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ISTANBUL (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, March 23, 2025 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

Cairo to host Arab-Islamic ministerial committee meeting on Gaza with EU foreign policy chief

The Egyptian capital Cairo will host a meeting on Sunday of the Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee on Gaza, with the participation of EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.

The meeting will bring together the foreign ministers of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Palestine, Qatar, Türkiye, and Indonesia, in addition to the secretary-general of the Arab League, the secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the foreign minister of Bahrain, and the UAE minister of state, for talks with the EU’s top diplomat.

Israel resumes genocidal war on Gaza

Latest developments as Israel resumed genocidal war on the Gaza Strip for the sixth day, violating the ceasefire agreement with the Palestinian group Hamas.

At least 21 Palestinians, including six children, were killed on Saturday in Israeli airstrikes on the northern, central, and southern Gaza Strip.

The Israeli army killed 130 more Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, taking the overall death toll since October 2023 to 49,747, the Health Ministry said on Saturday.

Developments of Gaza ceasefire talks

The latest developments of the Gaza ceasefire talks, and the exchange of accusations between Israel and Hamas on sabotaging the deal.

Hamas stated on Saturday that communications with mediators regarding a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and a prisoner exchange deal have “not stopped.”

Hamas spokesperson Al-Qanoua said that “(Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu is the main obstacle to reaching an agreement,” adding that returning to implement the deal hinges on “his stance, as he prioritizes the survival of his government over the lives of the captives in Gaza.”

Israeli raids in West Bank

Nearly daily Israeli military raids on Palestinian cities and towns in the occupied West Bank especially in the northern parts of the territory.

Israeli army forces raided the Old City of Nablus and Balata refugee camp, east of the city, at dawn on Saturday.

Security situation on Syria-Lebanon border

Latest development on the security tensions along the Lebanon-Syria border.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned on Saturday any attempts to drag Lebanon back into the cycle of violence.

Aoun's remarks came after Israel claimed that its settlement of Metula was hit by a rocket attack originating from Lebanon, prompting Israeli forces to retaliate with airstrikes on several villages and towns in southern Lebanon.

At least one Lebanese woman was killed and five others were injured on Saturday when several towns in southern Lebanon were targeted by Israeli airstrikes.

US aggression on Yemen, with Houthis' strikes against Israel

Developments in US aggression against Yemen, as well as the Houthi military operations against Israel.

The Yemeni Houthi group reported on Saturday that it had targeted Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport with a hypersonic missile for the third time in 48 hours.

⁠⁠Military and humanitarian situation in war-torn Sudan

The security and humanitarian situation in the northern African country as the Sudanese army regained control of the presidential palace in the capital Khartoum for the first time since the war began with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) nearly two years ago.

The Sudanese army on Saturday regained control of several strategic sites and government buildings in central Khartoum, including the Central Bank and the headquarters of the General Intelligence.

Developments around Russia-US normalization and Ukrainian settlement

Developments related to the recent Russia-US, and US-Ukraine contacts and efforts of finding a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.

Developments around impeachment motion against S.Korea's acting president

Lawmakers from five opposition parties in South Korea are likely to impeach motion against acting President Choi Sang-mok. Choi was accused of obstructing judicial appointments and being linked to the Dec.3 martial law attempt. With only 150 votes needed to pass the impeachment in the 300-member legislature, and the opposition bloc holding more than 190 seats, the motion is expected to succeed.

US senator meets Chinese premier

US Senator Steve Daines to meet with Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Bilateral ties on trade relations and geopolitical concerns are expected to be discussed. Daines, considered close to Trump, is the first US lawmaker to visit Beijing since President Donald Trump took office in January.

Global CEOs attend annual China Development Forum

Dozens of global CEOs and business executives attend annual China Development Forum in the capital Beijing. The two-day summit of businessmen to discuss opportunities and challenges to Chinese economy and prospects for global economic growth. Many of them are expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping.