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ISTANBUL (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, June 22, 2025 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

⁠Israel and Iran exchange strikes and threats for 10th day amid growing escalation

Israel and Iran continue to exchange attacks for the 10th consecutive day, while the situation in the region further deteriorated after US President Donald Trump announced Sunday that American forces carried out "very successful" airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, amid growing fears of a broader conflict in the region.

The conflict between Israel and Iran is expected to escalate further as military actions continue. International efforts for de-escalation and diplomacy may face significant challenges amid ongoing hostilities.

Famine deepens in Gaza amid Israeli blockade and rising casualties of aid seekers

The developments as Gaza faces a worsening famine amid Israeli blockade that restricts essential food supplies. Aid seekers attempting to deliver relief have been increasingly targeted, resulting in casualties and hampering humanitarian efforts.

The humanitarian crisis is expected to intensify unless urgent international intervention eases the blockade. Continued violence against aid workers threatens to further isolate Gaza’s vulnerable population.

51st session of OIC foreign ministers' council to conclude in Istanbul

The 51st Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), hosted by Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Istanbul, is set to conclude.

Putin to take part in events, marking Nazi Germany invasion of Russia in 1941

Russian President Vladimir Putin to take part in the events marking the 84th anniversary of the beginning of Nazi Germany invasion of the former USSR, called in Russia the Great Patriotic War.

Putin to take part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and also to meet with editors of the federal lineup of history textbooks for grades 5 to 11 of secondary schools, as well as vocational schools.

Angola to host 17th US-Africa Business Summit

Angola, in collaboration with the US trade association Corporate Council on Africa, to host 17th US-Africa Business Summit in the capital Luanda through Wednesday. The event is expected to gather more than 1,500 delegates, including African presidents, leaders, and ministers, as well as US government officials.

Singapore's premier makes maiden trip to China

Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pays an official visit to China, marking his first trip to the country since taking office in May 2024. The visit follows the People’s Action Party’s recent electoral victory and is expected to focus on strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation. He is also expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang.

South Korean trade minister visits US for tariff negotiations

South Korea’s Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo visits the US for tariff negotiations. Yeo is expected to meet with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.