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The Guardian view on Turkey and the PKK: an elusive peace is in view once more

Editorial: Abdullah Öcalan’s call for fighters to disarm is an important moment. But a lasting resolution will require greater rights for Kurds

The Guardian - UK

Jailed Kurdish separatist leader calls for PKK to disarm in move that could shake up Turkey and Middle East

Abdullah Ocalan’s message follows four decades of guerrilla warfare

The Independent UK

Kurdish Leader Calls For PKK Disarmament And Dissolution

Abdullah Ocalan's call for PKK disarmament offers hope for peace in the region amid renewed efforts for reconciliation between Kurdish groups and the Turki...

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Why has PKK leader called on group to dissolve – and why does it matter?

Abdullah Öcalan’s declaration paves way for end to 40-year conflict between militant Kurdish groups and Turkish state

The Guardian - UK

Turkey Calls For Inclusion Of Russia And Ukraine In Talks

Turkish President Erdogan calls for inclusive talks with Russia and Ukraine to achieve lasting peace. Recent exclusions raise concerns.

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Future of US troops in Syria in question, under pressure from Turkey and Israel

The future of American troops in Syria is in the spotlight, as Turkey and Israel push competing agendas with the Trump administration regarding the role of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in countering the Islamic State group.

Radio France Internationale

European leaders reframe approach to arms sales to Turkey as Ukraine deal looms

In a sign of warming Turkish relations, European leaders have started lifting their opposition to key military hardware sales, to the alarm of Turkey's rival Greece. The move comes as Turkey, Nato's second-largest army, is viewed as potentially playing a key role in Europe's security goals as doubts grow over…

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Zelenskyy again demands Ukraine is involved in talks after Russia and US agree to create team to explore peace deal – as it happened

US delegation says concessions must be made by both sides after talks with Russia that did not involve Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Zelensky Slams US-Russia Talks, Urges 'Fair' Negotiations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday criticised US-Russia talks for excluding Kyiv, saying efforts to end the war must be "fair" and involve European countries including Turkey.

International Business Times

Ukrainian President Zelensky Meets With Turkish President Erdogan

Ukrainian President Zelensky and Turkish President Erdogan meet in Ankara to strengthen ties amidst ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

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Turkey Arrests 282 Despite Reconciliation Bid With PKK

Turkey has detained 282 people in a nationwide swoop on those with suspected "terror" ties, the interior minister said Tuesday, despite a parallel government bid to end the bloody four-decade Kurdish conflict.

International Business Times

Ukrainian President Zelensky To Meet Turkish President Erdogan

Ukrainian President Zelensky to meet Turkish President Erdogan in Ankara to discuss strategic partnership and regional security.

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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...

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IDF making ‘offensive plans’ as Trump says US will back Israel if it restarts war – as it happened

Iair Horn, Sasha Troufanov and Sagui Dekel-Chen released by Hamas

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The Independent UK

Middle East latest: 3 Israeli men named as latest to be freed in hostage release

The families of Israeli hostages still held by the Hamas militant group have released the names of three hostages expected to be freed on Saturday

Al Jazeera

Pakistan rolls out red carpet for Turkiye’s Erdogan

Turkish leader to hold high-level talks with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad.

The Independent UK

Turkey's president arrives in Pakistan's capital on a 2-day visit to boost trade, economic ties

Turkey’s president, accompanied by a high-level delegation, has arrived in Pakistan’s capital on a two-day visit to discuss how to boost trade and economic ties between the nations

International Business Times

Indonesia's Prabowo, Turkey's Erdogan Agree To Bolster Ties

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan held talks Wednesday, signing a series of agreements to boost trade and defence ties between the Muslim-majority nations, including a joint venture to build drones.

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The Independent UK

Leaders of Indonesia and Turkey hold talks on defense and economic ties

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday for talks aimed at strengthening economic and defense ties between the two Muslim-majority nations

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Hamas Delays Hostage Release Amid Ceasefire Violation Accusations

Hamas delays hostage release, Trump's Gaza remarks criticized, Israeli response, PA ends payments, Israeli police raid bookstore, Turkish President rejects...

The Independent UK

Middle East latest: Hamas says it will delay hostage release set for Saturday

A spokesperson for Hamas says it will delay the next hostage release after accusing Israel of violating a ceasefire agreement

The Guardian - UK

Syria’s revolution hangs in the balance. The west must lift sanctions now

Competing interests and rivalries between regional powers threaten hopes of change after the fall of Bashar al-Assad

Radio France Internationale

Interim president Sharaa weighs-up Ankara and Riyadh in power struggle for Syria

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited Ankara on Tuesday, on the heels of a visit to Saudi Arabia – a move that is being interpreted as a balancing act by Sharaa between the two regional powers, amidst growing competition for influence over Syria.

International Business Times

Turkey Marks Second Anniversary Of Quake Disaster

Turkey on Thursday commemorates the second anniversary of the February 6, 2023 earthquake, which claimed nearly 60,000 lives including in neighbouring Syria and turned entire cities into ruins.

Al Jazeera

American ally SDF: Not yet notified of US plan for Syria withdrawal

Questions grow over future of 2,000 SDF fighters in Syria after Bashar al-Assad toppling, President Trump taking office.

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