ISTANBUL (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):
Gaza ceasefire, prisoner exchange talks
Developments in the indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas after the Palestinian group expressed readiness to immediately enter a new round of talks to resolve outstanding points of contention.
The announcement came after the mediators Egypt and Qatar issued a joint statement, saying they continue to work in coordination with the US on bridging the remaining gaps to reach a ceasefire agreement, which would allow for the resumption of indirect negotiations based on the proposal put forward by US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff.
Updates from Cairo or Doha on progress in bridging gaps, particularly regarding the 60-day truce and prisoner exchange framework they strive to reach, will be monitored.
Statements from Israeli officials on their response to Hamas’ willingness to negotiate and any conditions they may impose and comments from Witkoff on the talks’ status, as well as announcements from Hamas.
Iranian foreign minister's visit to Lebanon
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s visit to Lebanon to discuss bilateral relations, regional and international developments, according to the ministry’s spokesperson Esmail Baghaei.
He is expected to hold high-level meetings and engage in talks with senior officials on a broad range of issues, including bilateral ties and regional crises.
Outcomes of his meetings in Beirut and statements from Lebanese officials regarding bilateral relations and regional developments will be followed.
Continued fighting between Sudanese army, RSF forces
The clashes between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) across North, South, and West Kordofan are continuing, with the cholera outbreak now gripping six states, including Khartoum, where the healthcare system is collapsing.
Updates on the fighting, including casualty figures, territorial shifts, or new displacements will be followed. Statements from medical officials or the World Health Organization on efforts to contain the cholera outbreak, which has recorded over 60,000 cases.
Comments from international organizations and the conditions of displaced populations and the impact of the collapsed health system on disease spread will be tracked.
Giorgia Meloni, Emmanuel Macron meeting
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to host French President Emmanuel Macron in Rome.
UN agencies to hold bi-weekly briefing in Geneva
UN agencies will hold bi-weekly briefing in Geneva, revealing agenda shortly before the briefing.
UK immigration and policing
Home secretary's briefing at Home Affairs Committee, examining a number of key issues within the remit of the Home Office, including immigration, counter-extremism, violence against women and girls, child exploitation, and policing. Home Office Permanent Secretary Dame Antonia Romeo and Second Permanent Secretary Simon Ridley also deliver evidence at the session.
Reactions to 2nd round of Istanbul peace talks between Russia, Ukraine
Reactions will be followed from Moscow, Kyiv, and Western capitals following the conclusion of a trilateral meeting led by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan at Istanbul’s Ciragan Palace, where delegations from Russia and Ukraine discussed potential steps toward peace.
Lavrov to chair meeting of Government Commission on Compatriots Living Abroad
Russian Foreign Ministry to host a regular meeting of the Government Commission on Compatriots Living Abroad (GCCLA), chaired by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The meeting agenda will center around the Russian community’s involvement in the events marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War and the work of Russian federal entities with Russian communities abroad — with the Republic of Tatarstan as an example.
UN General Assembly to elect 5 non-permanent members of Security Council
UN General Assembly to elect five non-permanent members of the UN Security Council. None of the spots up for grabs are being contested; nominees are Bahrain, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo and Liberia, Latvia.
Hearing on 2026 budget request
Education Secretary Linda McMahon appears at a Senate Appropriations Committee subcommittee hearing on the 2026 budget request.
Millions vote in snap polls to elect new president in South Korea
Millions of people vote in snap polls to elect new president in South Korea. Polling stations opened at 6 am local time (2100GMT) and will remain open until 8 pm local time (1100GMT). Pre-election surveys show Lee Jae-myung of the opposition Democratic Party in the lead, with Kim Moon-soo of the ruling People’s Power Party trailing in second place. Winner is expected to be declared early Wednesday. The elections were triggered by the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol over his attempted imposition of martial law in December.
China’s Xi to host Belarusian President Lukashenko
China’s President Xi Jinping to host Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko in Beijing. Lukashenko is on 3-day trip to China through Wednesday. The two sides are expected to discuss prospects of Belarus-China relations, implementation of joint projects and the promotion of multilateral initiatives besides international cooperation.
Australia’s defense minister visits Sri Lanka
Australia’s Defense Minister Richard Marles pays an official visit to Sri Lanka. He is scheduled to hold talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake besides his counterpart. The visit is intended to further strengthen bilateral ties and boost cooperation in the defense sector between the two nations.
Japanese government holds news conference in Tokyo
Japanese government spokesman holds regular news conference in Tokyo. The spokesman is expected to deliver statements on elections in South Korea, national and other international issues, including US tariffs.
Foreign Ministry holds briefing in Beijing
China’s Foreign Ministry holds news conference in Beijing. The ministry is expected to deliver statements on US tariffs, elections in South Korea as well as US defense chief’s statements on China.
THE ECONOMY
Türkiye’s inflation
Turkish Statistical Institute will announce inflation data for May.
Eurozone inflation
Eurostat will share inflation figures for the euro area for May. It was at 2.2% in April on a yearly basis.
US factory orders
The US will announce factory orders figures for April. They increased by 3.4% in March.
SPECIAL REPORTS
Colonial crimes and far-right rhetoric: Why France-Algeria tensions are escalating again
Report on the deepening political and diplomatic crisis between France and Algeria, examining the historical roots of their strained relationship and the latest escalation in tensions.
The story provides details of the latest escalations between the two sides, including the expulsion of diplomats, and explains how colonial-era grievances, French far-right rhetoric, migration politics, and competing geopolitical interests continue to shape bilateral dynamics.
The report includes interviews with Zine Labidine Ghebouli of the Arab Reform Initiative and historian Paul Smith from the University of Nottingham, providing insights into the fragility of the relationship and the broader implications for France’s North Africa policy.
INTERVIEW - Coders outsourcing work to AI imperiling their own jobs, warns expert
Interview with Hasan Yasar, a software engineering expert from the US’ Carnegie Mellon University, on various issues related to artificial intelligence technology and development.
Yasar issues a stark warning for software engineers who rely heavily on AI tools to write code, saying they risk making themselves obsolete, as tech giants reduce programming roles.
He also raises alarm about AI’s growing energy demands, comparing the carbon footprint of AI model training to transatlantic flights, and explains why a shift toward green tech practices is becoming imperative for long-term sustainability.