Diary

Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Friday, June 21, 2024 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

MENA

Israeli assault in Gaza

Humanitarian and military developments in Gaza Strip amid deadlock in efforts to reach cease-fire deal. Israel has killed more than 37,400 Palestinians and injured many more since Oct. 7 last year.

West Bank raids

Almost daily Israeli military raids into Palestinian cities and towns in occupied West Bank, which have killed at least 550 people and injured 5,200 others, while nearly 9,300 have been taken in Israeli custody since Gaza war.

Protests against Netanyahu's government

Protests in Israel to pressure Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to reach hostage-prisoner swap deal with Palestinians.

Israel-Hezbollah escalation

Growing border clashes between Hezbollah and Israel against backdrop of Tel Aviv's military offensive on Gaza Strip.

Red Sea tension

Potential Houthi attacks on commercial ships suspected of having links with Israel in Red Sea and possible airstrikes by coalition led by US on group's positions in Yemen.

EUROPE

Germany’s Scholz meets Hungarian Prime Minister Orban

Chancellor Olaf Scholz to meet Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to discuss EU and International issues. Hungary to take over EU’s rotating term presidency in July.

AFRICA

Protests expected to increase in Kenya after tax bill is passed

Protests expected to escalate in Kenya after lawmakers passed a controversial taxation bill which caused countrywide demonstrations.

South African lawmaker faces racism charges

South African Human Rights Commission says it will file racism charges against Democratic Alliance member of parliament Renaldo Gouws, who was suspended by his party for using violent racist language against black people.

South Africans await cabinet announcement

President Cyril Ramaphosa expected to announce his inclusive Government of National Unity cabinet, which experts say could stabilize the country's currency and boost investor confidence.

US

Netanyahu blames US for holding weapons

Statements from Biden administration regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claim of US withholding weapons from Israel.

Supreme Court decisions

US Supreme Court expected to release more decisions regarding cases that include whether former President Donald Trump has immunity from criminal prosecution, abortion access and emergency room care, and gun ban for people under domestic violence restraining orders.

UN Security Council to discuss Afghanistan, Haiti

UN Security Council members to discuss situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security. In the afternoon, situation in Haiti will be on agenda.

ASIA-PACIFIC

Bangladeshi, Indian premiers meet in New Delhi

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrives in New Delhi on two-day state visit, where she will have a one-to-one meeting with her Indian counterpart Narendra Modu followed by delegation-level talks. Two sides are expected to sign several agreements and MoUs.

Taiwanese lawmakers vote afresh on amendments regarding executive wing

Opposition-dominated legislature in Taiwan to vote for second time on amendments regarding empowering lawmakers as well as scrutiny of executive branch of the government. President William Lai Ching-te had rejected such changes but lawmakers will vote again whether to sustain the changes passed last month or forgo them.

THE ECONOMY

Japan to reveal consumer inflation rate for May.

SPORTS

UEFA EURO 2024 group matches to continue with Matchday 2 in Germany.

Slovakia to face Ukraine in Group E match in Dusseldorf.

Poland to take on Austria in Group D match in Berlin.

Netherlands to play against France in Group D in Leipzig.

SPECIAL REPORT

‘Beyond generalizations’: Experts break down ‘complicated’ reasons for far-right surge in EU elections

By Ahmet Gencturk

Athens – Report analyzing the political and economic factors behind the results of the recent European Parliament elections, which saw a further consolidation of the far-right surge on the continent.

The story discusses the political economy of the EU, focusing mainly on France and Germany, the two European powerhouses where election results were particularly significant in terms of far-right gains, as well as the situation in Greece.

It includes interviews with European history, international affairs and politics experts Emmanuel Comte, Giorgios Christidis and Manos Matsaganis.

NEW MEDIA

VIDEO – Interviews with international affairs experts and political analysts Emmanuel Comte, Giorgios Christidis and Manos Matsaganis about the recent European Parliament elections and the reasons for the increasing foothold of far-right forces in European politics.