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01 12 - 2024

19:16

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani delivering a speech at the 10th anniversary of the American University of Kurdistan, Dec. 1, 2024. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan Region President highlights role of education at AUK’s 10th anniversary celebration

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AUK Chairman and Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani delivering the speech, Dec. 1, 2024. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

PM Barzani commemorates AUK's 10th anniversary, highlights achievements and vision

17:04

The 12th-century landmark, the Grand Mosque of Maarat al-Numan, southwest of Aleppo, is seen after opposition fighters took control of the town in Syria, Nov. 30, 2024. (Photo: AP)

Syria launches counterattacks in an attempt to halt insurgents' surprise advance

15:48

CBI halts TikTok transactions in Iraq

15:20

President Masoud Barzani (R) and the outgoing US Ambassador Alina L. Romanowski (L). (Photo: Barzani HQ)

President Barzani, outgoing US Ambassador discuss regional stability, bilateral relations in farewell talks

15:00

The Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament, Shakhawan Abdulla. (Photo: Kurdistan 24)

Iraqi Parliament debates: second reading for Iraqi total budget on Dec. 2, 2024

14:48

KRG Prime Minister, Masrour Barzani (L), KRP, Nechirvan Barzani (R). (Photo: Kurdistan 24)

PM Masrour Barzani, KRP Nechirvan Barzani attend AKU 10 anniversary

14:43

This aerial view shows the landmark citadel of Aleppo and its surroundings damaged by the civil war. (Photo: AFP)

Fate of historic Aleppo hangs in the balance

14:07

Weather forecast. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Clear sky, temperature rise predicted across Kurdistan Region

13:30

The debate hall of the Kurdistan Region Parliament. (Photo: Kurdistan 24)

Kurdistan Region Parliament's First meeting on Monday, Nov. 2, 2024

12:56

Kurdistan Region’s President Nechirvan Barzani. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

KRP Nechirvan Barzani highlights Prof. Zalmi's role in reforming Kurdish society

12:26

Adnan Mufti, former member of the High Council for Politics and Interests of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK). (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Mufti emphasizes need for unified Kurdish front amid regional turmoil

11:42

Syrian opposition fighters stand atop a captured Syrian army tank in the town of Maarat al-Numan, southwest from Aleppo, Syria, Saturday Nov. 30, 2024. (Photo: AP)

HTS captures more territory in Northern Hama

11:36

Wheat harvesting in Kurdistan Region. (Photo: Kurdistan 24)

Further money arrived for farmers in Kurdistan Region

11:04

Kurdistan Region's President Nechirvan Barzani is among the attendants of the symposium. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Intellectual symposium celebrates philosophy and thought of Professor Mustafa Zalmi in Erbil

10:26

An aerial view of Erbil's Heart Center. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Erbil's Heart Center: Saving Lives, One Beat at a Time

10:19

Kurdistan Region President, Nechirvan Barzani (R), U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, Alina Romanowski (L). (Photo: Kurdistan 24)

U.S. Ambassador Visits Erbil, Meets Senior KRG Officials

09:42

This photo from Iraqi parliament shows the Iraqi lawmakers attend a parliamentary session. (Photo: AP)

Iraqi Parliament set to vote on three key draft laws

09:27

This aerial view shows a deserted street in Aleppo with smoke rising after jihadists entered the city on November 30, 2024. (Photo: AFP)

Syria to Launch Major Offensive to Reclaim Territory from HTS-Led Opposition

08:39

A client receives a manicure at Madam Lucie's manicure shop in downtown Cairo on November 18, 2024. (Photo: AFP/Khaled Desouki)

Manicurist to the stars keeps Cairo's golden age alive

30 11 - 2024

22:01

Major General Yehia Rasool, spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces. (Photo: INA)

Iraqi forces fortify border amid Syrian unrest, says top Iraqi military official

20:19

Rami Abdulrahman, founder of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, speaking to Kurdistan24, Nov. 30, 2024. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Syrian regime loses control of Aleppo and Idlib, says prominent Syrian activist

20:06

Kurdistan Championship for Purebred Arabian Horses. (Photo: Kurdistan 24)

Kurdish competitor wins Kurdistan Championship for Purebred Arabian Horses

19:26

Syrian opposition fighters patrol along the streets of Aleppo, Syria, Nov. 30, 2024. (Photo: AP)

Syrian insurgents are inside Aleppo in a major setback for Assad as government forces regroup

16:47

The meeting of KDP (right) and PUK delegation in Sulaimani, Nov. 30, 2024. (Photo: Submitted to Kurdistan24)

KDP, PUK delegations discuss post-election phase in Sulaimani meeting

15:55

Major General Yehia Rasool, spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

"Iraq ready to respond to any terrorist threats" says Maj. Gen. Rasool

14:33

A view of the Kurdistan Region's Parliament. (Photo: Archive)

KRG Parliament announces agenda for first session of sixth term

14:14

Iraqi Minister of Defense Thabet al-Abbasi. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Iraqi Defense Minister visits the Iraq-Syrian border area

14:11

Exclusive to K24, military parade in central Aleppo. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Global energy market, crisis agencies monitor war impacts in Syria

14:00

This aerial view shows the landmark citadel of Aleppo and its surroundings damaged by the civil war. (Photo: AFP)

"Withdrawal temporary, preparing for counter-offensive", says Syrian Army

13:31

A picture shows Aleppo's International Airport on December 21, 2016. (Photo: AFP)

Aleppo International Airport 'controlled' by SDF, says SOHR

13:17

A U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighter stands next an armored vehicle, at al-Sabha town in the eastern countryside of Deir el-Zour, Syria, Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. (Photo: AP)

"SDF controls two towns near Aleppo", says SOHR

12:57

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (R) and Italian Consul General Michele Camerota (L). (Photo: Kurdistan24)

PM Masrour Barzani receives outgoing Italian Consul General Michele Camerota

12:35

Exclusive video grab of the military parade in central Aleppo. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Syrian opposition forces parade in Aleppo following takeover

12:08

The photo shows the aftermath of the fire which claimed the lives of the four family members in Baghdad. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Four die in electric heater fire in Baghdad

11:51

The logos of Kurdistan Democratic Party (R) and Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (L). (Photo: Kurdistan24)

KDP, PUK to meet in Sulaimani to discuss formation of KRG's tenth cabinet

11:42

Opposition forces take control of areas outside Aleppo, Syria, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed)

What to know about sudden rebel gains in Syria's 13-year war and why it matters

11:39

Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral in Paris in November 2024 (R) and June 2017 (L). (Photo: COMBO AFP)

Notre-Dame Cathedral restoration

11:20

This photo shows Syrian jihadists in the streets of the northern Syrian city of Aleppo on November 30, 2024. (Photo: AFP)

"Syrian opposition forces capture half of Aleppo without resistance", says SOHR

11:03

Najaf Lake. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Iraq's Najaf lake faces environmental crisis as water levels plummet

10:43

An aerial view of Qushtapa. (Kurdistan24)

Qushtapa district sees major development under KRG's 9th cabinet

10:16

A university student looks at an exhibit of photos of victims of a 1988 chemical attack in Halabja in northern Iraq, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010. (Photo: AP)

International Day for Victims of Chemical Weapons: Honoring Halabja and Other Tragedies

10:12

Census team. (Photo: Kurdistan 24)

Final phase of population census begins in Kurdistan Region

09:38

An aerial view of Erbil's historic Citadel. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Erbil civil defense shares winter safety tips as cold weather arrives

29 11 - 2024

22:18

An aerial view, from a targeting system, of Hamrin Mountain in Kirkuk. (Photo: The Iraqi Security Media Cell)

Iraqi airstrike eliminates four ISIS members in Kirkuk

19:01

Iraqi army pictured on the Iraqi-Syrian border. (Photo: INA)

Iraq secures its borders with Syria against terrorist threats

17:02

KDP, PUK to discuss formation of KRG’s tenth cabinet in Sulaimani

16:35

The map of Iraq. (Photo: AP)

Iraq tries to stem influx of illegal foreign workers

16:08

Hanoi, Vietnam - A farm worker tends to flowers in a field in Hanoi on November 27, 2024. (Photo: AFP)

A World in Motion: Stories Captured Through the Lens This Week

13:45

A demonstartion of the training course. (Photo:

Kurdistan's Support Forces Command concludes 6th Artillery Officers training course under Lt. Gen. Sihad Barzani

13:21

An aerial view of Hilla. (Photo: Archive)

Green spaces in Iraq's Babylon province vanish as urban development surges, officials deflect responsibility

13:00

In this picture taken from the northern Syrian village of Ariha, people watch as smoke billows from the site of clashes. (Photo: AFP)

Fierce battles in Northern Syria leave at least 242 dead as armed groups launch major offensive

12:23

A view from the Korek Mountain Resort. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Korek Mountain Resort shines as a premier destination for tourists

11:36

A banana artwork composed of a fresh banana stuck to a wall with duct tape is seen before being eaten by Chinese-born crypto founder Justin Sun in Hong Kong on Nov. 29, 2024. (Photo: AFP)

Crypto boss eats banana art he bought for $6.2 million

10:57

Erbil International Airport (EIA). (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Erbil International Airport resumes flights after weather-related disruption

10:34

The Official seal of the Kurdistan Region's Government with the Interior Ministry building in the background. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan Region to open second migration advisory center in Sulaimani with Swedish support

10:23

The Rapid Response staff are shown in this photo during their training course. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

KRG Interior Ministry launches second crisis response training with German support in Soran

28 11 - 2024

23:28

Met’s Counter Terrorism Command officers. (Phot: Kurdistan 24)

Update from Met’s Counter Terrorism: 7th PKK member has been arrested

21:08

Naila Mustafa Ahmad and her four-month-old child. (Photo: Submitted to Kurdistan24)

Kurdish mother and infant among victims of migrant boat tragedy in Aegean Sea