Diary

Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):

PALESTINE

Gaza City - Humanitarian and military developments in the besieged Gaza Strip on day 142 of Israeli attacks, which have killed more than 29,600 people and injured nearly 70,000.

Ongoing attacks exacerbate catastrophic humanitarian situation, with aid agencies warning of unprecedented levels of desperation and looming famine.

Ramallah - Daily military incursions by Israeli army into Palestinian cities in occupied West Bank, which killed more than 400 Palestinians and injured over 4,500 others since Oct. 7. Number of arrests has risen to nearly 7,210, reaching record highs over last 4 months, exceeding those registered annually in previous years.

JORDAN

Amman - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to arrive in Jordan to meet King Abdullah II.

LEBANON

Beirut - Border tensions between Lebanon and Israel amid intermittent exchanges of fire between Hezbollah and Israeli forces.

YEMEN

Sanaa - Escalating tensions in the Red Sea due to Houthi attacks on commercial ships suspected of having links with Israel and US’ retaliatory airstrikes against Houthi targets inside Yemen.

SPORTS

LONDON - Chelsea to face Liverpool in English League Cup final at Wembley Stadium. Liverpool hold record for most English League Cup titles, lifting trophy record 9 times while Chelsea have five titles to their name.

SPECIAL REPORT

EXPLAINER - Why escalating DR Congo conflict is fueling anti-West sentiment

By James Tasamba

KIGALI, Rwanda (AA) - Demonstrators in the Democratic Republic of Congo are burning the flags of Western countries, reflecting anger about their perceived support to Rwanda through the M23 rebels.