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...

A look at the week's top political stories, including controversy over a BBC Gaza documentary, the possibility of Syrian refugees returning home, and plans to ban new leasehold flats. Read more...

A roundup of the latest political news, including the UK's trade dilemma, Puigdemont's plans, the Generalitat's actions, an ETA member's story, and traffic regulations in Homs. Read more...

A look at the ongoing challenges facing Syria, including the limited impact of EU sanctions, the struggling electricity sector, and the personal devastation of returning home to destroyed areas. 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...

Two hostage stories emerge: French journalists confront Mehdi Nemmouche in court, while two cousins escape Islamist militants in Mozambique, highlighting resilience and survival. Read more...

Controversy erupts over a Syrian leader's statement at a national dialogue, while the SDF announces the arrest of a suspected regime spy. UNICEF also reports on the dire situation for children in Sudan. Read more...

Recent reports detail a grim situation in Syria, including numerous arrests, deadly explosions from war remnants, and German assistance for refugees voluntarily returning home. 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...

Recent explosions in Syria claim lives and injure many, while refugees from Ghent make a poignant return after a decade. A Belgian town invests in education. 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...

From the UK to Syria to Corsica, justice systems are facing major changes. This article examines proposed reforms, anti-mafia initiatives, and judicial referrals. Read more...

Syria grapples with Israeli airstrikes near Tartous, distrust from Israel regarding its new government, and the ongoing threat of landmines claiming lives, including civilians and security personnel. Read more...

The Middle East remains volatile as freed hostages recount harrowing experiences, aid blockades worsen conditions in Gaza, and Columbia University addresses campus unrest. Read more...

A look at global tensions, including China-US trade disputes, Syria's plea for sanctions relief, potential US-Iran nuclear talks mediated by Russia, and a lawsuit against the UC system. Read more...

Global political tensions are escalating as Syria calls for sanctions relief, Mexico threatens tariffs, China defends its fentanyl controls, and the US lags in hypersonic missile development. 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...

Arab leaders are meeting in Cairo to discuss a counterproposal to Trump's Gaza Plan as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire remains uncertain. Meanwhile, tensions rise as Israel strengthens its presence in Lebanon and Syria. 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...

Asylum applications in Europe see an 11% drop, while a Norwegian fuel tycoon boycotts the US Navy over Trump's alleged actions. Also, IT²EC 2025 focuses on deterrence in Norway. Read more...