Diary

Here are the main topics Anadolu’s English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):

TÜRKİYE

ANKARA – Türkiye marks 100th anniversary of the foundation of the Republic of Türkiye with nationwide celebrations.

PALESTINE/ISRAEL

Day 23 of Israel-Palestine conflict.

Following:

- Intensified Israeli attacks on Gaza with escalation of launching a ground operation amid outage of communication means in the enclave. The latest intense attacks destroyed hundreds of buildings.

- Expected resumption of internet for international aid organizations in Gaza via satellite-based communication system Starlink, according announcement made by Tesla chief Elon Musk.

- Rising death toll with at least 7,703 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks.

- Mass protests in various countries showing solidarity with the Palestinian people in Gaza.

CHINA

BEIJING - Russian military delegation to take part in 10th Xiangshan Security Forum.

SPORTS

MANCHESTER, UK - English Premier League title contenders Manchester City to visit 8th-place Manchester United in derby at Old Trafford.

MEXICO CITY - Formula 1 World Championship's Round 20. Red Bull driver Max Verstappen was already crowned champion of 2023 season.