Diary

ANKARA (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu’s English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

US

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden scheduled to depart White House en route to Japan for G-7 summit.

NEW YORK - UN Security Council to discuss situation in Yemen.

GERMANY

BERLIN - Defense Minister Boris Pistorius to host UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace for talks.

SWITZERLAND

GENEVA - World Meteorological Organization to update situation in global climate, reveal predictions for 2023-2027.

ICELAND

REYKJAVIK - 4th Council of Europe summit to conclude with final declaration.

THE ECONOMY

LUXEMBOURG - European statistical office Eurostat to share inflation figures for April.

SPORTS

MANCHESTER - Manchester City to host Real Madrid in UEFA Champions League semifinals second leg.

SPECIAL REPORT

Rohingya in Bangladesh need int'l support as Cyclone Mocha to be followed by monsoon season: IOM official

By Beyza Binnur Donmez

GENEVA (AA) - Around 1 million Rohingya living in the world’s largest refugee camp in Bangladesh’s Cox's Bazar District have been severely affected by Cyclone Mocha and may be further challenged by the approaching monsoon season before recovering, according to an International Organization for Migration official.

SPECIAL REPORT

Turkish museums offering free admission, extended hours for European Night of Museums

By Handan Kazanci

ISTANBUL (AA) - Museums across Türkiye are gearing up for a special celebration as part of the annual European Night of Museums, offering visitors free entry, as well as extended hours well into the evening.

SPECIAL REPORT

​​​​​​​EXPLAINED - Thailand poll verdict: What lies ahead

- While progressive opposition parties have won the election, forming a government would be an uphill task

By Anadolu staff

ANKARA (AA) - Progressive opposition parties won a majority of the seats in Sunday’s election for Thailand’s parliament, dealing a blow to the military-backed party. What does this crucial verdict mean for the country where the democratic process has seen frequent disruptions? Here is an explainer.