ANKARA (AA) – Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):
US
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden to hold bilateral meeting with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador at White House.
WASHINGTON – Biden to depart US capital for talks in Israel, Palestine and Saudi Arabia.
NEW YORK – UN Security Council expected to vote to extend cross-border humanitarian assistance from Türkiye into Syria.
UK
LONDON – Conservative Party leadership contest continues following Boris Johnson's resignation as party leader.
SWITZERLAND
GENEVA – World Health Organization to hold virtual press briefing to discuss COVID-19, monkeypox.
UKRAINE
KYIV – Following Russia's war on Ukraine, sanctions, efforts for peace, and related international developments.
SRI LANKA
COLOMBO – Following developments after South Asian nation's top officials announce resignations amid mass anti-government protests, fueled by economic, political turmoil.
SPECIAL REPORT
Bangladeshi scientist invents biodegradable carry bag to replace plastic
By SM Najmus Sakib
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AA) – A Bangladeshi scientist who has invented a low-cost biodegradable carry bag seeks investment to manufacture and popularize the bag to replace polytene in daily use and the packaging industry.