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PKK Responds to Öcalan’s Call and Announces Ceasefire On Saturday, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) declared a ceasefire with Turkey, responding to a call from its imprisoned leader, Abdullah Öcalan. The PKK stated that it “will comply with the call of its jailed leader to achieve peace and declare a ceasefire starting Saturday.” The group expressed hope that Ankara would release Öcalan—who has been held in near-total isolation since 1999—to allow him to lead the disarmament process. The PKK emphasized the need for political and democratic conditions to ensure the success of this initiative. On Thursday, Öcalan issued a call…

Bilal Erdoğan Visits Umayyad Mosque in Damascus Local media revealed that Bilal Erdoğan, son of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, visited the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus on Friday, accompanied by the Governor of Damascus. Reports highlighted that the visit included the tomb of the Muslim commander of Turkish origin, Saladin (Salahuddin Ayyubi), located in the Syrian capital, Damascus. The visit is part of an official tour aimed at reviving historical memory and strengthening cultural ties between Ankara and the region. Bilal Erdoğan was joined by a Turkish delegation, including Mustafa Varank, a former minister, and several other officials. Notably, the…

Liverpool Captain Comments on Fans’ Celebrations and Calls for Calm Dutch star Virgil van Dijk, captain of Liverpool, has cautioned his teammates against any slip-ups, dismissing suggestions that the team has already secured the English Premier League title. Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Newcastle United, combined with Arsenal’s 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest, has widened the gap at the top of the table to 13 points. This result brings the Reds tantalizingly close to reclaiming the Premier League crown, a title they last won five years ago. Speaking about the fans’ premature celebrations, Van Dijk said, “They can sing whatever they…

Israeli Chief of Staff Comments on Army Investigation into October 7 Defeat: “We Failed, and I Bear Responsibility” Israeli Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi announced that Israel made mistakes on October 7, taking personal responsibility for the failure. Halevi stated, “We have no issue admitting that we failed on October 7, and I bear the responsibility.” He further elaborated, “My responsibility is my own. I was the army commander on October 7, and I have my duties. In everything I do, I see a part of me that erred.” According to Halevi, “Since October 7, I’ve made it a point…

Russian Federation Council Speaker Delivers Putin’s Verbal Message to Erdogan Valentina Matviyenko, Speaker of the Russian Federation Council, conveyed a verbal message from Russian President Vladimir Putin to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a meeting, according to a statement from the council’s press office. The statement noted, “The meeting took place in Istanbul during the official visit of a Federation Council delegation to Turkey.” It further elaborated, “The Speaker of the Federation Council delivered a verbal message from Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Turkish President concerning issues of bilateral relations and the current international agenda.” Matviyenko, leading a…

Egypt Supports Syria’s Unity and Sovereignty On Thursday, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry announced that Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aaty held a phone call with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments. According to the ministry, “Abdel Aaty and Lavrov exchanged views on the developments in the Gaza Strip and reviewed ongoing preparations for the upcoming Arab Summit, which Cairo will host on March 4th.” The call highlighted Egypt’s active role in addressing regional challenges and fostering diplomatic dialogue. The ministry further noted that Abdel Aaty briefed Lavrov on Egypt’s efforts to ensure the stabilization and…

Aoun: Lebanon Deserves a Period of Political and Security “Recovery” On Thursday, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun emphasized that the constitution and his oath of office serve as a roadmap for rebuilding Lebanon. Meeting with Dignitaries at Baabda Palace President Aoun welcomed Ammar Houry, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Waqf Al-Birr wal Ihsan and the Arab University of Beirut, along with a delegation, at the Baabda Presidential Palace. This was announced in a statement from the presidency. Lebanon’s Need for Stability Aoun stated, “Lebanon has grown weary of others’ wars fought on its soil and the internal strife…

Öcalan Calls for the Dissolution of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) On Thursday, Abdullah Öcalan, the imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), called on his group to lay down their weapons and dissolve, according to a message read by a pro-Kurdish party in Turkey. Öcalan was quoted as saying, “Hold your congress and make a decision. All groups must lay down their arms, and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party must dissolve itself.” The statement was revealed during a conference held by Turkey’s Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party, where Öcalan emphasized that he bears the historical responsibility for this call.…

King Charles Makes a Surprise Visit to a Syrian Restaurant In an unexpected move, King Charles visited Syrian chef Imad Alarnab at his restaurant, Imad’s Syrian Kitchen, located in the vibrant Soho area of central London on Wednesday. The visit took place just days before the start of the holy month of Ramadan. A video of King Charles meeting Alarnab at his restaurant was shared on the official British Royal Family’s social media page, capturing the warm encounter. The king’s visit follows a previous meeting with Imad Alarnab Who was invited to Buckingham Palace in November 2023. That invitation recognized…

First Comment from SDF on Öcalan’s Announcement In a significant statement, Mazloum Abdi, the commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), responded to the recent declaration by Abdullah Öcalan, leader of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK). Abdi remarked, “If peace is achieved in Turkey, it means there is no justification for continued attacks against us in Syria.” He further clarified the SDF’s stance, stating, “Öcalan’s announcement pertains solely to the PKK and has no connection to us in Syria.” Abdi emphasized the positive nature of the declaration, noting, “The announcement is a step forward as it calls for ending the…