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Demolition Dispute Sparks Protest and Road Blockade in Kirkuk
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (673+ words) ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - Long lines of vehicles stretched along the Erbil-Baghdad highway on Tuesday as residents of Kirkuk's Barutkhana neighborhood gathered in protest, bringing traffic on one of Iraq's busiest routes to a halt. At the center of the demonstration was a…...
US, Iran make 'positive progress' in Doha talks, next round set after Iranian leader's funeral
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (717+ words) Qatar says indirect negotiations advanced implementation of ceasefire memorandum as both sides agree to continue discussions despite recent military flare-ups ERBIL (Kurdistan24) " Indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran in Qatar have made "positive progress," Doha said on Wednesday, with…...
Lebanese Speaker Warns Israel Is Trying to Ignite Internal Conflict
5+ hour, 26+ min ago (412+ words) Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri accused Israel of attempting to trigger an internal confrontation between the Lebanese Armed Forces and Hezbollah ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has accused Israel of trying to provoke a confrontation between the Lebanese Armed…...
Central Damascus Rocked by Deadly Caf" Explosion
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (470+ words) A bomb exploded inside a caf" in Damascus central Hijaz district on Thursday, killing five people and injuring 16, officials said. Authorities blamed a planted explosive device as security forces sealed off the area and launched an investigation. ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - A bombing…...
Syrian Foreign Minister Meets Hezbollah Ally Nabih Berri During Beirut Visit
4+ hour, 43+ min ago (525+ words) First meeting with Lebanon's parliament speaker underscores renewed diplomatic engagement despite Syria ruling out a military role against Hezbollah ERBIL (Kurdistan24) " Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani met Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on Thursday during a visit to Beirut, marking the…...
U. S. Dollar Flows Return to Iraq Amid Anti-Corruption Drive and Security Reforms
3+ hour, 15+ min ago (983+ words) The U. S. has resumed dollar shipments to Iraq after suspending them in April to pressure Baghdad to curb Iranian influence. The move follows Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's efforts to rein in Iran-backed militias and launch a broad anti-corruption campaign. Now, that…...
Kurdish Scholars Union Distances Itself From Dr. Abdul Latif, Urges Legal Action
4+ hour, 43+ min ago (741+ words) The Kurdish Scholars Union says Dr. Abdul Latif is not a member, urging legal action while warning against blaming religious institutions. As his dismissal enters a legal challenge, the case highlights accountability, due process, governance, and public trust in Kurdistan....
Iraq's Next Anti-Corruption Test: What Happens to the Recovered Billions?
5+ hour, 26+ min ago (913+ words) ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - Arrests may dominate the headlines, but Iraq's expanding anti-corruption campaign is entering a more consequential phase, one that will ultimately be judged not by the number of officials taken into custody, but by what becomes of the wealth allegedly…...
Iraq Appeals Court Upholds Death Sentence for Anfal Convict Ajaj al-Tikriti
5+ hour, 32+ min ago (1115+ words) Iraq's Federal Court of Appeals upheld the death sentence against Ajaj al-Tikriti over Anfal genocide crimes, marking a major milestone in Iraq's pursuit of justice. The appeals ruling leaves one of the most prominent Anfal-era prosecutions at its final judicial…...
KRG Transparency Report Reveals Seven Years of Fiscal Reform
7+ hour, 12+ min ago (807+ words) The KRG Transparency Report 2019-2025 details seven years of revenue, spending, salaries and fiscal reform, offering new insight into governance and accountability. This is not merely another set of statistics. It is a clear and confident account of how the KRG…...