Diary

ANKARA (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency’s English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

TURKEY

ISTANBUL – The 23rd World Energy Congress concludes with a session on securing Africa’s sustainable energy future and Israeli energy minister's press conference.

SPECIAL REPORT: West has 'misunderstood' Turkey's coup, warn analysts

By Ilker Girit​

ISTANBUL – Foreign journalists and academics remain critical of Western states' “pragmatism” over defeated July 15 coup plot.

TURKISH REPUBLIC OF NORTHERN CYPRUS

LEFKOSA – U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland to meet Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus President Mustafa Akinci and Greek Cypriot leader Nicos Anastasiades.

SAUDI ARABIA

RIYADH - Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu to meet Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir.

RIYADH - Cavusoglu and Turkish Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekci to meet Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz.

RIYADH - Cavusoglu to address press conference following the Gulf Cooperation Council High-Level Strategic Dialogue 5th Joint Foreign Ministerial Meeting.

LEBANON

BEIRUT - Photography exhibition titled "July 15 Coup Attempt and Democracy Triumphs in Turkey" to be held by Anadolu Agency and Beirut Yunus Emre Institute.

SPECIAL REPORT: Saudi Arabia, Egypt at odds over Aleppo

By Enes Kanli and Aydogan Kalabalik

BEIRUT – Egyptian support for Russian UN Security Council draft resolution on Syria leads to rift between Cairo and Riyadh.​

MYANMAR

YANGON – Troubles in western Rakhine state mount with military reporting 10 armed assailants killed following deadly weekend attacks on police station outposts. (MOVED)

SOUTH KOREA

SEOUL – South Korea looks into shooting deaths of three citizens in the Philippines.

AUSTRALIA

MELBOURNE – Australian and Singapore prime ministers sign several agreements, including updated trade pact and deal on defense under which Singapore armed forces will expand training in Australia.