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24 02 - 2026

23:08

Iran’s Consul General in Erbil, Faramarz Assadi, speaking to Kurdistan24, Feb. 24, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Iran’s Consul General in Erbil: Relations with Kurdistan Region Strong Across All Sectors

22:10

Maxim Rubin, Russia’s Consul General in Erbil, speaking with Kurdistan24, Feb. 24, 2026. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

Russian Consul General in Erbil Highlights Strong Ties with Kurdistan Region

21:37

An Iranian flag is carried around the Azadi (Freedom) monument tower in Tehran, Iran. (Photo: MEMO)

Iran Warns War Would Be Uncontrollable ‘Real Gamble,’ Urges US to Prioritize Diplomacy

20:35

Syrian Public Security forces gathered at the entrance to the city of Sweida. (AFP)

US Mediates Negotiations Between Syrian Government and Druze Leadership for Detainee Exchange

20:03

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein (right) shaking hands with Géza Andreas von Geyr, State Secretary of the German Federal Foreign Office, Feb. 24, 2026. (Photo: INA)

Iraqi FM Urges International Coordination on ISIS Detainees During Talks with German State Secretary

20:01

The map of Türkiye, in side it, is the flag of Türkiye. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Turkish Parliament Speaker Calls for Swift and Permanent Resolution to Kurdish Issue

19:25

An archaeological excavation site in Erbil’s Baghluminara neighborhood. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Discovery of 100 Human Skulls, Sassanid-Era Coins Unearthed in Erbil

19:24

Rasoul Sanaei Rad, political deputy at the ideological-political office of the commander-in-chief of Iran’s armed forces. (Photo: MEHR news agency)

Iran Warns Any U.S. Attack Would Trigger Regional War: ‘We Are Not Syria, Libya, or Venezuela’

18:50

This aerial view captures the active construction of the Erbil-Gomaspan highway. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

New Erbil Intersection to Slash Travel Times from Hours to Minutes, Officials Say

17:47

Iranian Revolutionary Guard naval vessels taking part in a military drill near the island of Abu Musa, off the coast of the southern Iranian city of Bandar Lengeh. (AFP)

Iranian Revolutionary Guard Launches Major Military Drills Off Gulf Coast Amid Rising US Tensions

17:44

Agreen Abdullah, Deputy Minister of Construction and Housing in the KRG, speaking to Kurdistan24, Feb. 24, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

KRG Has Completed Nearly $783.7 million in Road Projects Under Ninth Cabinet

16:37

Seyit Aslan, Co-Chair of The Labor Party (EMEP)

‘Neither Kurd Nor Kurdish Issue Mentioned’: Turkish Leftist Leader Rejects Parliamentary Report

16:12

Mazloum Abdi, Commander-in-Chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) .(Photo: PBS News)

SDF Commander: If our Deal with Damascus Collapses, we will Fight Until the End

15:16

Rebar Ahmed, KRG Minister of Interior, R, Brigadier Chra Ahmed Latif, Acting Head of the Internal Security Forces Court/2, Erbil, Feb. 24, 2026. (Photo: KRG)

First Woman Appointed to Lead Internal Security Forces Court in Kurdistan Region

14:33

A U.S. Military Convoy. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

U.S. Military Convoy Crosses Into Zakho as Syria Withdrawal Advances

14:29

The official emblem of Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). (Photo: Kurdistan24)

KDP Branch 15 in Khanaqin Rejects Separation of Qara Tapa and Gulala as Constitutional Violation

14:17

Children and women, relatives of suspected ISIS jihadists, walk inside Al-Hol camp in Hasakeh province on Jan. 21, 2026. (AFP)

Syria's Camp Closures Leave Thousands Stranded: HRW

14:03

US aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford (L) is pictured docked at Souda Bay in the Greek Mediterranean island of Crete, on Feb. 24, 2026. (AFP)

USS Gerald R. Ford Arrives in Crete Amid U.S. Naval Buildup in Middle East

13:42

People stand at a makeshift memorial to fallen soldiers in Independence Square in Kyiv on February 23, 2026. (AFP)

Human Cost of Ukraine War Remains Severe After Four Years of Conflict

13:28

Dana Abdulkarim, KRG Minister of Reconstruction and Housing, speaking to Kurdistan24, Feb. 24, 2026, Erbil. Kurdistan Region. (Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan Region Plans Major Highway Upgrades Across Provinces Over Next Three Years, Minister Says

13:18

A videograb from the video art piece by Shaina Mahmoud Zada. (Photo: Shaina Mahmoud Zada/Facebook)

‘Force of Kezi’: Kurdish Women’s Resilience Captured in New Video Art

12:43

President Masoud Barzani (R) and Tom Barrack (L), the U.S. Presidential Envoy for Syrian Affairs. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Tom Barrack to President Barzani: 'Wonderful Wisdom From a Legendary Leader'

11:54

The new Dutch Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz (L) is pictured at the formal inauguration ceremony.

New Dutch Defense Minister Yeşilgöz Takes Office, Pledges Stronger Armed Forces

11:11

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (C) accompanied by other KRG officials. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Erbil-Gomaspan Highway Inaugurated; PM Barzani Highlights Local Construction Expertise

10:55

A symbolic illumination entitled "Rays of Memory" is projected over the graves of Ukrainian soldiers who died in the war with Russia, on Feb. 23, 2026, ahead of the 4th anniversary of war. (AFP)

Zelensky Says Putin Failed to Achieve War Goals as Ukraine Marks Fourth Anniversary

10:39

The B-21 Raider. (Photo: U.S. Air Force)

U.S. Air Force Expands B-21 Raider Production Capacity Under $4.5 Billion Agreement

10:29

U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at Blue Origin in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Feb. 2, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

U.S. War Secretary Promotes Space Dominance and Industrial Reform in Colorado Speeches

09:43

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. (Photo: KRG)

PM Barzani to Inaugurate Erbil-Gomaspan Highway Completed in Under One Year

09:18

Ukrainian Ambassador to Iraq, Ivan Dovhanych. (Photo: Ukrainian Embassy in Iraq/X)

Ukraine Nears Opening of Consulate in Erbil as Bilateral Ties Strengthen, Ambassador Says

08:55

U.S. President Donald Trump pumps his fist after speaking at an Angel Families remembrance ceremony held in the East Room at the White House, in Washington, DC. Feb. 23, 2026. (AFP)

Trump Denies Reports of Military Dissent Over Iran, Says Decision Rests Solely With Him

23 02 - 2026

23:50

Protesters hold a banner reading "Justice for Quentin" during a march in tribute to far-right activist Quentin Deranque, who died after being attacked, in Lyon, France on Feb. 21, 2026. (AFP)

France Restricts U.S. Envoy’s Access to Government After Missing Summons

23:26

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani (right) during his meeting with Tom Barrack, the United States Ambassador to Türkiye and Special Envoy for Syria, Feb. 23, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan Region Presidency)

Kurdistan Region President, US Envoy Hold Talks on Syria, Iraq Stability

22:17

US President Donald Trump (right) and Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

US Military Chief Warns Trump of Risks in Potential Iran Strike

21:46

President Trump's Special Envoy Tom Barrack, C-L, President Masoud Barzani, C-R, Kurdistan PM Masrour Barzani, R-3rd, Pirmam, Erbil, Feb. 23, 2026. (Kurdistan24)

U.S. Envoy Tom Barrack: 'President Barzani’s Wisdom and Guidance Should Be Leveraged to Address Iraq’s Challenges'

21:29

A general view of a part of the US Embassy compound in Aaoukar, a northern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, June 5, 2024. (AP)

U.S. Orders Non-Emergency Staff to Leave Beirut Embassy Amid Iran Tensions

20:01

A meeting of the Shiite Coordination Framework (SCF). (Photo: SCF's media)

Shiite Coordination Framework Meets Amid Political Deadlock, Maliki Confirms Prime Ministerial Ambitions

19:50

Raqqa city. (Photo: Submitted to Kurdistan24)

ISIS Attack Kills Four Security Personnel in Raqqa, Syrian Authorities Say

19:18

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (right) during his meeting with Qusay Mahbouba, Secretary General of the Iraqi Liberal Amarji Party, Feb. 23, 2026. (Photo: KRG)

PM Barzani Discusses Government Formation with Iraqi Liberal Amarji Party Leader

19:06

Standing individuals from L to R, Trump's special envoy Tom Barrack, Iraq's PM Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani, Iraq's Oil Minister, Hayyan Abdul Ghani. (Kurdistan24))

Iraq Signs Preliminary Energy Agreements with U.S. Firm Chevron Covering Central and Southern Oil Fields

18:11

Rebwar Taha, governor of Kirkuk, speaking at the presser, Feb. 23, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kirkuk Governor Says Administration Will Act Independently to Protect Citizens’ Interests

17:33

Jordan Voices Concern Over Iraq’s Maritime Filing, Reaffirms Support for Kuwait’s Sovereignty

16:57

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein. (Photo: INA)

Iraqi FM Urges Countries to Repatriate Terror Suspects Amid Ongoing Security Efforts

16:02

Kurdistan Region's Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Prime Minister Allocates 5.1 Billion Dinars for Medical Equipment in Duhok Hospitals

15:51

The official emblem of Kurdistan Regional Government. (Photo: KRG)

KRG Media Office Says Article 140 Remains Unimplemented 20 Years After Adoption

15:31

Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. (Photo: AFP)

Maliki Won’t Withdraw PM Bid, Vows Protection of Diplomatic Missions If Elected

15:06

Former Iraqi PM Nouri al-Maliki and leading State of Law candidate for Prime Ministerial position. (Photo: Iraqi Media)

Shiite State of Law Coalition Reaffirms Maliki as Prime Ministerial Nominee

14:38

Iraqi FM Fuad Hussein. (Photo: Archive)

Iraq Says Kuwait Registered Border Maps With UN Without Consulting Baghdad

13:57

Vehicles move along a highway near Tehran's landmark Azadi (Freedom) Tower on Feb. 23, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

Tehran Signals Strong Retaliation if Washington Conducts Military Action

13:30

Iraq’s FM Fuad Hussein (R) and U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack (L). (Photo: Iraqi FM Office)

Iraq’s FM Meets U.S. Special Envoy to Discuss Regional Security and Counter-Terrorism

13:13

38-year-old Rob Jetten taking office as the youngest-ever Prime Minister of the Netherlands. (Photo: AFP)

Netherlands Forms Centrist-Right Coalition Under Rob Jetten Following Snap Election

12:47

The photo shows a meeting of the Shiites Coordination Framework in Baghdad. (Photo: Archive)

Iraq Shiite Bloc Faces Strategic Impasse as Maliki Candidacy Remains Contested

12:22

The photo shows the front page of the New York Times. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Trump Directs Advisers to Explore U.S. Military Options Against Iran Amid Geneva Talks

11:42

EU High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, Feb. 23, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

EU Foreign Policy Chief Warns SDF-Damascus Ceasefire in Syria Remains Fragile

11:28

Nazik Ahmad, a member of the Iraqi Parliament representing Khanaqin, speaking with Kurdistan24. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Article 140 Cited as Kurdish Representatives Oppose Jalawla and Qara Tapa District Status Changes

11:06

The photo shows the second U.S. Convoy leaving the Qasrak Base. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Second U.S. Convoy Begins Withdrawal From Qasrak Base in Northeastern Syria

10:52

Ali Nizar Shatari, Director General of SOMO. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Iraq’s SOMO Denies Receiving U.S. Sanction Warnings

10:24

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (C), elected as the General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, at the 9th Congress in Pyongyang. (AFP)

North Korea Re-elects Kim Jong Un as Party Chief, Highlights Nuclear Advancements at Congress

09:42

Saudi Arabia Backs Kuwait in Dispute Over Maritime Claims Filed by Iraq

09:26

A banner reading "Freedom for all" is displayed in front of El Rodeo I prison in Guatire, Miranda state, Venezuela, on February 20, 2026. (AFP)

Over 200 Political Prisoners in Venezuela Launch Hunger Strike Over Scope of Amnesty Law

09:08

Sheikhmous Ahmed, head of Refugee and Displaced Affairs in Northern and Eastern Syria. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Autonomous Administration Official Warns ISIS Cells Reactivating Across Syria Amid Camp Security Concerns

22 02 - 2026

23:30

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as El Mencho, the leader of the powerful CJNG Cartel (R), Scenes showing the extent of the security breakdown in Mexico (L). (Photo: Social Media)

Mexico Kills Notorious Drug Cartel Leader ‘El Mencho,’ Triggering Wave of Violence Across Multiple States

23:23

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein (right) and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

Iraq, Iran FMs Stress Dialogue as New Round of Nuclear Talks Expected

22:51

Kurdish writer and linguist Faryad Fazil . (Photo: KRG)

KRG Unveils Seven Major Projects to Digitize and Globalize Kurdish Language

22:06

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani (top right) during his meeting with U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack, Feb. 22, 2026. (Photo: INA)

Iraqi PM, U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Stress Dialogue to Resolve Regional Conflicts

21:15

KRG Interior Ministry Reaffirms Kurdistan Region’s Commitment to Regional Stability

20:32

In this March 31, 2019 photo, a woman poses for a portrait at Al-Hol camp. (AP)

Syrian Authorities Close Al-Hol Camp, Emptying Facility That Housed Thousands of ISIS-Linked Families

20:05

Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition. (Photo: Maliki's X)

Former Iraqi PM Affirms Commitment to ‘Solid Partnerships’ with US as Support for His Candidacy Falters

19:50

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (Photo: AFP)

Iran FM Says New Round of U.S. Talks Expected Thursday in Geneva

17:45

A view of the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, on November 8, 2024, seen from across the water in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo: AFP)

Armed Intruder Shot Dead After Breaching Security Perimeter at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Estate

17:05

Map of Syria with Western Kurdistan highlighted in red. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Kurdish-Led Security Unit Arrives in Afrin to Coordinate Safe Return of Displaced People

16:50

Kurdish writer and painter Hama Hashim. (Photo: Submitted to Kurdistan24)

Kurdish Artist Hama Hashim Selected for Global Exhibition in India

16:39

Farhad Shami, spokesperson for the SDF. (Photo: SDF Press)

SDF Denies Reports of Transferring Equipment from Rumeilan Oil Fields to Kurdistan Region

15:58

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. (Photo: AFP)

Erdoğan Says No “Right to Hope” Measure for Abdullah Öcalan

15:51

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Budapest, Hungary, Dec. 21, 2023. (AP)

Hungary Threatens to Block EU’s 20th Sanctions Package Over Ukraine Oil Dispute

15:16

Former Iraqi PM Nouri al-Maliki speaks at his political block campaign rally before the parliamentary elections in Baghdad, Nov. 7, 2025. (AP)

Sudani’s Coalition Says It Is Reconsidering Support for Nouri al-Maliki as Prime Ministerial Candidate

14:00

Kirkuk Governor Rebwar Taha speaking at a press conference, Kirkuk, Feb. 22, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kirkuk Governor Announces Return of Evicted Families After Iraqi Army Withdrawal

13:34

The Nuuk Hospital in Nuuk, Greenland, January 24, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

Denmark Says Greenland Does Not Need U.S. Hospital Ship

13:27

The photo shows imported greengages at a market in Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region, Feb. 22, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Luxury and Gift Demand Drives Record High Costs for Out-of-Season Greengages in Kurdistan

13:01

The photo shows Journalist Ala Mohammad who was found dead in Latakia Province. (Photo: Social Media)

Syrian Journalist Found Dead Hours After Posting Criticism of Government

12:55

Armed ISIS fighters line up in a show of force in Syria. (Photo: group's media)

Islamic State Urges Fighters to Target Syria’s New Government

12:42

Kurdistan Region Interior Minister Reber Ahmed. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

KRG Interior Minister Warns ISIS Remains Significant Threat Across Iraq and Syria

12:26

Members of Human Rights Association (İHD) during a press conference in Istanbul. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdish Language and Identity Left Out of Parliamentary Peace Process Report, Critics Say

12:10

Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler. (AFP)

Türkiye’s Defense Chief Urges PKK Disarmament to Ensure Success of Peace Process

12:06

Khadir Hussein Abdi, Somaliland’s minister of the presidency. (Photo: Somaliland's presidency)

Somaliland Offers U.S. Access to Minerals and Military Bases

11:56

Members of Syria's Druze community (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Syrian Druze Leaders Request Secession From Damascus Government

10:57

U.S. President Donald Trump. (AFP)

U.S. Envoy Says Trump 'Curious' Why Iran Has Not Yielded Under Military Pressure

10:36

Iraqi army forces gather outside a Kurdish home in Kirkuk’s Nowroz neighborhood, Feb. 22, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Iraqi Forces Raid Kurdish Homes in Kirkuk’s Nowruz Neighborhood

09:55

Afghan men search for victims after an overnight Pakistani air strike hit a residential area in the Girdi Kas village of Bihsud district, Nangarhar province on February 22, 2026. (AFP)

Pakistan Launches Airstrikes in Eastern Afghanistan; Kabul Reports Civilian Casualties

09:14

The building of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tehran, Iran. (Photo: Iranian Gov.)

Iran Declares EU Naval and Air Forces ‘Terrorist’ in Retaliation for IRGC Blacklisting

08:57

The US' new ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee (C) signs the guestbook as he visits the Western Wall, accompanied by Western Wall Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovitch (R) in the old city of Jerusalem on April 18, 2025. (AFP)

Arab and Islamic Countries Condemn U.S. Ambassador to Israel Over Remarks on West Bank

08:40

Kuwait Lodges Formal Protest Over Iraq’s Maritime Claims Filed at UN