Orla Guerin
Senior international correspondent
ReutersAfter 40 years, with 40,000 people killed, and without securing a Kurdish homeland, the banned Kurdistan Workers…
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Scepticism and cautious hope as PKK takes historic step to disband
ReutersAbdullah Ocalan, the leader of the PKK, called on the group to disarm in February. -
India’s Modi says fighting ‘only paused’ in wake of conflict with Pakistan | India-Pakistan Tensions News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said India “only paused” its military action against Pakistan, in his first speech to the nation since a ceasefire following a fierce military confrontation last week that threatened a fifth all-out war…
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Rodrigo Duterte wins Philippines mayoral election from jail cell in The Hague | Philippines
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte has been re-elected as mayor of the city of Davao, the family’s stronghold, despite being imprisoned thousands of miles away in The Hague for alleged crimes against humanity.
With more than 60% of…
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Trump visiting the Mideast as regional crises flare
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — On his trip this week to the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, though his most pressing regional challenges…
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Why Trump Suddenly Declared Victory Over the Houthi Militia
When he approved a campaign to reopen shipping in the Red Sea by bombing the Houthi militant group into submission, President Trump wanted to see results within 30 days of the initial strikes two months ago.
By Day 31, Mr. Trump, ever leery of…
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Hamas releases US hostage raising hopes of Gaza ceasefire – DW – 05/12/2025
Hamas announced on Monday that it had released Edan Alexander, believed to be the last living US hostage in Gaza, as it strives to restart ceasefire talks.
The Palestinian militant group, listed as a terrorist organization by several countries,…
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Trump strives for the ultimate deal—in the Middle East
WHEN DONALD TRUMP visited Riyadh in 2017, his trip was more spectacle than substance. There was a ceremonial sword dance, a gold medal and a bizarre moment when he laid hands on a glowing orb. But a proposed $110bn arms deal with the Saudis…
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Philippine elections deliver surprise backing for ex-President Duterte
MANILA — Filipinos delivered an upset in the country’s midterm elections on Monday, backing the family of detained former President Rodrigo Duterte in much greater numbers than expected in the key race for Senate seats.
The results, which are…
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