ISTANBUL (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):
PALESTINE
GAZA - Following ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza Strip and developments on the ground on various fronts. At least 43 Palestinians, including seven children, were reportedly killed in renew Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip. Also monitoring the humanitarian and health situation in the Gaza Strip, which continues to deteriorate dangerously amid continuous Israeli bombing and international warnings.
EGYPT
CAIRO - Heads of State and Government Summit to be held in Cairo to discuss situation in Gaza, the future of the Palestinian cause and the peace process. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend the summit. Fidan will also hold bilateral meetings on the margins of the summit.
PAKISTAN
LAHORE - Three-time Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif set to return home after four years of self-imposed exile in London.
SPORTS
LIVERPOOL / LONDON - English Premier League to see two derbies – Liverpool will host Everton in Merseyside derby at Anfield, London's Chelsea will play against city rivals Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.
ISTANBUL - Galatasaray will take on archrivals Besiktas in Türkiye's Trendyol Super Lig football division.
SPECIAL REPORT
What does a simple Wi-Fi connection offer you?
By Gokhan Ergocun
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AA) - Today, the AI and IoT technologies are integrating with almost all technologies to improve people's life.
When users, especially tourists, need an internet connection they check for free Wi-Fi services in malls, restaurants, theme parks or fairs.
Particularly in big malls and parks, tens of thousands of visitors need to be guided while companies try to benefit from the users.
SPECIAL REPORT
Swiss people set to vote for federal elections
By Beyza Binnur Donmez
GENEVA (AA) - Switzerland is set for federal elections on Sunday when 5.5 million voters will be able to shape the 200-seat National Council and the 46-seat Council of States.
Many of the votes of those eligible are already cast in the country as 90% of people prefer to vote by mail rather than voting in person.
At the start of October, the Swiss Postal Administration delivered envelopes containing ballots to voters and voting by mail continued until October 19th.
SPECIAL REPORT
Indian ambassador to Ankara celebrates 100th year of Turkish Republic
By Sumeyye Dilara Dincer
ANKARA (AA) - Indian Ambassador to Ankara Virander Paul extended congratulations to the Turkish people on the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye.
He expressed hope for Türkiye greater advancements and increased prosperity in its journey in the new century.
As part of the news files prepared by the Anadolu for the 100th anniversary of the republic, Paul made evaluations to Anadolu.