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.