Diary

ISTANBUL (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu’s English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):

PALESTINE/ISRAEL

GAZA/TEL AVIV - Monitoring the recent war between Israel and Palestine after Israeli warplanes launched new airstrikes in the Gaza Strip early Sunday amid rising tensions following a surprise Hamas attack into Israeli towns.

AFGHANISTAN

KABUL - Monitoring the aftermaths of earthquake in Afghanistan as death toll keeps rising. A massive earthquake hit the northwestern part of Afghanistan on Saturday, killing and injuring over 1,000 people. Rescue workers are scrambling to pull out unknown number of people trapped under rubble, officials and local media reported.

SPORTS

ANTALYA - 58th Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye to start.

LUSAIL, Qatar - Round 18 in Formula 1 World Championship, Qatar Grand Prix, to be held. Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen wins 2023 title in Saturday's sprint race.

LONDON - Defending English champions Manchester City to visit Arsenal in Premier League match at Emirates Stadium.

SPECIAL REPORT

Tour of Türkiye to make significant contribution in promoting country

By Emre Asikci

ANTALYA, Türkiye (AA) - Race Director of Tour of Türkiye, Vladimiros Petsas, highlighted the important role of the 58th edition of the eight-day cycling event in developing the country's economy and tourism.