Diary

ANKARA (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

TURKEY

ANKARA - Following latest developments on COVID-19 outbreak in Turkey, worldwide, including new virus strain.

US

WASHINGTON - Georgia to hold two runoff elections for US Senate.

QATAR

DOHA/KABUL - Following second round of intra-Afghan peace talks in Doha.

DOHA - Following developments on agreement to open borders, airspace between Saudi Arabia, Qatar.

THE ECONOMY

ANKARA - Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan to attend Foreign Trade Assessment Meeting for 2020.

SPECIAL REPORT

Tottenham star Son enters Spurs' 100 goal club

By Can Erozden

ANKARA (AA) - South Korean football star Hueng-min Son reached a club milestone, scoring 100 goals for Tottenham Hotspur since his arrival in 2015.

SPECIAL REPORT

Saudi Arabia, Oman compete for control in Yemen’s Mahra

By Mohammed Alragawi

ISTANBUL (AA) - Since Houthi takeover of much of Yemen from the internationally recognized government in September 2014, the eastern al-Mahra province managed to stay far from the ongoing war in the country. However, its geographic position along the border of Saudi Arabia and Oman made it a sought-after zone of control for both countries.

SPECIAL REPORT

What's behind Saudi Arabia-Qatar reconciliation?

By Mohammed Alragawi

ISTANBUL (AA) - In a long-awaited move in the Gulf crisis, Saudi Arabia has agreed to re-open its airspace, land and sea borders to Qatar as of Monday evening.