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12 01 - 2026
18:07
President Masoud Barzani. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)
President Masoud Barzani. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

President Masoud Barzani Condemns Hate Campaign Targeting Syrian Arabs in Kurdistan Region

17:41
The logo of the Syrian Democratic Forces. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)
The logo of the Syrian Democratic Forces. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

SDF Denies Troop Buildup Near Maskanah, Warns Against Escalation Amid Regional Tensions

16:30
Akre rice and tahini shipped to the UK. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
Akre rice and tahini shipped to the UK. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdish Rice and Tahini Shipped to UK as Akre Exports Build on Recent Agricultural Gains

15:58
Elham Ahmad, the Co-chair of the Department of Foreign Relations of the DAANES Region. (AFP)
Elham Ahmad, the Co-chair of the Department of Foreign Relations of the DAANES Region. (AFP)

Elham Ahmad Calls for International Inquiry Into Detentions in Aleppo

15:31
Syrian forces guard detained Kurds after clashes in Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsud and Ashrafiyeh districts, Jan. 10, 2026. (AFP)
Syrian forces guard detained Kurds after clashes in Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsud and Ashrafiyeh districts, Jan. 10, 2026. (AFP)

Rights Group Cites Mass Detentions in Aleppo; Civil Organizations in Diyarbakir Call for Turkish Mediation

15:18
Young students and parents participate at the opening of Kurdistan School in Leuven, Belgium. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
Young students and parents participate at the opening of Kurdistan School in Leuven, Belgium. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

First Kurdish Primary School Opens in Belgium to Preserve Language and Cultural Identity

15:01
An electronic store owner in Erbil's bazaar, Jan. 12, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
An electronic store owner in Erbil's bazaar, Jan. 12, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Iraq’s New Trade Rules and Environmental Lapses Deepen Economic and Public Health Strain

13:59
Nuxsha Nasih, Governor of Halabja, speaking with Kurdistan24 during the rally. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
Nuxsha Nasih, Governor of Halabja, speaking with Kurdistan24 during the rally. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Halabja Governor Leads Rally Condemning Violence in Aleppo, Urges International Intervention

13:44
PM Masrour Barzani (c) receives an Amedspor jersey bearing his name from club president Nahit Eren (L). (Photo: KRG)
PM Masrour Barzani (c) receives an Amedspor jersey bearing his name from club president Nahit Eren (L). (Photo: KRG)

KRG PM Emphasizes Role of Athletics in Promoting Unity During Amedspor Visit

13:02
Abdullah Mohammed was able to start his own business following participating in the KRG-provided vocational courses. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
Abdullah Mohammed was able to start his own business following participating in the KRG-provided vocational courses. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Vocational Training Programs Expanded to Equip Kurdistan’s Young Workforce

12:51
Current Iraqi PM Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. (Photo: AFP)
Current Iraqi PM Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. (Photo: AFP)

Sudani Officially Withdraws Candidacy for Next Term as Iraqi Prime Minister

12:38
Photo shows several Syrian government ministries hacked webpages. (Photo: Social Media)
Photo shows several Syrian government ministries hacked webpages. (Photo: Social Media)

Kurdish Hackers Breach Syrian Ministry Websites as Tensions Escalate Between Erbil and Damascus

11:52
PM Masrour Barzani (R) and Egyptian CG Mahmoud Farouk Youssef (L). (Photo: KRG)
PM Masrour Barzani (R) and Egyptian CG Mahmoud Farouk Youssef (L). (Photo: KRG)

PM Barzani, Egyptian CG Highlight Stronger Ties Following Cairo Visit

11:43
Tourists at a resort in Akre. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
Tourists at a resort in Akre. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Akre Sees Surge in Tourism in 2025, Nearly 500,000 Visitors Recorded

11:30
Sulaimani Court Sends Lahur Sheikh Jangi Case to Erbil Court of Cassation
Sulaimani Court Sends Lahur Sheikh Jangi Case to Erbil Court of Cassation

Sulaimani Court Sends Lahur Sheikh Jangi Case to Erbil Court of Cassation

10:55
Widad Ahmed (27) walks through the clinic in Qaraqosh for exercise. Ahmed lost her right leg after stepping on a mine after fleeing her house in western Mosul, May 8, 2017. (AP)
Widad Ahmed (27) walks through the clinic in Qaraqosh for exercise. Ahmed lost her right leg after stepping on a mine after fleeing her house in western Mosul, May 8, 2017. (AP)

Legacy of ISIS Explosives Persists in Iraq as Blast Remnants Kill and Injure 11 in One Week

10:21
A grounded Turkish Airline plane. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)
A grounded Turkish Airline plane. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Major Airlines Cancel Over 100 Flights in Istanbul as Winter Storm Hits Region

09:50
The official flag of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Tishrin Dam in the background. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
The official flag of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Tishrin Dam in the background. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

SDF Forces on High Alert Following Drone and Artillery Strikes Near Tishrin Dam

09:29
U.S. President Donald Trump. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)
U.S. President Donald Trump. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Trump Calls Himself ‘Acting President of Venezuela’ in Truth Social Post

11 01 - 2026
21:30
The announcement comes amid ongoing efforts to implement a fragile ceasefire that took effect on Oct. 10, halting weeks of intense hostilities between Israel and Hamas. (Photo: AP)
The announcement comes amid ongoing efforts to implement a fragile ceasefire that took effect on Oct. 10, halting weeks of intense hostilities between Israel and Hamas. (Photo: AP)

Hamas Signals Dissolution of Gaza Government Under U.S.-Brokered Plan as Ceasefire Holds

20:15
Peshmerga forces conducting joint operation with Iraqi Army, Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo: Peshmerga Ministry)
Peshmerga forces conducting joint operation with Iraqi Army, Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo: Peshmerga Ministry)

Peshmerga Forces, Iraqi Army Conduct Joint Operation Near Mount Qarachugh

17:52
This is a locator map for Iraq with its capital, Baghdad. (Photo: AP)
This is a locator map for Iraq with its capital, Baghdad. (Photo: AP)

Economic Crisis Deepens as Iraq Struggles with Corruption and Overreliance on Oil

16:49
The logo of DEM Party. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)
The logo of DEM Party. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

DEM Party Urges Immediate Halt to Aleppo Attacks, Warns of Regional Fallout

15:39
The photo shows a chicken. (AP)
The photo shows a chicken. (AP)

Iraqi Import Ban Opens Path for Kurdistan Region to Export Live Poultry

15:06
Tourists line up to board the cable car ferrying visitors to the resort perched atop Mount Korek. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
Tourists line up to board the cable car ferrying visitors to the resort perched atop Mount Korek. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Soran Sees 1.5 Million Visitors Annually as Meteorologists Predict More Snow

14:47
Kurdistan Region PM Masrour Barzani, R,  Farhad Atrushi, Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives, Erbil, Jan. 11, 2026. (KRG)
Kurdistan Region PM Masrour Barzani, R, Farhad Atrushi, Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives, Erbil, Jan. 11, 2026. (KRG)

PM Barzani Reaffirms Constitutional Framework in Meeting with Iraqi Deputy Speaker

14:19
Kurdish champion Agit Kabayel. (Photo: AP)
Kurdish champion Agit Kabayel. (Photo: AP)

Kabayel Retains Heavyweight Title With Third-Round Knockout, Dedicating Victory to Kurdish People

13:49
German Minister of State for Migration, Refugees and Integration, Reem Alabali Radovan. (Photo: Reem Alabali Radovan/Facebook)
German Minister of State for Migration, Refugees and Integration, Reem Alabali Radovan. (Photo: Reem Alabali Radovan/Facebook)

German Minister Condemns Attacks on Kurdish Districts in Aleppo

13:32
Kurdistan Region PM Masrour Barzani, R, Assad Turki Swari, Iraq’s Permanent Representative to UNESCO, Erbil, Jan.11, 2026. (KRG)
Kurdistan Region PM Masrour Barzani, R, Assad Turki Swari, Iraq’s Permanent Representative to UNESCO, Erbil, Jan.11, 2026. (KRG)

Kurdistan Region Pushes for Stronger UNESCO Engagement as PM Barzani Meets Iraq’s Representative

13:13
The photo shows the jailed People’s Front head Lahur Sheikh Jangi. (Photo: Lahur Sheikh Jangi/Facebook)
The photo shows the jailed People’s Front head Lahur Sheikh Jangi. (Photo: Lahur Sheikh Jangi/Facebook)

Lahur Sheikh Jangi to Face First Trial Session in Sulaimani on Monday

12:49
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. (Photo: GOI)
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. (Photo: GOI)

Sudani Withdraws from Premiership Race as Shiite Bloc Coalesces Around Maliki

12:34
Members of Kurdistan Region's Peshmerga can be seen in this photo. (Photo: Archive)
Members of Kurdistan Region's Peshmerga can be seen in this photo. (Photo: Archive)

Iraqi Army Detains Three Peshmerga Members at Khurmatu Checkpoint

12:10
Residents carrying their belongings leave Aleppo's Kurdish Sheikh Maqsud neighbourhood on Jan. 10, 2026, after days of deadly clashes. (AFP)
Residents carrying their belongings leave Aleppo's Kurdish Sheikh Maqsud neighbourhood on Jan. 10, 2026, after days of deadly clashes. (AFP)

Aleppo’s Kurdish Security Says Recent Violence Was Intended to ‘Exterminate Kurds’

11:49
Muhammad-Ridha al-Husayni al-Sistani, the eldest son and one of the key figures managing the office for his father, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)
Muhammad-Ridha al-Husayni al-Sistani, the eldest son and one of the key figures managing the office for his father, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Najaf Religious Authority Reiterates Non-Intervention as Shiite Bloc Moves Toward Maliki Nomination

10:32
Royal Jordanian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft fighter pilots. (Photo: Jordanian Armed Forces)
Royal Jordanian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft fighter pilots. (Photo: Jordanian Armed Forces)

Jordan Conducts Rare Airstrikes on ISIS Targets in Syria

09:35
U.S. President Donald Trump. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)
U.S. President Donald Trump. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Trump Orders Military Chiefs to Draft Greenland 'Invasion Plan'

08:52
Mazloum Abdi, the Commander of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). (Graphics: Kurdistan24)
Mazloum Abdi, the Commander of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

SDF Says Ceasefire Reached and Forces to Withdraw From Kurdish Districts of Aleppo

08:33
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conduct a military operation in Syria, December 30, 2025. (Photo: CENTCOM)
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conduct a military operation in Syria, December 30, 2025. (Photo: CENTCOM)

U.S.-Led Forces Launch Major Strikes on ISIS Targets Across Syria

10 01 - 2026
23:34
Residents react as a bus carrying men who state media reported to be Kurdish fighters prepares to leave Aleppo's Kurdish-majority Sheikh Maqsud neighborhood accompanied by security forces، Jan. 10, 2026. (AFP)
Residents react as a bus carrying men who state media reported to be Kurdish fighters prepares to leave Aleppo's Kurdish-majority Sheikh Maqsud neighborhood accompanied by security forces، Jan. 10, 2026. (AFP)

EU Urges Syrian Government, Kurdish Authorities to Resume Dialogue After Aleppo Clashes

23:12
Former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)
Former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Coordination Framework Nominates Nouri al-Maliki for Iraqi Premiership

22:40
The House of Representatives, the lower house of the Egyptian Parliament, at the New Administrative Capital megaproject in Cairo. August 1, 2023. (AFP)
The House of Representatives, the lower house of the Egyptian Parliament, at the New Administrative Capital megaproject in Cairo. August 1, 2023. (AFP)

Egypt’s Pro-Government Coalition Secures Parliamentary Majority in Final Vote

21:35
US President Donald Trump (C) speaks during a meeting with US oil company executives in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, Jan. 9, 2026. )AFP)
US President Donald Trump (C) speaks during a meeting with US oil company executives in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, Jan. 9, 2026. )AFP)

Trump Signs Order to Shield Venezuelan Oil Revenue, Pushing U.S. Strategic Interests After Maduro’s Ouster

20:13
U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye and Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)
U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye and Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

U.S. Highlights Partnership with SDF in Ongoing Efforts to Defeat ISIS and Stabilize Syria

19:30
Residents of the Sheikh Maqsud neighborhood are escorted out of the harms way by the members of Syrian government security forces, in Aleppo on Jan. 10, 2026. (AFP)
Residents of the Sheikh Maqsud neighborhood are escorted out of the harms way by the members of Syrian government security forces, in Aleppo on Jan. 10, 2026. (AFP)

155,000 Displaced as Fighting Escalates in Aleppo’s Kurdish Neighborhoods

17:56
Intense street fighting, tank shelling, and drone strikes raise alarm over civilian safety and alleged violations of international law. (AFP)
Intense street fighting, tank shelling, and drone strikes raise alarm over civilian safety and alleged violations of international law. (AFP)

Sheikh Maqsud Residents Call for Mass Solidarity as Hospital Comes Under Fire in Aleppo

15:38
A resident flees Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsoud after Syrian army warnings, Jan. 9, 2026. (AFP)
A resident flees Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsoud after Syrian army warnings, Jan. 9, 2026. (AFP)

BCF Report Details Displacement From Aleppo Neighborhoods and Ongoing Aid Response in Afrin

15:17
Residents of Sheikh Maqsoud neighbourhood walk past the damaged buildings, in Aleppo on Jan. 10, 2026. (AFP)
Residents of Sheikh Maqsoud neighbourhood walk past the damaged buildings, in Aleppo on Jan. 10, 2026. (AFP)

Syrian Army Announces Halt to Military Operations in Sheikh Maqsud, Outlines Withdrawal and Handover Plan

14:48
The photos show herds of sheep in Akre. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
The photos show herds of sheep in Akre. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Akre’s Livestock Sector Rebounds as Heavy Snowfall Ends Period of Drought

14:15
The photo shows snow covered hills in Kani Masi, Duhok. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
The photo shows snow covered hills in Kani Masi, Duhok. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan Sees Record Rainfall in Hiran, Snow Piles in Kani Masi

13:37
Kurdish champion Agit Kabayel during one of his previous fights. (Photo: Archive)
Kurdish champion Agit Kabayel during one of his previous fights. (Photo: Archive)

Agit Kabayel Returns to Defend WBC Interim Title in Decisive Step Toward World Heavyweight Clash

13:03
An Iraqi man uses an automatic teller machine, ATM , in Baghdad, Iraq. (AP)
An Iraqi man uses an automatic teller machine, ATM , in Baghdad, Iraq. (AP)

Iraq Faces Surge in Bank Card Fraud, Experts Point to Insider Access

12:28
U.S. President Donald Trump (R) and Colombian President Gustavo Petro (L). (Photo: AFP)
U.S. President Donald Trump (R) and Colombian President Gustavo Petro (L). (Photo: AFP)

Trump Says Colombia’s Petro to Visit White House in Early February

12:10
Fighters affiliated with the Syrian Arab Army in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood. (Photo: SANA)
Fighters affiliated with the Syrian Arab Army in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood. (Photo: SANA)

Street Clashes Intensify in Aleppo’s Kurdish Neighborhood Amid Infiltration and Counter-Operations

11:38
Kurdish Sculptor Rebin Haidari standing next to his work. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
Kurdish Sculptor Rebin Haidari standing next to his work. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdish Sculptor Unveils Peace-Themed Statue Atop Private Museum in Bokan

11:17
Residents of Aleppo's Sheikh Maqsoud area evacuate their neighbourhood, on Jan 9, 2026. (AFP)
Residents of Aleppo's Sheikh Maqsoud area evacuate their neighbourhood, on Jan 9, 2026. (AFP)

Autonomous Administration Issues Urgent Appeal Over Targeting a Hospital in Aleppo’s Kurdish Neighborhood

11:00
Columns of smoke rise from the site of artillery shelling that targeted the area near Aleppo’s Abdelrahman Mosque on Jan. 8, 2026. (AFP)
Columns of smoke rise from the site of artillery shelling that targeted the area near Aleppo’s Abdelrahman Mosque on Jan. 8, 2026. (AFP)

Kurdish Internal Security Forces Reject Damascus Claims Over Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsud Control

10:50
The photo shows a solar panel. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
The photo shows a solar panel. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Solar Energy Adoption Surges in Duhok as Households Turn to Renewables for Stability

10:16
US special envoy for Syria Tom Barrack, in Beirut on July 21, 2025. (AFP)
US special envoy for Syria Tom Barrack, in Beirut on July 21, 2025. (AFP)

Jordan, US Reaffirm Support for Aleppo Ceasefire, Civilian Protection Amid Continued Clashes

09:41
Houses covered by snow are seen on the coast of a sea inlet of Nuuk, Greenland, on March 7, 2025. (AP)
Houses covered by snow are seen on the coast of a sea inlet of Nuuk, Greenland, on March 7, 2025. (AP)

Trump Says U.S. Must Control Greenland to Block Russian and Chinese Influence

09:38
Kurdish IDPs, from the Kurdish neighborhoods in Aleppo under the severe winter conditions. (Photo: SANA)
Kurdish IDPs, from the Kurdish neighborhoods in Aleppo under the severe winter conditions. (Photo: SANA)

Syrian Kurdish MP Issues Urgent Appeal as Displacement From Aleppo Neighborhoods to Afrin Intensifies

08:25
Ilham Ahmed, head of the Foreign Relations Office of the DAANES. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
Ilham Ahmed, head of the Foreign Relations Office of the DAANES. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdish Offer to Withdraw from Aleppo Amid International Pressure

02:20
US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Sep. 25, 2025. (AFP)
US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Sep. 25, 2025. (AFP)

Trump Voices Concern Over Aleppo Violence, Calls for Peace Between Kurds and Damascus

09 01 - 2026
23:16
Germany's flag (L), SDF's flag (R). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
Germany's flag (L), SDF's flag (R). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

German Envoy Speaks With Mazloum Abdi, Voices Deep Concern Over Aleppo

22:44
A map showing the distribution of components in Syrian. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
A map showing the distribution of components in Syrian. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Alawite and Druze Leaders Declare Full Support For Kurds, Call for Federal System in Syria

22:01
President Masoud Barzani (L), Tom Barrack, Special Envoy of President Donald Trump for Syria (R). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
President Masoud Barzani (L), Tom Barrack, Special Envoy of President Donald Trump for Syria (R). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

President Barzani, Trump Envoy Discuss Syria Developments, Urge De-escalation in Aleppo

21:16
Member of the General Command of SDF, Sipan Hemo. (Photo: SDF Website)
Member of the General Command of SDF, Sipan Hemo. (Photo: SDF Website)

SDF Commander: Kurdish Neighborhood Resistance "Dismantling Enemy Plans" Amid Hospital Strike

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