Diary

ANKARA (AA) – Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency’s English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

TURKEY

ANKARA – Anadolu Agency’s Editor’s Desk to host Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu.

ANKARA – Following developments on Turkey's deal with US, Russia on Syria.

RUSSIA

SOCHI – President Vladimir Putin to meet with African officials, representatives of major businesses during Russia-Africa summit.

UK

LONDON – Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford to hold joint press conference.

AZERBAIJAN

BAKU – Turkey’s Cavusoglu to attend meeting of Ministerial Committee on Palestine on sidelines of 18th summit of Non-Aligned Movement.

LEBANON

BEIRUT – Following Lebanon's countrywide protests against government's attempt to introduce new taxes.

SENEGAL

DAKAR – UNESCO, Panos Institute for West Africa (PIWA) to hold forum on media and migration.

BOTSWANA

GABORONE – Botswana to hold general elections in highly contested polls in history of stable southern Africa nation.

ECONOMY

ANKARA – Turkish Statistical Institute to release consumer confidence index for October.

SPORTS

ISTANBUL – Following UEFA Champions League matches of group stage.

SPECIAL REPORT

YPG/PKK terrorists seek Israel’s help against Turkey

By Iftikhar Gilani

ANKARA (AA) - Turkey’s counter-terrorism operation in northeastern Syria -- Operation Peace Spring -- to clear the area of terrorists and to ensure the safe return of millions of refugees has evoked strong reactions in Israel.

SPECIAL REPORT

Recurring violent attacks rise in Sahel region

By James Tasamba

KIGALI, Rwanda (AA) - The Sahel region, the arid area on the southern fringe of the Sahara Desert, has witnessed unprecedented levels of violence since 2015, with militant groups seeking to extend their influence across West Africa.

SPEACIAL REPORT

A rundown of drug cartels in Mexico

By Sierra Juarez

QUERETARO, Mexico (AA) – The recent arrest and release of the son of notorious drug lord “El Chapo” Guzman in Culiacan, Sinaloa has prompted controversy and open dialogues in Mexico.