Diary

Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

GERMANY

BERLIN - Chancellor Olaf Scholz to hold a news conference after a two-day cabinet meeting at Meseberg Castle. The meeting will discuss various subjects, including bureaucratic reforms.

SPAIN

TOLEDO - EU defense ministers to hold an informal meeting to discuss the latest situation in Ukraine-Russia war, its global and regional effects and the situation in Niger.

FRANCE

PARIS - Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba's two-day official visit to Paris continues.

RUSSIA

MOSCOW — Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova to hold a press conference on the latest developments in the foreign policy agenda.

UKRAINE

KYIV— Developments and statements in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war are being followed.

GABON

LIBREVILLE - Monitoring developments after military officers claimed taking over power in Gabon, and suspending re-election of President Ali Bongo who was declared winner in Saturday’s election.

US

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden to deliver remarks on government response and recovery efforts for wildfires in Hawaii and ongoing response from federal government to Hurricane Idalia, which is set to make landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm.

NEW YORK - UN Security Council Members to meet to discuss resolution 1718 adopted in 2006 to oversee relevant sanctions measures relating to North Korea.

SPORTS

EINDHOVEN, ATHENS, COPENHAGEN - UEFA Champions League playoff second legs to be followed.

NEW YORK - US Open Men's & Women's Singles 2nd Round, last Grand Slam of season in Tennis to continue.

SPECIAL REPORT

Malaysia offers visitors an experience to cherish: Envoy

By Diyar Guldogan

ANKARA (AA) – Malaysia’s cultural diversity and breathtaking natural beauty make it one of the top tourist destinations in the world, offering visitors an experience to cherish, according to Sazali Bin Mustafa Kamal, the country’s ambassador to Türkiye.

SPECIAL REPORT

BRICS to represent 37% of global GDP with new members

By Gokhan Ergocun

ISTANBUL (AA) - Representing around 32.1% of the global economy, BRICS' share in the world GDP will increase to 36.9% in 2023 from 31.5% thanks to new members.