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14 01 - 2026

19:20

US Senators Warn Syria Against Rights Abuses, Threaten Response Over Kurdish Allies

18:20

Members of Jordan's Muslim Brotherhood group demonstrate against Israel's separation barrier, 2004. (Photo: AFP)

Saudi Arabia Welcomes US Designation of Muslim Brotherhood Branches as Terrorist Groups

17:21

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (right) during his meeting with French Ambassador to Iraq Patrick Durel, Jan. 14, 2026. (Photo: KRG)

PM Barzani, French Ambassador Discuss Iraq’s Political Developments and Regional Situation

16:49

The meeting of the KRG Council of Ministers, Jan. 14, 2026. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

KRG Council of Ministers Holds First 2026 Meeting, Presses Baghdad on Salary Payments and Budget Rights

16:36

Shaswar Abdulwahid, leader of the opposition New Generation Movement (NGM). (Photo: NGM)

New Generation Leader Shaswar Abdulwahid Released on Bail After Six Months in Detention

15:42

President Masoud Barzani (R), Patrick Durel, the French Ambassador to Baghdad (L). (Photo: Barzani HQ)

French Ambassador to Baghdad Commends President Barzani’s Role in De-escalating Tensions in Syria

12:42

Military reinforcements from the Syrian Arab Army heading from Latakia Governorate towards the Deir Hafer front in the eastern Aleppo countryside. (Photo: Handed to Kurdistan24)

Escalation in Motion: Syrian Army Redeploys, Igniting Fresh Aleppo Fighting

11:22

Image from the theatrical production An Unforgettable Night, at Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

'An Unforgettable Night' to Take the Stage in Sulaimani After Acclaimed festival Run

11:10

Haji Omaran international border crossing, between the Kurdistan Region and Iran. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Heavy snowfall limits Movement at Haji Omaran Border Crossing as Authorities Affirm Full Preparedness

10:33

A picture showing the scene of the incident. (Photo: Circulating on social media)

Crane Collapse at Thai Rail Construction Site Derails Passenger Train, Killing 22

09:47

Behind Closed Doors: Kurdish Official Sees Regional Deals Threatening Kurds in Western Kurdistan

09:12

DEM Party Member of the Turkish Parliament Dilan Ayan. (Photo: DEM Party)

Why a Turkish Opposition MP Says Peace is Impossible Right Now

08:43

One of Rustam Aghala's paintings. (Photo: Handed to Kurdistan24)

"Homeland-Art": How Rustam Aghala Weaves Kurdish Myth into Modern Form

08:12

Barzani Charity Foundation Warns of Worsening Humanitarian and Psychological Crisis for Aleppo’s Displaced

13 01 - 2026

23:42

CENTCOM Commander Warns Against Escalation in Aleppo, Calls for Protection of Civilians and Critical Infrastructure

23:16

A missile is fired from a vessel during Iranian navy drill in the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean, Aug. 21, 2025. (AP)

IRGC: We will have a decisive response to any attack

22:51

Baghdad International Airport. (Photo: Iraqi Ministry of Transport)

Iraqi Transport Ministry Denies Suspension of Flights to Iran

22:43

Muslim Brotherhood spiritual leader, Mohammed Badie waves from a defendants cage in a makeshift courtroom at the national police academy, Cairo, Egypt, May 16, 2015. (AP)

Egypt Welcomes US Designation of Muslim Brotherhood Branches as Terrorist Organizations

21:26

The headquarters of the KRG Council of Ministers. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

KRG Council of Ministers to Discuss 2026 Budget and Oil Export Agreement Implementation

20:38

The Greek-flagged oil tanker MV Sounion is towed while ablaze following an attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, Sept. 16, 2024. (AP)

Drones Strike Greek-Owned Oil Tankers in Black Sea Amid Regional Tensions

20:15

US Designates Muslim Brotherhood Chapters as Terrorist Groups

19:50

Aleppo’s displaced Kurds line up to receive assistance from the Barzani Charity Foundation (BCF) in Afrin, Syria. (Photo: BCF)

Barzani Charity Reports Mass Displacement from Aleppo Neighborhoods Amid Winter Crisis

19:15

Elham Ahmad, Co-chair of the Department of Foreign Relations for the DAANES. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

Elham Ahmad Calls for Guarantees and International Action Amid Escalation in Aleppo

18:19

Germany's federal prosecution office in Karlsruhe, southwestern Germany. (German Gov.)

Germany charges two Ukrainians over alleged Russian-ordered parcel bomb plot

17:30

President Masoud Barzani (right) during his meeting with U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Joshua Harris, Jan. 13, 2025. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

President Masoud Barzani, US Chargé d’Affaires Discuss Iraq’s Political Process and Regional Developments

17:29

A sign of the World Economic Forum (WEF) with mountains as background during the WEF annual meeting, in the Alpine resort of Davos, Jan. 20, 2025. (AFP)

Trump to attend Davos with record US delegation, World Economic Forum says

17:17

A view shows traditional Greenlandic houses in Nuuk, Greenland, Sept. 23, 2025. (AFP)

Denmark, Greenland to hold high-stakes talks with US leadership amid renewed Greenland debate

17:07

SDF Reports Overnight Attack in Eastern Deir ez-Zor, No Casualties

16:33

Sheikh Hikmat Hijri, the spiritual leader of Syria’s Druze community. (Photo: Ynetnews)

Druze Spiritual Leader Accuses Syrian Rulers of Genocide, Calls for Independent Region in Sweida

15:28

Families hug as they welcome the arrival of Kurdish fighters bused out of the northern city of Aleppo following a ceasefire, to the Kurdish-controlled city of Qamishli on Jan. 11, 2026. (AFP)

Kurdistan24: Aleppo’s Kurdish Neighborhoods Clashes Leave 216 Dead, Over 260 Missing

15:10

PM Masrour Barzani (R) and the U.S. Chargé d'Affaires Joshua Harris (L). (Photo: KRG)

KRG PM Barzani, U.S. Chargé d'Affaires Discuss Government Formation and Federal Salary Transfers

14:49

A Syrian security officer stands next to munition strewn on the ground following days of fighting between SDF and Syrian forces.

Syrian Army Declares Eastern Aleppo a Military Zone as Tensions Escalate with SDF

14:45

Mala Bakhtiyar is pictured speaking as a conference. (Photo: Archive)

Mala Bakhtiyar Excluded from Iraq’s Presidential Race

13:39

The flags of European Union and Iran. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Call Made to Expel Iranian Ambassadors from the EU; UN Voices Concern

13:04

Gate of Erbil International Airport. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Erbil-Tehran Flights Continue Without Suspension, EIA Director Says

12:56

The photo shows the aftermath of the clashes in Sulaimani Aug. 23, 2025. (Photo: Archive)

Sulaimani Security Releases 17 Detainees Linked to Lalezar Clash Citing Lack of Evidence

12:43

A snow covered region in Duhok province. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan Region Meteorology Directorate Forecasts Snowfall in City Centers

12:30

U.S. President Donald Trump. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

White House: All Options Against Iran Are on the Table

12:29

KRG Minister of Education Alan Hama Saeed. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

KRG Expands ‘My School’ Digital Platform to Include Middle School Students

11:51

Members of Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) are seen in this photo. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Iraq's Hezbollah: We Will Confront Any Aggression Committed Against Iran

11:43

Opposition presidential hopeful Maria Corina Machado. (AP)

Trump Set to Meet Venezuela’s Machado as U.S. Reassesses Relations With Interim Authority

11:36

Kurdistan24's anchor Shivan Zirak (L), Sheikh Murshid Khaznawi, a well-known religious figure (R). (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Sheikh Murshid Khaznawi Praises President Barzani's Message, Urges Wisdom Amid Aleppo Tensions

10:24

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. (AFP)

Mexican President Turns Down Trump’s Offer of U.S. Military Intervention Against Cartels

10:13

Ribal Refet Assad, cousin of the ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Bashar al-Assad's Cousin: Actions in Aleppo’s Kurdish Neighborhoods are Catastrophic

08:54

A map showing the location of Greenland. (BBC)

Germany Downplays Risk of US Military Move on Greenland Despite Trump Remarks

08:10

United Nations peacekeepers with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), on Jan. 8, 2026. (AFP)

UNIFIL Says Israeli Tank Fire Targeted Peacekeepers in Southern Lebanon

12 01 - 2026

21:09

President Masoud Barzani receives an Amedspor jersey bearing his name from club president Nahit Eren, Jan. 12, 2026. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

President Masoud Barzani Highlights Role of Sports in Promoting Peace During Meeting with Amedspor Delegation

20:30

An anti-personnel landmine in the Kurdistan Region. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Erbil Clears Nearly 801,000 Square Meters of Mine-Contaminated Land in 2025

18:07

President Masoud Barzani. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

President Masoud Barzani Condemns Hate Campaign Targeting Syrian Arabs in Kurdistan Region

17:41

SDF Denies Troop Buildup Near Maskanah, Warns Against Escalation Amid Regional Tensions

16:30

Akre rice and tahini shipped to the UK. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdish Rice and Tahini Shipped to UK as Akre Exports Build on Recent Agricultural Gains

15:58

Elham Ahmad, the Co-chair of the Department of Foreign Relations of the DAANES Region. (AFP)

Elham Ahmad Calls for International Inquiry Into Detentions in Aleppo

15:31

Syrian forces guard detained Kurds after clashes in Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsud and Ashrafiyeh districts, Jan. 10, 2026. (AFP)

Rights Group Cites Mass Detentions in Aleppo; Civil Organizations in Diyarbakir Call for Turkish Mediation

15:18

Young students and parents participate at the opening of Kurdistan School in Leuven, Belgium. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

First Kurdish Primary School Opens in Belgium to Preserve Language and Cultural Identity

15:01

An electronic store owner in Erbil's bazaar, Jan. 12, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Iraq’s New Trade Rules and Environmental Lapses Deepen Economic and Public Health Strain

13:59

Nuxsha Nasih, Governor of Halabja, speaking with Kurdistan24 during the rally. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Halabja Governor Leads Rally Condemning Violence in Aleppo, Urges International Intervention

13:44

PM Masrour Barzani (c) receives an Amedspor jersey bearing his name from club president Nahit Eren (L). (Photo: KRG)

KRG PM Emphasizes Role of Athletics in Promoting Unity During Amedspor Visit

13:02

Abdullah Mohammed was able to start his own business following participating in the KRG-provided vocational courses. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Vocational Training Programs Expanded to Equip Kurdistan’s Young Workforce

12:51

Current Iraqi PM Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. (Photo: AFP)

Sudani Officially Withdraws Candidacy for Next Term as Iraqi Prime Minister

12:38

Photo shows several Syrian government ministries hacked webpages. (Photo: Social Media)

Kurdish Hackers Breach Syrian Government Ministries' Website

11:52

PM Masrour Barzani (R) and Egyptian CG Mahmoud Farouk Youssef (L). (Photo: KRG)

PM Barzani, Egyptian CG Highlight Stronger Ties Following Cairo Visit

11:43

Tourists at a resort in Akre. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Akre Sees Surge in Tourism in 2025, Nearly 500,000 Visitors Recorded

11:30

Sulaimani Court Sends Lahur Sheikh Jangi Case to Erbil Court of Cassation

Sulaimani Court Sends Lahur Sheikh Jangi Case to Erbil Court of Cassation

10:55

Widad Ahmed (27) walks through the clinic in Qaraqosh for exercise. Ahmed lost her right leg after stepping on a mine after fleeing her house in western Mosul, May 8, 2017. (AP)

Legacy of ISIS Explosives Persists in Iraq as Blast Remnants Kill and Injure 11 in One Week

10:21

A grounded Turkish Airline plane. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Major Airlines Cancel Over 100 Flights in Istanbul as Winter Storm Hits Region

09:50

The official flag of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Tishrin Dam in the background. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

SDF Forces on High Alert Following Drone and Artillery Strikes Near Tishrin Dam

09:29

U.S. President Donald Trump. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Trump Calls Himself ‘Acting President of Venezuela’ in Truth Social Post

11 01 - 2026

21:30

The announcement comes amid ongoing efforts to implement a fragile ceasefire that took effect on Oct. 10, halting weeks of intense hostilities between Israel and Hamas. (Photo: AP)

Hamas Signals Dissolution of Gaza Government Under U.S.-Brokered Plan as Ceasefire Holds

20:15

Peshmerga forces conducting joint operation with Iraqi Army, Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo: Peshmerga Ministry)

Peshmerga Forces, Iraqi Army Conduct Joint Operation Near Mount Qarachugh