Diary

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

Israeli attack on Hamas officials in Qatari capital

Developments and reactions to the Israeli targeting of Hamas officials in the Qatari capital, Doha, with senior Hamas sources confirming that the leadership survived the assassination attempt, a move that could affect the Gaza ceasefire talks.

Ongoing Israeli assault on Gaza amid new evacuation orders

Developments after the Israeli army expanded its operation to occupy Gaza City, continuing the destruction of residential towers in the city, issuing evacuation orders, as Tel Aviv vowed to bomb more of these buildings.

Global Sumud Flotilla sailing to Gaza

Developments surrounding departure of the Global Sumud Flotilla to break the siege on Gaza from Sidi Bou Said port, in the northern Tunisian capital, heading toward Gaza on Wednesday at 1500GMT.

German chancellor meets EU's Costa for talks

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to host EU Council President Antonio Costa for a dinner meeting in Berlin to discuss European topics and international security issues.

The leaders will prepare for the upcoming informal European Council meeting in Copenhagen on Oct. 1 and the regular European Council meeting in Brussels on Oct. 23-24, according to Merz's spokesman.

European Commission president to deliver State of European Union address

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will deliver her first State of the Union address since reelection, outlining the commission’s work and future plans, followed by a debate with members of the European Parliament.

UK premier meets Israeli president

On his visit to the UK, Israeli President Isaac Herzog to reportedly hold bilateral talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. British lawmakers had called on Starmer to avoid meeting with Herzog due to continued Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip.

Pro-Palestine rally at major defense expo

Pro-Palestine groups hold a 'Pots and Pans' protest outside the Defense and Security Equipment Exhibition (DSEI) expo in East London. The rally protests existence of Israeli arms companies that supply essential weaponry for Israel's attack on Gaza, despite the ban on Israel’s official delegation.

‘Block Everything’ movement across France

A grassroots protest that started on social media urges French citizens to "Block Everything" with the aim of bringing the country to a halt in opposition to the national budget plan. French intelligence services estimate that at least 100,000 people will participate in the nationwide mobilization that is expected to primarily target energy, transport, and defense sectors.

⁠Deadline for Ukrainian citizens illegally residing in Russia

The deadline set by Russian President Vladimir Putin for Ukrainian citizens illegally residing in Russia to either leave the country or obtain legal residence permits expires today. The decree, signed in March, gave Ukrainians until Sept. 10 to comply.

Congolese president visits Kazakhstan

President of the Democratic Republic of Congo Felix Tshisekedi is on official visit to Kazakhstan at the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. High-level talks are planned to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation.

Nepal expected to form new government amid deadly protests

Evolving developments in Nepal where President Ramchandra Paudel is preparing to start a process to form a new government. It comes following Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's resignation amid deadly protests over social media ban and alleged corruption.

South Korea to bring home citizens after raids in US

Seoul to bring home over 300 South Korean workers detained in an immigration raid in Georgia state of the US. Washington has agreed to send back detained workers under 'voluntary' deportation with restrictions on their entry into the US for five years.

Reactions to Israeli attacks on Qatar

Reactions from Asia-Pacific nations to Israeli airstrikes on alleged Hamas targets in Qatari capital Doha.

THE ECONOMY

US producer prices

The US will release producer prices index for August. It was at 3.3% in July.

SPECIAL REPORTS

INTERVIEW – ‘Reaching out can save lives’: WHO official urges collective action on youth suicide risks

Interview with Dr. Alexandra Fleischmann, a scientist in the World Health Organization’s Department of Mental Health and Substance Use, for World Suicide Prevention Day, marked annually on Sept. 10.

Fleischmann speaks about the challenges in tackling the “complex issue” of suicides, stressing the need for action beyond the health sector, with governments, communities and individuals all playing a role.

The report also cites latest WHO data on suicides worldwide, breaking it down region-wise to illustrate global trends, while Fleischmann shares her insights on prevention methods and use of evidence-based strategies to help vulnerable individuals

Grim echoes of Shakahola as new cult deaths emerge in Kenya’s coastal forests

Report on another deadly cult that has emerged in Kenya, with investigators recently exhuming dozens of bodies from shallow graves in the coastal settlement of Kwa Binzaro in Kilifi.

The story gives details of the findings and the ongoing investigation into the cult’s operations, which have raised fears of a repeat of the 2023 Shakahola massacre. It examines various aspects of the issue, including law enforcement shortcomings, local vulnerabilities, and the broader crisis of faith-based extremism.

The report has comments from families of victims, local community and religious leaders, and Kenyan officials, including Kilifi County Commissioner Josphat Biwott and Regional Commissioner Rhoda Onyancha.