Kurdistan President Welcomes Iraq’s Approval of Federal Budget ERBIL — Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani on Monday welcomed the Iraqi Parliament’s approval of the federal general budget law, calling it a positive step fo

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Oct 23, 2023 · ERBIL — The prominent Kurdish news agency BasNews has issued a robust statement in response to the recent arrests of two of its well-known journalists in Sulaymaniyah, shedding light on growing concerns about press freedom in the province. Earlier today, BasNews reported that Jamal Abdullah, a respected lawyer, writer, and journalist, had been apprehended on Monday. Abdullah, who boasts a ...

Jan 16, 2025 · ERBIL — The Kurdistan Region Presidency expressed its support for the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, urging all parties to prioritize dialogue and work towards regional stability. In a statement issued on Thursday, the presidency described the truce as a potential step towards ...

Dec 28, 2023 · The prolonged conflict between Turkey and the PKK has significantly disrupted daily life in the Kurdistan Region. Ongoing clashes and bombings have led to numerous civilian casualties, prompting the evacuation of thousands of villages. Furthermore, the conflict has resulted in the abandonment of numerous mountain resorts and extensive agricultural areas.Suspected Turkish Drone Hits Village in ...

Jan 10, 2025 · ERBIL — Iraq has decided to postpone the withdrawal of US forces, initially planned for September 2025, by at least three years, citing evolving regional security concerns. The decision was conveyed by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani during his recent visit to Tehran, Al-Ain al ...

Dec 30, 2023 · ERBIL — A string of aerial attacks has been launched by the US on Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq and Syria since Friday, resulting in the elimination and injury of more than 20 militants. The strikes, conducted by US fighter jets, specifically targeted the military arsenal and stockpiles of these groups in the border city of al-Bukamal between Iraq and Syria. This action comes after a ...

Mar 12, 2024 · ERBIL — US President Joe Biden's defense budget proposal for 2025 includes $528 million for training and equipping Peshmerga, Iraqi security forces, and the Syrian Democratic Forces, totaling $849.8 billion. This budgetary commitment reaffirms the enduring partnership between the United States and the Kurdistan Region, recognizing the indispensable role played by the Peshmerga in the ongoing ...

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Dec 11, 2023 · ERBIL — Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Sunday met with Iraq's Oil Minister Hayan Abdel-Ghani in Erbil to review ongoing preparations for the resumption of Kurdistan's crude exports. During the meeting, the Kurdish leader reaffirmed Kurdistan Region's readiness to resume crude flows in a way to ensure financial costs of the process are met and within the framework of the ...