The aftermath of the two deadly explosions that hit Iraq's capital Baghdad on Jan. 21, 2021. (Photo: Social media)

Twin bombing in Baghdad leaves at least 13 dead, Iraq’s interior ministry says

No entity has claimed responsibility for the incident yet.

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Iraq

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US President Joe Biden signs a series of orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, after being sworn in at the US Capitol on Jan. 20, 2021. (Photo: AFP/Jim Watson)

USA

Joe Biden—‘Good Friend’ of Masoud Barzani—becomes America’s 46th President

Kurdistan

PM Masrour Barzani seeks 'to strengthen' KRG-US partnership as he congratulates Joe Biden on inauguration

A previous coalition airstrike targets the Islamic State at Qarachokh Mountain, a rural area outside the disputed district of Makhmour. (Photo: Kurdistan 24)

Iraq

Dozens of Kurdish villages in disputed Iraqi district now empty due to security vacuum

Syria

Three years after Turkey’s attack on Afrin, Syrian Kurds call for UN investigation

Iraq

Unidentified men on motorcycle detonate explosives in front of Iraqi activist's home

Kurdistan

Kurdistan Region wants ‘best relations’ with Baghdad, PM Barzani tells foreign diplomats

The French Kurdish reporter, Allan Kaval, recently won France’s top journalist prize for his work in northeast Syria. (Photo: Arte)

Kurdish journalist wins France’s top journalism award

Politics World

December 9 2020 01:24

Iraqis demonstrate against the arrest of journalists and activists. (Photo: Archive)

Forces in southern Iraq arrest reporter, photographer for Kurdistan Region media outlet

Politics Kurdistan

January 9 2021 10:20

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Twin bombing in Baghdad leaves at least 13 dead, Iraq’s interior ministry says

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PM Masrour Barzani seeks 'to strengthen' KRG-US partnership as he congratulates Joe Biden on inauguration

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Cristiano Ronaldo sets eyes on ‘many more years’ after breaking scoring record

Juventus’ Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after opening the scoring during the Italian Super Cup football match between Juventus and Napoli on Jan. 20, 2021. (Photo: AFP/Miguel Medina)

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Joe Biden—‘Good Friend’ of Masoud Barzani—becomes America’s 46th President

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Dozens of Kurdish villages in disputed Iraqi district now empty due to security vacuum

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Baghdad, Erbil form joint committee to boost Iraqi industry, streamline trade bureaucracy

Kurdistan Region’s Capital city of Erbil. (Photo: Archive)

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PM Masrour Barzani seeks 'to strengthen' KRG-US partnership as he congratulates Joe Biden on inauguration

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10 Hours

Joe Biden—‘Good Friend’ of Masoud Barzani—becomes America’s 46th President

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9 Hours

Cristiano Ronaldo sets eyes on ‘many more years’ after breaking scoring record

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Twin bombing in Baghdad leaves at least 13 dead, Iraq’s interior ministry says

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7 Days

COVID-19: Suspected new variant detected in Kurdistan Region

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PHOTOS: Man lives with seven snakes in Sulaimani

Economy

Businesses in historic Erbil bazaar feel impact of economic downturn amid COVID-19 pandemic

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Dana Gas to boost natural gas investment in Kurdistan Region: statement

2 Months

KRG Board of Investment establishes three new directorates to boost investment opportunities, reduce bureaucracy

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Genel Energy, DNO oil companies witness decline in production amid COVID-19

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Iraq says it is taking measures to maintain electricity supply ahead of summer season

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Opinion

Shahriar Sheikhler

Good oil, bad oil, it’s Baghdad’s issue

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An employee works in an oil field in Iraq. (Photo: Archive)

Majida S. Ismael

Devolution of power without a robust accountability system will weaken Kurdistan Region

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The Iraqi and Kurdistan Region flag fly side by side. (Photo: Archive)

Modernization of higher education in Kurdistan

Saqi Barzani

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Peace journalism and Turkey’s anti-Kurdish rhetoric

Halima Galali

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Can Hollywood, Bollywood help with the COVID-19 crisis?

Laurie Mylroie

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Interview

John Bolton: US must continue support for Kurds, keep strong presence in region

Amb. John Bolton.

Amb. John Bolton, who served as Donald Trump’s National Security Adviser until resigning in September 2019, during an interview with Kurdistan 24.

Iraq in ‘existential’ economic situation, finances worse than 2005: Finance Minister

Iraq’s newly appointed Finance Minister Ali Allawi, in an exclusive interview with AFP, announced that Iraq, economically, is in an existential condition that its financial situation is worse than the post-2003 liberation.

Iraq's Minister of Finance Ali Allawi speaks during an interview at his residence in the capital Baghdad, on June 22, 2020. (Photo: AFP/Ahmad al-Rubaye)