Diary

ISTANBUL (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

- Deteriorating situation in Gaza amid persisting Israeli blockade

Deepening starvation across the Gaza Strip, driven by Israel’s ongoing siege and compounded by ineffective aid distribution, which has caused multiple deaths, including among children. The situation has sparked widespread international condemnation and urgent calls to end the blockade and reach a ceasefire.

- ⁠Gaza ceasefire, swap deal talks

Efforts to break a deadlock in indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas over a Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange. Israel is said to have submitted a new document to mediators in an effort to revive the stalled talks.

- ⁠Lebanese state’s monopoly over arms

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun said a memorandum submitted to the US side, following “substantial amendments,” calls for an immediate halt to Israeli attacks as a fundamental condition for ensuring that arms are held solely by the state.

- Tropical storm approaches Japanese capital

Japanese authorities warned that severe tropical storm Krosa is expected to hit the Kanto region, which includes the capital Tokyo. The storm to likely bring high waves and heavy rainfall, potentially causing flooding and landslides.

- Iranian president visits Pakistan

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian pays two-day official visit to Pakistan. Pezeshkian to holds talks with Pakistani leadership including President Asif Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Bilateral ties and regional as well as global issues are expected to be discussed.

- South Korea’s ruling party elects new president

South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party holds leadership election, two months after snap polls to elect president. Former DP leader Lee Jae Myung became the president after his predecessor Yoon Suk Yeol was ousted from office over his failed martial law bid.