ISTANBUL
Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):
NATO summit in Ankara
NATO summit gets underway in the Turkish capital Ankara, bringing together leaders from 32 member states and several partner countries for high-level discussions over the next two days.
Erdogan's bilateral meetings
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will hold separate meetings with several heads of state and government including US counterpart Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Finland's President Alexander Stubb on sidelines of the NATO summit.
Funeral ceremonies for Iran’s slain Supreme leader
Funeral ceremonies continue across Iran for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Irish foreign minister to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE
Irish Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Helen McEntee will visit Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates following a stop in Qatar. In Saudi Arabia, she is expected to meet Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. In the UAE, she is scheduled to hold talks with Foreign Trade Minister Thani Al Zeyoudi.
Next phase of US-Iran diplomacy
Developments surrounding the next phase of US-Iran negotiations and implementation of the memorandum of understanding, including official statements, diplomatic contacts and regional implications.
Security situation in Lebanon amid stalled talks
Security situation in southern Lebanon as Israel-Lebanon talks remain stalled, with continued Israeli attacks and reported ceasefire violations.
Escalating violence deepens humanitarian crisis in Sudan
Situation in Sudan, particularly in Darfur, Kordofan and Blue Nile, amid escalating attacks by Rapid Support Forces, civilian casualties, displacement and deteriorating humanitarian conditions.
French president’s visit to Damascus
French President Emmanuel Macron to continue discussions in Damascus before leaving for Ankara to attend NATO summit.
Heat wave and wildfires sweep Southern Europe
Warnings of dangerous heat and elevated wildfire risk across Southern Europe—particularly in France, Spain and Greece—as temperatures climb and multiple blazes break out.
AI for Good Global Summit
Four-day AI for Good Global Summit begins in in Geneva. Co-organized by the International Telecommunication Union and the Swiss government, it is the UN's leading global platform on artificial intelligence, bringing together governments, UN agencies, industry leaders, researchers and civil society to discuss AI solutions supporting the Sustainable Development Goals.
UN General Assembly to discuss US embargo on Cuba
The UN General Assembly will hold a session on the need to end the US economic, commercial and financial embargo on Cuba.
Aftermath of Venezuela earthquakes
Developments will be monitored following the twin earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela on June 24. Coverage will focus on updates to the death toll and relief efforts, particularly in the hard-hit state of La Guaira.
Cuba struggles with nationwide power outage
Cuba continues to grapple with a nationwide power outage after the national grid suffered a "total disconnection" on Monday. Authorities are working to determine the cause and restore electricity.
Uzbekistan to host International Islamic Forum
Uzbekistan to host the first-ever International Islamic Forum "Islamic Civilization: The Path of Peace, Tolerance and Enlightenment." The event will be held in Tashkent and Samarkand July 7-11.
Indonesian president hosts Indian premier
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto hosts Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Jakarta. The two leaders are expected to discuss bilateral ties and sign several pacts.
New Zealand’s top diplomat visits Japan
New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters begins five-day visit to Japan. Peters is expected to meet Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi.
Dutch foreign trade minister visits China
Dutch Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Sjoerd Sjoerdsma visits China and holds a meeting with Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao. Sjoerdsma was sanctioned by China in 2021.
Australian premier visits Solomon Islands
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits Solomon Islands. He is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Matthew Wale and participate in Solomon Islands’ Independence Day celebrations.
SPORTS
2026 FIFA World Cup
Day 27 of 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, to continue with Argentina taking on Egypt and Switzerland facing off against Colombia in Round of 16.
THE ECONOMY
Germany industrial production
Destatis to share monthly industrial production data for May on July 7. In April, the production rose 0.4% on a monthly basis.
US foreign trade
US to release monthly foreign trade figures for May. In April, the country posted a trade deficit of $55.9 billion.
SPECIAL REPORTS
INTERVIEW - Estonia expects Ankara to be NATO's 'summit of delivery'
Report based on comments from Estonia's Defense Ministry on expectations for NATO’s July 7-8 summit in Ankara.
The story examines Tallinn's call for the meeting to become a "summit of delivery," turning political commitments into concrete military readiness while reinforcing NATO's deterrence against Russia and addressing growing security challenges.
It also highlights Estonia's assessment of Türkiye as a key NATO ally, emphasizing expanding bilateral defense cooperation, Türkiye's strategic role in Euro-Atlantic security and the potential for deeper defense-industrial collaboration.