Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, June 23, 2024 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):
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 37,600 Palestinians and injured nearly 86,000 others.
As Israel’s months-long Gaza offensive continued, on Saturday at least 41 Palestinians were killed and several others injured in two separate Israeli attacks targeting Gaza City. Israeli army also claimed to have bombed buildings used by Hamas as military headquarters in the city without providing any evidence or further details.
West Bank raids
Almost daily Israeli military raids of Palestinian cities and towns in occupied West Bank, which have killed at least 553 people and injured 5,200 others, while more than 9,300 have been taken into Israeli custody since Oct. 7, 2023.
Netanyahu's government faces continued protests
Protests in Israel to pressure Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to reach hostage-prisoner swap deal with Palestinians or resign.
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 airstrikes by US-led coalition on group's positions in Yemen.
Turkish Vice President Yilmaz to visit Algeria
Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz to meet business representatives in capital Algiers, along with Trade Minister Omer Bolat. He is also expected to meet country’s top leadership.
Japanese emperor, empress visiting UK
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrived in UK on Saturday ahead of state visit (Tuesday-Friday), first visit by sitting emperor in over 25 years. Their private engagements on Sunday and Monday include visits to Japan House and Thames Barrier. Later they are set to have luncheon with royal family and state banquet at Buckingham Palace hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla.
SPORTS
UEFA EURO 2024 group stage to continue with Matchday 3 in Germany
Switzerland to face Germany in Group A match in Frankfurt. Hosts Germany have already reached last 16.
Scotland to meet Hungary in Group A game in Stuttgart.