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13 12 - 2025

14:50

The photo shows KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistani Diaspora Group Expands Efforts to Build Unified National Lobby Abroad

14:31

The Iraqi flag. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Eco Iraq Data Reveals Deep Structural Flaws in National Grid, 22,000 MW Deficit Persists

13:52

Ibrahim Awla explaining the work needed in crafting a traditional saddle. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

The Last Saddle Maker: A Heritage Craft Confronts Extinction in Hajiawa

13:10

Iraqi FM Fuad Hussein (R), UN Secretary-General António Guterres (L). (Photo: Kurdistan24)

UN Secretary-General Arrives in Baghdad to Mark End of UNAMI Mission

13:06

The photo shows the entrance to Duhok's Duhok's New Year Night Market. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Under Wintry Skies, Duhok's Night Market Draws Crowds with Local Goods and Holiday Spirit

13:00

UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Iraq, Mohamed Al-Hassan. (AFP)

UNAMI Mission to Conclude Operations in Iraq by December 31, Says UN Envoy

12:49

The world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford steams alongside USNS Laramie (T-AO-203) in the eastern Mediterranean Sea (photo: US Naval Forces Central Command/US 6th Fleet)

U.S. Forces Board Vessel in Indian Ocean, Seize Cargo Bound for Iran

12:05

The photo shows residents of Kurdistan Region taking part in the widespread donation campaign. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Amid Torrential Rains, Kurdistan Communities Rally to Support Chamchamal Flood Victims

11:37

Stalled March 10 Agreement Tests Syria’s Fragile Transition as Kurds Press for Inclusion and Decentralization

11:21

KCNA image shows Kim Jong Un welcoming troops back from Russia’s Kursk region in Pyongyang. (AFP)

Kim Jong-un Embraces Returning Troops as North Korea Publicly Acknowledges Role in Russia’s War

10:42

An unfinished building in a Baghdad neighborhood is pictured in this photo. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Baghdad Infrastructure Grinds to a Halt as Fiscal Paralysis Deepens

10:17

'Fighting the Invisible Enemy': Kurdistan Clears 576 Square Kilometers of Mines Amid Baghdad’s Delays

'Fighting the Invisible Enemy': Kurdistan Clears 576 Square Kilometers of Mines Amid Baghdad’s Delays

09:54

20-year-old Ukrainian recruit Tetiana completes basic training in Zaporizhzhia amid war.

U.S. Envoy Heads to Berlin for High-Stakes Peace Talks with Zelensky and European Leaders

09:38

A Palestinian Hamas militant looks on as Egyptian Worker, in Jabalia refugee camp, in the northern of Gaza Strip on Dec. 1, 2025.

U.S. Pushes for International Stabilization Force in Gaza Early Next Year

08:52

An oil tanker called the Skipper in the southern Caribbean Sea. It was seized by the United States. (AP)

Seized Tanker Exposes Cuba’s Secret Financial Lifeline in Shadowy Venezuelan Oil Trade

08:46

Turkey's Defence Minister Yasar Guler. (AFP)

Turkish Daily Reveals AK Party Conditions for Advancing Disarmament Law

08:15

Iranian seamen piloting a speedboat near a Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy PLAN in the Gulf of Oman. (AFP)

Iran Seizes Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman, Iranian Media Report

12 12 - 2025

23:09

Influential Shiite cleric and leader of the National Shiite Movement, Muqtada al-Sadr. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Sadr Warns Against Normalization with Israel, Says ‘Abrahamic Religion’ Would Spread in Iraq

22:13

A group of Kurdistan Foundation volunteers clean up the aftermath of the floods. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan Foundation Assesses 500 Chamchamal Families, Begins Rebuilding Flood-Damaged Schools

21:43

President Donald Trump displays his signed AI initiative in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. (AP)

Trump Signs Executive Order to Override State AI Laws, Citing Threat to U.S. Dominance

21:09

Former U.S. Congressman Trent Franks. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Former U.S. Congressman: Kurds Are America’s Most Important Ally in the Middle East

19:31

Barzani Charity Foundation Heeds President Barzani's Call for Swift Aid in Chamchamal

18:08

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R), Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (L). at the Peace and Trust: A Path to Sustainable Future forum in Turkmenistan’s capital. (Photo: Tasnim)

Beyond Energy: Russia and Iran Commit to Full Implementation of 20-Year Strategic Pact

16:45

The Turkish flag (R), SDF's flag (L). (Graphic: Designed by Kurdistan24)

Türkiye’s Defense Ministry: SDF Must Join Syrian Army "Individually, Not as a Unit"

16:00

Midiya, accompanied by her mother, donating a bag full of her favorite toys. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Children’s Acts of Giving Illuminate Chamchamal’s Flood Relief Effort

15:10

A woman cycles past the Russian embassy in Berlin, on December 4, 2019. Germany said on Dec. 12, 2025. (AFP)

Germany Accuses Russia of Cyberattacks on Aviation and Elections

14:35

This is an illustration of a patient receiving medical care. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

First Group of Thalassemia Patients Returns to Kurdistan After Successful Surgeries Abroad

13:18

A BCF aid package delivered to the residents in Chamchamal. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

BCF Moves Quickly to Restore Homes and Comfort After Chamchamal Floods

12:40

Dem Party Delegation Intensifies Diplomatic Push for New Peace Roadmap

12:22

An aerial view of Hassan Beg mountain in Soran Independent Administration. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan Region Braces for First Heavy Snows and Widespread Rainfall as Winter Descends

12:13

Syrians walk through the infamous Saydnaya military prison in the outskirts of Damascus, Syria, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. (AP)

After Assad’s Collapse, Survivors Press the Manhunt for Jamil Hassan

11:47

A front cover of Times Magazine's Person of the Year. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

TIME’s 2025 Person of the Year: The Visionaries Behind Artificial Intelligence

11:12

Valmara 69 mine in one of the mine lands of the Kurdistan Region. (Photo: Designed b yKurdistan24)

Mine Clearance Progress Advances in Kurdistan Region’s Duhok Province

10:37

The photo shows a squirrel. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

In the Mountains of Kurdistan, Squirrels Emerge as Accidental Foresters

10:12

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro gives a press conference in Caracas, Venezuela, Monday, Sept. 1, 2025. (AP)

U.S. Treasury Reimposes Sanctions on Maduro’s Inner Circle Over Smuggling Network

10:05

Released Syrian detainees prepare to leave the Kurdish-run al-Hol camp, which holds relatives of suspected ISIS fighters in Syria's northeastern Hasakah governorate on Sept. 3, 2023 (Photo: AFP)

Women, Children Stopped in Escape Attempt from Al-Hol Camp: Officials Say Bad Weather Facilitated Bid

00:51

This is a screenshot of Zara Pashaevna Mgoyan's latest Kurdish song. (Photo: Zara's Official YouTube Channel)

Zara Mgoyan Extends Her Kurdish Musical Journey with New Release “Heval”

00:15

United States Special Envoy to Iraq, Mark Savaya. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

U.S. Envoy Warns Baghdad: Rein In Militias or Face ‘Fragmentation and Decline’

11 12 - 2025

22:55

Flash floods hit Erbil’s Taqtaq sub-district. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Flash Floods Inflict Severe Agricultural Damage in Erbil’s Taqtaq District, over 800,000 Fish Lost

20:07

The flags of Kurdistan (right) and the United Kingdom. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

KRG Interior Minister, UK Minister Discuss Cabinet Formation, Security Cooperation in Phone Call

19:30

Dukan dam in the Kurdistan Region. (Photo: KRG)

Heavy Rains Boost Water Storage Across Kurdistan Region and Iraq

17:45

The supervisor of the Garmiyan Independent Administration, Jalal Sheikh Nuri, speaking to Kurdistan24, Dec. 11, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Around 150 Houses Damaged in Garmiyan After Heavy Rains, Says Garmiyan Supervisor

16:10

Cars drive across Al-Jumhuriya Bridge over the Tigris River in central Baghdad as a thick fog blankets the capital on December 11, 2025. (Photo: AFP)

Baghdad Airport Reopens After Weather Shutdown as Heavy Rains Sweep Across Iraq

15:25

A map of Iraq surrounded by symbols representing drugs. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Iraq Sees Sharp Surge in Youth Suicides Amid Spread of Narcotics

14:44

KRG Coordinator for International Advocacy Dr. Dindar Zebari (CL), European Parliament Member Özlem Demirel (CR). (Photo: Kurdistan24)

KRG and EU Parliament Discuss Reforms, Regional Threats, and Path to Stability

13:30

Norway’s DNO to Drill Eight New Wells at Kurdistan Region’s Tawke Oil Field

13:04

Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

PM Barzani Orders Rapid Reconstruction of Damaged Chamchamal Schools

12:40

Colonel Stephanie Bagley (L), Lt. Gen. Sihad Barzani, Commander of the Peshmerga 1st Support Forces Command (R). (Photo: U.S. Consulate General Erbil's X)

U.S. Defense Official Meets Lt. Gen. Sihad Barzani, Warns of Threats to Kurdistan Region’s Critical Infrastructure

12:27

The meeting of the Shiite Coordination Framework (SCF). (Photo: INA)

Nine Shiite Candidates Compete for Iraq’s Next Premiership as Negotiations Intensify

11:51

President Masoud Barzani (R), Abdullah Ajil, Head of the Nineveh for its People Party (L), in Pirmam, Kurdistan Region. (Photo: Barzani HQ)

President Barzani Receives the Head of the "Ninawa li-Ahliha" Party

11:12

Sea of hope's poster. (Photo: jubrail Abubakr social media)

Kurdish Short Film 'Sea of Hope' Wins Best Film at New Cinema Amsterdam Festival

10:22

Masrour Barzani, Deputy President of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). (Photo: Masrour Barzani's Office)

Masrour Barzani: The Kurdistan Women's Union Has Played a Crucial Role in the History of Struggle and Sacrifice

10:14

President Masoud Barzani. (Photo: Barzani HQ)

President Barzani: The Women's Union is a Vital Achievement of the National Struggle

10:03

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Nechirvan Barzani: We Are Working to Strengthen Women’s Position in Decision-Making Centers

09:44

Smoke rising from a cargo ship on fire in the Black Sea off the Turkish coast, on Nov. 29, 2025. (AFP)

Ukraine Hits Another Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker in Black Sea

09:20

A U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighter stands next an armored vehicle, in the eastern countryside of Deir el-Zour, Syria, Sep. 4, 2023. (AP)

SDF Spokesman Denies Turkish Military Buildup Along Frontlines

08:51

Flag of the United State (L), Flag of the European Union (R). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Europe Starts Planning for Its Own Defense Amid Trump’s New Strategy

08:19

US Congress members on the floor of the House of Representatives at the US Capitol in Washington. (Graphic: Kurdistan24))

U.S. House Votes to Repeal Caesar Sanctions, Paving Way for Major Syria Policy Shift

10 12 - 2025

21:49

Flash flood in the Chamchamal district. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

KRG Issues Situation Report as Floods Kill Several, Disrupt Key Infrastructure in the Region

21:40

Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani speaking at a presser, Dec. 10, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

KRG Deputy PM Highlights Record Dam and Pond Construction Amid Financial Crisis

20:31

The meeting of the Coordination Framework. (Photo: INA)

Iraqi Coordination Framework Narrows PM Candidates as Government Formation Talks Advance

19:00

The headquarters of the Salahaddin University. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Salahaddin University Donates Over 500 Books to Support Flood-Damaged Chamchamal Library

18:46

Joshua Harris, the chargé d’affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad (L), Nouri al-Maliki, leader of the State of Law Coalition (R). (Photo: Maliki’s office)

Maliki Pushes for Strong Iraqi Government Amid U.S. Demands

18:19

A snowplow truck clearing a snow-covered road during ongoing snowfall in the Sanandaj Province. (Photo: Submitted to Kurdistan24)

Snowstorms Cut Off Dozens of Villages in Sanandaj Province

17:35

Kurdish actor, writer, and children’s theater director Nouzad Haji Shusha, widely known as “Nono”. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdish Theater Pioneer Announces Inaugural Children's Theater Festival in Erbil

16:55

A rabbi holds a Torah scroll at the Ifrange Synagogue in the Jewish quarter in Old Damascus on Apr. 29, 2025. (AFP)

Syria Licenses First Jewish Heritage Organization, Aims to Restore Their Properties

16:30

President Masoud Barzani (R) and Hungarian CG (L). (Photo: Barzani HQ)

President Barzani Receives Hungarian CG Who Wrote Master’s Thesis on Kurdistan

16:12

Qais al-Khazali, leader of the Iran-backed Asaib Ahl al-Haq (AAH) Iraqi militia. (AFP)

Asaib Ahl al-Haq’s Leader Thanks Iran and Hezbollah on ISIS Defeat Anniversary