Disbandment of Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK)

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) announced its disbandment and disarmament after a four-decade insurgency against the Turkish state. The PKK sought to create an independent Kurdish state on Turkish soil. The dissolution raises questions for Turkey and Kurdish forces in Syria. The U.S. and EU are allied with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the YPG in the fight against terrorism.

CNN Disbands 'Race and Equity' Reporting Team

CNN disbanded its 'race and equity' reporting team amid restructuring efforts. The network initially denied the disbandment but later confirmed the team no longer exists as a unit. Job cuts were reported, including one of the team members being laid off.