ISTANBUL (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):
Gaza ceasefire deal underway
The developments of the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement between the Palestinian group Hamas and Israel as efforts continue to locate the bodies of Israeli hostages to be handed over to Israel, which limits the flow of humanitarian relief into the territory.
US Envoy Morgan Ortagus' visit to Lebanon
The second day of an open-ended visit by the US Middle East Envoy Morgan Ortagus to Lebanon, who will meet with President Joseph Aoun, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on disarming the Lebanese group Hezbollah and monitoring the ceasefire with Israel.
Escalating clashes between Sudanese army, RSF
The field and humanitarian situation in Sudan amid fierce clashes underway between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in El-Fasher, a city that serves as the humanitarian operations center for the five Darfur states.
Syrian president's working visit to Saudi Arabia
Syrian President Ahmad al‑Sharaa carries out a working visit to Saudi Arabia, where he is scheduled to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and participate in the 9th edition of the Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh, a four-day event that kicked off Monday and attracted several investors, senior executives, and prominent political figures.
Sharaa is expected to deliver a speech during the conference and meet with representatives of major investment firms and global economic institutions taking part in the event.
UN Security Council to receive report on Central African Republic
The UN Security Council will hold an open briefing for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ latest report on the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). Special Representative for the Central African Republic and head of MINUSCA Valentine Rugwabiza is expected to brief.
UN officials to brief General Assembly on Russia, Palestine
Mariana Katzarova, the UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Russia, will deliver a briefing and presentation of her report to the General Assembly’s Third Committee.
Also, the Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel, will hold a hybrid briefing.
There will also be a hybrid briefing by Francesca Albanese, UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territory occupied since 1967.
UN agencies' briefing in Geneva
The UN Information Service holds a biweekly press briefing for UN bodies, providing updates from UN agencies on the most pressing issues around the world. The latest updates from Gaza are expected to top the agenda.
Minsk to host 3rd International Conference on Eurasian Security
Belarus' capital Minsk to host the 3rd International Conference on Eurasian Security. The conference will seek to discuss, including but not limited to, the prospects for Eurasian security in the context of the existing world order. Top officials, including the North Korean, Hungarian, and Russian foreign ministers, will take part in the event, with the top Russian diplomat expected to address the conference.
Trump meets with new Japanese Premier Takaichi
US President Donald Trump meets with newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo. The two leaders discuss bilateral ties, expanding trade, defense, critical minerals, and high tech field. Trump also visits US soldiers and addresses Japanese business leaders.
Joint statement expected as ASEAN summit in Malaysia concludes
The 47th summit of Association of Southeast Asian Nations concludes in Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur with a joint statement expected. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim hosted global and regional leaders during the three-day-long summit. Anwar to handover bloc's chairmanship to the Philippines.
Turkish president's agenda
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will attend the inauguration of the BMC Ankara Tank and Next-Generation Armored Vehicles Production Facility in Kahramankazan, Ankara, as well as the delivery ceremony for the first new Altay tanks.
THE ECONOMY
US house prices
US will release house price index for the month of August. Prices rose by 2.3% in July.
US consumer confidence
The research organization Conference Board to announce the monthly US consumer confidence index data for October. In September, the consumer confidence fell to 94.2 points. Markets expect it to decrease to 93.9 in October.
SPECIAL REPORTS
Dutch election outcome uncertain, coalition government inevitable, says expert
Report on the Netherlands’ upcoming snap general elections, where a fragmented political landscape and volatile electorate make the result difficult to predict.
The story examines why coalition-building is unavoidable and how the expected outcome of Wednesday's vote could trigger long negotiations before a new government is formed.
The report features insights from Dr. Kristof Jacobs of Radboud University, who warns that even after the elections, the next Dutch government will face low public trust.
Germany’s massive biometric surveillance plan threatens democracy, experts warn
Report on Germany’s proposed expansion of biometric surveillance through AI-powered technologies, highlighting concerns from human rights groups and digital experts over potential threats to democracy and civil liberties.
The story examines how the government plans to scrape internet photos and videos to build massive databases, the risks of opaque AI algorithms, potential discriminatory effects on minorities, and the chilling impact on public participation in protests and events.
The report features insights from Matthias Spielkamp, executive director of Algorithm Watch; digital expert Matthias Marx; and Amnesty International’s Lena Rohrbach.
NEW MEDIA
VIDEO - Interview with Dr. Kristof Jacobs of Radboud University, who said that while the far-right PVV could finish first in the Dutch elections, forming a government alone is virtually impossible, making coalition-building inevitable.