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President Barzani Receives Chinese Consul General in Erbil

16 09 - 2026

18:13

President Barzani Receives Chinese Consul General in Erbil

President Barzani Receives Chinese Consul General in Erbil

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President Masoud Barzani (right) during his meeting with Italian Ambassador to Iraq Niccolò Fontana, Sept. 16, 2026. (Photo: Barzani Headquarters)

President Barzani, Italian Ambassador Discuss Strengthening Ties, Regional Challenges

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Strasbourg, eastern France on Sep. 16, 2026. (AFP)

EU Chief Proposes Security Council With UK, Ukraine

16:56

An aerial view of an industrial processing facility and grain storage silos in Zakho, Kurdistan Region. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Nine New Factories Set to Open in Zakho, Kurdistan

16:30

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (right) during his meeting with Thailand’s Ambassador to Jordan and Iraq Jirapon Jirampaikool, Sept. 16, 2026. (Photo: KRG)

Thailand, Kurdistan Region Discuss Expanding Trade and Hospitality Ties

16:18

Kurdistan Regional Government spokesperson, Peshawa Hawramani. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

KRG Rejects Baghdad's Population Ratio Decision

15:31

Iraqi lawmaker Baha al-Din Noor Mohammed Hussein, known as Baha Nouri. (Photo: Nouri's media account)

Iraqi MP Baha Nouri Sentenced to Seven Years Over Unlawful Gains

13:08

KRG Condemns Attempt to Target Mecca, Voices Solidarity With Saudi Arabia

12:45

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani chairs a Council of Ministers meeting in Erbil, with Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani and senior officials in attendance, Sept. 16, 2026. (Photo: KRG)

KRG Delegation to Brief Council of Ministers on Baghdad Talks, 2027 Budget

11:40

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

Atrushi Says Efforts Intensify to Resolve Kurdistan’s Salary and Fuel Issues

10:00

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (R) walking along side Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at Cairo's International airport on Sep. 15, 2026. (AFP)

Saudi, Egypt Call for Red Sea Navigation Security as Houthis Claim F-15 Shootdown

09:35

Dana Gas Cuts Gas Supplies, Reducing Kurdistan Power Generation by 1,000 MW

08:23

Aerial view of the Grand Mosque in Mecca as Muslims perform evening prayers around the Kaaba, May 24, 2026. (Graphic: Kurdistan24))

Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Drone Near Mecca

15 09 - 2026

23:21

Iraq Reaffirms Responsibility for Kurdistan Region Public Employees' Salaries

Iraq Reaffirms Responsibility for Kurdistan Region Public Employees' Salaries

21:34

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (Photo: AP)

Iran FM Says US Losses in War Only 'Tip of the Iceberg'

19:20

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi speaking at the press conference, Sept. 15, 2026. (Photo: INA)

Iraq, Germany Discuss Foreign Forces, Energy and Regional Tensions

19:16

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

KRG's MyAccount Initiative Now Reaches One Million Citizens, Prime Minister Barzani says

18:31

US, Jordan Launch Eager Lion 2026 Military Exercise in Colorado

18:05

Hero Mohtadi, (R), and ihan Brifki (L). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistani Women Shine in Canada and US

17:24

Kurdistan Region Promotes Tourism at Dubai’s Arabian Travel Market

Kurdistan Region Promotes Tourism at Dubai’s Arabian Travel Market

16:44

Kurdistan Foundation Renovates 100 Schools, Reaching More Than 74,000 Students

16:39

This is a locator map for Yemen with its capital, Sanaa. (Photo: AP)

Yemen Fighting Displaces More Than 100,000, UN Says

15:55

Yuval Abraham, left, and Rachel Szor accept the special jury prize during the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 12, 2026. (AP)

Israeli Gaza Documentary 'NAZA' Sparks Backlash After Venice Award

15:02

This aerial photo shows the building of the Council of Ministers in Erbil. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

KRG Cabinet to Discuss New School Year and 2027 Iraqi Budget

14:51

Muslim worshippers gather around the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. (Graphic: Kurdistan24))

Saudi Arabia Issues Brief Attack Alerts for Mecca as Houthi Strikes Intensify

14:35

Photo shows a sheet of uncut $100 bills, Sept. 24, 2014. (AP)

Iraqi PM Adviser Denies US Plans to Halt Dollar Shipments

14:25

US Sanctions Russia's Second Largest Bank for Helping Iran Evade Sanctions

14:05

US President Donald Trump. (AFP)

Trump Dismisses AI Extinction Fears as 'Hoax'

13:57

Front view of Kremlin Palace (Kurdistan 24)

Kremlin: Russian Gas to Europe Possible If Moscow's Interests Are Met

13:45

This photograph shows Israeli drones carrying explosives over al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon on September 8, 2026. (AFP)

US Ambassador Visits Lebanese Village Recently Brought Under Army Control

12:34

Poland's FM Radoslaw Sikorski (L) addresses the media next to Ukraine's FM Andriy Sybiga (R) as they take part in a joint briefing in Kyiv on Sept. 13, 2026. (AFP)

Polish FM Says NATO Could Defeat Russia Quickly if Moscow Attacked

12:28

Kurdish Artist, Nergiz Aziz (Kurdistan 24)

Kurdish Musician Launches "World Music Circle" to Bridge Cultures Through Sound

12:01

Young students wearing school uniforms in an Iraqi school. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Iraq Delays School Year to Oct. 11 as Extreme Heat Persists

11:39

Seal of the Department of Treasury (Kurdistan 24)

Bessent Calls on Global Whistleblowers to Expose Iran's Financial Networks

11:38

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi. (AFP)

Iraqi Prime Minister Begins Official Visit to Berlin

11:34

A man wearing a face mask rides a bicycle during a heavy dust storm in Najaf, Iraq, Monday, May 18, 2026. (AP)

Kurdistan Region Forecasts Cooler Temperatures as Dust Builds Across Iraq

10:47

NATO Jets Flying Over the Seas on a Mission (Kurdistan 24)

NATO Shoots Down Drone Over Lithuania After Belarus Incursion

10:44

Supporters of Iraqi Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr wave Iraqi flags during an anti-war demonstration in Baghdad's Tahrir Square on April 4, 2026. (AFP)

Baghdad Sees 11 Separate Protests Over Unpaid Salaries, Services and Compensation

10:04

The Department of Justice (Kurdistan 24)

Iran Laundered $1.5 Billion in Oil Money Through Chinese Crypto Network, DOJ Says

09:23

Photo shows the Tahrir Square in Baghdad. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Iraq Seeks Interpol Help to Extradite Fugitive Corruption Suspects

09:08

over view Fuel Ship Tanker Moving through sea waters (Kurdistan 24)

Satellite Images Show Supertanker Traffic Flowing Both Ways Through Hormuz

09:07

A satellite image shows a pumping station along Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline near Medina on Sept. 13, 2026, after a Houthi attack caused significant damage. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia Vows Firm Response After Houthi Attacks Wound 13 Civilians

08:43

Christians installing a cross upon a newly renovated church. (Photo and Graphics: Kurdistan24)

KRG Officials Emphasize Coexistence as Core of Kurdistan Region

08:30

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi during his visit to Cairo, Egypt, June 21, 2022. (State Media)

Sisi to Meet Saudi Crown Prince as Houthi Threat Puts Pressure on Red Sea Shipping

14 09 - 2026

23:15

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi during his meeting with the heads and representatives of prominent French companies, Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo: INA)

Iraq Plans to Double Crude Oil Production Capacity to 10 million bpd

22:36

Seyed Qader Hedayati and the cover of Gabor. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

Kurdish Novel ‘Gabor’ Enters Western Bookstores

20:44

US Reiterates Support for Al-Zaidi, Says Iraq Troop Withdrawal Remains on Track

US Reiterates Support for Al-Zaidi, Says Iraq Troop Withdrawal Remains on Track

19:00

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi (left) shaking hands with French President Emmanuel Macron, Sept. 14, 2026. (Photo: INA)

Iraq, France Sign Six Agreements on Defense, Energy and Development

18:00

Vice President JD Vance talks to reporters before he boards Air Force Two on September 14, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. (Photo: AFP)

US Has Held Direct Talks With Houthis to Manage Yemen Crisis, Vance Says

16:43

The fossil that was discovered near Erbil’s Rawanduz district. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Rare Fossil Discovered Near Erbil Estimated to Be Up to 145 Million Years Old

15:36

French President Emmanuel Macron (R) welcomes Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi (L). (Photo: AFP)

Macron Receives Iraqi Prime Minister al-Zaidi at Élysée Palace

15:02

Photo shows people shop in the main market in Najaf, Iraq, Feb. 13, 2020. (AP)

Iraqi Butcher Jailed 10 Years for Selling Pork as Beef in Najaf

14:41

President Masoud Barzani, R, US Chargé d’Affaires to Iraq Steven Fagin, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Sep. 14, 2026. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

President Barzani Meets US Chargé d’Affaires, Discusses Iraq Security and Regional Stability

14:35

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright speaks during the Board of Governor’s Meeting of the IAEA's HQ in Vienna, Austria on Sept. 14, 2026. (AFP)

US Defends Blocking Iran Nuclear Chief From IAEA Meeting

13:49

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (R) and US Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Steven Fagin (L). (Photo: KRG)

Prime Minister Barzani Receives US Embassy Chargé d'Affaires in Erbil

13:16

Photo depicts a part of a U.S. $100 bill, Feb. 2, 2015. (AP)

U.S. Warns Iraq: Disarm Militias by Sept. 30 or Dollar Transfers Stop

12:59

The Official Poster of The Portobello Film Festival in London (PFF)

London Hosts Special Kurdish Cinema Night With 17 Films

12:41

French President Emmanuel Macron (L) greets Finland's President Alexander Stubb (R) upon his arrival at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Sep. 10, 2026. (AFP)

Finland Joins French Nuclear Deterrence Initiative as Europe Reinforces Security Against Russia

12:19

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi (Kurdistan 24)

IAEA Chief Extends Hand to Iran, Pledges to Consider Security Concerns if Tehran Resumes Cooperation

12:11

This photo illustrates different classes of workforce in Kurdistan Region. (Photo: Kurdistan24/AI)

KRG Labor Reforms Bring 350,000 Workers Into Social Security System

11:32

A fighter loyal to the Houthi authorities, brandishes his weapon during a rally to recruit more fighters, in Sanaa on Sept. 10, 2026. (AFP)

Houthis Say They Struck Saudi King Khalid Air Base With Missiles, Drones

11:03

Zargwezala town in the Sirwan district of Sulaimani province, which was struck by three missiles on Sep. 14, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Five Missiles Strike Areas in Kurdistan Region, No Casualties Reported

10:47

Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization Mohammad Eslami. (AFP)

Iran Nuclear Chief's IAEA Attendance in Doubt Over UN Travel Ban

10:22

Genta Koja (front C) celebrates with his supporters after reports projected his victory in the Okinawa gubernatorial election in Naha, Okinawa prefecture on Sep. 13, 2026. (AFP)

Japan Ruling Party-Backed Candidate Wins Okinawa Vote, Boosting US Base Relocation Plan

10:17

Photo Of Raad Al-anbagi (R), Former Iraqi Intelligence officer (Kurdistan 24)

Former Saddam Intelligence Officer Arrested in Michigan

10:08

Firefighters spraying water at a train carriage damaged by a drone strike near the border with Poland, Sept. 13, 2026. (AFP)

Russian Drone Hits Train After Boris Johnson Leaves Ukraine Border Station

09:33

An injured person receiving treatment at a hospital in Basra. (Photo: Iraqi Media)

Ammonia Leak at Basra Fertilizer Plant Kills Two, Injures 114

08:45

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft. (DVIDS)

US Airman Recounts 50 Hours Behind Enemy Lines After Iran Shootdown

08:30

Vessels transit the Hormuz Strait off the coast of Iran's southern port city of Bandar Abbas on September 7, 2026. (AFP)

Oman Postpones Iran-Gulf Meeting on Strait of Hormuz

13 09 - 2026

23:24

The head of Iraq’s Security Media Cell, Lieutenant General Saad Maan, speaking to Kurdistan24, Sept. 13, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Iraq Security Media Cell Chief Says Iraqi Territory Used in Attacks on Saudi Arabia

22:53

Engineer Pola Khalifa, director of engineering at the KRG Ministry of Health. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

KRG Health Ministry Says 21 of 31 Hospital Projects Completed

21:21

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Fidan Says Erdogan to Visit Syria Soon, Urges Swift SDF Integration

20:50

An Iraqi oil field. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Iraq Signs Technical Consultancy Agreement with Chevron for West Qurna-2 Oilfield

20:15

The map of Saudi Arabia and Yemen. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

Saudi Arabia Strikes Yemen’s Saada as Houthi Attacks Intensify

18:43

A photo shows visitors at the Invest Expo 2026 International Exhibition, Sep, 2026. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Invest Expo 2026 Draws More Than 27,000 Visitors, Records 684 Contracts