Diary

ANKARA (AA) – Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency's English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

TURKEY

ISTANBUL - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to chair board meeting of Turkey Wealth Fund at Dolmabahce Office.

ANKARA – Following COVID-19 normalization process in Turkey, virus variants, worldwide pandemic situation.

ITALY

MILAN - Turkey's Environment and Urbanization Minister Murat Kurum to attend series of meetings in preparation for COP26.

AFGHANISTAN

KABUL – Monitoring situation in Afghanistan after Taliban's formation of interim government.

SPECIAL REPORT

Enterprising skills make Indian-origin Tanzanians business leaders

By Kizito Makoye

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (AA) – Born in Tanzania, Indian-origin Mohammed Dewji is among the youngest billionaires of Africa, according to Forbes Magazine.

SPECIAL REPORT

Revamping Gandhi memorial sparks concern in India

By Shuriah Niazi

NEW DELHI (AA) – Revamping of a hermitage associated with India’s freedom icon Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi, has sparked concern among historians and activists in the country.

SPECIAL REPORT

‘South African Muslims helped Gandhi to fight against injustice’

By Hassan Isilow

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AA) – On the 152nd birth anniversary of India’s freedom icon Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi, a South African lawyer recalled the contribution of Muslim families for helping him fight against injustice.

SPECIAL REPORT

Gandhi's message relevant in present era, say Indian experts

By Ahmad Adil

NEW DELHI (AA) – As the world observes the 152nd birth anniversary of India’s freedom icon Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi on Saturday, experts and political commentators say his message of non-violence, social equality, and communal harmony remains relevant today.

SPECIAL REPORT

Reflections of Saladin Conquest of Jerusalem still present in city

By Salam AbuSharar

JERUSALEM (AA) - Jerusalem, the holy city for the adherents of three monotheistic religions, still presents the impact of Muslim leader Salah al-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub who defeated the army of Crusaders in the Battle of Hattin, and regained control over Jerusalem on Oct. 2, 1187 after more than 90 years of occupation.