Diary

ANKARA (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

Security situation in Syria’s Aleppo

Security developments a day after the Syrian Army announced it detected the arrival of new armed groups linked to the YPG/SDF terror group and remnants of the former regime in eastern Aleppo’s countryside.

Pakistani president visits Bahrain

Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari, accompanied by a high-level delegation, set to pay an official visit to Bahrain from Jan. 13 - 16.

Zardari is scheduled to meet with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, with talks focusing on bilateral, regional, and international issues of mutual interest.

Anti-government demonstrations in Iran

Developments over anti-government demonstrations in Iran entering a third week amid deep economic grievances, as pro-government rallies were held Monday in several areas across the country.

EU foreign policy chief visits Berlin

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas will meet with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius in Berlin for talks on European defense plans and continued support for Ukraine. A joint press statement will follow their discussions.

King of Spain to visit Versailles with French president

Spain’s King Felipe VI is scheduled to pay a rare official visit to the Palace of Versailles, accompanied by French President Emmanuel Macron, marking the first such visit by a Spanish monarch in more than a century.

The trip coincides with an exhibition on the Grand Dauphin, an ancestor of the Spanish king, and is expected to carry symbolic and diplomatic significance for Franco-Spanish relations.

Polish president visits UK

Poland's President Karol Nawrocki pays a two-day working visit to Britain, where he is expected to have talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss bilateral ties, as well as the Russia-Ukraine war.

Greenland’s minister attends event in London

Naaja Nathanielsen, Greenland’s minister for industry, raw materials, mining, energy, law enforcement and equality, addresses a meeting organized by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Greenland, chaired by Scottish National Party lawmaker Brendan O'Hara.

The meeting comes after US President Donald Trump repeated that the US would take Greenland “one way or the other."

Following Greenland-related political developments

Statements from European countries on renewed discussions on Greenland following Trump’s remarks that the island is vital for US security due to rising Russian and Chinese activity.

He argued that controlling the Danish territory would protect broader Western interests, including the EU. The EU and European countries reaffirmed Greenland’s sovereignty as an autonomous territory of Denmark.

EU’s climate agency holds press conference

The EU’s climate agency Copernicus will hold a press conference in Brussels to present the Global Climate Highlights Report 2025, featuring key statistics.

UN briefing

UN Information Service to hold biweekly press briefing. Most pressing issues around the world, from conflicts to health, expected to be discussed.

Developments amid ongoing US-mediated peace consultations on Russia-Ukraine war

Developments on the part of Moscow and Kyiv, as consultations mediated by the US on a draft peace framework to end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war continue. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian parliament is expected to consider bills on extending martial law and mobilization until May 2026, as well as several appointments in the security and defense branch of the government.

Trump to address Detroit Economic Club

US President Trump will deliver remarks at the Detroit Economic Club in the state of Michigan. This will be the US president’s third time addressing the organization.

US measures on Iran

Measures by the US to put pressure on Iran as Trump is reportedly weighing military and covert options against the country over its response to ongoing nationwide anti-government protests over economic grievances. Trump, who is expected to receive a briefing on the matter from top members of his administration, on Monday imposed a 25% tariff on all countries doing business with Iran.

Rubio's separate meetings with foreign ministers of Panama, Armenia

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha at the Department of State. He will later hold another closed-door meeting with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. State Department readouts are expected after the talks.

South Korean prosecutors seek court sentence against ousted president

South Korean prosecutors seek court sentence against Yoon Suk Yeol, who was ousted over his December 2024 martial law bid. The sentence for charges of insurrection carries a maximum death sentence.

South Korean president embarks on Japan trip

South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung is visiting Japan for a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The two-day summit, Lee’s 5th with a Japanese premier, is being held in Takaichi’s native province of Nara.

India, US hold fresh trade talks

Officials of the US and India hold fresh trade talks. Trade talks between the two sides resumed last September amid tensions over US tariffs targeting the South Asian nation’s trade and energy ties with Russia amid the war in Ukraine.

German chancellor continues India trip

Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz continues his trip to India on the last leg of his two-day official visit. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier hosted him for talks in India's western state of Gujarat, during which the two sides pledged to strengthen ties.

THE ECONOMY

US inflation

The US to release the monthly consumer price index data for October. In September, the annual inflation eased to 2.7%. The country will also share new home sales figures.

SPECIAL REPORTS

Cynical and strategic: Why Israel’s recognition of Somaliland is raising alarm

Report on the strategic and geopolitical factors behind Israel’s recognition of Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland.

The story examines Tel Aviv’s controversial move through expert analysis, warning that Israel’s attempts to expand its footprint in the Red Sea region risk undermining existing orders, inflaming tensions in the Horn of Africa, and drawing Somaliland into wider Middle East conflicts.

It also explores concerns that Somaliland could be used to pressure Palestinians through displacement threats, Israel’s interest in strategic waterways near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, and potential military implications. The report features comments from Israeli analyst Ori Goldberg and British-Somali analyst Adam Matan.

Where rivers redraw nations: Amazon island dispute tests Peru-Colombia ties

Report on the territorial dispute between Peru and Colombia over Santa Rosa Island, a river-formed landmass on the Amazon, as shifting waterways reshape borders, sovereignty claims, and access to trade routes.

The story examines how changes in the Amazon River’s course threaten Colombia’s access to the waterway while strengthening Peru’s claim to the island, fueling diplomatic tension and disputes over existing treaties.

The report includes accounts from residents and traders in Santa Rosa and Leticia, highlighting cross-border economic and social ties, alongside comments from officials, including Santo Rosa Mayor Max Ortiz.

NEW MEDIA

VIDEO - Report on the territorial dispute between Peru and Colombia over Santa Rosa Island, a river-formed landmass on the Amazon, as shifts in the waterway fuel diplomatic tensions over trade routes and existing treaties.