Diary

ISTANBUL (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

Gaza ceasefire implementation amid Israeli restrictions

Implementation of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement since its entry into force on Oct. 10, amid Israel’s ongoing restrictions on civilian movement and the slow, limited flow of humanitarian relief into the territory.

Future Investment Initiative conference in Saudi Arabia

The ninth Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference is set to kick off Monday in Riyadh at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center.

The event will continue until Oct. 30 and is expected to attract more than 8,000 participants and 650 prominent speakers, who will take part in 250 discussion sessions.

Among the expected participants are Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Situation in Sudan amid escalating clashes between army, RSF

Fierce clashes underway between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in El-Fasher, amid continuous drone attacks on Khartoum International Airport.

Trump’s Asia trip continues

US President Donald Trump arrives in Japan for a three-day visit as part of his trip to Asia, which he embarked on last week. His schedule includes a phone call with Japan’s Emperor Naruhito on Monday, followed the next day by a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and an expected visit to Yokosuka Naval Base.

House Republicans to hold news conference

US House speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, and other senior Republicans and administration officials will speak to reporters on the 27th day of the government shutdown.

Turkish president to host UK premier

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will receive British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Ankara. Following a one-on-one meeting and a working lunch with delegations, Erdogan and Starmer are expected to attend signing ceremonies for agreements and hold a joint press conference.

EU foreign policy chief delivers speech at College of Europe

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas will deliver a speech at the College of Europe in Bruges to mark the opening of the academic year.

EU Commission chief attends Nordic Council meeting

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will participate in a Nordic Council meeting in Sweden to engage with the region’s leaders on competitiveness, defense readiness, and the Arctic. The meeting will last for two days.

German minister addresses security challenges

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt will deliver a keynote address in Berlin, focusing on contemporary domestic security challenges. The speech will take place during an event marking the 75th anniversary of Germany's domestic intelligence agency, the BfV.

Dozens to appear in UK court over support for banned pro-Palestinian group

Dozens are due in court charged over Palestine Action support. The group was banned in July under the UK’s 2000 Terrorism Act, which led to the arrests of hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters for holding signs or showing support for the group.

Discussions over France’s 2026 budget continue

Discussions over France’s 2026 Budget are set to continue as Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu scrambles to secure parliamentary backing for next year’s spending plan. The Parti Socialiste (PS), which holds a crucial swing vote, is pressing for the inclusion of a wealth tax, with party leader Olivier Faure warning that “if there is no progress by Monday, it will be over.”

Russian foreign minister heads to Belarus ahead of int'l conference

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will head to Belarus along with a delegation ahead of an international conference in Minsk. The two-day visit comes at the invitation of Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov.

Lavrov is set to take part in the third International Conference on Eurasian Security, address the event, and hold talks with Ryzhenkov on the sidelines.

ASEAN summit continues in Malaysia

The 47th summit of Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders continues in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia is current chair of the 10-member bloc and will handover chair to the Philippines.

China’s top diplomat addresses global governance summit

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi addresses Lanting Forum on Improving Global Governance to ‘Build a Community with a Shared Future for Humanity’ in Beijing.

Senior officials, experts, scholars, diplomats, and international organization representatives will discuss the Global Governance Initiative and its practical pathways.

Cameroonian presidential vote results expected

Cameroon’s Constitutional Council is expected to announce the official results of the Oct. 12 presidential election.

While opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary, former employment and vocational training minister, claimed victory, local media citing provisional data from Elections Cameroon (ELECAM) reported that incumbent President Paul Biya, 92, was leading with over 50% of the vote, which could secure him an eighth term.

Post-election developments in Ivory Coast

Post-election developments in Ivory Coast as the vote counting process is underway following the Oct. 25 polls. Ahead of the election, some 44,000 security personnel were deployed across the country to maintain order.

Incumbent President Alassane Ouattara is expected to secure a fourth term after constitutional changes in 2016 removed term limits. Low voter turnout was reported amid candidate exclusions and boycott calls.

THE ECONOMY

Türkiye’s unemployment

Turkish Statistical Institute will share unemployment data for September. It was at 8.5% in August.

SPECIAL REPORTS

‘Solar boom’ powers Pakistan’s energy relief but deepens inequality, environmental risks

Report on Pakistan’s surging solar energy adoption, which is helping the country ease chronic power shortages amid soaring tariffs and economic strain.

The story examines how solar energy has transformed Pakistan’s energy landscape — providing affordable power for millions while exposing new challenges, including mounting electronic waste and lack of recycling infrastructure.

The report features insights from industrialist Rafique Suleman, energy expert Mustafa Amjad, environmentalist Rafiul Haq, EPA Director General Waqar Phulpoto, and Data Vault CEO Mehwish Salman Ali.

Dream or dead end? EU’s ‘Drone Wall’ stalls amid internal rifts, weak defenses

Report on the EU’s “Drone Wall” initiative, launched to protect Europe’s eastern flank from potential Russian drones.

The story explores how political friction, financial limits, and uneven defense capability are undermining the project’s ambitions.

The report features comments from European defense expert Matteo Ilardo and Russian academic Olga Krasnyak.