ANKARA (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):
Reactions to UN Security Council’s Gaza resolution
More global and regional reactions to UN Security Council’s adoption of the US-drafted resolution on Gaza Strip will be monitored, as well as developments regarding its implementation as part of President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza ceasefire plan.
Saudi crown prince's ongoing US visit
The 2nd day of the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Washington, where he met US President Donald Trump on Tuesday. The crown prince’s visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations between Riyadh and Washington across several fields.
Humanitarian and field situation in Sudan’s North Kordofan region
The latest developments in Sudan as clashes between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continue in the central North Kordofan State, amid differing claims by both sides.
US president, Saudi crown prince to attend Washington, DC, investment forum
President Donald Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will speak at a US-Saudi investment forum at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. The CEOs of over 400 companies based in the US and Saudi Arabia are expected to attend the event, which will also feature panels on various sectors, including AI, energy, technology, aerospace, health care, and finance. Bin Salman is expected to depart from the US after the forum concludes.
UN Security Council to discuss developments in Syria
The Security Council will convene for its monthly open briefing on the political and humanitarian developments in Syria. Deputy UN Special Envoy for Syria Najat Rochi and UN relief chief Tom Fletcher are expected to brief the council.
Türkiye-Ukraine talks
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to welcome his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the presidential complex, where they will discuss bilateral ties, as well as current developments concerning the Russia-Ukraine war. Following the talks, the leaders are expected to hold a news conference.
Türkiye is continuing its efforts to end the ongoing war, which began in February 2022. Ankara has urged Kyiv and Moscow to end the fighting through negotiations, with Türkiye ready for any initiative, including mediation, to lay the groundwork for peace.
Turkish president to attend AK Party's group meeting
Turkish President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdogan will attend his party’s group meeting at the parliament in Ankara.
Germany’s Merz meets Swedish Premier Kristersson
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will host Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Berlin. The talks will focus on bilateral and European policy issues, Ukraine, Euro-Atlantic security, and NATO cooperation. A joint press conference will follow the meeting.
UN Special Rapporteur Albanese to hold press conference at European Parliament
UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese is scheduled to visit the European Parliament in Brussels, where she will hold a press conference. It remains unclear whether the event will be livestreamed.
Reactions to working visit by Zelenskyy to Türkiye
Reactions on the part of Kyiv, and potentially Moscow, will be followed as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to embark on a working visit to Türkiye. Zelenskyy said Tuesday he will hold meetings in Türkiye, noting they are preparing to "reinvigorate" peace talks and are also working to restore prisoner swaps. Turkish Communications Director Burhanettin Duran later announced the talks will be held in Ankara, which he said are expected to touch on their bilateral agenda, as well as current developments regarding the Russia-Ukraine war and efforts to establish a ceasefire and achieve a lasting solution, particularly the Istanbul talks. Russia's involvement in the upcoming negotiations was ruled out by the Kremlin.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Central Asia
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to commence his three-day visit to Central Asia, where he will travel to Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. The focus of the meetings will be on expanding trade and economic ties.
Japan-China developments
Monitoring developments as Japan and China seek to calm down tensions after remarks on Taiwan by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi triggered a backlash.
Chinese top lawmaker visits New Zealand
Chinese top lawmaker Zhao Leji, chairman of National People's Congress Standing Committee, begins 3-day visit to New Zealand. He is expected to meet Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Parliament Speaker Gerry Brownlee.
THE ECONOMY
UK inflation
The Office for National Statistics will announce the UK’s inflation rate for the month of October. The annual rate was at 3.8% in September.
Eurozone inflation
Eurostat will share the inflation rate for the EU and the euro area for October. The annual price increase was at 2.2% in September, but a slight decline is expected for October.
SPECIAL REPORTS
Tariffs, tech pressure and more: How Trump is reshaping Taiwan’s calculus
Report on how improving US-China ties and President Donald Trump’s demand to relocate half of Taiwan’s semiconductor manufacturing to the US are straining Taipei’s most important security relationship.
The story details Taiwan’s refusal to accept large-scale chip relocation, with experts stressing that the island’s complete semiconductor ecosystem cannot be replicated quickly in the US. It outlines Trump’s parallel pressure campaign – including tariffs and calls for Taiwan to raise defense spending – and notes concerns over social and industrial fallout.
The report includes analysis from Taipei-based researcher Chien-Yu Shih, Beijing-based analyst Einar Tangen, US-China expert Ali Wyne, and other academics who highlight that Taiwan remains caught between a cautious US-China rapprochement and fears of being treated as a bargaining chip in great power negotiations.
INTERVIEW - UN expert warns justice risks being automated without safeguards
Interview with Margaret Satterthwaite, the UN special rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, about how artificial intelligence is rapidly entering judicial systems worldwide, raising new concerns about fairness, accountability, and the erosion of human judgment.
Satterthwaite shares insights on her latest report, which warns that courts from Brazil to China are adopting AI tools “on an ad hoc basis,” often without transparency, oversight, or public awareness. She stresses that while AI can assist in many ways, “reasoning is unique to human beings” and must never be replaced by automated systems.
Satterthwaite calls for strict limits on AI use, clear disclosure rules, capacity-building for judges, and international cooperation to prevent “techno-capture” by private vendors and powerful states.
INTERVIEW - ‘In Gaza, journalists realized they were left alone’
Interview with Wael al-Dahdouh, a veteran Palestinian journalist and head of Al Jazeera’s Gaza bureau, about Israel’s genocidal war on the enclave and its impact on journalists.
Dahdouh, who lost multiple members of his family in Israeli attacks and survived a drone strike that killed his cameraman, describes how Israel used communication blackouts and systematic attacks on press crews in an unsuccessful attempt to deter Palestinian journalists from revealing the truth about its genocide in Gaza.
He also criticizes Western media for amplifying Israeli narratives while Palestinian reporters worked under siege, often abandoned by international outlets, and details the immense challenges of working in Gaza.
NEW MEDIA
VIDEO - Interview with Margaret Satterthwaite, the UN special rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, about the impact of artificial intelligence on judicial systems worldwide, including concerns about fairness, accountability, and the erosion of human judgment.