Diary

ANKARA (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, July 10, 2025 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

Indirect Gaza ceasefire talks between Israel, Hamas

The ongoing indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas following the arrival of a Qatari delegation at the White House, where they held several hours of talks with senior officials.

Chinese premier's official visit to Egypt

The second and last day of Chinese Premier Li Qiang's official visit to the Egyptian capital, Cairo, to elevate bilateral relations.

Israeli army's ‘special, targeted’ operations in southern Lebanon

Developments as the Israeli army launched “special, targeted” operations into southern Lebanon in defiance of an existing ceasefire, and targeted several areas, resulting in casualties.

US bulldozers arrive in Israel, sparking demolition concerns in Gaza, West Bank

Israel received a shipment from the US that includes dozens of D9 bulldozers, typically used in house demolitions, as part of a plan to clear the northern Gaza Strip of residents and demolish homes in the West Bank.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to face no-trust vote

A vote of no-confidence against European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen takes place following a debate on Monday. The motion, which has been brought by members of the European Conservative and Reformist group, cites her alleged lack of transparency.

Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome

The Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome will be held with the participation of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who will deliver opening remarks alongside Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Franco-British summit to be held in London

The Franco-British summit will take place on Thursday at Downing Street, as part of French President Emmanuel Macron’s three-day state visit to the United Kingdom. Discussions between Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer are expected to focus on bilateral cooperation and European security.

ACLU class action hearing against Trump’s birthright executive order

A certification and injunction hearing will take place in a class action lawsuit against the Trump administration by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other immigrant rights’ advocacy groups. At the hearing, to be held at the District Court of New Hampshire, plaintiffs will argue that the executive order signed by Trump on Jan. 20 ending birthright citizenship is unconstitutional.

Azerbaijani president, Armenian premier to hold bilateral talks in UAE capital

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to hold bilateral talks in the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi. The meeting in the Gulf nation's capital will take place within the framework of the ongoing peace process between the two South Caucasus neighbors, which have been embroiled in a decades-long conflict.

Russian deputy foreign minister to hold news conference on results of BRICS summit

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov to answer journalists' questions about the results of the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro.

Turkish foreign minister to attend Türkiye-ASEAN meeting

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to attend the 7th trilateral meeting of the Türkiye-ASEAN Sectoral Dialogue Partnership as part of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

ASEAN holds bloc-level meetings with top diplomats from China, US

Joint statements expected as top diplomats of Southeast Asian bloc, ASEAN, hold separate bloc-level meetings with Chinese and US counterparts in Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur. Evolving geo-political rivalry, trade, tariffs, tech as well as tensions in South China Sea are expected to be discussed across these meetings. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expected to hold bilateral meetings on sidelines.

Chinese Foreign Ministry briefing

China’s Foreign Ministry to hold regular news conference in Beijing, addressing current global and regional events. Beijing is likely to react to arrest of 2 Chinese citizens over espionage by Ukraine.

Taiwanese leader Lai inspects live drills

Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te inspects live-fire exercises using the newly acquired American tanks, as part of Taipei’s annual Han Kuang military exercises on how the island counters China's "gray zone" tactics. Lai is expected to address participating soldiers.

THE ECONOMY

Germany's inflation

Germany's statistical bureau to release final consumer price index figures for June. The preliminary data showed the inflation slowed to 2% annually and 0% monthly.

Türkiye's industrial production

TurkStat to share monthly industrial production figures for May. In April, the production fell 5.2% month-on-month.

US initial jobless claims

US to announce initial jobless claims figures for last week. In the previous week, the claims were down 4,000 to 233,000. Markets expect them to rise to 235,000 for last week.

SPECIAL REPORTS

INTERVIEW - Mahathir turns 100: Democracy and modern civilization have failed in some instances, says ex-Malaysian premier

Interview with former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who reflects on his personal and professional journey as he turns 100.

The veteran statesman speaks about his early days in politics and time in power, which saw him become one of the longest-serving prime ministers anywhere in the world. He also comments on the burning geopolitical issues of today, explaining why he believes democracy and modern civilization have failed.

Mahathir further shares his views on disunity in the Muslim world and points out the loss of US credibility due to its support for Israel’s ongoing genocidal war on Gaza.

EXPLAINER - Von der Leyen faces EU’s first no-confidence vote in decades

Report on the July 10 European Parliament vote on a motion of no-confidence against European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

The story details the reasons for the political backlash against von der Leyen, sparked by accusations of untransparent dealings in the EU’s COVID-19 vaccine negotiations with Pfizer.

The report also explores the historical context of no-confidence motions in EU politics, the legal threshold required for passage, past examples of successful and failed challenges, and assesses the broader political implications of the vote.

INTERVIEW - Killings of Palestinians at Gaza aid sites ‘a crime against humanity,’ former UN experts say

Interview with Richard Falk, former UN special rapporteur on occupied Palestinian territories, and Hilal Elver, former UN special rapporteur on the right to food.

The conversation covers the ongoing Gaza humanitarian crisis, focusing on the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, the destruction of Gaza’s food system, and the challenges ahead in ensuring Israel’s accountability under international law.

Falk and Elver condemn the killings of hundreds of Palestinians at GHF sites as “a crime against humanity” and a “total war crime,” stressing the need for accountability and immediate international efforts to halt Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.

TIMELINE - Trump’s controversial push to remove Palestinians from Gaza

Report on US President Donald Trump’s repeated proposals for the forced relocation of Palestinians from Gaza, an idea that has drawn international backlash and rejections from regional allies.

The timeline tracks key statements by Trump, including his initial suggestion to move Gazans to Jordan and Egypt and his calls for a US-led takeover of Gaza to build a “Riviera of the Middle East.”

NEW MEDIA

VIDEO - Interview with former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad as he marks his 100th birthday, focusing on his personal and professional journey, and his views on the major geopolitical issues of today.