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...

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

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

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...

Lebanon makes headlines with a cash seizure at Beirut airport, renewed diplomatic efforts with Saudi Arabia, and reactions to EU defense spending plans and the Ukraine conflict. 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...

JD Vance faces backlash for remarks about the UK military, while Turkey seeks the dissolution of PKK-linked groups in Syria and Iraq. Plus, an arrest in Deir ez-Zor. Read more...

This week's health news includes UK-sourced plasma for NHS patients, a paracetamol recall, tips to reduce dementia risk, a tragic death after plastic surgery, and foods linked to unhappiness. 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...

This article covers diverse business news, from the struggles of Syrian returnees facing high furniture prices to savings on activewear with Alo discount codes, and a fatal truck accident. Read more...

Turkey faces a pivotal moment with a Kurdish militant ceasefire, adjusted Ramadan border crossing hours, and continued tensions with Iran over Syrian policy. Plus, Erdoğan's political maneuvers. Read more...

Azerbaijan is modernizing its financial system, boosting exports from its industrial parks, expanding rural water access, and strengthening energy ties with Turkey through a new pipeline. Read more...

The EBRD is investing heavily in green technology and infrastructure across multiple countries, including Türkiye, North Macedonia, and Serbia. These investments aim to boost sustainable development and connectivity. Read more...

A compilation of recent health crises, including a misdiagnosed cancer case, Pope Francis's respiratory failure, an attack on a paramedic, and a cosmetic surgery gone wrong. Read more...