ISTANBUL (AA) – Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):
Trump-Netanyahu meeting at White House
Developments surrounding the expected meeting between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday at White House, amid indications of possible US pressure on Netanyahu to present a clear plan to end the war on Gaza.
Following a bilateral meeting, Trump and Netanyahu are due to hold a lunch and joint news conference.
Global Sumud Flotilla getting closer to Gaza
The latest developments as Global Sumud Flotilla is less than 399 nautical miles away from the Gaza Strip, and is expected to reach the enclave on Sept. 30, as per organizers, amid anticipation of Israeli attacks.
Israel’s ongoing attacks on Gaza
The field and humanitarian developments as the Israeli military is carrying out a large-scale assault on Gaza City, with troops advancing from multiple directions while continuing to bomb and demolish buildings and residential areas in an effort to forcibly displace Palestinians and seize control of the city.
European leaders deliver speeches at UN General Assembly
Leaders from European countries will deliver speeches at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, including Vatican and Denmark. They are expected to address various issues, particularly European security, the Russia-Ukraine war, Israel's ongoing attacks on Gaza, and the recognition of Palestine.
Warsaw Security Forum 2025
Annual security conference to be held with the attendance of policy makers and top diplomats to hold high-level discussions on European security. US Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg and Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal are among the participants at the two-day conference in Poland.
German, French, Polish foreign ministers meet in Warsaw
Foreign ministers of Germany, France, and Poland gather in Warsaw for trilateral talks in the Weimar Triangle format to discuss European and regional issues. The meeting will be followed by an expanded discussion that will also include the Ukrainian foreign minister.
Italian premier meets Qatari counterpart
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hosts Qatari Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa in Rome. The leaders are expected to discuss cooperation and bilateral relations between the two countries as well as key regional and international issues of common interest, particularly the latest developments in the Gaza Strip.
UN Human Rights Council debate on human rights situation in Palestine
UN Human Rights Council continues ordinary session with the presentation of a report on Israeli settlements and the Item 7 debate on the human rights situation in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories
Trump to meet with congressional leaders
President Trump will receive a bipartisan group of leaders of the Senate and House in the Oval Office just ahead of an Oct. 1 deadline for lawmakers to reach an agreement on a spending bill that would avert a government shutdown. Trump will meet with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Trump to sign executive order, receive families of soldiers killed in service
President Trump will sign an unspecified executive order in the morning. He is later expected to host the loved ones of soldiers killed in the course of duty, also known as gold star families. Both events have been listed as closed press.
UN Security Council to discuss Israeli settlement activity
The UN Security Council will meet for a briefing followed by consultations on Resolution 2334 on Israel’s establishment of settlements in Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem.
Turkish president to chair Cabinet meeting
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will chair the Cabinet meeting at the Presidential Complex in Ankara.
Turkish Parliament speaker to meet Hungarian counterpart
Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (TBMM), Numan Kurtulmus, will meet with speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly, Laszlo Kover, and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, and hold a joint press conference.
Results of parliamentary election in Moldova
The results of a high-stakes parliamentary election in Moldova to be followed, which is expected to not only decide the balance of power in parliament but also shape Chisinau’s bid for EU membership. Moldovans cast their ballots during Sunday's vote amid allegations of Russian interference, voiced in particular by President Maia Sandu.
Belarus to hold high-level Commonwealth of Independent States meeting
Belarus' capital Minsk to host a meeting of the Commonwealth of Independent States' (CIS) Council of Heads of Government. The meeting is expected to consider issues related to cooperation in science and technology, forestry and the forest industry, digital technologies, agriculture, construction, and the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
Italian president to commence 2-day visit to Kazakhstan
Italian President Sergio Mattarella to conduct an official two-day visit to Kazakhstan at the invitation of his Kazakh counterpart Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The heads of state will hold talks, according to the Kazakh presidential press service Akorda, which noted that the negotiations will discuss prospects for strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, economic, investment, cultural, and humanitarian spheres.
North Korean envoy addresses UN
North Korea’s vice Foreign Minister Kim Son Gyong addresses the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
Thailand hosts climate change forum
Bangkok hosts the 9th Asia-Pacific Climate Change Adaptation (APAN) Forum. Government representatives, international organizations, UN agencies, researchers and civil society organizations are expected to attend the 5-day event.
THE ECONOMY
Turkish economic confidence
TurkStat to announce monthly economic confidence index figures for September. In August, the index was at 97.9 points.
SPECIAL REPORTS
Kicking Israel out? Global calls grow for football ban over Gaza genocide
Report discussing the mounting pressure on football’s governing bodies to ban Israel from international competitions over its ongoing genocidal war on Gaza.
The story explains the potential steps being taken internationally against Israel, including a possible UEFA vote on excluding Israel’s national team and clubs, following calls from UN experts, sports academics, and national federations. It has insights from experts who see the decision as a test of whether football’s governing bodies will uphold human rights principles or yield to political pressure.
The report includes interviews with Nathan Kalman-Lamb, an assistant professor of sociology at University of New Brunswick, and Jules Boykoff, an associate professor of political science at Pacific University and a former professional and Olympic soccer player.
INTERVIEW – ‘Silence is complicity’: Turkish filmmaker faces censorship for Gaza flotilla protest
Interview with award-winning Turkish director Necmi Sancak, whose debut feature film Ayse was pulled from distribution days before its planned release after he joined the Global Sumud Flotilla sailing to break Israel’s siege of Gaza.
The director reflects on the increasing pressure on artists taking a stand for Palestinians, explaining how speaking out has led to backlash such as cancelled distribution deals and blocked industry access for individuals across the world.
Sancak emphasizes his commitment to telling stories that give voice to those affected by injustice, saying his future work will focus not only on Gaza but also on struggles in Yemen, Congo, Sudan and beyond.
NEW MEDIA
VIDEO – Interview with award-winning Turkish director Necmi Sancak, whose debut feature film Ayse was pulled from distribution days before its planned release after he joined the Global Sumud Flotilla sailing to break Israel’s siege of Gaza.