Diary
ISTANBUL
Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):
Field situation in Syria’s Aleppo
The developments in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, as the Syrian Army identified locations inside the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood that had been turned into military positions used by the terror group YPG/SDF to shell Aleppo neighborhoods.
This comes a day after the Syrian Army took full control over the Ashrafieh area following the YPG/SDF withdrawal.
Development in Yemen
The latest updates in Yemen as the Southern Transitional Council (STC) announced the dissolution of all its political, executive, and organizational bodies, formally ending its structure and activities both inside the country and abroad.
The announcement comes after government-allied forces took full control over Hadhramaut, Al-Mahra, and Aden provinces, following days of clashes with the STC.
Stormy weather conditions in Gaza
The effects of a weather system in the Gaza Strip, accompanied by heavy rainfall and strong winds, further worsening living conditions for displaced families who are sheltering in fragile tents not designed to withstand harsh weather.
Sudan’s conflict
Latest updates after the Sudanese Army inflicted heavy losses on the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) during a series of air and ground operations carried out in the Darfur and Kordofan regions as fighting has intensified in recent weeks across Sudan’s three Kordofan states – North, West, and South – where clashes between the two sides have forced tens of thousands of civilians to flee.
Greenland-related political developments
Statements from European countries on renewed discussions on Greenland following US President Donald Trump’s remarks that the island is vital for US security due to rising Russian and Chinese activity. He argued that controlling the Danish territory would protect broader Western interests, including the EU.
The EU and European countries reaffirmed Greenland’s sovereignty as an autonomous territory of Denmark.
Top Japanese diplomat's visit to Middle East
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi kicks off visit to the Middle East with stops in Palestine, Israel, and Qatar before visiting India and the Philippines. After his trip to Tel Aviv, he will visit the occupied West Bank to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
Philippines searching for dozens missing after landfill site collapse
The Philippines' authorities continue to search for more than 30 individuals missing after a landfill site collapsed in Cebu City. Three bodies have been recovered, while 13 workers were rescued.
