Politics
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,......
Turkish Parliament member Bahadır Nahit Yenişehirlioğlu has sparked controversy with strong criticism of Algeria, accusing the North African nation of providing sanctuary to Kurdish groups that Turkey considers separatist elements. The Justice and Development Party (AK Party) representative characterized......
A key diplomatic meeting on Syria is taking place in Riyadh, with the participation of foreign ministers and top diplomats from Western and Middle Eastern nations. This meeting marks the first regional dialogue with Syria's new foreign minister since President Bashar al-Assad's removal......
Turkey has warned of potential military action against Kurdish forces in Syria unless they accept Ankara’s terms for a peaceful transition following the recent overthrow of Bashar al-Assad. According to Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, if the Syrian Kurdish militia, the YPG, refuses to meet......
United States President-elect Donald Trump has hinted at potential military actions in the Americas and the Middle East, along with ambitious foreign policy goals, during a press event in Florida. Speaking from his estate, Trump addressed various topics just days before his second inauguration on January......
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has issued a stark warning to Kurdish fighters in Syria, asserting that they must lay down their arms or face defeat. His remarks come in the wake of significant changes in Syria’s political landscape following the recent ouster of President Bashar al-Assad. Erdogan......
Iran’s top diplomat has stated that it is too early to assess Syria’s future, as ongoing developments in the region could heavily influence its trajectory. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in an interview shared on his Telegram channel, expressed uncertainty about Syria's outcome.......
The Moroccan judiciary has taken a decisive stance on human rights by refusing to extradite Egyptian political dissident and physician Dr. Abdel Basset Imam to Egypt, where he faces a life sentence for opposing the current government. Dr. Imam, who holds both Turkish and Egyptian citizenship, expressed......
