Diary

ISTANBUL (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, May 11, 2024 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

PALESTINE

Gaza City - Gaza City - The Israeli army's military operation against southernmost city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.

Israeli offensive in the blockaded enclave since last October has killed over 34,900 people and injured over 78,500 others amid crippling blockade that has left most of population on verge of starvation.

Ramallah - Ongoing Israeli raids in West Bank since Oct. 7, 2023 which have led to killing of nearly 500 Palestinians, injuring around 4,950, and arrested more than 8,677, according to Palestinian sources.

ISRAEL

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

Stances and reactions on ongoing attack on Rafah, and toward cease-fire efforts.

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.

Two people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on village of Tayr Harfa, southern Lebanon. Hezbollah, for its part, attacked Israeli spy equipment at the Misgaf Am site, northern Israel, as well as attacked other Israeli army's gatherings.

YEMEN

Sanaa - Growing tension in Red Sea amid Houthi attacks on commercial ships suspected of ties to Israel and retaliatory US airstrikes on targets inside Yemen.

AFGHANISTAN

Kabul - Flash floods in north and northeastern parts of Afghanistan, which have killed at least 50 people.

NIGERIA

Abuja - Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle in Nigeria for three-day private visit where they will visit local charities and meet wounded soldiers.

SPORTS

UK

London – English Premier League title contenders Manchester City to visit Fulham at Craven Cottage. Second-place Man City have 82 points in 35 matches in league led by Arsenal, who collect 83 points in 36 games.