ISTANBUL (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):
G20 SUMMIT
The second and last day of the annual summit of the G20 group, which is hosted by Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, under the motto, Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet.
The summit opened on late Monday (Turkish time).
The G20 leaders are set to take part in three sessions on three main priorities: Social inclusion and the fight against hunger and poverty, reform of the institutions of global governance, sustainable development, and energy transition.
Political crises such as the Ukraine war and Israel's deadly war on Gaza and Lebanon are also expected to be discussed.
Leaders are expected to adopt a declaration at the end of the summit.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is expected to appear in a news conference.
Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza
In its second year, the ongoing Israeli genocidal war in the Gaza Strip continues to claim the lives of more Palestinians and worsen their living conditions.
On Monday, five people, including women and children, were killed and 10 others injured in an airstrike on a home west of Gaza City.
Six more people lost their lives in another strike targeting a refugee tent in al-Mawasi in the southern city of Khan Younis and Rafah.
The overall death toll in the Palestinian enclave since October last year soared to over 43,900, with nearly 103,900 others injured, according to the Health Ministry.
Israel’s broadening blockade, ground invasion in northern Gaza Strip
Israel's over month-long siege, incursion, and bombardment of northern Gaza Strip exacerbating shortages of food, water, fuel, and medicine.
On Monday, the Israeli army committed a massacre in Beit Lahia town, killing at least 17 people by targeting a residential building near Kamal Adwan Hospital.
Israeli aggression in Lebanon
Israel's ongoing attacks on Lebanon and the Hezbollah group's targeting of Israel with rockets and drones.
On Monday, at least 26 people, including medics, were killed and dozens injured as Israel launched airstrikes in southern Lebanon towns, including Nabatieh, Bent Jbeil and Tyre.
Hezbollah reported a rocket attack on Israeli troops deployed in northern Israel with the Israeli military saying that some 70 rockets were fired from Lebanese territory toward the northern part of the country.
Lebanon cease-fire efforts
Developments on ongoing efforts to draft a cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon.
US envoy Amos Hochstein is set to visit Israel and Lebanon on Wednesday and Thursday to reach a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah.
Israeli media reported that Hochstein's meetings visit will center on the American proposal for a cease-fire agreement between the two sides.
US Ambassador to Lebanon Lisa Johnson delivered the American proposal to Lebanese officials. Hezbollah reportedly provided a response, which Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri will relay to Hochstein during his visit to Beirut.
Last week, Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri confirmed that Beirut has received a US proposal for a cease-fire with Israel.
He, however, denied that the proposal “includes any kind of freedom of movement for the Israeli army in Lebanon,” a condition he described as “unacceptable” and non-negotiable.
Meanwhile, Israel wants an agreement that would allow its army to strike against what it sees violating the cease-fire terms.
Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu’s office scandals
Developments on several unfolding scandals and leaked documents linked to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office.
The scandals include attempts to alter documents regarding early warnings before the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack, efforts to blackmail a senior officer for classified information, and a video showing former Defense Minister Gallant being blocked from entering Netanyahu's office after the Gaza war commenced.
Eli Feldstein, a spokesman who worked with Netanyahu and the central suspect in Netanyahu’s office security documents theft and leak scandal, was unable to publish the leaks in local media due to censorship, so he passed them on to foreign media, including the German Bild newspaper, the Israeli Broadcasting Authority KAN reported Sunday.
On Monday, Israeli prison authorities moved Feldstein to another prison cell over fears that he may commit suicide. KAN said that an indictment is expected to be filed against him by Thursday.
West Bank raids
Israel’s almost daily military raids on Palestinian cities and towns in occupied West Bank, and illegal settlers' violence against Palestinians and their properties.
On Monday, dozens of illegal Israeli settlers raided the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque under the protection of Israeli police.
Israel has killed over 783 people since October last year, including 160 children, and injured nearly 6,300 others, with over 11,700 taken into custody.
Deteriorating humanitarian and security situation in Sudan
Humanitarian and security situation continue to deteriorate in Sudan amid clashes between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
On Monday, Sudan’s authorities said that five civilians were killed in an RSF artillery attack on Al-Rashad Mosque west of Omdurman.
EU defense ministers’ meeting
EU defense ministers to meet, with Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov taking part virtually. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to attend meeting in person. Former Finnish President Sauli Niinisto also joins to discuss his recent report, Safer Together - Strengthening Europe’s Civilian and Military Preparedness and Readiness.
German, French, Italian, British, Polish foreign ministers gather in Warsaw meeting
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski hosts a meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy. They are joined by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.
Berlin Security Conference
Annual two-day security conference featuring speeches by ministers and senior defense officials. Speakers include former Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk, German Chief of Defense General Carsten Breuer, UK Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Tony Radakin, and high-level representatives from the Qatari and Egyptian governments and the Israeli Ministry of Defense.
Lawmakers to hold debate on Palestine in London
Debate on humanitarian situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories to take place in House of Commons.
UN briefing
The UN Information Service will hold its bi-weekly briefing for journalists in Geneva.
Farmers’ protest in London
An independent farming protest takes place in London, following changes to inheritance tax in the budget. Former Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson, who runs his own farm as part of a reality TV show, confirmed he would be attending the independent protest.
Lesotho prime minister's visit in Türkiye
Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz will welcome Lesotho Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane with an official ceremony. Yilmaz and Matekane will hold a joint news conference after their meeting.
Joe Biden - Brazil visit
US President Joe Biden to participate in second day of the G20 summit. Later he will hold a working lunch with Brazilian President Lula da Silva of Brazil. Biden will depart Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and will return to the White House.
Trump's Cabinet picks for second term
Monitoring developments regarding President-elect Donald Trump's picks for his Cabinet as he prepares for his second term at the White House following his win in presidential election.
UN Security Council meeting on 1701 resolution
UN Security Council to meet for consultations on the implementation of resolution 1701, adopted in 2006 on ending hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel.
UFO hearing at US Senate subcommittee
US Senate Armed Services Committee's Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities to examine the activities of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), which last week announced the release of its annual report into Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), also known as UFOs.
Tropical storm Sara impact Honduras and Nicaragua
Monitoring developments after tropical storm Sara left four people dead and more than 123,000 people affected in Honduras and Nicaragua after it crossed northern Central America.
Plans underway to rescue hundreds of illegal miners in South Africa
The South African government is expected to launch a rescue plan to bring to the ground hundreds of illegal miners who have been hiding at an abandoned mine shaft in Stilfontein in South Africa’s Northwest province fearing to be arrested. Some of the miners are said to be weak, dehydrated and sick after police had cut off their food supply routes. On Saturday, a court ordered police to unblock closed routes used by the illegal miners to get food and water supplies underground. The mine is said to be one of the deepest.
Tanzanian continues rescue efforts after building collapsed
Search and rescue efforts are expected to continue in Tanzania’s commercial capital Dar es Salaam where a four-story building collapsed Saturday, killing 16 people. The number of those still trapped remains unknown. More than 80 people have so far been rescued from the building that housed dozens of shops.
Botswana’s new president to address nation
Botswana’s new President Duma Gideon Boko to deliver his first state of the nation address two weeks after his election. His address is expected to outline his administration’s policy targets for the next five years.
Pakistan showcases domestic weaponry at largest arms exhibition, Türkiye biggest participant
Pakistan is showcasing its domestic weaponry at its largest biannual arms exhibition in port city of Karachi. Defense manufacturers from Türkiye are among 55 countries participating in the four-day-long exhibition. Iran will join the event for the first time.
The event, International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS), will also see officials and experts attending conferences on evolution of defense industry.
North Korea, Russia hold inter-governmental talks
Outcome of the 11th meeting of inter-governmental discussions between North Korea and Russia expected to be released. The meeting focused on trade, economy as well as science and technology.
Vietnamese premier visits Dominican Republic
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to pay three-day official visit to the Dominican Republic. The visit aims at deepening bilateral relations as well as business ties.
Violence in northeastern Indian state of Manipur
For more than a year, northeastern Indian state of Manipur continues to be on edge, as fresh violence has been reported in the region. Opposition political leaders are demanding removal of the incumbent Chief Minister Biren Singh, who represents ruling Bharatiya Janta Party. The federal government has sent fresh troops to bring situation under control in the region.
THE ECONOMY
Eurozone inflation
Eurostat to reveal annual inflation figures for October. After two-month decline, it is expected to post a slight increase in October.
New passenger car registrations in Europe
European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) to release new passenger car registrations in Europe in September. The European passenger car market shrank 6.1% year-on-year in August.
Türkiye’s international investment position
Turkish Central Bank to release the country’s international investment position figures for September. At the end of August 2024, external assets hit $351.9 billion indicating an increase of 5.8% compared to the end of 2023, while the net international investment position, defined as the difference between Türkiye’s external assets and liabilities, posted minus $327.1 billion at the end of August 2024.
Turkish central government’s debt figures
Türkiye’s Treasury and Finance Ministry to share central government’s debt figures for October. The Turkish central government's debt stock was at 8.65 trillion Turkish liras ($253.65 billion) as of the end of September.
SPORTS
UEFA Nations League Matchday 6, final matchday of group stage (Football)
Montenegro vs. Türkiye (League B - Group B4)
Wales vs. Iceland (League B - Group B4)
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Netherlands (League A - Group A3)
Hungary vs. Germany (League A - Group A3)
Czech Republic vs. Georgia (League B - Group B1)
Albania vs. Ukraine (League B - Group B1)
SPECIAL REPORTS
Trump’s return: What is on the president-elect’s agenda for US?
Report on Donald Trump incoming administration and his possible policies on key domestic issues such as inflation and immigration.
The story recaps Trump’s statements on these issues, explores the potential measures he could be leaning toward, and charts their implications for the US and beyond.
It includes data from recent surveys conducted by different organizations such as the Pew Research Center and National Retail Federation, along with comments from groups such as the League of United Latin American Citizens and American Immigration Council.
Warnings in UK over alarming rise in ‘snatch thefts’
Report on the growing issue of ‘snatch thefts’ in the UK, where data shows an estimated 78,000 people had their mobile phones or bags stolen on the streets in 2023.
The story focuses on initiatives such as ‘phone marking’ launched to help protect people against such incidents, particularly in London, which accounted for an overwhelming majority of thefts last year.
The report explains the various measures being pushed by advocacy and awareness groups, and includes interviews with victims and Mohammed Chowdhury, a community support police officer in the British capital.
Pakistan’s smog crisis: Experts call for environmental governance, decarbonization of economy
Report on the worsening smog crisis in Pakistan and how the country is trying to deal with the growing burden of climate change.
The story paints a picture of the current alarming situation, where dense smog and air pollution has disrupted normal life in Lahore and other cities of Pakistan.
It includes interviews with environmentalists Ali Tauqeer Sheikh and Imrana Tiwana, along with comments from Raja Jahangir Anwar, environment secretary for Punjab, the country’s most populous province and the one worst impacted by the smog issue.
NEW MEDIA
VIDEO - Interviews with London residents who have fallen victim to the growing problem of snatchings of mobile phones, bags and other valuables, where they share their personal experiences and speak about the measures they want the government to take to address the issue.