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23 01 - 2026

22:28

The gate of Imrali prison. (Photo: Turkish Media)

Öcalan Warns of Coup Risk if Peace Process Fails, Parliamentary Minutes Show

22:11

An aid collection site in Erbil. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Erbil Aid Campaign for Rojava Gains Momentum Amid Siege

22:02

Iraqi PM's meeting with Admiral Brad Cooper (L), the Commander of the U.S. Central Command. (Photo: INA)

Iraqi Premier Cites Strategic Foresight in Managing Syria Security Crisis and ISIS Detainee Transfers

20:58

The organizers of the joint art exhibition in Sulaimani. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Art and Aid Converge as Kurdish Institutions Mobilize Support for Rojava

20:01

A woman’s braided hair adorned with a Kurdistan flag. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdish Women Launch Hair-Braiding Campaign to Protest Mutilation by SAA Soldier

19:28

Six Kurds Wounded in Knife Attack in Belgium Amid Protests Over Syria Crisis; KDC Urges Calm

19:09

Women protest in Qamishli over video showing abuse of a slain Kurdish female fighter, Jan. 22, 2026. (AP)

SDF Releases Graphic Evidence Alleging Body Burning, Torture by SAA Amid War Crimes Dossier

18:46

Kurdish civilians gather with their weapons in the city of Qamishlo on Jan. 20, 2026. (AFP)

Research Institute Warns of Efforts to Cut Off Rojava’s Escape Routes to Kurdistan Region Amid Deepening Crisis

18:18

Elham Ahmad, the Head of Foreign Relations for the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (DAANES). (Photo: Kurdistan24)

DAANES Official Credits Global Kurdish Support as ‘True Line of Defense’ Amid Deepening Siege of Kobani

17:41

Iraqi PM Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. (Photo: Archive)

Iraqi PM Urges European Repatriation of ISIS Detainees Following Transfer Operation from Syria

16:58

Ayşegül Doğan, the Spokesperson for the Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party). (Photo: Kurdistan24)

DEM Spokesperson Urges Acceptance of Kurdish Achievements as Regional Reality

16:28

The "Free Woman" statue in the square of the same name in the Kurdish city of Kobani, on Nov. 25, 2022. (AFP)

SAA Forces Besiege Kobani as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens Amid Winter Conditions

15:26

The sculpture that was carved by the Kurdish sculptor Saman Hidayat. (Photo: Submitted to Kurdistan24)

Kurdish Sculptor Saman Hidayat Unveils Braid Sculpture Honoring Women’s Resistance

14:55

President Masoud Barzani (R), and SDF Commander, Mazloum Abdi (L). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

SDF Commander: The Position of the Kurdistan Region is Held in Great Appreciation and Respect by our People

14:06

President Masoud Barzani. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

President Barzani Urges International Support for Kurdish Rights in Syria, Welcomes Ceasefire Efforts

13:42

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)

Volatile Security Blocks UN Access to Al-Hol Camp as Control Shifts in Syria

12:45

Aqrah District. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Authorities Issue Safety Guidelines and Clear Roads Following Significant Snowfall

12:02

Democratic Regions Party (DBP) co-chairman Keskin Bayindir. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

DBP Co-Chair Says Peace in Turkey Impossible While Western Kurdistan Faces Shelling

11:38

Photos from Prime Minister Masrour Barzani's meetings with officials and heads of state at the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Summit of Diplomacy: A Complete Summary of PM Barzani's Meetings at Davos 2026

10:50

SDF forces withdraw from Aqtan prison on the outskirts of the northeastern city of Raqa, bound for Kobani, on January 23, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

Syria Begins Transfer of Kurdish Fighters from Aqtan Prison Under De-escalation Deal

10:07

U.S. Welcomes Iraq’s Initiative to Detain ISIS Prisoners Amid Regional Security Efforts

08:47

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

PM Masrour Barzani Concludes Davos Visit with Focus on Dialogue, Rights, and Investment

08:23

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Sudani (right) during his meeting with U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack, Jan. 23, 2026. (Photo: Iraqi FM's press office)

Iraqi PM, U.S. Envoy Barrack Discuss Syria Stability, Counterterrorism Cooperation

08:15

Mazloum Abdi, the commander of the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces. (Photo: AP)

SDF Commander Receives Phone Call From French President Macron on Ceasefire Efforts in Syria

22 01 - 2026

23:24

Mazloum Abdi, the Commander-in-Chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

Mazloum Abdi Welcomes US Support for Ceasefire, Integration Talks

22:15

Kobani city. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Ceasefire Violations Hit Kobani as SDF Reports Continued Attacks

19:47

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (right) during his meeting with Kuwait’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Khalifa Al Ajeel, Jan. 22, 2026. (Photo: KRG)

PM Barzani, Kuwaiti Commerce Minister Discuss Expanding Investment and Trade Ties in Davos

19:06

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (left) during his meeting with Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah al-Hashimi, Jan. 22, 2026. (Photo: KRG)

PM Barzani, Jordanian Crown Prince Discuss Ties, Regional Stability in Davos

18:40

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani speaking at the press conference, Jan. 22, 2026. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

PM Barzani: ‘Serious Efforts Made in Davos to Establish Peace in Western Kurdistan’

17:17

Iraqi Interior Ministry spokesperson Miqdad Miri speaking to Kurdistan24, Jan. 22, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Iraq Confirms Secure Plan to Transfer ISIS Prisoners from Syria

15:54

U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

US Envoy Tom Barrack Says Washington Reaffirms Support for SDF–Damascus Integration, Stresses Ceasefire as First Step

15:40

President Masoud Barzani (L), and Italy’s Defense Minister Guido Crosetto (R). (Photo: Barzani HQ)

Italian Defense Minister: President Barzani Plays a Major Leadership Role in Advancing Peace

15:36

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani, R, SDF General Commander Mazloum Abdi, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Jan. 22, 2026. (Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan President Barzani Meets SDF Commander Abdi Amid Escalating Tensions in Western Kurdistan

15:19

President Masoud Barzani during his visit to the Iraqi Embassy in Rome. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

President Masoud Barzani Visits Iraqi Embassy in Rome

14:56

Kurdistan Region PM Masrour Barzani, R, French FM Jean-Noël Barrot, Davos, Switzerland, Jan 22, 2026. (Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan PM Barzani, French Foreign Minister Discuss Syria, Regional Stability at Davos

14:26

Kurdish children and their families fleeing a government advance through Kurdish-controlled areas arrive in the Kurdish Syrian city of Qamishli on January 19, 2026. (AFP)

KRG Sends Fuel Supplies to Western Kurdistan as Winter Assistance Continues

13:34

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan PM Barzani Presses for International Support for Syrian Kurds at Davos

13:10

President Barzani at a press conference in Italy, Rome. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

President Barzani: We Will Do Whatever is Necessary to Protect Kurdistan People's Dignity

12:26

Damascus-affiliated militant displaying the cut braid of a Kurdish female fighter after her death. (Photo: Social Media)

Kurdish women braid hair in global protest over abuse of female Kurdish fighter in Syria

12:26

Kurds fleeing a government advance through Kurdish-controlled areas arrive in the Kurdish Syrian city of Qamishli, Jan. 19, 2026.

Kurdistan Region Turkmen Parties Voice Concern Over Syria Developments

12:09

Residents of Qamishlo city as they welcome Barzani Charity Organization's trucks. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Qamishlo Residents Welcome Major Barzani Charity Foundation Aid Convoy

11:03

Rifaat al-Assad, the uncle of deposed Syrian president Bashar al-Assad. (Photo: AFP)

Rifaat al-Assad, Former Syrian Vice President, Dies at 88

10:27

People gathered in Charchra Square in the city of Mahabad to celebrate the declaration of the Kurdish republic. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

The Unfinished Dream: Remembering The Republic of Kurdistan in Mahabad, 80 Years On

10:12

Rescue workers search amid the debris using excavators after a massive fire at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, Jan. 19, 2026.

Death Toll from Karachi Mall Fire Rises to at Least 55

08:59

US President Donald Trump speaks during a reception with business leaders on the sidelines of the WEF annual meeting in Davos, Jan. 21, 2026. (AFP)

Trump Unveils ‘Board of Peace’ at Davos as Ukraine Talks and Global Skepticism Persist

08:52

Smoke and sparks ascend from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted a building in the southern Lebanese village of Al-Kfour on Jan. 21, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Israel Strikes Four Border Crossings Between Syria and Lebanon

08:12

Baba Sheikh, Sheikh Ali Sheikh Elyas. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Yazidi Religious Authority Raises Alarm Over Humanitarian Deterioration in Western Kurdistan

21 01 - 2026

23:17

President Masoud Barzani (right) walking along with Antonio Tajani, Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

Italian FM Praises President Barzani’s Efforts to Protect Kurdish People Amid Regional Turmoil

23:12

US Urges Syrian Government to Uphold Ceasefire With SDF

21:06

President Masoud Barzani (right) and Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. (Photo: Barzani Headquarters)

President Barzani, Qatari Emir Discuss Regional Developments, Stress Dialogue to Prevent Escalation

20:54

Kurdish Autonomous Administration to Kurdistan24: SDF Will Administer Kurdish Areas

20:32

Aerial view of the ancient Erbil Citadel. (Photo: KRG)

Syria Decides to Reopen its Consulate General in Erbil

19:41

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani speaking at the dinner, Jan. 21, 2026. (Photo: KRG)

PM Barzani Highlights Kurdistan Region’s Investment Potential in Davos

19:28

Graphic: Kurdistan24

Besieged Kobani Faces Critical Shortages of Water, Power, and Medicine, Local Official Warns

19:24

CENTCOM Begins Transfer of ISIS Detainees from Syria to Iraq

18:40

PM Masrour Barzani (R), Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Austria, Christian Stocker (L). (Photo: Stocker's X)

Austria: Coordination with Kurdistan Region a Living Model of Success in Migration Management

17:55

The meeting of President Masoud Barzani (right) and Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako, Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church in Iraq and worldwide. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

Cardinal Sako Hails President Barzani’s Vatican Visit as Significant for Peace and Human Dignity

17:38

Qutaiba Idlibi, the official responsible for the United States file at Syria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Syrian Government Thanks President Barzani for Peace Efforts and Ceasefire Implementation

17:31

Syrian government forces make their way to the city of Hasakeh in northeastern Syria on Jan. 20, 2026. (AFP)

SDF Says Damascus-Linked Factions Violate Ceasefire

16:59

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (top right) during his meeting with UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Jan. 21, 2026. (Photo: KRG)

PM Barzani, UAE Minister Hold Talks on Strengthening Bilateral Ties

16:29

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (left) during his meeting with a senior delegation from the Kingdom of Bahrain, Jan. 21, 2026. (Photo: KRG)

PM Barzani, top Bahrain Delegation Discuss Expanding Ties and Regional Stability at Davos

16:13

PM Masrour Barzani (L), and Jonathan Powell, the UK National Security Adviser (R). (Photo: KRG)

KRG’s PM Masrour Barzani, UK Security Adviser Discuss ISIS Threats, Call for Syria Ceasefire in Davos

14:50

President Masoud Barzani, L, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s Secretary of State, Vatican, Rome, Italy, Jan. 21, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

President Barzani Meets Vatican Secretary of State During Official Visit

14:29

KRG Prime Minister Meets Lebanese Prime Minister in Davos to Discuss Regional Developments

KRG Prime Minister Meets Lebanese Prime Minister in Davos to Discuss Regional Developments

14:09

President Masoud Barzani, R, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, Vatican, Rome, Italy, Jan. 21, 2026. (Photo: Kuristan24)

President Masoud Barzani Meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican

13:52

Kurdistan Region PM Masrour Barzani, R, Dutch PM Dick Schoof, Davos, Switzerland, Jan21. 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

KRG Prime Minister Meets Dutch Prime Minister in Davos to Boost Bilateral Ties and Discuss Regional Stability

12:57

Khalid Albert, DG of Christian Affairs at the KRG's Ministry of Endowments, Jan. 21, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Barzani's Vatican Visit Strengthens Kurdistan’s Profile and Commitment to Coexistence, Says Khalid Albert

12:27

Musa Ahmed, head of the Barzani Charity Foundation (BCF), speaking to a press conference, Jan. 21, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Barzani Charity Launches Largest Aid Convoy to West Kurdistan, Assuring Continued Support

11:37

Mala Bakhtiar, speaking to Kurdistan24. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Supreme Court Disqualifies Mala Bakhtiar from Iraq Presidential Race

11:05

Iraq’s FM, Fuad Hussein, received the US Chargé d’Affaires to Iraq, Joshua Harris, in Baghdad, Jan. 20, 2026. (Photo: Iraqi FM)

Iraq’s Foreign Minister Meets US Chargé d’Affaires to Discuss Bilateral Relations and Regional Stability

10:21

President Masoud Barzani, L, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. (Graphcis: Kurdistan24)

President Barzani Urges Protection of Kurdish Rights in Call With Syrian President

09:46

Mark Savaya, the United States president’s special envoy to Iraq, Jan. 19, 2026. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

US Envoy to Iraq Calls Corruption the “Disease” Undermining Stability

08:54

President Masoud Barzani, F, Pope of Vatican Leo XIV. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

President Barzani to Meet Pope Leo XIV During Official Visit to Italy

04:45

French President Emmanuel Macron. (Photo: WEF2026)

French President Outlines Strategy for European Autonomy, Multilateralism at Davos

04:05

Senator Chris Van Hollen. (AFP)

Senator Van Hollen Calls for U.S. Enforcement of Syrian Ceasefire, Safeguarding Kurds

03:17

Young Kurdish girls hold the Kurdistan flag and chant during a rally in Erbil, Jan. 20, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdish Diaspora Rallies in Calgary, Urging Action to Protect Civilians in Western Kurdistan

02:36

Mohammed Shukri, the Chairman of the Kurdistan Board of Investment. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan PM Prioritizes Security of Western Kurdistan in Talks With Global Leaders at Davos

01:57

U.S. President Donald Trump. (AFP)

Trump Backs Syria’s President as U.S. Signals End of Partnership With SDF

00:13

President Masoud Barzani (right) and Syrian President Ahmed Sharaa. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

President Barzani, Syrian President Discuss Regional Developments and Kurdish Rights

20 01 - 2026

23:53

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Sudani (right) and Mazloum Abdi, commander-in-chief of the SDF. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

Iraqi PM, Mazloum Abdi Discuss Syria Security Developments and Regional Stability

23:11

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Sudani (right) Syrian President Ahmed Sharaa. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

Iraqi PM, Syrian President Discuss Security, Border Cooperation in Phone Call