Diary
ISTANBUL
Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):
MIDDLE EAST
GAZA / ISRAEL
Day 13 of Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Following ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza Strip and developments on the ground on various fronts, possibility of humanitarian aid entering the strip through Egypt's Rafah crossing for first time since beginning of war on Oct. 7, after Israel’s announcement of its conditional approval. Also following continued reactions to massacre at Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital, stressing inability of international community to hold Israel accountable.
EUROPE
GERMANY
BERLIN - Chancellor Olaf Scholz to deliver statement to lawmakers on European Council to be held next week.
SWITZERLAND
GENEVA - World Health Organization (WHO) to publish new report looking at six key areas for regulating artificial intelligence for health.
GENEVA - WHO to hold press conference on global health issues led by Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
UK
PORTLAND PORT - First asylum seekers expected to return to Bibby Stockholm barge moored in Portland, Dorset. Home Office hopes to eventually accommodate 500 migrants aboard barge while their asylum claims are processed. When the barge berthed at Portland on July 18, the Home Office said the first 50 asylum seekers would board as part of a “structured plan” to increase capacity over the next few months. But 39 asylum seekers were evacuated after less than five days after an outbreak of legionella.
LUXEMBOURG - EU justice and home affairs ministers’ meeting. EU counterparts meet, with migration and asylum on the agenda for discussions.
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
SARAJEVO - Bosnia Herzegovina to mark anniversary of demise of its first President Alija Izzetbegovic with ceremonies.
ARMENIA
YEREVAN - Meeting of Council of Border Troops Commanders.
UKRAINE
KYIV - Ukrainian parliament, Verkhovna Rada, expected to consider bill banning Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
ASIA-PACIFIC
NORTH KOREA
PYONGYANG - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov continues official visit to North Korea.
US
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden to address nation to discuss US response to Hamas attacks on Israel and Russia’s ongoing war on Ukraine.
WASHINGTON – House of Representatives to meet to vote again on Representative Jim Jordan's nomination to be house speaker.
NEW YORK - UN Security Council members to discuss the situation in Haiti.
TÜRKİYE
ANKARA - National Defense Ministry to hold background meeting on Türkiye’s defense issues, including fight against terrorism.
KAYSERI - Türkiye to carry out Erciyes-2023 Airborne Exercise to use airborne capabilities in other types of operations such as conventional and peace support operations. Along with Turkish Armed Forces, various elements from 9 friendly and allied countries will take part.
THE ECONOMY
ANKARA - Turkish Central Bank to release international reserve figures for September.
TOKYO - Japan to release foreign trade figures for September.
WASHINGTON - US to release jobless claims and Fed Chairman Jerome Powell will speak.
SPORTS
ISTANBUL / MADRID - Turkish basketball club Fenerbahce Beko to face France's LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne in Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Round 4 game at home. Fifth-place Fenerbahce Beko improved to 2-1 after beating Panathinaikos in previous round this week. Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid, who lead EuroLeague with three wins, to host Italy's EA7 Emporio Armani Milan.
SPECIAL REPORT
WITH VIDEO - International Criminal Court not a threat for Israel as it ‘tries the weak rather than the strong’: Israeli expert
By Rabia Ali
ISTANBUL - Interview with Neve Gordon, professor of international law and human rights at London’s Queen Mary University, on how Israel could possibly be held accountable for the potential war crimes it is committing in the ongoing conflict with Palestinians.
Israeli academic shares his views on existing international legal system and how it remains slanted in favor of stronger states.
He says International Criminal Court is unlikely to be a threat to Israel or a source of justice for Palestinians because it is “often used to defend strong state parties against weaker non-state parties.”
Gordon also gives his assessment on Israel’s excessive actions in Gaza, explaining how they could fall within or outside the ambit of war crimes.
SPECIAL REPORT
NO PHOTO/VIDEO - Where do Latin American leaders stand on Israel-Palestine conflict?
By Laura Gamba
BOGOTA, Colombia - Report on stances taken by various Latin American countries on ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, including Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Chile, and others.
The report also provides context for each country’s position, particularly through their historical relations and the state of their diplomatic ties.
SPECIAL REPORT
WITH PHOTO - Dozens of Turkish firms take part in prestigious Dubai tech event
By Gokhan Ergocun
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Report on Turkish companies’ large-scale participation in GITEX GLOBAL, billed as the world’s largest technology event, held in Dubai.
The report gives details on five different Türkiye pavilions set up at the fair this year.
It includes interviews with Fatih Ozer, general secretary of Türkiye’s Services Exporters’ Association, and board member Sevket Ilhan Bagoren, who tell about the potential for increased business in Dubai for Turkish companies.
The officials also share their assessments on Türkiye-UAE business ties and potential steps to boost bilateral volumes.
NEW MEDIA
VIDEOS - Latest developments in Israel-Palestine conflict
Reports covering developments in Israel-Palestine conflict, including packages from correspondents on the ground, updates about the overall situation, and other major developments.