Diary

ANKARA (AA) – Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, July 28, 2024 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):

Israeli onslaught on Gaza

Humanitarian and military developments in the Gaza Strip, where Israel has killed nearly 39,300 Palestinians and injured nearly 90,600 since Oct. 7, 2023. Situation continues to worsen by the day amid attacks and minimal aid.

At least 15 children and eight women were among the 31 Palestinians killed in an Israeli airstrike on the Khadija School in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip on Saturday.

Israel ordered Khan Younis residents to evacuate and head towards Al-Mawasi in the southern Gaza Strip, an area designated as a safe zone but frequently attacked.

Cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas

The latest regarding a potential cease-fire agreement and hostage exchange deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

CIA Director William Burns is expected to meet senior officials from Israel, Qatar, and Egypt in Rome.

Israel-Hezbollah escalation

Continued border clashes between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah amid fears of a full-blown war.

An attack on Majdal Shams in occupied Golan Heights on Saturday killed at least 12 people and injured 35 others, Israeli authorities claimed Saturday. Hezbollah denied any involvement.

West Bank raids

Israeli military raids on Palestinian cities and towns in the occupied West Bank have killed nearly 592 people and injured 5,400 more, with nearly 9,700 taken into custody since last October.

Two Palestinians were killed and 28 others were injured on Saturday in an Israeli drone strike targeting the Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus.

Protests against Israeli government

Mounting protests in Israel to pressure the government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to either negotiate a hostage-prisoner swap deal with Hamas, or resign.

Red Sea tension

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

Humanitarian and security situation in Sudan

Humanitarian and security situation in Sudan is deteriorating as clashes between the army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces continue in various parts of the country.

Libyan nationals found at illegal military training camp in South Africa face deportation

South Africa’s immigration department has cancelled the visas of 95 Libyan nationals arrested on Friday at an illegal military training camp in the northern Mpumalanga province. Officials say the Libyans could now face deportation.

Zimbabwe hosts 7th annual Southern Africa regional bloc industrialization week

Zimbabwe to host the seventh annual Southern African Development Community (SADC) regional economic bloc’s industrialization week aimed at disseminating information on 16 member states Industrialization Strategy and Roadmap.

Japan and US foreign, defense ministers to meet

Foreign and defense ministers from Japan and the US to hold security talks in Tokyo.

Commonwealth secretary-general to arrive in Pakistan

Rt. Hon Patricia Scotland KC, the commonwealth secretary-general, will start her first official visit to Pakistan. It will continue until Aug. 2.

Mobile internet may be restored in Bangladesh

Mobile internet service, which has been shut in Bangladesh since July 19 due to protests over quota reforms, is expected to be restored.

Presidential elections in Venezuela

People in Venezuela will go to the polls to elect a new president Sunday for a six-year term.

SPORTS

First round matches in men's and women's singles to be played at 2024 Olympics.