ANKARA (AA) – Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):
TURKEY
ANKARA – Following latest developments on COVID-19 outbreak in Turkey, worldwide, including new virus strain.
US
WASHINGTON – Georgia to hold two runoff elections for US Senate.
QATAR
DOHA/KABUL – Following second round of intra-Afghan peace talks in Doha.
DOHA – Following developments on agreement to open borders, airspace between Saudi Arabia, Qatar.
THE ECONOMY
ANKARA – Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan to attend Foreign Trade Assessment Meeting for 2020.
SPECIAL REPORT
Tottenham star Son enters Spurs' 100 goal club
By Can Erozden
ANKARA (AA) – South Korean football star Hueng-min Son reached a club milestone, scoring 100 goals for Tottenham Hotspur since his arrival in 2015.
SPECIAL REPORT
Saudi Arabia, Oman compete for control in Yemen’s Mahra
By Mohammed Alragawi
ISTANBUL (AA) – Since Houthi takeover of much of Yemen from the internationally recognized government in September 2014, the eastern al-Mahra province managed to stay far from the ongoing war in the country. However, its geographic position along the border of Saudi Arabia and Oman made it a sought-after zone of control for both countries.
SPECIAL REPORT
What's behind Saudi Arabia-Qatar reconciliation?
By Mohammed Alragawi
ISTANBUL (AA) – In a long-awaited move in the Gulf crisis, Saudi Arabia has agreed to re-open its airspace, land and sea borders to Qatar as of Monday evening.
