PKK declares ceasefire with Turkey after more than 40 years of conflict Kurdish militant group responds to call from its jailed leader Abdullah Öcalan to lay down arms The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2025
Kurdish leader Ocalan calls for PKK disarmament, paving way for peace The imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers Party, the PKK, Abdullah Ocalan, has called for an end to the fight against the Turkish state. This may open the door to ending four decades of conflict that has claimed over 40,000 lives. RFI's correspondent in Istanbul looks at the implications for… Radio France Internationale · Mar 1, 2025
Turkiye’s Erdogan says PKK leader’s call to disband is historic opportunity Turkish president’s comments come as his party urged PKK affiliates in Iraq and Syria to also dissolve and disarm. Al Jazeera · Feb 28, 2025
Turkey seeks dissolution of PKK-linked groups in Syria and Iraq, following leader's peace plea A senior Turkish official says groups affiliated with the Kurdistan Workers Party, or PKK, in Syria and Iraq should dissolve themselves The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2025
Will PKK leader Ocalan’s call for group to dissolve end Turkiye conflict? Abdullah Ocalan urges the PKK to disarm and dissolve, signalling a possible end to decades of conflict with Turkiye. Al Jazeera · Feb 27, 2025
Jailed Kurdish leader calls for PKK to disarm – in shift that could shake up Turkey and Middle East Abdullah Öcalan’s message, which follows four decades of guerrilla warfare, will have far-reaching implications The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2025
How previous prime ministers handled the ‘special relationship’ Winston Churchill coined the phrase to describe what has become an enduring diplomatic priority, but relationships between leaders have varied. Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2025
Senate confirms Driscoll as Army secretary, putting an Iraq War vet at the helm The Senate has confirmed Dan Driscoll to be the next Army secretary, voting 66-28 to put the former soldier and Iraq War veteran at the helm of the service The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025
Former Iraqi prime minister returns to Baghdad despite security threats Former Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi has returned to Baghdad for the first time in more than two years despite ongoing security threats The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025
Iraq Releases First Census In 40 Years, Population Reaches 46.1M Iraq's first census in 40 years reveals a population of 46.1 million, aiding future planning and resource distribution. Top News · Feb 25, 2025
This country hasn’t had a census in nearly 40 years – millions more now live here The final results of Iraq’s first census in nearly 40 years show the population has reached 46.1 million The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025
Crude Prices Rebound Mildly Higher April WTI crude oil (CLJ25 ) is up +0.30 (+0.43%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ25 ) is down -0.0025 (-0.11%). Crude oil prices are mildly higher today on an upward rebound after last Friday's losses on weak US economic data. Crude oil prices today are shaking off news that Iraq... Barchart · Feb 24, 2025
Young Socceroos book U20 World Cup place after worldie Australia's Young Socceroos have reached the semi-finals of U20 Asian Cup with a 3-2 comeback win over Iraq, booking a World Cup spot in the process. AAP · Feb 22, 2025
Can Ultimate Frisbee Heal the Middle East? The spread of Ultimate Frisbee testifies to a kind of Western soft power in the Middle East, one far friendlier than bombs or bullets. Reason · Feb 22, 2025
AAP · Feb 21, 2025 Deli relishes clash of cultures for World Cup shot Baghdad-born Young Socceroos midfielder Frans Deli is eager to take on his country of birth for a spot at the under-20 World Cup.
The Conversation · Feb 21, 2025 Will the UK send troops to Ukraine? The challenges facing Starmer’s plan Plans for the UK and other European countries to send troops to Ukraine are in their very early stages. But the UK prime minister, Keir Starmer, will already be thinking about how such a move could play out at home. Sending UK troops abroad, even on a “peacekeeping” mission, always…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2025 Fundamentally by Nussaibah Younis review – witty debut about Islamic State brides A young academic travels to Iraq to help a British Asian who joined IS at 15, in this rollicking account of a UN deradicalisation programme
AAP · Feb 20, 2025 Young Socceroos unburdened by history in WC tilt The Young Socceroos will book their ticket to the under-20 World Cup for the first time since 2013 if they beat Iraq in their under-20 Asian Cup quarter-final.
Top News · Feb 17, 2025 Young Iraqis Launch 'Iraq Only' Initiative To Counter Iranian Influence 'Iraq Only' movement led by activists in Iraq aims to reduce Iranian influence, foster U.S. ties, and promote democracy.
Top News · Feb 17, 2025 Turkish Delegation In Iraq For Peace Talks With Kurds Turkish opposition party engages in peace talks with Kurdish leaders in Iraq, focusing on the PKK conflict and Ocalan's role. Complex dynamics in the regio...
The Conversation · Feb 17, 2025 What does the US public think about sending troops to foreign wars? Here’s what the evidence shows The US public’s commitment to sending its sons and daughters to war has declined in recent years. Polls suggest that US involvement in modern conflicts is more likely to be viewed as mistaken than in the early and middle parts of the 20th century. Today, around 47% of Americans consider…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2025 ‘I could have been an Islamic State bride’: the story behind this year’s buzziest comic debut When Nussaibah Younis met IS brides, the peace consultant was struck by how easily she could have become one herself – sparking the idea for her darkly funny first novel
The Guardian - US · Feb 13, 2025 USAid cuts sow feeling of betrayal among Yazidis, 10 years after IS genocide Figures who backed rights of religious minorities in first Trump term fall silent as vital work halted on the ground
Bored Panda · Feb 13, 2025 50 Ancient Artefacts That Prove The Past Was More Advanced Than We Ever Imagined From towering structures and intricate jewelry to breathtaking art, these are some of the most fascinating relics from the ancient world. The post 50 Ancient Artefacts That Prove The Past Was More Advanced Than We Ever Imagined first appeared on Bored Panda.
Top News · Feb 12, 2025 Iraq's Top Court Revokes Injunction On Controversial Laws Iraq's top court dismisses legal challenge on controversial laws, sparking debates and concerns over women's rights, corruption, and land restitution.