Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):
US-Iran tensions
Developments in US-Iran tensions after US CENTCOM’s announcement of “Task Force Iron Gate” to curb weapons shipments across Iran’s land borders and the Caspian Sea.
Israeli government formation
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is expected to task a Knesset member with forming the next government, following consultations with parliamentary factions.
Houthi escalation in Yemen and Saudi Arabia
Developments in the Houthis’ cross-border escalation with Saudi Arabia and fighting with Yemeni government forces.
Israeli ceasefire violations and humanitarian conditions in Gaza
Follow-up on Israeli attacks despite the Gaza ceasefire, casualty updates and aid access, with a focus on the humanitarian response after heavy rains flooded thousands of tents sheltering displaced Palestinians.
Student protests in Europe
Monitoring developments in nationwide student protests in France and across the rest of Europe.
Trump's 1st post-midterm interview to air
US President Donald Trump's first sit-down interview since Republicans lost control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections will air on broadcaster CBS' 60 Minutes.
Trump is also scheduled to return to the White House from Palm Beach, Florida.
Azerbaijan celebrates 6th anniversary of Victory Day
Azerbaijan is marking the sixth anniversary of its Victory Day to commemorate Baku's victory in the Second Karabakh War. As part of the national holiday, celebrations are expected to be held across the country.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will arrive in Baku to take part in the celebrations. He will be welcomed with an official ceremony at the Shusha Governor's Office. Erdogan will hold talks with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, followed by a joint news conference. He will also visit the Khojaly Genocide Memorial and Museum and the Khankendi Victory Monument before attending an official dinner.
Developments ahead of new trilateral Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi
Developments ahead of a new US-mediated trilateral summit at the adviser level between Russia and Ukraine to take place in the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi. The upcoming talks will mark the first trilateral negotiations on the Ukraine war held since February, which took place in Geneva, Switzerland.
Russia-Ukraine war
Russia and Ukraine continue to report on frontline developments and exchanges of airstrikes, while discussions continue on humanitarian issues, including prisoner exchanges.
Vietnamese president visits Japan
Vietnam's President To Lam begins an official visit to Japan. He is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, and address the Japanese parliament during the visit.
New Zealand’s general election result
New Zealand's general election remains too close to call, with preliminary results showing a tight race between Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's center-right National Party and the opposition center-left Labour Party, led by Chris Hipkins. The outcome is expected to determine the composition of the next government and whether the incumbent National-led coalition can secure another term or a new governing arrangement will be required.