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05 09 - 2025

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President Masoud Barzani (L), and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot (R), in Paris, France, Sept 5, 2025.

President Barzani Meets French Foreign Minister Following Historic Paris Ceremony

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President Masoud Barzani (R), and Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo (L), at the inauguration of Peshmerga Alley and a park dedicated to Peshmerga at Parc André Citroën, Sept 5, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Christian Alliance: Naming a Paris Street after Peshmerga is Global Recognition of Their Sacrifice

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Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo delivered a speech at the inauguration of Peshmerga Alley and a park dedicated to Peshmerga at Parc André Citroën, Sept 5, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Paris Mayor Honors Peshmerga, Highlights Franco-Kurdish Friendship

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President Masoud Barzani delivering a speech at the unveiling ceremony of Peshmerga Alley and a park named after Peshmerga forces at Parc André Citroën in Paris, Sept. 5, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

President Masoud Barzani Hails French-Kurdish Friendship at Peshmerga Alley Unveiling in Paris

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Philippe Goujon, the Mayor of the 15th arrondissement of Paris. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Parisian Mayor Declares Peshmerga Tribute an 'Act of Loyalty' for Their Fight for Humanity

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A veteran Peshmerga speaking to Kurdistan24 during the ceremony in Paris. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Peshmerga Fighters Witness Historic Paris Tribute, Hailing French Support in ISIS War

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President Masoud Barzani presents a gift to Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

President Barzani Presents Symbol of Peshmerga Heroism to Paris Mayor in Historic Meeting

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President Masoud Barzani. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

President Barzani: Paris Dedication of Peshmerga St. and Park Marks Historic Day for Kurds

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KDP senior official Hoshyar Zebari

Baghdad Lacks 'Courage' to Name Perpetrators of Drone Attacks on Kurdistan Region, Says Hoshyar Zebari

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Kendal Nezan (left), President of the Kurdish Institute of Paris, and French academic Gérard Gautier. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

French Intellectuals Praise President Masoud Barzani’s Role in Honoring Peshmerga in Paris

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A female Peshmerga officer during training. (Photo: AA)

Peshmerga Commander Hails Global Respect for Kurdish Forces at Historic Paris Ceremony

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Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Representative in France Ali Dolamari speaking to Kurdistan24, Sept. 5, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

KRG Representative in France Highlights Kurdistan Region–France Ties

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President Masoud Barzani. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Paris Honors Peshmerga with Dedicated Park and Street in Historic Tribute

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An aerial view of Sami Abdulrahman Park in Erbil. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Erbil's Massive Green Belt Project to Boost Greenery by 25%, Combat Rising Temperatures

04 09 - 2025

23:39

political map of Syria with Damascus and Aleppo marked. (Photo: Britannica)

Drone strike near Syria's Aleppo airport kills two: security official

22:39

CENTCOM Commander Meets SDF Leader Mazloum Abdi, Reaffirms U.S. Support

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CENTCOM Reaffirms US Support for Kurdistan Region and Peshmerga

19:29

Sulaimani Expands 24-Hour Power Supply Under Runaki Program

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Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (right) during his meeting with Iraqi politician Fakhri Karim, head of the Mada Foundation for Media, Sept. 4, 2025. (Photo: KRG)

PM Barzani, Iraqi politician Fakhri Karim Discuss Erbil-Baghdad Relations

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Vian Dakhil (left), spokesperson for the KDP bloc in the Iraqi parliament, speaking at the press conference, Sept. 4, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Iraqi Parliamentarian Dakhil Calls for Urgent Reconstruction in Sinjar, Slams Baghdad’s Neglect

15:42

Iraq’s Finance Ministry Rejects “Politicization” of Pension Payment Delays Ahead of Elections

15:31

Renowned Kurdish filmmaker Mohammed Abdulleziz (L), Kurdistan24 correspondent in Syria Anwar Abdullatif (R). (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdish director Mihemed Abdulleziz eyes Kurdish drama project, plans visit to Kurdistan

13:28

A drone view shows the dried up Orontes River in Jisr al-Shughur, west of Idlib, Syria, Aug. 14, 2025. (Photo: AP)

Severe Drought Threatens Food Security Across the Middle East, Devastating Syria’s Fragile Recovery

13:25

A medical team from Iraq's Health Ministry, carries out a disinfection campaign. (Photo: AFP)

Bacterial contamination in Karbala water raises health alarm as authorities warn of serious risks

12:22

The flags of Türkiye and Syria on the Palace of Justice in Afrin, Western Kurdistan. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Afrini judge to Kurdistan 24: Judicial Transfers are a tool to push judges to resign and exclude Kurds.

11:32

Peacekeepers of the UNIFIL stand at a position formerly held Iran-backed Hezbollah in the Khraibeh Valley in el-Meri in south Lebanon on August 27, 2025. (Photo: AFP)

Israeli Strikes Kill Five in Southern Lebanon Amid Escalating Tensions with Hezbollah

09:30

Kurdistan Region PM Masrour Barzani. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

PM Masrour Barzani Congratulates Muslims on Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday, Calls for Peace and Unity

08:41

(L-R) Russia's President Vladimir Putin walks with China's President Xi Jinping and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un, and behind them on the left is Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian. (AFP)

Moscow Rejects Foreign Intervention in Ukraine, Warns of ‘Threat to Europe’

03 09 - 2025

22:21

U.S. Representative Joe Wilson of South Carolina. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

US Congressman Joe Wilson Introduces Amendment Supporting Kurdistan Region

22:00

A tourist destination in the Soran Independent Administration. (Photo: Submitted to Kurdistan24)

Soran Independent Administration Outlines Major Tourism Development Plans

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A national flag of Iran waves in front of the building of the International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA, in Vienna, Austria, Dec. 17, 2021. (Photo: AP)

Iran increased stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium before Israeli attack, UN agency says

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The meeting of the KRG Council of Ministers, Sept. 3, 2025. (Photo: KRG)

PM Barzani Chairs Cabinet Meeting, Addresses Sulaimani Unrest and Oil Export Talks

18:25

Duhok City. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Duhok Enjoys 24-Hour Electricity Through Runaki Program

17:06

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

PM Barzani Facilitates Release of 25 Kurdish Migrants from Libya

16:56

Pervin Buldan, parliamentarian of the Democratic Party (DEM Party). (Photo: AA)

DEM Party’s Chairwoman: Ocalan Views Western Kurdistan as a “Red Line”

15:55

A visual representation of the MyAccount initiative. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

KRG's 'MyAccount' Digital Salary Project Surpasses 900,000 Registrations

15:48

A woman looks on as Iraqi nationals prepare to leave the Kurdish-run al-Hol camp in Western Kurdistan al-Hasakah governorate. (AFP)

Kurdish Security Forces in Western Kurdistan Foil Mass Escape Attempt at al-Hol Camp

15:32

EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola (R) with Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif (L). (Photo: EU President’s X account)

European Parliament President Vows Support for Syria's Druze Amid Reports of Atrocities

15:13

Luqman Suleiman, KNCS representative in Damascus. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Words Without Implemented Decisions: Kurdistan24 Obtains KNCS Reaction to Syrian Dialogue Offer

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This composite image shows U.S. President Donald Trump (L) and Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro (R). (AFP)

Trump Warns Drug Traffickers to 'Beware' After U.S. Military Strike Obliterates Venezuelan Narco-Terrorist Boat

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The flags of Türkiye and Syria on the Palace of Justice in Afrin, Western Kurdistan. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Systematic "Arabization": Syria Removes Kurdish Judges, Staff from Afrin Courts in Sweeping Decree

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Opponents (right) and proponents (left) of the amended personal status law in Baghdad. (Photos: AFP)

Amended Iraqi Personal Status Law Victimizes Children, Ignites Fierce Opposition

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Aerial view of villages in Kirkuk’s Shwan District. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Increased ISIS Presence Reported Along Kirkuk Border

11:55

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

'President Trump Has Been Clear: Iran Must Stop Sponsoring Terror,' Says U.S. Treasury Secretary

10:43

The photo shows Ukrainian soldiers engaged on the battlefield during clashes. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Russia Blames Zelensky and European Nations for Stalling Ukraine Peace Efforts

10:23

Kurdistan24’s Dilovan Emadaldin (L) alongside traditional Kurdish coffee brewing (R). (Photo: Kurdistan24)

'Bêkes' Coffee Brand Launched by Kurdish Family in Britain, Serving Culture with Every Cup

09:31

Iraq’s National Security Advisor, Qasim al-Araji. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Iraq Postpones Contentious PMF Bill Amid U.S. Warnings and Internal Divisions

02 09 - 2025

23:12

Turkish Nationalist Movement Party's (MHP) leader Devlet Bahceli (Photo: AFP)

Bahçeli: “No One Can Break the Bond Between Kurds and Turks”

22:10

Faisal Youssef, KNCS's spokesperson. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

KNCS Spokesperson to Kurdistan24: “Kurds Seek Partnership in Syria, Not Partition”

21:45

U.S. Sanctions Iraqi Businessman's Multi-Million Dollar Oil Smuggling Network for Iran

21:18

KRG Delegation, Iraqi Oil Ministry Discuss Outstanding Disputes in Baghdad

19:27

Iranian security chief Ali Larijani. (Photo: Tasnim)

Iran says open to US nuclear talks, rejects missile curbs

18:57

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (right) during his meeting with Admiral Brad Cooper, the newly appointed Commander of the CENTCOM, Sept. 2, 2025. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

PM Barzani, New CENTCOM Commander Discuss Security, Peshmerga Reform

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Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani (right) walking with Admiral Charles Bradford “Brad” Cooper II, Commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), Sept. 2, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan Region Presidency)

Kurdistan Region President, U.S. CENTCOM Commander Discuss Security and Anti-ISIS Cooperation