Diary

ISTANBUL (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):

Security situation in Aleppo countryside

Security situation in eastern Aleppo countryside, Syria, after more residents evacuated the Deir Hafir area via dangerous secondary and agricultural routes ahead of an expected military operation against the terrorist organization YPG/SDF. The group has blocked residents from leaving the region through the designated humanitarian corridor.

Israel’s Gaza ceasefire breaches

Israeli forces frequent attacks across the Gaza Strip, causing civilian casualties, destruction of infrastructure, and displacement.

Expected first administrative directives by National Committee for the Administration of Gaza

The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, a 15-member body of Palestinian experts, is expected to initiate its first set of administrative directives, a day after its head said the body has “officially” begun work to manage the enclave.

Ukrainian delegation heading to US

A Ukrainian delegation to head to the US for talks on post-war recovery and security guarantees, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Togo hosts Great Lakes talks on eastern DR Congo crisis

Togo will host a regional meeting in Lome focused on the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as part of efforts to promote de-escalation in the Great Lakes region. The talks, led by Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe, the African Union mediator for the Congo conflict, will address security, humanitarian concerns, and steps to advance a fragile peace process.

Italian premier visits South Korea

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni visits South Korea, in a first such trip by a European leader since President Lee Jae Myung took office last June.