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KDP, PUK push to form new government before federal vote
The Kurdistan Region’s two ruling parties have exchanged their lists of preferred ministries and are aiming to form the next cabinet before federal elections scheduled for November, a government official said on Thursday.
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Kurdistan Region to Become an Energy Hub
The US is working to supply energy to regions neighboring the Kurdistan Region via the region, according to the US Energy Secretary.
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Nechirvan Barzani arrives in Tehran for TDF
Nechirvan Barzani, the head of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region has arrived in the Iranian capital of Tehran to attend the Tehran Dialogue Forum (TDF).
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The PKK abandons armed struggle
The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which has waged a secessionist campaign against Turkey since 1978, announced on May 12 its decision to end its armed struggle.
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UN chief Guterres urges Kurdish inclusion in Syria’s political future
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday voiced optimism about ongoing dialogue between Kurdish authorities and the Syrian government, saying that Kurds are now recognized as citizens.
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Nechirvan Barzani visits Baghdad
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani arrived in Baghdad on Saturday to attend the Arab League summit.
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Saeed Safari, Iranian Wushu and Boxing Fighter
An Iranian martial artist and MMA fighter, Saeed Safari is currently coaching in Tehran.
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High-level delegation from France visits northern Syria self-administration
A high-level delegation from France visited the self-administered region of northern and eastern Syria.
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PKK announces disbandment and end of Turkey insurgency
The Kurdish militant group PKK, whose leader Abdullah Ocalan has been imprisoned since 1999, made the decision to disband in a move towards ending its conflict with Turkey.
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Turkey intensifies strikes as PKK weighs disarmament
Turkey’s military has intensified its operations against alleged Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) positions in the Kurdistan Region, with over 200 bombardments and assaults recorded in April alone, despite the PKK signaling it is considering a shift away from armed struggle, according to a conflict monitor.
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PKK claims two attacks in northern Iraq
The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) claimed on Thursday two attacks in northern Iraq that wounded five Iraqi Kurdish security personnel earlier this week.
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Iraq bans all anti-Iran groups from operating on its soil
Qasim Al-Araji, Iraqi National Security Advisor has announced a ban on the activities of all groups that are against Iran on Iraqi soil in line with the security pact previously signed between the two countries.
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Masoud Barzani's representative attends in Kurdish congress in Syrian Kurdistan
Faisal Youssef, spokesperson for the ENKS (Syrian Kurdish National Council), announced that Hamid Darbandi, a representative of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) Masoud Barzani, will participate in the Kurdish congress in Syrian Kurdistan on April 26th.
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UN envoy to Syria says dialogue with Kurds is key to lasting peace
The UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, stated that dialogue with Syrian Kurds is crucial for achieving lasting and secure peace in Syria.
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Results of the national Kurdish conference in Syrian Kurdistan announced
The results of the Kurdish Unity and Solidarity Conference were announced on Saturday in Qamishli, aiming to achieve a unified Kurdish political stance in Syria.
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Iraq offers Iran support after deadly port blast
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Saturday directed the delivery of urgent assistance to Iran following the explosion in Bandar Abbas.
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President Barzani extends condolences to Iran over port explosion
On Saturday, Kurdish President Nechirvan Barzani offered condolences to Iran following a deadly explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port.
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Mazlum Abdi emphasizes on preserving the self-governance of Syrian Kurds
Mazlum Abdi, commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), stressed the Kurds' desire for self-governance in Syria.
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Nechirvan Barzani, Emmanuel Macron reaffirm strong Erbil-Paris ties
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Monday, where they discussed the continued strengthening of bilateral ties, as well as regional developments, including in Iraq and Syria.
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Iraqi parliament passes bill recognizing Halabja as 19th province
Halabja had previously been administratively affiliated with Sulaimani province in northern Iraq
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Syria to control Euphrates oil fields - report
The governor of Syria’s Deir ez-Zor region has announced that control over the oil fields in the eastern part of the Euphrates River, currently under the control of the Kurdish forces, will be transferred to Damascus.
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Salih Muslim warns against Turkey's attempts to disrupt the agreement between Kobani and Jolani
Salih Muslim, spokesperson for the PYD's foreign relations department, warned against Turkey's efforts to undermine the agreement between Mazlum Kobani and Ahmad al-Sharq, also known by his nom de guerre Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, stating that they have never sought separation from Syria.
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Victory is ours: Imamoglu says from prison
Istanbul's imprisoned mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, sent a message to the extraordinary congress of the Republican People's Party (CHP), accusing the Erdogan government of authoritarianism and the suppression of democracy. He insisted that despite all the pressure, the party will win.
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US-led coalition sent 52 trucks of military aid to northern and eastern Syria
The International Coalition sent 52 trucks of military aid to its bases in the northern and eastern regions of Syria.
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Gorran’s Zargata Faction holds party conference without election commission presence
The Zargata Hill faction of the Gorran Movement held its party conference yesterday without the presence of representatives from the Iraqi Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC), despite official preparations and prior coordination.
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Resumption of Iraqi Kurdistan Oil exports remains uncertain
According to Oil Price, despite the Iraqi Oil Ministry calling for an urgent meeting to discuss the resumption of oil exports from the Kurdistan Region, the groundwork for restarting exports in the near future is not yet in place.
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YPG and YPJ forces withdraw from Kurdish neighborhoods in Aleppo
According to the sixth clause an agreement between the civilian councils of the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods in Aleppo and representatives of the transitional government in Damascus, military forces, including the YPG (People's Protection Units) and YPJ (Women's Protection Units), are withdrawing from these two neighborhoods along with their weapons.
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Chatham House Think Tank: Turkey-Kurdish peace process at a critical juncture
According to an analysis by the Chatham House think tank, the peace process between Turkey and its Kurdish population is at a critical stage, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is serious about continuing it.
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KDP reopens long-closed Kirkuk office after 7 years
The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) officially reopened its Kirkuk-Garmiyan Organization Office on Saturday, marking its return to the disputed city of Kirkuk more than seven years after its withdrawal in the aftermath of the 2017 independence referendum.
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Syrian Kurds express disappointment with new Damascus government
Dissatisfaction among Syrian Kurds with Damascus has increased due to their exclusion from consultations on the formation of a transitional government. A temporary cabinet is expected to be announced by Damascus in the coming hours.