Diary

ANKARA (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):

Worsening humanitarian situation in Sudan amid RSF attacks on civilians

Developments in the field and the humanitarian plight in Sudan’s Darfur and Kordofan regions as the Rapid Support Forces agrees to a Quartet-backed cease-fire, but its attacks on civilians persist. Khartoum maintains that any negotiations must hinge on the RSF’s withdrawal from occupied areas and its exclusion from future political participation.

More prisoner exchanges and aid monitoring in Gaza under ceasefire deal

More remains of Israeli hostages are expected to be handed over by Hamas under the Gaza ceasefire agreement, alongside the release of Palestinian bodies and prisoners amid monitoring of aid delivery into the Strip.

Trump to host Hungarian prime minister

US President Donald Trump is expected to host Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the White House for talks. This will be Orban’s first bilateral meeting with Trump since the US president retook office in January. He is expected to press Trump for an exemption from Washington’s sanctions on countries importing Russian oil. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will also attend the talks.

Trump will later depart the White House for Palm Beach, Florida, where his Mar-a-Lago resort is located, possibly speaking to reporters while traveling.

Mexican president to host French counterpart

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to host her French counterpart Emmanuel Macron at the National Palace in Mexico City. The two leaders are expected to hold a closed-door meeting following a reception. Sheinbaum has said discussions may include the repatriation of a historical artifact currently held by France, as well as economic ties, and a new Mexico-EU trade agreement, scheduled to take effect next year.

US defense chief to outline changes to defense acquisition

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will deliver a speech on changes to the country’s defense acquisition and arms transfer process at the National War College in Washington, DC.

Closing day of COP30 Leaders’ Summit

Two-day leaders’ summit, hosted by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, concludes in the city of Belem ahead of the UN COP30 climate conference. FAO Director-General QU Dongyu delivers a statement. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz also participates.

Syrian president’s 2-day visit to Brazil

The second and last day of Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s visit to Brazil. He is the first Syrian president to attend a UN climate conference.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson to hold weekly press briefing

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova to hold a press briefing in Moscow on current issues of foreign policy.

Philippines searches for missing people as typhoon moves to Vietnam

Authorities and local people continue search for dozens of people went missing due to Typhoon Kalmaegi, which now moves to Vietnam. Nearly a dozen regions in the Philippines have been affected as number of deceased and missing people rises to 241.

THE ECONOMY

German trade balance

Destatis to release monthly foreign trade statistics for September. In August, the country posted a trade surplus of $19.9B.

SPECIAL REPORTS

COP30: What to expect from crucial UN climate conference

Report on the key priorities and expectations for the upcoming COP30 climate summit in Brazil.

The story outlines main focus areas such as establishing a global goal on adaptation, submission of updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, and addressing the ongoing shortfall in climate finance. It also highlights the impact of US withdrawal from climate action efforts and how limited participation of world leaders could impact the significance of this year’s summit.

The report includes interviews with Katherine Browne, research fellow and team leader for International Climate Risk and Adaptation at the Stockholm Environment Institute, and Chris Aylett, a research fellow at the Environment and Society Center at UK think tank Chatham House.

Africa at COP30: Hard-hit continent demands world walk the talk

Report outlining Africa’s priorities and expectations ahead of COP30 in Brazil.

The story highlights Africa’s collective call for increased adaptation funding, fair access to green technology, and a just energy transition that supports jobs and sustainable industrialization. It draws on a report by Kenya-based think tank Power Shift Africa, which urges richer nations to move beyond pledges and deliver concrete climate finance commitments.

The report also examines Africa’s push for accountability in global climate finance, reform of trade rules seen as discriminatory toward developing nations, and formal recognition of Africa’s special circumstances as it bears worsening climate impacts despite contributing the least to emissions.

COP30: Tanzania’s mangrove revival offers hope in climate fight

Report on how Tanzania’s community-led mangrove restoration is redefining coastal resilience and aims to serve as an example for talks at COP30.

The story follows grassroots efforts in Tanzania’s Rufiji region, where local men and women plant mangrove seedlings to shield their homes from rising seas and restore one of East Africa’s largest mangrove ecosystems. It examines how these projects are helping Tanzania meet its climate goals while fueling debate over who benefits from emerging blue carbon finance schemes.

The report has comments for various experts and officials, including environmental scientist Amina Kibola and Frida Bryson of Blue Carbon Tanzania, who highlight both the ecological and economic stakes at risk.