Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):
US-Iran military escalation
US-Iran military action and retaliatory actions as Tehran threatened sanctions or detention of vessels entering a newly declared maritime zone without authorization.
Tanker movements, mine or missile incidents and efforts to restore commercial navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Yemeni government-Houthi confrontations
A potentially major shift on Yemen’s western front after Houthi forces entered the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha, long held by government-aligned forces. Fighting also continued around Taiz and Hodeidah, with government forces carrying out strikes against the rebel group's reinforcements. Control of Mokha would move the Houthis substantially closer to Bab al-Mandab and could threaten another major international shipping artery while Hormuz remains heavily disrupted.
Houthi missile and drone attacks on southern Saudi Arabia and any Saudi-led coalition response.
Algiers severs diplomatic relations with the UAE
Regional and Emirati reactions after Algeria announced that it was severing diplomatic relations with the UAE, accusing Abu Dhabi of hostile or provocative actions and giving the Emirati ambassador 48 hours to leave. The UAE expressed hope that the decision will be temporary.
Election maneuvering in Israel after candidate lists finalized
Party alliances, disqualification petitions and polling after 38 parties submitted candidate lists for the Oct. 27 Knesset election. The Central Elections Committee has begun reviewing lists and objections, including a push by Itamar Ben-Gvir’s party against Arab party leader Mansour Abbas. A fresh poll on Thursday showed Netanyahu’s bloc trailing the opposition, with neither side reaching the 61-seat majority threshold.
Legislative election campaign in Morocco
Campaigning by Morocco’s 27 political parties ahead of the Sept. 23 parliamentary election, as the official campaign period opened on Thursday. Parties are competing for 395 seats in the House of Representatives, with campaigning scheduled to continue through midnight on Sept. 22.
Sanctions on trade with illegal Israeli settlements
Statements and developments across Europe after 11 European countries and Canada announced plans on Tuesday to introduce national restrictions on trade in goods with Israeli settlements that are illegal under international law.
25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
The annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony will be held at the World Trade Center site in New York, marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Vice President JD Vance, former Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Joe Biden, and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani are expected to attend.
Trump to mark 25th anniversary of 9/11, travel to Ireland
US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will attend a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks at the Pentagon, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony.
Trump will later participate in a signing session at the White House before departing Washington for Dublin, Ireland.
UN Security Council to vote on Sudan sanctions, mark 9/11 anniversary
The UN Security Council is expected to vote on a US-drafted resolution extending the 1591 Sudan sanctions regime, including targeted sanctions and the arms embargo, for one month until Oct. 9. The technical rollover follows disagreements over a proposal to expand the arms embargo beyond Darfur to all of Sudan.
The Council will also hold an open briefing marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks under the agenda item “Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts.” CTED Executive Director Natalia Gherman and UNOCT Director for Policy and Coordination Eihab Omaish are scheduled to brief.
OAS secretary general to discuss Caribbean priorities
Organization of American States Secretary General Albert R. Ramdin will hold a discussion with Caribbean journalists on key issues facing the subregion and priorities shaping the wider Americas.
Canada Cabinet Planning Forum concludes in Banff
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s two-day Cabinet Planning Forum enters its final day. Ministers and secretaries of state are reviewing the government’s agenda, including the economy, affordability, Indigenous partnerships, global affairs and efforts to diversify Canada’s trade and defense relationships.
UN briefing on global issues
UN Information Service holds biweekly press briefing, with pressing issues around the world from conflicts to health expected to be discussed.
EU-Ukraine cooperation in drone production
EU Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius holds press point on the first meeting of the EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance.
UN nuclear watchdog’s Board of Governors meeting
The International Atomic Energy Agency holds board meeting as Director General Rafael Grossi is expected to open the talks with a statement and a press conference.
UAE president continues Munich visit
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan continues his Germany trip with a visit to Munich. His schedule there includes talks with state premier Markus Soder and participation in an economic forum.
NATO chief addresses German ambassadors
Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks as part of annual gathering of German ambassadors in Berlin.
France hosts G7 parliamentary speakers meeting
President of France’s National Assembly Yael Braun-Pivet hosts meeting of G7 counterparts, including US House Speaker Mike Johnson in Paris.
UK lawmakers debate assisted dying with demo, counter protests expected
British lawmakers debate whether to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill people, hoping the groundswell of public support will help drive through the law change months after a previous effort collapsed. Meanwhile, pro-assisted dying bill groups and counter-protesters are expected to hold demonstrations in London.
Train drivers strike in Poland following serious crashes
Polish train drivers hold nationwide go-slow strike, slowing to a crawl at level crossings following a series of serious crashes at crossings, including a fatal crash on Sept. 9.
Putin, Modi to hold talks on sidelines of BRICS summit in India
Russian President Vladimir Putin to speak at the plenary session of the annual economic bloc BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, which traditionally precedes the bloc’s summit and serves as an important dialogue platform for business representatives from the association's countries.
Putin is also scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visit the Innoprom exhibition organized by the ministries of industry and trade of the two countries.
Bank of Russia to hold meeting on key rate
The Board of Directors of the Bank of Russia will meet in Moscow to review the key interest rate, with the decision expected to provide further guidance on the central bank’s monetary policy and its assessment of inflationary pressures and economic conditions.
Russia-Ukraine conflict
Latest on the Russia‑Ukraine conflict, including humanitarian issues and exchange of prisoners of war, amid a renewed US push to end the war.
BRICS leaders begin to arrive for summit in New Delhi
BRICS leaders are arriving in India for the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi over the weekend.
Myanmar’s president visits Cambodia
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing begins a two-day visit to Cambodia. He is expected to hold talks with Prime Minister Hun Manet.
Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists to be sentenced
Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists are scheduled to be sentenced. They are facing a maximum penalty of 10 years’ jail.
Philippine Vice President to enter plea in grave threats case
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is expected to enter a plea for the grave threats charges linked to the comments she made against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the first lady and a former House speaker.
16th APEC Energy Ministers' Meeting closes in China
16th APEC Energy Ministers' Meeting ends in Beijing, which convened to coordinate regional clean energy policy and energy security across member economies.
China news briefing
Chinese Foreign Ministry holds regular news conference in Beijing.
South Korea's ousted President Yoon to face sentencing
A South Korean court to sentence ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of helping a former defense minister evade a criminal investigation into the killing of a marine. Yoon is in jail over his bid to impose martial law in December 2024.
The ECONOMY
UK’s GDP
UK to release GDP, industrial production and trade balance figures for July.
Türiye’s current account
Türkiye to share current account balance figures for July. The balance posted a deficit of $4.19 billion in June.
US inflation
US to release consumer inflation figures for August. The country’s annual inflation rate was at 3.4% in July and markets expect no change.
SPECIAL REPORTS
How will the US-Iran war shape India’s BRICS summit?
Report discussing the significance of this weekend’s BRICS summit in New Delhi, where Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to join other leaders as the bloc seeks to strengthen its role in a changing global order.
The story examines how the Iran-US war is shaping discussions on energy security, sanctions, trade and international diplomacy. It also looks at the push for a multipolar world by emerging economies, as well as the bloc’s limitations and diverging interests of its member nations.
It includes comments from International Crisis Group analyst Parveen Donthi, Sourabh Gupta of Institute for China-America Studies, British political commentator Martin Jacques and Beijing-based analyst Einar Tangen.
Sweden heads to polls as welfare shapes race and right-wing seeks power
Report on Sweden’s closely contested general election this Sunday, with the center-left opposition leading in polls while the governing center-right bloc tries to close the gap.
The story focuses on the return of healthcare, education and welfare to the center of the campaign, alongside continued concerns over crime, migration and national security. It also examines the growing influence of the right-wing Sweden Democrats, and the challenges the Social Democrats would face in forming a government with ideologically divided opposition parties.
The report includes comments from Nicholas Aylott, associate professor at Stockholm’s Sodertorn University, and Perola Oberg, professor at Uppsala University.
TIMELINE - 25 years after 9/11: The events that reshaped the world
Report marking 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, tracing the major events that followed and examining how they changed global politics, security and conflicts.
The timeline covers key developments from the attacks and the US-led “war on terror” to the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq, the creation of new security laws and institutions, Guantanamo, the killing of Osama bin Laden and the Taliban’s return to power in 2021.
It also examines the wider impact of 9/11, including changes to airport and border security, surveillance, counterterrorism policies and debates over civil liberties, as well as its effects on Muslim communities and conflicts across the Middle East and South Asia.