Diary

ISTANBUL (AA) – Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, July 3, 2025 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):

Expected Gaza ceasefire deal

Developments after Hamas confirmed it got proposals from mediators Egypt and Qatar aimed at reaching Gaza ceasefire deal after US President Donald Trump said Israel has agreed to “necessary conditions” for 60-day ceasefire, urging Hamas to accept the deal.

Hamas’ official response to the proposals and Israel’s confirmation of Trump’s announcement will be closely tracked along with statements from mediators Egypt, Qatar, and the US, including Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff.

Israel’s escalating genocide in Gaza amid humanitarian catastrophe

Intensifying Israeli genocide in the Gaza Strip characterized by daily shootings of Palestinian civilians, including at food distribution centers, amid a worsening humanitarian crisis and rapidly spreading meningitis outbreak.

Casualty counts from Gaza’s Health Ministry and medics, airstrikes, and the targeting of civilian infrastructure will be followed along with responses from human rights groups.

The rapid spread of a meningitis outbreak adds urgency to the crisis, and we will provide updates on its toll.

Reactions to Iran’s suspension of IAEA cooperation

International reactions and Iranian statements after President Masoud Pezeshkian announced suspension of his country’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Statements from global powers like the US, EU, and Russia on the decision will be followed along with further statements from Iranian officials and IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi’s response.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is heading a visit by the College of Commissioners

Commissioners to mark the beginning of Denmark’s presidency of the Council of the European Union. This visit follows the tradition of the commission traveling to the country assuming the rotating presidency.

China's top diplomat visits Germany

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit Germany as part of weeklong European tour. He is to meet with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul for the eighth round of the China-Germany Strategic Dialogue on Diplomacy and Security. They plan to discuss bilateral relations and international issues during talks in Berlin.

Release of report by UN rapporteur on occupied Palestinian territories

Francesca Albanese, special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, will launch her latest report, From economy of occupation to economy of genocide, at press briefing in Geneva.

Launch of Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket to International Space Station

Russian Space Corporation to launch Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket with the Progress MS-31 cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station. The ship carries over 2.5 tons of cargo, including food supplies for the Russian ISS crew and equipment for scientific experiments. Eurasia desk to follow developments via official statements, media reports, and live broadcast, when available.

Trump’s Iowa visit

President Donald Trump to visit Des Moines, Iowa to mark one-year countdown to America's 250th birthday.

Before departing, he is expected to speak with reporters.

Assault on Muslim woman

National Council of Canadian Muslims and members of the Muslim community will hold press conference on an assault on a Muslim woman outside of a local restaurant in Oshawa, Ontario.

The assault on the woman included pulling off her hijab and stomping on her head.

South Korea’s president holds 1st formal news conference

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung holding his first formal news conference, also marking 30 days in office. Lee was elected on June 3 in snap polls and is set to address broad range of issues, including Trump tariffs, livelihoods, domestic economy, diplomacy and security, and ties with North Korea.

New Thai Cabinet takes oath of office

New Thai Cabinet members took oath of office amid turmoil in government after Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was suspended over a leaked audio linked to a border dispute with Cambodia. The Cabinet reshuffle became necessary after the exit of a key ally of the ruling coalition. Paetongtarn has assumed role as new minister of culture while as Suriya Juangroongruangkit is acting prime minister.

Japan upper house election campaign begins

Campaign begins for July 20 elections for Japan’s upper house. 125 seats are up for grabs out of 248 total. The campaign is expected to focus on rising prices and political fund scandal as well as ties with the US in light of tariff issue. Ruling coalition the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior partner Komeito likely to struggle to retain majority in the upper house, mirroring its loss in lower house elections last year.

THE ECONOMY

Turkish inflation

TurkStat to release consumer inflation figures for June. In May, the consumer price index eased to 35.41% annually and to 1.53% monthly. Markets expect annual inflation to slow further to 35.2% in June.

US non-farm employment

US to announce non-farm payrolls figures for June. In May, the payrolls were at 139,000. Markets expect them to fall to 129,000 in June. The country will also release unemployment rate for June.

US initial jobless claims

US to share initial jobless claims figures for last week. In the previous week, the claims were down 10,000 to 236,000.

OECD inflation

Paris-based economic organization to share consumer inflation figures for its area.

All stories will be covered via online reports.

SPECIAL REPORTS

‘Silent killer’: Experts warn of deadly summer as scorching heat grips world

Report on the heat waves gripping Europe, US, and other parts of the globe, with a focus on what lies ahead for the summer amid intensifying climate extremes.

Story presents latest data and projections from meteorological agencies and climate monitoring bodies, with experts sharing their views on the probability of increased mortality due to heat-related illnesses and offering advice on measures people can take during heat waves.

Report includes insights from Garyfallos Konstantinoudis, lecturer at Imperial College London’s Grantham Institute for Climate Change; Vikki Thompson, climate scientist at the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute; and Josh Foster, lecturer in environmental physiology at King’s College London.

EXPLAINER – South Africa’s coalition government is in crisis, but will it collapse?

Report on the growing cracks within South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) – which recently marked one year in power – as the Democratic Alliance (DA), the coalition’s second-largest partner, threatens to walk away.

Story breaks down causes of the rift between the DA and President Cyril Ramaphosa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC), including firings of Cabinet ministers and allegations of ANC-linked corruption.

Report explores possible outcomes – from a new coalition with radical parties to a minority government or early elections – and the implications of each scenario, with insights from South African academic Dirk Kotze and political analysts Dale McKinley and Edwin Yingi.