Diary

ISTANBUL (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):

Harsh weather worsens humanitarian plight in Gaza

Continuation of polar low-pressure system over the Gaza Strip, with heavy rainfall and cold temperatures, which have caused the death of 14 people since Wednesday and triggered collapses and near-collapses of homes and buildings already damaged by long-standing Israeli blockade and attacks.

Chinese foreign minister’s Mideast tour of UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on three-country Mideast tour including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan.

The five-day trip was scheduled to begin on Friday, with the first stop likely in Abu Dhabi, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.

Later, Wang will travel to Riyadh and then conclude his regional tour next week in Amman, Jordan.

Humanitarian plight in El-Fasher, Sudan

Humanitarian plight and situation in the field in El-Fasher, Sudan, besieged by RSF paramilitaries, as World Food Program warns some 70,000-100,000 people believed to remain trapped amid mass killings, starvation, and collapse of basic services in the western city.

Ukraine peace talks

Monitoring statements and developments in US-European talks Ukraine peace plan as US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law and unofficial aide, are reportedly expected to hold talks over the weekend with Ukrainian officials and the French, German, and British national security advisors over proposals for a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Thailand-Cambodia border clashes

Monitoring developments along Thai-Cambodian border after renewed deadly clashes resulted in at least 23 deaths – 11 civilians in Cambodia as well as 9 soldiers and 3 civilians in Thailand. More than 700,000 people have been displaced on both sides of the border as warring parties continue to accuse each other of attacks with heavy weapons.

Northern Japan rocked by strong tremors

Monitoring ground situation as northern Japan has been rocked by recurring strong tremors this week. Authorities earlier warned of strong tremors this week.