Diary

ANKARA (AA) – Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

GERMANY

BERLIN – Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock to meet with her Estonian counterpart Margus Tsahkna for talks on regional issues and Russia-Ukraine war.

THE NETHERLANDS

THE HAGUE – The International Criminal Court (ICC) to hold hearings to confirm charges against Central African Republic militia leader Maxime Jeoffroy Eli Mokom Gawaka , who is accused of crimes against Muslim civilians.

SOUTH AFRICA

JOHANNESBURG – South Africa to host the 15th BRICS Summit on Aug. 22-24.

UKRAINE

KIEV – Developments and statements in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war are being followed.

AZERBAIJAN

BAKU – Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to arrive in Azerbaijan for a two-day official visit.

KARABAKH – Statements on the ongoing tensions and conflict in the Karabakh region are being followed.

ARMENIA

YEREVAN – Belgian Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib will pay an official visit to Armenia.

THAILAND

BANGKOK – In a second vote since the May elections, lawmakers from the bicameral parliament set to vote to elect new prime minister.

US

NEW YORK – Members of UN Security Council to meet for a briefing, followed by consultations on Libya.

WASHINGTON – Desk to monitor hearing in case against Texas over installation of buoys and razor wire along Rio Grande river. The government sent a letter to Texas officials requesting that the buoys and wires be removed, but when Texas refused, the Justice Department filed a lawsuit.

TÜRKİYE

ANKARA – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to meet with his Bulgarian counterpart Mariya Gabriel to discuss bilateral ties, regional and global issues.

SPECIAL REPORT

Danish legal scholar backs ban on Quran burnings

By Ebad Ahmed

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AA) – Denmark has legal options to outlaw Quran burnings without placing significant restrictions on the freedom of speech, a prominent Danish law scholar told Anadolu.