Diary
ISTANBUL
Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 (coverage may change depending on developing / breaking stories):
Israel’s ceasefire violations in Gaza amid severe weather
Ongoing Israeli violations of Oct. 10 ceasefire through daily bombardment, along with the impact of severe low-pressure weather system threatening millions of displaced people – including hundreds of thousands of women and children – sheltering in tents and bombed-out buildings in the Gaza Strip.
Aftermath of ISIS attack on joint Syrian–US patrol near Palmyra
Aftermath of ISIS attack targeting Syrian security forces and US troops near city of Palmyra during joint field patrol, wounding two Syrian security personnel and killing 2 US soldiers and a US interpreter. US President Donald Trump has vowed a response.
China's foreign minister’s Mideast tour: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan
Day 3 of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s 3-nation tour of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan.
5-day trip began on Friday in Abu Dhabi, set to proceed to Riyadh and then conclude in Amman, Jordan.
Saudi Arabia to host 11th UN Alliance of Civilizations Global Forum
Saudi Arabia to host 11th Global Forum of UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) in the capital Riyadh on Sunday and Monday with the theme, "UNAOC: Two Decades of Dialogue for Humanity — Advancing a New Era of Mutual Respect and Understanding in a Multipolar World."
Forum set to bring together political leaders, international and regional organizations, religious leaders and faith actors, as well as representatives of the private sector, civil society, academia, youth, arts, sports, and media to renew shared commitment to the enduring power of dialogue, mutual respect, and understanding.
US, Ukrainian, European officials to hold talks in Berlin
Diplomats and foreign policy advisers from the US, Ukraine, Germany, and other countries to hold talks in Berlin on possible ceasefire in Ukraine, German government sources told dpa. US said Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will attend. Location and timing of talks were initially kept confidential.
Plans to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine
Monitoring developments in plans to mobilize frozen Russian state assets. On Dec. 12, EU agreed to indefinitely immobilize Russian assets held in Europe in order to generate funds for a loan to Ukraine. Belgium has repeatedly voiced concerns about plans to use the assets, most of which are located at Euroclear in Belgium.
Deadly clashes along Thai-Cambodian border
Monitoring developments in deadly clashes along Thai-Cambodian border which have left at least 33 people dead on both sides. Clashes have continued despite call for peace by US President Donald Trump.
