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Turkiye "neutralizes" 9 PKK fighters in KRI, including leader

2025-02-07T09:27:10+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News/ Turkiye "neutralized" nine members of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), including a prominent leader, in operations conducted in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI). …

Drone kills 3 PKK soldiers in northern Iraq

Erbil – Drone strikes killed a Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) commander and two fighters in northern Iraq on Thursday, Kurdish authorities said, blaming Turkey for the attack. Turkey often carries out ground and air operations in northern Iraq against the …

Türkiye neutralizes senior Kurdish militia member in Iraq: report

ANKARA, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- Turkish intelligence has "neutralized" a senior member of the special forces of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in a cross-border operation in northern Iraq, semi-official Anadolu Agency reported Friday. Murat …

DNO reports "Stellar Production" in Iraqi Kurdistan

By John Lee. DNO ASA, the Norwegian oil and gas operator, today reported 2024 revenues of USD 667 million on the back of what it described as "stellar production" in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. According to a company statement this morning: …

Türkiye 'neutralises' so-called senior PKK terrorist in Iraq

Turkish drone kills PKK members in Iraq’s Al-Sulaymaniyah

2025-02-06T12:46:33+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News/ Turkish drones launched airstrikes on Thursday targeting Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) militants in Iraq’s Al-Sulaymaniyah province, the Kurdistan Region’s counterterrorism unit …

Syria’s Jihadi Leader Visits Pro-Hamas Turkey to Begin ‘New Era of Eternal Friendship’

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) terrorist organization, said during a meeting this week with Islamist Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan he seeks cooperation with Turkey on “all political, economic and …

Topple, tame, trade: How Turkey is rewriting Syria’s future

Unnoticed by the outside world, Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan in October hinted at “good news” soon to come from Syria. Within a few weeks, a coalition of Syrian rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and backed by Turkey had toppled the long …

Syrian Government Forces Enter Afrin, Take Control from Turkey-Backed Factions

By Kardo Roj AFRIN, Syria (North Press) – Syrian government security forces arrived in Afrin on Thursday, marking a significant shift in control over the Kurdish-majority city in northern Syria. The move comes as part of a broader effort to reassert …

Turkey seeks to obstruct dialogue with Syrian government – SDF Media Head

QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – Farhad Shami, Head of the Media Center for the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), said on Thursday that Turkey is seeking to obstruct “constructive dialogues” between the SDF and Syria’s new administration, pointing to Turkish …

Belgian court holds hearing on Turkish violations in NE Syria 

QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – A court in the Belgian capital, Brussels, convened on Wednesday to review evidence and hear witness testimonies regarding human rights violations committed by Turkey in northern and eastern Syria.   The hearing was organized …

Mother Of Slain Kurdish Politician Hevrin Khalaf: 'I Do Not Accept That Hevrin's Murderers Have A Role In The Future Of ...

On January 29, 2025, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammad Al-Jolani, the leader of Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS), who declared himself the "interim president" of Syria, hosted a conference, in which he delivered an address titled " …

Turkiye — New Ottoman Empire

By Laurence F. Sanford Turkiye (formerly Turkey) is embarked on resurrecting the Ottoman Empire under the rule of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Erdogan is modeling himself after Sultan Selim, who died in 1520 and grew the Ottoman Empire from a regional …

Senior PKK official killed in Turkish drone strikes in N. Iraq

BAGHDAD, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Two Turkish drone strikes on Thursday killed three militants of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in Sulaymaniyah province in northern Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, the local Counter-Terrorism Service said in …

Turkey could set up airbases in Syria’s desert, brief Damascus sources

Turkey could set up two air force bases in Syria's central desert region of Badiyah, use Syrian airspace for military purposes and take a lead role in training Syria's new army under the post-Assad administration that is trying to establish …

Turkish Defense Ministry sources dismiss reports of plans for military bases in Syria

ISTANBUL, February 6. /TASS/. Allegations regarding the establishment of Turkish military bases in Syria are false, the TRT Haber TV channel reported, citing sources in Turkey’s Defense Ministry. The Turkiye newspaper reported earlier, citing …

Turkish pro-Kurdish party says jailed militant Ocalan will make ‘historic call’

POLITICS [Umit Bektas/Reuters] Turkey’s pro-Kurdish political party said on Tuesday that Abdullah Ocalan, the jailed leader of the PKK militant group, will make a “historic call” soon, amid a political effort to end its decades-long conflict with the …

Turkey, Iraq, Syria, Jordan aim to jointly tackle ISIS, Ankara says

File: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan ANKARA – Turkey, Iraq, Syria and Jordan will take steps toward jointly combating Islamic State in the region and they aim to hold a first meeting on the issue in Jordan, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said …

Turkey pro-Kurdish party: Ocalan will make "historic call" soon

DEM co-chair Tuncer Bakirhan (pictured) told parliament on Tuesday: "Mr Ocalan is preparing to make a historic call in the coming days for a lasting solution to the Kurdish issue. Everything is now in Erdogan's hands." [Getty] Turkey's …

CSI to Starmer: Extend support for Gazans to Karabakh Armenians

In open letter, Christian Solidarity International urges prime minister to oppose “might makes right” ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CSI is calling on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to declare his support for …

Amicus International Consulting Expands Comprehensive Suite of Global Mobility and Privacy Services

Amicus International Consulting expands global mobility, privacy, and security services, offering banking passports and legal identity transformations. VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amicus International Consulting …

Alona Lebedieva: Time to Rethink the Concept of a “Male” Profession and Open New Horizons for Women

KYIV, UKRAINE, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Istanbul, the launch of the international network Women in Transport (WiT) took place, aimed at expanding the rights and opportunities of women in the transport sector. The event brought …

New Administration's Policies Signal Key Changes for L1 Visa Applications

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Immigration Partners PLLC Addresses Concerns Over L1 Visa Applications Under the Trump Administration Global Immigration Partners PLLC, a leading immigration law …

EBC Financial Group phân tích kinh tế Thái Lan 2025: Lạm phát, chính sách và rủi ro thị trường

Lạm phát Thái Lan giảm, nhưng rủi ro thương mại và thay đổi chính sách vẫn tiềm ẩn. EBC Financial Group phân tích xu hướng và cơ hội đầu tư 2025. THAILAND, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Khi Thái Lan bước vào năm 2025, nền kinh tế của đấ …

EBC金融集团剖析泰国年经济走向：通胀趋势、政策调整与市场挑战

泰国通胀压力缓解，但贸易风险与政策变动隐现。EBC金融集团深入解析2025年市场趋势与投资机遇。 THAILAND, February 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 随着泰国步入2025年，其经济格局仍受到财政刺激、货币政策调整以及全球市场动态变化的微妙平衡影响。尽管通胀保持低位，但经济增长面临出口疲软、地缘政治不确定性和结构性挑战的阻力。与此同时，政府主导的刺激措施和旅游业的韧性为经济复苏提供了潜在路径。EBC金融集团（EBC …

Smucker and Daines Re-Introduce Bills to Permanently Extend 199A in IRS Code to Keep Pass-Through Entities Competitive

Bipartisan legislation Supported by 152 House Members, Most Co-Sponsored Bill This Season WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- House Member Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA) and Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) have …

Atlas Achieves 160µm Ultra-High Loading Lithium-Ion Battery Electrodes with Innovative Water-Based NMP-Free Process

Atlas Achieves 160µm Ultra-High Loading Lithium-Ion Battery Electrodes with Innovative Water-Based NMP-Free Process ABBOTSFORD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, February 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Atlas Power Technologies Inc., has achieved a major …

MostlyMedicaid Thought Leaders Illuminate Future Trends at Medicaid Innovations Conference 2025

BIRMINGHAM, AL, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 16th Annual Medicaid Innovations Forum MostlyMedicaid Thought Leaders Illuminate Future Trends at Medicaid Innovations Conference 2025 January 27-29 Overall summary of …

Calvert Task Group Presents the Audiobook Edition of Popular Title, 'Don't Give Up the Ship'

Now available at Audible.com, "Don't Give Up the Ship!" encourages the change the American people overwhelmingly voted for in the recent presedential election. LAFAYETTE, CO, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In …

US Hispanic Business Council Endorses Cruz’s Kids Off Social Media Act

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) commends the Senate Commerce Committee for advancing the Kids Off Social Media Act (KOSMA), a bipartisan effort to …

Rebuilding Gaza will not be easy, but we must try

President Donald Trump is basking in the glory of having contributed to the current cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, which went into effect on Jan. 19, a day before his inauguration. Despite a few hiccups, the cease-fire has achieved its initial …

Barbara A. Leaf | 'Taking the Edge Off the Middle East' Ep. 7

Middle East Focus Presents: ’Taking the Edge Off the Middle East’ with Brian Katulis. A series of casual conversations with leading policy professionals on the most important happenings in the Middle East today - hosted by MEI’s Senior Fellow Brian Katulis …

Deep State Gangsters Wins the Spotlight Documentary Silver Award

Calling it one of the top independent documentaries of the year that leaves a lasting impression through artistry, depth, and innovation. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After reviewing hundreds of powerful …

IPA Announces 2025 Board of Directors

The Innovative Payments Association announced its 2025 Board of Directors representing the electronic payments sector. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Innovative Payments Association announced its …

ECRE Comments Paper: Screening Regulation

6th February 2025 | News ECRE has published a comments paper on the Regulation introducing the screening of third-country nationals at the external borders, commonly known as the Screening Regulation. The Screening Regulation was adopted in June 2024 as …

EBC Financial Group วิเคราะห์แนวโน้มเศรษฐกิจไทยปี 2568: อัตราเงินเฟ้อ นโยบาย และความเสี่ยง

เงินเฟ้อของประเทศไทยลดลง แต่ความเสี่ยงด้านการค้าและการเปลี่ยนแปลงนโยบายยังคงเป็นปัจจัยที่ต้องระวัง EBC วิเคราะห์แนวโน้มสำคัญในตลาดและโอกาสการลงทุนในปี 2568 THAILAND, February 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- เมื่อก้าวเข้าสู่ปี 2568 …

EBC Financial Group Analisis Tren Ekonomi Thailand 2025: Inflasi, Kebijakan, dan Risiko Pasar

Inflasi Thailand mereda, tapi risiko perdagangan dan perubahan kebijakan tetap ada. EBC Financial Group mengulas peluang investasi dan tren pasar 2025 THAILAND, February 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Saat Thailand memasuki tahun 2025, lanskap …

Women’s Safety Expert Reveals Vital Steps to Help Women Escape Domestic Abuse Safely

Robert Kaiser unveils life-saving strategies, empowering survivors and their allies with practical guidance on recognising abuse and planning a safe escape. WETHERBY, WEST YORKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, February 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With …

EBC Financial Group Analyses Thailand’s 2025 Economic Trends: Inflation, Policy, and Market Risks

Thailand’s inflation eases, but trade risks and policy shifts loom. EBC Financial Group analyses key 2025 market trends and investment opportunities. THAILAND, February 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Thailand enters 2025, the country’s …