Diary

ISTANBUL (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu’s English Desk plans to cover on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):

PALESTINE/ISRAEL

Day 21 of Israel-Palestine conflict.

Following:

• The humanitarian impact on the Gaza Strip with the death toll rising to at least 7,028, including 2,913 children and 1,709 women. The damage inflicted by Israeli strikes on the enclave leaves at least 1,950 people missing under the debris of the collapsed building.
• Hamas' armed wing announced that 50 captives have been killed in Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip. The announcement would affect public opinion in Israel, especially among the relatives of the captives.
• Criticism is mounting against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over his handling of the escalation in Gaza as well as the huge financial daily cost.
• International criticism of Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, particularly the warnings in advance before launching airstrikes on civilians as the entire enclave is not safe.
• Process of aid delivery to the Gaza Strip through Rafah terminal with Egypt.

TÜRKİYE

ISTANBUL - President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to meet Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud at Dolmabahce Palace.

ANKARA - Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to meet his Danish counterpart Lars Lokke Rasmussen to discuss bilateral ties, and current issues, including developments in Gaza, situation in Ukraine, and Türkiye-EU relations as well as attacks on the Muslim holy book, the Quran, in some European countries.

EUROPE

BELGIUM

BRUSSELS - European Council Summit to conclude. A joint statement is expected, leaders also likely to hold press conferences following summit.

SWEDEN

GENEVA - United Nations Information Service to hold biweekly press briefing for UN bodies headquartered in Geneva.

RUSSIA

MOSCOW - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will take part in the first meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission on Caspian Cooperation.

MOSCOW - The Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Russia will hold a meeting on the key interest rate. Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina will hold a press conference.

SPORTS

LONDON - Crystal Palace to host Tottenham in the English Premier League.

MUNICH - Bayern Munich to host Fenerbahce Beko in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague.

THE ECONOMY

MOSCOW - Russian Central Bank to reveal interest rate decision. During the last three monetary policy meetings the bank increased the rate from 7.5% to 13%. It is expected to make 100 basis points hike in October.

SPECIAL REPORT

Gaza crisis: Where does China stand?

By Riyaz ul Khaliq

ISTANBUL – Report on China’s role in the ongoing Israel-Palestine crisis, focusing on Beijing’s limitations in asserting its position.

The report includes interviews with four geopolitical and international affairs experts from the US, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

They speak about China’s traditional position on the issue, its role in the recent rapprochement push in the wider Middle East region, and whether the current situation has impacted its efforts in stabilizing relations with the US.

SPECIAL REPORT

Journalism more fatal than ever as ‘impunity continues to prevail’

By Emre Basaran

ISTANBUL – Report focusing on the increasing dangers that journalists are facing in their jobs around the world as the number of fatalities in the field continues to rise.

The report examines data from international watchdogs for past years, while also focusing on the casualties in Israel’s ongoing attacks on the Gaza Strip, as well as previous instances of media workers being killed by Israeli forces.

The piece also examines how war zones and conflict areas remain the most dangerous places for journalists, with comprehensive figures covering more than two decades.

NEW MEDIA

VIDEOS - Latest developments in Israel-Palestine conflict

Reports covering developments in the Israel-Palestine conflict, including packages from correspondents on the ground, updates about the overall situation, and other major developments.