Diary

Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, March 24, 2024 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):

PALESTINE

Gaza Strip – Humanitarian and military developments in the Gaza Strip as Israel continues its relentless offensive on the besieged enclave on its 170th day, killing more than 32,100 people and injuring over 74,400 others. A crippling blockade of the enclave has left most of the population on the verge of starvation.

As Israel blocked aid from entering the northern Gaza Strip for the second time this week, at least seven Palestinians were killed and several others were injured on Saturday in a new Israeli bombardment targeting Palestinians waiting for aid southeast of Gaza City.

Israeli army continues attacks around the Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, killing at least 170 Palestinians, destroying much of the facility's infrastructure and equipment, as well as residential buildings.

Ramallah – Security tension in the occupied West Bank since the outbreak of the Gaza war last October. Israeli military raids have resulted in the death of nearly 450 Palestinians and injured 4,750 others. The number of arrests has also risen to a record 7,740.

RUSSIA

Moscow - National day of mourning after concert hall attack that killed at least 133 people. Emergency services continue clearing the debris of the building that partially collapsed due to the fire.

QATAR

Doha – Indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel for a Gaza truce agreement and hostage-prisoner swap mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the US.

ISRAEL

Tel Aviv - Escalating protests in Israel to pressurize the government in concluding a deal with Hamas.

Battlefield situation as Israeli army plans to expand its onslaught to Rafah City in southern Gaza Strip.

LEBANON

Beirut – Cross-border tension, exchange of fire continues between Lebanese group Hezbollah and Israel.

YEMEN

Sanaa – Escalating tensions in the Red Sea amid Houthi attacks on commercial ships suspected of having links with Israel, and US retaliatory airstrikes against targets inside Yemen.

CHINA

Beijing - Nauru President David Adeang to start five-day state visit to China to meet President Xi Jinping and other officials.

SENEGAL

Dakar - Senegalese voters go to the polls to choose new president. Some 19 candidates seek to succeed incumbent Macky Sall.

SPORTS

Melbourne - Round 3 of Formula 1, Australian Grand Prix, to be held at Albert Park Circuit.