ISTANBUL (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):
Syrian foreign minister at Munich Security Conference
Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and Social and Labor Affairs Minister Hind Kawabat will take part in a discussion panel at the 62nd Munich Security Conference. The discussions are expected to cover the future of Syria following the fall of the Assad regime in late 2024.
Munich Security Conference continues
The 62nd Munich Security Conference's second day will focus on European security, transatlantic relations, and Ukraine. About 60 heads of state and government, along with dozens of foreign and defense ministers, are expected to attend. The conference serves as a key platform for debating global security challenges.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to address the conference. Indian and Japanese foreign ministers will also deliver remarks, respectively.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is also set to deliver remarks at the conference during a panel on securing long-term support for Ukraine. The session will focus on continued military and political backing for Kyiv amid the ongoing war with Russia. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha will also take part in discussions on security guarantees for Ukraine and European security.
Zelenskyy to meet US Secretary of State Rubio in Munich
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, Presidential spokesman Serhiy Nikiforov confirmed.
Developments as Bangladesh Nationalist Party moves toward new government
Developments after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won elections and said it will form a new government, the first since the overthrow of the 15-year-long rule by Awami League party in 2024. Party chairman Tarique Rahman is likely to be the party's prime ministerial candidate.
African Union to convene in Ethiopia for 39th summit
Ethiopia will host the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government. African leaders will gather and discuss key continental issues, including peace and security, economic development, and regional integration.