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16 05 - 2026
17:59
Oil tankers sit at anchor offshore in the Strait of Hormuz (Photo: AP)
Oil tankers sit at anchor offshore in the Strait of Hormuz (Photo: AP)

Iran plans toll mechanism for Hormuz Strait transit, excludes vessels linked to US 'Freedom Project'

17:25
A billboard of the U.S. Iran talks is seen near Serena Hotel, the venue for the U.S. Iran officials meeting, in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 12, 2026. (AP)
A billboard of the U.S. Iran talks is seen near Serena Hotel, the venue for the U.S. Iran officials meeting, in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 12, 2026. (AP)

Pakistan Interior Minister Visits Tehran to Support Stalled Iran-US Peace Talks

16:56
President Masoud Barzani(R) met the Vatican Ambassador to Iraq (Photo: BH)
President Masoud Barzani(R) met the Vatican Ambassador to Iraq (Photo: BH)

President Barzani welcomes Vatican's new ambassador to Iraq, hails Kurdistan's culture of coexistence

15:44
Hamas “military” leader Ezz el-Din al-Haddad. (Photo: Israel Defense Forces)
Hamas “military” leader Ezz el-Din al-Haddad. (Photo: Israel Defense Forces)

Israel Releases New Details on Killing of Hamas Military Wing Commander

14:31
Iraq’s new federal prime minister Ali Falih al-Zaidi. (Photo: Screenshot from his speech)
Iraq’s new federal prime minister Ali Falih al-Zaidi. (Photo: Screenshot from his speech)

Iraq’s New Prime Minister Promises ‘Real National Partnership’ And Comprehensive Reform Agenda

13:40
Bardarash district. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
Bardarash district. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

KRG Nears Completion of ‘Runaki’ Project in Bardarash

11:59
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives at Kazan International Airport for the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024. (AP)
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives at Kazan International Airport for the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024. (AP)

Iranian President Thanks Pope Leo XIV for Stance Against US-Israeli Attacks

11:03
Iraq’s new federal prime minister Ali Falih al-Zaidi. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
Iraq’s new federal prime minister Ali Falih al-Zaidi. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Iraq’s New Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi Formally Begins Duties in Baghdad Ceremony

10:29
ECO IRAQ Observatory's logo. (Photo: Observatory's Facebook page)
ECO IRAQ Observatory's logo. (Photo: Observatory's Facebook page)

New Iraqi Government Faces Mounting Fiscal Pressure as Eco Iraq Outlines Crisis Solutions

09:46
Tülay Hatimoğulları, co-chair of DEM Party. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
Tülay Hatimoğulları, co-chair of DEM Party. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Peace Process Moves Slowly as DEM Party Acknowledges Qandil Meetings Between MIT And PKK

09:06
U.S. president Donald Trump. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
U.S. president Donald Trump. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Trump Announces Killing of ISIS Second-In-Command

08:46
FBI photo of Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi arriving in the U.S. after being taken into custody overseas to face terrorism-related charges in New York. (Photo: FBI New York)
FBI photo of Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi arriving in the U.S. after being taken into custody overseas to face terrorism-related charges in New York. (Photo: FBI New York)

US Arrests Senior Iraqi Militia Commander Over Alleged International Terror Plot

08:17
Children playfully run away from a fumigation machine used in a displaced camp in Maiduguri on April 15, 2020. (AFP)
Children playfully run away from a fumigation machine used in a displaced camp in Maiduguri on April 15, 2020. (AFP)

Mass School Abduction Reported In Nigeria’s Borno State

15 05 - 2026
23:40
Hisham al-Rikabi, director of the media office of the head of the State of Law Coalition. (Photo: Al-Rikabi's X)
Hisham al-Rikabi, director of the media office of the head of the State of Law Coalition. (Photo: Al-Rikabi's X)

State Of Law Alliance Accuses Parliament Speaker of Violations During Iraq Cabinet Vote

23:12
The meeting of the Coordination Framework, April 27, 2026. (Photo: INA)
The meeting of the Coordination Framework, April 27, 2026. (Photo: INA)

Iraq’s Shia Power Bloc Fractures Into Two Rival Camps Ahead of Cabinet Vote

22:45
Deputy Special Envoy for Syria Claudio Cordone. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
Deputy Special Envoy for Syria Claudio Cordone. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

UN Envoy Highlights Kurdish Representation SDF Integration And Kurdish IDPs At Security Council

21:56
Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky (Photo: AP)
Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky (Photo: AP)

Zelenskiy Warns Russia May Be Considering Attack From Belarus Toward Ukraine or NATO Territory

21:54
Mohammed Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi (right), pictured here with late Iranian Gen. Qasem Soleimani. (Photo: DOJ)
Mohammed Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi (right), pictured here with late Iranian Gen. Qasem Soleimani. (Photo: DOJ)

Iraqi Militia Commander Charged in Alleged Plot Targeting Jewish Sites in U.S.

21:47
United States hosted two days of highly-productive talks between Israel and Lebanon. (Photo: Tommy Pigutt's  official X account)
United States hosted two days of highly-productive talks between Israel and Lebanon. (Photo: Tommy Pigutt's official X account)

US hosts Israel-Lebanon talks, extends ceasefire as peace negotiations advance

18:48
Russian President Vladimir Putin (R), and Iraq’s newly appointed Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi (L). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
Russian President Vladimir Putin (R), and Iraq’s newly appointed Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi (L). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Putin Tells Iraq’s New PM, Russia Seeks Deeper Ties with Iraq

18:18
Iran’s parliamentary spokesperson for national security and defense, Ebrahim Rezaei. (Photo: INA)
Iran’s parliamentary spokesperson for national security and defense, Ebrahim Rezaei. (Photo: INA)

Kurdistan24 Exclusive: Iran’s Parliamentary Spokesperson Warns of Renewed War Threat

18:02
US President Donald Trump makes a speech as he attends a state banquet with China's President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026. (AFP)
US President Donald Trump makes a speech as he attends a state banquet with China's President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026. (AFP)

Trump Says Xi Responded ‘Very Positively’ to Potential U.S.-China-Russia Nuclear Deal

16:24
Kurdistan Democratic Party's logo. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
Kurdistan Democratic Party's logo. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

KDP Parliamentary Bloc Congratulates Iraq’s New Prime Minister

16:05
Daye Altun, whose title translates to "Mother" in Kurdish. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
Daye Altun, whose title translates to "Mother" in Kurdish. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdish Oral Tradition Lives Through Daye Altun's Poetry and Memories

15:16
Iranian director Asghar Farhadi. (AFP)
Iranian director Asghar Farhadi. (AFP)

Cannes Festival Spotlight Turns to Iran After Farhadi's Remarks

14:28
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (AP/ Graphics: Kurdistan24)
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (AP/ Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Araghchi Says Iran Opposes Nuclear Weapons, Pledges Hormuz Security

13:29
An apartment building in Ryazan damaged during a Ukrainian drone attack on May 15, 2026. (Photo: The Moscow Times)
An apartment building in Ryazan damaged during a Ukrainian drone attack on May 15, 2026. (Photo: The Moscow Times)

Ukraine Drone Strike Hits Major Russian Oil Refinery

12:44
This AI-generated image recaptures a famous photo of a girl in a classroom learning Kurdish language. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)
This AI-generated image recaptures a famous photo of a girl in a classroom learning Kurdish language. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Kurdish Language Day: A Testament to Resilience in the Face of Linguistic Suppression

11:54
US President Donald Trump (R) shakes hands with China's President Xi Jinping. (Photo: AFP/Graphics: Kurdistan24)
US President Donald Trump (R) shakes hands with China's President Xi Jinping. (Photo: AFP/Graphics: Kurdistan24)

U.S.-China Summit Centers on Iran, Trade, and Indo-Pacific Tensions

11:04
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. (Photo: AFP/ Graphics: Kurdistan24)
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. (Photo: AFP/ Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Rubio Highlights U.S.-China Agreement on Hormuz Shipping Security

10:08
An oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz with a map of the region in the background. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)
An oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz with a map of the region in the background. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

CENTCOM Says U.S. Forces Redirected 72 Ships in Iran Blockade

09:19
The photo shows members of the Iraqi Parliament during a voting session, Baghdad, Iraq. (Iraqi Parliament Media Office via AP)
The photo shows members of the Iraqi Parliament during a voting session, Baghdad, Iraq. (Iraqi Parliament Media Office via AP)

Azm Alliance Demands Review After Iraqi Cabinet Disputes

14 05 - 2026
23:34
President Masoud Barzani (right) and newly elected Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)
President Masoud Barzani (right) and newly elected Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

President Masoud Barzani Congratulates Iraq’s New PM Ali Al-Zaidi

22:45
Tom Barrack, the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Türkiye and Special Envoy for Syria. (Photo: AFP)
Tom Barrack, the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Türkiye and Special Envoy for Syria. (Photo: AFP)

Tom Barrack Congratulates Iraq’s New PM, Pledges Cooperation on Stability and Counterterrorism

21:59
Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (right) and newly elected Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi. (Photo: KRG)
Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (right) and newly elected Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi. (Photo: KRG)

PM Barzani, Iraqi PM Al-Zaidi Discuss Erbil-Baghdad Relations During Phone Call

20:58
Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (right) during his meeting with Iraq's newly-elected Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)
Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (right) during his meeting with Iraq's newly-elected Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

PM Barzani Congratulates PM Al-Zaidi on Confidence Vote, Calls for Stability and Stronger Erbil–Baghdad Relations

20:24
The newly elected Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih al-Zaidi. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)
The newly elected Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih al-Zaidi. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

Iraqi PM al-Zaidi: Confidence Vote Is a Commitment to Stability, Justice and a Dignified Life for Iraqis

19:11
Inside the Iraqi parliament building. (Photo: INA)
Inside the Iraqi parliament building. (Photo: INA)

Iraqi Parliament Approves Government Program and 14-Minister Cabinet Before Postponing Remaining Votes

17:55
Inside the Iraqi parliament building. (Photo: INA)
Inside the Iraqi parliament building. (Photo: INA)

Iraqi Blocs Announce Cabinet Nominees as Talks Continue Over Key Ministries

17:26
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani. (Photo: Kurdistan Region Presidency)
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani. (Photo: Kurdistan Region Presidency)

Kurdistan Region President Welcomes Death Sentence for Ajaj al-Tikriti, Calls Verdict Victory for Justice

15:24
Ajaj Ahmed Hardan al-Tikriti's picture standing in the court. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
Ajaj Ahmed Hardan al-Tikriti's picture standing in the court. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Iraqi High Criminal Court Reveals New Details in Butcher of Nugra Salman Genocide Ruling

15:10
China's President Xi Jinping (R) and US President Donald Trump shake hands as they attend a state banquet at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, May 14, 2026.
China's President Xi Jinping (R) and US President Donald Trump shake hands as they attend a state banquet at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, May 14, 2026.

Trump, Xi Agree Iran ‘Can Never Have a Nuclear Weapon’ During Beijing Summit

14:05
One of the Bridge projects in the Kurdistan region. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
One of the Bridge projects in the Kurdistan region. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Roads, Bridges, and Urban Streets: How the KRG's Ninth Cabinet Is Rebuilding the Kurdistan Region

12:19
Ajaj Ahmad Hardan al-Tikriti. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
Ajaj Ahmad Hardan al-Tikriti. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Death Sentence Issued Against ‘Butcher of Nugra Salman’ Accused in Anfal Atrocities

11:52
Engineer Hallgurd Wali, director of the Soran 40-Meter Road Project. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
Engineer Hallgurd Wali, director of the Soran 40-Meter Road Project. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan Region Accelerates Strategic Shaqlawa-Qandil Road Upgrade Through Soran

11:51
Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, speaking at Soran’s elevated Bridge inauguration ceremony, May 14, 2026. (Kurdistan24)
Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, speaking at Soran’s elevated Bridge inauguration ceremony, May 14, 2026. (Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan Prime Minister Inaugurates Soran’s Landmark Bridge and 40-Meter Dual-Carriageway

10:53
A cargo ship is pictured off coast city of Fujairah, in the Strait of Hormuz in the northern Emirate on February 25, 2026.
A cargo ship is pictured off coast city of Fujairah, in the Strait of Hormuz in the northern Emirate on February 25, 2026.

Ship Seized Near UAE Coast and Redirected Toward Iranian Waters, UK Agency Says

10:07
Ajaj Ahmad Hardan al-Tikriti. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
Ajaj Ahmad Hardan al-Tikriti. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Second Hearing Opens for Ajaj al-Tikriti, Accused of Atrocities During Saddam’s Anfal Offensive

09:51
Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Prime Minister Barzani to Inaugurate Soran’s Strategic 40-Meter Dual-Carriageway Bridge

09:24
Erbil-Soran Dual-Carriageway. (Photo: Handed to Kurdistan24)
Erbil-Soran Dual-Carriageway. (Photo: Handed to Kurdistan24)

Safer and Faster Travel as Kurdistan Region Expands New Dual-Carriageway Network

08:56
Vice President JD Vance speaks to the media from the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP)
Vice President JD Vance speaks to the media from the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP)

Between ‘Succession Jokes’ and Iran Diplomacy, JD Vance Reveals White House Discussions

08:40
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu applauds before a lunch in the State Dining Room of the White House after a signing ceremony for the Abraham Accords, Sept. 15, 2020, in Washington. (AP)
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu applauds before a lunch in the State Dining Room of the White House after a signing ceremony for the Abraham Accords, Sept. 15, 2020, in Washington. (AP)

UAE Denies Reports of Secret Netanyahu Visit During Iran War

13 05 - 2026
23:10
Ajaj Ahmad Hardan al-Tikriti. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)
Ajaj Ahmad Hardan al-Tikriti. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

Second Trial Session of Ajaj al-Tikriti Set for Thursday in Baghdad

22:31
A digital visualization depicting a Microscopic view of virus particles and cellular. (Photo: Magmific)
A digital visualization depicting a Microscopic view of virus particles and cellular. (Photo: Magmific)

Hantavirus Explained: How The Virus Spreads and Why Kurdistan Issued a Warning

21:17
KDP's Member of the Politburo, Hemin Hawrami. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
KDP's Member of the Politburo, Hemin Hawrami. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

KDP Official Warns Iraq’s Political System Nearing Collapse Amid Unimplemented Agreements

21:15
Ghazal Saif. (Photo: Submitted to Kurdistan24)
Ghazal Saif. (Photo: Submitted to Kurdistan24)

Four-Year-Old Girl Dies in Baghdad After Abduction and Assault Sparks Nationwide Outrage

20:28
The logo of CENTCOM. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)
The logo of CENTCOM. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

CENTCOM Says U.S. Naval Operations Have Redirected Over 60 Ships Amid Iran Tensions

19:50
Kurdish designer Lara Dizeyee. (Photo: Submitted to Kurdistan24)
Kurdish designer Lara Dizeyee. (Photo: Submitted to Kurdistan24)

Kurdish Designer Lara Dizeyee to Showcase Modern Kurdish Couture at Cannes Film Festival

18:37
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright testifies before a Senate Committee on Armed Services Committee, in Washington, DC, on May 13, 2026. (Photo: AFP)
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright testifies before a Senate Committee on Armed Services Committee, in Washington, DC, on May 13, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

US Energy Secretary Warns Iran ‘Frighteningly Close’ to Weapons-Grade Uranium

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