ISTANBUL
Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, May 28, 2026 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):
Ongoing diplomatic push surrounding US-Iran negotiations
Developments in indirect US-Iran talks following reports on a draft agreement involving cooperation over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, possible easing of US naval restrictions on Iranian ports, and discussions on broader regional military arrangements.
Global remarks and reactions to potential developments in the progress toward a US-Iran deal amid ongoing Middle East tensions, alongside updates on efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Muslim pilgrims continue Hajj rituals on 2nd day of Eid al-Adha
Hajj rituals continue as Muslims mark the second day of Eid al-Adha amid the ongoing pilgrim movement between the holy sites.
Israeli ceasefire violations in Lebanon
Continued Israeli ceasefire violations in Lebanon following Israeli army evacuation warnings and deadly attacks in the southern and eastern regions of the country.
Political developments in Spain amid ruling party investigation
Developments after Spanish police entered the ruling Socialist Party’s headquarters as part of widening corruption and influence-peddling investigations linked to alleged disinformation campaigns targeting anti-corruption investigators and members of the judiciary.
NATO chief hosts Bulgarian, Hungarian premiers
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will meet with Bulgarian Premier Rumen Radev and Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar in Brussels. Rutte will hold press remarks with both leaders. These will mark the first meetings between the Bulgarian and Hungarian leaders and Rutte since they assumed their offices.
EU Commission chief hosts Bulgarian premier
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will meet with Bulgarian Prime Minister Radev in Brussels, where they are expected to discuss bilateral issues and the future of relations. No press conference is foreseen.
EU foreign ministers gather for informal meeting
EU member states’ foreign ministers will meet in Limassol for an informal meeting, where top officials are expected to discuss recent global developments, as well as potential measures against Israeli Cabinet minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, over his ill-treatment of Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla activists, as several member states urge the bloc to take action. No formal decisions will be taken as this is an informal meeting.
Trump to take part in pre-recorded interview
US President Donald Trump is scheduled to participate in a pre-recorded interview set to air at a later time. No further details have been disclosed.
UN Security Council to hold briefing on Ukraine
The UN Security Council will hold an open briefing on Ukraine. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is expected to deliver short remarks, after which Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific Mohamed Khaled Khiari will brief.
UN chief to present progress on UN reforms
UN chief Guterres will present a progress report on the UN80 Initiative, a reform effort of the organization marking its 80th anniversary, at an informal plenary meeting of the General Assembly.
Canada to announce international funding for anti-Ebola efforts
Canada’s Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai and Health Minister Marjorie Michel will make an announcement on funding for international assistance for efforts to curb the spread of the Ebola disease.
Summit of Eurasian Economic Union leaders
A meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council -- the governing body of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) -- is taking place in Kazakhstan's capital Astana. One of the key agenda items will be Armenia’s future participation in the EAEU amid its growing ties with the EU.
Putin’s visit to Kazakhstan
As part of the main day of his state visit to Kazakhstan, Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to take part in the welcoming ceremony, bilateral talks in restricted and expanded formats, and the plenary session of the Eurasian Economic Forum.
Press briefing by Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova to present Moscow’s assessments of the international events at a press briefing in Moscow.
Russia-Ukraine conflict
Developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict remain one of the key topics on the international agenda.
Japanese premier hosts Filipino president
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hosts the Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for bilateral talks.
China’s Foreign Ministry's news conference
The Chinese Foreign Ministry holds its regular news conference.