Politics

Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus. (Photo: AA)

Turkey

Turkish Parliament Speaker Presents Landmark Report on PKK Disarmament and New Democratic Roadmap

Kamal Kerkuki, a member of the KDP Politburo, speaking to Kurdistan24, Feb. 18, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Iraq

Kurdish Leaders Warn of Rights Threats Amid Baghdad Parliamentary Maneuvers Affecting Representation

President Masoud Barzani, R, Joshua Harris, Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Iraq, Pirmam, Erbil, Feb. 18, 2026. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan

'Stronger Bilateral Ties Depend on Iraq’s Sovereign Decision-Making,' U.S. Diplomat Says

Masrour Barzani, Deputy President of the KDP, Feb. 18, 2026. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan

Masrour Barzani Visits Kurdistan Democratic Students and Youth Union School on Anniversary

President Masoud Barzani. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan

President Barzani Congratulates Kurdistan Students and Youth on 73rd Anniversary of Union’s Founding

Philippine and US troops take part in air assault exercises as part of joint annual military drills, in the Philippines’ Palawan province. (Photo: EPA-EFE)

World

US Plans to Deploy More Missile Systems in Philippines as Indo-Pacific Security Concerns Grow

Ukrainian and Russian negotiators convene in Geneva, Switzerland, Feb. 17, 2026. (Photo: Witkoff's X account)

Europe

Witkoff: Trump’s Diplomacy Yields ‘Meaningful Progress’ as US Moderates Third Round of Ukraine-Russia Talks in Geneva

Iraq

KDP Bloc in Iraq Parliament Rejects Agenda Change, Warns Against Sidelining Political Components

President Masoud Barzani. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan

President Barzani Congratulates Dana Ahmed Majid on Election as Gorran Movement Leader

Iraqi Parliament Deputy Speaker Farhad Atrushi. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Iraq

Iraqi Parliament Deputy Speaker Farhad Atrushi Condemns Parliamentary Vote on Army Chief Appointment

Kurdistan

US Consul General in Erbil Extends Ramadan Greetings, Affirms Strong Partnership with Kurdistan Region

former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. (Photo: Maliki's Media Office(

Iraq

Shiite Bloc Denies Reports of Nouri al-Maliki's Withdrawal from Premiership Race

The flags of Iran (right) and US. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

Middle East

Oman Says US–Iran Geneva Talks Make “Good Progress” Toward Common Goals

Kurdistan

UK Consulate in Erbil Extends Ramadan Greetings as Holy Month Begins in Kurdistan Region

Syrian refugee Ahmed al-Kassem and his family load a truck with their belongings from Türkiye, on the their way back to the family's home in Syria, Dec. 13, 2024. (AP)

Turkey

Türkiye Says More Than 1.3 Million Syrian Refugees Have Voluntarily Returned Home

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi delivers a speech during a session of the United Nations Conference on Disarmament, February 17, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

Iran

Iran’s FM Says Geneva Talks Agree on “Guiding Principles” for Potential Deal