Diary

ANKARA (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency's English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, July 25, 2021 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

TURKEY

ANKARA - Following normalization process in Turkey in COVID-19 cases, plus variants and worldwide pandemic situation.

ANKARA - Monitoring developments as severe floods hit Europe, with many casualties reported, dozens missing.

UK

LONDON - Turkish Environment and Urbanization Minister Murat Kurum to attend ministers' meeting on climate.

SOUTH AFRICA

JOHANNESBURG - Monitoring recent developments after days of violent protests, unrest in South Africa over imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma.

PALESTINE

JERUSALEM - Following aftermath of May cease-fire agreement between Israel, Hamas.

MYANMAR

YANGON - Monitoring developments after February military coup triggered violent protests, crackdown.

SPORTS

TOKYO - Following 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

SPECIAL REPORT

Ugandans turn to cannabis, other local herbs to treat COVID-19

By Godfrey Olukya

KAMPALA, Uganda (AA) - Desperate Ugandans who cannot afford exorbitant fees for treatment of COVID-19 have turned to using cannabis and other local herbs to treat the dreaded disease.

SPECIAL REPORT

Ordinary Zimbabweans suffer as businesses reject lower banknotes

By John Cassim

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AA) - Mark Simango, a banana farmer from Honde Valley located 309 kilometers (192 miles) east of the capital, sells his wares at Mbare Musika, the country’s biggest fruit and vegetable market in Harare.