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09 12 - 2024

13:57

The scene of the incident. (Photo: AA)

Turkish military helicopter crash claims lives of 6

13:33

A Syrian anti government fighter shoots against a large banner bearing a picture of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad. (Photo: AFP)

Former Syrian PM reveals internal dynamics of Assad regime's final days

12:54

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress conducts a combat air patrol in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (Photo: US Air Force)

US Bombs “Over 75” ISIS Targets in “Central Syria” after Fall of Assad Regime

12:36

A Turkish drone is pictured in this photo. (Photo: AFP)

"Turkish drone strike targets SDF-controlled territory in Ain Issa", says SOHR

12:18

Erbil - Manama Relations. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan Region’s bilateral relation with Kingdom of Bahrain

11:44

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister being welcomed in Manama, capital city of Kingdom of Bahrain. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Prime Minister Masrour Barzani arrives in Manama for two-days official visit

11:34

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (Photo:

“Syria's rapid collapse was anticipated but scale surprised Tehran,” says Iranian FM

11:13

Oct. 14, 2019 photo, Turkey-backed Syrian opposition fighters fire a heavy machine-gun towards Kurdish fighters, in Syria's northern region of Manbij. (Photo: AP)

Heavy fighting erupts in Manbij as Syrian opposition forces launch offensive

10:40

Breaking News. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Clashes continue as opposition forces enter Manbij, face SDF resistance

10:32

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

“We need continued dialogue to navigate through the uncertainty,” says PM Masrour Barzani

10:07

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

PM Masrour Barzani to make an official visit to Kingdom of Bahrain

09:42

General view from the UN Security Council room. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

UN Security Council to hold emergency session on Syria as Russia confirms Assad's presence in Moscow

08:44

Japanese director Kenji Kamiyama poses on the red carpet upon arrival for the World premiere of the animated film "The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim". (Photo: AFP)

'Lord of the Rings' gets anime makeover with 'War of the Rohirrim' film

08 12 - 2024

19:50

Kurdistan Region Presidency calls for dialogue and peaceful resolution in Syria

18:16

KRG hopes for peaceful and stable Syria with protected rights for all communities

17:56

The father of Issa Abdulla speaking to Kurdistan24, Dec. 8, 2024. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Family of missing Peshmerga urges KRG to investigate possible discovery in Syrian prison

17:39

My Account seal in the middle, cash machine (R). (Photo: Kurdistan 24)

Peshmerga forces: Coalition's financial aid for November will be paid through My Account

16:53

Members of the Syrian community and supporters wave the opposition flag bearing the word "Freedom" as they gather to celebrate the fall of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad in Paris on Dec. 8, 2024. (Photo: AFP)

Syrians tour Assad's looted Damascus home: AFP

15:56

Syrian rebel fighters fire in the air during celebrations in the heart of Homs early on Dec. 8, 2024. (Photo: AFP)

Clashes erupt in Manbij between opposition forces, SDF following regime change

15:25

The photo shows Bashar al-Assad giving a speech. (Photo: AFP)

Russia confirms Assad's departure following negotiations with opposition forces

14:52

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Turkish FM outlines vision for Syria's transition, regional security

14:49

Syria map with its capital city Damascus. (Photo to be updated in due course: AP)

Iraq evacuates its embassy building in Syria, moved its staff to Lebanon

14:19

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Turkish FM claims knowledge of Assad's whereabouts, declines to disclose details

14:08

President Masoud Barzani (R) and heikh Abdullah Hamidi Ajil Al-Yawar (L), the paramount chief of the Shammar tribe. (Photo: Barzani HQ)

President Barzani meets Shammar Tribal Chief amid regional developments

13:54

A woman shouts as Syrians celebrate in the central city of Homs on Dec. 8, 2024. (Photo: AFP)

Iran's Military Withdrawal: The Turning Point in Assad's Fall

12:41

Kurdistan Regional Parliament building in Erbil the capital city of Kurdistan Region. (Photo: Kurdistan 24)

Next Tuesday, Kurdistan Regional Parliament will meet to elect presidency board

12:31

Syria map with its capital, Damascus. (Photo: AP)

Highlights about Syrian latest developments

12:22

Former head of the Syrian National Council (SNC) Dr. Abdulbaset Sayda. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

"A new Syria must protect rights of all components, including Kurds", says Former SNC Leader

11:40

Syrian Air Force pilot Ragheed al-Tatari in three photos. (Photo: Syrian Media)

Syria's longest-held political prisoner released after 43 years of detention

11:13

The video grab of the published video. (Photo: Roaa War Studdies)

Released prisoners share video from Damascus amid regime change

10:55

Syrian PM Mohammed Ghazi al- Jalali. (Photo: Archived/ Kurdistan 24)

Syrian PM Al- Jalali calls on opposition forces to coordinate with him

10:30

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani (R), US President Elect Donald Trump (C), and President of France Emmanuel Macron (L).. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

KRP Nechirvan Barzani meets President-elect Trump, world leaders at Notre-Dame Cathedral reopening in Paris

10:06

Syrians waving the flag of opposition and celebrating. (Photo: AFP)

Syrian Embassy in Qatar officially announces end of Assad's 24-year rule

09:49

Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) commander-in-chief Mazloum Abdi. (Photo: AFP)

SDF commander describes fall of Syrian regime as 'historic moment'

09:45

Syrian Opposition Forces broadcasting on State TV in Damascus.

Syrian opposition broadcasts first statement on state TV after taking control of Damascus

09:23

Erbil International Airport. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

"Erbil-Damascus flights are suspended", says EIA director

09:14

Iraq-Syria border crossing. (Photo: AFP)

Syrian refugees, including military personnel, enter Iraq as Damascus falls

08:48

Syrian flag in the city. (Photo: Syrian media outlet)

Opposition took control of Syria's official radio, television

08:23

Syrian Opposition fighters. (Photo: AFP)

Syrian opposition claims control of State Media outlets as Assad reportedly flees capital

08:15

Bashar Assad. (Photo: Kurdistan 24)

Fall of Bashar Assad after 14 years of war in Syria

01:25

UN Security Council's members in session on Dec. 6, 2024. (Photo: Security Council)

UK, at Security Council, recognizes Democratic legitimacy of Kurdistan Regional Government

07 12 - 2024

23:07

Baghdad city. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Power outages in Iraq spark protests amid gas supply shortages

19:01

Iraqi army pictured at the al-Qa'im border crossing, Dec. 7, 2024. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Iraqi forces on high alert to safeguard the Syria border

18:29

Iraqi government spokesperson Bassem al-Awadi. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

2,000 Syrian soldiers transferred to Iraq in coordination with Damascus, says Iraqi spox

17:44

Syrian opposition fighters ride along the streets in the aftermath of the opposition's takeover of Hama, Syria, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. (Photo: AP)

Syrian opposition activists say insurgents have reached the suburbs of Damascus

15:51

Syrian Kurdish families, displaced from their homes in the Afrin region during the 2018 offensive by Turkey. (Photo: AFP)

Civil society organizations demand safe return of displaced Afrin residents

15:32

A picture taken from the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights on December 7, 2024, shows the border fence between Israel and Syria. (Photo: AFP)

Syrian govt forces withdraw from border areas with Israel

15:23

One of the vehicles in the collision is pictured in this photo. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Nine casualties in fatal collision on Kalar-Khanaqin road

14:24

President Masoud Barzani. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

President Barzani issues statement on recent Syrian developments

14:14

Russian Ambassador to the UN Vasily Nebenzya speaks during the UN Security Council meeting. (Photo: AFP)

"Our support for Erbil-Baghdad dialogue remains constant", says Russia's UN Ambassador

12:35

The hall is being prepared to host the event. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

"Our Unity is Our Victory": Kurdish diaspora gathers in Berlin for strategic planning

12:01

Lawmakers arrive for the plenary session of the impeachment vote of South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol at the National Assembly in Seoul. (Photo: AFP)

South Korean President faces impeachment vote after martial law controversy

11:52

A video grab from the scene of the accident. (Photo: Turkish Media)

31 injured in multi-vehicle crash in Turkey

11:37

Flags of Russia, Turkey and Iran. (Photo design by Kurdistan24).

Russia, Turkey, Iran gather in Qatar to discuss Syria's shifting power dynamics

11:00

A teacher is teaching adults in the class of School To Eliminate Illiteracy. (Photo: Kurdistan 24)

Kurdistan 24 visits Adult-Illiteracy education setting

09:03

Anti-government fighters patrol the streets of Hama after they captured the central Syrian city, on Dec. 6, 2024. (Photo: AFP)

Syria govt loses control of key city Daraa

06 12 - 2024

23:21

Residents leave the city carrying their belongings in Hama, Syria, Dec. 6, 2024. (Photo: AP)

Thousands flee as Syrian insurgents advance to the doorstep of the country's third-largest city

22:30

Iraqi government spokesperson Bassem al-Awadi. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Syria's crisis threatens Iraq’s security, says Iraqi spox

20:30

Mohamed al-Hassan, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Iraq, speaking at the UN Security Council meeting, Dec. 6, 2024. (Photo: UN Security Council)

UN highlights milestones in Kurdistan Region following parliamentary elections

19:51

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein speaking at the press conference, Dec. 6, 2024. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Iraq calls for urgent Arab League meeting to address Syria crisis

18:57

Jaber border crossing in Jordan. (Photo: Jordanian news agency Petra)

Jordan closes Jaber border crossing with Syria over security concerns

17:12

Kurdish Diaspora Confederation to host second congress in Berlin

16:15

Ceremony of saluting the Kurdistan flag, September 2024. (Photo: Archived- Kurdistan24)

Ministry of Education changes, updates textbooks titles

15:21

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. (Photo: AP)

Erdogan backs Syrian opposition march: "The Target Is Damascus"

14:37

Iraqi PM Mohammed Shia al-Sudani (R) and Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi (L). (Photo: Iraqi Media)

Iraqi PM, Iranian FM discuss Syrian conflict, regional challenges

14:20

Nuri al-Maliki the head of State of Law Coalition. (Photo: Iraqi Media)

Maliki calls for alignment with Syrian government amid growing tensions in Syria