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13 11 - 2025

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DEM Party spokesperson Aysegul Dogan speaking at the presser, Nov. 13, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

DEM Party Calls for Immediate Release of Selahattin Demirtas, Urges Parliamentary Visit to Imrali Island

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Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (right) during his meeting with the newly appointed Consul General of the Kingdom of Jordan in the Kurdistan Region, Ziad Issa Batarseh, Nov. 13, 2025. (Photo: KRG)

PM Barzani Meets New Jordanian Consul General, Vows to Deepen Bilateral Ties

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The design of the AI-powered autonomous Omen drone, to be produced in partnership between Anduril and EDGE Group. (Image: EDGE Group)

U.S. and UAE Launch AI Drone Venture in Abu Dhabi, Expanding Strategic Defense Partnership

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EU flag, (R), a KDP supporter raising the KDP flag. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

EU Urges Formation of a Government Reflecting the Will of the Iraqi People as KDP Becomes Iraq’s Leading Political Force

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An old wooden boat stuck on dry, cracked, muddy ground. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Middle East on the Brink: Drought Fuels Historic Environmental and Geopolitical Crisis

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U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Global Network Supporting Iran’s Missile and Drone Programs

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US President Donald Trump (L) shaking hands with Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House in Washington DC. November 10, 2025

Damascus Pledges to Join U.S.-Led Effort Against ISIS, IRGC, Hezbollah, and Hamas in Historic White House Breakthrough

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Mark Savaya, the United States Special Envoy to the Republic of Iraq. (Photo: Savaya's X)

U.S. Hails Iraqi Election Success as KDP Racks Up Highest Vote Count Nationwide

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President Donald Trump signs the funding bill to reopen the government, in the Oval Office of the White House, Washington D.C., Nov. 12, 2025. (Photo: AP)

Trump Signs Bill Ending Record 43-Day Shutdown Amid Fierce Partisan Divisions

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An American soldier shakes hands with a soldier in the Syrian army. (Photo: CENTCOM)

Syria Joins Global Coalition Against ISIS as SDF Integration Accelerates

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KDP Leads in Erbil, Duhok, and Nineveh in Preliminary Iraqi Parliamentary Election Results

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a wooden judge's gavel resting on its sound block, placed near a thick, dark law book. (Photo: Social Media)

Austria Charges Two Former Syrian Officials Over Civil War Torture and Abuse

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

PM Barzani Extends Condolences to Turkey over Military Plane Crash in Georgia

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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, Austria, Monday, Jun. 23, 2025. (AP)

‘Urgently Needs to be Addressed’: IAEA Loses Track of Iran's Enriched Uranium

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Chairman of the Kurdistan Regional Government’s Board of Investment, Dr. Mohammed Shukri. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

KRG’s Investment Chairman: One Million Votes for KDP Reflect People’s Trust in the Path of Service and Development

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Hogr Chato, head of the Shams Network in a press conference on Nov. 12, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Election Monitor Reports 501 Propaganda Cases, 359 Observer Expulsions in Iraq Vote

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Ali Hussein, the Kurdistan Democratic Party’s (KDP) Head of Organization and member of its Politburo. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

KDP Thanks Sulaimani Residents for Strong Support as Party Leads Iraq’s Parliamentary Elections

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Hezbollah's deputy chief Naim Qassem. (AFP)

Hezbollah Will Not Disarm, Qassem Says as Lebanon Faces External Pressure over Security Accord

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U.S. President Donald Trump (C), Syrian Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa (L), SDF Commander Mazloum Abdi (R). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

From Foes to Partners: U.S. Orchestrates Syrian Military Unification, Lifts Sanctions

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Debris is seen at a crash site of a Turkish military cargo plane in Georgia's Sighnaghi municipality, close to the Azerbaijani border on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. (AP

All 20 on Board Turkish Military Cargo Plane Killed in Crash in Georgia

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Kurdish leader and President of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) Masoud Barzani. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

President Masoud Barzani Congratulates People of Kurdistan and Iraq on Successful Elections, Urges Return to “Right Path”

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KDP Dominates Iraq and Kurdistan Region Vote with Over One Million Ballots in Parliamentary Elections

10:43

UN Chief Urges Timely, Peaceful Government Formation in Iraq After High-Turnout Elections

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Supporters of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) celebrate the big victory after closure of the polls, Erbil, Nov. 11, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Iraq’s High Voter Turnout Signals Political Shift Amid Deep Challenges

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Zalmay Khalilzad, former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq and senior American diplomat. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

U.S. diplomat Zalmay Khalilzad Praises Smooth Iraqi Elections, Notes Strong KDP Performance

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Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) Vice President Nechirvan Barzani. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

KDP VP Nechirvan Barzani Congratulates Party on "Historical Victory” in Iraqi Elections

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IHEC Reports Over 55% Voter Turnout in Iraqi Parliamentary Elections

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KDP Vice President and Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

KDP VP Masrour Barzani Celebrates KDP’s One Million Vote Milestone in Iraqi Elections

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KDP So Far Secured One Million Votes in Iraqi Parliamentary Elections

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Nabard Omar, head of the Kurdistan Region Electoral Board of the IHEC, speaking at the presser, Nov. 11, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

IHEC to Announce Preliminary Election Results on Wednesday

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Jumana Ghalai, the spokesperson for IHEC. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

IHEC Spox Confirms Smooth Voting Process Across Iraq in Parliamentary Elections

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Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

PM Barzani Welcomes Successful Iraqi Parliamentary Elections, Calls for Respecting Voters’ Will

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KRG Minister of Transport and Communications Ano Jawhar Abdoka cast his vote in Erbil, Nov. 11, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

KRG Christian Minister Urges Christian Voters to Safeguard Representation in Parliamentary Elections

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Erbil Governor Omed Khoshnaw, speaking to a press conference, in Erbil, Nov. 11, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

'Voting Process Proceeding Calmly and Smoothly,' Says Erbil Governor, After Midday Turnout Announcement

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Iraqi Army Assaults Kurdish Youth Over Flag Display in Khurmatu Amid Election Day

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Graphics, showing IHEC data announced on Tuesday that nationwide voter turnout for the parliamentary elections reached 23.9% by midday. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Iraq’s Election Commission Reports 23.9% Voter Turnout by Midday as Kurdistan Region Leads in Participation

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Jafar Iminki, Head of the Kurdistan Democratic Party’s (KDP) Election Department, speaking to the media, after casting his vote, Nov. 11, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

High Voter Turnout Marks Parliamentary Elections Across Kurdistan Region

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US President Donald Trump (R) meeting with Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa (2nd L), seated along side Syria's FM Asaad al-Shaibani (L), US VP JD Vance (2nd R) and US envoy for Syria Tom Barrak (R), at the White House in Washington DC. (AFP)

Damascus Secures Key Demands: Sanctions Pause and SDF Army Integration Discussed at White House

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An Iraqi woman looking for her name, before casting her vote, Baghdad, Iraq, Nov. 11, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

IHEC to Announce Preliminary Results Within 24 Hours, Confirms Smooth Voting Nationwide

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The spiritual leader of the Ezidi community, Mir Hazim Tahsin Beg, speaking to the media, after casting his vote, Nov. 11, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Ezidi Prince Urges Strong Election Participation, Says Genocide Against His Community Still Continues

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Fazil Mirani, Head of the KDP Politburo’s Executive Office, speaking to the media after casting his vote, Nov. 11, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

KDP Officials Call for Democratic Conduct and Unity as Iraqis Vote in Pivotal Parliamentary Elections

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KRG Minister of Interior, Reber Ahmed. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan Officials Emphasize Security and Voter Turnout in Iraqi Parliamentary Election

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Voting process in a polling center in Baghdad, Nov 11, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Iraq’s Electoral Commission Warns Voters Against Double Marking as Millions Head to the Polls

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A Kurdish man waits to cast his vote in Erbil. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan Region Officials Urge Strong Voter Turnout as Iraq Holds National Elections

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Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

President Nechirvan Barzani: This Election is a ‘New Beginning’ for a Constitutional Iraq

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Kurdistan Region PM Masrour Barzani, speaking to the media, after casting his vote, Nov. 11, 2025. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan Region PM Masrour Barzani casts his vote in Iraqi parliamentary elections

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A picture depicting the election process in Iraq. (Photo: Social Media)

Iraq votes for new parliament amid regional and international scrutiny

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The moment Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani entered the voting room for the Iraqi elections. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan Region President casts his vote in Iraq’s parliamentary elections

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US President Donald Trump (left) shaking hands with Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa, Nov. 10, 2025. (Photo: AFP)

Syria’s President Al-Sharaa Holds Historic White House Talks With President Trump

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Young Zakho SC football fans holding stuffed toys and wearing their team jerseys. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

City of Moorhead Celebrates Zakho Fans’ Nomination for Best FIFA Fan Award

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Lalazar Hotel, the site where Lahur Talabani and his forces were besieged and arrested, was damaged by Bafel Talabani's forces. (Photo: Submitted to Kurdistan24)

Political Unrest in Sulaimani Fuels New Wave of Asylum Seekers to UK, Reports Daily Express

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Kurdish professor of literature and sociology Rashad Miran speaking to Kurdistan24, Nov. 10, 2025. (Photo: Submitted to Kurdistan24)

Rashad Miran told Kurdistan24 Receiving Pushkin Medal is a Proud Moment for the Kurdish Nation