Diary

ANKARA (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency’s English Desk plans to cover on Friday, March 6, 2020 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

TURKEY

ANKARA - Following developments of cease-fire in Idlib agreed by Turkey and Russia in Moscow.

ANKARA - Following developments as irregular migrants exit Turkey via northwestern Edirne and Aegean Sea to reach Europe.

US

WASHINGTON - Authorities to hold news conference on measures taken against coronavirus.

NEW YORK - State Secretary Mike Pompeo to meet with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

RUSSIA

MOSCOW - Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova to hold news conference.

CHINA

WUHAN - Following global spread of coronavirus and efforts to fight it.

LIBYA/RUSSIA/TURKEY

TRIPOLI / MOSCOW / ANKARA - Monitoring diplomatic initiatives to resolve Libyan crisis.

IRAN

TEHRAN - Following developments, statements of authorities on coronavirus outbreak.

IRAQ

BAGHDAD - Following efforts to form new government in Iraq after Prime Minister-designate Mohammed Allawi withdraws his candidacy.

THE ECONOMY

ANKARA - Turkish Statistical Institute to release Woman Statistics for 2019.

ANKARA - Turkish Treasury and Finance Ministry to reveal Treasury Cash Realizations for February.

SPECIAL REPORT

Kashmir: Tour operators await spring to bloom for their trade

By Nusrat Sidiq

SRINAGAR, Jammu and Kashmir (AA) – Even as spring is knocking doors in the scenic Indian-administered Kashmir, tour operators are still awaiting bookings for the forthcoming tourist season.

SPECIAL REPORT

COVID-19: Myanmar still safe but counts cost of global outbreak

By Kyaw Ye Lynn

YANGON, Myanmar (AA) - All eyes in Myanmar have been on the country’s parliament since a debate on proposed constitutional amendments commenced last week.

SPECIAL REPORT

Afghan politicians grapple with rifts before key talks

By Shadi Khan Saif

KABUL, Afghanistan (AA) - With the clock ticking, the Afghan political arena remains tumultuous as rival camps continue to grapple with internal rifts over the formation of a team for landmark peace talks with the Taliban.