Diary
ISTANBUL
Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):
Aftermath of deadly Israeli attack near Damascus
Arab and international condemnations after the Israeli army attack on the town of Beit Jinn near Damascus, Syria, early Friday, which killed 13 people, including women and children, and injured around 25 others.
Israeli ceasefire violations in Gaza
Ongoing Israeli violations of the Gaza ceasefire, marked by continued escalation through strikes on civilians, air raids, shelling, and home demolitions.
Israeli offensive in northern West Bank
The latest humanitarian and on-the-ground developments in the northern West Bank follow Israel’s large-scale military offensive in Jenin and Tubas, where army bulldozers were deployed, movement was severely restricted, and multiple arrests and injuries were reported.
Developments amid Sudan’s conditional offer to negotiate with RSF
The military, political, and humanitarian developments as Sudanese authorities reaffirm their readiness to negotiate with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on the condition that the latter withdraw from cities and surrender their weapons.
National rally for Palestine in London
Palestine Solidarity Campaign holds National March for Palestine, themed End the Occupation, Stop Arming Israel, End Apartheid. The planned demonstration is taking place in central London. The rally is expected to further press the government to put pressure on the Israeli government to comply with ceasefire terms.
Pro-Palestinian protest in Geneva
A large demonstration organized by the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement will take place on Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Jardin Anglais in Geneva, marking the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.
Developments around Russia-Ukraine conflict
Developments on the part of Moscow and Kyiv will be monitored following Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's visit to Moscow to discuss a peace plan for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Kyiv faces internal turmoil with potential changes looming in its government structure in light of a corruption scandal, including investigations targeting Presidential Administration Chief Andriy Yermak.
Situation amid deadly floods in South and Southeast Asia
Situation amid deadly floods that hit Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka. Over 300 people have been confirmed dead, while scores of people remain missing. Cyclone Ditwah moves toward India from Sri Lanka bringing heavy rains with it.
Aftermath of Hong Kong residential fire
Situation after Hong Kong experienced its worst fire in decades which killed over 120 people, while at least 200 remain missing.
Japan, China developments
Japan-China developments as tensions rise over Taiwan. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent remarks that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger Japan’s “right of collective self-defense” has strained ties and prompted economic actions against Tokyo.
Developments, reactions in wake of Guinea-Bissau coup
Developments and possible reactions following the military coup in Guinea-Bissau. Ousted President Embalo went to Senegal on Thursday, after the High Military Command for the Restoration of National Security and Public Order appointed Gen. Horta Inta-A as the transitional president following the coup as independent candidate Fernando Dias and incumbent President Embalo’s camps both claimed victory Monday in the presidential election as the country awaited the results.
SPECIAL REPORTS
EXPLAINER - Guinea-Bissau coup: Why did it happen and what next?
Report on the latest coup in Guinea-Bissau, where the military ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embalo and seized power as rival camps claimed victory in the Nov. 23 election.
The story explains how the coup – officially justified as a move to stop an alleged plot to destabilize the country – has raised fresh questions about legitimacy, political manipulation, and the military’s enduring dominance in national power struggles.
The report includes insights from regional security analysts Beverly Ochieng and Freddie David Egesa on the potential scenarios ahead, including consolidation of military rule, a counter-coup, or international intervention in a country long plagued by repeated coups since independence.
