ISTANBUL (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, June 22, 2024 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):
MIDDLE EAST
Israeli onslaught on Gaza
Humanitarian and military developments in Gaza Strip amid deadlocked efforts to reach cease-fire deal to end Israel's relentless attacks on Palestinian enclave. Since last Oct. 7, Israel has killed nearly 37,500 Palestinians and injured over 85,700 others.
On Friday, at least 25 Palestinians were killed and 50 injured when Israeli forces shelled tents housing displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip.
West Bank raids
Almost daily Israeli military raids into Palestinian cities and towns in occupied West Bank, which have killed at least 550 people and injured 5,200 others, while nearly 9,300 have been taken into Israeli custody since Oct. 7, 2023.
Protests against Netanyahu's government
Protests in Israel to pressure Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to reach hostage-prisoner swap deal with Palestinians or resign.
As protests continue, new poll said if elections were held today, support for Benny Gantz, leader of opposition National Unity Party, would surpass Benjamin Netanyahu for post of prime minister.
Israel-Hezbollah escalation
Growing border clashes between Hezbollah and Israel against backdrop of Tel Aviv's military offensive on Gaza Strip.
Red Sea tension
Periodic Houthi attacks on commercial ships suspected of having links with Israel in Red Sea and possible airstrikes by US-led coalition on group's positions in Yemen.
Following all topics through translation from Arabic wire, official accounts, and web sources.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Indian, Bangladeshi premiers to meet in New Delhi
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to meet her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The two South Asian countries are expected to sign several agreements.
Polish president to visit China
Polish President Andrzej Duda to arrive in China for 5-day visit featuring talks with President Xi Jinping and signing ceremonies of cooperation documents. Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Chairman Zhao Leji will also meet with Duda.
AFRICA
Kenya’s opposition calls for police bosses to step down
Growing calls for resignation of Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome and Nairobi police boss Adamson Bungei after protester was killed by police and others injured during anti-tax demonstration.
Monitoring Kenya’s anti-tax protests
Anti-tax protests that have spread across East African nation are expected to continue.
Mpox cases on rise in South Africa
Health Ministry expected to give update on outbreak of Mpox, with cases rising from 7 to 13 cases and 2 deaths recorded.
SPORTS
UEFA EURO 2024 group stage to continue with Matchday 2 in Germany.
Georgia to play Czech Republic in Group F match in Hamburg.
Group F leaders Türkiye to face 2nd-place Portugal in Dortmund.
Belgium to meet Group E leaders Romania in Cologne.