ERBIL, Kurdistan Region — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in the Kurdistan Region on Thursday, marking the first official visit by an Iranian president to the region. Pezeshkian was welcomed …
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Kirkuk Provincial Council struggles to fill key positions one month after formation
لەلایەن sarkawt marwanKIRKUK, Iraq — One month after the Kirkuk Provincial Council’s formal establishment at Baghdad’s Rashid Hotel, several key positions remain unfilled. Representatives from the Turkmen Front, some Arab factions, and …
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BAGHDAD, Iraq — Turkey’s military operations in the Kurdistan Region have escalated into urban areas over the past three months, raising significant concerns about civilian safety and Iraqi sovereignty. Despite …
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SULAIMANI, Kurdistan Region — A suspected drone strike on Wednesday targeted a vehicle in the Khalakan sub-district of Sulaimani’s Dukan district, killing three individuals. The victims, a father and his …
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DUHOK, Kurdistan Region — The village of Sargale, located in the Amedi district, has been caught in a fierce battle between the Turkish army and members of the Kurdistan Worker’s …
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ERBIL, Kurdistan Region — The Balakayati area, renowned for its stunning landscapes, is facing growing environmental concerns. The picturesque region, characterized by its mountains, valleys, and lush forests, offers a …
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SULAIMANI, Kurdistan Region – During summer and autumn, villagers in Tazade, Chwarta district, begin collecting firewood to prepare for the harsh winter. They are mindful of local laws, emphasizing that …
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Massive fire at Parvizkhan border crossing kills one, destroys multiple oil tankers
لەلایەن sarkawt marwanSULAIMANI, Kurdistan Region — A devastating fire broke out at the Parvizkhan border crossing’s truck stop in Sulaimani’s Garmiyan administration, near the Iranian border, on Monday evening, leading to significant …
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Iran’s blockage of Little Zab River creates water shortages in Kurdistan Region
لەلایەن sarkawt marwanSULAIMANI, Kurdistan Region — Iran’s complete blockade of the Little Zab River has led to significant water shortages in Sulaimani’s Qaladze district, according to Marf Mahmood, director of the Khas …
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Outrage erupts after Turkish drone strike kills two female journalists in Sulaimani
لەلایەن sarkawt marwanSULAIMANI, Kurdistan Region — A suspected Turkish drone strike on Friday targeted a vehicle in Sulaimani’s Saidsadiq district, killing two female journalists from Çetir Media Company and injuring another. The …