Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):
US-Iran developments
US-Iran related developments following Pakistani interior minister's visit to Tehran. Following situation as US President Donald Trump said earlier he would likely be open to meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during UN General Assembly week.
Yemen clashes
Following field developments in Yemen, particularly those areas near Bab al-Mandeb as the Houthis frequently launch strikes on the area. According to latest figures provided by the International Organization for Migration, nearly 130,000 people have been displaced across seven governorates of the country.
Sudan fighting
Monitoring field and humanitarian situation in the country
On Monday, the Sudanese army made battlefield advances in parts of Kurmuk locality in southeastern Blue Nile state following clashes with the Rapid Support Forces and its ally, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N).
World leaders to begin addresses at UN General Assembly
World leaders will begin addressing the 81st UN General Assembly in New York as the annual high-level general debate gets underway. Heads of state and government and other senior representatives will outline their countries’ positions and priorities on major international issues. The debate will conclude on Sept. 28.
MENA leaders, including Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, are set to address the UN General Assembly.
Following speeches and meetings of European high-level officials during the General Assembly. European Council President Antonio Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas will also attend, participating in several high-level events, as well as bilateral meetings.
French President Emmanuel Macron is also due to address the UN General Assembly. Expected to defend “effective multilateralism” through coalitions that deliver concrete results, with messages on international crises, including the Palestinian issue.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend the opening of the UN General Assembly General Debate in New York on Tuesday and hold a series of bilateral meetings with foreign leaders and senior officials. He will later hold a media availability and deliver remarks at a leader-level event on the two-state solution.
Presidents of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, and Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov to take part in the General Assembly.
High-level meeting on 2-state solution, Gaza peace plan
High-level meeting, formally titled the High Level International Meeting on the Two-State Solution and the Comprehensive Peace Plan for Gaza, takes place on the margins of the UN General Assembly. The meeting is co-chaired by French President Macron, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal Bin Farhan. Participants include UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and European Council President Costa.
UK premier, US president hold 1st in-person meeting
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and US President Donald Trump hold their fist in-person meeting on margins of UN General Assembly in New York. Burnham’s schedule also includes a breakfast with US business leaders.
Trump to address UN General Assembly, hold series of leader meetings
US President Donald Trump will address the UN General Assembly in New York before holding meetings with several foreign leaders, including the prime ministers of the UK and Japan, as well as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump will also attend a Shield of the Americas event, meet Gulf Cooperation Council leaders and participate in a reception for leaders and first spouses in New York for the UN General Assembly. He is also scheduled to hold a pull-aside meeting with Venezuela’s acting president before returning to Washington.
Turkish president to address UN General Assembly, attend reception
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will address the UN General Assembly in New York. He is also expected to attend a reception for leaders participating in the General Assembly. The president and first lady Emine Erdogan will also attend a reception hosted by US President Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, in honor of the heads of state and their spouses.
Syrian president to discuss country’s transition, US ties in New York
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa will take part in an Atlantic Council discussion on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. He is expected to discuss Syria’s political transition, reconstruction and economic recovery, institutional reform, regional reintegration and the evolving relationship with the US.
White House media-ban lawsuit moves forward
US news outlets CNN, MS NOW and Politico are challenging President Trump’s decision to bar their journalists from the White House, arguing in federal court that the move violates Constitutional press protections. The administration is due to respond ahead of a Wednesday hearing on the outlets’ request for emergency restoration of access. Major television networks have also suspended pooled video coverage of presidential events in solidarity with the banned outlets.
US, Denmark, Greenland to sign Arctic security agreement
US President Trump will meet Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen in New York for a trilateral signing ceremony on Greenland’s security. The agreement is expected to expand the US military presence in Greenland to two additional sites, Narsarsuaq and Mestersvig, while placing broader Arctic security under NATO responsibility.
German coalition talks after state elections
Monitoring statements from party leaders in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern after Sunday’s votes, including possible coalition talks. The right-wing AfD won in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with 38.2%, while the center-left Social Democrats took 35.5%. In the Berlin city-state the socialist Left Party came first with 25.7%, but fell short of a majority to govern alone.
Russian foreign minister to take part in 'Dialogue about fake news' international conference
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov to take part in an international conference "Dialogue about fake news" alongside head of the Russian Central Election Commission Ella Pamfilova in Moscow.
Lavrov will later travel to New York to attend the high-level week of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. Lavrov is expected to address the assembly on Sept. 26 and hold a series of bilateral meetings with representatives of countries described by Moscow as friendly and constructively minded.
Russia-Ukraine war
The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war remains a focus of international media attention. Moscow and Kyiv continue to report frontline developments and exchanges of airstrikes, while discussions on humanitarian issues, including prisoner exchanges, continue.
Border tensions renew between Pakistan, Afghanistan
Monitoring developments after Pakistan launched airstrikes on Afghanistan's eastern Kunar and Paktika provinces. Kabul said at least three civilians were killed in the airstrikes while Islamabad claimed killing 28 militants.
Japan inundated by heavy rains, hit by landslides
Rescue operations continue amid heavy rains and landslides brought by Typhoon Dujuan in Japan. The 25th typhoon this year also disrupted air services in many parts of the country.
Gov’t briefs parliament on South Korea’s $350B investments into US
South Korea's government briefs parliament on planned $350 billion investments into the US. Under the investment deal, the US had brought down tariffs on South Korean imports. Seoul has selected $22.3 billion gas-fired power plant in Texas as the first project under its investment program.
SPECIAL REPORTS
INTERVIEW - Berlin election winner Elif Eralp vows to fight far right, tackle soaring rents
Interview with Left Party lead candidate Elif Eralp following her party’s historic victory in Sunday’s Berlin state election.
Eralp speaks about her top priorities, including pushing back against racism and the far right by bringing Berlin’s different communities together. She says her government would seek dialogue across religious and ethnic groups and make human rights and international law a basis for strengthening social cohesion.
She also says tackling Berlin’s housing crisis would be a major priority, arguing that soaring rents and living costs have made affordability the city’s biggest challenge.
EXPLAINER - Greenland deal: What does the new US security pact mean?
Report on the emerging security agreement between the US, Denmark and Greenland.
The story explores what is known so far about expanded US military access, restrictions aimed at preventing rival powers such as China and Russia from establishing bases or sensitive strategic interests in Greenland, and how the arrangement builds on longstanding US defense rights dating back to the 1951 agreement.
The report also examines the political context after President Donald Trump repeatedly pushed for greater US control of Greenland, the island’s growing strategic importance amid Arctic competition, and the role NATO is expected to play.
EXPLAINER - Morocco election: How does the country’s political system work?
Report on Morocco’s elections as voters prepare to choose a new parliament on Sept. 23 and shape the formation of the next government.
The story explains how Morocco’s elections work and provides details on its political system. It also sheds light on the main forces and candidates as over two dozen parties compete for 395 seats in the House of Representatives.
The story also examines the fragmented party landscape and the coalition-building process, as well as the main issues shaping the race.