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ISTANBUL (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, July 6, 2025 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

Expected Gaza ceasefire, hostage swap deal between Israel, Hamas

Following the Israeli Cabinet meeting on Saturday evening, the Tel Aviv government will send a delegation to the Qatari capital of Doha on Sunday to conduct negotiations as part of ongoing mediation efforts with Hamas. The delegation will discuss Hamas' response to the Gaza ceasefire and prisoner swap deal, which came after the Palestinian movement announced that it had submitted a "positive" response to the mediators.

Some progress is expected in Doha negotiations between the mediators and the Israeli delegation, with a focus on prisoner exchange and ceasefire in Gaza. Official statements from mediators and regional actors, as well as responses from Israel and Hamas, are expected.

⁠⁠Israel’s relentless genocide in Gaza fuels humanitarian disaster

Updates on Israel's ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip, marked by daily shootings and attacks on Palestinian civilians, including at food distribution centers, as the humanitarian crisis worsens due to the Israeli blockade.

Casualty figures from Gaza's Health Ministry and local medics, as well as details of airstrikes and attacks on civilian infrastructure such as hospitals and schools, will be tracked, as will human rights organizations' responses.

Lebanese authorities move to arrest participants in Hezbollah’s controversial armed parade in Beirut

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam's directive to arrest those involved in Hezbollah's armed parade in Beirut drew widespread criticism.

The progress of arrests and investigations into participants in Hezbollah's armed parade in Beirut will be closely monitored, as will official responses from the government, Hezbollah, and political factions. Public reactions, any new security measures for armed demonstrations, and the overall impact on Lebanon's political stability will be closely monitored.

BRICS leaders gather in Brazil for annual summit

Leaders and representatives from the BRICS alliance are meeting in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday and Monday for the bloc’s 17th annual summit, hosted by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

The summit will focus on trade, climate, artificial intelligence, and cooperation among Global South countries amid ongoing global tensions, including the wars in Gaza and Ukraine.

Notably absent from the meeting are Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, while Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa are attending.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the summit in Brazil instead of Xi, who is missing the bloc's leaders' summit for the first time.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will also attend the summit.

South Korea’s top security adviser visits US

South Korea's National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac travels to the US for "in-depth" talks with officials of the Donald Trump administration on various bilateral and regional issues.

China gripped by hottest heat wave

China is going through the hottest heat wave this year. Approximately 754 Chinese provinces, cities, and counties have issued high-temperature warnings.

Temperatures rose above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in many areas, prompting health warnings and emergency responses. The extreme heat has disrupted daily life, stressed power grids, and raised concerns about public safety in several provinces.

Putin to attend exhibition, present awards

Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend an exhibition showcasing the results of the Russian Popular Front's efforts over the last three years, held under the motto "Everything for Victory!" He will also participate in a ceremony to present awards to people who assisted participants in the "special military operation."