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19 02 - 2026

10:22

Iranian-made drones are being used by Russia in its conflict with Ukraine, and Kyiv is also using drones in a wide assortment of missions. (AP)

Russia Downs 113 Ukrainian Drones in Massive Overnight Attack

09:21

former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Iraq's Foreign Ministry Reveals US Warning of Sanctions if Nouri al-Maliki Returns as Premier

08:37

The flag of the United States of America (R), and the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran (L). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Trump Meets Top Advisers on Iran as US Officials Warn of Possible Large-Scale Conflict

08:10

Pills of captagon are pictured after their burning to be disposed of upon their discovery at Mazzeh Military Airport in the west of Damascus on Dec. 12, 2024. (AFP)

Iraq and Syria Seize 400,000 Captagon Pills in Joint Anti-Narcotics Operation

18 02 - 2026

23:43

The United States Imposes New Sanctions Against 18 Iranian Officials

23:09

The flag of the United States of America (L), and the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran (R). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

White House Hints at Possible Iran Strike as US Deploys 50+ Fighter Jets to Region

22:35

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. (Photo: SANA)

Ahmed al-Sharaa Issues General Amnesty for Prisoners and Wanted Individuals in Syria

21:39

A photo of the kidnapped family that the kidnappers sent to their families. (Photo: Handed to Kurdistan24)

Kurdish Family from Kobani Kidnapped in Homs, Faces Torture and $35,000 Ransom Demand

21:23

Yezidis preparing a special ceremonial dish for the Eid Khidr Elias. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Yezidis Mark Eid Khidr Elias with Traditional Rituals and Communal Celebrations

20:36

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian at the UN headquarters in New York City on Sep. 24, 2025. (AFP)

Iran's President Acknowledges Daily Crises as Report Says Tehran Prepares for Possible War

20:12

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during his official visit at the National Palace in Addis Ababa on Feb. 17, 2026. (AFP)

Erdogan Says Türkiye Supports SDF Integration into Syrian State, Warns Against Military Strike on Iran

20:09

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (right) during his meeting with Joshua Harris, Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Iraq, Feb. 18, 2026. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

PM Barzani, U.S. Diplomat Discuss Iraq Government Formation and Bilateral Ties

19:34

An official presentation by the governing body of Manassas Park regarding the declaration of March as Kurdish Heritage Month. (Photo: American Kurdish Advocates/ Facebook)

City of Manassas Park Declares March Kurdish Heritage Month, Voices Support for Kurds in Western Kurdistan

17:51

former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki

Six Leaders of Iraq's Main Shiite Bloc Withdraw Support for Nouri al-Maliki as US Pressure Intensifies

17:39

Syrian internal security forces stand guard at the entrance of Al-Hol camp in the desert region of Syria's Hasakeh province on Jan. 21, 2026. (AFP)

Syria Moves to Close Al-Hol Camp Amid Security Concerns and ISIS Escape Fears

16:46

Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus. (Photo: AA)

Turkish Parliament Speaker Presents Landmark Report on PKK Disarmament and New Democratic Roadmap

16:46

A design depicting domestic violence. (Graphic: IOHR)

Domestic Violence in Iraq Surges 150 Percent in One Year, New Report Reveals

16:25

The meeting between Kurdistan Region institutions and US diplomatic and military delegation, on Feb. 18, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan Region Presidency)

Kurdistan Region and US Reaffirm Commitment to Peshmerga Reform and Unification

15:48

Kamal Kerkuki, a member of the KDP Politburo, speaking to Kurdistan24, Feb. 18, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdish Leaders Warn of Rights Threats Amid Baghdad Parliamentary Maneuvers Affecting Representation

14:45

President Masoud Barzani, R, Joshua Harris, Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Iraq, Pirmam, Erbil, Feb. 18, 2026. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

'Stronger Bilateral Ties Depend on Iraq’s Sovereign Decision-Making,' U.S. Diplomat Says

13:24

Masrour Barzani, Deputy President of the KDP, Feb. 18, 2026. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Masrour Barzani Visits Kurdistan Democratic Students and Youth Union School on Anniversary

12:40

Shelly Carlson, Mayor of Moorhead, Minnesota, United States. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Moorhead Mayor Highlights Kurdish Community’s Contributions and Growing Ties with Kurdistan

11:43

The construction site of the strategic and rapid emergency water supply project for Erbil city, Feb. 17, 2926. (Kurdistan24)

Strategic Water Supply Project in Erbil Nears Completion, Promises Long-Term Relief

10:40

President Masoud Barzani. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

President Barzani Congratulates Kurdistan Students and Youth on 73rd Anniversary of Union’s Founding

09:45

Philippine and US troops take part in air assault exercises as part of joint annual military drills, in the Philippines’ Palawan province. (Photo: EPA-EFE)

US Plans to Deploy More Missile Systems in Philippines as Indo-Pacific Security Concerns Grow

08:45

Ukrainian and Russian negotiators convene in Geneva, Switzerland, Feb. 17, 2026. (Photo: Witkoff's X account)

Witkoff: Trump’s Diplomacy Yields ‘Meaningful Progress’ as US Moderates Third Round of Ukraine-Russia Talks in Geneva

17 02 - 2026

23:30

KDP Bloc in Iraq Parliament Rejects Agenda Change, Warns Against Sidelining Political Components

23:15

President Masoud Barzani. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

President Barzani Congratulates Dana Ahmed Majid on Election as Gorran Movement Leader

22:15

Iraqi Parliament Deputy Speaker Farhad Atrushi. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Iraqi Parliament Deputy Speaker Farhad Atrushi Condemns Parliamentary Vote on Army Chief Appointment

22:00

US Consul General in Erbil Extends Ramadan Greetings, Affirms Strong Partnership with Kurdistan Region

21:16

former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. (Photo: Maliki's Media Office(

Shiite Bloc Denies Reports of Nouri al-Maliki's Withdrawal from Premiership Race

20:50

The flags of Iran (right) and US. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

Oman Says US–Iran Geneva Talks Make “Good Progress” Toward Common Goals

20:23

UK Consulate in Erbil Extends Ramadan Greetings as Holy Month Begins in Kurdistan Region

20:00

President Masoud Barzani. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

President Masoud Barzani Congratulates Muslims on Arrival of Ramadan

19:39

Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region. (Photo: Kurdistan Region Presidency)

Kurdistan Region President Extends Ramadan Greetings, Calls for Peace and Harmony

19:01

Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan Region PM Barzani Congratulates Muslims on Start of Ramadan

18:27

Two students participating in the street theater festival, in Pirmam, Erbil, Kurdistan Region. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdish Students Use Street Theater Festival to Perform Plays on History and Rights

18:01

Syrian refugee Ahmed al-Kassem and his family load a truck with their belongings from Türkiye, on the their way back to the family's home in Syria, Dec. 13, 2024. (AP)

Türkiye Says More Than 1.3 Million Syrian Refugees Have Voluntarily Returned Home

17:30

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi delivers a speech during a session of the United Nations Conference on Disarmament, February 17, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

Iran’s FM Says Geneva Talks Agree on “Guiding Principles” for Potential Deal

17:27

Alleged ISIS fighters imprisoned in Rojava's (northeast Syria) Hasaka on Jan. 31, 2026. (AP)

Iraq’s Justice Ministry rejects circulated figures on ISIS detainees

16:39

The flags of Iran (right) and US. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

Iran–U.S. Nuclear Talks Conclude in Geneva Amid Heightened Tensions

16:17

Mazloum Abdi, Commander-in-Chief of the SDF. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

SDF Declares General Amnesty, Says ‘Phase of War Has Ended’ in Western Kurdistan

15:43

Faramarz Asadi, the Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Erbil, Feb. 17, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

'Acceptance of the Right to Enrichment Was Our Condition for Talks with the U.S.,' Iran’s CG in Erbil Says

14:45

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. (Photo: IRNA)

Khamenei Issues Stark Warning to U.S. as Nuclear Talks Resume in Geneva

13:45

Mazhar Mohammed Salih, economic advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister. (Photo: INA)

Iraqi Government Assures Civil Servants of Timely Salaries Amid Broader Fiscal Measures

12:45

Nouri al-Maliki, former Iraqi prime minister and head of the State of Law coalition. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Al-Maliki Sets Condition: Will Step Aside Only if Shiite Bloc Votes No

11:45

Seungcheol Lim, South Korea’s consul general in Erbil, speaking to Kurdistan24, Feb. 17, 2026. (Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan Region Can Become a Regional Hub for Software, Says South Korean Consul

10:45

U.S. President Donald Trump greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at his Mar-a-Lago club on December 28, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida. (AFP)

Trump Pressures Ukraine Ahead of Closed-Door Geneva Talks

09:45

Kurdish, Sunni Arab, and Turkmen farmers gathered outside the Kirkuk silo facility, Feb. 17, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kirkuk Farmers Protest Delayed Wheat Payments, Accuse Baghdad of Discriminatory Policy

08:45

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra, Australia, Aug. 26, 2025. (AP)

Australians Returned to Roj Camp After Failed Damascus Transfer; Albanese Warns of Legal Consequences

16 02 - 2026

22:11

An aerial view of Sinjar. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Yezidi Tribes Warn of Rising Security Concerns in Sinjar, Oppose External Interference

20:31

A police checkpoint at the German-Polish border. (Photo: Paul Glaser / picture alliance)

Germany Extends Border Controls for Six Months, Citing Migration Pressures

19:30

The ceremony of the Kurdistan Tourism Council, Feb. 16, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan Region Launches Tourism Council to Boost Economic Growth and Investment

18:20

An ISIS detainee under investigation. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

Iraq Completes Preliminary Investigations into Over 500 ISIS Detainees

17:09

Dana Ahmad Majid Elected Gorran Movement General Coordinator at Kirkuk Conference

Dana Ahmad Majid Elected Gorran Movement General Coordinator at Kirkuk Conference

16:46

Diyarbakır city. (Photo: IHA News)

Diyarbakır Removed from Global Risk List After Four Decades, Sets Sights on Tourism Surge

14:52

President Masoud Barzani, R, Hungary’s Ambassador to Iraq, Osama Ibrahim Naffa, in Pirmam, Erbil, Feb. 16, 2026. (Kurdistan24)

President Masoud Barzani Receives Hungarian Ambassador, Discusses Bilateral Ties and Regional Security

13:45

German FM Johann Wadephul speaks during MSC, Feb. 14, 2026, Munich, Germany. (AFP)

German Foreign Minister Criticizes France over Defense Spending and European Security Commitments

13:29

Australian women and children at al-Roj camp in northeastern Syria. (Photo: The Australian)

Syrian Kurdish Authorities Release 34 Australians Detained Over Jihadist Links

12:40

Kurdistan Region PM Masrour Barzani, R, Jim Shannon, head of UK’s APPG, Erbil, Feb. 16, 2026. (Photo: KRG)

Kurdistan PM Receives UK Parliamentary Group on Freedom of Religion

11:45

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Iraqi PM Orders Termination of Over 100 Advisory Contracts Amid Cost-Cutting Drive