Diary

ISTANBUL (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

Updates over trapped fighters in southern Gaza with possible prisoner-body exchange under ceasefire deal

Developments surrounding the fate of trapped fighters in southern Gaza’s Rafah, amid prospects of recovering more Israeli captives’ remains and a possible exchange involving Palestinian prisoners or bodies under Gaza ceasefire deal.

US, Syrian presidents to meet at the White House

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is expected to meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House, marking the first visit by a Syrian president to the White House in 80 years.

Sharaa arrived in Washington, DC, on Sunday for the bilateral meeting at the White House, currently scheduled to be behind closed doors.

Damascus said the visit, which comes after the US State Department lifted sanctions on Sharaa last week, is likely to take up several topics, with significant focus on the lifting of economic sanctions and reconstruction of post-war Syria. US Special Envoy Tom Barrack said Sharaa is expected to sign an agreement on joining the US-led coalition against the ISIS (Daesh) terror group.

Developments in Sudan amid ongoing RSF attacks on civilians

Humanitarian and field situation in Sudan’s Darfur and Kordofan amid reports of hundreds of bodies of civilians buried in mass graves and others burned by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in El-Fasher city in western Sudan.

US Special Envoy to Middle East Witkoff, Trump advisor Kushner to visit Israel

US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and Trump's advisor Jared Kushner are expected to visit Israel to discuss the transition to the second phase of the US president's Gaza ceasefire plan.

Lebanese president to visit Bulgaria

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to visit Bulgaria’s capital Sofia, in response to an invitation from Bulgarian President Rumen Radev.

Developments in Eurasia regarding stalled diplomatic efforts amid ongoing Ukraine war

Developments notably on the part of Moscow and Kyiv, as US-led negotiations to end the over three-and-a-half-year Russia-Ukraine war have largely stalled over the past weeks.

While a planned summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Trump in Budapest was cancelled last month, Moscow and Kyiv continue to trade accusations over airstrikes on each other's energy facilities, among other issues.

Philippines braces for another typhoon

Super Typhoon Fung-wong, locally known as Uwan, is expected to make landfall in the Philippines, with more than a million people evacuated. Fung-wong comes days after an earlier storm, Kalmaegi, killed at least 224 people, with 109 others still missing.

Spanish king to make maiden trip to China

Spanish King Felipe VI pays a four-day maiden trip to China. He is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing before traveling to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province.

Chinese Foreign Ministry to hold briefing in Beijing

China’s Foreign Ministry to hold briefing in Beijing. Issues of ongoing trade-related developments and regional issues are expected to be addressed during the news conference.

Türkiye-US diplomatic engagement

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will hold talks in Washington, DC.

Turkish president's agenda

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit Anitkabir in Ankara, the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of the Republic of Türkiye.

He will then attend the commemoration ceremony to be held at the Ataturk Supreme Council for Culture, Language and History on the 87th anniversary of the passing of Ataturk.

Erdogan will also chair the Executive Board Meeting of his Justice and Development (AK) Party at the party's headquarters. Statements are expected.

Statements are expected as part of the president's agenda.

THE ECONOMY

Türkiye's industrial production

TurkStat to release monthly industrial production data for September. In August, the production declined 5.7% on a monthly basis.

OECD household income growth

The Paris-based economic organization to share household income growth figures for its area.

SPECIAL REPORTS

COP30: Europe under pressure as disasters test climate action credibility

Report examining Europe’s climate action credibility as the region heads to COP30 amid escalating disasters and unmet promises.

The story explores how record heat waves, deadly floods, and rising economic losses have undermined Europe’s image as a global climate leader, creating what experts call a “credibility crisis.” It also explains how the bloc’s current Nationally Determined Contribution falls short of the 1.5C goal.

The report includes an interview with Chiara Martinelli, director of Climate Action Network Europe, who argues that the EU must restore trust through stronger commitments and that Europe’s leadership will hinge on whether it can “unite behind a clear vision” and match its rhetoric with resources.

COP30: South Asia seeks unity, finance and shared governance for climate resilience

Report outlining South Asian countries’ key priorities and expectations for COP30 in Brazil.

The story highlights the region’s urgent need for climate finance, stronger transboundary ecosystem governance, and regional coordination to tackle escalating climate impacts. It explores how South Asian nations – among the world’s most climate-vulnerable – view COP30 as a crucial test of global commitment to adaptation and loss-and-damage funding.

The report features insights from Zakir Hossain Khan, chief executive of the Change Initiative think tank, who underscores the importance of collective regional strategy and warns that underperformance at COP30 could jeopardize long-term climate resilience across South Asia.

Sanctions to stability: What Syrian president’s visit means for ties with US

Report on Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s landmark visit to Washington, which analysts and experts say signals a major shift in US-Syria relations.

The story examines how Sharaa’s White House meeting with President Donald Trump marks the highest-level US-Syria engagement in over a decade, with discussions expected to focus on lifting remaining sanctions, Syria’s integration into the US-led anti-ISIS coalition, and regional stability. It also addresses ongoing negotiations to integrate the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) terrorist group into state institutions and regional tensions due to Israel’s aggressive actions.

The report includes insights from James Jeffrey, a former US special representative for Syria during Trump’s first term, and Omer Ozkizilcik, a non-resident fellow at the Atlantic Council.