Diary

ANKARA (AA) — Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):

LIBYA

TRIPOLI - Following rescue efforts for victims of deadly floods in eastern Libya amid difficulties to reach aid to survivors due to destruction caused by the disaster.

IRAQ

BAGHDAD - Monitoring rising tensions between Iraq, Kuwait over contested maritime border area after Iraqi court invalidated navigation agreement in Khor Abdullah area.

US

NEW YORK - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to deliver remarks during dinner organized by Turkish American National Steering Committee (TASC) in New York City.

SPORTS

SINGAPORE - Singapore Grand Prix, Round 16 of Formula 1 World Championship, to be run. Ferrari's Spanish driver Carlos Sainz takes pole position for race, while Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen, back-to-back champion, who, won 12 races including 10 in a row, to start Singapore GP 11th.

SPECIAL REPORT

Daily choices key factor in childhood obesity: Experts

By Merve Berker and Erdogan Cagatay Zontur

ANKARA — Report exploring the reasons for childhood obesity, particularly the role of preferences and adopted behavior. The report includes comments from experts about ways to manage the problem, the role of families and how to offer proper support to children in addressing the issue.

SPECIAL REPORT

Türkiye determined to get back Troy treasures: Official

By Cigdem Alyanak

CANAKKALE, Türkiye — Report about Türkiye’s ongoing efforts to repatriate historical artifacts from Troy that were smuggled out of the region over past centuries. The story includes comments from a senior government official working on the issue, who gives details of the progress made over the years and prospects for the future.

SPECIAL REPORT

Aral Sea: Central Asia's biggest environmental disaster

By Bahtiyar Abdulkerimov

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan — Report about the drying up of the Aral Sea, once the world's fourth-largest lake, that has drastically shrunk in the past 60 years. The report explains the reasons for the ecological disaster and its impacts, such as soil erosion and air pollution affecting millions of lives in the region.