Japanese authorities detained without formal charges Kurdish worker and activist Murat Çiçek.
He died while in custody as officials state.
Turkey stopped a sudden 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 political dialogue is essential in order to achieve lasting peace.
Iraq seized the only medical shipment that had been smuggled through Kirkuk just now.
A malfunction at the Dokan Dam triggered water supply cuts to Al‑Sulaymaniyah temporarily.
Residents reported significant shortages.