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ISTANBUL (AA) – Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):

Implementation of Gaza ceasefire agreement

Developments around phase one of Gaza ceasefire agreement, underway since Oct. 10, with continued Israeli violations expected, while the search continues for the remains of Israeli captives.

Developments in El-Fasher, Sudan due to deadly RSF attacks, with tens of thousands displaced

Situation in the field and humanitarian plight in El-Fasher, western Sudan, after UN Security Council condemned "atrocities" committed by the RSF paramilitaries, with over 62,000 people displaced from the city.

Turkish foreign minister visits Iraq

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Baghdad and discuss bilateral and regional issues during meetings with Iraqi officials.

Trump to return to White House

US President Donald Trump set to return to the White House after spending the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. With US government shutdown now into its 2nd month, and other issues brewing, Trump may speak to reporters during his departure and arrival.

Philippines, Canada defense chiefs sign visiting forces pact

Philippines National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty are expected to sign a status of visiting forces agreement between the two countries. Canada will become the 4th nation to have such an arrangement with the Philippines.

ASEAN defense ministers’ meeting ends

Four-day meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) defense ministers and dialogue partners to end in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur. Joint statement expected to be issued.