Ocalan suggested new peace framework in latest Imrali meeting: DEM Party “In the last Imrali meeting, Mr. Ocalan presented a new formula and roadmap to overcome the current deadlocks and delays,” The DEM Party's Co-Chairs Tulay Hatimogullari said in a statement. News
Turkish billionaire’s joke about Kurdish woman sparks backlash The joke recalls a Kurdish woman going to the doctor in distress. The doctor asks her to undress behind a curtain in the office, and the woman responds by asking the doctor to undress first. News
Iran accuses US envoy of 'whitewash' of World Cup visa refusals "You cannot whitewash conduct that violates FIFA regulations and breaches the United States’ host obligations merely by praising yourselves," the Iranian embassy in Turkey said, addressing US Ambassador Tom Barrack. News
Iraq braces for flooding as Euphrates water levels rise Relevant teams have been equipped with necessary tools for evacuation and rescue operations in cases of potential emergencies. News
Syria reports Euphrates flooding after Turkey releases water As increased quantities of water began rushing downstream into Syria and Iraq, Syrian state TV on Thursday reported that “at least 50 out of 210 water stations are out of service after being flooded by the Euphrates River.” News
Turkey aims to boost trade volume with Iraq to $30 billion: Ambassador “Iraq is one of the leading trade partners in the region, with Turkey’s total exports exceeding $12.3 billion in 2025, and we aim to increase trade volume between the two countries to at least $30 billion in the coming period,” Turkish Ambassador to Iraq Anil Bora Inan told the Iraqi state-owned al-Sabah newspaper. News
Ocalan warns against delays to Ankara-PKK peace process The jailed leader said that he believes all actors involved in the process will act with an “understanding of historical responsibility” and that the Turkish parliament will “conduct its work with this sensitivity.” News
DEM Party says CHP headquarters raid ‘shameful and unacceptable’ In a statement following the visit, Bakirhan warned that “democracy in Turkey is once again facing a political crisis,” adding that the police violence recorded during the unfolding events “is simply shameful and unacceptable.” News
Turkish police storm CHP HQ to evict ousted leadership Former Republican People's Party (CHP) Ozgur Ozel rejected an Ankara court's suspension of his leadership, vowing to "not surrender." News