Diary
ISTANBUL
Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):
New weather system worsens conditions of displaced Gazans
Repercussions of a new weather system threatening displaced people in the Gaza Strip, amid concerns over worsening humanitarian suffering due to damaged infrastructure and lack of shelter.
Arab League to hold emergency meeting to discuss Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
Arab League is set to hold an emergency meeting on Sunday at the level of permanent representatives to discuss developments related to Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, following a request from Somalia.
Trump to host Ukraine’s Zelenskyy, reportedly eyes agreement on US-backed peace plan
US President Donald Trump is set to host his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, with the two leaders reportedly seeking progress on a US-backed peace proposal to end the war between Kyiv and Moscow.
European reactions to Trump–Zelenskyy meeting in Florida
Following reactions from European states and the EU to reports of a possible meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, expected on Sunday. The talks are reportedly aimed at finalizing a US-brokered peace plan.
China hosts top diplomats of Cambodia, Thailand amid ceasefire
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi hosts Thai and Cambodian counterparts in southern Yunnan province after the two Southeast Asian nations agreed to a ceasefire following 20 days of fighting. At least 99 people, including civilians, have been killed during the renewed clashes, which began on Dec. 8.
Junta holds 1st elections since 2021 coup in Myanmar
Junta holds 1st general elections since the February 2021 coup in Myanmar. The last election held in 2020 was won by the National League of Democracy, whose government was ousted by the military. The elections are being held in 3 phases until Jan. 25.
Central African Republic to hold general elections
Central African Republic to hold general elections, including presidential, legislative, regional, and municipal votes. Incumbent President Faustin-Archange Touadera is eligible to run again after a 2023 constitutional referendum removed term limits and extended the presidential term to seven years, with roughly 2.3 to 2.4 million registered voters expected to participate.
Guinea to hold presidential election after 2021 coup
Guinea to hold a presidential election, the first since the 2021 coup that made military leader Mamadi Doumbouya interim president. Nine candidates, including Doumbouya, were approved by the Supreme Court in November after a September 2025 constitutional referendum enabled the transition and allowed Doumbouya to run for office, while the exclusion of figures such as former Prime Minister Lansana Kouyate has raised questions over eligibility.
