ISTANBUL (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):
Israeli aggression on Lebanon
Aftermath of Israel's onslaught on Lebanon which has pushed the conflict between Tel Aviv and the Hezbollah group to dangerous levels, threatening an all-out war.
Since early Monday, the Israeli army has been launching intensive airstrikes in southern and eastern Lebanon, marking the heaviest bombardment since the Oct. 8 onset of hostilities.
More than 700 people have been killed and over 2,500 others injured since Monday, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati called for urgent humanitarian support from UN bodies during a series of diplomatic meetings in New York on Friday, as Israeli aggression against Lebanon escalates.
Lebanese health minister said that more than 25 people have been killed in Israeli overnight airstrikes on Friday on different areas of Lebanon.
Lebanese Hezbollah group said it struck several Israeli military sites and settlements in northern Israel including a strike with a barrage of heavy missiles (Fadi-1) on the Ilaniya settlement.
Israeli onslaught on Gaza
Humanitarian and military developments in Gaza, where Israel has killed more than 41,500 Palestinians and injured nearly 96,100 since last year's Oct. 7 incursion by Palestinian group Hamas. The situation is deteriorating as Israeli attacks continue amid dwindling aid flow in the besieged enclave.
Three Palestinians were killed and several others injured on Friday in an Israeli airstrike that targeted a tent sheltering displaced people at a hospital in the central Gaza Strip and a home in Gaza City.
Yemen's Houthi missile attack on Israel
Early on Friday, the Israeli army said it intercepted a ballistic missile from Yemen targeting Tel Aviv. The incident triggered the activation of the air-sirens in Tel Aviv and its surrounding areas.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed they fired a ballistic missile towards southern Tel Aviv and launched a drone at the coastal city of Ashkelon, according to a statement by the Houthi's military spokesman Yahya Saree.
West Bank raids
Israeli military raids on Palestinian cities and towns in the occupied West Bank have killed at least 718 people since last October, including 160 children, and injured over 5,750 others, with nearly 11,000 taken into custody.
On Friday, several Palestinians suffered from suffocation as the Israeli forces violently suppressed a weekly anti-settlement rally in the town of Beita, south of Nablus city in the northern occupied West Bank.
Protests against Israeli government
Mounting protests in Israel to pressure the Netanyahu-led government to either negotiate a hostage-prisoner swap deal with Hamas or resign.
Deteriorating humanitarian and security situation in Sudan
Humanitarian and security conditions continue to deteriorate in Sudan amid clashes between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
Anti-far-right protests in London
Anti-racism protesters to rally in London against planned far-right ‘Unite the Kingdom’ protests.
Russian foreign minister to address UN General Assembly
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to address the 79th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
Fighting between Russian, Ukrainian troops continues in Kursk, Donetsk
Russia and Ukraine continue fighting in border region of Kursk, where Kyiv began incursion last month, and in eastern Ukraine, where Moscow continues claiming advances on multiple fronts.
Japan to evacuate its citizens from Lebanon
Japanese government has dispatched aircraft to evacuate its nationals from Lebanon. The aircraft are expected to land in Jordan and Greece to evacuate Japanese citizens.
High-level participation at the UN General Assembly
Representatives of China, Indonesia, India, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia and Thailand to address General Assembly.
Nobel laureate Gurnah to deliver address at Nelson Mandela Lecture
Tanzanian-born British novelist and academic Abdulrazak Gurnah to deliver a keynote address at the 22nd Nelson Mandela Lecture in Johannesburg. Previous speakers at the annual lecture include Nobel Peace laureate Malala Yousafzai, former Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court Dr. Fatou Bensouda and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Rwanda confirms outbreak of Marburg disease
Health authorities in Rwanda are investigating the origin of Marburg disease, a viral hemorrhagic fever that has been detected in the East African country.
DR Congo’s preparedness to launch mpox vaccination
The Democratic Republic of Congo is still facing logistic challenges ahead of the Oct. 2 rollout of mpox vaccinations in Africa’s most affected country. Roads in some of the areas where vaccines are much needed in eastern DR Congo are impassable.
SPORTS
Manchester City to visit Newcastle United
English Premier League leaders Manchester City to visit Newcastle United. The Sky Blues have 13 points. Contenders Arsenal will host Leicester City in London. The Gunners are at the 4th spot with 11 points in the standings.
Bayern Munich to face Bayer Leverkusen
German Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich to play against defending champions Bayer Leverkusen at Allianz Arena. Vincent Kompany's Bavarians bagged four wins and scored 16 goals in four league matches to remain at the top of standings with 12 points.
Inter Milan to play against Udinese
Defending Italian champions Inter Milan to play against Udinese. Udinese lay at the 3rd spot with 10 points, while Nerazzuri are at the 6th spot with 8 points.