The president of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe, Marc Cools, called for the "immediate release" of Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, on Monday. Cools described Imamoglu’s detention as a "calculated maneuver" designed to undermine......

A Turkish court has ordered the imprisonment of Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, a key opponent of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, pending his trial on corruption charges. The decision, announced on Sunday, has intensified political unrest in Turkey and raised concerns about democratic principles......

The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP) has launched the “Global 195” initiative, aimed at creating a comprehensive network for accountability targeting Israelis and dual nationals implicated in war crimes in Gaza. Announced on March 18, this initiative seeks to leverage......

Turkish authorities have detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu in a corruption probe, sparking widespread controversy. The arrest, carried out during a police raid on his residence, was swiftly condemned by the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), which labeled it a "coup." Imamoglu,......

During a virtual summit hosted by London, a group of thirty leaders supporting Ukraine agreed to apply "collective pressure" on Russia, which is suspected of wanting to continue the war, to compel Moscow to accept a ceasefire. French President Emmanuel Macron, one of the participants in the......

The British Secretary of State for the Armed Forces confirmed on Monday that Paris and London had not reached an agreement regarding a one-month ceasefire proposal in Ukraine, which was mentioned by French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday evening. "There is no agreement on what a ceasefire would......

The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has announced a ceasefire with Turkiye, following an appeal from its imprisoned leader, Abdullah Ocalan, to lay down arms, according to Kurdish media sources. The declaration, reported by the pro-PKK Firat news agency (ANF) on Saturday, is seen as a significant......

Abdullah Öcalan, the founder and long-time leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), has called for the disbandment of the militant group, marking a significant development in the ongoing conflict. On February 27, 2025, Öcalan, speaking from his prison near Istanbul, declared that all......

Türkiye held solemn ceremonies this week to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the Khojaly Massacre, a tragic event in Azerbaijan’s history that claimed hundreds of civilian lives. The Turkish Foreign Ministry issued a statement paying tribute to the victims of the massacre, which occurred......

Kosovo's Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, has declared victory in the country’s parliamentary elections, though the results indicate he will need to form a coalition government. Preliminary results, released on Sunday night, show that Kurti’s leftist party, Vetevendosje, secured 41.99% of......

A prominent Turkish political leader is facing trial on charges of inciting public hatred through social media. The court has ordered the detention of Umit Ozdag, leader of a key political party, for allegedly making inflammatory remarks. Ozdag was detained after reportedly criticizing President Recep......

Russia and Iran have solidified a long-awaited cooperation agreement, reinforcing their strategic alliance amidst growing geopolitical pressures. Signed in Moscow, the 20-year agreement boosts military and defense cooperation between the two nations. A key provision in the pact ensures that neither country......

Congressman Joe Wilson addressed Congress on Wednesday, expressing concern over foreign powers' involvement in the Sahara conflict while reaffirming US support for Morocco's territorial claims. Wilson specifically highlighted the actions of Russia, Iran, and Cuba in supporting the Polisario Front. Wilson,......