Diary

ISTANBUL (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):

Gaza ceasefire, swap deal talks

Updates on indirect Gaza ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, following a visit by Mossad chief David Barnea to the Qatari capital Doha on Thursday as part of efforts to resume talks.

Israeli approval for new settlement plan

Latest developments after Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s announcement of approving a settlement plan in the area known as “E1,” which would separate Jerusalem from the occupied West Bank.

Dispute between Lebanese government, Hezbollah over disarmament

Reactions to Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem’s speech rejecting disarmament and criticizing the Lebanese government.

European reactions to Trump-Putin summit

Reactions from European countries to Friday’s Alaska meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The meeting marks the first talks between sitting US and Russian presidents since the Russia-Ukraine war began in February 2022. European leaders repeatedly express their “unwavering support” for Ukraine ahead of the summit and highlight that Ukraine must have “robust and credible security guarantees” to defend its territorial integrity as part of any deal.

Reactions to Putin-Trump meeting in Anchorage

Reactions from Moscow, Washington, and other key capitals will be followed after Putin and Trump held talks at the Elmendorf-Richardson Air Force Base in Anchorage, Alaska.

The meeting included a three-on-three conversation, covering the Ukrainian crisis, peace and security issues, and other international matters.

India hosts South Korea's foreign minister

South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun holds talks with Indian counterpart S. Jaishankar in New Delhi as part of a 3-day visit to the South Asian nation. Bilateral ties as well as regional issues to be discussed during the meeting.

Army commanders of Thailand, Cambodia hold meeting amid tensions over border

Army commanders of Thailand and Cambodia hold meeting amid tensions over disputed border areas. Bangkok and Phnom Penh last week agreed on a 13-point agreement to restore border normalcy. Humanitarian mine clearance is expected to be discussed during the meeting. Dozens were killed during the conflict between neighbors last month over disputed border regions.

Rains, floods wreak havoc in Pakistan

Death toll likely to rise as rains and floods wreak havoc in Pakistan, mostly in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. At least 321 people have been killed while many are still missing.