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Sun, 08 May 2022 21:18:07 +0300
All eyes turn to inflation figures in global markets
Inflation concerns in US continue to affect asset prices, volatility keeps on increasing in markets.

Sun, 08 May 2022 21:15:00 +0300
Fed may hike rates 50 bp in next 2 meetings to reach 2% sooner: Expert
'This will not be last aggressive hike by central bank, as it is behind the curve on inflation,' says economist at Moody's Analytics.

Sun, 08 May 2022 21:13:34 +0300
G7 countries pledge to ban importing Russian oil
Leaders of G7 countries hold online meeting joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Sun, 08 May 2022 21:11:31 +0300
US dollar index reaches highest level in almost 20 years
10-year US Treasury yield at highest since November 2018.

Sun, 08 May 2022 21:08:05 +0300
Proper use of communications can fight global rise of xenophobia, bigotry: Turkiye's communications chief
Fahrettin Altun says country stands for truth, using right communications tools for peace and stability.

Sun, 08 May 2022 21:05:33 +0300
Nearly 1,900 flamingo chicks hatched in Turkiye’s Lake Tuz last year
Flamingo population breeding in Turkiye constitutes nearly 34% of entire flamingo population in Europe.

Sun, 08 May 2022 21:03:16 +0300
Turkiye condemns militant attack in Egypt
Army forces clash with militants in Sinai; 11 soldiers killed, 5 injured.

Sun, 08 May 2022 21:02:07 +0300
Turkish Red Crescent distributes thousands of food aid packages to Kabul Airport employees
Humanitarian aid carried by Turkish 'kindness train' continues to be distributed in Afghanistan, says ambassador.

Sun, 08 May 2022 21:00:25 +0300
Turkish government inaugurates renovated Armenian church in country's southeast
Places of worship all over Turkish Anatolia are signs of respect and fellowship among us, says Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy.

Sun, 08 May 2022 20:59:12 +0300
Turkiye ‘neutralizes’ 11 YPG/PKK terrorists in northern Syria
Terrorists were planning to hit areas cleared of terror elements, says National Defense Ministry.

Sun, 08 May 2022 20:57:59 +0300
Turkiye sympathizes with Cuba over deadly explosion
18 people killed, 64 injured in Havana hotel blast on Friday.

Sun, 08 May 2022 20:56:05 +0300
Turkish agriculture minister stresses innovation, digitalization for food security
Vahit Kirisci addresses 'Vision for the Future: Transition to Digital Agriculture' international hybrid conference.

Sun, 08 May 2022 20:54:14 +0300
Turkish, Azerbaijani leaders to inaugurate airport in Turkiye's Black Sea region
Turkiye's Rize-Artvin airport is expected to welcome 3M passengers.

Sun, 08 May 2022 20:52:54 +0300
US lawmakers signal openness to selling Turkiye F-16s: report
'Several key lawmakers' in Turkiye's removal from F-35 program tell Defense News they are disposed to approve sale.

Sun, 08 May 2022 20:50:56 +0300
Lebanon expatriates vote in parliamentary elections
Lebanese living in 48 countries cast ballot in this round of polls.

Sun, 08 May 2022 20:49:24 +0300
Saudi flag carrier resumes flights to Istanbul after 2-year hiatus
Flight carrying 130 passengers arrives at Istanbul Airport from Jeddah.

Sun, 08 May 2022 20:47:59 +0300
Death toll from Cuban hotel explosion rises to 32
19 still missing after explosion struck Saratoga Hotel in Havana.

Sun, 08 May 2022 20:46:34 +0300
US first lady Jill Biden pays unannounced visit to Ukraine
Jill Biden meets Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska in town of Uzhhorod.

Sun, 08 May 2022 20:45:37 +0300
Ukraine says all women, children, elderly evacuated from Mariupol plant
Evacuation of civilians besides fighting-age men takes place amid long, devastating siege of key port city.

Sun, 08 May 2022 20:43:05 +0300
Dialogue ‘only option’ to preserve Tunisia's gains: Labor union
Tunisia has been in throes of deep political crisis since last year.

Sun, 08 May 2022 20:40:12 +0300
UN envoy, election chief discuss preparations for Libya polls
2nd round of talks to take place in Egypt to agree on constitutional arrangements for holding Libya polls.

Sun, 08 May 2022 20:38:38 +0300
Syria's Assad meets Iran’s Khamenei on surprise visit
It is Assad's second visit to Tehran since 2011.

Sun, 08 May 2022 20:37:28 +0300
France's massacres in Algeria 'can't be forgotten': Tebboune
Algeria says 45,000 Algerians killed by French colonial army on May 8, 1945.

Sun, 08 May 2022 20:35:10 +0300
10 health workers die in war with Russia so far, says Ukrainian minister
Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Liashko accuses Russia of violating WHO principles, international agreements.

Sun, 08 May 2022 20:33:49 +0300
Macron inaugurated for 2nd term as president of France
Emmanuel Macron pledges 'a stronger France' in address just weeks after defeating right-wing challenger Marine Le Pen.

Sat, 07 May 2022 22:38:35 +0300
Emerging potential of the Middle Corridor
Growing disruption of the Northern Corridor leads to a new discussion about potential alternative routes between China and the EU, particularly in the context of the Middle Corridor.

Sat, 07 May 2022 22:36:50 +0300
Trump reportedly proposed bombing 'drug labs' in Mexico
Former US president sought to eschew blame for strikes, saying they would be publicly denied, Mark Esper writes.

Sat, 07 May 2022 22:35:32 +0300
US announces further $150M in military aid to Ukraine
It brings total US security assistance to Ukraine to about $3.8B in weapons, equipment since Russian war began.

Sat, 07 May 2022 22:34:25 +0300
UN Security Council speaks in one voice on Ukraine, lauding Guterres efforts
Statement marks first unified comments since Russia began its war on Feb. 26.

Sat, 07 May 2022 22:32:08 +0300
Taliban make burqas mandatory for women in Afghanistan
If women working in government do not respect new law, they will be fired, says spokesman on new law, which mirrors measure from 1995-2001 Taliban rule.

Sat, 07 May 2022 22:30:32 +0300
EU's disappointing project: Frontex
Bloc’s border agency comes to fore when Greek coast guard pushed backed migrant boats in Aegean Sea, many lost their lives.

Sat, 07 May 2022 22:28:49 +0300
UN calls for strategic approach to address Palestinian economic crisis
UNSCO says Israeli restrictions prevent Palestinian economic growth.

Sat, 07 May 2022 22:27:36 +0300
UN welcomes Saudi release of Houthi prisoners in Yemen
Dozens of rebel prisoners released by Saudi-led coalition.

Sat, 07 May 2022 22:26:30 +0300
Zambian anti-corruption body arrests former top officials
Anti-Corruption commission apprehends former treasury secretary, others in university scam.

Sat, 07 May 2022 22:25:27 +0300
Sri Lankan president declares emergency again amid economic woes
Move gives sweeping powers to security forces second time in 5 weeks to deal with anti-government protests.

Sat, 07 May 2022 22:24:19 +0300
Almost 70 vessels stuck at Ukrainian ports, say officials
6 foreign-flagged ships blocked at Mariupol port, according to Ukrainian officials.

Sat, 07 May 2022 22:22:56 +0300
Sinn Fein on track for historic Northern Ireland election triumph
Irish nationalist party bags 29% of 1st preference votes, set to become largest party in Northern Ireland for 1st time.

Sat, 07 May 2022 22:21:53 +0300
US says 'vast majority' of howitzers has arrived in Ukraine
Roughly 60% of associated ammunition for howitzer artillery systems has been delivered to Kyiv's forces, Pentagon says.

Sat, 07 May 2022 22:20:54 +0300
41 released in prisoner exchange with Russia, Ukraine's deputy premier says
'Especially gratifying' that among those released includes a Ukrainian Orthodox Church priest: Irina Vereshchuk.

Sat, 07 May 2022 21:58:42 +0300
Azerbaijan rebuffs Russian claims of biolabs funded from abroad
Such centers have never functioned in Azerbaijan, and it is regrettable such claims were made, says State Security Service.

Sat, 07 May 2022 21:57:25 +0300
Ukrainian president condemns Russia's 'inhuman' treatment of civilians in Ukraine's Mariupol
Zelenskyy says not all bridges with Moscow are burned yet.

Sat, 07 May 2022 21:41:31 +0300
Fiji seizes $300M yacht of sanctioned Russian oligarch at US request
US district court finds yacht was subject to forfeiture based on probable cause of violations of US law.

Sat, 07 May 2022 21:40:23 +0300
Turkish mosque attacked in northeastern France
Unknown attackers throw 3 Molotov cocktails, causing material damage.

Sat, 07 May 2022 21:38:57 +0300
Sanctions against Russia open new chapter in EU history: EU Commission chief
Bloc used economic power to counter military aggression, says Ursula von der Leyen.

Sat, 07 May 2022 21:37:45 +0300
Kremlin spokesman slams Poland's rhetoric against Russia
Dmitry Peskov says Poland poses threat for Ukraine's territorial integrity.

Sat, 07 May 2022 21:36:12 +0300
Turkish agency sends aid to 1M people in Ramadan
‘We reached out to more than 1M people by bringing Turkiye's aid to 92 countries,’ says head of TIKA.

Sat, 07 May 2022 21:33:32 +0300
Landmine planted by PKK terrorists kills Danish cyclist in northern Iraq
Mine detonates as 2 Danish cyclists pass through Kani Masi village in Amedi district.

Sat, 07 May 2022 21:31:50 +0300
NATO offers security guarantees if Sweden applies to join alliance
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says they will find solutions for security needs that Sweden will have in transitional period.

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:43:09 +0300
Russian president, Israeli premier discuss Ukraine over phone
Putin, Bennett exchange views on Ukraine, preparations for May 9 celebrations.

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:42:04 +0300
Tornadoes ravage US states of Texas and Oklahoma
‘This storm was an absolute beast!’ says storm chaser Brad Arnold.

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:40:42 +0300
Al-Shabaab terrorists attack Ethiopian troops in Somalia
Attack comes day after terror group targeted African Union peacekeepers base in country.

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:39:37 +0300
Sandstorm kills 1, sends over 5,000 to hospitals in Iraq
Official says figures 'not final' as authorities advise people to stay indoors.

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:38:04 +0300
Ukrainian blogger accused of treason for pro-Kremlin propaganda detained in Spain
Anatoly Shariy living in Spain since 2019, according to local media.

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:34:20 +0300
WHO estimates nearly 15M deaths linked to COVID-19 in last 2 years
'Excess deaths' figure more than double 6.2M confirmed virus deaths.

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:33:16 +0300
Nigeria's president, UN chief discuss fight against terrorism
Meeting underlines assurance that world is with Nigeria, says Muhammadu Buhari.

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:31:44 +0300
South Africa’s opposition leader on fact-finding mission in Ukraine
John Steenhuisen to hold talks with mayors, governors, students and local residents.

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:30:38 +0300
US ready to provide security insurance to Sweden amid possible application process to NATO: Minister
Remarks by Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde follow meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:29:13 +0300
US 'preparing equally' for scenarios with, without Iran nuclear deal
Mutual return to compliance with 2015 landmark pact 'very much an uncertain proposition,' says State Department.

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:28:10 +0300
Protesters plotting to seize parliament building: Armenian intelligence service
Protesters deny National Security Service's claim, call on Armenia's premier to resign.

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:27:03 +0300
Rights group calls for ‘full investigation’ into German police brutality
47 year-old man, who died following struggle with police on Monday, was German citizen of Croatian origin, authorities confirmed.

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:25:34 +0300
Nearly 200M people faced acute hunger last year, report says
Figure up by around 40M from 2020, and 2022 will be worse, says joint report by EU, UN.

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:24:11 +0300
UN Secretary-General backs Nigeria's approach to terror victims
Antonio Guterres meets displaced persons, former terrorists in volatile northeast.

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:22:07 +0300
HRW denounces Russian Wagner Group's alleged abuses in Central African Republic
Victims and witnesses accuse white-skinned Russian-speaking men of committing abuses, says new report.

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:21:09 +0300
Turkish, French presidents discuss war in Ukraine, bilateral ties
In phone call with Macron, Erdogan stresses importance of supporting negotiation process to end Kyiv-Moscow conflict.

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:19:10 +0300
France condemns Mali’s 'unjustified' decision to cut defense ties
Foreign Ministry says withdrawal of troops will take place according to previous commitment.

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:15:46 +0300
Greek premier attends launch of regional LNG storage project in Alexandroupolis
Project to change energy map of Europe, says Bulgarian prime minister.

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:14:28 +0300
Chinese naval carrier strike group sails into Western Pacific
Strike group led by aircraft carrier Liaoning includes 5 destroyers, frigate and supply ship.

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:13:00 +0300
Oklahoma becomes 2nd US state to ban abortions after 6 weeks of pregnancy
'I want Oklahoma to be the most pro-life state in the country,' says Gov. Kevin Stitt.

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:11:56 +0300
Extreme heat kills 25 in India's western state of Maharashtra
Various parts of state reeling under temperatures ranging from 42-46 degrees Celsius.

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:09:59 +0300
$6.3B pledged for Ukraine at Warsaw donor conference
Co-host Polish, Swedish PMs call on further support, solidarity for Ukraine.

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:08:04 +0300
Journalists face surveillance via Pegasus, Candiru spyware even in ‘safe spaces’: UN rights chief
Michelle Bachelet says on World Press Freedom Day that use of spyware has led to arrests, intimidation, killing of journalists.

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:04:33 +0300
Leader of Haiti’s feared 400 Mawozo gang extradited to US
Criminal group responsible for last year´s kidnapping of American missionaries.

Thu, 05 May 2022 11:26:35 +0300
Voting starts in multiple elections across UK
Local elections being held in England, Scotland and Wales; Northern Ireland to elect new members of assembly.

Thu, 05 May 2022 09:02:24 +0300
Press agenda on May 05
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, May 5, 2022.

Wed, 04 May 2022 18:09:52 +0300
EU Commission chief proposes oil embargo on Russia
6th round of sanctions would hit oil imports, banks, military officials responsible for Bucha massacre.

Mon, 02 May 2022 17:41:35 +0300
Muslims in Ukraine celebrates Eid al-Fitr in shadow of war
Number of worshippers gather at Islamic Community Center Mosque in capital Kyiv for Eid prayer.

Mon, 02 May 2022 17:39:18 +0300
Riot erupts in Sweden as far-right leader attempts to burn another copy of Muslim holy book
Rasmus Paluda late Sunday at Uppsala Mosque attempted to burn copy of Quran.

Mon, 02 May 2022 17:37:02 +0300
Japanese enjoy spirit of Ramadan at Tokyo Mosque
Muslims living in capital Tokyo along with non-Muslims have gathered at mosque, joined fast-breaking meals during Ramadan.

Mon, 02 May 2022 17:35:58 +0300
6 rockets hit district in northern Iraq: Authorities
No casualties or damage reported following attack, according to northern Iraq’s Kurdish Regional Government.

Mon, 02 May 2022 17:34:29 +0300
May Day parade turns violent in Paris
Interior minister denounces 'unacceptable violence' by 'thugs'.

Mon, 02 May 2022 17:27:59 +0300
Senior Emirati official hails Turkish president's visits to UAE, Saudi Arabia
Turkish president made landmark visits to Saudi Arabia, UAE.

Mon, 02 May 2022 17:26:47 +0300
Struggle for International Workers' Day began in 1856 from Australia
Construction workers in Melbourne demanded working hours to be reduced to 8.

Mon, 02 May 2022 17:04:27 +0300
Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr
3-day celebration begins with large family festivities, mass prayers.

Sun, 01 May 2022 16:59:20 +0300
US, European weapons hit in Odessa strikes, says Russia
2 Su-24M bomber jets downed in Ukraine's Kharkov region, according to Russian Defense Ministry.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:42:20 +0300
China marks breakthrough in satellite launch technology
5 satellites sent into space in 'one-stop' sea launch with all processes done on site, reports local media.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:40:27 +0300
Thousands protest in Sudan on anniversary of deadly sit-in dispersal
Sudanese authorities ban gatherings in Khartoum.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:36:52 +0300
Australian premier hints at Chinese interference in upcoming elections
Scott Morrison says his government 'very aware' of China's push for influence as Australia gears up for May 21 polls.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:33:31 +0300
Libya’s NOC warns of ‘environmental disaster’ amid oil blockade
NOC says suspension of oil exports, lack of enough storage capacity risk causing oil leaks.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:30:38 +0300
Ukrainian village Moschun 'forgotten' after days of death, destruction
Village near capital Kyiv was 'like a scary scene from a movie' after it was obliterated, occupied by Russians, says aid worker.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:27:43 +0300
Hundreds mourn Palestinian youth killed by Israel in West Bank
27-year-old youth shot dead by Israeli forces in Qalqilya.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:25:41 +0300
'No joy': Syrian refugees to mark another Eid al-Fitr away from home
Displaced lament inability to prepare for religious holiday owing to economic difficulties, high cost of living.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:24:03 +0300
Kazakhstan holding referendum to amend constitution
Government submits proposed legislation covering massive amendments to constitution council to reform system, says President Tokayev.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:21:21 +0300
‘Russians supply arms to Armenia via Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran during 2020 war’
Azerbaijani President Aliyev said his country sent letters to Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, pleading to stop Russian planes carrying weapons during Nagorno-Karabakh war.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:19:13 +0300
US begins training Ukrainian forces on new systems in Germany
New systems and training 'will strengthen Ukraine's ability to counter Russia's renewed offensive,' says Pentagon.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:14:37 +0300
Russia releases video of British national captured in Ukraine
Defense Ministry releases video message from man who introduces himself as Andrew Hill from Plymouth.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:12:32 +0300
India test-fires anti-ship supersonic cruise missile
BrahMos missiles can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft or land.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:10:21 +0300
Turkiye not to participate in NATO's 'Tiger Meet' drill in Greece: Sources
This year's air exercise scheduled for May 9-22.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:07:52 +0300
Russia will not recognize Kosovo's independence: Envoy
Kosovo issue is a fundamental issue of friendly and fraternal cooperation between Russia, Serbia, says Ambassador Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:00:50 +0300
China, North Korea suspend rail line over virus spread
China facing economic challenges due to COVID-19, acknowledges top political forum.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 18:58:13 +0300
2 UK volunteer aid workers held by Russian forces in Ukraine: Report
Paul Urey, Dylan Healy captured in southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia, Sky News reports.



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