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Turkey Enacts New Law on PKK, Offering Hope and Causing Resentment
WorldDWn1-serbia6d ago2 sources

Turkey Enacts New Law on PKK, Offering Hope and Causing Resentment

Turkey has enacted a new law concerning the PKK, which aims to bring peace but has generated mixed reactions, offering hope for mothers of Kurdish militants while causing resentment among Turkish veterans. The law's effectiveness in achieving lasting peace remains to be seen.

Katz Doubts Mossad Plan to Support Kurds Against Iran
Worldjerusalem-post1mo ago

Katz Doubts Mossad Plan to Support Kurds Against Iran

Israeli Minister Katz expressed skepticism about a Mossad plan to support Kurdish forces against the Iranian regime, a proposal reportedly vetoed by former US President Trump, sparking debate among Israeli and US officials.

Trump Appoints Special Envoy for Iraq and Syria
Worldjerusalem-postnewsbeast2mo ago2 sources

Trump Appoints Special Envoy for Iraq and Syria

President Trump has appointed Tom Barrack as a Special Envoy for Iraq and Syria, consolidating his Middle East policy. This move aims to address the complex regional dynamics, particularly concerning Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and the Kurds.

Trump-Backed Candidate Wins Kentucky Primary, Bolstering Party Grip
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Trump-Backed Candidate Wins Kentucky Primary, Bolstering Party Grip

A Trump-backed candidate secured victory in the Kentucky Republican primary, defeating incumbent Thomas Massie and further solidifying former President Trump's influence over the Republican Party. This outcome was part of a broader election day that saw various primary races across several US states.

Iran Executes Two for Alleged Espionage for Israel
Politicspublicon1-serbiaaktuality-sk+1vijesti-me3mo ago4 sources

Iran Executes Two for Alleged Espionage for Israel

Iran has executed two individuals, identified as Kurds in one report, on charges of espionage for Israel's Mossad intelligence agency. They were accused of "hostility against God" and cooperation with Mossad.

Erdogan Rejects Criticism of Turkey's Kurdish Peace Efforts
Politicsstraits-timesnaftemporikivijesti-me+1ekathimerini3mo ago4 sources

Erdogan Rejects Criticism of Turkey's Kurdish Peace Efforts

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has rejected criticism regarding Turkey's ongoing peace efforts with Kurdish militants. He affirmed his commitment to finding a resolution despite the objections.

Syria Grants Citizenship to Disenfranchised Kurdish Community
WorldDaily Sabah4mo ago

Syria Grants Citizenship to Disenfranchised Kurdish Community

Syria has begun granting citizenship to its long-disenfranchised Kurdish community, a move that aligns with a Turkish initiative for unity. Dozens of Kurds gathered in Qamishli's sports stadium to receive their new status, marking a new era for the community.

Down the rabbit hole: Trump offers dark Iran warnings after Easter bunny act
WorldBBCNYTwsj+9The GuardianCNNNew Statesmaniefimeridajapan-timesnewsbeastpunch-ngrudaw+1 more4mo ago12 sources

Down the rabbit hole: Trump offers dark Iran warnings after Easter bunny act

President’s press conference after White House Easter egg roll did little to dispel fears he has lost touch with reality Donald Trump began his day standing with a person in a giant bunny costume and boasting about the Iran war to an audience of children. The annual Easter egg roll on the White House South Lawn conjured a fitting Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland image for a US president who has disappeared down what many would call a rabbit hole. Continue reading...

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Threatens 18 Tech Firms Including Apple, Google, Meta
TechnologyAPBBCbloomberg+57NYTwsjle-mondeNPRAl JazeeraFox Newsyle-uutisetfaz+49 more4mo ago60 sources

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Threatens 18 Tech Firms Including Apple, Google, Meta

Iran's Revolutionary Guard has reiterated its warning to US tech firms, explicitly listing 18 companies including Apple, Google, and Meta as targets for 'reciprocal action' starting tomorrow. This follows previous threats against leading American technology companies, which Iran claims are complicit in alleged Israeli-US intelligence-backed strikes.

Syrian Kurdish Leader Salih Muslim Dies at 75
Worldiefimerida20-minuten5mo ago2 sources

Syrian Kurdish Leader Salih Muslim Dies at 75

Salih Muslim, a prominent leader of the Syrian Kurds and a key figure in their struggle for autonomy in Rojava, passed away at 75. He will be buried next to his son in Kobane.

Iran's Capacity to Sustain War with US and Israel
WorldDWTimes of IndiaJakarta Post5mo ago3 sources

Iran's Capacity to Sustain War with US and Israel

An analysis explores Iran's ability to continue its conflict with the US and Israel, noting its reliance on missile and drone systems and its determination not to surrender.

Kurdish opposition sees opportunity in Iran
Politicsjerusalem-post5mo ago

Kurdish opposition sees opportunity in Iran

Kurdish groups in Iran and Iraq believe the current political climate, following recent events in Iran, presents a historic opportunity for their cause, despite facing significant hardships.

Kurdish autonomy: A shattered dream?
PoliticsFrance 245mo ago

Kurdish autonomy: A shattered dream?

For the Kurdish people, history seems to repeat itself. Kurdish forces are an asset for the West when allies are needed in the region, but left aside when political choices need to be made. The agreement signed at the end of January between Damascus and the Syrian Kurds dealt a blow to the dream of a greater Kurdistan. Our team reports from Syria and Iraq.

Kurds in Iraq Seen as Key to Middle East Peace
Worldjerusalem-post1d ago

Kurds in Iraq Seen as Key to Middle East Peace

An analysis suggests that Kurds in Iraq, particularly with Nechirvan Barzani as a mediator, could hold the key to widespread peace in the Middle East due to their ties with Washington, Tehran, and regional Kurdish actors.

Turkish Parliament Debates Pardon-Like Bill for PKK Militants
Worlddie-pressela-vanguardiaklix-ba+1ekathimerini8d ago4 sources

Turkish Parliament Debates Pardon-Like Bill for PKK Militants

The Turkish parliament has begun debating a bill that could offer a pardon-like amnesty for thousands of PKK militants, though the term 'Kurds' is reportedly avoided in discussions. This move could potentially lead to conditional pardons for those involved.

US Airman Rescue Mission in Iran Draws Conflicting Reports
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US Airman Rescue Mission in Iran Draws Conflicting Reports

US President Donald Trump announced the dramatic rescue of a downed airman in Iran, while Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to have foiled the mission and destroyed US military aircraft.

Opinion: The War Against Iran and Prospects for Peace
WorldpublicoavgiDaily Sabah4mo ago3 sources

Opinion: The War Against Iran and Prospects for Peace

An opinion piece by Daniela Nascimento explores the ongoing conflict with Iran, emphasizing that peace, like war, is a political choice and questioning when conditions for diplomacy might emerge.

Rubio spoke with the Kurdish Prime Minister
Worldindex-hr4mo ago

Rubio spoke with the Kurdish Prime Minister

AMERIČKI državni tajnik Rubio razgovarao je s kurdskim premijerom Barzanijem o opskrbi naftom usred rata u Iranu te osudio nedavni iranski raketni napad na borce Pešmergi.

Iran rejects Trump's World Cup safety warnings, team labels US unfit to host
WorldAPBBCbloomberg+100NYTFTwapoThe GuardianAl JazeeraCNNFox Newsnrk+92 more5mo ago103 sources

Iran rejects Trump's World Cup safety warnings, team labels US unfit to host

Iran has rejected US President Trump's warnings about the safety of its team at the World Cup, with the team labeling the US as unfit to host the tournament. This follows Iran's shock announcement of its refusal to participate in the 2026 World Cup, escalating the geopolitical dispute into the realm of global athletics.

Trump rules out US ground invasion of Iran
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Trump rules out US ground invasion of Iran

President Trump has ruled out a US ground invasion of Iran, calling it a 'waste of time,' while still expressing a desire to 'clean out everything' quickly.

US reaches out to Iran’s Kurds, but will they be ‘hung out to dry’ this time?
WorldFrance 24klix-babalkan-web5mo ago3 sources

US reaches out to Iran’s Kurds, but will they be ‘hung out to dry’ this time?

The US has made an outreach to Iranian Kurdish dissident groups as "Operation Epic Fury" rattles the pieces of the Middle East geostrategic chess game. The Kurds in other countries have a history of being pawns in Washington’s games and have at times used their leverage to their advantage. But under the Trump administration, Iran’s Kurds face colossal challenges.

Israel: Barrage of missile attacks from Iran
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Israel: Barrage of missile attacks from Iran

Alarm sirens sounded in the wider Jerusalem area and in communities in central Israel, following a new launch of a ballistic missile from Iran, according to the Israeli army...

Iran napao Kurde u Iraku
Worldn1-serbia5mo ago

Iran napao Kurde u Iraku

Iranska Revolucionarna garda gađala je, kako ih je nazvala, "kontra-revolucionarne grupe", u Kurdistanu, polu-autonomnom kurdskom regionu u Iraku, pre

Return of Displaced Syrian Kurds Halted Amid Attacks
Worldirozhlasavgi7d ago2 sources

Return of Displaced Syrian Kurds Halted Amid Attacks

The planned return of thousands of displaced Syrian Kurds has been suspended due to ongoing attacks in the region. While hundreds have already returned home after years of displacement, further returns are now on hold.

Turkey Halts PKK Prosecutions in Reconciliation Effort
Worldnewsbeast9d ago

Turkey Halts PKK Prosecutions in Reconciliation Effort

Turkey has taken a significant step towards reconciliation with the Kurds, as the Justice Committee of the Turkish Grand National Assembly approved a bill to strengthen national solidarity and social cohesion, which includes provisions to halt prosecutions and penalties for the PKK.

Syria Seeks to Bridge Gap with Kurds, Meeting Held in Damascus
Worldnewsbeast15d ago

Syria Seeks to Bridge Gap with Kurds, Meeting Held in Damascus

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sara hosted Nechirvan Barzani, President of the autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq, in Damascus to discuss implementing an agreement for the integration of Kurdish areas. The meeting aims to bridge the divide between Syria and the Kurds.

Mossad reportedly supplied seized weapons to Kurds against Iran
Worldnaftemporiki2mo ago

Mossad reportedly supplied seized weapons to Kurds against Iran

Israeli media reports that the Mossad, in cooperation with the CIA, initiated an effort to arm Kurdish militias with weapons seized from Hamas and Hezbollah. This initiative is reportedly aimed at bringing about the downfall of the Iranian regime.

Iran Attacks Kurdish Camps in Iraq Despite Ceasefire
Worlddie-presse3mo ago

Iran Attacks Kurdish Camps in Iraq Despite Ceasefire

Iran's regime is bombing camps of Iranian Kurds in Iraq and attacking homes with drones, despite a ceasefire, while Iranian Kurdish fighters have so far refrained from retaliation, not wanting to be part of the US war.

Kurds in Northern Iraq Face Crossfire, Potential Entry into War
Worldnzz4mo ago

Kurds in Northern Iraq Face Crossfire, Potential Entry into War

The Autonomous Region of Kurdistan in Northern Iraq, long considered a bastion of stability, is now under fire. Some Kurdish groups are reportedly preparing for an attack against the Islamic Republic, raising concerns about their potential entry into the broader conflict.

Kurdish Groups in Iran Seek Autonomy Amid War
WorldNYT4mo ago

Kurdish Groups in Iran Seek Autonomy Amid War

Kurdish groups on Iran's frontier are expressing their desire for federal autonomy, similar to their counterparts in Iraq, hoping the ongoing conflict presents an opportunity for their long-held dream.

Kurdish Roadmap for Democracy Amidst Iran War
Worldder-standard5mo ago

Kurdish Roadmap for Democracy Amidst Iran War

A representative of the Kurdish National Congress calls for participation and recognition, as Kurds are seen as allies in the war against Iran but are caught between fronts in Iraq.

'Kurds can play a significant role in a breakthrough in Iran,' Iranian Kurdish leader says
WorldFrance 245mo ago

'Kurds can play a significant role in a breakthrough in Iran,' Iranian Kurdish leader says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Abdullah Mohtadi, secretary-general of the Iranian Kurdish opposition Komala party, said Kurds "can play a very significant role in making a breakthrough" in Iran. He pointed to "serious signs of weakness" among security forces in Kurdish regions of Iran and said "tens of thousands" of young people were ready to take up arms – without, he claimed, any foreign backing.

Middle East War Leads to Petrol and Food Shortages in Nigeria
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Middle East War Leads to Petrol and Food Shortages in Nigeria

The ongoing Middle East war has caused a continuous rise in petrol pump prices in Nigeria, leading to severe shortages of both petrol and food. Civil Society Organizations and farmers have warned of grave implications for the Nigerian economy.

China Hopes for 'Breakthrough Year' in US Relations
WorldAPThe Guardianklix-ba+1hurriyet-daily5mo ago4 sources

China Hopes for 'Breakthrough Year' in US Relations

China expresses optimism for a 'breakthrough year' in its relationship with the United States, maintaining a positive tone ahead of an anticipated summit between the two nations' leaders.

Iranska kurdska skušina napadnuta dronovima
Worldindex-hr5mo ago

Iranska kurdska skušina napadnuta dronovima

KAMP organizacije Khabat iz iranskog Kurdistana, kurdske skupine sa sjedištem u iračkoj autonomnoj regiji Kurdistan, pogođen je dronovima tijekom noći, javlja novinar s terena u Erbilu.

Kurdish factions could weaken Iran's regime from within
Worldle-mondeobservadornaftemporiki5mo ago3 sources

Kurdish factions could weaken Iran's regime from within

As US-Israeli strikes continue, attention is turning to Iran's Kurdish units, now united in an unprecedented coalition. But the Kurds' history, marked by fragile alliances and betrayals, fuels both hope and caution.

Kurds Send Military Equipment to Iran Border
Worldnewsbeast5mo ago

Kurds Send Military Equipment to Iran Border

The autonomous Kurdish Region in northern Iraq is sending military equipment and vehicles to its border with Iran, citing border protection, as the Kurdish factor becomes more involved in the escalating conflict.

Iran targets Kurdish headquarters in Iraq
WorldBBCAl Jazeeranzz+8aftonbladetsvenska-dagbladetTimes of Indiaiefimeridan1-bihnaftemporikinewsbeastpunch-ng5mo ago11 sources

Iran targets Kurdish headquarters in Iraq

Iran announced it launched missiles against the headquarters of Kurdish forces in the autonomous Kurdistan region of Iraq, following previous attacks in Kurdish areas.