There are no actual signs that the elections will be held on time. (Photo: Archive)

Over 300 political entities register for Iraq's early elections, amid calls for postponement

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ISIS attacks in disputed Iraqi town leave security force member dead, 3 more injured

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US security lockdown ahead of Biden inauguration

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KRG publishes Deloitte-verified report on oil exports and revenue for first three quarters of 2020

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Iraq investigates forged documents granting citizenship to over 4,300 foreigners

Iraq

COVID-19: Iraq bans travel to 20 countries with new coronavirus strain

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COVID-19: Suspected new variant detected in Kurdistan Region

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

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

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Over 300 political entities register for Iraq's early elections, amid calls for postponement

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ISIS attacks in disputed Iraqi town leave security force member dead, 3 more injured

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US security lockdown ahead of Biden inauguration

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KRG publishes Deloitte-verified report on oil exports and revenue for first three quarters of 2020

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Iraq investigates forged documents granting citizenship to over 4,300 foreigners

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COVID-19: Iraq bans travel to 20 countries with new coronavirus strain

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Protests escalate in Iraq’s Nasiriyah; deaths and injuries reported

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Syrian Kurds need more support to secure al-Hol camp: official

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Turkish-backed groups shell Manbij countryside

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UN envoy calls for faster implementation of Sinjar agreement

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Kurdistan Region continues to host largest number of refugees, IDPs in Iraq: JCC Director

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Iraq’s Ministry of Health denies new, more contagious coronavirus exists in the country

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

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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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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)