Diary
ANKARA
Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Friday, March 20, 2026 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):
Arab, most Muslim nations celebrate Eid al-Fitr
Muslims throughout the Arab world and most Muslim nations celebrate the first day of Eid al-Fitr, beginning with Eid prayers and continuing with family gatherings and greetings.
US-Israel war with Iran, regional implications
The US-Israeli war on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory response, which is now in its 21st day and has spread to Israel and several Middle Eastern states, continue to have regional and global consequences.
Continued regional and international diplomatic efforts to end the war with Iran and mitigate its political and security consequences.
Trump to present Commander-in-Chief trophy
US President Donald Trump to present the Commander-in-Chief trophy during an East Room ceremony. Trump's remarks about the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran are expected. The president will later leave the White House for Florida.
Possible reactions from European states to joint US-Israeli attacks on Iran, Tehran's retaliatory assaults
Expected European reactions and statements on developments in the Middle East after the US and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran while talks between Washington and Tehran were ongoing over Iran's nuclear program.
Russia-Ukraine conflict
Developments from Moscow and Kyiv to be followed as the conflict continues. Russian Ombudswoman Tatyana Moskalkova announced new humanitarian exchanges between the two countries in the near future.
Tensions around Iran
Reactions from Eurasian capitals to ongoing events in the Middle East, where the US-Israeli war with Iran continues, particularly after Israel carried out what Moscow described as a "targeted strike" on an RT journalist.
THE ECONOMY
Bank of Russia to hold meeting on key rate
The Bank of Russia is scheduled to hold a meeting in Moscow on the key rate. It will also present its assessment of the current state of the Russian economy.
Asian nations seek alternative sources of energy amid Mideast conflict
Monitoring developments and statements as Asian nations continue to implement extra austerity measures, as well as look for alternative sources of energy to ward off the impact on the economy by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has slowed energy supplies worldwide.
SPECIAL REPORTS
INTERVIEW - Iran war, global tensions could push Greenland back to EU: Ex-minister
Interview with Tom Hoyem, Denmark’s former minister for Greenland, on how rising global tensions and the US-Israel war with Iran could reshape the Arctic island’s relationship with the EU.
Hoyem, who was the last Danish minister responsible for Greenland before the territory achieved greater autonomy, shares his perspective on Greenland’s past decision to leave the European Economic Community and why rejoining the EU is again being discussed as a way to strengthen security and political alignment.
The former minister also weighs the likelihood of a unilateral US attempt to take over Greenland and shares his view on how the ongoing Iran war could influence these developments.
