This article examines the contrasting situations in Palmyra, hoping for a tourism revival after ISIS, and Manbij, plagued by electricity shortages and terrorist attacks amidst ongoing conflict. Read more...

Imprisoned PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan has issued a historic call for the Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK) to disarm and end its decades-long armed struggle against the Turkish state. Read more...

Abdullah Öcalan, the imprisoned leader of the PKK, has made a historic call for the group's disarmament and dissolution, potentially ending a 40-year conflict with Turkey and impacting the wider Middle East. Read more...

From calls to ban violent pornography in the UK to mass protests in France over retirement age and a massive blackout in Chile, the global political landscape is shifting rapidly. Read more...

The UK faces scrutiny over rising asylum claim rejections, a major arms drive funded by aid cuts, and a disturbing case of radicalization. Plus, potential peace talks between Turkey and Kurdish militants. Read more...

A roundup of recent political events including new tax measures in France, NGO crackdowns in Serbia, Kurdish conflict updates in Turkey, and a "rabbit tax" rejection. Read more...

A roundup of today's top political stories: GB News wins a legal challenge, a call for stricter pornography regulations, and potential peace talks between Turkey and the PKK. Read more...

Turkey is actively involved in diplomatic efforts to resolve the Ukraine crisis and is navigating complex peace talks with Kurdish groups following a call for disarmament. Read more...

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...

Recent news from Syria includes the rescue of a disabled woman, a call for Ramadan moon sighting, and optimism surrounding peace talks involving Kurdish factions. 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...

Recent news from Italy includes proposed health budget cuts impacting the gravely ill, the start of Ramadan, and a far-right commemoration met with antifascist dissent. 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...

Pope Francis shows improvement after pneumonia. Naples Mayor Manfredi supports a proposal for a pro-Europe demonstration, while a tragic murder case unfolds in Vernio. 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 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...