Japanese authorities detained without formal charges Kurdish worker and community leader Murat Çiçek.
He died while in custody under disputed circumstances.
Turkey stopped the ongoing Kurdish movement into Iran as tensions rose in the region.
Reports say Mossad and the CIA had plans to provide support Kurds, yet the effort stalled.
Kurdish politician Sarıtaş said democratic talks are needed for achieving lasting peace.
Iraq seized a large medical shipment that had been smuggled through Kirkuk just now.
A malfunction at the Dokan Dam triggered water supply cuts to Al‑Sulaymaniyah for several days.
Residents reported growing shortages.