Diary

ISTANBUL (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

Legal and humanitarian status of international activists detained by Israeli forces in Gaza aid ship

Developments regarding foreign nationals from the Freedom Flotilla vessel Handala who have refused deportation and were taken into Israeli custody. The Israeli Adalah legal center said five of the activists were already deported or will soon be deported to their home countries. Most of the remaining activists have launched an open-ended hunger strike in protest.

Hunger crisis in Gaza Strip amid ongoing Israeli blockade

The latest situation in the Gaza Strip as the hunger crisis continues due to the continued Israeli blockade and poor aid distribution. At least 600 aid trucks are needed to fulfill the needs of the 2.4 million Gaza population, according to the Palestinian authorities.

Jordan’s king to meet German chancellor in Berlin

Jordanian King Abdullah II to hold talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz during his working visit to Germany to discuss the latest regional developments and ways to enhance bilateral relations, according to the Royal Hashemite Court.

Turkish president to meet Kazakh counterpart

Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will welcome his Kazakh counterpart Kassym-Jomart Tokayev with an official ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, and they will attend the fifth meeting of the Türkiye-Kazakhstan High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council.

The two leaders will discuss bilateral relations and global issues. Following a signing ceremony for several agreements, Erdogan and Tokayev are expected to hold a news conference.

Trump expected to meet Scottish First Minister Swinney

US President Donald Trump concludes his five-day visit to Scotland, with stops in Turnberry and Aberdeen. He is expected to meet with Scottish First Minister John Swinney.

IPU conference

The Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, organized by the global organization of national parliaments, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), in close collaboration with the UN, will take place on July 29-31 in Geneva. Turkish parliament speaker Numan Kurtulmus will also attend the event.

Trump's remarks on reducing 50-day Ukraine ceasefire deadline

Reactions from Moscow and Kyiv will be followed as US President Trump said he will reduce the 50-day deadline he set for Moscow to reach a ceasefire deal with Ukraine. Earlier this month, Trump threatened to impose 100% secondary tariffs on Russia if a deal on ending the war in Ukraine is not reached within 50 days.

Implementation deadline ends for DR Congo-M23 declaration inked in Doha

Developments and statements to be monitored as the deadline expires for implementing the Doha-brokered declaration of principles between the Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels, risking the collapse of the Qatari-mediated peace process.

UN conference to operationalize two-state solution for Israel, Palestine

The UN will continue High-Level International Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, which began Monday. Ministers convene in the morning and hold a wrap-up session on the work being conducted by working groups.

Rubio to speak at America250 dinner event

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will deliver remarks at a dinner event to be held to mark the 250th anniversary of the nation, which will be next year.

Senate committee briefing on Iran strikes

The US Senate Committee on Armed Services to receive a briefing on “Operation Midnight Hammer,” the name given to the June strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. The briefing will be closed to the press.​​​​​​​

Thai-Cambodia ceasefire in effect after deadly border crisis

A ceasefire is in effect after a border crisis between Thailand and Cambodia that killed over two dozen people. Some 300,000 people have been displaced after the two Southeast Asian nations fought over the disputed territory.

Indonesian president hosts Malaysian premier for annual talks

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto hosts Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Jakarta for their annual meeting. The two sides will discuss bilateral ties, regional issues, the Israeli war on Gaza, and US tariffs, among other issues.

THE ECONOMY

US consumer confidence

The Conference Board to release consumer confidence index figures for the US for June. In May, the confidence fell 5.4 points to 93.

SPECIAL REPORTS

INTERVIEW - Israel's Gaza starvation campaign ‘one of the worst, if not the worst’ in 21st century: Ex-UN rapporteur

Interview with Michael Lynk, the former UN special rapporteur for Palestinian territories, on Israel’s forced starvation campaign in Gaza.

Lynk denounces Israel’s deliberate policy of driving Palestinians to death and desperation with hunger, calling it one of the worst such incidents – if not the worst – in the 21st century.

The former UN rapporteur stresses the need for immediate international action to halt Israel’s genocidal war and allow the entry of essential aid into Gaza.

Rising temperatures, rising trauma: How climate change is fueling a mental health crisis

Report exploring climate change’s impact on mental health, with recent reports showing an increasingly growing footprint.

The story explains the psychological impact of extreme weather events such as heat waves, floods, and wildfires, highlighting how they affect a range of mental health indicators, leading to increased stress, depression, and anxiety.

The report includes comments from Neil Jennings of The Grantham Institute for Climate Change, and Dorina Cadar, the director of the Cognitive Epidemiology, Dementia, and Ageing Research lab.

NEW MEDIA

VIDEO - Interview with Michael Lynk, the former UN special rapporteur for Palestinian territories, about Israel’s ongoing genocidal war and forced starvation campaign in Gaza.