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13 05 - 2026
22:31
A digital visualization depicting a Microscopic view of virus particles and cellular. (Photo: Magmific)
A digital visualization depicting a Microscopic view of virus particles and cellular. (Photo: Magmific)

Hantavirus Explained: How The Virus Spreads and Why Kurdistan Issued a Warning

21:17
KDP's Member of the Politburo, Hemin Hawrami. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
KDP's Member of the Politburo, Hemin Hawrami. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

KDP Official Warns Iraq’s Political System Nearing Collapse Amid Unimplemented Agreements

21:15
Ghazal Saif. (Photo: Submitted to Kurdistan24)
Ghazal Saif. (Photo: Submitted to Kurdistan24)

Four-Year-Old Girl Dies in Baghdad After Abduction and Assault Sparks Nationwide Outrage

20:28
The logo of CENTCOM. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)
The logo of CENTCOM. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

CENTCOM Says U.S. Naval Operations Have Redirected Over 60 Ships Amid Iran Tensions

19:50
Kurdish designer Lara Dizeyee. (Photo: Submitted to Kurdistan24)
Kurdish designer Lara Dizeyee. (Photo: Submitted to Kurdistan24)

Kurdish Designer Lara Dizeyee to Showcase Modern Kurdish Couture at Cannes Film Festival

18:37
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright testifies before a Senate Committee on Armed Services Committee, in Washington, DC, on May 13, 2026. (Photo: AFP)
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright testifies before a Senate Committee on Armed Services Committee, in Washington, DC, on May 13, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

US Energy Secretary Warns Iran ‘Frighteningly Close’ to Weapons-Grade Uranium

18:28
Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Putin Vows New Missiles Capable of Penetrating All Global Defense Systems

17:16
Erbil Governor Omed Xoshnaw. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
Erbil Governor Omed Xoshnaw. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Erbil Governor Says Baghdad ‘Created Crisis’ Instead of Supporting IDP & Refugees in Kurdistan Region

16:55
US President Donald Trump is escorted by China's Vice President Han Zheng upon his arrival at Beijing Capital Airport in Beijing on May 13, 2026. (Photo: AFP)
US President Donald Trump is escorted by China's Vice President Han Zheng upon his arrival at Beijing Capital Airport in Beijing on May 13, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

Donald Trump Arrives in Beijing for High-Stakes Summit with Xi Jinping

15:40
Oil tankers Tataki and Maran Aspasia fill at Al-Basrah Oil Terminal off Iraq’s Faw peninsula, Aug. 5, 2025. (AFP)
Oil tankers Tataki and Maran Aspasia fill at Al-Basrah Oil Terminal off Iraq’s Faw peninsula, Aug. 5, 2025. (AFP)

Chinese Supertanker Carrying Iraqi Oil Crosses Hormuz Amid Growing Challenge to U.S. Naval Blockade

15:39
United Arab Emirates Soldiers from the 11th Mountain Battalion engage in a live-fire drill. (Photo: UAE Defense Ministry)
United Arab Emirates Soldiers from the 11th Mountain Battalion engage in a live-fire drill. (Photo: UAE Defense Ministry)

UAE Designates 21 Lebanese Individuals and Entities as “Terrorists” Over Alleged Hezbollah Links

15:35
The Image Poses Three Kurdistan Region Government's staretegic Projects (Graphic: Kurdistan 24)
The Image Poses Three Kurdistan Region Government's staretegic Projects (Graphic: Kurdistan 24)

Climate Change and the New Kurdistan Strategy

14:06
Newly elected lawmakers attend the first parliament session, in Baghdad, Iraq, Dec. 29, 2025. (Iraqi Parliament Media Office via AP)
Newly elected lawmakers attend the first parliament session, in Baghdad, Iraq, Dec. 29, 2025. (Iraqi Parliament Media Office via AP)

KDP Lawmaker Predicts Partial Approval of Al-Zaidi Cabinet

13:50
The Picture Shows Three Kurdish Village Nominated for UN's Best Tourism Villages (Graphic: Kurdistan 24)
The Picture Shows Three Kurdish Village Nominated for UN's Best Tourism Villages (Graphic: Kurdistan 24)

Three Kurdistan Villages Among Shortlisted Sites by Iraq for UN Tourism Program

12:26
Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, R, Vatican Apostolic Nuncio to Iraq Mirosław Wachowski, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, May 13, 2026. (Kurdistan24)
Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, R, Vatican Apostolic Nuncio to Iraq Mirosław Wachowski, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, May 13, 2026. (Kurdistan24)

Prime Minister Barzani Meets Vatican Ambassador to Iraq, Reaffirms Support for Religious Communities

12:00
raq’s designate prime minister, Ali al-Zaidi (Graphic: Kurdistan 24)
raq’s designate prime minister, Ali al-Zaidi (Graphic: Kurdistan 24)

Iraqi Parliament to Convene Thursday for Confidence Vote on New Government Amid Hajj Travel Restrictions

10:30
The logo of the Iraqi Women’s Rights, people seen dancing behind. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
The logo of the Iraqi Women’s Rights, people seen dancing behind. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Outcry in Iraq Over Alleged Honor Killing of Teenage Girl Sparks Renewed Debate on Women’s Protection

09:40
AI-generated illustration depicting the proposed US “Golden Dome” missile defense system, showing an integrated space-and ground-based shield over North America.
AI-generated illustration depicting the proposed US “Golden Dome” missile defense system, showing an integrated space-and ground-based shield over North America.

US ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Shield Could Cost $1.2 Trillion, Congressional Analysis Finds

08:40
Kuwait's Liberation Tower is seen near a Kuwaiti flag in Kuwait City, Kuwait, Feb. 12, 2018. (AP)
Kuwait's Liberation Tower is seen near a Kuwaiti flag in Kuwait City, Kuwait, Feb. 12, 2018. (AP)

Kuwait Says Detained Men Confessed to Belonging to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards

12 05 - 2026
22:05
US President Donald Trump speaks to the press before walking to board Marine One as he departs from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 12, 2026. (Photo: AFP)
US President Donald Trump speaks to the press before walking to board Marine One as he departs from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 12, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

Trump Says Upcoming Meeting with Xi Jinping Will Be ‘Positive’

21:19
A woman holds up an Iranian flag for a pro-government campaign in downtown Tehran, Iran (Photo: AP)
A woman holds up an Iranian flag for a pro-government campaign in downtown Tehran, Iran (Photo: AP)

Qatar Condemns Alleged IRGC ‘Infiltration’ Linked to Kuwait Attacks

21:01
Kurdish farmers protesting in the Sargaran sub-district of Kirkuk province, May 12, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
Kurdish farmers protesting in the Sargaran sub-district of Kirkuk province, May 12, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdish Farmers Protest Road Closure Over Restrictions on Agricultural Transport in Kirkuk

20:18
European Union flags flap in the wind outside of EU headquarters in Brussels, Nov. 4, 2025. (AP)
European Union flags flap in the wind outside of EU headquarters in Brussels, Nov. 4, 2025. (AP)

EU Considers Expanding Red Sea Naval Mission to Strait of Hormuz

19:39
Erbil's Green Belt (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
Erbil's Green Belt (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Erbil’s Green Belt Project: Inside Kurdistan’s Largest Environmental and Urban Transformation Plan

18:42
United States of America flag (L) China flag (Photo: AP)
United States of America flag (L) China flag (Photo: AP)

Trump to Visit China This Week Accompanied by Major U.S. CEOs Amid Iran War and Trade Tensions

18:30
Mazloum Abdi (left), the commander-in-chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces, and Leyla Qasim. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)
Mazloum Abdi (left), the commander-in-chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces, and Leyla Qasim. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

Mazloum Abdi Honors Leyla Qasim on Anniversary of Her Execution

18:11
Muqtada Haider turns the switches to transfer electricity to private homes in Baghdad, Iraq (Photo: AP)
Muqtada Haider turns the switches to transfer electricity to private homes in Baghdad, Iraq (Photo: AP)

As Iraq Braces for Another Harsh Summer, Kurdistan’s ‘Runaki’ Project Expands 24-Hour Electricity

17:51
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (Photo: AP)
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (Photo: AP)

Hegseth Faces Pressure in Congress Over Iran War Strategy and Rising Costs

17:10
A woman walks past a digital board displaying fuel prices near a petrol station in Sofia on May 6, 2026. (Photo: AFP)
A woman walks past a digital board displaying fuel prices near a petrol station in Sofia on May 6, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

Oil Jumps, Global Stocks Slide as Middle East Tensions and Inflation Fears Rattle Markets

17:04
U.S President Donald Trump (Photo: AP)
U.S President Donald Trump (Photo: AP)

Trump Says Iran “Will 100% Stop Enriching Uranium” as Pentagon Raises War Cost to $29 Billion

16:45
Smoke rising from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the area of Ras Al-Ain on May 12, 2026. (Photo: AFP)
Smoke rising from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the area of Ras Al-Ain on May 12, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

Israeli Strike Kills Two Lebanese Civil Defense Personnel in South Lebanon

16:02
The newly unveiled statue of Leyla Qasim in Xanaqin. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
The newly unveiled statue of Leyla Qasim in Xanaqin. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Statue of Leyla Qasim Unveiled in Xanaqin on 52nd Anniversary of Execution

15:29
In this Aug. 20, 2011 photo, a sign is displayed leading to the construction site at the Mubarak al-Kabir port project on Bubiyan Island, Kuwait. (AP)
In this Aug. 20, 2011 photo, a sign is displayed leading to the construction site at the Mubarak al-Kabir port project on Bubiyan Island, Kuwait. (AP)

Kuwait Condemns Alleged Iranian Infiltration Attempt on Bubiyan Island

15:27
The official emblem of Kurdistan Region's Government. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
The official emblem of Kurdistan Region's Government. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan Region Expands Water, Road and Agricultural Projects Ahead of Summer

14:45
Erbil and Duhok Governors Omed Xoshnaw (C-L) and Ali Tatar (C-R) take photos with organizers and participants of the Diyarbakir's forum. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
Erbil and Duhok Governors Omed Xoshnaw (C-L) and Ali Tatar (C-R) take photos with organizers and participants of the Diyarbakir's forum. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Civil Society Figures Gather in Diyarbakir for Peace and Social Dialogue Forum

13:36
This AI-generated image shows armed members of Hamas. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)
This AI-generated image shows armed members of Hamas. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Qassam Leader Explains Hamas’s Position on Iran Conflict

13:12
Smoke rises as Israeli shelling hits the outskirts of Yohmor, southern Lebanon, May 10, 2026. (Photo: AFP)
Smoke rises as Israeli shelling hits the outskirts of Yohmor, southern Lebanon, May 10, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

Hezbollah Chief Says Group’s Weapons ‘Not Part of Negotiations’ Ahead of Lebanon-Israel Talks

12:25
The Head of the Kurdistan Regional Government's (KRG) Department of Foreign Relations, Safeen Dizayee. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
The Head of the Kurdistan Regional Government's (KRG) Department of Foreign Relations, Safeen Dizayee. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Safeen Dizayee Highlights Strong Erbil-Ankara Relations After Istanbul Talks

12:05
FSO Safer oil tanker is moored in the Red Sea, off the coast of the western Hodeidah province, Yemen. (AA)
FSO Safer oil tanker is moored in the Red Sea, off the coast of the western Hodeidah province, Yemen. (AA)

Jordan, UAE Condemn Hijacking of Oil Tanker Carrying Egyptian Sailors Off Yemen

11:40
President Masoud Barzani (R) and Leyla Qasim in the background. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)
President Masoud Barzani (R) and Leyla Qasim in the background. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

President Barzani Describes Leyla Qasim as Symbol of Kurdish Resistance

10:51
President Masoud Barzani (Graphics: Kurdistan24)
President Masoud Barzani (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

President Barzani Marks 33rd Anniversary of Lalish Center Establishment

10:04
The return of a number of Kurdish migrants from Libya to the Kurdistan Region. (Photo: Archive)
The return of a number of Kurdish migrants from Libya to the Kurdistan Region. (Photo: Archive)

Iraqi Ambassador Announces Completion of Migrant Repatriation Effort

09:40
People on a public park film a U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17 as it arrives at the Beijing International Capital Airport ahead of President Trump's visit, in Beijing, May 11, 2026. (AP)
People on a public park film a U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17 as it arrives at the Beijing International Capital Airport ahead of President Trump's visit, in Beijing, May 11, 2026. (AP)

Trump Heads to Beijing for High-Stakes Xi Talks Amid Iran War and Hormuz Crisis

08:40
Syrians wait with their belongings to cross back to the border town of Tal Abyad in Syria from Türkiye, at the border crossing in Akcakale, southeastern Türkiye, June 17, 2015. (AP)
Syrians wait with their belongings to cross back to the border town of Tal Abyad in Syria from Türkiye, at the border crossing in Akcakale, southeastern Türkiye, June 17, 2015. (AP)

Türkiye Reopens Key Border Crossing With Syria After 12-Year Closure as Security Challenges Persist

11 05 - 2026
23:37
US Department of the Treasury's logo. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
US Department of the Treasury's logo. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

US Expands ‘Economic Fury’ Campaign with New Sanctions Targeting IRGC Oil Network

22:06
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Warns of Military Response as Middle East Ceasefire Weakens

21:57
USS Alaska, a U.S nuclear ballistic missile submarine. (Photo: Armyrecognition)
USS Alaska, a U.S nuclear ballistic missile submarine. (Photo: Armyrecognition)

US Deploys Nuclear Submarine Near the Mediterranean

21:15
US President Donald Trump (middle), Elon Musk (left) and Tim Cook. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)
US President Donald Trump (middle), Elon Musk (left) and Tim Cook. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

Top US Tech Executives to Join Trump on China Visit as Trade Talks Take Center Stage

19:51
US President Donald Trump speaks during a Maternal Healthcare Event in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 11, 2026. (Photo: AFP)
US President Donald Trump speaks during a Maternal Healthcare Event in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 11, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

Trump Says Iran Ceasefire on ‘Life Support,’ Considers Renewing Hormuz Escorts

18:38
The flag of the Republic of Türkiye, with Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) fighters visible in the background. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
The flag of the Republic of Türkiye, with Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) fighters visible in the background. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Türkiye Drafts New Law to Oversee PKK Disarmament and Reintegration Process

17:50
The flags of the United Kingdom (left) and Iran. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)
The flags of the United Kingdom (left) and Iran. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

Britain Sanctions Iran-Linked Network Over Alleged Hostile Activities

17:28
Atef Najib, cousin of former Syrian President Bashar Assad and one of the regime’s most feared security figures. (AA)
Atef Najib, cousin of former Syrian President Bashar Assad and one of the regime’s most feared security figures. (AA)

Syria Charges Assad’s Cousin with War Crimes In Landmark Trial

16:30
Iraq’s designated prime minister, Ali al-Zaidi. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)
Iraq’s designated prime minister, Ali al-Zaidi. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

Iraq’s Designated PM to Revisit Erbil to Strengthen Erbil-Baghdad Relations

16:22
This handout photo taken on May 7, 2026 and released on May 8 by the Australian Federal Police shows police officers escorting two Australian women after their arrest upon their arrival at Melbourne International Airport. (AFP)
This handout photo taken on May 7, 2026 and released on May 8 by the Australian Federal Police shows police officers escorting two Australian women after their arrest upon their arrival at Melbourne International Airport. (AFP)

Australian Authorities File Crimes Against Humanity Charges in ISIS Case

15:27
Iranian Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei (L), U.S President Donald Trump
Iranian Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei (L), U.S President Donald Trump

Iran’s 10-point message on the Gulf, Strategy or Time-Play?

15:12
Lawyers gathered in front of Palace Justice. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
Lawyers gathered in front of Palace Justice. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdish Lawyers Protest Removal of Kurdish From Hasakah Court Signage

14:23
The photo shows Gemrnay's Consulate General in Erbil. (Photo: Gemrany's Consulate General)
The photo shows Gemrnay's Consulate General in Erbil. (Photo: Gemrany's Consulate General)

German Diplomatic Staff Return to Kurdistan Region and Iraq

13:52
Photo shows truck drivers at a checkpoint in Kirkuk. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
Photo shows truck drivers at a checkpoint in Kirkuk. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Iraqi Authorities Detain Kirkuk Internal Affairs Police Chief on Corruption Charges

13:25
Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan (Photo: AP)
Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan (Photo: AP)

Turkish Foreign Minister to Visit Qatar for Iran War Talks

13:10
Kurdistan's Peshmerga officers. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)
Kurdistan's Peshmerga officers. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan Peshmerga Ministry Publishes Multi-Year Officer Promotion Cycles

12:48
Troops walking through desert (Photo: AP)
Troops walking through desert (Photo: AP)

Reports Claims that U.S. Warned Iraq Away from Desert Area Linked to Alleged Israeli-Iran War Outpost

12:08
Iraq’s Prime Minister-designate Ali Falih al-Zaidi (Photo: AP)
Iraq’s Prime Minister-designate Ali Falih al-Zaidi (Photo: AP)

WSJ: Trump-Backed Iraqi PM Candidate Faces Pressure Over Iran-Linked Militias

12:05
Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (R) receiving the departing South Korean Consul General Seungcheol Lim. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)
Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (R) receiving the departing South Korean Consul General Seungcheol Lim. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani Receives Departing South Korean Consul General

11:38
An oil tanker hoising the federal flag of Iraq. (Photo: Archive)
An oil tanker hoising the federal flag of Iraq. (Photo: Archive)

Iraq Continues Basra Oil Exports via Kurdistan Pipeline as Hormuz Transit Remains Restricted

11:07
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Backs 'Project Freedom Plus'

09:51
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Netanyahu Says Iran War Incomplete Until Nuclear Stockpiles Removed

09:01
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. (AFP)
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. (AFP)

Lebanon Says Israeli Forces Control 68 Villages in South

10 05 - 2026
23:28
US President Donald Trump. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
US President Donald Trump. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Trump Rejects Iranian Proposal for Ending War

23:14
A photo illustration taken in Nicosia on May 4, 2026, shows a person in front of a large screen displaying vessel movements in the Strait of Hormuz on a ship-tracking website. (AFP)
A photo illustration taken in Nicosia on May 4, 2026, shows a person in front of a large screen displaying vessel movements in the Strait of Hormuz on a ship-tracking website. (AFP)

Iraq Says Oil Exports Could Rapidly Return to Pre-War Levels If Hormuz Stabilizes

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