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Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, March, 8 2026 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

Mideast conflicts

Ongoing US-Israel war on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory attacks on Israel along with Gulf countries that are home to US military interests, despite Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian saying Iran would refrain from attacking neighboring states unless attacks were launched against the country from their territory.

Israeli military is also stepping up attacks in Lebanon, targeting the country’s south, west, and east along with Beirut’s southern suburbs, resulting in displacement and Hezbollah’s announced confrontations with the Israeli army.

Following global reactions and statements on developments across Middle East.

Azerbaijan-Iran tensions

Developments in growing diplomatic tensions after Iran’s drone strike on Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan exclave. Baku accused Tehran of committing a "terrorist act" and demanded an explanation, an apology, and accountability over the incident.

Tensions between Hungary and Ukraine

Developments in diplomatic tensions between Hungary and Ukraine after oil shipments through Druzhba pipeline were disrupted by Jan. 27 incident. Tensions rose further after Hungary expelled seven Ukrainian nationals amid criminal proceedings launched on suspicion of money laundering.

Nepal election results expected

Nepal's election commission is expected to announce results of the first general elections since mass protests last September ousted the Oli Sharma government. Rastriya Swatantra Party has been leading vote, winning 52 seats out of total 63 seats counted so far. The Nepali Congress and Oli’s communist party of Nepal (Unified Marxist) have won seven and two seats, respectively.