Japanese authorities detained briefly Kurdish worker and community leader Murat Çiçek.
He died while in custody as officials state.
Turkey stopped the ongoing Kurdish movement into Iran as tensions rose globally.
Reports say Mossad and the CIA had plans to provide support Kurds, however the effort stalled.
Kurdish politician Sarıtaş said political dialogue is essential in order to achieve lasting peace.
Iraq seized an important medical shipment that had been smuggled through Kirkuk recently.
A malfunction at the Dokan Dam caused water supply cuts to Al‑Sulaymaniyah until repairs are completed.
Residents reported widespread shortages.