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04 01 - 2026
23:27
Map highlighting the contested Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyeh neighborhoods in Aleppo. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
Map highlighting the contested Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyeh neighborhoods in Aleppo. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Syrian Democratic Council Says Factions Nominally Linked to Defense Ministry Besiege Kurdish Neighborhoods in Aleppo

23:17
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (C) escorted by DEA agents. (Photo: ABC News)
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (C) escorted by DEA agents. (Photo: ABC News)

Maduro to Appear Before New York Judge After Seizure by US Forces

22:47
Yezidis celebrating Batzmi holiday, Dec. 4, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
Yezidis celebrating Batzmi holiday, Dec. 4, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Yezidis Observe Ancient Batzmi Holiday, Preserving Centuries-Old Religious Traditions

21:17
The President of the united State, Donald Trump. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
The President of the united State, Donald Trump. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Trump Threatens 'Very Big Price' as Venezuelan Military Recognizes New Acting President

21:15
The Russian flag waving in front of the Kremlin in Moscow, July 1, 2018. (Photo: AFP)
The Russian flag waving in front of the Kremlin in Moscow, July 1, 2018. (Photo: AFP)

Moscow Airports Temporarily Closed After Ukrainian Drone Attack

20:20
SDF logo (L), Syrian flag (R). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
SDF logo (L), Syrian flag (R). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Syria Says Talks on Integrating Kurdish forces End Without Tangible Results

19:38
Martyrs' Monument in the Kurdistan Region's Halabja province. (Photo: Submitted to Kurdistan 24)
Martyrs' Monument in the Kurdistan Region's Halabja province. (Photo: Submitted to Kurdistan 24)

Halabja Province Sets Solemn Stage for 38th Anniversary of Darkest Chapter in Kurdish History

19:10
The meeting of the Parliament Speaker Haibet Halbousi (middle) with First Deputy Speaker Adnan Faihan (left) and Second Deputy Speaker Farhad Atrushi, Jan. 4, 2025. (Photo: INA)
The meeting of the Parliament Speaker Haibet Halbousi (middle) with First Deputy Speaker Adnan Faihan (left) and Second Deputy Speaker Farhad Atrushi, Jan. 4, 2025. (Photo: INA)

Iraqi Parliament Leadership Agrees on Legislative Roadmap and Committee Formation

17:59
Patriarch Mar Awa III, Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East worldwide. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
Patriarch Mar Awa III, Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East worldwide. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

‘A Worthy Recognition’: Assyrian Patriarch Praises President Barzani’s Support for Martyrs Monument in Semel

17:05
A picture released by the British Ministry of Defence shows Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft being prepared for take-off on  Jan. 3, 2025. (AFP)
A picture released by the British Ministry of Defence shows Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft being prepared for take-off on Jan. 3, 2025. (AFP)

United Front: UK, France, and Coalition Issue Official Statements on Joint ISIS Strike

16:39
Traffic moves during a sand storm in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on May 1, 2025. (Photo: AFP)
Traffic moves during a sand storm in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on May 1, 2025. (Photo: AFP)

Baghdad Choked by Toxic Air as Pollution Levels Reach Alarming Highs

15:45
An aerial view of Ramadi in Anbar Governorate, Iraq, Jan. 3, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
An aerial view of Ramadi in Anbar Governorate, Iraq, Jan. 3, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Anbar Enters Second Week Without National Power as Generator Prices Surge

15:18
Duhok Governor Ali Tatar, delivering a speech at the event of laying the foundation stone a memorial commemorating Assyrian victims of the 1933 Semel massacre, Jan. 4, 2025. (Kurdistan24)
Duhok Governor Ali Tatar, delivering a speech at the event of laying the foundation stone a memorial commemorating Assyrian victims of the 1933 Semel massacre, Jan. 4, 2025. (Kurdistan24)

Duhok Governor Reaffirms Shared Destiny as Foundation Stone Laid for Assyrian Genocide Memorial

14:43
A video grab from January 3, 2026, released by Aden Independent Channel, shows the moment a strike hitting STC forces in Hadhramaut, amid Saudi-led coalition operations against the UAE-backed group. (AFP)
A video grab from January 3, 2026, released by Aden Independent Channel, shows the moment a strike hitting STC forces in Hadhramaut, amid Saudi-led coalition operations against the UAE-backed group. (AFP)

Dozens Killed as Saudi-Backed Forces Retake Yemen’s Hadramawt from UAE-Backed Separatists

14:21
A solar panel installed on the roof of a residential building in Erbil. (Photo: Kurdistan Chronicle)
A solar panel installed on the roof of a residential building in Erbil. (Photo: Kurdistan Chronicle)

Solar Power in Sulaimani Surpasses 76 Megawatts as Adoption Accelerates

13:50
Shakhawan Abdullah. (Photo: Archive)
Shakhawan Abdullah. (Photo: Archive)

Shakhawan Abdullah Appointed Head of KDP Faction in Baghdad Following Leadership Reshuffle

12:48
Mazloum Abdi, commander of the Kurdish-led and U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces. (AP)
Mazloum Abdi, commander of the Kurdish-led and U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces. (AP)

SDF Commander Arrives in Damascus for Military Integration Talks Under March 10 Accord

12:31
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Iraq Marks Sixth Anniversary of ‘Leaders of Victory’ as PM Sudani Reaffirms Sovereignty Drive

12:13
The Presidential Palace, Salam, in Baghdad. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)
The Presidential Palace, Salam, in Baghdad. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

27 Candidates Registered for Iraqi Presidency with No Kurdish Nominees as Deadline Approaches

12:06
A group of tourists from the Czech Republic are seen inside a traditional teahouse in Soran. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
A group of tourists from the Czech Republic are seen inside a traditional teahouse in Soran. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Foreign Visitors Applaud Infrastructure Improvements Amid Kurdistan Tourism Revival

11:39
The photo shows Dukan lake following the recent days of rain and snowfall. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
The photo shows Dukan lake following the recent days of rain and snowfall. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Dukan Dam Water Levels Surge Following Heavy Snow and Rainfall, Director Reports

11:11
CDC image shows Candida auris; U.S. cases tripled over three years. (AP)
CDC image shows Candida auris; U.S. cases tripled over three years. (AP)

Drug-Resistant Fungus Candida Auris Spreads Globally as Researchers Seek New Treatments

10:33
A Colombian soldier stands guard at the border crossing with Venezuela in Cucuta, Colombia, on January 3, 2026, after US forces captured Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro. (AFP)
A Colombian soldier stands guard at the border crossing with Venezuela in Cucuta, Colombia, on January 3, 2026, after US forces captured Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro. (AFP)

Australia, New Zealand Back International Law After US Seizes Venezuela’s Maduro

10:09
The captured Venezuelan President  Nicolás Maduro. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)
The captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Maduro Detained in New York After U.S. Operation; Trump Signals Role in Venezuelan Leadership

09:27
Houthi supporters dance as they celebrate following the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan to pause the fighting, in Sanaa, Yemen, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (AP)
Houthi supporters dance as they celebrate following the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan to pause the fighting, in Sanaa, Yemen, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (AP)

Houthi Official Warns of ‘Decisive Battle’ Amid Escalating Intra-Coalition Conflict in Southern Yemen

08:48
Buffalo breeder Maryam Salman with her daughter Zainab, harmed by salty water, in Basra marshes, Sept. 13, 2025. (AFP)
Buffalo breeder Maryam Salman with her daughter Zainab, harmed by salty water, in Basra marshes, Sept. 13, 2025. (AFP)

New Report Highlights Legal Challenges and Gender Disparities in Iraq’s Climate Crisis Response

08:47
The UK's Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoons. (Photo: UK's Defense Ministry)
The UK's Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoons. (Photo: UK's Defense Ministry)

UK, France Strike Suspected ISIS Weapons Facility Near Palmyra

03 01 - 2026
23:32
People celebrate at the Bolivar square in Bogota on Jan. 3, 2026, after US forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. (AFP)
People celebrate at the Bolivar square in Bogota on Jan. 3, 2026, after US forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. (AFP)

Global Reactions Split After US Seizes Venezuela’s Maduro as Trump Signals Interim Control

22:54
Security officers and members of the press gather outside Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque following an explosion in the Wadi al-Dahab neighborhood of Homs on December 26, 2025. (AFP)
Security officers and members of the press gather outside Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque following an explosion in the Wadi al-Dahab neighborhood of Homs on December 26, 2025. (AFP)

Unidentified Missile Hits Area Near Mazzeh Military Airport in Damascus

21:25
U.S. President Donald Trump. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)
U.S. President Donald Trump. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Trump Announces U.S. Will “Run” Venezuela After Maduro Captured in Striking Military Operation

21:02
Masrour Barzani, Kurdistan Region Prime Minister. (Graphics: Kurdistan24))
Masrour Barzani, Kurdistan Region Prime Minister. (Graphics: Kurdistan24))

Kurdistan Celebrates Yarsan Festival with Warm Greetings from PM Masrour Barzani

20:21
President Masoud Barzani. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)
President Masoud Barzani. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan to Build Memorial for Assyrian Semel Massacre with Patriarch and President Masoud Barzani in Attendance

19:20
A Peshmerga soldier fires a sniper rifle under the supervision of a CJTF-OIR adviser during advanced training at the Kirkuk Training Center, Jan. 3, 2025. (CJTF-OIR)
A Peshmerga soldier fires a sniper rifle under the supervision of a CJTF-OIR adviser during advanced training at the Kirkuk Training Center, Jan. 3, 2025. (CJTF-OIR)

CJTF-OIR Says Coalition Training Peshmerga Snipers in Kirkuk Training Centre

18:26
Venezuelans living in Chile celebrate in Santiago on Jan. 3, 2026, after US forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. (AFP)
Venezuelans living in Chile celebrate in Santiago on Jan. 3, 2026, after US forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. (AFP)

From Sanctions to Strikes: How U.S. Pressure on Venezuela Culminated in Maduro’s Capture

17:29
Venezuelans living in Chile celebrate in Santiago on January 3, 2026, after US forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro after launching a "large scale strike" on Venezuela. (AFP)
Venezuelans living in Chile celebrate in Santiago on January 3, 2026, after US forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro after launching a "large scale strike" on Venezuela. (AFP)

Russia Condemns U.S. Action in Venezuela as JD Vance Warns Trump “Means What He Says”

15:45
PMF members disinfect Baghdad’s Journalists' Syndicate, Jun. 17, 2020. (AFP)
PMF members disinfect Baghdad’s Journalists' Syndicate, Jun. 17, 2020. (AFP)

Iraq Lacks a Law to Protect Journalists Amid Rising Violations in 2025

15:14
Picture of fire at Fuerte Tiuna, Venezuela's largest military complex, after a series of explosions in Caracas on Jan. 3, 2026. (AFP)
Picture of fire at Fuerte Tiuna, Venezuela's largest military complex, after a series of explosions in Caracas on Jan. 3, 2026. (AFP)

EU Calls for Restraint and Adherence to International Law Following U.S. Operation in Venezuela

15:11
President Masoud Barzani (R), Faiq Zidan, the President of the Supreme Judicial Council of Iraq (L). (Photo: Barzani HQ)
President Masoud Barzani (R), Faiq Zidan, the President of the Supreme Judicial Council of Iraq (L). (Photo: Barzani HQ)

President Barzani and Faiq Zidan Discuss the Political Situation in Iraq

13:48
Emblem of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). (Photo: Kurdistan24)
Emblem of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). (Photo: Kurdistan24)

KDP Politburo Initiates Push for Consensus Candidate for Iraqi Presidency

13:32
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. (AP)
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. (AP)

Maduro’s Whereabouts Unknown After U.S. Strikes, Venezuela Demands Proof of Life

12:40
Kurdish musicologist and university professor Parang Farazmand. (Photo: Handed to Kurdistan24)
Kurdish musicologist and university professor Parang Farazmand. (Photo: Handed to Kurdistan24)

Humanity and Kurdish identity shape my musical philosophy, says Kurdish Musicologist

12:31
U.S. President Donald Trump. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)
U.S. President Donald Trump. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Trump Announces Capture of Venezuela's Maduro Following Large-Scale Military Strikes

12:07
Muthanna Amin, Kurdish MP from the KIU faction in Iraq's Parliament. (Photo: Archive)
Muthanna Amin, Kurdish MP from the KIU faction in Iraq's Parliament. (Photo: Archive)

KIU Signals Intent to Nominate Muthanna Amin for Iraqi Presidency

11:45
The city of Erbil. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
The city of Erbil. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Contingency Planning Validated: Analysis of Erbil's Holiday Period Security, Service, and Infrastructure Performance

11:15
Images released by Aden Independent Channel (AIC TV) on Jan. 2, 2026, shows the moment a strike hits the Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces in Seiyun. (AFP)
Images released by Aden Independent Channel (AIC TV) on Jan. 2, 2026, shows the moment a strike hits the Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces in Seiyun. (AFP)

Clashes Intensify in Yemen’s Hadramawt as Riyadh Urges Dialogue Between Rival Factions

11:03
The official emblem of Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
The official emblem of Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

KDP Leadership to Convene on Iraqi Presidency and Government Formation

11:00
Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Venezuelan President Declares State of Emergency as Venezuela Says Caracas targeted by U.S.

10:31
Israeli troops patrol the border fence with Syria near the Druze village of Majdal Shams in the Israel-annexed Golan Heights on Jul. 23, 2025.
Israeli troops patrol the border fence with Syria near the Druze village of Majdal Shams in the Israel-annexed Golan Heights on Jul. 23, 2025.

Southern Syria Sees New Israeli Ground Incursion Amid Escalating Tensions

09:36
Smoke raises at La Carlota airport after explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP)
Smoke raises at La Carlota airport after explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP)

Loud Explosions and Aircraft Sounds Reported in Caracas Amid Heightened Tensions

08:46
A charred military vehicle belonging to the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) is left on the side of the road in Luvungi on Dec. 13, 2025. (AFP)
A charred military vehicle belonging to the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) is left on the side of the road in Luvungi on Dec. 13, 2025. (AFP)

IS-Linked Militia Kills at Least 14 in Coordinated Congo Attacks

08:26
A map Showing both South and North Yemen. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
A map Showing both South and North Yemen. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

What to Know About Yemen's Bid to Become Two Countries

02 01 - 2026
23:13
Mohammed Amin Fares, an adviser to the President of Iraq. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
Mohammed Amin Fares, an adviser to the President of Iraq. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Speaking to Kurdistan24, Senior Iraqi Presidential Adviser Outlines Risks of Kurdish Disunity in Upcoming Presidential Vote

22:30
Khans Dam, the second-largest dam in Duhok province. (Photo: Kudistan24)
Khans Dam, the second-largest dam in Duhok province. (Photo: Kudistan24)

Heavy Rains Cause Major Dam to Overflow in Kurdistan Region's Duhok

21:04
In this handout photograph taken and released by the press service of the 65th Mechanized Brigade of Ukrainian Armed Forces on Jan. 2, 2026. (AFP)
In this handout photograph taken and released by the press service of the 65th Mechanized Brigade of Ukrainian Armed Forces on Jan. 2, 2026. (AFP)

Ukraine: Russian Strike Hits Kharkiv Residential Area, Wounding at Least 19

20:06
Snowfall in Haji Omeran, Kurdistan Region, on Jan. 2, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
Snowfall in Haji Omeran, Kurdistan Region, on Jan. 2, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Haji Omaran Records Highest Snowfall Across Kurdistan Region in Past 24 Hours

19:11
The map of Türkiye, in side it, is the flag of Türkiye (L) and DEM party's logo (R). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
The map of Türkiye, in side it, is the flag of Türkiye (L) and DEM party's logo (R). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Kurdish Lawmaker in Türkiye Warns Against 'Political Operation' to Strip Opposition Immunity

17:45
The Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (DAANES)'s logo. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)
The Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (DAANES)'s logo. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

U.S. to Oversee Key Deal Between Damascus and Kurds as March 10 Pact Moves to Implementation

16:52
Kurdish photographer Shayna Mahmoudzada. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
Kurdish photographer Shayna Mahmoudzada. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdish Female Photographer Nominated For Middle East–Level Photography Award

15:18
A convoy of armoured vehicles makes its way along a street in the port city Mukalla, southern Yemen, on January 1, 2026. (Photo: AFP)
A convoy of armoured vehicles makes its way along a street in the port city Mukalla, southern Yemen, on January 1, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

Airstrikes Kill Seven as Tensions Escalate in Yemen’s Hadramawt Province

12:56
Smaquli Dam. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
Smaquli Dam. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Smaquli Dam Reaches Full Capacity, Boosting Agriculture and Tourism in Koya

10:25
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro speaks during a demonstration for the swearing-in of Bolivarian committees in Caracas on November 15, 2025. (Photo: AFP)
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro speaks during a demonstration for the swearing-in of Bolivarian committees in Caracas on November 15, 2025. (Photo: AFP)

Maduro Signals Openness to Dialogue with US Amid Claims of Strike on Venezuelan Dock

09:17
The building of the US Embassy in Russia. (Photo: AP)
The building of the US Embassy in Russia. (Photo: AP)

US Renews ‘Do Not Travel’ Advisory for Russia Amid Security and Detention Risks

08:15
The flag of Iraq (left) and UNAMI. (Photo: UNAMI)
The flag of Iraq (left) and UNAMI. (Photo: UNAMI)

UN Begins New Phase of Engagement in Iraq Following Conclusion of UNAMI Mandate

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