Diary

ANKARA (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, April 7, 2024 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):

PALESTINE

Gaza City - Humanitarian and military situation in Gaza Strip as Israel continues its relentless onslaught despite UN Security Council resolution demanding immediate cease-fire in besieged enclave.

Israeli offensive, now in its 184th day, has killed nearly 33,200 Palestinians and injured more than 75,800 others since last October amid crippling blockade that has left most of population on verge of starvation.

Ramallah - Security tension remain high in West Bank amid almost daily Israeli military raids on Palestinian towns in occupied territory, which resulted in death of at least 459 Palestinians since Oct. 7, 2023. Number of arrests has risen to 8,080, reaching record highs over nearly 6 months, exceeding those recorded on annual basis in previous years.

EGYPT

Cairo - Indirect talks between Israel and Hamas group in Cairo aimed at reaching hostage swap deal and cease-fire in Gaza. Egypt's Al-Qahera News Channel reported that Cairo will host meetings on Sunday to discuss restoring calm in Gaza, following recent Egyptian efforts to resume cease-fire negotiations. CIA chief William Burns, Qatari Prime minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman and Israeli delegation will also participate in talks. Hamas delegation also expected to arrive in Cairo on Sunday at invitation of Egypt to discuss developments related to cease-fire.

ISRAEL

Tel Aviv - Protests in Israel to pressure government to resign and reach hostage swap deal with Palestinians.

LEBANON

Beirut - Cross-border attacks between Hezbollah and Israel that broke out last October, in deadliest clashes between two sides since their full-scale war in 2006.

YEMEN

Sanaa - Growing tension in Red Sea amid Houthi attacks on commercial ships suspected of ties to Israel, and US retaliatory airstrikes against Houthi targets inside Yemen amid fears of a significant disruption to maritime traffic in one of busiest global routes for oil and fuel transport.

BANGLADESH

Dhaka - Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud to host visiting Brazilian counterpart Mauro Vieira in Dhaka for bilateral talks. Two sides are expected to sign some agreements too.

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Manila - Philippines, US, Japan, and Australia conduct their first joint naval exercises in disputed waters of South China Sea. The joint naval drill comes amid tensions between Manila and China over maritime claims in sea.

SPORTS

Glasgow - Rangers to face Celtic at Ibrox for third Old Firm derby of season in Scottish Premier League. Collecting 74 points, Celtic one point ahead of Rangers.

Manchester - Manchester United to host Liverpool in English Premier League. Sixth-place Manchester United have 48 while second-place Liverpool collect 70 points.

Sanliurfa, Türkiye - Fenerbahce to face Galatasaray in Turkish Super Cup Final.

SPECIAL REPORT

Greece’s main opposition party SYRIZA condemns Israeli killing of 7 aid workers in Gaza

By Ahmet Gencturk

ATHENS (AA) - Greek main opposition party, SYRIZA, strongly condemned the Israeli killing of seven aid workers from the World Central Kitchen (WCK) in the Gaza Strip.