If the declaration is accepted by Turkey, it could put an end to a decades-long regional conflict that is estimated to have taken at least 40,000 lives. The PKK executive committee affirmed that “in order to pave the way for the implementation of leader Apo’s call for peace and democratic society, we are declaring a ceasefire effective today.” This article will explore the historical background of the conflict between the PKK and Turkey alongside the possible outcomes of this ceasefire declaration. 

Rather, some claim that DeepSeek has started a new movement within the industry that will encourage more companies to enter and provide AI models that are slightly differentiated from each other at a cheaper price. Regardless, within the regulatory space, there are still many unanswered questions pertaining to DeepSeek´s functioning that need to be addressed before the public is fully receptive to its integration.

On Friday, January 24, the Trump administration fired over a dozen federal watchdogs (also known as inspectors general) from a multitude of US Government agencies. As many as 17 inspectors general at agencies including the Department of State, Defence and Transportation were terminated immediately through email from the White House contrary to federal law which requires 30 days’ notice to Congress to remove a watchdog. Individuals at the Department of Homeland Security and Justice were not part of this mass removal as the Washington Post, which was first to report on the dismissals said most people affected were appointees from Trump’s 2017-2021 term. In light of this sudden move by the Trump Administration which has only been in office for a week, this article will explore the role of independent inspectors and what these drastic changes will entail.

Through a shocking political move, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his plan to resign from his role as Prime Minister and the leadership of the Liberal Party on January 6, 2025. Trudeau motivated this decision as being a product of internal disagreements, stating that “this country deserves a real choice in the next election, and it has become clear to me that, if I’m having to fight internal battles, I cannot be the best option in that election.”

On Friday, November 6, the Romanian Constitutional Court officially annulled the results of the first round of voting in the presidential elections. The decision came as a shock to many as just days prior, the Court had validated the results of the first round and voting for the second round had already started for people domiciled outside of Romania. In the press release, it was said that the annulment was based on Article 146 (f) of the Constitution, for the protection of democracy, “to guard the observance of the procedure for the election of the President of Romania and to confirm the ballot returns.”.