Diary

ANKARA (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu’s English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

TÜRKİYE

KAHRAMANMARAS - Following rescue and relief efforts after series of powerful earthquakes hit southern and southeastern provinces of Türkiye, also affecting Syria and other countries.

US

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden to travel to state of Wisconsin to speak about his economic plans.

WASHINGTON - Secretary of State Antony Blinken to host virtual COVID-19 ministerial meeting “to reflect on progress made in addressing the acute phase” of pandemic.

WASHINGTON - Blinken also to meet with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, followed by press conference.

NEW YORK - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to sign book of condolences at Turkish mission over Monday’s deadly earthquakes.

GERMANY

BERLIN - Chancellor Olaf Scholz to address lawmakers about international issues ahead of two-day summit of EU leaders in Brussels.

RUSSIA

MOSCOW - President Vladimir Putin to present Presidential Prizes in Science and Innovation for Young Scientists.

SPORTS

RABAT, Morocco - Egyptian club Al Ahly to face Spanish club Real Madrid in second semifinal match of 2022 FIFA Club World Cup in Morocco.

MANCHESTER - Manchester United to face Leeds United in English Premier League.

SPECIAL REPORT

US-based NGO mobilizes $10M worth of relief items for quake victims in Türkiye

By Cahit Oktay and Rabia Iclal Turan

WASHINGTON (AA) - A US-based non-profit has mobilized millions of dollars’ worth of relief supplies to help the victims of two powerful earthquakes that jolted southern Türkiye, killing 5,894 people at last count and leaving many in need of assistance.