ISTANBUL (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Friday, June 27, 2025 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):
Ceasefire between Israel, Iran holds
Developments after the US-brokered ceasefire between Iran and Israel, which followed 12 days of intense conflict sparked by Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites on June 13 and Iran’s retaliatory attacks.
Durability of truce and any signs of escalation between two countries will be followed along with real-time developments via official statements and international pressure and diplomatic efforts to solidify the truce and avert further conflict.
Israel keeps targeting Gazan aid seekers amid famine crisis
Ongoing Israeli targeting of aid seekers near aid distribution centers as humanitarian catastrophe is worsening amid a continued Israeli blockade, choking off critical supplies.
Updates on casualties, statements from humanitarian aid agencies like UNRWA and the World Food Program, international diplomatic initiatives, and the potential for emergency interventions to avert further loss of life will be tracked.
Jordanian King Abdullah’s US visit
Jordan’s King Abdullah private visit to the US which will include a working trip, according to an official statement by the Royal Court which did not provide the duration of the visit.
During his trip, King Abdullah is expected to hold meetings with senior international political figures as well as executives from leading US and global corporations following his participation on the annual Sun Valley economic forum in mid-July in the state of Idaho.
German Chancellor Merz to meet Austrian counterpart
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to meet his Austrian counterpart Christian Stocker for talks on bilateral relations, EU and international security issues.
German parliament to debate anti-immigration legislation
German lawmakers will debate a government-proposed draft law to suspend family reunification for refugees living in the country with subsidiary protection status.
UN agencies to hold bi-weekly briefing in Geneva
UN agencies to hold bi-weekly media briefing in Geneva.
WHO virtual press briefing
World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus will hold a press briefing on global health issues.
French foreign minister to meet with Greek counterpart
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot will have a meeting with his Greek counterpart Georgios Gerapetritis, according to French Foreign Ministry.
Climate finances - David Lammy announcement
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy announces climate finance guarantees during London Climate Action Week.
Trump to participate in visit by foreign ministers of DR Congo, Rwanda
US President Donald Trump will take part in a visit by Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe, and Therese Kayikwamba Wagner, foreign minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The two neighboring countries are set to sign a key US-brokered peace deal to end the conflict in the eastern DRC.
US Supreme Court to issue term’s final rulings
The US Supreme Court is set to issue its final decisions of the term, including a closely watched ruling onTrump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship and another on whether parents can opt out of public school lessons featuring LGBTQ-themed storybooks.
Turkish president to participate in Istanbul forum meeting
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to attend the Global Transport Corridors Forum at the Istanbul Congress Center.
Belarus to host Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meeting
Belarus' capital Minsk to host a summit of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, a meeting composed of the heads of state or government of Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states. The meeting of the council coincides with the 4th edition of the Eurasian Economic Forum, which will also be taking place in Minsk on June 26-27. Russian President Vladimir Putin is among those expected to visit Minsk to participate in the summit.
Reactions, developments as DR Congo, Rwanda sign peace deal in Washington
Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda to sign a peace deal in Washington, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in attendance, aiming to end ongoing hostilities in eastern Congo. Further updates on regional reactions and developments are expected.
Political developments in Cambodia, Thailand
Following political developments in Thailand and Cambodia amid border dispute. Tensions have been escalating between the two Southeast Asian countries since May 28, when Thai and Cambodian troops exchanged gunfire along the border, resulting in the death of one Cambodian soldier.
Foreign Ministry holds briefing in Beijing
China’s Foreign Ministry to hold regular news conference in Beijing during which the spokesperson is expected to deliver statements regarding the current global, regional events.
China holds live-fire drills in South China Sea
Chinese navy holds live-fire drills in the waters of South China Sea. Several countries have disputing claims in the territory.
Malaysian premier pays visit to Indonesia
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim visits Indonesia along with a high-level delegation. Anwar is scheduled to meet with Indonesian President Subianto Prabowo. The sides are expected to discuss bilateral matters, besides regional and international issues.
Japan’s top tariff negotiator arrives in US for trade talks
Japan’s chief trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa arrives in the US for tariff talks. The seventh round of high-level talks is expected to include US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Japan’s automobile industry faces additional 25% tariffs. Japan also faces a 24% "reciprocal" tariff rate starting on July 9 unless it can negotiate a deal with Washington.
Turkish Economic Confidence
Turkish Statistical Institute will share Economic Confidence Index for June. In May, the index was at 96.7 points.
SPECIAL REPORTS
‘Bullet to the head for trying to survive’: One month of Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s deadly aid operations
Report on the first month of the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s (GHF) aid distribution operations.
The story highlights the deadly nature of the GHF’s operations, with hundreds of Palestinians having been killed at aid sites, violations of international law, potential war crimes, and the apparent Israeli strategy of using food as bait.
The report includes an interview with Olga Cherevko, spokesperson of the UNOCHA Gaza, and comments from the Switzerland-based NGO TRIAL international.
Six months on, US aid cuts leave millions of refugees in East Africa on brink of starvation
Report from refugee camps in East Africa, presenting an on-the-ground look at the impact of the Trump administration’s aid cuts.
The story covers refugee camps in Uganda that are home to nearly 2 million displaced people, with personal testimonies from Sudanese and Congolese refugees now facing starvation due to sharp reductions in World Food Program (WFP) assistance.
The report includes comments from WFP spokesperson Alessandro Abbonizio and local UN officials explaining how cuts, particularly following the suspension of USAID funding, have forced them to slash food rations, cash aid, and operational capacity across Uganda, Kenya, and Burundi.