PKK ends 40-year war against Turkey, vows to pursue Kurdish rights The disarmament brings an end to one of the Middle East’s longest-running insurgencies, with the PKK vowing to pursue its goals through political means. Turkey
Trump may visit Turkey Thursday for Erdogan’s Russia-Ukraine talks The US president floated the idea of traveling to Turkey on Thursday for a potential meeting between the Russian and Ukrainian leaders. Turkey
Analysis How Turkey’s nuclear submarine bid is a game changer for its naval strategy Time, costs and international politics, not technological expertise, will be Turkey’s main challenge in reaching its aspirations for a nuclear-powered navy. By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
X confirms blocking jailed Istanbul mayor Imamoglu’s account in Turkey The social media platform said it would challenge the court ruling while complying to avoid nationwide throttling. Turkey
Mideast airlines suspend Pakistan flights following Indian strikes Pakistan closed its airspace for 48 hours starting early Wednesday following Indian airstrikes on several locations that left at least 15 people dead. United Arab Emirates
Turkey's Fidan visits UAE for talks on Syria, Gaza: What to know The top Turkish diplomat’s visit to the UAE comes amid heightened tensions between Turkey and Israel over Syria. Turkey
Trump, Erdogan discuss defense ties, Ukraine, possible visit in call: What to know The two leaders discussed defense cooperation, peace efforts in Ukraine. Turkey
Analysis Can Turkey stomach autonomy for Syrian Kurds? Iraq offers cautionary model Ankara’s decades-long resistance to Kurdish autonomy is being tested as Syrian Democratic Forces seem to be insisting on decentralization. By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Newsletter: City Pulse Istanbul Art rebels shake up Istanbul’s spring scene Sunset cocktails and classic views at Bebek Hotel. Turkey
Over 400 detained in Istanbul’s May Day protest as Turkey restricts transit The demonstrations, which marked the first major opposition rally since mass protests roiled the country last month over the Istanbul mayor’s arrest, were met with tight restrictions. Turkey
Turkey convicts Swedish journalist of insulting Erdogan with terror trial next Joakim Medin will remain behind bars awaiting prosecution on terror-related charges that press freedom groups say aim to silence the free press. Turkey
Turkey’s Erdogan rebukes Syrian Kurds over decentralization calls, but keeps tone mild The Turkish president's restrained comments hint at an evolving strategy toward Kurdish forces in Syria. Turkey
Erdogan, Meloni ink deals with focus on drones, Italy-Turkey defense ties The Turkish president’s visit to Rome has strengthened Turkey-Italy ties through cooperation deals, including in the defense sector. Turkey
Saudi Arabia, Israel, Turkey rank in top 20 global military spenders: What to know Regional military spending saw a significant increase in 2024, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, amid conflicts in Israel, Gaza and Lebanon, though it found that Europe drove the overall hike in global expenditures. Saudi Arabia