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ISTANBUL (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):

⁠Israel’s deadly ceasefire violations in Gaza

The Israeli army’s ongoing violations of the Gaza ceasefire, as 22 people were killed in several areas of the Palestinian enclave as Israeli troops expanded army-controlled zones, widening the yellow line. Reactions from Hamas and mediators to these breaches to be followed.

⁠Israeli attack on Lebanon despite ceasefire

Israeli army’s near-daily air raids in southern Lebanon, allegedly targeting Hezbollah members and infrastructure despite the 2024 ceasefire.

⁠Developments in Sudan

Developments in Sudan after the army continued its advances in North and West Kordofan, south of the country following fierce clashes with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

The humanitarian situation is worsening as 1,700 children are suffering from severe malnutrition in Tawila displacement camp in North Darfur.

UNIDO General Conference in Saudi Arabia

Industry leaders, experts and organizations from 173 countries will gather in Riyadh for the 21st General Conference of the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), held under the theme “World Industry Summit 2025” on Nov. 23-27.

More than 150 speakers are scheduled to take part in the sessions, including 20 ministers and 35 CEOs of leading global companies, along with representation from Arab countries and the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Turkish president to attend G20 sessions, rotating presidency handover ceremony

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to attend the G20 leaders’ summit sessions, as well as the handover ceremony for the G20 rotating presidency, in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Turkish justice minister to attend 2nd International Conference on Justice

Türkiye's Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc to attend the 2nd International Conference on Justice in Saudi Arabia.

European response to US peace plan for Ukraine

Statements from European countries on 28-point US proposal to end Russia-Ukraine war. European leaders have already expressed concern over proposed limitations on Ukraine's armed forces, “which would leave Ukraine vulnerable to future attack.”

This comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he faces a tough choice, the “loss of our dignity or the risk of losing a key partner.”

US, Ukraine hold talks in Geneva

US delegation led by Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll and Ukraine team are set to hold talks in Geneva to discuss Washington's proposed peace plan for Ukraine. National security advisors from E3 countries – the UK, France, and Germany – are also expected to meet US and Ukrainian delegations.

⁠Developments around Russia-Ukraine conflict

Developments regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict will be closely followed amid reports about possible negotiations on a peace agreement.

Ukraine reported it will hold consultations with US and European partners in Switzerland in the coming days, Russia confirmed it received the draft of the US proposal, hinting it would like to “substantively discuss it.”

Diplomatic tensions between China, Japan

Diplomatic tensions between Beijing and Tokyo following remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who said that any Chinese attack on Taiwan would trigger Japan’s “collective self-defense,” – comments that drew strong criticism from China.

Guinea-Bissau to hold presidential, legislative elections

Voters in Guinea-Bissau to head to the polls in the West African country’s presidential and legislative elections, with 12 presidential contenders, including incumbent Umaro Sissoco Embalo, and more than a dozen political groups vying for parliamentary seats.

Embalo dissolved the legislature in 2023 over what he said was a coup attempt. About half of the approximately 2 million population is eligible to vote.