Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):
Israeli forces continue to carry out genocidal attacks on Gaza
More than a year after Israel launched its genocidal attacks on Gaza, the besieged enclave is still being attacked, with more people killed and infrastructure and buildings destroyed.
At least 19 more Palestinians were killed in the latest attacks, bringing the overall death toll to more than 42,500, with nearly 99,700 others injured, according to the Health Ministry in the enclave.
Israel continues its media disinformation policy regarding the entry of aid into northern Gaza, publishing news and reports that residents describe as false and baseless, misleadingly suggesting that humanitarian aid is reaching all areas of the strip.
Israeli forces have also intensified their ground incursion in northern Gaza, reaching the Indonesian hospital and nearby shelters housing thousands of displaced Palestinians from Jabalia camp, whose homes were destroyed.
Israeli aggression against Lebanon
Israel continues to pound Lebanon with relentless airstrikes amid border clashes between the Israeli army and the Hezbollah group.
An Israeli was killed Saturday due to shrapnel from a rocket launched from Lebanon that struck his car in Acre, northern Israel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said a drone was fired from Lebanon towards his home in Caesarea, northern Israel, but neither he nor his family were present at the time.
The death toll from Israel’s ongoing onslaught on Lebanon since Oct. 8, 2023 has surged to 2,448, with nearly 11,500 others injured, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.
Gaza cease-fire talks may resume
Following the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, Israeli media claimed the Israeli government is considering to resume talks aimed at reaching a prisoner swap and cease-fire deal with the Palestinian resistance group.
Potential Israeli military response to Iran’s missile attack
Iran is on high alert in anticipation of an Israeli military response to its Oct. 1 missile attack, which was in retaliation for the recent assassinations of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders.
Israel says Iran would "pay" for the attacks.
West Bank raids
Israeli military raids on Palestinian cities and towns in the occupied West Bank have killed at least 757 people since October of last year, including 160 children, and injured over 6,250 others, with over 11,200 taken into custody.
Subianto takes oath as Indonesia's new president
Prabowo Subianto takes oath as Indonesia’s new president, succeeding Joko Widodo's 10-year rule.
Presidential election in Moldova
Moldovan citizens to vote in presidential election, and referendum on joining the European Union.
Fighting between Russian, Ukrainian troops continues in Kursk, Donetsk
Russia and Ukraine continue fighting in the border region of Kursk, where Kyiv began an incursion in August, and in eastern Ukraine, where Moscow continues claiming advances on multiple fronts.
Somali president visits Uganda for bilateral talks
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to hold talks with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni during an official visit. They are expected to discuss how to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation on regional security and stability.
SPORTS
Formula 1 to continue with US Grand Prix
The 2024 Formula 1 World Championship to continue with US Grand Prix, which is the Round 19 of the season. Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen, who won three consecutive F1 titles in 2021-2023, has 331 points this season to lead the driver standings with just six races remaining. McLaren's British racer Lando Norris follows Verstappen with 279 points, and Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc has 245 points.
English Premier League to see Liverpool vs. Chelsea clash
English Premier League leaders Liverpool to take on London club Chelsea in a home match at Anfield. Liverpool have 18 points in seven matches to be on top of the league table. Visitors Chelsea have 14 points to be in lower ranks.
Spanish leaders Barcelona to face Sevilla in La Liga
Spanish La Liga leaders Barcelona to face Sevilla in a week 10 match. Barcelona have 24 points at the top, while Sevilla rank 12th to have 12 points.
Inter Milan to visit Roma in Italian Serie A
Italian title contenders Inter Milan to visit Roma in a Serie A week 8 match at Olimpico. Defending champions Inter are ranked second with 14 points, while hosts Roma are ninth with 10 points.