Prime Minister of Kurdistan Regional Government, Masrour Barzani (Right), with Matthew H. Tueller the US ambassador to Iraq, Feb. 24, 2021. (Photo: KRG)

PM Barzani receives US ambassador to Iraq

The American envoy emphasized his country's support for the Kurdistan Region in confronting terrorism and thanked the security services for their experience and skill in dealing with the Feb. 15 rocket attack in Erbil

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Kurdistan

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Kurdistan

Hopelessness, continued displacement lead to spike in suicides among Yezidis: KRG

The entrance of the US Embassy in Baghdad, located in the capital's fortified Green Zone. (Photo: Reuters)

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Biden signals US commitment to Iraq in talk with Kadhimi

KRG Council of Ministers during a meeting, Feb. 24, 2021. (Photo: KRG)

Kurdistan

Now ‘better willingness’ exist to solve Erbil-Baghdad outstanding issues: KRG

Kurdistan

Meeting Pope Francis permitted for Muslims, head of Kurdish Islamic Scholars Union says ahead of papal trip

European Commission Spokesperson Peter Stano (Photo: European Commission).

Turkey

EU concerned over increased pressure against pro-Kurdish party

Smoke rises from the Kurdistan Region capital of Erbil following a rocket attack on Feb. 15, 2021. (Photo: Reuters/Thaier al-Sudani)

Iran

Rep. McCaul calls for quick, decisive action to rocket attacks in Iraq

Amb. John Bolton, Donald Trump’s former National Security Council Advisor, speaks to Kurdistan 24. (Photo: Kurdistan 24)

John Bolton: US should have done more for Kurds; Iran remains biggest threat in Middle East; difficult to return to 2015 nuclear deal

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February 5 2021 01:50

Prime Minister Barzani during his visit to the General Directorate for Combatting Violence Against Women in Erbil, Feb. 10, 2021. (Photo: KRG)

KRG voices support of women rights, ending gender-based violence in Kurdistan

Politics Kurdistan

February 10 2021 19:35

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Armenia opens consulate in the Kurdistan Region

Ceremony marking the opening of the Armenian consulate in Erbil, February 24, 2021. (Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia)

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Hopelessness, continued displacement lead to spike in suicides among Yezidis: KRG

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Biden signals US commitment to Iraq in talk with Kadhimi

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PM Barzani receives US ambassador to Iraq

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Now ‘better willingness’ exist to solve Erbil-Baghdad outstanding issues: KRG

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Explosion in Afrin injures three people

Three were injured by a car bomb explosion in Afrin city (Photo: social media)

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Rep. McCaul: Group that claimed it was behind Erbil rocket attack has ties to Iran-backed fighters

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Symbol of diversity: Almost two decades after the assassination of Franso Hariri

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NATO announces eight-fold increase in number of forces in Iraq

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Kurdistan-made bricks attract local and international interest

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Coalition: Civilians paid the price for militia attacks on Erbil

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Dutch citizen accused of wanting to join Kurdish forces denied bail

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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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)