This article examines the contrasting situations in Palmyra, hoping for a tourism revival after ISIS, and Manbij, plagued by electricity shortages and terrorist attacks amidst ongoing conflict. Read more...

A look at the ongoing turmoil in Syria, including accounts of suffering in Assad's prisons, Israeli military actions, and the struggles of Kurds and former Ba'ath party members. Read more...

Abdullah Öcalan, founder of the PKK, has called for the group's dissolution, a move hailed by Turkish President Erdogan as a historic opportunity. The PKK militia has signaled its readiness to comply. Read more...

The PKK has declared a ceasefire with Turkey following a call from its imprisoned leader, Abdullah Öcalan, to lay down arms after more than 40 years of conflict. The ceasefire is conditional. Read more...

SDF Commander Abdi supports the message of Abdullah Ocalan's disarmament call, but distances himself from its immediate implementation. The PKK also declared a ceasefire in Turkey, linked to Ocalan's influence. Read more...

The PKK has declared a ceasefire with Turkey after four decades of conflict, following a call from imprisoned leader Abdullah Ocalan to disarm. Turkey is also escalating military operations in northern Syria. Read more...

Kurdish militants have declared a ceasefire in their 40-year conflict with Turkey, following a call to disarm from their imprisoned leader. Syria also plans a new free zone. Read more...

A roundup of recent political news including a potential truce between the PKK and Turkey, political maneuvering in Ukraine, and a message from the Pope before his hospitalization. Read more...

The PKK has declared a ceasefire following a call from imprisoned leader Abdullah Öcalan to disarm and dissolve. Will this lead to lasting peace, or will Turkish operations continue? Read more...

Imprisoned PKK leader Ocalan calls for disarmament amidst Kurdish skepticism, while Erdoğan retaliates against critics. Plus, Mattarella on Ukraine and EU defense. Read more...

From Palmyra's tourism hopes to the struggles of Manbij and the quest for justice, Syria faces numerous hurdles on its path to recovery and stability. Read more...

After four decades of armed struggle, the PKK has declared a ceasefire with Turkey following a call from imprisoned leader Abdullah Öcalan. Skepticism remains among fighters. Read more...

Senator Rubio calls for a Zelenskyy apology amidst US-Ukraine tensions. Separately, the PKK declares a ceasefire with Turkey after 40 years of conflict. Read more...