Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):
US-Iran conflict
Developments in US-Iran conflict after President Donald Trump said the war would end very soon, perhaps immediately after the US’ Nov. 3 midterm elections, also predicting oil prices would plunge once it ends.
Egypt to host 4-way summit with Eritrea, Somalia, Sudan amid Ethiopia conflict
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to join the leaders of Eritrea, Sudan, and Somalia at consultative summit in coastal city of New Alamein to discuss regional issues of common interest. He will also take part in the African Union’s eighth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting in the Egyptian city.
UAE/FlyDubai investigation
Following Emirati and Israeli investigations into FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv that made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after the co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain.
Yemen military escalation
Developments in Yemen after the army said it carried out 257 strikes on Houthi military targets across several regions, with operations concentrated on fronts in Taiz.
Monitoring European reactions to developments around Hormuz and Yemen
Following European governments’ reactions to developments in the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen, with concerns over shipping, energy security, and the risk of wider regional escalation.
Bosnia and Herzegovina holding general election
Voters head to the polls to elect the three members of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s tripartite Presidency and 42 members of the House of Representatives for four-year terms.
Latvian general elections
Following elections results and political developments in Latvia after Saturday’s parliamentary elections.
Following student protests in France
Monitoring developments in France as hundreds of schools stay closed following violent student protests. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced that more than 5,000 people had been arrested since last Monday while fires are burning across parts of the country as riot police respond to student protests over school conditions.
Brazilian general elections
Brazilians to vote in elections for president, governors, Congress, and state legislatures, with nearly 159 million people eligible to cast ballots. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva faces Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro and other challengers; if no candidate wins more than half of valid votes on Sunday, a presidential runoff will be held on Oct. 25.
Premier of EU hopeful Moldova to meet with bloc officials in Brussels
During 3-day working visit to Brussels, Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan Tofan to attend 10th meeting of Moldova–EU Association Council. The meeting will focus on Moldova’s progress toward EU accession, implementation of reforms, and cooperation on foreign and security policy matters.
Russia-Ukraine war
Following reports by Moscow and Kyiv on frontline developments and exchanges of airstrikes along with discussions of humanitarian issues, including prisoner exchanges.
Asian Games 2026 conclude in Japan
20th Asian Games, hosted by Japan in Aichi and Nagoya, concluding after two weeks of competition featuring athletes from across Asia. More than 17,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions competed.
Japanese, Filipino forces begin joint exercise
Japan's Self-Defense Forces and Philippine military beginning 6-day joint humanitarian exercise, marking first implementation of defense pact allowing the 2 countries to exchange supplies and logistical support.