Diary

ANKARA (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency's English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

US

NEW YORK – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to receive representatives of Turkish non-governmental organizations in US, and attend dinner by Turkish-American National Steering Committee.

UK

LONDON - A minute of silence to be observed for Queen Elizabeth II. King Charles III to host reception for world leaders who are in London for queen’s funeral.

UKRAINE

KYIV - Following Russia's war on Ukraine, sanctions, peace efforts, Istanbul grain shipment deal, and related developments.

SPORTS

BERLIN - 3rd place and final matches of FIBA 2022 European Men's Basketball Championship.

MADRID - Atletico Madrid-Real Madrid match in Spanish La Liga.

SPECIAL REPORT

Global environmental developments in August

By Burak Bir

ANKARA (AA) - Several reports regarding climate change and its growing effects were released in August along with encouraging initiatives and pledges for environmental protection.

SPECIAL REPORT

Global environmental disasters in August

By Burak Bir

ANKARA (AA) - The world witnessed several unexpected environmental developments and disasters in August, including deadly floods and landslides in Pakistan; a hailstorm in Spain, torrential rains in northern Nigeria and wildfires in Russia, France and the US.

SPECIAL REPORT

Global climate strikes, environmental protests in August

By Burak Bir

ANKARA (AA) - Protests and strikes against environmental degradation continued across the globe in August, with demonstrators demanding decisive action to tackle climate change.