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Turkey’s historic bid to end the PKK insurgency hangs in the balance - opinion

Currently, the debate is focused heavily on where and how PKK weapons are to be surrendered and who verifies the operation.

Inside the Turkish Parliament, Ankara, June 3, 2023; illustrative.
US Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) speaks behind a glass during a "No Kings" protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's administration policies, in St. Paul, Minnesota, March 28, 2026.

US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home raided in DOJ immigration probe - report

Pakistani physics gold medalist Laiba Ejaz.

Pakistani physics gold medalist’s death sparks fraud investigation over fake US scholarship

Shi'ite fighters launch a rocket during clashes with Islamic State militants on the outskirts of al-Alam, Iraq.

Iraq targets lingering ISIS pockets with airstrikes, operations in security vacuum after US pullout


Expected Iranian drone attack led to removal of US bombers from UK airbase

Iran has denied any involvement in any alleged plot at RAF Fairford, the preferred European ​base for US bombers.

US AIRMEN conduct preflight operations prior to a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber departing base in the US Strategic Command area of responsibility for a mission supporting Operation Epic Fury, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, at an undisclosed location, March 29, 2026.

Boundless polling finds deep gaps in US ability to recognize instances of antisemitism

Boundless CEO Aviva Klompas said in a statement, "Three years after October 7, Americans can see that antisemitism is getting worse, but too many struggle to recognize it and call it out."

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, in New York, US on September 24, 2026.

Iranian terror activity in Western Hemisphere jointly condemned by 11 regional countries

In addition the condemning Iran, the statement commended the work of the 11 signatory nations in their efforts to counter the Islamic regime.

 An Iranian missile system is displayed next to a banner with a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during Iranian defence week, in a street in Tehran, Iran, September 24, 2024.

US court rejects Bashar Masri’s bid to pause discovery in alleged Hamas support, Oct. 7 lawsuit

American victims and relatives accuse the Palestinian-American businessman and his companies of supporting Hamas through Gaza projects. Masri has denied the allegations.

 Palestinian businessman Bashar Masri.

'Let 'em take out Los Angeles': Trump sparks fury after barb suggesting Iran destroy LA, San Diego

"It's a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, for keeping our country safe. They could take out a city. Let 'em take out Los Angeles, let 'em take out San Diego," Trump said.

US President Donald Trump dances on stage during a rally at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center in Grand Island, Nebraska, US, October 5, 2026.

One year on, Trump's Gaza plan has not stopped Israeli fire or disarmed Hamas - explainer

One year after the Gaza ceasefire began, Trump’s broader plan remains stalled, with Hamas still armed, Israeli forces holding most of Gaza, and reconstruction barely underway.

US President Donald Trump holds a signed resolution, during the inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the US Institute of Peace in Washington, February 19, 2026.

FBI tracked Melania, Barron Trump ahead of 2022 Mar-a-Lago search, documents show

The records show agents sought detailed travel information on Trump, Melania, and Barron before searching Mar-a-Lago, while later tracking calls made by Susie Wiles.

Former first lady Melania Trump and Barron Trump look on as Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 06, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Trump envoy meets Sudanese military chief in Egypt in attempt to end devastating war

Sudan's army has been fighting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces since April 2023, when the two fell out over issues including how to integrate their forces in a transition to civilian rule.

Sudan's de facto leader and army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan attends an event marking the 72nd anniversary of the Sudanese Army Day at the Khartoum State Legislative Council in Khartoum on August 15, 2026.

Cuba says US contacts fall short of formal talks as Trump pressure mounts

Cuba’s top diplomat in Washington says communication continues, but formal negotiations have not begun, disputing Trump’s description of the contacts.

Cuba's Minister for Foreign Affairs Bruno Eduardo Rodríguez Parrilla speaks during the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York on September 26, 2026;ilustrative

Islamic State claims responsibility for attack that killed policeman near Iraq's Kirkuk

Despite the defeat of the Islamic State’s self-declared caliphate nearly a decade ago, the group retains sleeper cells in Iraq, Iraqi security officials told Reuters ahead of the US withdrawal.

An Iraqi police patrol transports Iraqi detainees to the Karkh Court during the trial of six French citizens accused of terrorism in Baghdad, on October 5, 2026; Illustrative.