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30 04 - 2026
15:15
A woman holds up a picture of the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei during a state-organized rally, Tehran, Iran, April 29, 2026. (AP)
A woman holds up a picture of the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei during a state-organized rally, Tehran, Iran, April 29, 2026. (AP)

Iran’s Supreme Leader Declares ‘US Defeat’ as Gulf Tensions Enter New Phase

14:48
The moment when PKK fighters burned their weapons for the sake of the peace process in Türkiye. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
The moment when PKK fighters burned their weapons for the sake of the peace process in Türkiye. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

PKK Commander Warns Peace Process 'Suspended' as Erdogan Insists Process on track

13:41
The Ramstein Air Force Base is a US Air Force (USAF) air base and a NATO installation in the Kaiserslautern district, in Germany. (AP)
The Ramstein Air Force Base is a US Air Force (USAF) air base and a NATO installation in the Kaiserslautern district, in Germany. (AP)

Trump Signals Possible US Troop Reduction in Germany Amid NATO Tensions and Iran War Dispute

11:40
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani, L, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, Abu Dhabi, April 30, 2026. (Kurdistan Presidency)
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani, L, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, Abu Dhabi, April 30, 2026. (Kurdistan Presidency)

Barzani, UAE President Hold Talks in Abu Dhabi Amid Heightened Regional Tensions

11:20
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian at the UN headquarters in New York City on Sep. 24, 2025. (AFP)
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian at the UN headquarters in New York City on Sep. 24, 2025. (AFP)

Iran President Says US Naval Blockade ‘Doomed To Fail’

10:29
Iranians are seen at Suru Beach in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz, April 24, 2026. (ISNA/AFP)
Iranians are seen at Suru Beach in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz, April 24, 2026. (ISNA/AFP)

U.S. Pushes Maritime Coalition to Reopen Hormuz as Iran Talks Stall

09:20
The OPEC pavilion at the United Nations climate summit in Dubai, UAE, Dec. 10, 2023 (AFP)
The OPEC pavilion at the United Nations climate summit in Dubai, UAE, Dec. 10, 2023 (AFP)

After UAE Exit, OPEC Faces Strategic Strain and Uncertain Future

08:11
Multiple Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fast attack craft patrolling the Strait of Hormuz. (Photo: TASNIM)
Multiple Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fast attack craft patrolling the Strait of Hormuz. (Photo: TASNIM)

Iran Announces Closure of Strait of Hormuz from Arabian Sea Side Amid Escalating Tensions

29 04 - 2026
23:33
Liu Jun, the Chinese Consul General in the Kurdistan Region. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
Liu Jun, the Chinese Consul General in the Kurdistan Region. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan Region Kept Out of Conflicts Despite Regional Tensions, Chinese Consul Says.

22:00
In this photo released by the Pakistan Prime Minister Office, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (left) greets Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi before their meeting in Islamabad this weekend. (AP)
In this photo released by the Pakistan Prime Minister Office, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (left) greets Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi before their meeting in Islamabad this weekend. (AP)

Pakistan Awaits Iran Response as US Considers Extending Maritime Pressure

21:30
Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and U.S. President Donald Trump. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)
Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and U.S. President Donald Trump. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

Putin, Trump Hold Lengthy Call on Middle East War and Ukraine Conflict

20:45
The logo U.S. State Department. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)
The logo U.S. State Department. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

U.S. Reaffirms Support for Iraq Amid Escalating Attacks on Diplomatic Sites

20:11
Pentagon building. (Photo: AFP)
Pentagon building. (Photo: AFP)

US War on Iran Costs Near $25 Billion as Debate Over Price Intensifies

19:34
The logo of the United Nations Development Program. (Photo: Digi Path)
The logo of the United Nations Development Program. (Photo: Digi Path)

UN Warns US-Israeli War on Iran Could Push 30 Million into Poverty Amid Global Energy Shock

18:42
Erbil International Airport Entrance. (Photo: Handed to Kurdistan24)
Erbil International Airport Entrance. (Photo: Handed to Kurdistan24)

International Airlines to Resume Flights to Erbil Airport Next Month

18:10
Koma Armanj Afrin, a dance troupe from Western Kurdistan, Afrin city. (Photo: Handed to Kurdistan24)
Koma Armanj Afrin, a dance troupe from Western Kurdistan, Afrin city. (Photo: Handed to Kurdistan24)

Erbil Marks World Dance Day with Three Tableaux Celebrating Kurdish Folk Tradition

17:57
Masrour Barzani (right), Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, during his meeting with Falih Al-Fayyad, chairman of the Popular Mobilization Forces, April 29, 2026. (Photo: KRG)
Masrour Barzani (right), Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, during his meeting with Falih Al-Fayyad, chairman of the Popular Mobilization Forces, April 29, 2026. (Photo: KRG)

PM Barzani, PMF Chairman Discuss Government Formation and Regional Developments

16:50
Iraq's prime minister-designate Ali Al-Zaidi. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
Iraq's prime minister-designate Ali Al-Zaidi. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Iraq’s New Premier Faces a Kurdish Parliament Boycott: What to Know About the Political Atmosphere in Iraq

15:28
Runaki Project's logo(Graphic: Kurdistan24)
Runaki Project's logo(Graphic: Kurdistan24)

KRG Returns IQD3.2 B to Citizens Under Electricity Discount Plan

15:18
China's CG in the Kurdistan Region, Liu Jun, L, visited the headquarters of Kurdistan24, Kurdistan24 Director General, Shaho Taib, April 29, 2026. (Kurdistan24)
China's CG in the Kurdistan Region, Liu Jun, L, visited the headquarters of Kurdistan24, Kurdistan24 Director General, Shaho Taib, April 29, 2026. (Kurdistan24)

Chinese Consul General Visits Kurdistan24 Headquarters in Erbil

14:10
Supporters of the Iran-backed Houthi movement brandish their weapons as they rally in solidarity with Iran and Lebanon in the Yemeni capital Sanaa on April 17, 2026. (AFP)
Supporters of the Iran-backed Houthi movement brandish their weapons as they rally in solidarity with Iran and Lebanon in the Yemeni capital Sanaa on April 17, 2026. (AFP)

Houthi Commander Warns of Broader War, Calls Iran-US Ceasefire ‘Weak’

13:50
AI-generated image of the planned sugar factory in Duhok province, Kurdistan Region, aimed at boosting food production and job creation. (Kurdistan24.)
AI-generated image of the planned sugar factory in Duhok province, Kurdistan Region, aimed at boosting food production and job creation. (Kurdistan24.)

Duhok to Build Major Sugar Factory to Boost Food Security and Create Jobs

12:01
President Masoud Barzani (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
President Masoud Barzani (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

President Barzani Congratulates Al-Taakhi Newspaper on 59th Anniversary

11:35
Labors working on a Project in Kurdistan Region (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
Labors working on a Project in Kurdistan Region (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

KRG Highlights Labor Reforms Under PM Masrour Barzani's Cabinet

10:45
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Bahrain's King Sheikh Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa ahead of GCC summit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, April 28, 2026. (KSA)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Bahrain's King Sheikh Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa ahead of GCC summit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, April 28, 2026. (KSA)

Gulf Leaders Convene in Saudi Arabia for Crisis Talks Amid Ongoing Regional War

09:45
A handout picture received from the US embassy in Iraq on Dec. 31, 2019, shows a US army apache helicopter dropping flares over Baghdad's high-security Green Zone. (AFP)
A handout picture received from the US embassy in Iraq on Dec. 31, 2019, shows a US army apache helicopter dropping flares over Baghdad's high-security Green Zone. (AFP)

Iraqi Air Defenses Engage Drone Over Baghdad’s Green Zone Amid Fragile Ceasefire

08:45
Iraq’s Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi, and US Embassy Baghdad logo. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)
Iraq’s Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi, and US Embassy Baghdad logo. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

US Welcomes Iraq’s Prime Minister-Designate, Signals Support for Government Formation

28 04 - 2026
22:53
The logo of the U.S. Treasury Department. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)
The logo of the U.S. Treasury Department. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

U.S. Treasury Department Sanctions 35 Linked to Iran’s ‘Shadow Banking’ Network

21:58
U.S. president Donald Trump. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
U.S. president Donald Trump. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

'No Wonder Germany Is Doing So Poorly': Trump Lashes Out at Merz Over Iran Nuclear

21:28
A young student in a grey and navy uniform kneels on the ground to plant a small green shrub in a garden area. (Photo: Handed to Kurdistan24)
A young student in a grey and navy uniform kneels on the ground to plant a small green shrub in a garden area. (Photo: Handed to Kurdistan24)

New Environmental Education Initiative Set to Be Integrated into Kurdistan Curriculum

21:20
The destruction of Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon, April 27, 2026. (Photo: AFP)
The destruction of Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon, April 27, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

Israeli Military Says It Destroyed Large Hezbollah Tunnel Network in South Lebanon

20:00
The meeting of the Iraqi Council of Ministers, April 28, 2026. (Photo: INA)
The meeting of the Iraqi Council of Ministers, April 28, 2026. (Photo: INA)

Iraq Cabinet Approves Compensation for Victims of Drone Attacks in Kurdistan Region

19:33
KRG spokesperson Peshawa Hawramani. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
KRG spokesperson Peshawa Hawramani. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

KRG Spokesperson: Kurdistan Government Committed to Facilitating Investor Activities

18:55
President Masoud Barzani (R), and Ali al-Zaidi, Iraq's prime minister-designate (L). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
President Masoud Barzani (R), and Ali al-Zaidi, Iraq's prime minister-designate (L). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

President Barzani Calls Iraq’s New Premier, Calling Appointment a Chance to Fix Political Process

18:10
Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. (Photo: KRG)
Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. (Photo: KRG)

PM Barzani Offers Condolences Over Death of Kurdish Intellectual Faruq Rafiq

17:43
The meeting of Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani with a group of investors, April. 28, 2026. (Photo: KRG)
The meeting of Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani with a group of investors, April. 28, 2026. (Photo: KRG)

PM Barzani Meets Investors, Voices Optimism on New Government Formation and Economic Growth

17:32
U.S. president Donald Trump. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
U.S. president Donald Trump. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Trump Says Iran has Privately Admitted 'State of Collapse' and is Pleading for Hormuz to Reopen

17:01
Kurdish writer and intellectual Faruq Rafiq. (Photo: Submitted to Kurdistan24)
Kurdish writer and intellectual Faruq Rafiq. (Photo: Submitted to Kurdistan24)

Renowned Kurdish Writer Faruq Rafiq Passed Away in Erbil

16:46
The moment the tragic incident occurred in Kirkuk. (Photo: handed to Kurdistan24)
The moment the tragic incident occurred in Kirkuk. (Photo: handed to Kurdistan24)

Kurdish Theater Troupe Dedicates New Play to Kirkuk Tragedy Victims

15:53
US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio (Photo: AP)
US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio (Photo: AP)

Rubio Highlights Iran’s Regional Network & Nuclear Ambitions as key Issues

15:40
Iranian Ministry of Defense spokesperson Reza Talaei-Nik. (IRNA)
Iranian Ministry of Defense spokesperson Reza Talaei-Nik. (IRNA)

Iran Says U.S. Can No Longer “Dictate” as Hormuz Talks Stall

15:20
Russia's S-400 air defense system. (AP/SPUTNIK)
Russia's S-400 air defense system. (AP/SPUTNIK)

Iran Requests 'S-400' System From Russia as Defense Talks Intensify

14:01
Former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton.
Former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton.

The ‘Bolton Doctrine’ for Iran: No Deal, No Trust—Only ‘Regime Change’

12:30
Australian women and children at al-Roj camp in northeastern Syria. (Photo: The Australian)
Australian women and children at al-Roj camp in northeastern Syria. (Photo: The Australian)

Australian ISIS-Affiliated Families Face Uncertain Deportation from Syria

12:23
Photo shows first recorded sighting of the Shikra bird in Kurdistan Region's Barzan area by Wildlife Photographer Sabr Dri. (Photo: Sabr Dri/Instagram)
Photo shows first recorded sighting of the Shikra bird in Kurdistan Region's Barzan area by Wildlife Photographer Sabr Dri. (Photo: Sabr Dri/Instagram)

Rare Bird Species Spotted in Kurdistan for the First Time

11:14
Anwar Gargash, a diplomatic adviser to the UAE president. (UAE Gov.)
Anwar Gargash, a diplomatic adviser to the UAE president. (UAE Gov.)

UAE Official Slams Gulf Response to Iran Attacks as “Historically Weak”

11:02
An aerial view of Erbil, capital of Kurdistan Region. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
An aerial view of Erbil, capital of Kurdistan Region. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Erbil Launches Scientific Data Center for Resource Management

08:58
U.S. President Donald Trump. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)
U.S. President Donald Trump. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Trump Rejects Iran Proposal to End War, Citing Nuclear Omission

08:28
Kurdistan Region PM Masrour Barzani, R, Ali al-Zaidi, Iraq's PM-Designate. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)
Kurdistan Region PM Masrour Barzani, R, Ali al-Zaidi, Iraq's PM-Designate. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Barzani Congratulates Iraq’s Prime Minister-Designate, Backs Constitutional Path to Resolve Disputes

27 04 - 2026
22:45
Iraq’s newly elected president, Nizar Amedi, nominating Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister-designate, April 27, 2026. (Photo: INA)
Iraq’s newly elected president, Nizar Amedi, nominating Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister-designate, April 27, 2026. (Photo: INA)

Iraq’s President Nominates Ali al-Zaidi as PM-Designate Following Political Shift

22:07
The meeting of the Coordination Framework, April 27, 2026. (Photo: INA)
The meeting of the Coordination Framework, April 27, 2026. (Photo: INA)

Al-Sudani, Al-Maliki Agree on Ali al-Zaidi as Iraq’s New PM Candidate

21:10
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Photo: AFP)
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Photo: AFP)

Benjamin Netanyahu Warns of Hezbollah Threat as Israel Expands Strikes in Lebanon

20:05
Haydar Muzhir Ma’lak al-Sa’idi. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)
Haydar Muzhir Ma’lak al-Sa’idi. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

U.S. Offers $10 Million Reward for Information on Iraqi Militant Leader Haydar al-Sa’idi

19:41
Ali Al-Zaidi. (Photo: INA)
Ali Al-Zaidi. (Photo: INA)

Ali Al-Zaidi Emerges as Coordination Framework’s Pick for Prime Minister

18:11
This photograph shows a view of a board with fuel prices as a gas station in Saint-Mande, east of Paris on April 24, 2026. (Photo: AFP)
This photograph shows a view of a board with fuel prices as a gas station in Saint-Mande, east of Paris on April 24, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

Oil Prices Climb as US-Iran Talks Stall, Markets Turn Cautious Ahead of Key Economic Week

17:30
Russian President Vladimir Putin (right) shakes hands with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during their meeting in Saint Petersburg on April 27, 2026. (Photo: AFP)
Russian President Vladimir Putin (right) shakes hands with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during their meeting in Saint Petersburg on April 27, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

Putin Pledges Support for Middle East Peace in Talks with Iran’s Top Diplomat

16:42
The collapsed building in Kirkuk. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
The collapsed building in Kirkuk. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Building Collapse in Kirkuk Leaves One Dead, Ten Injured

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