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Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:41:45 +0300
Spain's annual inflation rate hits 37-year high
Country's annual inflation rate reaches 10.2% in June.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:39:51 +0300
Iran rejects G7 statement as ‘baseless, unjust’
G7 leaders issues scathing statement on Iran following their summit in Germany.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:35:25 +0300
Sweden says will work closely with Türkiye on extradition of criminals
‘If three parties are sitting in a room and wanting to agree, then you can go ahead with it,’ says Swedish premier.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:30:40 +0300
US boosting presence in Europe: President
Joe Biden describes NATO gathering in Madrid as 'history making summit'.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:29:15 +0300
Time running out to save children bearing brunt of Myanmar junta’s violence: UN
Junta's coup, push for control has taken enormous toll on kids, hundreds killed, maimed, arbitrarily arrested, says UN.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:25:53 +0300
NATO officially invites Finland, Sweden to become members of alliance
Stoltenberg thanks Türkiye, Finland, Sweden for accepting his invitation 'to engage in negotiations to find a united way forward'.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:24:22 +0300
Moscow slams Russian diplomats' expulsion from Bulgaria
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova says step taken at behest of external forces.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:22:27 +0300
North silent as South Korea seeks prior notice on dam water release
Seoul on alert as water levels rise due to rains in North Korea.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:16:12 +0300
OECD secretary-general salutes Turkish educational achievements over past 2 decades
‘Türkiye significantly improved school enrolments and outcomes, particularly for upper secondary students & girls,’ says organization’s secretary-general.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:15:01 +0300
Russia’s foreign minister confirms Argentina on track to become BRICS member
Sergey Lavrov confirms South American nation on track to become member of regional bloc alongside Iran.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:21:30 +0300
NATO leaders begin summit sessions in Madrid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to address leaders, says NATO chief.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:18:40 +0300
Türkiye, Sweden, Finland sign memorandum on Nordic countries' NATO bids
Breakthrough comes after 4-way talks in Madrid.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:21:17 +0300
Finland, Sweden accession to be 'unprecedentedly quick,' says NATO chief
Nordic countries could be part of alliance within 'few weeks,' says Stoltenberg in his doorstep remarks.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:02:47 +0300
Press agenda on June 29
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover Wednesday, June 29, 2022.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:28:15 +0300
The geopolitics of Turkish inflation
A prolonged period of inflation could lead to severe social unrest in the West.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:26:28 +0300
Russia uses energy as weapon, diversifying suppliers a must: NATO chief
At same time, we must not swap one dependency for another, says Jens Stoltenberg.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:24:42 +0300
Scotland to hold 2nd independence referendum next year
Purpose of referendum is ‘to ascertain views of people of Scotland on whether or not Scotland should be an independent country,’ first minister says.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:21:26 +0300
Russia issues Estonia travel warning over goods ban
Estonia set to prohibit export of certain goods to Russia, even for individuals, with fines, jail terms for violators.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:19:52 +0300
Troops in NATO's eastern flank come close to 10,000
Germany, US and UK among countries that provide most troops, says NATO.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:18:32 +0300
Kremlin criticizes NATO plans to increase high-readiness forces
Spokesman says NATO's expansion has been ongoing for at least 2 decades ‘and this creeping expansion has its continuation.’

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:16:19 +0300
UN committee urges probe into migrant deaths at Morocco-Spain border
NGOs say 37 people died on Friday trying to cross into Spanish enclave of Melilla.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:12:35 +0300
Türkiye, NATO, Finland, Sweden begin 4-way talks in Madrid
Nordic countries' NATO bids, Türkiye's concerns to be discussed in meeting on sidelines of NATO summit.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:40:11 +0300
ECB decisive on inflation target of 2%
If inflation outlook does not improve, ECB to have sufficient information to move faster, says European Central Bank head.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:40:26 +0300
Turkish defense firm to donate 3 TB2 drones to Ukraine
Baykar’s move comes after Ukrainian crowdfunding campaign raises enough money to buy several unmanned aerial vehicles.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:38:06 +0300
Working group established on Trans-Caspian East-West Corridor
Group, established at suggestion of Türkiye, to increase capacity and efficiency of corridor, says Turkish transport and infrastructure minister.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:04:05 +0300
Press agenda on June 28
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:29:43 +0300
Spain’s progressive government blames ‘mafias’ for deaths on border
NGOs say 37 migrants were killed trying to cross land border from Morocco into Spain.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:27:07 +0300
Russian missiles hit shopping mall in Ukraine with over 1,000 people inside, Zelenskyy says
Mall in Kremenchuk on fire, impossible to imagine number of victims: Ukrainian president.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:23:41 +0300
Russia expels 8 Greek diplomats
Foreign Ministry summons Greek Ambassador Ekaterini Nassika, protests Athens' 'confrontational course'.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:21:38 +0300
China asks G7 to bring ‘real money, projects to benefit people’
Allegations that Belt and Road Initiative has created debt trap ‘is false proposition,’ says Foreign Ministry spokesman.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:18:07 +0300
Russian president to make 1st visits abroad since start of Ukraine war
Vladimir Putin to travel to Tajikistan on Tuesday, to visit Turkmenistan on Wednesday.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:15:32 +0300
Sweden takes Türkiye’s terrorism-related concerns seriously: Foreign minister
Both countries can find common ground by respecting each other’s opinions, says Ann Linde.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:13:04 +0300
China gives Ethiopia 10M COVID-19 vaccine doses
China ‘will stand firmly with Ethiopia and other African countries to embody everlasting spirit of China-Africa friendship,’ says ambassador.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:06:35 +0300
24 killed in DR Congo attacks, 15 missing: Monitor
Suspected ADF rebels attacked, torched several villages in Beni region, according to local group.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:03:24 +0300
Azerbaijan’s president, OIC chief discuss promotion of Islamic solidarity
Meeting held on sidelines of Islamic Conference of Tourism Ministers in Baku.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:00:53 +0300
Water woes grip hills, remote areas of Bangladesh
59% of Bangladeshis have access to safe drinking water while 39% have access to safe sanitation.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:58:36 +0300
1 killed in knife attack at German asylum shelter
Attacker reportedly knocked on doors at shelter in southern Germany late Sunday, stabbed anyone who answered.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:55:16 +0300
South Sudanese demand more food aid to address unprecedented levels of hunger
Gap left by World Food Program’s suspension of food aid huge, government has no option but to care for its citizens, says official.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:52:35 +0300
What to expect from NATO's Madrid summit
Ukraine-Russia war, Finland, Sweden membership bids, new strategic concept on agenda.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:48:29 +0300
African Union calls for probe after dozens die at Morocco-Spain land border
AUC chairperson expresses 'deep shock, concern' over 'violent treatment' of African migrants attempting to cross border.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:44:41 +0300
At least 5 killed, hundreds injured as stand collapses during bullfight in Colombia
Over 500 people injured as wooden stand lined with spectators collapses during Corraleja bullfight festival in El Espinal.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:41:04 +0300
G7 promises Ukraine military, financial support for 'as long as it takes'
Top global economies plan to hit Moscow with more sanctions, other measures such as tariff hikes, price cap on Russian oil.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 09:00:29 +0300
Press agenda on June 27
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Monday, June 27, 2022.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:45:34 +0300
Anti-NATO protesters take to streets of Madrid ahead of pivotal summit
Largest military deployment since Cold War to be discussed at Madrid NATO Summit this week.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:43:18 +0300
Qatar likely to host Iran-US nuclear deal talks
Iran, EU agreed to resume stalled talks to revive 2015 nuclear deal.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:41:45 +0300
UK's 'Prevent' strategy has 'negative and discriminatory effect on Muslim communities'
Equality and rights groups have criticized the anti-terrorism strategy for 'targeting Muslim communities'

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:40:02 +0300
Russia claims hitting 3 military training centers in Ukraine
Military facilities targeted in Chernihiv, Zhytomyr and Lviv regions, says Defense Ministry spokesman.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:36:54 +0300
Türkiye neutralizes 5 YPG/PKK terrorists in northern Syria
Terrorists were planning to attack areas of Türkiye’s anti-terror operations, says National Defense Ministry.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:33:47 +0300
'Hunger games': Top EU official blames Russia for global food crisis
European Council President Charles Michel accuses Kremlin of using food as 'silent weapon of war'.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:30:08 +0300
G7 summit kicks off in Germany with Ukraine top on agenda
G7 leaders expected to make new commitments to food security, tackling rising energy prices.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:23:30 +0300
G7 nations to ban import of Russian gold, says Biden
Washington has ‘imposed unprecedented costs on Putin to deny him revenue he needs to fund war against Ukraine,’ says US president.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:21:28 +0300
Torture is 'awful subject' that media shuns, says doctor on UN body
Media does not want to cover torture, trivialized by Hollywood makes people believe it not serious, says Vivienne Nathanson.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:18:49 +0300
Important for torture victims to understand rest of world cares: International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Torture occurring in Russia-Ukraine war; persistent reports of torture of Muslims in China, says US professor.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:17:20 +0300
Qatar’s emir, Algeria's president discuss ties, common interests
Al-Thani arrived in Algeria to attend opening of Mediterranean Games of Oran as guest of honor.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:14:52 +0300
More than 800 children separated from families in eastern Dem. Rep. of Congo clashes
Children lost contact with families amid fighting between government forces, M23 rebels.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:12:22 +0300
Gabon, Togo join Commonwealth association
Both Francophone African countries finalize years-long admission efforts.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:10:12 +0300
Top Turkish, Singaporean diplomats discuss ties, int'l issues in capital Ankara
Mevlut Cavusoglu, Vivian Balakrishnan discuss relations, regional, global issues.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:05:57 +0300
Russia says it gained full control of Severodonetsk in eastern Ukraine
Attempt by Ukrainian forces to turn nitrogen factory into center of resistance thwarted by army, says Defense Ministry.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 18:04:20 +0300
Kaliningrad at center of new crisis between Russia and West
Lithuania's rail transit restrictions to Russian semi-exclave once again brings Moscow and West face to face.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 18:01:34 +0300
Wildfire in Türkiye’s Marmaris brought under control: Minister
Restoration efforts in region to begin soon, says agriculture and forestry minister.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 17:59:52 +0300
Georgians protest government for not being granted EU candidacy status
Protestors demand resignation of Prime Minister Garibashvili.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 17:57:48 +0300
Türkiye captures Greek spy, say security sources
Greek national Muhammed Amar Ampara was engaged in espionage for Athens, Türkiye's intelligence agency reveals.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 17:55:55 +0300
Ukraine reconstruction, food security to dominate G7 agenda
Summit to be held under Germany’s leadership with goal of ‘progress towards an equitable world’.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 17:54:08 +0300
Turkish security forces defuse bomb planted in truck in northern Syria
Truck carrying bomb left near Tukish border by PKK/YPG terrorists, says Turkish Interior Ministry.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 17:52:34 +0300
Libyan leaders urged to establish legal basis for elections
Call made in joint statement by US, France, Germany, Italy, UK.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 17:50:42 +0300
UN chief warns of 'unprecedented global hunger crisis'
'There is a real risk that multiple famines will be declared in 2022,' says Antonio Guterres.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 17:48:06 +0300
Jordan's king backs formation of NATO-style alliance in Mideast
US President Joe Biden to meet Arab leaders in Saudi Arabia next month.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 17:43:32 +0300
Sweden, Finland should take concrete steps against PKK/YPG terrorists, says Turkish president
Recep Tayyip Erdogan discusses Stockholm, Helsinki's bids for NATO membership with alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:41:33 +0300
Europe slipping back into COVID-19 hold
After easing restrictions, several European countries experience new surge in infections.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:40:15 +0300
US Senate passes bipartisan gun bill for 1st time in 30 years, House vote next
This marks ‘most significant piece of anti-gun-violence legislation,’ says Sen. Chris Murphy.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:38:12 +0300
Joint energy exploration 'right way' ahead, China says after Philippines pullout
Beijing says ready for talks with incoming Philippines government as Manila ends South China Sea exploration negotiations.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:32:47 +0300
2,000 Ukrainian troops besieged in Luhansk, says Russia
Besieged troops surrendering as communication from higher command cut off along with supplies, says Defense Ministry.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:31:13 +0300
Germany facing uphill battle to confront serious energy crisis
Expert warns that German industry must brace for energy rations, which would ultimately mean mass job losses.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:28:49 +0300
Moscow says EU, NATO gathering countries 'for war' with Russia
Russian foreign minister, on granting Ukraine, Moldova EU candidacy status, recalls Hitler's gathering of a coalition against Soviet Union before World War II.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:24:27 +0300
Russian Embassy in Canada teases German envoy to country on Twitter
German ambassador to Canada accuses Russia of using 'energy as a weapon'.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:21:37 +0300
EU leaders grant Ukraine, Moldova candidate status
Georgia next in line once it meets certain conditions, say top EU officials.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:19:28 +0300
US announces additional $450M in security assistance to Ukraine
'This is the 13th time that President (Joe) Biden has authorized a presidential drawdown package,' says White House.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:15:35 +0300
Serbia, Albania, North Macedonia criticize EU for dragging feet on accession
Serbia currently engaged in talks with EU, while bloc's negotiations with North Macedonia, Albania on hold since 2020.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:14:04 +0300
UN says dialogue with Taliban 'only way forward' for Afghans, international security
There is need for continued engagement with de facto authorities in Afghanistan, says special envoy.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:12:18 +0300
US Federal Reserve governor expects another 75 bp rate hike in July
Michelle Bowman says inflationary effect from Ukraine war lasting for energy, food prices.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:08:47 +0300
BioNTech starts construction of first mRNA vaccine plant in Africa
Company’s malaria vaccine candidates to enter first in-human trial later in 2022.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:38:30 +0300
On-duty Al-Jazeera journalist killed by Israeli bullets, says UN
'Shots that killed Abu Akleh, injured her colleague Ali Sammoudi came from Israeli Security Forces’.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 09:03:24 +0300
Press agenda on June 24
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Friday, June 24, 2022.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:28:26 +0300
Sweden's state TV interviews terror leader amid membership bid to NATO
SVT aired interview with YPG/PKK ringleader as Sweden continues NATO membership negotiations with Türkiye.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:22:18 +0300
Millions face challenges to restart lives after worst floods in Bangladesh
Flight services from northeastern Sylhet district's Osmani International Airport resume after 6 days.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:19:13 +0300
Russia to seek restoration of Iran nuclear deal
Russian, Iranian foreign ministers meet in Tehran.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:17:08 +0300
NATO chief reiterates support for Türkiye on ‘legitimate security concerns’
NATO to address Finland, Sweden’s membership bids, with security interests of all allies addressed, at Madrid summit, Stoltenberg says.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:15:15 +0300
Peace plan on Ukraine only possible if Kyiv meets Moscow's conditions: Kremlin
Kremlin spokesman Peskov denies Kyiv's accusation of selling 'stolen grain' from Ukraine.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:13:32 +0300
Putin stresses BRICS' growing weight, influence in global arena
Russian president says 5 states cooperation can solve global economic crisis caused by 'ill-considered, selfish actions of some states'.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:00:26 +0300
'Control center' for grain corridor to be set up if Russia, Ukraine reach deal in Istanbul
Türkiye against illegal buying, selling of Ukrainian grain by Russia or others, will not allow entry of such grain, says Foreign Minister Cavusoglu.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 10:13:10 +0300
Death toll from Afghanistan earthquake climbs to 1,150
We need food and water, says Taliban official after powerful quake causes death and destruction.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:03:45 +0300
Press agenda on June 23
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, June 23, 2022.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 18:16:12 +0300
Israeli Knesset passes bill to dissolve itself
Bill passed by lawmakers in preliminary reading.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 18:14:08 +0300
Twitter's board advises shareholders to approve Musk's $44B bid
Board says merger agreement fair, advisable for Twitter and stockholders.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:38:09 +0300
Sri Lanka faces complete economic collapse: Premier
Stressing talks with IMF, Wickremesinghe says shoring up foreign reserves only route to financial recovery.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:36:07 +0300
Turkish president welcomes Saudi crown prince with official ceremony
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Mohammed bin Salman set to have one-on-one meeting, to be followed by official dinner.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:52:37 +0300
Russian, Turkish military hold meeting on grain export from Ukraine's port
Representatives of Russian, Turkish military officials met in Moscow to discuss safe exit of Turkish merchant ships, grain export from Ukrainian ports.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:51:00 +0300
Over 1,000 killed, 1,600 injured as earthquake jolts Afghanistan
Death toll may rise after quake shakes border provinces of Paktika, Khost on Tuesday night.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:57:47 +0300
Firefighters battle to control wildfire in southern Türkiye
Crews making intensive efforts to control forest fire in Marmaris district of Mugla province through land and air operations.

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:55:36 +0300
Over 280 killed as earthquake jolts Afghanistan
Nearly 600 people wounded in border provinces of Paktika, Khost.



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