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ISTANBUL (AA) – Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 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 43,374 as of Monday, with over 102,261 injured.

At least four people were killed and several injured when fighter jets hit homes in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza on Monday.

In a separate incident, a husband, his wife, and two children were injured in a drone strike on their home in the southern city of Khan Younis.

Israel’s siege, ground incursion in northern Gaza Strip continue

Israel's month-long siege, ground invasion, and bombardment of the northern Gaza Strip continue amid food, water, fuel, and medicine shortages.

On Monday, at least 15 Palestinians were killed, and others remain missing under the debris of two houses struck by an Israeli airstrike in Beit Lahia, located in northern Gaza.

Israel’s withdrawing from agreement with UNRWA

International and regional reactions on Israel’s decision to withdraw from an agreement with the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), citing “security concerns.”

Israel’s Foreign Ministry said the withdrawal relates to the 1967 agreement concerning UNRWA’s operations in support of Palestinian refugees, in a letter addressed to UN General Assembly President Philemon Yang.

On Monday, the Palestinian Authority decried the Israeli decision, accusing it of “ignoring all international norms, charters, resolutions and international humanitarian law.”

For its part, Hamas called the decision “a disregard and contempt for the UN system.”

The withdrawal will take effect after a three-month transition period.

Israeli aggression in 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 13,400 injured in Israeli attacks since October of last year, according to Lebanese health authorities.

On Monday, four people were killed and three more injured in an Israeli airstrike on the town of Mashghara in eastern Lebanon.

Lebanese Health Minister Firas Abiad said eight hospitals completely went out of service under Israeli strikes.

Meanwhile, Lebanese Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi said Lebanon will question the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) regarding Israel’s kidnapping of Lebanese citizen Imad Amahaz from Batroun, a northern coastal city on Saturday as the peacekeeping force is responsible for monitoring Lebanon’s shores.

On field developments, the Israeli army said some 60 rockets were fired by Hezbollah from Lebanon into northern Israel. It also claimed that it intercepted four combat drones fired from Lebanon.

For its part, Hezbollah said it attacked with rockets an air surveillance unit at the Israeli army's Miron base and four settlements in northern Israel.

Gaza cease-fire talks

Latest developments in Gaza cease-fire talks after two months of hiatus.

The head of Israel’s Mossad intelligence service, David Barnea, told families of Israeli captives held in Gaza on Monday that the chances to reach a prisoner swap deal with Hamas were diminishing.

He was quoted as saying that Israel was waiting for Hamas' responses to recent cease-fire proposals floated by Egypt and Qatar.

On Saturday, Hamas called recent Gaza cease-fire proposals a “smokescreen" as they do not include an end to the Israeli war or withdrawal from the enclave.

West Bank raids

Israeli military raids on Palestinian cities and towns in occupied West Bank.

On Monday, Israeli forces launched a raid on the town of Azzun, east of Qalqilya, deploying extensive military forces and targeting homes and shops.

Illegal Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian village of Burqa in the central West Bank and burnt olive fields. They also hurled rocks at Palestinian homes there.

Israel has killed at least 768 people since October of last year, including 160 children, and injured nearly 6,300 others, with over 11,600 taken into custody.

US presidential and legislative elections

Americans to elect their president, as well as all 435 members of the House of Representatives, 34 Senate seats, and 11 state governors. Democratic nominee Kamala Harris faces Republican Donald Trump, with the outcome expected to hinge on results in the swing states of Pennsylvania, Michigan, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Georgia, Arizona and Nevada.

Presidential candidates' events on Election Day

Democratic nominee Kamala Harris to attend election night event at Howard University in Washington, D.C., Harris’ alma mater. Donald Trump’s campaign will host an election night watch party at a convention center in West Palm Beach in Florida.

Turkish president in Kyrgyzstan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and attend the 6th High Level Strategic Cooperation Council Meeting.

Following the joint press conference with Japarov, Erdogan will visit Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University, attend the opening ceremony of the Kyrgyz-Turkish Friendship State Hospital, and attend a dinner given in honor of the Heads of States and Governments of the Organization of Turkic States.

Trudeau to hold Cabinet meeting

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will chair the Cabinet meeting. He will later attend Question Period in the House of Commons.

Italy's Meloni meets NATO chief Rutte

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to meet NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in Rome for talks on defense issues, international security, and military support for Ukraine.

European Parliament hearing with Commissioner-designate Brunner

EU Commissioner-designate for Internal Affairs and Migration Austrian Magnus Brunner faces a confirmation hearing before European Parliament’s committee on civil liberties, justice and home affairs.

Bi-weekly UN briefing for journalists

The UN Information Service will hold its bi-weekly briefing for journalists.

Rescue and restoration efforts across Spain continue after deadly floods

Rescue and restoration operations to continue in Spain as at least 217 people have died as a result of floods and storm after Valencia region received excessive rain fall. Torrential rains continue to fall in the eastern regions of the country.

Putin to accept credentials of 28 foreign ambassadors

Russian President Vladimir Putin to accept the credentials of 28 new ambassadors in a ceremony at the Kremlin. Among notable countries to be represented in the ceremony include Japan, Israel, India, Belarus, Italy, Spain, Azerbaijan, and Armenia.

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 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.

Heads of state, UN agencies gather in Ethiopia to discuss how to end hunger

Heads of state, government representatives and top UN officials to convene in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for a two-day summit to deliberate how to end hunger leveraging on technology, investment, and innovation in the food and agriculture sector. Hunger and food insecurity continues to affect millions of people around the world.

South Africa’s foreign minister to host UK counterpart for talks

South Africa's Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola to host UK counterpart David Lammy in Cape Town. The two leaders will discuss strengthening bilateral relations.

Britain’s Prince William on 4-day visit in South Africa

Britain's Prince William is in South Africa on a four-day trip where he will hold meetings with young environmentalists at a global wildlife summit, and is expected to also meet with President Cyril Ramaphosa. William will later attend the awards ceremony for the Earthshot Prize acknowledging the enormous contribution to enhancing climate action and tackling the biggest environmental challenges the planet faces.

Japan launches world’s 1st wooden satellite into space

Scientists in Japan are set to launch the world’s first wooden satellite, LignoSat, which is jointly developed by a team from Kyoto University and homebuilder Sumitomo Forestry. LignoSat, named after the Latin word for wood, would be blasted into the space aboard a SpaceX rocket bound for International Space Station.

Political parties hold parleys about new government formation in Japan

Japan's largest opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and Democratic Party for the People (DPFP) meet to discuss government formation after Oct. 27 snap polls. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito party have lost majority in the parliament. Any indication of support by the DPFP will decide whether the ruling coalition can stay in.

Iranian foreign minister meets Pakistani leadership

Iranian Foreign Minister Sayyid Abbas Araghchi to meet Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar to discuss Israeli war on Gaza besides holding consultations on bilateral relations. Araghchi is on two-day visit to the South Asian nation.

International Import Expo opens in China

Chinese Premier Li Qiang to address the opening ceremony of 7th China International Import Expo. The six-day expo will be held in Shanghai which will also be attended by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, Mongolian Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene, and Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic.

Candidates file for first elections in Bangsamoro

Philippines Commission on Elections to continue to accept certificates of candidacy until Nov. 9 for first polls to be held in the southern autonomous Bangsamoro region. The elections are slated to be held early next year. Efforts, however, are being made to delay the polls until 2028.

Pyongyang launches short range ballistic missiles

Pyongyang launched short range ballistic missiles as South Korea ratcheted up its rhetoric calling military ties between North Korea and Russia "illegal." The launch of missiles also comes on the eve of US presidential elections while Pyongyang has allegedly sent troops to Russia. Seoul is likely to react to Pyongyang's missile barrage.

Presidential, Congressional polls open in Palau

The Pacific island nation of Palau kicked off its general elections, with polling stations opening at 7 a.m. local time (2200GMT Monday) to elect a president and members of the national congress. Incumbent President Surangel Whipps Jr, who is seeking a second term, faces former four-time President Tommy Remengesau Jr. More than 16,000 registered voters are expected to go to the polls.

THE ECONOMY

Canada’s foreign trade

Canada to share foreign trade figures for September. Its foreign trade gap was at $791 million in August.

US foreign trade

US to share foreign trade figures for September. Country’s foreign trade deficit was at $75.3 billion in August.

SPORTS

⁠UEFA Champions League's league phase matchday 4

Real Madrid vs. AC Milan

Liverpool vs. Bayer Leverkusen

Sporting Lisbon vs. Manchester City

Lille vs. Juventus

PSV Eindhoven vs. Girona

SPECIAL REPORTS

US election: Americans to choose next president with Harris, Trump locked in nail-biter

Report on the US elections set to be held on Tuesday, presenting an overview of the race for the White House and control of Congress.

The story gives data and latest polling figures for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, who are locked in a virtual dead heat nationally, with most polling showing them narrowly split by between 1% and 3%, well within the margin of error on most of the surveys.

The report also gives a breakdown of polling for the 34 Senate races and elections for 435 seats in the House of Representatives, along with projections about which party could end up with the all-crucial control of Congress.

Pakistani artists capture horrors of Israel’s Gaza genocide on canvas

Report on Pakistani artists who have been using their canvases to convey the horrors of Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza.

The story gives details of artworks and exhibitions held in various cites of Pakistan, including the commercial hub of Karachi, and how artists have been using their talents to raise awareness on Israel’s atrocities against Palestinians.

The report includes interviews with several Pakistani artists, including young stars Annem Zaidi and Ahsan Shahid, and veteran illustrator Ali Shah.