Diary

ANKARA (AA) – Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency's English Desk plans to cover on Friday, July 23, 2021 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

TURKEY

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

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

ITALY

NAPLES – Turkey's Environment and Urbanization Minister Murat Kurum to attend G20 climate/energy ministers' meeting, to hold bilateral talks on 2nd day of gathering.

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 – Opening ceremony of 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games to be held at Japan National Stadium.

SPECIAL REPORT

Eswatini sends 8-member team to Tokyo Olympics

By Phathizwe Zulu

MANZINI, Eswatini (AA) – The head of the Eswatini Olympics and Commonwealth Games Association (EOCGA), Adam Mthethwa, announced an eight-member Tokyo Olympics team.

SPECIAL REPORT

Key things to know about election in Pakistani-administered Kashmir

By Aamir Latif

MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistani-administered Kashmir (AA) – Over 3.2 million voters are set to elect the 53-member assembly of Pakistani-administered Kashmir or Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) for a five-year term on Sunday.