ISTANBUL (AA) – Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):
Situation in Sudan
The field updates in Sudan after the army regained control of two areas in North Kordofan state following fierce clashes with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Humanitarian developments will be followed too, as thousands of civilians have fled from Sudan’s three Kordofan states amid violent clashes between the army and the RSF in recent weeks.
Worsening weather conditions in Gaza
The aftermath of the storm that swept through hundreds of tents of displaced people and shelters in Gaza has exacerbated the tragic humanitarian situation. Hamas is also expected to hand over bodies of Israeli captives under ceasefire deal.
Estonian president to visit Kazakhstan
Estonian President Alar Karis, along with a 40-member business delegation, to pay a state visit to Kazakhstan on Nov. 17-19 to strengthen bilateral cooperation. The visit is aimed at expanding economic ties, advancing collaboration in artificial intelligence and sustainable development, and exploring new educational and scientific partnerships.
Developments between China, Japan over Taiwan
Monitoring developments as tensions rise between China and Japan over Taiwan. It comes after Japanese Premier Sanae Takaichi said that any Chinese attack on Taiwan would trigger Japan’s ‘collective self-defense.’ Beijing condemned the remarks as “egregious,” urged Takaichi to retract them, summoned the Japanese ambassador, and asked Chinese citizens to avoid traveling to Japan. Tokyo also summoned the Chinese ambassador over comments made by a Chinese diplomat about Takaichi.
Filipinos seek government accountability with mass rallies
Filipinos are holding mass rallies seeking accountability and transparency in government as part of 3-day protests. Rallies come as typhoons left at least 200 dead in the Philippines. In September, thousands of people had staged protests after mass fraud was detected in some 9,855 flood-control projects that were worth more than 545 billion pesos ($9.5 billion).