Diary

ISTANBUL (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):

Israel’s genocidal assault on war-torn Gaza

Relentless Israeli bombardment which continues to claim more Palestinian lives amid deteriorating living conditions.

Three people lost their lives, including two women, when Israeli fighter jets hit a house in eastern Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, a medical source said on Wednesday.

Two more Palestinians were killed Wednesday in a drone strike on a gathering of citizens in eastern Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.

The death toll from the Israeli offensive on the Palestinian enclave since Oct. 7 last year has reached, as of Tuesday, nearly 43,400, with more than 102,400 others injured, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.

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

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

In the northern town of Beit Lahia, five Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a home, a medical source told Anadolu on Wednesday.

The source added that another Palestinian was killed and five others were injured on Wednesday in a strike targeting a school sheltering displaced people in Jabalia in northern Gaza.

Israeli aggression in Lebanon

Israel's unbroken attacks on Lebanon and the Hezbollah group's targeting of Israel with rockets and drones.

At least 30 Lebanese were killed and 35 others injured on Wednesday in 20 Israeli airstrikes on the Baalbek-Hermel of eastern Lebanon, the provincial Governor Bachir Khodr said.

The Israeli military on Wednesday further attacked the Haret Hreik in the southern suburb of Beirut.

For its part, Hezbollah has struck Tel Aviv, central Israel, twice on Wednesday and a rocket hit near Ben Gurion airport.

Several Israelis were injured Wednesday after rockets hit the Avivim settlement in Upper Galilee in northern Israel. About 50 rockets were fired from Lebanon toward Avivim, with at least 10 of them landing in the settlement, said the Israeli Channel 12.

Donald Trump elected US president

More Arab reactions after former US President Donald Trump won Nov. 5 presidential elections.

Arab countries, including Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, UAE, Iraq, Palestine, Lebanon and Morocco, congratulated Trump on Wednesday for his win.

Palestinian group Hamas said Wednesday its position on the new US administration “depends on its practical behavior toward the Palestinian people, their legitimate rights and cause.”

West Bank raids

Israel’s daily military raids on Palestinian cities and towns in occupied West Bank.

Two Israelis were slightly injured on Wednesday in a car ramming incident in the central West Bank, the Israeli national ambulance reported.

Israel has killed at least 777 people since October of last year, including 160 children, and injured nearly 6,300 others, with over 11,600 taken into custody.

Biden's address on presidential election

President Joe Biden to address the nation to discuss the election results and the transition after Republican Donald Trump won the presidential race to become 47th president of the US.

CAIR to release exit poll results on American Muslim voters' election choices

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) to release findings from its election night exit poll surveying American Muslim voters.

Security Council stakeout by Türkiye, Palestine envoys

Monitoring a press stakeout by Permanent Representative of Türkiye and Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine, with co-signatories of the letter calling for a halt to arms transfers to Israel.

Trudeau meeting with African Union official

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to meet with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, in Ottawa and deliver remarks. Later, Trudeau is expected to speak with US President-elect Donald Trump.

Caravan of 2,500 migrants heads north from Mexico’s southern border

Developments regarding a caravan of 2,500 migrants, including families from a dozen countries, who left on Tuesday from Mexico's southern border to the north of the country.

European Political Community summit in Hungary

The fifth meeting of the European Political Community (EPC) will bring together leaders from across the continent in Budapest, Hungary. Leaders from around 50 countries to discuss international security issues, migration, energy and global trade.

Turkish President Erdogan to attend opening session of the EPC summit

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will attend the opening session of the European Political Community summit in Budapest, Hungary.

European Parliament hearing with Commissioner-designate Marta Kos

EU Commissioner-designate for enlargement Marta Kos faces a confirmation hearing before European Parliament’s committee on foreign affairs.

Turkish parliament speaker to attend G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ summit

Turkish parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus, will attend the 10th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit in Brazil. He will participate in sessions titled “The contribution of parliaments to the fight against hunger, poverty, and inequality” and “The role of parliaments in promoting sustainable development”

Putin to address 21st meeting of Valdai International Discussion Club

Russian President Vladimir to attend the 21st Valdai International Discussion Club in Sochi, an international discussion platform to address pressing issues of global affairs. Putin will present his assessments of current global issues and answer questions.

Russian foreign minister to pay a working visit to Kazakhstan

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to pay a working visit to neighboring Kazakhstan, where he will hold talks with his counterpart Murat Nurtleu. The talks will focus on preparations for Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to the Central Asian nation. Both parties will also discuss bilateral relations and international issues of mutual interest.

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.

Major protest disputing election results expected in Mozambique

Opposition supporters are expected to hold a major protest in the capital Maputo following Oct. 9 polls in which Daniel Chapo, the presidential candidate of the ruling Mozambique Liberation Front party, was declared winner. Chapo, 47, won with a commanding 71% of the vote, defeating his closest challenger, Venancio Mondlane of the Podemos party, who secured 20.32%. Mondlane has been calling for protests against the poll results, describing them as “fraudulent.”

South Africa’s leader expected to speak about dark legacy of colonialism as he unveils statue of King Shaka Zulu

President Cyril Ramaphosa to address residents of KwaZulu-Natal province during the unveiling of the statue of King Shaka Zulu founder of the Zulu nation, South Africa’s largest ethnic group. Ramaphosa is expected to speak about the legacy of colonialism in his speech as he honours Shaka’s legacy and preserve his memory for future generations.

ECOWAS ministers to discuss how to reduce cost of air transport

Aviation ministers of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and other senior government officials to meet in Lome, Togo to discuss how to address the high cost of air transport and travel tickets through common reforms. The meeting is a response to a directive of the 65th ECOWAS Heads of State Summit held in July 2024 aimed at addressing persistent challenges in the aviation sector, focusing on lowering operational costs to improve regional connectivity and economic cooperation.

South Korean President Yoon apologizes to nation

Amid tensions on Korean Peninsula, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol addressed nation through a news conference to discuss the future direction of his remaining term which ends in 2027. He apologized for controversies around her wife and First Lady Kim Keon Hee.

Italian President Mattarella pays state visit to China

Italian President Sergio Mattarella to pay week-long state visit to China until Nov. 12. Mattarella is expected to hold meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping and visit several places to expand relations.

China’s President Xi to host Malaysian Premier Anwar

China’s President Xi Jinping to host visiting Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for bilateral talks. Anwar is in China for a 4-day official visit which comes amid tensions between Beijing and Kula Lumpur over competing claims in disputed South China Sea.

THE ECONOMY

Turkish Treasury’s cash realizations

Turkish Treasury and Finance Ministry to share cash realizations for October. Treasury cash balance posted a deficit of $5.8 billion in September with revenues amounted to $22.8 billion and expenditures to $28.6 billion.

House prices in UK

UK’s house price index will be revealed for October. Year-on-year increase was at 4.7% in September.

Germany’s industrial production

Germany’s Destatis to share industrial production index for September. In August, production dropped by 2.51% on a monthly basis.

Germany’s foreign trade

Germany’s Destatis to reveal foreign trade data for September. Previous month, foreign trade surplus in the country was at €24.3 billion.

Eurozone retail sales

Eurostat to share retail sales figures for the euro area for September. In August, retail sales saw a slight increase of 0.8% and another slight raise is expected for September.

UK’s interest rate

The Bank of England will share interest rate decision. The bank lowered the rate from 5.25% to 5% in August, kept the rate constant in September and market expectation for the new meeting is a cut of 25 basis points.

US jobless claims

US to share weekly jobless claims data.

Bosphorus Summit

The 15th Bosphorus Summit will begin in Turkish metropolitan Istanbul under the main theme of “Building Bridges Towards the Future: Peace, Technology and Sustainability.” Besides attendance of experts, academics, politics and private sector representatives, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is expected to send a video message to the event.

SPORTS

UEFA Europa League matchday 4 (Football)

Galatasaray vs. Tottenham Hotspur

AZ Alkmaar vs. Fenerbahce

Lazio vs. Porto

Manchester United vs. PAOK

Ajax vs. Maccabi Tel-Aviv (From office, no breaking, no video)

UEFA Conference League matchday 3 (Football)

Chelsea vs. Noah

APOEL vs. Fiorentina

Copenhagen vs. Basaksehir (From office, no breaking, no video)

Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Round 8 (Basketball)

Bayern Munich vs. Zalgiris Kaunas

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan vs. Real Madrid (From office, no breaking, no video)

SPECIAL REPORTS

‘Grateful to be alive’: The Indians who ended up fighting in Ukraine

Report on Indian nationals who have recently been repatriated from Russia, where they were lured with promises of jobs and ended up in the war with Ukraine.

The story has a firsthand account from a repatriated Indian man, who narrates how he was deceived by recruiters, what he went through during his time in Russia, and his return after government and media pressure.

It also has interviews with family members of Indian men who have either been killed or remain missing.

‘Losing more every day’: Race to save endangered turtles in Kenya

Report on conservation efforts to protect the endangered hawksbill turtles in Kenya.

The story is based on the experiences of a group of community rangers in the Kenyan coastal town of Kiunga, explaining the various measures they are taking, including patrols and surveillance.

The report lays out the various threats to the endangered turtles, which include multiple environmental hazards such as plastic pollution, and the role of humans.

It includes interviews with the rangers, other conservationists and related officials such as Abu Bocha, a senior sergeant at the Kenya Wildlife Service.

NEW MEDIA

VIDEO – Report on conservation efforts to protect endangered hawksbill turtles in Kenya, including interviews with wildlife rangers and an official from the Kenya Wildlife Service.