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ANKARA (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

Iran’s top security official to visit Oman

Ali Larijani, head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, is set to visit Oman's capital Muscat, just days after the resumption of nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington under Omani mediation.

Reactions to Israeli Cabinet measures on West Bank

Reactions following the Israeli Security Cabinet's decision to approve measures aimed at reshaping the legal and civil framework in the occupied West Bank, aimed at expanding the unlawful annexation of the territory.

New ambassadors presenting credentials to Turkish President Erdogan

Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will separately welcome new ambassadors of Italy, Argentina, and Qatar, who will present their diplomatic credentials.

Türkiye-Kyrgyztan talks

Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus to welcome his Kyrgyz counterpart Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu in the capital Ankara, where they will hold talks to discuss bilateral relations.

They are also expected to hold a news conference.

Developments after resignation of UK premier’s director of communications

Political developments in the UK following Tim Allan’s resignation on Monday as director of communications for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, just a day after the premier's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney stepped down amid the Mandelson scandal tied to new Epstein revelations.

Romanian foreign minister visits UK

Romania's Foreign Minister Oana Toiu visits Britain, which includes bilateral talks with UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper in London and an address at the University of Oxford.

Germany to unveil study on violence

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt and Federal Criminal Police Office President Holger Munch will present findings from a survey, titled Life Situation, Safety and Strain in Everyday Life. The report examines unreported violent incidents in Germany. The findings will inform decisions to protect women, men, and children from violence.

Epstein revelations-related developments across Europe

Statements and political developments in European nations after the latest documents were released in relation to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The US Justice Department recently released more than 3 million pages, 2,000 videos, and 180,000 images related to Epstein under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed into law by US President Donald Trump last November.

Developments amid 3-day visit by US vice president to Armenia, Azerbaijan

Developments on the part of Baku and Yerevan will be followed as US Vice President JD Vance visits Armenia and Azerbaijan. Vance arrived in Armenia on Feb. 9, where he met with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and signed a joint statement on cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy. He is also set to visit Azerbaijan, where he is expected to meet with President Ilham Aliyev.

Russian foreign minister to speak on occasion of Diplomatic Workers' Day, meet with senior lawmaker

Russia's top diplomat Sergey Lavrov to address Foreign Ministry staff for Diplomatic Workers' Day and meet with the head of the lower chamber of parliament to prepare for his 2025 diplomatic results report, which is to be delivered on Feb. 11.

Kazakh president to summarize results of government’s work in 2025

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is scheduled to chair a meeting with the government in Astana to review and summarize the country's socio-economic and administrative results for 2025.

Trump to take part in 3 separate events at White House

US President Trump will hold separate signing and policy events at the Oval Office, followed by a private dinner, also at the White House. All three events are scheduled to take place behind closed doors, though Trump has in the past opened similar events to reporters later on.

In the afternoon, a pre-recorded TV interview with Trump is expected to air on broadcaster Fox Business.

US House Rules Committee to weigh elections bill SAVE America Act considered

The US House of Representatives Committee on Rules will meet to consider a Republican-backed elections bill that would require voters to present proof of citizenship in person to register, as well as a photo ID to cast a ballot. The bill is known as the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.

Unredacted Epstein files open to US lawmakers

Following reactions from US lawmakers after the Department of Justice made available to them unredacted versions of documents related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

UN Security Council to discuss South Sudan

The UN Security Council will hold an open briefing on the situation in South Sudan and the work of the UN Mission in South Sudan. Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix is expected to brief on Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ latest 90-day report on developments in the country from mid-October to mid-January. The interim chairperson of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission, retired Maj. Gen. George Aggrey Owinow, is also expected to brief.

Colombia's investigation into alleged war crimes

Ongoing investigation in Colombia into alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity by 22 former rebel commanders of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The investigation is being conducted by the Special Jurisdiction for Peace mechanism.

Acting Venezuelan president to deliver remarks

Interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez will deliver remarks on current issues at the Miraflores Presidential Palace in the capital Caracas.

Humanitarian, energy crunch in Cuba

Developments in Cuba as the country is experiencing a severe humanitarian and energy crisis, described by international observers and the UN as being on the brink of “collapse.” Conditions in the country have deteriorated amid escalating US pressure following a military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro last month.

China's top diplomat addresses maiden meeting of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi addresses the maiden meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in the southern city of Guangzhou. China is the host of the forum this year.

Developments in Japan, Thailand after general elections

Developments following the general elections held in Japan and Thailand.

Israel’s Herzog continues Australia trip

Israeli President Isaac Herzog continues his official trip to Australia amid demand for his accountability over his role in the Gaza genocide.

THE ECONOMY

Turkish industrial production

TurkStat to release monthly industrial production data for December. In November, the production rose 2.4% on a yearly basis.

US retail sales

The US is set to release monthly retail sales data for December. In November, the retail trade rose 0.6% on a monthly basis. The markets expect a 0.4% increase for December.

SPECIAL REPORTS

What Takaichi’s election win means for Japan and its allies

Report on the implications of Japan’s snap general elections, where Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party secured a historic supermajority, signaling a potential shift toward more assertive security and foreign policies.

The story examines Takaichi’s plans to raise defense spending, revisit Japan’s pacifist constitution, and adopt a more “bullish, aggressive” stance toward China, while navigating complex relations with the US and considering partnerships with countries like India, Australia, and the UK.

The report features comments from Japanese and regional experts Saul Takahashi and Einar Tangen on the strategic challenges Takaichi faces in balancing domestic expectations with regional security ambitions.

Domino effect: How EU deal triggered US-India trade pact

Report on the recently concluded trade deal between the US and India, examining its impact, feasibility, and the motivations behind the deal.

The story explores how the pact was spurred by India’s recent free trade deal with the EU, with analysts saying it pushed the Trump administration to pursue its own agreement with New Delhi. It also details concerns over strategic autonomy, energy, and agriculture sensitivities, trade diversification efforts, and the potential impact on global trade.

The report features insights from M. K. Venu, founding editor of The Wire, and Scott Lucas, professor of international politics at University College Dublin, who highlight the uncertainty of the agreement and the geopolitical drivers behind Washington’s push.

INTERVIEW - UN rapporteur warns of erosion in rules-based order

Interview with UN special rapporteur Margaret Satterthwaite on growing strains in the post-World War II rules-based order, warning that weakening respect for international law could leave smaller countries more vulnerable and divide the world into “the powerful and the powerless.”

Satterthwaite explains how international norms are increasingly used as instruments of pressure rather than protection, citing sanctions targeting judges, selective compliance with trade and human rights laws, and challenges to court rulings, while insisting that the ICJ and ICC still retain meaningful authority.

She urges states that value international law to take a more assertive leadership role and defend the rules-based system before its erosion becomes irreversible.