A look at the ongoing turmoil in Syria, including accounts of suffering in Assad's prisons, Israeli military actions, and the struggles of Kurds and former Ba'ath party members. Read more...

Syria faces complex challenges as refugees return and investigations into missing persons begin, while Kurdish forces negotiate for a ceasefire with Turkey. Read more...

Syria faces a complex landscape this week, from observing Ramadan amid ongoing conflict to potential peace talks and allegations of detainee torture. Read more...

Abdullah Öcalan, founder of the PKK, has called for the group's dissolution, a move hailed by Turkish President Erdogan as a historic opportunity. The PKK militia has signaled its readiness to comply. Read more...

After 40 years of conflict, Kurdish militants, influenced by imprisoned leader Abdullah Öcalan, have declared a ceasefire with Turkey, signaling a potential path to peace. Read more...

Jose Mourinho is suing Galatasaray over racism accusations while also facing a four-game ban. Separately, Mauro Icardi faces allegations of child abuse from Wanda Nara and Maxi Lopez. Read more...

The PKK, designated a terrorist group, has declared a ceasefire with Turkey after four decades of conflict, raising hopes for a potential de-escalation. Supporters hope for the release of Abdullah Öcalan. Read more...

The SEC approves a Bitcoin & Ethereum ETF from Bitwise, while TSMC cancels a $100B US investment. Russia seeks US flights, and Cardano vs. Ethereum is debated. Read more...

The PKK has declared a ceasefire with Turkey following a call from its imprisoned leader, Abdullah Öcalan, to lay down arms after more than 40 years of conflict. The ceasefire is conditional. Read more...

Mourinho receives a ban after a Turkish derby, police get new stop and search powers before a Hibs-Hearts match, and a goalkeeper recounts sleepless nights after a transfer. Read more...

Turkey demands disarmament of PKK branches in Syria and Iraq while a Kurdish insurgent group declares a ceasefire. Manbij also sees continued violence. Read more...

North Korea welcomes back Western tourists, while Kyrgyzstan eyes tourism boost through Russian investment, and Turkey offers a cultural train journey. Read more...

The PKK has declared a ceasefire with Turkey after four decades of conflict, following a call from imprisoned leader Abdullah Ocalan to disarm. Turkey is also escalating military operations in northern Syria. Read more...

This week's business review covers Azerbaijan's precious metals market, water resource assessments, and a Turkish logistics company's market exit. Read more...

Recent news from Azerbaijan includes the closure of the ICRC office, President Aliyev's comments on Turkish-Azerbaijani friendship, and his congratulations to Azerbaijani women on International Women's Day. Read more...

Iran is actively pursuing regional transport projects with Russia while simultaneously facing diplomatic challenges with Turkey and security concerns in the UK. Read more...

Fenerbahçe coach José Mourinho is suing Galatasaray for tarnishing his name after a suspension following controversial remarks made during and after a match. He's seeking over a million in compensation. Read more...

Kurdish militants have declared a ceasefire in their 40-year conflict with Turkey, following a call to disarm from their imprisoned leader. Syria also plans a new free zone. Read more...

A ceasefire declared by the PKK offers hope to displaced Kurds and potentially marks a significant shift in the decades-long conflict with Turkey. Read more...

Turkey is actively involved in discussions regarding the future of Syria and the Kurdish issue, including a call for disarmament from PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan. Read more...