Planting the Seeds for a Flourishing Future

"Our strategic water plan has a profound impact on the present and future of our country."

The headquarters of the Iraqi parliament. (Photo: Iraqi parliament)

Iraqi Parliament passes new Martyrs Law, extending benefits to Peshmerga and Kurdish forces

Shakhawan Abdulla, Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament, told Kurdistan24 that the amendment corrects previous oversights in the law, which excluded the relatives of martyrs from the ISIS war who lived in Kurdish territories from receiving any benefits.

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Nadia Murad. (Photo: Submitted to Kurdistan24)

Nadia Murad steps down as UNODC Goodwill Ambassador after eight years of advocacy

KDP President Masoud Barzani (right) during his meeting with Stephen Charles Hitchen, the British Ambassador to Iraq, Sept. 17, 2024. (Photo: Barzani Headquarters)

KDP President Masoud Barzani discusses key political developments with British Ambassador

French jihadist linked to Charlie Hebdo attackers goes on trial

Kurdistan Region's Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

‘Qushtapa Water Project to fix shortage issues for foreseeable future’, says PM Masrour Barzani

KDP President Masoud Barzani (R) and Dr. Basem al-Badry (L), Chairman of the Commission for Accountability and Justice. (Photo: Barzani HQ)

KDP President Masoud Barzani, Basem al-Badry discuss strengthening KRG-Federal government relations, accountability, justice

KRG Minister assures Erbil's water shortage to be resolved soon

Iraqi Supreme Judicial Council with the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) seal (Photo: Kurdistan 24)

Legally Banning three political parties in Iraq, due to connection with Proscribed party

Security Iraq

2024/08/06 13:47

The legendary Kurdish Leader Mullah Mustafa Barzani. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Unveiling the enigmatic Soviet exile of Mustafa Barzani, separating myth from reality

History Kurdistan

2024/06/21 15:32

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Iraqi Parliament passes new Martyrs Law, extending benefits to Peshmerga and Kurdish forces

The headquarters of the Iraqi parliament. (Photo: Iraqi parliament)

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Nadia Murad steps down as UNODC Goodwill Ambassador after eight years of advocacy

Nadia Murad. (Photo: Submitted to Kurdistan24)

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KDP President Masoud Barzani discusses key political developments with British Ambassador

KDP President Masoud Barzani (right) during his meeting with Stephen Charles Hitchen, the British Ambassador to Iraq, Sept. 17, 2024. (Photo: Barzani Headquarters)

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French jihadist linked to Charlie Hebdo attackers goes on trial

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KRG Minister assures Erbil's water shortage to be resolved soon

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‘Qushtapa Water Project to fix shortage issues for foreseeable future’, says PM Masrour Barzani

Kurdistan Region's Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

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2024/09/16 20:21

Do lawmakers in Iraqi Parliament expect underage girls qualify for marriage?

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2024/09/10 22:44

Drone strike targets Makhmour refugee camp, killing one and injuring two

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2024/09/11 10:42

PM, Masrour Barzani, Great September Revolution

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2024/09/11 12:00

Iranian President with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed in Baghdad

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2024/09/11 12:45

Col. Caggins: U.S. Forces Will Stay in Iraq—Talks are About Transition to Bilateral Security Ties

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2024/09/11 13:45

The Great September Revolution was voice of legitimate cause of people

Farhad Mohammed Tahir, Director of the Duhok Dam. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

2024/08/11 12:29

Duhok dam director highlights progress, future plans for water infrastructure

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Iraqi Oil Ministry delegation to visit Kurdistan Region for oil export talks

2024/09/13 18:08

A factory in Iraq. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Experts warn of continued decline in Iraq's manufacturing industry

2024/08/03 20:31

Binaslawa Pond in Erbil’s Binaslawa district. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

KRG to construct one of Kurdistan Region's largest water storage ponds

2024/07/09 17:08

Iraqi Oil Minister Hayyan Abdul Ghani speaks to Kurdistan24, July 2, 2024. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Iraqi Oil Minister signals progress in resuming oil exports from Kurdistan Region

2024/07/02 22:00

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Honar Issa

Investing in Iraq’s education will contribute to its revival

The AUK Building. (Photo: Kurdistan 24)

Rahim Rashidi

Exploring the Versatility of Hayman Homer: Actor, Film Producer

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Dealing with computer ethics in time of Information Technology

Salah Ali Mohammed

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Giving a chance to refugee children and qualified teachers

Alan Hama Saeed Salih, Jean-Nicolas Beuze

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To ensure Middle East peace, the Pentagon must provide real support for the Kurds

Treefa Aziz

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Would China's economy continue to grow or collapse: Let the Numbers speak for themselves!

Liu Jun

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Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (right) is pictured during his participation at a special conversation chaired by BBC's Maryham Moshiri, Nov. 21, 2023. (Photo: KRG)

Interview Transcript: BBC's Maryam Moshiri and Kurdistan Region PM Barzani

Elie Abouaoun, a senior advisor at the International Strategy think tank, is pictured during an interview with Kurdistan 24 in Duhok, Nov. 19, 2023. (Photo: Kurdistan 24)

Closer Erbil, Baghdad ties make Iraq ‘more resistant’ to regional influences, says advisor

The enhanced ties will in turn have a positive impact on peace and security, he said.

Senior Advisor at the International Strategy think tank

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Sport

Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola reacts during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Brentford at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester. (Photo: Oli Scarff/AFP)

Man City fight to avoid severe sanctions as 'trial of the century' begins

2024/09/16 14:50

Jayci Simon, 19, left, and Miles Krajewski, 19, from the U.S., compete in their first doubles badminton match. (Photo: AP)

Paralympic Games

2024/09/06 15:58

English Premier League official ball. (Photo: AP)

Slot extends perfect Liverpool start, Chelsea hit Wolves for six

2024/08/25 21:10

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Health

Sarkar Surchi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Health of the KRG, speaking to Kurdistan24, Sept. 15, 2024. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

28 cases of cholera reported in Kurdistan Region this year, no fatalities

2024/09/15 21:11

A poster depicts a World Cancer Day event in Erbil. (Photo: Submitted to Kurdistan24)

Over 9,000 people diagnosed for cancer in Kurdistan Region in 2023, says health ministry

2024/02/04 12:02

Saudi and Iraqi investment officials sign a partnership agreement in Baghdad, Dec. 6, 2023. (Photo: Iraqi News Agency)

Iraq, Saudi Arabia to boost medical ties, says minister

2024/01/03 13:19

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Kurdistan Region

Infected

371,832

Recovered

388,327

Active Case

6,748

Dead

6,757

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Iraq

Infected

2,073,835

Recovered

2,032,310

Active Case

17,883

Dead

23,642

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World

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257,619,000

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232,213,454

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19,828,426

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Dom musicians holding a concert for festival attendees, Oct. 29, 2023. (Photo: Kurdistan 24)

Kurdish Gypsy festival begins in Duhok

2023/10/29 20:20

Walaa Musheer Ahmed delivering a speech at the One Young World Summit. (Photo: Submitted to Kurdistan 24)

Kurdish woman participates in One Young World Summit

2023/10/24 20:56

An Erbil resident with visual impairment walks on the newly installed tactile paving surface in the capital's main market, Oct. 16, 2023. (Photo: Erbil governorate)

PHOTOS: Erbil rolls out tactile paving for visually impaired pedestrians

2023/10/16 11:14

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Cinema

The cover of the fourth International Moscow Kurdish Film Festival. (Photo: Submitted to Kurdistan24)

Sponsored by Kurdistan24, fourth International Moscow Kurdish Film Festival set for Sept. 18-22

2024/08/23 21:11

Culture

The cover of the 17th issue of the Kurdistan Chronicle. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

Spotlight on Yezidi support and wildlife conservation in Kurdistan Chronicle’s new issue

2024/08/21 17:32

Culture

The cover of the seasonal journal Awaz. (Photo: Submitted to Kurdistan24)

New Kurdish Journal "Awaz" bridges gaps in philosophy and science

2024/08/12 17:30

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PHOTOS: Erbil in pictures

2024/08/31 17:10

Erbil city. (Photo: Kurdistan24/ Islam Hiro)

PHOTOS: PM Barzani convened with administrative officials of Sulaimani province

2024/06/30 16:16

The meeting of the Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani with administrative officials of Sulaimani province, June 30, 2024. (Photo: KRG)

Photos: The Kurdish Dance Festival in Duhok

2024/04/30 09:02

A dance group performing in the inaugural Kurdish Dance Festival in Duhok. (Photo: Kurdistan 24)

PHOTOS: KRG PM Masrour Barzani participates in the 3rd International Summit of Journalists

2024/04/22 10:44

KRG PM Masrour Barzani arriving at the event's premises. (Photo: Kurdistan 24)

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