Diary

ISTANBUL (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, July 20, 2025 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):

⁠Security, humanitarian situation in southern Syria’s Suwayda amid ceasefire

Security forces were deployed within the administrative boundaries of Suwayda province in southern Syria to ensure the implementation of a ceasefire aimed at ending clashes between Bedouin tribes and Druze groups.

New Freedom Flotilla vessel sails to Gaza to break Israeli blockade

New Freedom Flotilla Coalition boat, Handala, is expected to depart from Italian port Gallipoli Sunday for Gaza with the aim of breaking Israel's illegal blockade and delivering humanitarian aid.

Humanitarian situation in Gaza amid continued Israeli blockade

Gaza is witnessing an unprecedented destruction, collapse of health system and shortage of supplies due to the policies pursued by Israel as part of its war on the enclave since October 2023.

President Erdogan's visit to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will attend inauguration and groundbreaking ceremonies in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. He will also participate in a ceremony at the Ataturk Monument in Lefkosa and the official event marking July 20 Peace and Freedom Day.

Mongolian president to visit Kyrgyzstan

Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh to undertake a four-day visit to Kyrgyzstan. He is expected to meet his Kyrgyz counterpart Sadyr Japarov, as well as a number of other key officials, including the speaker of the Kyrgyz parliament, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu. A package of documents aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation is expected to be signed during the visit.

Japan holds upper house elections

Japan holds legislative election for 125 upper house seats. More than 104 million people are registered for the election taking place between 7 am and 8 pm (2200GMT Saturday to 1100GMT Sunday), local time.

Pakistani foreign minister flies to New York for UN Security Council meeting

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar flies to New York for a UN Security Council meeting. He will preside over the quarterly open debate at the council on the “Situation in the Middle East including the Palestinian Question.” He is also expected to have several bilateral engagements with his counterparts while in the US besides meeting senior UN officials.

Filipino president visits US for tariff talks

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. travels to the US to meet President Donald Trump as the Southeast Asian nation faces 20% tariffs on exports to the world’s largest economy. The two are also expected to discuss security situation in the Asia-Pacific as Manila is oldest military ally of Washington in the region.