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28/07/2024

Iraqi authorities have disbanded 25 international drug-trafficking networks since the beginning of the year, according to an official from the interior ministry.

Iraqi authorities have disbanded 25 international drug-trafficking networks since the beginning of the year, according to an official from the interior ministry.

28/07/2024

In a significant legal decision, the Federal Supreme Court of Iraq has dismissed a lawsuit filed against the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). The case, brought forward by Sirwa Abdulwahid, a member of the New Generation Movement bloc, sought to dissolve the KRG and nullify its decisions if the Kurdistan Parliament elections were not conducted within the next three months.

In a significant legal decision, the Federal Supreme Court of Iraq has dismissed a lawsuit filed against the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). The case, brought forward by Sirwa Abdulwahid, a member of the New Generation Movement bloc, sought to dissolve the KRG and nullify its decisions if the K...

28/07/2024

The Iraqi Foreign Ministry has refuted claims circulating in Arab media about the alleged disappearance of 50,000 Pakistani nationals in Iraq.

The Iraqi Foreign Ministry has refuted claims circulating in Arab media about the alleged disappearance of 50,000 Pakistani nationals in Iraq.

28/07/2024

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has officially endorsed reformist Masoud Pezeshkian as the Islamic Republic's ninth president following snap elections earlier this month.

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has officially endorsed reformist Masoud Pezeshkian as the Islamic Republic's ninth president following snap elections earlier this month.

28/07/2024

In a recent escalation of conflict, a Turkish warplane bombed the Baski Valley near the village of Galala in the Mawat district, Sulaymaniyah province. The airstrike occurred at a distance of only 300 meters from the village, Mayor Kamran Hassan reported to Kurdistan 24 on Saturday.

In a recent escalation of conflict, a Turkish warplane bombed the Baski Valley near the village of Galala in the Mawat district, Sulaymaniyah province. The airstrike occurred at a distance of only 300 meters from the village, Mayor Kamran Hassan reported to Kurdistan 24 on Saturday.

27/07/2024

In a recent legal battle, the US Justice Department (DOJ) has defended a new law that could either ban TikTok or force its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell its US assets. The response comes after TikTok filed a lawsuit challenging the legislation, which demands compliance by January 19, 2025.

In a recent legal battle, the US Justice Department (DOJ) has defended a new law that could either ban TikTok or force its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell its US assets. The response comes after TikTok filed a lawsuit challenging the legislation, which demands compliance by January 19, 20...

27/07/2024

The Kurdistan Region's ninth cabinet continues its commitment to infrastructural development, with eight major projects underway in Akre, totaling over 10 billion dinars.

The Kurdistan Region's ninth cabinet continues its commitment to infrastructural development, with eight major projects underway in Akre, totaling over 10 billion dinars.

27/07/2024

Demonstrations erupted in the Aleppo province of Syria on Saturday, triggered by a recent crackdown on civilians accused of desecrating the Turkish flag, as reported by the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR).

Demonstrations erupted in the Aleppo province of Syria on Saturday, triggered by a recent crackdown on civilians accused of desecrating the Turkish flag, as reported by the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR).

27/07/2024

Early Saturday morning, unidentified gunmen attacked the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) office in Kirkuk. According to Aram Jabar, a senior official at the office, the shooting originated from behind the third branch of the building, and the guards immediately responded. Fortunately, the assault did not result in any casualties.

Early Saturday morning, unidentified gunmen attacked the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) office in Kirkuk. According to Aram Jabar, a senior official at the office, the shooting originated from behind the third branch of the building, and the guards immediately responded. Fortunately, the assault d...

27/07/2024

President Nechirvan Barzani traveled to Paris on Friday evening following an official invitation to attend the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games. Upon his arrival, he was greeted by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace, where he joined other global leaders for the event.

President Nechirvan Barzani traveled to Paris on Friday evening following an official invitation to attend the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games. Upon his arrival, he was greeted by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace, where he joined other global leaders for the event.

26/07/2024

In a recent escalation of tensions, several rockets targeted the Ain al-Asad base, which houses United States troops in Iraq's western Anbar province. According to an Iraqi security source, "Four rockets fell in the vicinity" of the base. Another security official noted that the attack involved "a drone and three rockets."

In a recent escalation of tensions, several rockets targeted the Ain al-Asad base, which houses United States troops in Iraq's western Anbar province. According to an Iraqi security source, "Four rockets fell in the vicinity" of the base. Another security official noted that the attack involved "a d...

26/07/2024

Turkish warplanes launched airstrikes targeting Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) positions in the eastern Duhok governorate on Friday, according to security sources. The morning raid struck PKK sites in the Shikhan district, east of Duhok, and the vicinity of Batas village in the Kasrok subdistrict. The extent of damage or casualties from the strikes has not been disclosed.

Turkish warplanes launched airstrikes targeting Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) positions in the eastern Duhok governorate on Friday, according to security sources. The morning raid struck PKK sites in the Shikhan district, east of Duhok, and the vicinity of Batas village in the Kasrok subdistrict. T...

26/07/2024

The Ministry of Municipalities and Tourism has unveiled ambitious plans to construct new 60-meter and 30-meter roads in Duhok province, as part of the ninth Cabinet’s ongoing efforts to enhance services and infrastructure development in the region.

The Ministry of Municipalities and Tourism has unveiled ambitious plans to construct new 60-meter and 30-meter roads in Duhok province, as part of the ninth Cabinet’s ongoing efforts to enhance services and infrastructure development in the region.

26/07/2024

Erbil, Kurdistan Region (GOV.KRD) - The Ministry of Electricity is pleased to announce the launch of a pilot project today to provide 24/7 national electricity to part of the Shadi neighborhood, located in the southwest of Erbil city center.

Erbil, Kurdistan Region (GOV.KRD) - The Ministry of Electricity is pleased to announce the launch of a pilot project today to provide 24/7 national electricity to part of the Shadi neighborhood, located in the southwest of Erbil city center.

26/07/2024

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani is set to attend the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games on Friday. President Barzani received a formal invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron and is scheduled to arrive at the Elysee Palace at 3:30 pm local time. The grand opening ceremony will commence at 7:30 pm local time, with official competitions having started on Wednesday, including events such as football and rugby.

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani is set to attend the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games on Friday. President Barzani received a formal invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron and is scheduled to arrive at the Elysee Palace at 3:30 pm local time. The grand opening ceremo...

25/07/2024

The British Embassy in Iraq hosted a high-level delegation from the Iraqi government and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in London on Wednesday, focusing on enhancing cooperation in the energy sector.

The British Embassy in Iraq hosted a high-level delegation from the Iraqi government and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in London on Wednesday, focusing on enhancing cooperation in the energy sector.

25/07/2024

The General Director of Agriculture in Duhok, Ahmed Jamil, announced today that approximately 130,000 tons of local agricultural products have been exported to various Iraqi provinces since the beginning of this year.

The General Director of Agriculture in Duhok, Ahmed Jamil, announced today that approximately 130,000 tons of local agricultural products have been exported to various Iraqi provinces since the beginning of this year.

25/07/2024

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani is set to meet with Sunni Arab factions in Kirkuk on Thursday to address the formation of a local government in the province, according to a senior source cited by Iraqi media.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani is set to meet with Sunni Arab factions in Kirkuk on Thursday to address the formation of a local government in the province, according to a senior source cited by Iraqi media.

25/07/2024

Security forces (Asayish) in Sulaimani announced the arrest of 11 Islamic State (ISIS) suspects on Wednesday, accusing them of plotting to assassinate security officers in the Kurdistan Region.

Security forces (Asayish) in Sulaimani announced the arrest of 11 Islamic State (ISIS) suspects on Wednesday, accusing them of plotting to assassinate security officers in the Kurdistan Region.

25/07/2024

On the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the Gorran Movement’s establishment, I extend my congratulations to Mr. Omar Sayed Ali, along with the members of both the National and General Councils, and to all the supporters and followers of the Gorran Movement. I wish them continued prosperity and advancement.

On the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the Gorran Movement’s establishment, I extend my congratulations to Mr. Omar Sayed Ali, along with the members of both the National and General Councils, and to all the supporters and followers of the Gorran Movement. I wish them continued prosperity and ...

24/07/2024

Iraqi MP Mahma Khalil announced his withdrawal from today’s parliamentary session in protest against the inclusion of the General Amnesty Law on the agenda. Khalil criticized the proposed law, arguing that it could lead to the release of individuals involved in heinous crimes, including those who have targeted Iraqi citizens and Yazidis, who endured a devastating genocide.

Iraqi MP Mahma Khalil announced his withdrawal from today’s parliamentary session in protest against the inclusion of the General Amnesty Law on the agenda. Khalil criticized the proposed law, arguing that it could lead to the release of individuals involved in heinous crimes, including those who ...

24/07/2024

A high-level American-Iraqi military delegation met at the Pentagon in Virginia, where the Iraqi side proposed that the US begin withdrawing coalition forces from Iraq starting in September of this year.

A high-level American-Iraqi military delegation met at the Pentagon in Virginia, where the Iraqi side proposed that the US begin withdrawing coalition forces from Iraq starting in September of this year.

24/07/2024

Erbil, Kurdistan Region – The Erbil Police Service has issued a public advisory urging citizens to utilize the service’s emergency line (104) whenever they face danger or threats. The announcement comes in the wake of a serious case involving a woman who sought police help after being threatened by a man identified as Luqman Mawlan Ismail.

Erbil, Kurdistan Region – The Erbil Police Service has issued a public advisory urging citizens to utilize the service’s emergency line (104) whenever they face danger or threats. The announcement comes in the wake of a serious case involving a woman who sought police help after being threatened...

24/07/2024

Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region – A senior official of the Kurdistan Communities Union (KCK), the political umbrella of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), has been killed in an airstrike in Sulaimani, the Turkish intelligence agency announced.

Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region – A senior official of the Kurdistan Communities Union (KCK), the political umbrella of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), has been killed in an airstrike in Sulaimani, the Turkish intelligence agency announced.

24/07/2024

Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region – A traffic accident on the Sulaimani-Arbat road at approximately 9:15 am local time has led to the tragic death of two individuals and severe injuries to two others.

Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region – A traffic accident on the Sulaimani-Arbat road at approximately 9:15 am local time has led to the tragic death of two individuals and severe injuries to two others.

23/07/2024

The Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq has confirmed that none of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) candidates from Dohuk Province have been excluded from the upcoming parliamentary elections.

23/07/2024

A tragic incident resulted in the deaths of a young mother and her two-year-old daughter after they fell from a residential building in eastern Erbil late Monday night. The circumstances surrounding the fall remain unclear.

A tragic incident resulted in the deaths of a young mother and her two-year-old daughter after they fell from a residential building in eastern Erbil late Monday night. The circumstances surrounding the fall remain unclear.

23/07/2024

Iraqi authorities seized record amounts of Captagon last year, valued at up to $144 million, solidifying the country’s position as a major transit point for drugs. This was disclosed in a United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) report released on Monday.

Iraqi authorities seized record amounts of Captagon last year, valued at up to $144 million, solidifying the country’s position as a major transit point for drugs. This was disclosed in a United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) report released on Monday.

23/07/2024

Kurdish authorities in Syria's Hasakah province have released 180 prisoners previously held on terrorism charges and linked to the Islamic State (IS) group. This move comes as part of a broader amnesty granted last week to hundreds of detainees by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

Kurdish authorities in Syria's Hasakah province have released 180 prisoners previously held on terrorism charges and linked to the Islamic State (IS) group. This move comes as part of a broader amnesty granted last week to hundreds of detainees by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).