Putin, Bennett exchange views on Ukraine, preparations for May 9 celebrations.

‘This storm was an absolute beast!’ says storm chaser Brad Arnold.

Attack comes day after terror group targeted African Union peacekeepers base in country.

Official says figures 'not final' as authorities advise people to stay indoors.

Anatoly Shariy living in Spain since 2019, according to local media.

'Excess deaths' figure more than double 6.2M confirmed virus deaths.

Meeting underlines assurance that world is with Nigeria, says Muhammadu Buhari.

John Steenhuisen to hold talks with mayors, governors, students and local residents.

Remarks by Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde follow meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Mutual return to compliance with 2015 landmark pact 'very much an uncertain proposition,' says State Department.

Protesters deny National Security Service's claim, call on Armenia's premier to resign.

47 year-old man, who died following struggle with police on Monday, was German citizen of Croatian origin, authorities confirmed.

Figure up by around 40M from 2020, and 2022 will be worse, says joint report by EU, UN.

Antonio Guterres meets displaced persons, former terrorists in volatile northeast.

Victims and witnesses accuse white-skinned Russian-speaking men of committing abuses, says new report.

In phone call with Macron, Erdogan stresses importance of supporting negotiation process to end Kyiv-Moscow conflict.

Foreign Ministry says withdrawal of troops will take place according to previous commitment.

Project to change energy map of Europe, says Bulgarian prime minister.

Strike group led by aircraft carrier Liaoning includes 5 destroyers, frigate and supply ship.

'I want Oklahoma to be the most pro-life state in the country,' says Gov. Kevin Stitt.

Various parts of state reeling under temperatures ranging from 42-46 degrees Celsius.

Co-host Polish, Swedish PMs call on further support, solidarity for Ukraine.

Michelle Bachelet says on World Press Freedom Day that use of spyware has led to arrests, intimidation, killing of journalists.

Criminal group responsible for last year´s kidnapping of American missionaries.

Local elections being held in England, Scotland and Wales; Northern Ireland to elect new members of assembly.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, May 5, 2022.

6th round of sanctions would hit oil imports, banks, military officials responsible for Bucha massacre.

Number of worshippers gather at Islamic Community Center Mosque in capital Kyiv for Eid prayer.

Rasmus Paluda late Sunday at Uppsala Mosque attempted to burn copy of Quran.

Muslims living in capital Tokyo along with non-Muslims have gathered at mosque, joined fast-breaking meals during Ramadan.

No casualties or damage reported following attack, according to northern Iraq’s Kurdish Regional Government.

Interior minister denounces 'unacceptable violence' by 'thugs'.

Turkish president made landmark visits to Saudi Arabia, UAE.

Construction workers in Melbourne demanded working hours to be reduced to 8.

3-day celebration begins with large family festivities, mass prayers.

2 Su-24M bomber jets downed in Ukraine's Kharkov region, according to Russian Defense Ministry.

5 satellites sent into space in 'one-stop' sea launch with all processes done on site, reports local media.

Sudanese authorities ban gatherings in Khartoum.

Scott Morrison says his government 'very aware' of China's push for influence as Australia gears up for May 21 polls.

NOC says suspension of oil exports, lack of enough storage capacity risk causing oil leaks.

Village near capital Kyiv was 'like a scary scene from a movie' after it was obliterated, occupied by Russians, says aid worker.

27-year-old youth shot dead by Israeli forces in Qalqilya.

Displaced lament inability to prepare for religious holiday owing to economic difficulties, high cost of living.

Government submits proposed legislation covering massive amendments to constitution council to reform system, says President Tokayev.

Azerbaijani President Aliyev said his country sent letters to Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, pleading to stop Russian planes carrying weapons during Nagorno-Karabakh war.

New systems and training 'will strengthen Ukraine's ability to counter Russia's renewed offensive,' says Pentagon.

Defense Ministry releases video message from man who introduces himself as Andrew Hill from Plymouth.

BrahMos missiles can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft or land.

This year's air exercise scheduled for May 9-22.

Kosovo issue is a fundamental issue of friendly and fraternal cooperation between Russia, Serbia, says Ambassador Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko.

China facing economic challenges due to COVID-19, acknowledges top political forum.

Paul Urey, Dylan Healy captured in southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia, Sky News reports.

NATO jets in Baltic, Black Sea regions scrambled over past 4 days to defend alliance airspace, says statement.

Assad family uses multiple efforts to conceal its true assets, making true figure difficult to ascertain: State Dept.

Terrorists were planning to target Operation Olive Branch, Operation Peace Spring zones, National Defense Ministry says.

NATO membership being debated in parliament by all political parties, with decision likely on May 13, says Foreign Minister Ann Linde.

Russian forces retreat from city just outside of capital Kyiv.

Vladimir Putin, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev exchange views on bilateral cooperation.

UN refugee agency calls for urgent help to prevent deaths, protect refugees, asylum seekers.

I believe my visit will herald new era in bilateral relations, Erdogan tells journalists.

Kremlin spokesperson Peskov describes Biden's request as ‘outrageous’ and ‘violation of legal norms’.

Opposition outside Egypt including Muslim Brotherhood likely to be excluded from invitation.

Moscow says Israeli shelling of Syrian territory is 'categorically unacceptable and inadmissible'.

Lawmakers pass document that could see anti-Roma discrimination become explicit crime for 1st time.

Turkish president told Russian counterpart that Turkiye's role in swap is meaningful in terms of mediation efforts.

NATO chief expects quick decision on membership, confident about security guarantees for interim period before ratification.

Attack against Muslims in medieval city of Gondar in northern Ethiopia perpetrated 2 days ago.

Visit to take place at invitation of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz, says Turkish Presidency.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, April 28, 2022.

In 4th stop on Latin American tour, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu holds press conference with Colombian counterpart.

With recent Twitter buyout, Musk adds 'freedom of speech' to list of difficult-to-solve issues to tackle.

China slams US warship's Taiwan Strait transit as ‘provocation’; Japan says Chinese vessels trespassed in its territorial waters.

Cutoff comes due to countries' refusal to pay for gas supplies in rubles, as Russia demanded amid its war on Ukraine.

Most African governments, especially in south of continent, remain vocal against Israel’s atrocities in Palestine.

AfDB has developed $1.5B Africa Emergency Food Plan which is pending approval by bank’s top management.

Muslims told to seek Laylat Al Qadr, also known as Night of Decree or Night of Power, during last 10 days of Ramadan.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, April 27, 2022.

Resolution automatically convenes General Assembly if any permanent member exercises veto right.

Impounded car models include Mercedes, Audi, BMW and Cadillac.

Under pressure from US, allies, German government set to approve delivery of anti-aircraft systems, reports local media.

Return to JCPOA 'best way to address the nuclear challenge posed by Iran,' says Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Mevlut Cavusoglu says both countries share broad common agenda.

Russian foreign minister, UN secretary-general hold meeting in Moscow.

Foreign Ministry says step in response to expulsion of 3 Russian diplomats, Sweden's military support to Ukraine.

Explosion targets van near University of Karachi's Chinese language institute.

Adult man opens fire at kindergarten in Ulyanovsk region, killing teacher, 2 children; later commits suicide.

At least 200 people, including women, children, live in deplorable conditions in Pantin, northeastern suburb of Paris.

Among those missing at sea are 13 women and 6 babies.

Videos circulating on social media show Iranian authorities beating and threatening Afghan refugees.

Rating agency anticipates inflation to moderate in second half of 2023.

UN refugee agency says 7.7 million people are internally displaced since start of war in Ukraine.

'Positive momentum' achieved in last month's Istanbul talks should continue, Recep Tayyip Erdogan tells Vladimir Putin in phone call.

CAIR received 6,720 complaints nationwide last year.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.

Guterres expresses support for Turkiye’s diplomatic efforts to end conflict.

391 children wounded since war began on Feb. 24, according to Ukrainian authority.

Russian president says CIA agents who recommended Ukrainian saboteurs kill Russian journalists are known by name.

Top diplomats expected to discuss NATO's response to Russia-Ukraine war at informal meeting.

Police in Paris shot dead 2 people after they failed to comply orders.

Washington trying to raise stakes, aggravate situation in Ukraine, says Russian ambassador to US.