Diary

ISTANBUL (AA) – Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):

INTERNATIONAL

Possible tsunamis, evacuations after powerful quake off Russia

Tsunami alerts in place across Pacific rim after massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake off eastern Russia — strongest in past decade — with alerts issued for dozens of countries across four continents.

MIDDLE EAST

Expanding famine in Gaza amid Israeli siege

Worsening and expanding famine across the Gaza Strip due to continued Israeli blockade and poor aid distribution, which is leading to surging numbers of deaths due to malnutrition, especially among children, drawing global condemnations and calls for action. Despite the entry of a trickle of aid trucks, at least 600 are needed to fulfill the needs of the 2.4 million Gaza population.

Israel’s continued detention of foreign activists from Gaza aid ship

Latest updates on international activists detained by Israeli forces aboard Freedom Flotilla ship Handala who refused deportation to their home countries. One of the detainees has been subjected to physical abuse by Israeli police, according to the coalition.

Reaction to Israel’s finance minister’s remarks on reoccupying Gazav

More international and regional reactions to Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's remarks saying Israel is “closer than ever” to reoccupying and resettling the Gaza Strip, amid reports of a new Israeli plan to seize parts of the territory nearly two decades after 2005 disengagement.

EUROPE

Briefing with Rawhi Fatooh, speaker of the Palestinian National Council, at the United Nations in Geneva.

Briefing with Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus at UN in Geneva

Palestine Action challenging legal ban - High court ruling

High court to rule on Palestine Action’s challenge of its government ban. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper in June announced ban after activists spraypainted planes at a Royal Air Force base, an act being investigated under counter-terrorism laws. The ban was passed earlier this month.

US

Trump to address health technology event

US President Donald Trump to deliver remarks at event on “Making Health Technology Great Again,” where he is likely to weigh in on current issues. (Mike – office – 4pm)

White House to address digital assets report

Senior US administration officials to unveil early view of Working Group on Digital Asset Markets’ recommendations on fostering digital financial technology leadership. (Mike – in field – 11am)

Rubio to host Egyptian counterpart

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to meet with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty at State Department.

US senator to force vote on barring sales of offensive arms to Israel

US Senate to hold vote on resolution prohibiting over $675 million sale of various munitions, assault rifles to Israel. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has vowed to force such votes in light of “daily civilian massacres and unfolding famine created by the Netanyahu government’s policies.”

Day 3 of UN conference on 2-state solution for Israel, Palestine

UN to 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. Remaining country representatives to deliver remarks at conference at UN headquarters in New York.

EURASIA

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman to hold weekly press briefing

In Moscow press briefing, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova expected to address ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and other international issues. Eurasia desk will not attend but will follow briefing via live broadcast.

Uzbek foreign minister to visit Kyrgyzstan

Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov to pay two-day official visit to Kyrgyzstan at the invitation of his Kyrgyz counterpart Jeenbek Kulubaev. During talks, the two plan to discuss issues of bilateral and multilateral cooperation. Eurasia desk to follow via official statements and media reports.

Moldovan president to convene Supreme Security Council

Moldovan President Maia Sandu to convene Supreme Security Council to discuss steps to combat information manipulation and foreign interference ahead of Sept. 28 parliamentary elections. Sandu expected to hold press conference following meeting.

ASIA-PACIFIC

Monitoring developments in Thai-Cambodian ceasefire

Monitoring developments in ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia after deadly border crisis which killed and injured dozens of people on both sides. Some 300,000 people have been displaced after the two Southeast Asian nations fought over disputed territory.

Chinese Foreign Ministry news conference

China’s Foreign Ministry to hold regular news conference in Beijing.

THE ECONOMY

Germany's GDP

Destatis to release gross domestic product (GDP) growth figures for second quarter. In the first quarter, German economy expanded 0.4% on a quarterly basis. Destatis will also release monthly retail trade figures for June.

Eurozone GDP

Eurostat to release GDP growth figures for second quarter. In the first quarter, the euro area's economy grew 0.6% compared to the previous quarter.

US GDP

US to announce to release GDP growth figures for the second quarter. In the first quarter, the country's economy shrank 0.5% on a quarterly basis.

US interest rate decision

Federal Reserve to announce interest rate decision. At the last meeting, the central bank kept the policy rate steady in the range of 4.25% to 4.5%.

SPECIAL REPORTS

Thailand-Cambodia clashes: Ceasefire for now, but what next?

Report on heightened tensions and deadly skirmishes along disputed Thailand-Cambodia border, examining the causes and impacts, particularly on the geopolitical level.

Story investigates resurgence of border violence between the two Southeast Asian nations, unpacking historical context, political ramifications on both sides, and broader regional implications.

Report includes interviews with Thai author and analyst Supalak Ganjanakhundee, Cambodian-based development advisor Digby James Wren, and International Crisis Group’s Southeast Asia analyst Matthew Wheeler.

‘We’re being pushed out’: Gentrification stirs outrage in Mexico City

Report on rising discontent over rapid gentrification in Mexico City that many residents say is displacing them and driving up housing costs.

Story details causes of the issue, including overtourism, short-term home rentals, and influx of people and businesses with higher purchasing power.

Report explores growing frustration among locals, highlighted by recent demonstration, with quotes from affected residents and interview with activist Carla Escofie on the broader gentrification crisis facing the city.​​​​​​​