POLITICS

BAARLO, Netherlands — The Kurdistan National Congress (Kongreya Neteweyî ya Kurdistanê, KNK) concluded a two-day closed congress in the Netherlands this weekend, bringing together political and civil party delegations from Kurdish, Syriac, Yezidi, and other Mesopotamian peoples around the world to discuss strategies for unity, political coordination, and regional stability.…

ZALIN / DARAMSUQ, Syria — In a week marked by rapid political developments, the fragile road toward a negotiated future for Syria appears to open slightly wider. From a high-level visit by Syrian Transitional Government (STG) officials to the al-Hol camp, to the Syrian Democratic Council (SDC) confirmation of a…

BEIRUT – In an exclusive interview with the Siyasa platform, Ibrahim Mrad, President of the Universal Syriac Union Party (USUP), addressed a host of critical political challenges facing Syria and Lebanon, arguing that a return to democratic principles and national sovereignty is essential for both countries to overcome decades of…

NORTH AND EAST SYRIA — The Presidential Body of the Syrian Democratic Council (SDC), led by Co-Chair Leyla Qaraman, held a meeting to discuss recent political developments at the national, regional, and international levels, focusing on the need for constructive approaches to resolve ongoing crises. Participants criticized regional actors for…

ANKARA — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a new constitution, describing the current one as a relic of military rule that no longer serves the needs of Turkey’s evolving society. Speaking to reporters during his return flight from Hungary, Erdogan stressed the necessity of a “civilian constitution”…

BRUSSELS — The European Christian Political Movement (ECPP) expressed support for the Council of the European Union’s recent decision to lift remaining economic sanctions on Syria. The move is seen as a critical step toward reconstruction and long-term stability in the war-torn nation. However, the ECPP has called on European…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant development in US foreign policy, a diplomatic source in Turkey revealed that US Ambassador to Turkey Thomas Barrack will soon assume the additional role of Special Envoy to Syria. This follows US President Trump’s recent decision to lift sanctions on Syria, marking a pivotal…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) Masrour Barzani made an official visit to the United States, where he attended a ceremony marking the signing of two agreements between the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and US companies. During the event, held at the US Chamber…

TEHRAN — On Tuesday, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei voiced deep skepticism about negotiations with the United States over Tehran’s nuclear program, asserting that such talks are unlikely to produce meaningful outcomes. His remarks coincided with the Iranian parliament’s ratification of a sweeping 20-year strategic partnership agreement with Russia,…

ANKARA — The Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (Halkların Eşitlik ve Demokrasi Partisi, DEM Party) publicly criticized Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş on Tuesday, accusing him of inciting sectarian tensions and insulting Turkey’s Alevi community. The condemnation follows remarks made by Kurtulmuş during a speech at Şırnak University, where he…