ISTANBUL (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):
Implementations of Gaza ceasefire deal
The updates on the ongoing implementation of the Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas which is expected to hand over more remains of Israeli hostages under the first phase of the agreement as Israel keeps sealing Rafah crossing border.
Ongoing JD Vance visit to Israel to discuss Gaza ceasefire deal
US Vice President JD Vance is expected to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem to discuss the Gaza ceasefire deal in his second open-ended visit to Israel, according to Israeli media.
Vance’s visit comes a day after US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and top White House adviser Jared Kushner also arrived for talks about the ceasefire.
Egyptian president in Brussels for 1st EU-Egypt summit
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will attend the first EU-Egypt summit in Brussels, a one-day event that will focus on strengthening bilateral ties under the EU-Egypt Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership and addressing global challenges.
Sisi is scheduled to hold meetings with senior EU officials on the sidelines of his visit, as well as a number of European leaders. He will also hold a meeting with the king of Belgium, according to a presidency statement.
UK hosts Western Balkans summit
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts an annual summit as part of the Berlin Process, a five-year program focusing on six Balkan countries -- Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia, which are not members of the EU.
The talks aim to increase regional cooperation, support economic development, and accelerate its efforts for closer European alignment in the Western Balkans. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz among attendees at the summit, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen not participating.
Top UN court delivers advisory opinion on Israel's obligations
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivers its advisory opinion following a request from the UN on the “Obligations of Israel in relation to the Presence and Activities of the United Nations, Other International Organizations and Third States in and in relation to the Occupied Palestinian Territory.”
It follows hearings held earlier this year in The Hague.
EU foreign affairs chief visits UK
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas will travel to London, to participate in the Six-Monthly EU-UK Foreign and Security Policy Dialogue. During her visit, she will hold bilateral meetings with Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and Defense Secretary John Healey.
Kazakh foreign minister makes inaugural visit to Russia
Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev to hold talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Moscow. This marks Kosherbayev's first official visit since his appointment.
The discussions will focus on preparing for the upcoming state visit of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
Turkish president's Gulf visit
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, attend the 11th Türkiye-Qatar High Strategic Committee Meeting, sign agreements, and attend a luncheon hosted in his honor. After departing Qatar, Erdogan will be officially welcomed in Oman and attend a dinner in his honor.
Trump to host NATO chief at White House
US President Donald Trump will meet with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte at the White House. The visit comes amid heightened diplomatic efforts concerning the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, a crisis Trump has pledged to help resolve.
US secretary of state to host Hungarian counterpart
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto at the Department of State for closed-door talks. They are likely to discuss the war in Ukraine and efforts to end it.
UN Security Council to discuss Syria
The UN Security Council will hold its monthly briefing on the political and humanitarian situations in Syria with Deputy Special Envoy for Syria Najat Rochdi and UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Director of Coordination Ramesh Rajasingham to brief council members.
UN Security Council to hold Haiti meeting
The UN Security Council will hold its quarterly meeting on the situation in Haiti. The most recent report from the UN Integrated Office in Haiti will be reviewed during this session, with Special Representative of the Secretary-General Carlos G. Ruiz Massieu to brief.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman to hold weekly press briefing
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova will hold her regular weekly briefing via teleconference to discuss current foreign policy issues. She is expected to address international developments and respond to media questions submitted to the call center.
South African president kicks off 3-nation Asia trip
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa kicks off an official visit to Indonesia as part of a three-nation Asia tour. In Jakarta, Ramaphosa will hold bilateral talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. The trip aims to demonstrate "deepening strategic ties" with the region and find new trade opportunities and expand existing trade markets for South Africa.
Policy decisions under close watch as Japan’s 1st female premier begins term
Japan’s first female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi begins term as her policy decisions remain under close watch. The conservative premier has vowed to announce an economic stimulus package during her first Cabinet meeting amid inflation, among other issues.
Chinese Communist Party’s Central Committee expected to issue outcome document
The Central Committee of China's ruling Communist Party is expected to issue a limited outcome document as its fourth plenum continues the four-day meeting in Beijing to deliberate on the country’s next five-year development plan.
THE ECONOMY
UK inflation
UK to release monthly consumer inflation data for September. In August, the consumer prices rose 3.8% on an annual basis.
SPECIAL REPORTS
EXPLAINER - What to know about the US federal shutdown
Explainer on the US federal government shutdown, which enters its fourth week as of Oct. 22, with both Democrats and Republicans remaining entrenched in their demands to pass spending bills that would reopen federal agencies.
The story will outline the respective positions of the two sides, as well as internal divisions, and how their messages have evolved even as thousands of federal workers have been laid off or furloughed.
It will also highlight the social and economic impact of the shutdown, estimated to cost billions per week in lost output, while many benefit programs have been cut.
EXPLAINER - What would be the domestic, foreign policy agenda of Japan's new conservative premier?
Report on the expected domestic and foreign policy agenda of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leader Sanae Takaichi, who has become Japan’s first female prime minister.
The story explores Takaichi’s conservative stance on key domestic issues, including social policy, immigration, defense, and the economy, as well as her expected approach to relations with the US, China, Taiwan, and South Korea.
The report features insights from Nancy Snow, senior advisor in strategic communications at Kreab Tokyo, and William Yang, Northeast Asia analyst for the International Crisis Group.