Diary

ISTANBUL (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, May 4, 2024 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):

PALESTINE

Gaza City - Humanitarian and military developments in Gaza Strip, as Israel continues its relentless onslaught for 211th day despite UN Security Council resolution demanding immediate cease-fire in besieged enclave.

Since last October, Israeli offensive has killed more than 34,600 people and injured nearly 78,000 others amid crippling blockade that has left most of population on verge of starvation.

Israeli airstrikes continue on several areas in Gaza Strip, including city of Rafah, refuge for some 1.4 million displaced persons, which Israel insists it will invade as alleged last stronghold of Hamas, despite growing international warnings of catastrophic consequences.

Ramallah - Ongoing Israeli raids in West Bank since Oct. 7 which have led to killing of 492 Palestinians, injuring around 4,900, and arrests of more than 8,550, according to Palestinian sources.

ISRAEL

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

Israeli officials’ reactions to ongoing indirect talks between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas aimed at reaching cease-fire in Gaza.

EGYPT

Cairo - Indirect talks between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas in Cairo aimed at reaching hostage swap deal and cease-fire in Gaza.

LEBANON

Beirut - Continuing cross-border attacks between Hezbollah and Israel that flared up 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 retaliatory US airstrikes on Houthi targets inside Yemen, causing fears of disruption to maritime traffic in one of world’s busiest routes for oil and fuel supplies.

On Friday, Houthi group said it will target any ship heading to Israel in any area that is in group's range of fire.

UK

Glasgow - March for Scottish independence and cease-fire in Gaza.

GAMBIA

Banjul - Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to hold 15th annual summit in West African nation.

Banjul - Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan also to attend OIC summit. Fidan is expected to hold sideline talks to discuss latest situation in the Gaza Strip, as well as cooperation with African countries in the fields of economy, energy, security, and environment.

CHAD

N'Djamena - Campaigning set to conclude ahead of Monday’s presidential election in Chad, marking transition to civilian rule.

SPORTS

London / Manchester - English Premier League leaders Arsenal to play Bournemouth at home, while title contenders Manchester City to face Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Madrid / Girona - Real Madrid on verge of winning Spanish LaLiga as Whites to take on underdogs Cadiz in home match. Real Madrid's possible LaLiga triumph also depends on result of Girona vs. Barcelona game. If Real Madrid win and Barcelona lose points at Girona, Whites to be crowned this season's Spanish champions.