ISTANBUL (AA) – Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):
Field and humanitarian situation in Sudan
The field updates in Sudan after Transitional Sovereignty Council chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan reaffirmed that he rejects any truce or peace deal with the Rapid Support Forces unless the group first lays down its weapons. The unfolding humanitarian catastrophe and overall situation in Sudan will also be followed.
Expected prisoner-body exchange and worsening weather conditions in Gaza
More remains of Israeli hostages are expected to be handed over under a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel, while the enclave faces a severe weather system that flooded hundreds of displacement tents and shelters.
Follow-up after preliminary results of Iraq parliamentary polls
Political discussions and possible negotiations between electoral coalitions are expected to begin over forming the next government, after the Reconstruction and Development Coalition led by Mohammed Shia al-Sudani topped the preliminary results of Tuesday’s parliamentary elections.
Summit of presidents of Central Asian states
Uzbek capital Tashkent to host the VII Consultative Meeting of the leaders of the Central Asian countries. The president of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan confirmed their participation. Issues of strengthening regional cooperation and coordinating position on the global arena are on the agenda of the meeting.
Developments amid tensions between China, Japan
Monitoring developments as tensions rise between China and Japan over Taiwan. Beijing summoned Japanese envoy over Japanese Premier Sanae Takaichi’s remarks that any Chinese attack on Taiwan would trigger "collective self-defense" by Tokyo. Beijing called the remarks "egregious," urging Takaichi to retract.
Jordanian king visits Pakistan
King Abdullah II of Jordan arrives in Pakistan for a 2-day official visit. During his stay in Islamabad, King Abdullah is scheduled to meet with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Two sides to review bilateral ties. A special ceremony to confer highest civilian award upon the visiting king.