300
US House Speaker's husband released from hospital after hammer attack
'Paul remains under doctors’ care as he continues to progress on a long recovery process,' says Nancy Pelosi.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 18:14:19 +0300
French prime minister condemns racist heckle in parliament
A dark-skinned deputy was the victim of an alleged racist heckle in the French parliament. The government condemns the incident.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 18:12:02 +0300
Türkiye vows to send grain, fertilizers to countries in need
Turkish, Russian presidents agreed to send grain free of charge to countries in need, according to President Erdogan.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 18:07:10 +0300
G-7 commits to helping rebuild Ukraine's critical energy infrastructure
Foreign ministers of world's major economies announce they established coordination mechanism to help Ukraine with critical energy, water infrastructure.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 09:00:07 +0300
Press agenda on November 04
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 18:40:44 +0300
Vetting failures allowed criminals, sex offenders to join UK police, report finds
Report found culture of sexism, predatory behavior is prevalent in many police forces.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 18:38:21 +0300
Ukraine signed guarantees for grain deal at Türkiye's initiative: Lavrov
Russian foreign minister says Moscow 'satisfied' over getting Ukraine's guarantees to refrain from using humanitarian corridor for military purposes.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 18:36:35 +0300
Russia ‘unlikely’ to risk military confrontation in Sweden, Finland
Vital infrastructure is vulnerable to Russian covert hybrid warfare operations in the Nordic countries, says Finnish politician.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 18:33:57 +0300
US, South Korea extend ongoing joint air drills amid tension in region
Seoul says considering additional sanctions against North Korea following latest missile launches.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 18:29:44 +0300
Over half of Ukrainian refugees in Poland see their living standards rising, says poll
International employment agency Gremi Personal says 36.7% of Ukrainian refugees in Poland saw their living standards as staying the same.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 18:28:05 +0300
US urges Colombia to stick to democratic values after Gustavo Petro's visit to Venezuela
Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Tuesday met his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro in capital Caracas.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 18:25:52 +0300
EU 'grateful' for UN, Turkish role in brokering resumption of grain deal
Grain exports crucial to address global food crisis exacerbated by Russia, says EU foreign policy chief.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 18:24:08 +0300
Turkish President Erdogan says he and Elon Musk may discuss Twitter blue check charge
Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Türkiye could also conduct a diplomacy with Twitter's new boss.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 18:21:29 +0300
Europe heating up more than twice global average
Temperatures over Europe warmed significantly over 3 decades, average rate of about +0.5C per decade, says UN meteorological body.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 18:19:58 +0300
Astronauts take over latest module of China's space station
3 Chinese astronauts enter last Mengtian module of T-shaped space station.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 18:15:36 +0300
6 ships left Ukrainian ports after resumption of grain deal: Turkish defense chief
Türkiye to intensify efforts for extension of Black Sea grain export deal set to expire on Nov. 19, says National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 18:14:01 +0300
UN Climate Change Conference prioritizes keeping focus on 1.5-degree target
One of main goals for COP27 is to 'keep 1.5 degrees target alive,' says deputy executive secretary of UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 18:12:31 +0300
Death toll from Philippines storm climbs to 150
President Marcos puts several regions under state of calamity.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 18:11:26 +0300
Russian call to probe US 'biological activities' in Ukraine fails at UN Security Council
Only Russia, China vote in favor of resolution, while US, UK and France vote against it and remaining 10 members of council abstain.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 18:08:11 +0300
German chancellor has changed his stance, wants ‘common ground’ with Russia, says Turkish president
Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s remarks came during live interview.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:56:27 +0300
White House deletes Social Security tweet after Twitter flag
Spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre says tweet deleted because it was incomplete.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:54:58 +0300
US calls for action to remove Iran from UN women's body
'Iran's membership is an ugly stain on the Commission’s credibility', says US envoy to UN.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:28:03 +0300
Grain deal will prioritize African countries in need, says Turkish president
Recep Tayyip Erdogan highlights importance of grain deal for African countries.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:23:00 +0300
Pakistan’s former Premier Khan injured in firing during long march
Imran Khan taken to hospital after bullets hit his legs during rally in Punjab province; one dead, 6 injured.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 09:00:23 +0300
Press agenda on November 03
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 18:41:21 +0300
140 civilian homes demolished by YPG/PKK terrorists in Syria
YPG is PKK’s Syrian offshoot.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 18:40:14 +0300
France experiences the warmest October since 1900
In October, temperatures in France averaged 3.5C (38.3F) above normal, according to weather service.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 18:35:50 +0300
Azerbaijan-Armenia border delimitation commission to meet on Thursday
Commission to gather in Brussels for 3rd meeting since established in May.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 18:34:05 +0300
Global financial leaders return to Hong Kong after pandemic, political changes
3-day Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit begins, with Chief Executive Lee describing Hong Kong as 'unique, irreplaceable' for global, Chinese advantages.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 18:32:18 +0300
Azerbaijan honors 9 journalists killed during Armenian occupation of Karabakh
Journalists killed 'merely for doing their work' during military aggression by Armenia, says Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 18:30:12 +0300
Moscow 'aware' of Kyiv's plans to create 'dirty bomb': Defense chief
Russian defense minister says Russia and Belarus unify efforts to counter threats, posed by 'collective West'.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 18:28:43 +0300
China assures Pakistan of continued economic support
President Xi, Prime Minister Sharif discuss defense, trade, green energy, and reaffirm commitment to multibillion CPEC project.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 18:26:21 +0300
Russia announces resumption of Black Sea grain deal
Russia praises efforts by Türkiye, UN in getting guarantees from Ukraine that allow resumption of grain deal.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 18:25:11 +0300
8 vessels with agricultural products expected to pass through grain corridor: Ukraine
Confirmation received by UN, inspections to be carried out Thursday, says infrastructure minister.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 18:23:29 +0300
Legal action initiated against Wagner Group in UK over 'terrorism' allegations in Ukraine
Known as a Russian private military company, Wagner Group has reportedly operated in Ukraine since 2014.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 18:05:35 +0300
5 lions escape exhibit at Australian zoo
Animals back in enclosure after causing brief emergency, say officials.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 18:03:13 +0300
Cambodia ready to dispatch de-miners to war-torn Ukraine
In phone call with Ukrainian president, Cambodian premier expresses concern over recent Russian attacks on Kyiv, other regions.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 18:02:04 +0300
Air raid alarm announced in central, eastern Ukraine
Local authorities in Poltava, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhya, Dnipropetrovsk warn of missile threat.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:59:46 +0300
Netanyahu-led bloc maintains 67-seat lead in Israel elections
71.3% of votes counted in Israel’s legislative elections.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:57:55 +0300
German chancellor praises Türkiye's efforts to keep Ukraine grain deal in force
Olaf Scholz expresses his appreciation in phone call with Turkish president, says German government spokesman.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:41:02 +0300
Algerian president affirms centrality of Palestinian cause
Abdelmajid Tebboune calls for granting Palestine full membership in UN during opening speech at Arab Summit.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:36:47 +0300
Türkiye held talks with Russia, Ukraine on concerns over grain deal: Defense minister
All parties should be 'sensitive' to protecting Istanbul grain export deal, says Turkish defense minister, adding that he hopes to see deal extended.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:35:21 +0300
Elon Musk suggests $8 monthly fee for Twitter blue tick
'Power to the people! Blue for $8/month,' says Twitter owner.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:33:26 +0300
Bangladesh urges Canada to extradite convicted killer of country's founder
Law Minister Anisul Huq asks Canadian envoy in meeting to find alternative way to return Nur Chowdhury as current Canadian law bars such return.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:32:09 +0300
US official to visit Ukraine for talks on security assistance, energy support
Karen Donfried also to discuss ways to help Ukraine's reform, reconstruction efforts amid war with Russia, says Department of State.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:31:11 +0300
Türkiye to take steps with all parties for grain export deal: President
President Erdogan tells his Russian counterpart Putin he is confident that a solution-oriented cooperation can be established regarding UN-backed deal.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:29:12 +0300
German foreign minister calls on Chancellor Scholz to take tougher line on China
Ahead of Scholz's key visit to Beijing this week, there is disagreement in coalition government over relations with China.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:27:23 +0300
Biden accuses oil companies of 'war profiteering' amid energy crisis, record profits
'Their profits are a windfall of war,' president says.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:26:18 +0300
Ukrainian, French leaders discuss bolstering defense, restoring energy infrastructure
Zelenskyy says he had ‘extremely important and productive conversation’ with his French counterpart Macron.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:24:36 +0300
Developing ties with Arab world in common interest, says Russia
Russia committed to developing cooperation with Arab League, all its members, says President Vladimir Putin.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:23:35 +0300
Ukraine must stop using grain deal corridor for terrorist attacks: Russian lawmaker
No grain deal on previous terms after attacks on Russian Black Sea Fleet, says head of Russia's lower parliament house.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:11:54 +0300
Black Sea grain export deal to resume, Turkish president announces
Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he will have phone call later on Wednesday with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:00:54 +0300
Press agenda on November 02
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 18:16:40 +0300
Dark clouds loom over Franco-German ties amid deep rift
Experts urge Scholz and Macron to overcome their political differences, saying both countries are key to European stability.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 17:54:20 +0300
Türkiye hopeful on renewing of UN-led grain deal with Ukraine, Russia
Türkiye's president to speak to Russian, Ukrainian counterparts about the deal in coming days, Turkish foreign minister announces.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 09:00:30 +0300
Press agenda on November 01
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:46:17 +0300
Warsaw, Seoul sign pact to build nuclear plant in Poland
After Poland agreed to build 1st of 6 reactors with US’ Westinghouse, Warsaw may also go ahead with private nuclear project with South Korean firm.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:45:03 +0300
Ukraine faces emergency power outages amid fresh Russian strikes
Emergency services working to alleviate damage caused by missile strikes, says Ukrainian Presidency.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:43:33 +0300
Blasts heard across Ukraine, including capital Kyiv
Critical infrastructure hit in latest barrage of Russian missile strikes, including in capital Kyiv, say Ukrainian officials.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:42:16 +0300
New Zealand announces more sanctions on Russia
Latest round of penalties targets Russian defense, security sectors, says foreign minister.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:39:33 +0300
US, South Korea begin joint air drills amid rising tensions on Korean Peninsula
Some 240 aircraft taking part in 5-day exercises.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:36:22 +0300
Death toll in India bridge collapse rises to 141
Rescue operation underway in western Gujarat state, say officials.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:35:00 +0300
‘There are not two Brazils’: Lula pledges to govern a reunified country
President-elect commits to fighting hunger and misery, tough action against deforestation in Amazon.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:33:38 +0300
South Korea mourns as death toll rises to 154 in Halloween crowd crush: Report
Tragedy is country’s worst since 2014 Sewol ferry disaster that killed 304 people, most of whom were high school students.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:23:23 +0300
Latin American leaders congratulate Lula for winning Brazil's presidential election
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva narrowly beat Jair Bolsonaro in what some have called the country’s most important polls since its return to democracy.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:21:28 +0300
Lula wins Brazil's presidential election
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to become country's 39th president in January 2023.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:19:26 +0300
Türkiye, Ukraine, UN agree to move 16 vessels under Black Sea grain deal
Russia on Saturday suspended its participation in landmark agreement that allowed vital grain exports from Ukraine.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:13:17 +0300
Ensuring peace, stability in Karabakh most important issue: Putin
Russia’s president says conflict in Karabakh has been going on for many years and it needs to end.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:30:58 +0300
US regrets Russia's suspension of participation in grain deal: Blinken
Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges Russia to resume participation.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:27:51 +0300
Congolese M23 rebels capture 2 North Kivu towns
4 UN peacekeepers wounded in clashes, says mission.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:21:28 +0300
Liz Truss’ personal phone hacked while she was foreign secretary: Report
Daily Mail reports hack took place in summer; government decided not to inform public.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:19:43 +0300
Brazilian voters head to polls in second presidential run-off
Polls suggest tight race between far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro, leftist former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:17:02 +0300
UN Security Council’s body calls for 'zero tolerance' toward terrorism
Terrorism should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group, says UN Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:15:31 +0300
Russia suspends participation in grain deal over attacks on Black Sea Fleet: Defense Ministry
Russia accuses UK of being involved in helping Ukraine plan drone attack on Moscow’s Black Sea Fleet; London rejects allegation.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:09:02 +0300
Thousands protest ‘foreign interference’ in Sudan’s affairs
Supporters of Sudan’s former ruling party demand expulsion of head of UN mission.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:07:39 +0300
Russia, Ukraine confirm another exchange of prisoners
2 countries exchange more than 50 prisoners of war.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:01:24 +0300
GCC rejects German criticism of Qatar’s hosting of World Cup
German interior minister accuses Qatar of human rights abuses.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:59:59 +0300
Türkiye celebrates 99th anniversary of Republic Day
Celebrations begin early Saturday with official ceremony in capital Ankara.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:55:11 +0300
Republicans favored to win US Senate by elections monitor
DecisionDeskHQ website says Republicans have 50.4% chance of taking Senate from Democrats.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:52:00 +0300
Top Turkish, British officials discuss NATO, Ukraine war
Turkish presidential spokesman Kalin, UK's national security adviser Barrow also exchange views on defense cooperation over phone.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:49:09 +0300
Elon Musk says Twitter to form new 'content moderation council'
'No major content decisions or account reinstatements will happen before that council convenes,' says new Twitter owner.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:47:35 +0300
Gang violence causes 96,000 displaced in Haiti's capital: IOM Report
Number of people displaced by gang-related violence in Port-au-Prince tripled in past five months.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:43:00 +0300
Canada sanctions more Russians, issues Ukraine Sovereignty Bonds
'This must end in Putin's failure': Trudeau.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:40:07 +0300
US sending 4 satellite communications antennas to Ukraine: Pentagon
Devices 'are going to provide additional communications capabilities to the Ukrainians at a critical time,' says spokeswoman.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:38:53 +0300
Partial mobilization of troops completed, Russian defense minister says
Putin had ordered enlisting 300,000 reservists to help in Ukraine's 'special military operation'.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:34:29 +0300
Path to Azerbaijan-Armenia peace lies in trilateral deals: Putin
Both sides must strictly comply with provisions of trilateral agreements signed in past 2 years, says Russian president.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:28:19 +0300
Lebanon to demarcate borders with Greek Cypriot administration after finalizing with Syria
Lebanon and Israel, via US mediation, finalized demarcation of maritime borders on Thursday.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:27:00 +0300
Germany summons Iran’s ambassador over security clampdown
German-Iranian ties have deteriorated after Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock announced tougher stance on Tehran.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:22:16 +0300
Death toll rises to 153 in South Korean stampede
South Korea declares national mourning period after deadliest stampede in country's history.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 18:31:26 +0300
Armenia 'ready' to extend Russian peacekeepers’ mandate for up to 20 years: Prime minister
‘I can make this proposal myself, but Russian side should support it,’ Nikol Pashinyan says.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 18:29:34 +0300
Russia accuses UK of being involved in drone attack in Sevastopol
British Defense Ministry has reject allegations.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 18:27:26 +0300
'Struggle continues to raise Türkiye above level of contemporary civilization'
Marking 99th anniversary of proclamation of Republic of Türkiye, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says country constantly raises bar for success in all areas.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 18:25:11 +0300
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a place in the EU: EU Commission head
EU's view on Bosnia and Herzegovina's candidate country status is indicator of its success,' says Ursula von der Leyen.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 18:18:59 +0300
Germany's annual inflation hits new all-time high in October
Inflation reaches 10.4%, above market forecast of 10.1%, official data shows.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 18:17:53 +0300
Far-right wants to profit from energy crisis, says German domestic intelligence agency
Right-wing extremists are spreading conspiracy that there will soon be a total blackout in Europe, top official tells local media.



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