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ISTANBUL (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

Israel’s expanding blockade, ground offensive in northern Gaza Strip

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

The Israeli army on Thursday morning killed at least six Palestinians in airstrikes and artillery shelling on homes in Jabalia town of northern Gaza, medical sources told Anadolu.

Three more people were killed and others injured on Thursday in a drone strike targeting a popular marketplace in the same town, another medical source added.

The Israeli army warned on Thursday residents of five areas in northern Gaza to evacuate ahead of an impending attack, stating that these areas are "dangerous combat zones."

The Israeli broadcasting authority reported Thursday the military is working to separate northern Gaza from Gaza City and prevent the return of displaced Palestinians to their areas in the north.

Israel’s genocidal assault on embattled Gaza

Non-stop Israeli bombardment which continues to claim more Palestinian lives amid deteriorating living conditions.

Three Palestinians were killed and three others injured on Thursday when Israeli forces shelled a gathering of civilians in the refugee camp of Nuseirat in central Gaza, a medical source told Anadolu.

An Israeli strike targeting a group of civilians killed five people and injured four others on Thursday in the southern city of Rafah, the source reported.

Three children were killed on Thursday in an Israeli drone strike in eastern Rafah, the same source said.

Israeli attacks killed at least 78 more Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, pushing up the overall death toll since last year to 43,469, with some 102,561 others injured, the Health Ministry in the enclave said on Thursday.

Israeli aggression in Lebanon

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

At least eight Lebanese were killed on Thursday and three others injured in Israeli airstrikes on towns in southern and eastern Lebanon.

Three Lebanese soldiers were injured on Thursday in an Israeli drone attack near the city of Sidon in southern Lebanon, the army said.

The Israeli army said Thursday that one of its soldiers was killed in a Hezbollah rocket barrage fired late Wednesday from Lebanon towards northern Israel.

Israel’s violations against UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon

Reactions on Israel’s repeated violations against the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which provoke widespread condemnation from the international community.

Five peacekeepers were injured in an Israeli strike near a military checkpoint in Sidon in southern Lebanon on Thursday, the UN mission said.

Israeli Knesset new-regulated laws against Palestinians

Aftermath of Israeli Knesset’s new laws against the Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and Israel.

The Israeli Knesset (parliament) on Thursday passed a law authorizing the detention of Palestinian minors under 14.

The Knesset passed another controversial law early Thursday that allows the deportation of family members of Palestinians involved in attacks against Israelis.

West Bank raids

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

One Palestinian was killed and several people were injured in an Israeli military raid in the West Bank city of Tulkarem on Thursday, the Health Ministry said.

Israel has killed nearly 780 people since October of last year, including 160 children, and injured nearly 6,300 others, with over 11,600 taken into custody.

Developments in Sudan

Deteriorating humanitarian and security situation in Sudan amid clashes between army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

Around 13 million Sudanese have been displaced both internally and externally as a result of "attacks" by the Rapid Support Forces in the country, a Sudanese diplomat stated Thursday.

Death toll from the RSF attack on city of Al-Hilaliya in Gezira state in central Sudan reached 91, including 12 killed by live ammunition, with the rest dying from poisoning due to food distributed by the forces, Sudanese activists said Thursday.

Trump's election win

Developments after Republican Donald Trump won the presidential election to become the 47th president of the US. As the first appointment, Trump announced that his campaign manager Susie Wiles will serve as his White House chief of staff.

Reactions from Biden administration on Israel, Gaza, Lebanon

Reactions from Biden administration regarding situation in Gaza, as well as Israeli strikes in Lebanon.

UN Security Council meeting on 'threats posed by ransomware attacks'

UN Security Council to convene for a briefing on “threats posed by ransomware attacks against hospitals and other healthcare facilities and services”. It was requested by the US, with support from France, Japan, Malta, South Korea and UK. World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expected to brief members.

Colombian peace talks between government, ELN

Developments after the Colombian government and armed rebel group National Liberation Army (ELN) announced that they have agreed to restart discussions for the peace process with negotiations from Nov. 19 to 25. President Gustavo Petro suspended the talks after an ELN attack on a military base that killed three soldiers.

Turkish foreign minister visits Athens

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to pay 1-day official visit to the Greek capital Athens. Fidan to meet Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis to discuss bilateral relations, as well as latest regional and global developments concerning both countries.

EU leaders convene for informal meeting in Budapest

Leaders of EU member states will gather for an informal meeting in Hungarian capital to discuss EU affairs, increasing the competitiveness of the European economy, the outcome of the US elections and other international issues.

Irish parliament to be resolved

President Michael D Higgins is expected to dissolve the Irish parliament as snap election is confirmed for Nov. 29 by Prime Minister Simon Harris.

Bi-weekly UN briefing for journalists

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

Azerbaijan celebrates Victory Day

Azerbaijan to celebrate Victory Day, commemorating the country's victory in the 44-day Second Karabakh War. Initially to be celebrated on Nov. 10 when a cease-fire was established between Baku and Yerevan, the date of the celebration was changed to November 8, the day Azerbaijani forces liberated the city of Shusha.

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.

Mozambique expected to deploy more troops to quell protests

Authorities in Mozambique expected to increase deployment of police and military personnel on streets of capital Maputo to quell planned opposition protests.

The Southern African nation has witnessed a wave of protests since late October when Daniel Chapo, the presidential candidate of the ruling Mozambique Liberation Front party, was declared winner of the Oct. 9 elections.

Opposition candidate Venancio Mondlane of the Podemos party is disputing the election results and has urged supporters to continue with protest.

South African activists to protest against Israel

Pro-Palestine activists and civil society groups in South Africa are expected to hold a protest rally in Johannesburg over Israel's recent attacks on Lebanon and continued bombings in Gaza.

Indonesian President pays state visit to China

Newly-inaugurated Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to pay his first overseas visit to China. During his three-day state visit, Prabowo will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and other Chinese officials to discuss bilateral issues and further strengthen trade and economic ties between two nations.

North Korea likely to react to Trump’s return to White House

North Korea is expected to react to US presidential elections win by Donald Trump. Pyongyang has maintained silence until now. During his first term, Trump had held at least three summits with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Chinese legislature likely to approve stimulus package

Top legislative body of China, Standing Committee of National People’s Congress, is likely to approve economic stimulus package, with estimates ranging from 2 trillion to over 10 trillion yuan ($281.7 billion to $1.4 trillion). The Standing Committee is holding its session in Beijing since Monday and is set to conclude Friday.

SPORTS

Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Round 8 (Basketball)

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens vs. Olympiacos Piraeus

Barcelona vs. Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz

THE ECONOMY

Türkiye’s inflation report

Turkish Central Bank to share fourth and last inflation report.

Canada’s unemployment

Canada to reveal unemployment figures for October. The rate was at 6.5% in September but a slight increase is expected for October to 6.6%.

SPECIAL REPORTS

Türkiye-Egypt trade relations ‘very robust, balanced’: Investment minister

Interview with Egyptian Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib about trade relations with Türkiye.

Khatib strikes a positive note on bilateral relations, saying trade ties with Türkiye are “very robust and balanced,” reflecting a healthy economic partnership between the two countries.

He speaks about future cooperation and joint projects being pursued by Ankara and Cairo, including new industrial parks in Egypt, and identifies the various areas that have “very good potential” for growth, such as of chemicals, petrochemicals, textiles and pharmaceuticals.

The minister also shares his views on Turkish investments in Egypt, as well as the “wide room for cooperation” between Egypt and Türkiye in Africa.

Flash floods ‘fueled by climate change’ raise more extreme weather fears

Report on recent floods in Spain and other parts of the world, focusing on how climate change has led to an unusual surge in such climate disasters in autumn months.

The story explores the link between climate change and these incidents, using comparative data and figures, while experts explain the underlying reasons for growing extreme weather events and share their expectations for the coming winter.

It includes comments from Marilena Oltmanns of the National Oceanography Center in the UK; John Marsham, Met Office joint chair at the University of Leeds; Carola Koenig of the Center for Flood Risk and Resilience at Brunel University; and Hannah Cloke, a natural hazards researcher and climate scientist at the University of Reading.

NEW MEDIA

VIDEO - Interviews with climate scientists Carola Koenig and Hannah Cloke about the unusual surge in climate disasters such as floods in autumn months and the increasing impact of climate change on weather patterns around the world.