Diary

ISTANBUL (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):

Situation in Sudan

Latest situation in Sudan as local organizations reported the death of 23 children from acute malnutrition in South Kordofan over the past month as 1,700 more are suffering from severe hunger in Tawila displacement camp in North Darfur amid ongoing conflict between the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese army.

⁠Gaza ceasefire breaches by Israel

Israeli breaches of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip – marked by civilian killings and the expansion of Israeli army-controlled zones, widening the yellow line. More people are expected to flee as the army expanded into areas it had previously withdrawn from under the ceasefire agreement.

Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

The Israeli army near-daily air raids in southern Lebanon, allegedly targeting Hezbollah members and infrastructure after the Health Ministry said that at least 331 people have been killed and 945 injured by Israeli fire since a ceasefire agreement took effect in November 2024.

⁠G20 leaders’ summit to begin in Johannesburg

The G20 summit kicks off in Johannesburg, where global economic issues, geopolitical tensions, and energy security are expected to dominate the agenda.

The summit is expected to host leaders from member countries, the EU and the African Union, but no US official will attend, as President Donald Trump citing alleged “human rights abuses” against white Afrikaner population in South Africa.

Russia will be represented by Maxim Oreshkin, deputy chief of staff of the Presidential Executive Office, who will lead the country’s delegation amid strained ties with several G20 members over the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is in South Africa to attend the summit, as well as the sessions held within the scope of the summit and the dinner to be hosted in honor of the leaders.

European leaders attend G20 leaders’ summit

European leaders, including those from France, Germany, Italy, and the UK, along with EU officials, will attend the G20 summit in Johannesburg, which is expected to focus on global economic challenges, geopolitical tensions, and energy security.

Discussions are also expected on the 28-point plan proposed by US President Donald Trump to end the ongoing war in Ukraine, with close attention on the participation and reactions of European leaders.

Military developments in Russia-Ukraine war

Developments along the Russia-Ukraine frontline will be closely followed as heavy drone and missile attacks continued throughout the week.

Ukraine reported one of the largest combined barrages in recent months, including strikes on Ternopil, Lviv, and Kharkiv regions, while Russia claimed it targeted military-industrial and energy infrastructure using long-range precision weapons.

Russian forces pressed advances near Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, with localized assaults also reported around Kupiansk and the southern Zaporizhzhia front.

Kyiv, meanwhile, continued talks with the US on the acquisition of Tomahawk missiles and announced increased air defense deployments amid intensified Russian attacks on energy sites.

Diplomatic tensions between China, Japan

Diplomatic tensions between Beijing and Tokyo following remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who said that any Chinese attack on Taiwan would trigger Japan’s “collective self-defense,” – comments that drew strong criticism from China.

Takaichi and Chinese Premier Li Qiang are in Johannesburg for G20 summit, but their bilateral meeting is unlikely.