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19 07 - 2026

10:47

Photo shows a treatment facility at the Emergency Rapid Water Supply project. (Photo: KRG)

KRG Expands Water Infrastructure as Ninth Cabinet Advances Long-Term Water Security

10:23

A luxury SUV is loaded onto a tow truck during an overnight raid by Iraq's Federal Commission of Integrity at the Bab Baghdad residential complex. (Eyewitnesses' Social Media)

Iraqi Integrity Commission Seizes Luxury Cars, Properties in Expanding Anti-Corruption Campaign

10:18

Photo shows the AUK campus. (Photo: Islam Hiro - Kurdistan24)

AUK Launches Kurdistan Region's First Master's Program in Artificial Intelligence

09:22

An aerial view of the Water Project in Barzan area. (Photo: KRG)

Prime Minister Barzani Inaugurates Major Water Project Serving 53 Villages

09:00

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

Trump Says He 'Couldn't Care Less' After Iran Abandons U.S. Memorandum

08:28

A plume of black smoke and flames billowing over the town of Mangaf, south of Kuwait City, on July 18, 2026. (AFP)

Iran Says It Struck Two U.S. Bases in Kuwait as Conflict Spreads Across Gulf

01:25

CENTCOM Seal (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

US Launches Fresh Strikes Against Iran at 6 p.m. Friday, Retaliating for Jordan Deaths and Hormuz attacks

18 07 - 2026

23:32

The U.S. Department of State building, Washington DC, USA, Dec. 7, 2024. (Photo: AP)

U.S. State Department Issues Worldwide Security Alert Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

23:20

Transport and Communications Ministry spokesperson Dilan Rashad, speaking to Kurdistan24, on July 18, 2026. (Kurdistan24)

KRG to Launch Taxi Meter Pilot Program in Erbil and Sulaimani

22:24

KRG: Federal Government Supplying Daily LPG to Kurdistan Region Until Khor Mor Gas Production Resumes

20:43

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) headquarters, located at MacDill Air Force Base (AFB) in Tampa, Florida. (Photo: CENTCOM)

CENTCOM: Two U.S. Service Members Killed Defending Against Iranian Missile, Drone Attack in Jordan

20:05

Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Mojtaba Khamenei Accuses U.S. of Breaking Agreements, Urges Iranians to Preserve National Unity

19:20

The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) headquarters in Baghdad. ((Photo: CBI)

Iraq, U.S. Reach Understanding to Reinstate Restricted Banks to International Banking Channels

18:08

Arab League Chief Warns Iran Against Targeting Arab States, Condemns Attacks on Kurdistan Region

17:30

Former Iraqi Prime Minister and Secretary General of the Iraqi National Movement Ayad Allawi. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Former Iraqi PM Ayad Allawi Condemns Repeated Attacks on Kurdistan Region, Calls for Unity to Protect Iraq's Sovereignty

15:52

This AI-generated photo shows Strait of Hormuz and neighboring Gulf countries. (Photo: Kurdistan24/AI-Generated)

Why Gulf States Are Avoiding Military Retaliation Against Iran

15:34

Kuwait Reports Casualties and Damage Following Iranian Attacks

15:06

Iraqi Dinar banknotes. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

ASYCUDA Implementation Nears Final Stage, KRG Rejects Salary Link

14:07

The logos of Erbil (R) and Jalal Talabani (L) International Airports. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Erbil and Jalal Talabani International Airports Remain Operational Despite Regional Tensions

13:42

Former US Ambassador to Iraq Zalmay Khalilzad. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Ex-U.S. Amb.: Premature Troop Withdrawal Could Leave Iraq Facing Security Vacuum

13:13

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi speaks at the U.S. Iraq Business Summit at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Jul. 17, 2026, in Washington. (AP)

CBI-U.S. Treasury Understanding Signals New Phase in Iraq's Financial Modernization

12:24

Graphic illustration featuring a large film reel next to a desk stand displaying the Kurdistan national flag. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Kurdish Cinema to Be Represented by Five Films at International Festival in Spain

12:10

The Final July 19 visual with the flags of Spain and Argentina is displayed against the Manhattan skyline. (AFP)

Messi, Spain and a Global Stage: World Cup Final Caps Record-Breaking Tournament

11:29

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. (Photo: AFP)

Lebanon's Aoun Heads to Washington for High-Stakes Talks With Trump

10:45

Vehicles move along the Muharraq Bridge in Bahrain's capital Manama on March 11, 2026. (AFP)

Bahrain Says Air Defenses Intercept Iranian Missiles and Drones

10:34

The Kurdistan Region and Uzbekistan flags. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan Region and Uzbekistan Deepen Trade Ties with Strategic Business Deals

10:15

A man walks out of St. Basil's cathedral in front of the Spasskaya tower at Red Square in central Moscow on July 15, 2026. (AFP)

Russia Says More Than 370 Drones Targeted Moscow Region Overnight

09:09

U.S. and Iraqi officials at the signing ceremony. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Iraq, U.S. Sign 48 Agreements as Iraqi PM Advances Broad Economic Agenda

09:07

Iran Reports Tanker Explosions in Strait of Hormuz as Regional Tensions Escalate

08:36

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Iraq Faces Pressure to Be Drawn into Regional War, Foreign Minister Says

08:11

Kurdistan Counter-Terrorism Service: Five Drones Intercepted Over Erbil

00:30

KRG Council of Ministers Condemns Iranian Attacks, Urges Immediate End to Strikes

00:01

Erbil International Airport gate. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Erbil International Airport Confirms Airspace Fully Open After Drone Incident

17 07 - 2026

23:32

US Special Envoy for Iraq and Syria Tom Barrack (R), and Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman senior adviser to PM Masrour Barzani for Foreign Affairs and Climate Change (L). (Photo: Barrack's X)

US Envoy Tom Barrack Praises Kurdistan Region's Role in Regional Stability

23:10

Photo shows fixed wing aircraft flying over Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) during a photo exercise. (AFP)

U.S. Launches Seventh Straight Night of Strikes on Iran as Tensions Deepen

23:08

Qatar Condemns Iranian Attack on Kurdistan Region

23:01

An oil field worker opens an oil pipeline valves, with Kirkuk–Baniyas oil pipeline extension line in the background. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

US Welcomes Iraq-Syria Agreement to Restore Strategic Oil Pipeline

22:38

Photo shows views of Kurdistan Region's capital city of Erbil. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Air Defense System Intercepts Five Drones Over Erbil Skies

21:53

A massive hillside fire at night near the Tasluja area of Sulaimani. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Drone and Missile Strike Reported in Tasluja Area of Sulaimani

21:11

A fleet of U.S. military fighter jets flying in formation alongside a large aerial refueling tanker aircraft. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Axios: US Expands Military Support to Israel Amid Potential Wider Conflict with Iran

20:44

United Arab Emirates flag (L), and Kurdistan Region flag (R). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

United Arab Emirates Backs Kurdistan Region, Condemns Iranian Attacks

19:47

Former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Former Iranian President Khatami Calls for Peace Talks and an End to War

19:06

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi. (Photo: PM's office)

Al-Zaidi: Iraq Will Eliminate the Need for Imported Gas Through Domestic Production

18:37

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

Tom Barrack: Trade, Not War, Is the Path to Lasting Peace in the Middle East

16:15

Kurdistan24 Exclusive: State Department Strongly Condemns Iranian Attacks on Erbil

15:35

KRG Condemns Iran's Attacks on Kurdistan Region, Warns of Wider Regional Instability

KRG Condemns Iran's Attacks on Kurdistan Region, Warns of Wider Regional Instability

14:03

Kurdistan Region Presidency Condemns Attacks on Erbil, Warns of Dangerous Escalation

Kurdistan Region Presidency Condemns Attacks on Erbil, Warns of Dangerous Escalation

12:25

This screen grab taken from video footage released on July 16, 2026 by IRGC's Sepah News website shows a missile being launched from an undisclosed location towards US targets in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain. (Photo: AFP)

Iran Claims Missile, Drone Strikes Hit US Military Aircraft in Jordan

11:44

An aerial view of Sulaimani city. (Photo: Archive)

Seven Missiles Strike Areas South of Sulaimani, Asayish Conducts Field Assessments

11:22

The flags of Pakistan (right) and China. (Photo: Getty Images)

China, Pakistan Urge Immediate Ceasefire, Return to US-Iran Talks

11:01

Iraq's delegration led by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi (C) at Chevron HQ. (Photo: INA)

Iraq, Chevron Set to Sign Energy MoU as Baghdad Pursues Sector Overhaul

10:20

The building of the Iran's Health Ministry. (Photo: Iran's state media)

Iran Says US Strikes Have Killed 38, Injured Over 400 Since Fighting Resumed

09:42

Iraq's Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Fuad Hussein: Economy, Security Led Iraq-U.S. Talks During Washington Visit

09:11

CTD: Coalition Forces Shoot Down Eight Explosive Drones Over Erbil

CTD: Coalition Forces Shoot Down Eight Explosive Drones Over Erbil

09:02

Security forces stand on a street in front of a banner depicting Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei in Najaf on July 7, 2026. (AFP)

Islamic Resistance in Iraq Escalates Rhetoric With Reward Targeting Trump

08:18

Photo shows a destroyed bridge in southern province of Hormozgan. (Photo: Tasnim News Agency)

Iran Says Six Strategic Bridges Were Destroyed in U.S. Strikes

08:01

Photo shows Syria's Al-Tanf on the map. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

IRGC Claims Strike on U.S. Base in Syria as Regional Tensions Deepen

07:43

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) in a press conference, Washington, DC, Sept. 29, 2025. (AFP)

Netanyahu's Elusive Trump Meeting Highlights Shifting U.S.-Israel Ties

07:09

Screengrab shows an IRGC missile being launched from an undisclosed location towards US targets in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain. (AFP)

Iran Says It Targeted Bahrain, Kuwait After U.S. Strikes

06:18

A view of Erbil's historic citadel. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Erbil Remains Secure After Coalition Intercepts Explosive-Laden Drones

05:34

US President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the White House in Washington, DC (Photo: AFP)

From "Stone Ages" to "No Longer a Threat": A Chronicle of Trump's Speeches on Iran

05:16

CENTCOM Seal (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

CENTCOM Strikes Iran for Sixth Straight Night, Targeting air Defenses, Coastal Sites, and Maritime Capabilities

05:05

US President Donald Trump (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Trump Delivers Primetime Address Accusing China of Hacking 220 Million US Voter Files, Declassifies Intelligence Reports

16 07 - 2026

23:47

Houthi supporters chant slogans and hold pictures of Abdulmalik al-Houthi during a rally in Yemen. (AP)

Houthi Leader Threatens Saudi Oil Facilities as Yemen Tensions Escalate

23:20

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. (AFP)

Rubio Opens 60-Nation Ministerial on Resurgence of Political Terrorism

22:32

US Launches Fifth Consecutive Night of Strikes on Iran

21:55

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein. (Photo: AP)

Iraq Seeks to Shift U.S. Ties Toward Economy, Says FM

20:45

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. (Photo: AFP)

White House Prepares for Trump Election Address Amid Iran Conflict

20:33

Photo shows views of Kurdistan Region's capital city of Erbil (L) and Uzbekistan's capital city of Tashkent (R). (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan Region, Uzbekistan Move to Strengthen Trade With Planned Erbil Hub

20:03

A shipping vessel sailing past Iran's Gulf island of Qeshm. (Photo: AFP)

US Strikes Reported Near Iran's Qeshm Island, Iranian Media Say

19:56

The photo shows the bulding of Iraq's Ministry of Electricity, Baghdad. (Photo: Iraqi Media)

Iraq Warns Khor Mor Gas Shutdown Could Trigger 1,400 MW Electricity Deficit

19:16

Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesperson for Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Iran Warns Regional Infrastructure Could Become Target as Gulf Tensions Deepen

18:51

A screenshot of the app showing the Kurdistan Region map. (Photo: App screenshot)

Kurdish Developer Unveils AI-Powered 3D Mapping App for the Kurdistan Region

18:15

Iraqi PM Orders Probe into Erbil Drone Attack, Vows Severe Punishment for Perpetrators

Iraqi PM Orders Probe into Erbil Drone Attack, Vows Severe Punishment for Perpetrators

18:03

Water hyacinth, an invasive aquatic plant known for its rapid growth, Tigris River, Baghdad. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Iraq Battles Water Hyacinth in the Tigris Through Sustainable Fertilizer Initiative

17:35

KRG Cut Kurdistan Region Youth Migration to Europe by 93%

KRG Cut Kurdistan Region Youth Migration to Europe by 93%

17:20

Photo shows the 'Hell Flower' in Ronaki neighborhood in Erbil. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

How ‘Hell Flowers’ Came to Define Erbil’s Ronaki Neighborhood

16:30

The flags of Iran (middle), Kuwait (left) and Bahrain. (Photo: Designed by Kurdistan24)

Kuwait, Bahrain Say Air Defenses Repel New Iranian Attacks

16:15

An elderly man walks past the fountains at the Erbil's City Park near the famous and historic Erbil Citadel. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan Region Begins Smart Water Project in Erbil Pilot

15:29

Security Threats Force Temporary Shutdown of Khor Mor Gas Facilities

15:27

US Sailors assigned to destroyer USS Delbert D. Black, observing an F/A-18F Super Hornet, preparing to land on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush, July 10, 2026. (CENTCOM)

Drone Hits Ship Near Iraq's Basra Port as U.S.-Iran Conflict Spreads Across Gulf

13:58

Rows of seized carbon-fiber quadcopter drones wrapped in bubble wrap on the grass. (Photo: SANA)

Syria Says It Foiled Arms Smuggling Attempt from Iraq Intended for Hezbollah

13:33

Haval Sadiq, Director General of Investment in Duhok, speaking to Kurdistan24 on July 16, 2026. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

KRG Approves $25 Million Cable Car Project on Gara Mountain in Duhok

13:27

Corniche Zakho the city’s most renowned landmark. (Photo: KRG)

Zakho Prepares Third Phase of Landmark Corniche Project

12:47

An industrial worker on a project in Erbil. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan Region Introduces New Worker Protection Measure for Private Sector Employees

12:05

Iraqi Trade Minister Mustafa Nizar Juma al-Ani. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan24 Exclusive: Iraqi Trade Minister Says Baghdad, Kurdistan Region Working to Unify Customs System

11:40

The Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 flying in formation over the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Arabian Sea, July 15, 2026. (CENTCOM)

Pakistan Urges U.S., Iran to Resume Talks as Strait of Hormuz Conflict Escalates