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26 07 - 2026

17:20

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. (Photo: AFP)

UN Chief Guterres Calls for Immediate End to All Syria Sanctions

16:50

President Masoud Barzani (right) during his meeting with outgoing British Consul General Andrew Bizley in Erbil, July 26, 2026. (Photo: Barzani Headquarters)

President Barzani Receives UK Consul General Andrew Bizley on Farewell Visit

16:08

President Masoud Barzani (R) and French Consul General Yann Braem (L). (Photo: Barzani HQ)

President Barzani Receives Outgoing French Consul General in Erbil

15:53

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Syrian President Highlights Improving Ties With Iraq, Regional Diplomacy

14:52

Police officers inspect on July 26, 2026 the car that alledgedly was driven into people. (AFP)

German Media: Berlin Pride Attack Suspect Reportedly Supported ISIS

14:21

President Masoud Barzani (R) and Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa (L). (Photo: Kurdistan24)

President Barzani Offers Sympathy to Syria After Fatal Highway Collision

13:46

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Prime Minister Barzani Meets KRG's Integrity Chief to Advance Anti-Corruption Measures

13:29

The Abdali Iraq-Kuwait border crossing. (Photo: INA)

Kuwait Reopens Abdali Border Crossing With Iraq After Temporary Closure

12:27

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (AFP)

Araghchi Says Rebuilding Ties With Neighbors Tops Iran's Post-War Agenda

12:17

KRG Spokesperson Peshawa Hawramani. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

KRG Unveils Digital Fuel App as Officials Move to Resolve Supply Issues

12:12

Photo shows locally produced fruits in a fruit market in Kurdistan Region. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Duhok Ships 110,000 Tons of Produce Across Iraq as Farm Exports Grow

11:46

KRG Revises 110 Textbooks in Largest Curriculum Reform to Date

11:12

Photo shows the seized money. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Iraq Seizes Additional 27 Billion Dinars in Expanding Jumaili Corruption Probe

10:59

Iraq's Parliament building, Baghdad. (Photo: AP)

Alleged Forged Degrees of Iraqi MPs Draw Scrutiny in Parliament

10:38

Iraq Dismantles Fraud Ring, Seizes More Than 1,000 Forged Documents

10:12

Photo shows the leadership of the Christian Alliance. (Photo: Christian Alliance/Facebook)

Christian Alliance Unveils 'Telkaif Initiative' to Safeguard Nineveh Plains Heritage

09:50

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Zelensky Says Russia Preparing to Receive 30,000 More North Korean Troops

09:25

U.S. President Donald Trump. (AFP)

White House Says Trump Keeps All Iran Options Open as Diplomacy Continues

25 07 - 2026

23:05

The national flags of Iran and Ukraine placed side-by-side. (Photo: Kurdistan24/AI)

Tehran Accuses Ukraine of Attacking Iranian Ship in Caspian, Killing One Sailor

22:16

An Iranian missile and three waving national flags of Iran. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

IRGC Releases Figures Claiming Extensive Damage to US Forces

21:51

Nighttime photograph depicting U.S. military forces operators in combat gear on a illuminated flight deck, watching a naval helicopter. (Photo: U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa)

New York Post: US Weighs Special Forces Raid on Iran's Nuclear Sites

21:02

US President Donald Trump. (AFP)

Axios: Trump Halts New Iran Strikes as Diplomatic Efforts Gain Momentum

20:27

Kurdistan Region President, Nechirvan Barzani. (Photo: KRI's Website)

President Nechirvan Barzani Offers Condolences to Syria After Deadly Traffic Accident

19:23

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (AFP)

Iran’s Foreign Minister Says Tehran Has No Hostility Toward Neighboring States

18:30

Yahya Saree, the military spokesperson for Yemen's armed forces affiliated with the Houthis. (Photo: AA)

Houthis Claim Strikes on Saudi Aramco Sites as Reports says US Delays Major Attack on Iran

17:30

The Iraqi flag (L), and Kuwaiti flag (R). (Graphic: Kurdistan24/AI)

Kuwait to Reopen Abdali Border Crossing with Iraq Within 48 Hours

15:59

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. (AFP)

UN Chief Calls Syria's Golan Situation 'Unacceptable' During Damascus Visit

15:23

Photo shows a downed drone. (Photo: Archive)

Explosive-Laden Drone Intercepted Over Erbil

15:17

Iran's Consul General Faramarz Asadi. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Iranian Consul General Says Kurdistan Region Acted Prudently During Regional Crisis

14:50

This picture shows a forest burned by a wildfire, northeast of Madrid, on July 22, 2026. (AFP)

Spain Battles Expanding Wildfires as Mass Evacuations Reach Tens of Thousands

14:20

A screen grab of the road accident in Syria's Deir ez-Zor-Damascus highway. (Photo: SyriaTV)

Dozens Dead, Injured in Bus Crash on Syria's 'Road of Death'

14:00

The entrance of the Erbil International Airport. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Erbil Airport Denies Night Flight Suspension Rumors, Confirms Normal Operations

13:05

Photo shows an intercepted drone. (Photo: Archive)

Intelligence Points to Mosul Outskirts as Launch Site for Drones Targeting Erbil

12:50

The first Kurdistan Inclusive Employment and Business Forum in Erbil, July 22, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan Foundation, GIZ Launch Inclusive Employment, Business Forum

12:18

Performance artist Subhani Fathi. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

The Art of Stillness: A Kurdish 'Living Statue' Captivates Sulaimani

11:22

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. (AFP)

Iranian Government and IRIB Clash Over Editing of President Pezeshkian's Remarks

10:58

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Iran's Araghchi Discusses Alleged U.S. Violations With China as Talks Continue

10:49

Rahim Rashidi, Kurdistan24's Washington Bureau Chief, with U.S. President Donald Trump at the background during the WHCA, Jul. 24, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan24 Represents Kurdistan Region at White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington

10:05

US President Donald Trump throws his "Trump 2028" hat during the 2026 White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, DC, on July 24, 2026. (AFP)

Trump Returns to WHCA Dinner, Jokes About Third Term While Criticizing Press and Democrats

09:42

US President Donald Trump. (AFP)

Trump Confirms Iran Talks While Weighing Broader Military Action

09:12

Photo shows a number of Houthi fighters. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Houthis Claim Missile Strike on Saudi Arabia as Red Sea Tensions Deepen

24 07 - 2026

23:32

US President Donald Trump makes an announcement on American Nuclear Innovation in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 24, 2026. (AFP)

Trump: Iran Becoming ‘More Serious’ in Talks, Major Strike Decision Still Pending

22:45

The United Arab Emirates' flag. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

UAE Denounces Iran's Attacks on its Gulf Allies as Oman Pursues Hormuz Talks

22:15

Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi. (Photo: IRNA)

Iranian Parliament Speaker, Iraqi PM Stress Closer Coordination for Regional Stability

20:54

Ali Abdollahi, commander of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters. (Photo: Tasnim)

Iranian Commander Threatens to Kill One US Soldier for Every Iranian Citizen Killed

20:04

The flags of the United States and the United Kingdom fluttering over a busy maritime shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

US, UK Plan International Conference to Secure Strait of Hormuz, Axios Reports

19:29

US Embassy Issues Urgent Security Alert for American Citizens in Iraq

19:14

US President Donald Trump. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Trump Says China, Russia Pledged Not to Arm Iran as US sanctions Iranian financial network

18:32

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivers the opening speech of the first Global Dialogue on AI Governance, in Geneva on July 6, 2026. (AFP)

UN Chief Warns of Escalation as Houthis Renew Red Sea Attacks

17:27

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (AFP)

US-Iran Conflict Deepens as Tehran Rejects Ceasefire and Britain Raises Military Readiness

16:34

A map highlighting Türkiye, Syria, Iraq, and Iran with yellow sun emblems marking Kurdish regions. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

A Century of Denial: Today Marks 103 Years Since the Treaty of Lausanne

15:33

A screenshot of the poster shared by the U.S. State Department on Facebook. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Rubio, Iran Exchange Signals Rising Tensions as Trump Considers Next Steps

14:33

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Warn Civilians to Stay Away from U.S. Forces Across Middle East

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Warn Civilians to Stay Away from U.S. Forces Across Middle East

14:03

The photo shows an aerial view of Feraşîn Highlands. (Photo: AA)

Feraşîn Highlands Thrive as Rich Pastures Boost Livestock and Dairy Output

13:48

Coalition Forces Down Five Explosive Drones Over Erbil, CTD Says

Coalition Forces Down Five Explosive Drones Over Erbil, CTD Says

13:30

Kurdish farmers harvest cowpeas in a field in Taq Taq. (Photo and graphics: Kurdistan24)

Cowpeas and Figs Put Taq Taq at the Center of Kurdistan's Harvest Season

13:15

The photo shows of the Persian Gulf and the Stait of Hormuz. (Photo: AP)

UN Urges Evacuation of 6,000 Stranded Seafarers in Strait of Hormuz

12:05

Avan Jamal starring in No Paradise If You Are Killed by a Woman by Halkawt Mustafa. (Photo: Hene Film/NFI)

Venice Film Festival Selects Halkawt Mustafa's Latest Kurdish Feature

11:46

A Qatar Airways plane, May 7, 2026. (AFP)

Qatar Airways Suspends Flights to Erbil, Kuwait and Bahrain Through End of Month

11:30

Former chairman of Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), Ozgur Ozel. (Photo: AA)

Ousted CHP Leader Ozgur Ozel Quits Party, Launches New Opposition Movement

11:24

Satellite image shows repairs at an Iranian missile base north of Kermanshah. (Photo: WSJ/Airbus)

WSJ: Satellite Imagery Points to Rapid Reconstruction Across Iran

10:59

An Israeli settler surveys fire damage to her home in the occupied West Bank. (AFP)

Netanyahu Vows 'Forceful' Response After Deadly West Bank Attack

10:35

Passangers at the Erbil International Airport. (Photo: Archive)

Erbil Airport Says Flights Continue Normally After Drone Interceptions

10:29

Smoke rises above a warehouse in Saint Petersburg on July 24, 2026, amid the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict. (Photo: AFP)

Ukrainian Drone Strike Sparks Fire at Russian E-Commerce Warehouse Near Saint Petersburg

09:53

This screen grab shows the moment the drones were intercepted over Erbil sky. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Six Explosive-Laden Drones Intercepted Over Erbil

09:46

A woman holds a Virgin Mary painting amid earthquake recovery in La Guaira, Venezuela. (AFP)

False Survivor Reports Deepen Agony for Venezuela Earthquake Families

09:26

The graphic allegedly shows missiles launched at U.S. targets. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Iran Claims Drone Strikes on US Military Facilities in Bahrain, Jordan

08:08

The flags of Iran (right) and United States of America. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

US Launches 13th Consecutive Night of Strikes on Iran; Tehran Condemns Trump's Asset Threat

23 07 - 2026

23:21

This aerial photo shows the Megal Agriculture Project in Erbil. (Photo: KRG)

KRG Says Investment in Kurdistan Region Surpasses USD 25 Billion

23:01

Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Moscow, October 30, 2025. (Photo: Russian Foreign Ministry)

Zakharova Revives Trump's Campaign Pledge as Rubio Urges Patience on Ukraine Peace

22:45

Photo shows one of the participants at the summer festival in Sami Abdulrahman Park, Erbil, Thursday, Jul. 23, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Erbil Summer Festival at Sami Abdulrahman Park Showcases 200 Entrepreneurs

22:25

Mahmoud al-Abyari, a United Kingdom-based senior leader of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood. (Photo: Social media)

US Sanctions Senior Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood Official Over Alleged Hamas Financing

22:00

A person holds a debit card while opening the e-Psule app on a smartphone. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

KRG to Enable Electricity Debt Payments Through e-Psule Under Runaki Initiative

21:43

The German navy's minehunter boat "Fulda" leaves the harbour of Kiel, northern Germany, on May 4, 2026, to set sail for the Mediterranean. (Photo: AFP)

Germany Repositions Naval Vessels as Red Sea Tensions Escalate

21:09

Greece Achilles' Shield air defense program. (Photo: Ekathimerini)

Athens Backs Israeli-Built 'Achilles Shield' in $4 Billion Defense Push

20:34

Tourists swim at a resort in the Kurdistan Region. (Photo: Archive)

Kurdistan Tourism Board Unveils New Water Tourism Safety Regulations

20:00

A shipping vessel sailing past Iran's Gulf Island of Qeshm. (Photo: AFP)

US Hits Site Near Qeshm Island, Iranian Media Reports

19:46

U.S. President Donald Trump. (AFP)

Trump Says Massive Iran Attack Under Consideration as Regional Tensions Deepen

18:53

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. (AFP)

Rubio Uses Manila Briefing to Present Broad U.S. Foreign Policy Agenda

18:25

Oil Prices Surge as Brent Tops $100 After Red Sea Tanker Attacks

Oil Prices Surge as Brent Tops $100 After Red Sea Tanker Attacks

18:07

The graphic shows an IRGC member looking at the British flag. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Iran's IRGC Threatens Britain Over Role in Strikes on Iran

17:53

Mawaran tunnel. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

KRG Nears Completion of Kore–Shaqlawa–Qandil Highway, Mirawa and Mawaran Tunnels