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...

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...

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...

SDF Commander Abdi supports the message of Abdullah Ocalan's disarmament call, but distances himself from its immediate implementation. The PKK also declared a ceasefire in Turkey, linked to Ocalan's influence. 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...

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...

Kyle Clifford is on trial for the brutal triple murder of a BBC commentator's family. The court heard harrowing details of a rape committed against his ex-girlfriend soon after the murders. Read more...

A roundup of recent political news including a potential truce between the PKK and Turkey, political maneuvering in Ukraine, and a message from the Pope before his hospitalization. Read more...

The leader of the PKK calls for disarmament, potentially reshaping Turkey-Syria relations. Separately, Syria faces forest fires and violent clashes amid security operations. Read more...

Greece sees mass protests over a train disaster, while Syria pledges to destroy its remaining chemical weapons stockpile with international help. Plus, a look at identity politics and maternity care. Read more...

Escalating tensions in Eastern Europe continue as Russia issues chilling threats, Ukraine reflects on nuclear disarmament, and NATO allies prepare for potential conflict. Read more...

The UN tackles critical global issues: nature conservation funding, nuclear disarmament concerns, the escalating conflict in Yemen, and a severe humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. Read more...

The PKK has declared a ceasefire following a call from imprisoned leader Abdullah Öcalan to disarm and dissolve. Will this lead to lasting peace, or will Turkish operations continue? Read more...

A recap of recent news surrounding Donald Trump, including assassination attempt reports, calls for nuclear disarmament, and White House optimism ahead of his address to Congress. Read more...

Imprisoned PKK leader Ocalan calls for disarmament amidst Kurdish skepticism, while Erdoğan retaliates against critics. Plus, Mattarella on Ukraine and EU defense. Read more...

Trump's recent policy shifts, including warming relations with Russia and trade disputes with Canada, are reshaping the global landscape. Zelenskyy's approval rating rises after perceived attacks. Read more...

Imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan urges the Kurdish Workers' Party to dissolve and end its armed struggle against Turkey, a conflict raging since the 1980s. This historic call rejects secession and seeks respect for Kurdish identity within Turkey. Read more...