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ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – Here are the top Monday news from the Kurdistan Region, the Middle East, and the World in brief.

Kurdistan Region & Middle East

1- PM Barzani lays foundation stone for Dwin Dam, emphasizes preservation of heritage, environment: "Our strategic water plan has a profound impact on the present and future of our country."

2- PM Masrour Barzani: "Our strategic water plan has a profound impact on the present and future of our country.": "Harvesting our rainwater and springs is one of our main measures to combat climate change and the consequences of drought."

3- Peshmerga member seriously injured in ISIS bomb explosion near Khurmatu: The victim, identified as Mohammed Ahmad Ali, a resident of Khurmatu, sustained severe injuries resulting in the loss of one of his legs.

4- Dwin Dam a strategic project with multiple benefits, says KRG Minister: The Minister underscored the dam's potential to boost various sectors, including tourism, agriculture, and fisheries, while also contributing to groundwater recharge.

5- "Our immediate priority is to establish a common language and vision,” Iranian President says in a Kurdish language post: In his Kurdish-language post, President Pezeshkian announced the signing of 14 cooperation agreements between Iran and Iraq, underscoring the countries' growing partnership.

6- Khalida Khalil: Peshmerga - guardians of peace, anti-Kurdish rhetoric - fuel for political gain: Khalil countered these claims, asserting that the Peshmerga are not a sectarian force but rather an organized and essential entity in the fight against terrorism.

7- Nasiriyah Erupts: Graduate Protests Turn Violent Amid Job Crisis: The demonstration turned violent as security forces attempted to disperse the crowd, leading to arrests and minor injuries among the protesters.

8- KRG's Relentless Pursuit of Justice for Yezidi Genocide Victims Highlighted at International Conference: In his opening address, the Coordinator for International Advocacy Dr. Dindar Zebari underscored the KRG's extensive endeavors to secure justice, protect human rights, and provide reparations for the Yezidi victims.

9- Turkish drone strike results in casualties in Makhmour camp: KRG Counter-Terrorism: The agency stated that the strike, which occurred at 9:45 am on Monday, Sep. 16, targeted a PKK gathering inside the Makhmour camp, leading to the death of one person and injuries to two others.

World

10- Cologne rocked by early morning explosion, police rule out terrorism: Although authorities have ruled out terrorism, a police spokesman declined to comment on whether the explosion might be linked to recent organized crime-related incidents in the state.

11- Germany expands border controls to curb migrant arrivals: Berlin announced the sweeping measure last week following a string of deadly extremist attacks that have stoked public fears and boosted support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

12- Man City fight to avoid severe sanctions as 'trial of the century' begins: Premier League champions City have been charged with 115 alleged breaches of the competition's financial regulations.