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ISTANBUL (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

Developments surrounding Israeli attack on Gaza journalists

International and regional reactions and steps over deadly Israeli attacks on southern Gaza’s Khan Younis, where six journalists were killed in two separate strikes.

Israeli Cabinet to weigh response to Gaza ceasefire proposal as captives’ families urge mass protests

Israel's Security Cabinet is expected to convene Tuesday to discuss the response to the Palestinian group Hamas’ approval of the mediators’ proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, in addition to reviewing the Israeli army’s plan to occupy Gaza City. Meanwhile, families of Israeli captives are set to hold mass protests on Tuesday to pressure Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to accept an agreement that would secure the captives’ release and end the ongoing war on the enclave.

US envoys and Senator Graham in Lebanon for talks on Hezbollah disarmament

Developments and statements surrounding the visit of US envoys Thomas Barrack and Morgan Ortagus, together with senior Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, to Lebanon, to hold meetings with key Lebanese officials, including President Joseph Aoun, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.

The talks will focus on the US proposal to disarm the Lebanese group Hezbollah, a move that has stirred significant political debate within Lebanon and across the region.

German chancellor meets Canadian, Belgian premiers

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to hold separate meetings with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Belgian counterpart Bart De Wever. Both leaders are making their inaugural visits, with discussions set to focus on strengthening bilateral ties and exchanging perspectives on international security issues.

France, Germany, UK hold new round of nuclear talks with Iran

Iran and E3 countries -- France, Germany, and the UK -- reportedly to resume nuclear negotiations in Geneva, focusing on Tehran’s nuclear program and the lifting of sanctions. The three European countries previously announced their readiness to reimpose sanctions on Tehran over its nuclear program if it fails to resume talks by the end of August.

Turkish foreign minister's Ireland visit

Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is set to pay an official visit to Ireland.

Trump to hold Cabinet meeting

US President Donald Trump will hold a Cabinet meeting at the White House.

UN Security Council to hold urgent meeting on Nord Stream pipelines

The UN Security will hold an urgent meeting at Russia’s request over damage to the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 underwater gas pipelines in Baltic Sea in 2022. Moscow’s request follows the arrest of a Ukrainian man in Italy on suspicion of involvement in sabotaging the pipelines in September 2022.

US Democratic National Committee to consider Gaza resolutions

The Democratic National Committee’s Resolutions Committee will weigh competing measures on Israel’s war in Gaza at its summer meeting. One resolution calls for an arms embargo and suspension of US military aid, while the other simply urges a ceasefire.

Uzbek president, Jordanian king to hold talks in Samarkand

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to hold talks with visiting Jordanian King Abdullah II in the city of Samarkand. The agenda of the summit is expected to include developing bilateral cooperation, an exchange of views on the current international and regional issues. Following the talks, the Jordanian king is expected to embark on his two-day visit to neighboring Kazakhstan.

South Korean court to decide on arrest warrant against ex-premier

A court in South Korea likely to decide on whether to order the arrest of former Premier Han Duck-soo or not, over failed martial law bid on Dec. 3. Prosecutors accuse Han of aiding ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol in his bid to enforce martial law, by helping destroy official documents.

Trump’s summit with South Korean president likely to trigger reaction

The inaugural summit between US President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held in Washington, DC, on Monday is likely to trigger reactions in Seoul, as well as from regional nations, including China and Japan. North Korea also expected to issue a statement.

Australia expels Iranian ambassador

Developments as Australia expels Iran’s ambassador after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese claimed Tehran was behind antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne. Canberra has also suspended operations at its embassy in Tehran.

THE ECONOMY

US durable goods orders

US to release monthly durable goods orders figures for July. In June, the orders fell 9.4% month-on-month. The Conference Board will also release consumer confidence index figures for the US for August.

G20 international trade

The economic organization OECD to release international goods trade figures for the G20 countries for the second quarter. In the first quarter, the exports rose 2%, while imports increased 3.1% quarter-on-quarter.

SPECIAL REPORTS

FACTBOX - Which European politicians resigned over Israel’s Gaza war?

Report compiling resignations of major political figures in Europe over Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza.

The story presents an overview of ministers, parliamentarians, and other officials who have quit their positions or been forced to step down due to their stance against Israel’s deadly assault on the Palestinian enclave.

The report covers major European countries, including the UK, Spain, and the Netherlands, where Caspar Veldkamp recently resigned as foreign minister after failing to secure sanctions against Israel.

Deluge of disasters: Frequency and ferocity of floods rising due to climate crisis, scientists warn

Report examining how climate change is worsening flood disasters worldwide, with experts warning that floods will continue to grow more destructive until fossil fuel use is phased out.

The story highlights examples from Asia, Europe, and the Americas where torrential rains, flash floods, and monsoon surges have killed thousands in recent years, and explains how global warming is changing weather systems, increasing rainfall intensity, and amplifying locked-in weather extremes.

The report includes comments from John Marsham, professor of atmospheric science at Leeds University, and Carola Koenig, a reader at the Center for Flood Risk and Resilience at Brunel University.