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Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024
ISTANBUL (AA) – Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):
Israeli forces continue genocidal attacks in Gaza
Ongoing Israeli airstrikes and artillery shelling in the Gaza Strip continue to claim the lives of more Palestinians and worsen their living conditions.
The death toll from relentless Israeli attacks on the besieged territory since October of last year has climbed to 43,341 as of Sunday, with over 102,100 injured.
Eight Palestinians, including four children, were killed in an Israeli drone strike in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis on Sunday, according to a medical source.
Israel’s siege, ground incursion in northern Gaza Strip continues
Israel's weeks-long siege, ground invasion, and bombardment of the northern Gaza Strip continue amid food, water, fuel, and medicine shortages.
Four Palestinians were killed and five others injured on Sunday in an Israeli airstrike that targeted a house in the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, where Israel has been committing genocide for the past 30 days.
New phase of polio vaccination campaign in Gaza
The third phase of the second round of the emergency polio vaccination campaign in Gaza began on Saturday and will end on Monday. However, areas in northern Gaza, which are experiencing ongoing Israeli military offensives and a humanitarian crisis, have been excluded from the new anti-polio drive.
The drive was postponed from Oct. 23, 2024, due to lack of access and assured, comprehensive humanitarian pauses, intense bombardment, and mass evacuation orders, said the World Health Organization WHO.
Israeli aggression against Lebanon
Israel's continuous attacks on Lebanon and the Hezbollah group's targeting of Israel with rockets.
Nearly 3,000 people have been killed, and more than 13,300 injured in Israeli attacks since October of last year, according to Lebanese health authorities.
At least five people were killed and nine others injured in Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Sunday, the Health Ministry said.
The Israeli army issued new evacuation orders on Sunday for civilians in eastern Lebanon ahead of imminent attacks in the area.
An Israeli settler died Sunday from wounds sustained from a Hezbollah rocket attack in the northern city of Nahariya last week, according to local media.
Gaza cease-fire talks
Latest developments in Gaza cease-fire talks after two months of hiatus.
Palestinian resistance group Hamas on Saturday called Gaza cease-fire proposals a “smokescreen" as they do not include an end to the Israeli war or withdrawal from the enclave.
Palestinian President Abbas to attend World Urban Forum in Egypt
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arrived in Egypt on Sunday for a two-day official visit at the invitation of his host, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, to attend the World Urban Forum's opening session.
West Bank raids
Israeli military raids on Palestinian cities and towns in occupied West Bank.
A Palestinian child was killed on Sunday by Israeli army gunfire in the town of Halhul in Hebron of the occupied West Bank.
Israel has killed at least 767 people since October of last year, including 160 children, and injured nearly 6,300 others, with over 11,500 taken into custody.
Germany's Scholz meets NATO chief Rutte
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to meet with NATO chief Mark Rutte to discuss international security issues, sustaining military support for Ukraine in its war against Russia.
WHO’s measures to end violence against children
WHO officials will hold a press conference to discuss key milestones and the global impact of childhood violence before extending support to the first-ever Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children, which will take place in Bogota, Colombia, on November 7-8.
Least Developed Countries Report 2024
The annual report offers socio-economic analysis and data on the world’s most impoverished nations. It targets governments, policymakers, and researchers focused on Least Developed Countries development.
US President Biden's call with service members
US President Joe Biden to have a phone call with American service members to thank them for “recent successful counterterrorism operations” against Daesh/ISIS in Iraq and Syria.
Reactions from Biden administration on Israel, Gaza, Lebanon
Reactions from the Biden administration regarding the situation in Gaza as well as Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
Kamala Harris on campaigning in Pennsylvania
Democratic presidential nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris to hold election campaign in Allentown, Pennsylvania, followed by a rally in Pittsburgh before holding a final event in Philadelphia.
Donald Trump’s final day of campaign
Republican presidential nominee and former president Donald Trump to hold a final day of campaign events ahead of Tuesday's election. He will hold rallies in Raleigh, North Carolina, Reading and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Grand Rapids, Michigan.
UN Security Council to discuss North Korea missile launch
UN Security Council to discuss North Korea's Intercontinental ballistic missile launch last week.
Trudeau meeting with UN official on refugees
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to meet with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi.
Turkish President Erdogan to attend opening of 40th COMCEC session in Istanbul
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will address the opening session of the 40th Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (COMCEC) at the Lutfi Kirdar International Convention and Exhibition Center in Istanbul.
Former Bolivian leader on hunger strike
The latest developments follow former Bolivian President Evo Morales' hunger strike and call for dialogue, after security forces cleared the country's main highway, which had been blocked for 19 days by his supporters.
Top Russian diplomat to attend international symposium
Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister, will attend the "Creating the Future" international symposium in the capital, Moscow. Lavrov will speak at a symposium session titled "Future of the Multipolar World." So far, representatives from 40 different countries have confirmed their participation.
Russia, Indonesia to hold 1st-ever joint military drill
Russia and Indonesia’s first-ever five-day joint naval exercises began on Monday. The exercise is taking place near Surabaya, the port city in Indonesia's East Java province. Russian Navy is participating in the drills with three corvette-class warships.
Russia to mark National Unity Day
Russia to mark the country's National Unity Day, which commemorates the end of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth's control of Moscow in the early 19th century. As part of the commemorations, President Vladimir Putin will lay flowers at a monument in the Red Square.
Fighting between Russian, Ukrainian troops continues in Kursk, Donetsk
Russia and Ukraine continue fighting in Russia’s border region of Kursk, where Kyiv began an incursion in August, and in eastern Ukraine, where Moscow continues to claim advances on multiple fronts. Developments to be followed on Russian President Vladimir Putin's claims that about 2,000 Ukrainian troops are encircled in Kursk.
Tensions rise in Georgia as opposition rejects parliamentary election results
Political tensions in Georgia rose as the pro-EU opposition rejected the results of the country’s parliamentary election, in which the ruling Georgian Dream party won about 54% of the vote. Statements from key figures in the country, as well as domestic and regional developments in this regard, including remarks from Ukraine and Russia, the latter of which has been accused of interfering in the vote.
Protests expected in parts of Mozambique over elections results
Anti-government protests are expected in parts of Mozambique after former opposition presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane called for more protests challenging election results. Last month, the National Electoral Commission (CNE) declared Daniel Chapo of Mozambique's ruling FRELIMO party the winner of the Oct. 9 elections.
Ethiopia hosts international religious conference
Ethiopia to host a two-day international religious conference to promote tolerance in society and peace. The event is organized by the Ethiopian Ministry of Peace and the United Arab Emirates Mohammed Bin Zayed University. Delegates from across the world are expected to attend.
Chinese lawmakers meet in Beijing
The 14th Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress holds its 12th session in Beijing, which will continue until Friday. Among other bills on the agenda, the committee will deliberate on money laundering, maritime, energy as well as mineral resources bills.
Chinese astronauts return home
Three Chinese astronauts return home after staying in space for six months. The astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu of the Shenzhou 18 mission were launched into space on April 25 and landed at the Dongfeng landing site in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. They handed over the Chinese space station to the new three-member crew of Shenzhou 19 who were launched into space on Oct. 30.
Malaysian Premier Anwar pays trip to China
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to pay a four-day trip to China as the two maritime neighbors navigate tensions in the disputed South China Sea. The working visit by Anwar comes at the invitation of the Chinese side. He will also attend the opening ceremony of the China Import Expo in Shanghai.
Situation on Korean Peninsula remains on edge
The situation on the Korean Peninsula remains on edge as the divided Koreas hold rival military activities. North Korea is likely to respond to joint military exercises by the US, Japan and South Korea, which followed a new missile launch by Pyongyang. This comes amid Pyongyang’s vow to back Russia in its war on Ukraine.
Taiwan to unveil locally-produced frigate with air-defense capability
Taiwan’s President William Lai Ching-te unveils locally-produced naval frigate with air-defense capabilities. The frigate, co-manufactured by Taiwan-based Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Company and American naval architecture firm Gibbs & Cox, is integrated with vertical launching missile and combat management systems.
THE ECONOMY
Türkiye’s inflation
Turkish Statistical Institute to announce annual inflation figures for October. The rate has been decreasing since May 2024. Economists expect the downward trend will continue in October.
SPECIAL REPORTS
US election: Who does Israel want in the White House?
Report on perspectives in Israel about the US presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
The story presents an overview of the main issues of concern for Israel and the current government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and aims to evaluate who Tel Aviv views as more in line with its interests.
It includes interviews with former Israeli Foreign Minister Shlomo Ben-Ami and Alon Pinkas, ex-advisor to former premiers Ehud Barak and Shimon Peres, who explain why Netanyahu could be leaning more toward a Trump victory and his possible reservations with Harris.
US election: How the pro-Israel lobby dominates American politics
Report on the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and its significant influence on US politics.
The story lays out the history and evolution of the pro-Israel lobby group, breaking down its key areas of focus and how it exerts influence on US politics, particularly through spending on election races for the House of Representatives and Senate.
The report includes interviews with David Miller, an assistant professor of government at American University; journalist and analyst Rami Khouri; and Walter Hixson, a diplomatic and cultural historian and author.
US election: Palestinians hoping next president moves to end illegal Israeli occupation, says envoy
Interview with Palestine’s UN envoy Riyad Mansour about the Palestinian Authority’s view on the US presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
The story focuses on the question of who among Trump or Harris could be a better choice for the Palestinian cause, and how they could help bring an end to Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza and its illegal occupation of Palestinian territories.
Mansour speaks about the challenges faced during Trump’s previous term in the White House and the chances of a change in his policies, while also laying out the expectations that Palestinians would have of a possible Harris administration.
NEW MEDIA
VIDEO – Report on Israel’s views on the US presidential race between Trump and Harris, including interviews with ex-Israeli Foreign Minister Shlomo Ben-Ami and former government adviser Alon Pinkas.
VIDEO – Interviews with analyst Rami Khouri, historian and author Walter Hixson, and academic David Miller, on the pro-Israel lobby group AIPAC’s influence on US politics.
VIDEO – Interview with Palestine’s UN envoy Riyad Mansour about the Palestinian Authority’s view on the US presidential race between Trump and Harris.
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