Diary

Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):

PORTUGAL

LISBON - Pope Francis to meet representatives of aid groups on day 3 of his visit to Portugal.

LEBANON

BEIRUT - Lebanon marks 3rd anniversary of Beirut port explosions amid calls for justice and accountability by relatives of victims.

US

WASHINGTON - Secretary of State Antony Blinken to host Mongolian Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai at State Department.

WASHINGTON - Labor Department to release monthly unemployment statistics.

THE ECONOMY

BERLIN - Germany’s statistical department Destatis to announce factory orders for June.

LUXEMBOURG - European statistical department Eurostat to announce retail sales for June.

SPECIAL REPORT

‘Mothers should try to understand their own journey for smoother weaning period’

By Merve Berker

Weaning can be a challenging process for both sides, but mothers can help the process go more smoothly if they try to understand their own breastfeeding experiences as a baby and their relations with their own mothers, said a Turkish psychologist.

SPECIAL REPORT

Turkish scientist's latest discovery has potential to redefine how we approach cancer detection

By Aysu Bicer

LONDON (AA) - A renowned Turkish scientist continues to carve a distinguished path for herself on the global stage through her remarkable inventions, the latest being wearable ultrasound technology, which is changing the way we diagnose various types of cancer.

SPECIAL REPORT

Cost of living crisis, soaring rents fuel homelessness in London

By Burak Bir

LONDON (AA) - New figures show a sharp increase in the number of rough sleepers on London streets due to the rising cost of living, accompanied by the difficulty finding affordable housing in the capital.