a merchant presents a desert truffles at a market in the city of Hama in west-central Syria on March 6, 2023. (Photo: Louai Beshara/AFP)

Islamic State group kills 15 truffle hunters in Syria: monitor

Since February, at least 150 people -- most of them civilians -- have been killed by IS attacks targeting truffle hunters or by landmines left by the extremists, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

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Green politician Berîvan Aslan (Photo: Berivan Aslan/Twitter)

Kurdistan

U.S. strikes eastern Syria, after deadly attack by Iran-backed group

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Islamic State group kills 15 truffle hunters in Syria: monitor

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Vienna City Council recognizes Halabja genocide

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UN to promote women’s role in Iraq

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Finland in middle of NATO process: Finnish PM

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Corruption, deep disparity mark Iraq's oil legacy post-2003

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Belgium pleased with its relations with Kurdistan Region: Belgian PM

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2023/03/20 20:29

The Kurdish nation never gives up in face of challenges, says PM Barzani in Newroz greeting

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2023/03/21 11:33

Iraq fashionistas champion climate-friendly vintage wear

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2023/03/21 15:52

Biden hosts Newroz reception, as he affirms US support for Iran opposition

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2023/03/21 17:21

Thousands mourn Syria Kurd civilians killed by pro-Turkish fighters

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2023/03/21 18:01

PM Barzani condemns the killing of four Kurdish civilians in Afrin

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2023/03/21 18:36

ISIS would come back ‘stronger’, if coalition withdraws from Iraq, warns KDP’s Barzani

Economy

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (right) during the inauguration of Hyatt Regency hotel in Erbil, March 19, 2023. (Photo: KRG)

PM Barzani inaugurates luxurious American hotel franchise Erbil

2023/03/19 17:19

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani is pictured during a Q&A interview on the KRG's newly launched My Account initiative, which is a financial inclusion program. (Photo: KRG)

KRG’s new financial inclusion program will support a ‘robust’ economic infrastructure: PM Barzani

2023/03/15 11:36

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (right) shaking hands with health workers at Erbil Maternity Teaching Hospital, March 7, 2023. (Photo: KRG)

PM Barzani attends unveiling of new electronic payment project

2023/03/07 12:36

Two public employees showing their credit cards at one of the newly installed ATMs in Erbil. (Photo: KRG)

Iraq’s central bank praises PM Barzani’s financial inclusion program

2023/03/04 15:30

Opinion

Dindar Kocer

Commemorating the Anniversary of the March Agreement of 1970

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Kurdistan in the politics of the judiciary in Iraq: the Federal Supreme Court as a challenge or an opportunity

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A picture shows the Supreme Judicial Council building in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, Dec. 27, 2021. (Photo: Ahmad Al-Rubaye/AFP)

Surprise ISIS attack halts life in group’s former de facto capital in Syria

Lazghine Ya'qoube Atteh

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Abdul Salam II: the man that left a lasting legacy

Lazghine Ya'qoube Atteh

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AUK's MEPS contributes to growth of security

Aram Omer

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60 Years of Service: An American Diplomat’s Short Story

Irvin Hicks Jr.

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Interview

High threat security and crisis communications expert Kenneth Shockley. (Photo: Kenneth Shockley handout)

Biden administration following a containment strategy to confine war to Ukraine: Security Expert

"US and NATO will continue to provide humanitarian and lethal assistance to the people of Ukraine."

Dr. Elie Abouaoun, Director of MEANA Programs at the United States Institute of Peace (USIP). (Photo: Elie Abouaoun handout)

A war of attrition in Ukraine could ‘sink Russia in a quagmire’: USIP MEANA Director

“Defeating the Russians will require a completely different level of support that not all Western countries seem to envisage at this stage unless Russia moves on to directly provoke a NATO member state.”