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01 02 - 2026

20:59

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

Precautionary Curfews Imposed in Key Kurdish Cities Amid Sensitive Security Transition

20:45

SDF's flag (L), Syria's flag (R). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Details of SDF–Damascus Agreement Revealed as Full Text Emerges

20:15

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a joint press conference with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein, in Tehran on Jan. 18, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

Iran FM Signals Openness to Talks Amid US Tensions, Warns Against Miscalculations

19:27

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Tehran, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo: AFP)

Khamenei Warns of US Ambitions in Iran Amid Trump’s Mixed Signals

18:55

The Kurdish community in Dallas, Texas, protesting in support of Western Kurdistan. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

From Texas to Western Kurdistan: Kurdish Diaspora Mobilizes in U.S., Advocates for Pan-Kurdish Solidarity

18:02

French President Emmanuel Macron. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

In Dual Calls, Macron Pushes Syrian President and SDF Chief to Uphold Permanent Ceasefire

18:00

DEM Party spokesperson Ayşegül Doğan speaknig at the demonstration, Feb. 1, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

DEM Party Rallies in Istanbul in Support of Western Kurdistan, Calls for Peace and Humanitarian Access

17:06

President Masoud Barzani (right) and US President Donald Trump. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

Trump Thanks President Masoud Barzani for Supporting Syria-SDF Agreement

16:22

Noureddin Issa Ahmed, the new governor of Hasakah. (Photo: Social Media)

Noureddin Issa Tells Kurdistan24 Syrian Government Approved Him as Hasakah Governor

15:22

President Masoud Barzani (right) and Mazloum Abdi, the commander-in-chief of the SDF. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

President Barzani, SDF Commander Discuss Syria Developments and Implementation of Damascus Agreement

14:50

KNCS Backs Damascus-SDF Accord as 'Gateway' for Constitutional Recognition

14:30

Iraq’s Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein. (AFP)

Iraq’s FM Says Shiite Bloc to Meet President Barzani as Deadlock Over Presidency Persists

14:17

A videograb of the video art piece titled "Wall of Braids" (Dîwarî Keziyekan). (Photo: Wall of Braids Video Art)

Erbil Art College Highlights Western Kurdistan Struggle Through International Video Project

13:47

Members of the Kurdish Internal Security Forces known as "Asayish", and residents rally during a demonstration against the recent attacks by the Syrian government forces, in Qamishlo city, in the country's northeast Jan. 18, 2026. (AFP)

Syria to Deploy Security Forces in Qamishlo as SDF–Damascus Agreement Enters Implementation Phase

13:33

Oil rigs are pictured in Cabimas, south of Lake Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela, Jan. 31, 2026. (AFP)

Trump Says China, India Welcome in Venezuelan Oil Sector as U.S. Seeks Shared Profits

12:47

The bus was carrying 34 people from the western city of Tekirdag to Antalya when it rolled off the highway, Antalya, Turkey, Feb. 1. 2026. (AFP)

16 Dead, Dozens Injured in Two Bus Accidents in Turkey’s Antalya

11:43

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf addresses the crowd during an election campaign ahead of a presidential vote, Tehran, June 26, 2024. (AFP)

Iran Declares European Armies “Terrorist Groups” in Retaliation for EU Move Against IRGC

11:42

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. (AFP)

Iran’s Khamenei Warns of Regional War if U.S. Launches Attack

11:15

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani speaking to journalists, Erbil, Feb. 1, 2026, (Photo: Kurdistan24)

PM Barzani Says Talks Continue With No Agreement Yet on Iraqi Presidency

10:56

Deputy Speaker of the NRW State Parliament Berivan Aymaz particiapted at Kurdistan24's Basi Roj segment, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Jan. 31, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

German Lawmaker Says President Barzani Played Key Role in Stabilizing Western Kurdistan

10:23

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

President Barzani, Syrian President Discuss Developments in Syria and SDF Agreement

10:08

PM Barzani laid a wreath in Erbil Sunday to honor 101 victims of the 2004 suicide attacks on KDP and PUK HQs, Feb. 1, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Marks Anniversary of 2004 Erbil Attacks

10:07

Iraqi Parliament Building. Dec. 29, 2025. (AP)

Coordination Framework Delegation Heads to Erbil to Finalize Deal on Iraq’s Top Posts

09:34

At Bonn Rally, Şivan Perwer and Diaspora Leaders Call for Kurdish Unity

At Bonn Rally, Şivan Perwer and Diaspora Leaders Call for Kurdish Unity

08:48

The mayor of Cologne Dr. Ralph Elster. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

German Official Backs International Protection for Rojava as 40,000 Gather for Historic Bonn Rally

08:40

Mark Savaya, US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Iraq. (Photo: Savaya's X account)

US Special Envoy for Iraq Mark Savaya No Longer in Post — Reuters

08:15

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, R, President Masoud Barzani. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

President Masoud Barzani, Syrian President, Discuss Comprehensive Agreement With SDF in Phone Call

31 01 - 2026

23:53

Iran Rejects Negotiations Under Pressure in Call With Egypt’s President

Iran Rejects Negotiations Under Pressure in Call With Egypt’s President

23:14

Iraqi National Security Service Reports Dozens of Arrests in January Amid Rising Crime Concerns

22:21

Former Iraqi PM Nouri Kamil al-Maliki, and head of the State of Law Bloc. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Iraq’s Shiite Coordination Framework Reaffirms Maliki Candidacy, Rejects Foreign Interference

21:42

Larijani, head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. (Photo: Iranian Gov.)

Iran Says Negotiation Framework With U.S. Is Progressing as Trump Signals Tough Stance

21:11

US flag, L, Iran flag. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Iran Defends Strait of Hormuz Exercises as U.S. Warns of Risks to Navigation

20:12

Syrian Democratic Council Views SDF-Syrian Government Agreement as Step Toward Political Transition

19:28

Shifa Barzani, Director General of the Kurdistani Diaspora Confederation. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdish Diaspora Gathers in Bonn in Historic Show of Support for Western Kurdistan

18:51

German Parliamentary Delegation Visits Erbil to Strengthen Ties with Kurdistan Region

German Parliamentary Delegation Visits Erbil to Strengthen Ties with Kurdistan Region

17:17

DEM Party spokesperson Aysegul Dogan, speaking to Kurdistan24, Istanbul, Turkey, Jan. 31, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

DEM Party Welcomes SDF–Damascus Deal, Urges Kurdish Unity at Critical Juncture

16:41

President Masoud Barzani. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

President Barzani Calls for Unified Support for West of Kurdistan at Major Diaspora Rally in Germany

15:32

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

Iraq’s Leadership Talks Intensify as Maliki Defends Nomination and Shiite Blocs Weigh Alternatives

15:25

KDC Warns Against Compromising Kurdish Rights in New SDF-Damascus Agreement

15:03

Organizers of the aid campaign fro Western Kurdistan in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistani Diaspora in Nashville Mobilizes Aid for Western Kurdistan

14:12

The official poster of the documentary. (Photo: IMDB)

“Radio Kobani” Documentary Debuts in Kurdistan Theaters, Raising Funds for Rojava Relief

14:10

A convoy of aid from the Barzani Charity Foundation heading to Kurdish neighborhoods in Aleppo, on Jan. 31, 2025. (Photo: BCF)

Barzani Charity Foundation Delivers First Convoy to Kurdish Neighborhoods in Aleppo

13:41

Governor of Erbil, Omid Khoshnaw, during a press conference on Jan. 31, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Erbil Governor Affirms Aid Delivery to Western Kurdistan, Citing "National and Humanitarian Duty"

13:21

Residents of Erbil pay their respects as they welcome the body of Kurdish fighter Ahmad Hemn, Jan. 30, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Ceremony in Kirkuk Honors Kurdish Fighter Who Fell in Western Kurdistan

12:50

KDP Bloc Convenes in Baghdad to Coordinate Strategy Ahead of Presidential Election Vote

12:39

A vehicle of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), in Deir Ezzor province on Sep. 4, 2023. (AFP)

Initial Implementation: Military Redeployments Begin Under Syria-SDF Security Agreement in Syria

12:15

Family members mourn the death of a relative killed in an attack by Baloch separatists, at a hospital in Quetta on Jan. 31, 2026. (AFP)

Ten Security Officials, 37 Militants Killed in Coordinated Attacks Across Southwest Pakistan

11:46

Salih Muslim, a member of the Democratic Union Party (PYD) Council Presidency. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdish Party Co-Chair Praises President Barzani's Ceasefire Role, Seeks Continued Backing for Kurds in Syria

11:17

Kurdistani diaspora community gathered in a rally in front of U.S. congress. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

U.S. Lawmakers Call for Safeguards for Kurds in Western Kurdistan as Integration Accord Advances

10:43

The late Idris Mustafa Barzani. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Legacy of Idris Barzani Recalled as Kurdistan Observes Anniversary of His Passing

10:32

Members of Syrian security forces, Hasakeh province on Jan. 21, 2026. (AFP)

Syrian Army Begins Withdrawal from Hasakah Outskirts Under New Security Pact with Kurdish Forces

10:17

A man holds a portrait of former PM Nouri al-Maliki on Thursday while protesting President Donald Trump near Baghdad's Green Zone. (AP)

Trump Administration Formally Opposes Iraqi Prime Minister Choice as Baghdad Political Blocs Signal Defiance

09:30

View of the US Capitol in Washington, DC. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

US Government Enters Partial Shutdown After Immigration Dispute Derails Budget Deadline

09:30

This videograb shows Rubaya mine in DR Congo's North Kivu province. (AFP)

Death Toll Reaches 200 After Landslides Collapse Mineral Mines in Eastern Congo

08:27

European Union's flag. (Photo: Social Media)

International Consensus Welcomes Syria-SDF Agreement, Citing Hope for Ceasefire and Political Progress

07:50

Syria's Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa (R) and SDF Commander Mazloum Abdi (L). (Photo: AFP)

Syrian Government Says SDF Agreement Enters Implementation Phase on Monday

30 01 - 2026

23:38

Mazloum Abdi, commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

‘No Syrian Army in Kurdish Cities’: SDF Commander Details Security Red Lines in New Agreement

23:15

US Backs Syria-SDF Agreement as Pompeo Warns of ISIS Resurgence

22:35

Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (L), and Dutch Minister for Foreign Affairs David van Weel (R). (Photo: Kurdistan24)

European Ministers: Neglecting Kurdish Rights in Syria Risks Undermining the Fight Against ISIS

21:20

DEM Party Lawmaker says President Barzani’s Diplomacy Prevented Escalation in Western Kurdistan

21:08

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani. (Photo: KRI)

Nechirvan Barzani warns ISIS Remains a Real Threat to Regional Stability

20:38

President Masoud Barzani. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

President Barzani Welcomes Syria-SDF Agreement, Hopes for End to Kurdish Suffering

19:23

Ilham Ahmed, Co-Chair of the Foreign Relations Department of the Autonomous Administration. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Autonomous Administration Official Details Damascus-SDF Deal: Ceasefire, Military Integration, Kurdish Rights

18:57

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a joint press conference with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein, in Tehran on Jan. 18, 2026. (AFP)

Iran’s Foreign Minister Signals Readiness for Talks with US Amid Regional Tensions

17:54

President Masoud Barzani (L), Tom Barrack, the United States’s Special Envoy for Syrian Affairs (R). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

'A Significant Role': US Envoy Praises President Barzani's Efforts in Damascus-SDF's Dialogue

16:55

International Reactions Welcome SDF–Damascus Agreement

15:16

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

PM Barzani Welcomes Syria–SDF Deal, Voices Hope for Wider Stability in Syria

15:00

A young Kurdish girl sits in the Amedspor stadium while a person behind her is braiding her hair. (Photo: Amedspor/ X)

Amedspor Fined Over Social Media Post Amid Kurdish Women’s Hair-Braiding Protest Campaign

14:30

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani. (Photo: Kurdistan Region Presidency)

Kurdistan Region President Welcomes Syria–SDF Agreement as Step Toward Peace and Stability

13:15

U.S. envoy to Syria Tom Barrack. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

U.S. Envoy Welcomes Syria–SDF Agreement as Historic Step Toward Stability

11:56

SDF, Syrian Government Reach Comprehensive Agreement to End Fighting, Integrate Forces and Institutions

11:03

BCF President Musa Ahmad speaking at the presser, Jan. 30, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

BCF Delivers Aid to Thousands of Families in Western Kurdistan, BCF President Says

10:05

Peshmerga officers alongside German military personnel. (Photo: Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs)

German Parliament Extends Troop Deployment in Kurdistan Region Until End of 2027

09:00

Erbil residents demonstrate in support of Western Kurdistan, Jan. 20, 2026. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

Mass Demonstrations Planned in Kurdistan Region and Abroad in Support of Western Kurdistan

08:27

Military vehicles belonging to Kurdistan Region Peshmerga forces conduct joint operations with their Iraqi counterparts in the district of Kifri, June 6, 2021. (Photo: Kurdistan Region Presidency)

Peshmerga Repel ISIS Attack in Garmiyan, No Casualties Reported

29 01 - 2026

23:32

A protester flashes the peace sign with his fingers in front of the Kurdistan flag, Paris, on Jan. 24, 2026. (AFP)

Kurdish Diaspora Group Mobilizes Global Petition to Support ‘Save the Kurds Act’ in U.S. Congress

22:27

U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (right) and Richard Blumenthal. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

Graham, Blumenthal Introduce ‘Save the Kurds Act’ to Protect Kurdish Allies in Syria

21:50

Mazloum Abdi, the commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces. (Photo: AP)

SDF Commander Mazloum Abdi in Damascus Ahead of Expected Accord with Syrian Government

21:25

A man accused of being an Islamic State (ISIS) fighter as others stand inside a cell at the Syrian Democratic Forces-run Gweiran Prison. (Photo: AP)

Iraq Begins Transfer of ISIS Prisoners from Syria in Coordination with International Coalition