ANKARA (AA) – Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency’s English Desk plans to cover on Friday, March 6, 2020 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):
TURKEY
ANKARA – Following developments of cease-fire in Idlib agreed by Turkey and Russia in Moscow.
ANKARA – Following developments as irregular migrants exit Turkey via northwestern Edirne and Aegean Sea to reach Europe.
US
WASHINGTON – Authorities to hold news conference on measures taken against coronavirus.
NEW YORK – State Secretary Mike Pompeo to meet with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
RUSSIA
MOSCOW – Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova to hold news conference.
CHINA
WUHAN – Following global spread of coronavirus and efforts to fight it.
LIBYA/RUSSIA/TURKEY
TRIPOLI / MOSCOW / ANKARA – Monitoring diplomatic initiatives to resolve Libyan crisis.
IRAN
TEHRAN – Following developments, statements of authorities on coronavirus outbreak.
IRAQ
BAGHDAD – Following efforts to form new government in Iraq after Prime Minister-designate Mohammed Allawi withdraws his candidacy.
THE ECONOMY
ANKARA – Turkish Statistical Institute to release Woman Statistics for 2019.
ANKARA – Turkish Treasury and Finance Ministry to reveal Treasury Cash Realizations for February.
SPECIAL REPORT
Kashmir: Tour operators await spring to bloom for their trade
By Nusrat Sidiq
SRINAGAR, Jammu and Kashmir (AA) – Even as spring is knocking doors in the scenic Indian-administered Kashmir, tour operators are still awaiting bookings for the forthcoming tourist season.
SPECIAL REPORT
COVID-19: Myanmar still safe but counts cost of global outbreak
By Kyaw Ye Lynn
YANGON, Myanmar (AA) – All eyes in Myanmar have been on the country’s parliament since a debate on proposed constitutional amendments commenced last week.
SPECIAL REPORT
Afghan politicians grapple with rifts before key talks
By Shadi Khan Saif
KABUL, Afghanistan (AA) – With the clock ticking, the Afghan political arena remains tumultuous as rival camps continue to grapple with internal rifts over the formation of a team for landmark peace talks with the Taliban.
