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Governor of Erbil:

300 million dinars have been collected to support Syrian Kurdistan

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - The governor of Erbil, announcing the extension of the campaign to collect public aid for Syrian Kurdistan, said that so far more than 300 million dinars in cash aid and dozens of shipments of food and essential items have been collected within the framework of this campaign.

The Sudanese coalition:

The issue of forming a government is an Iraqi national issue

The Reconstruction and Development Coalition, led by Sudanese Mohammed Shia, said the formation of the government is a national issue and positive and balanced relations with the United States must be established.

Aldar Khalil, member of the PYD Presidential Council:

The purpose of transferring ISIS prisoners to Iraq is to create chaos in this country and hit Iran

Syrian Service - Aldar Khalil, a member of the PYD Presidential Council, referring to the recent actions of the United States and the international coalition, called the transfer of ISIS elements to Iraq a planned action to destabilize Iraq and target Iran.

Turkey's Victory Party:

Ahmad Shara was prepared and educated by the United States

The leader of Turkey's Zafar Party says what is happening in Syria is a pre-arranged game

Pompeo called for the creation of a buffer zone in the Kurdish regions of Syria

World Service - Mike Pompeo, the former US Secretary of State, emphasized the need for Washington's immediate action in Syria, proposed the creation of a buffer zone between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the forces of the interim government, and called for a limited US military presence, the return of severe oil sanctions, and the development of a security framework to prevent the revival of ISIS.

Mazloum Kobani's emphasis on maintaining the authority of the Kurdish regions of Syria

Jahan Service - The commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) emphasized the need to preserve the authority of the Kurdish areas of Syria and announced that these forces will not allow the Syrian army to enter the Kurdish areas, and at the same time, communication channels with Damascus are still open.

Baqaei: Sending troops to the region and carrying out threats is against all the principles of the international system

Iran Service - The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that "sending forces to the region and carrying out threats is against all the principles of the international system" and emphasized: Our armed forces carefully monitor every movement and do not spare a single second to improve their capabilities to protect the .honor and national security of Iran

Nouri Maliki became the official candidate of the coordination framework for the prime ministership

Service of Iraq and Kurdistan Region - The official news agency of Iraq announced the .introduction of Nouri al-Maliki as the final candidate for the prime minister of Iraq

Former US Secretary of State:  America turning its back on the Syrian Kurds is a moral disaster

World Service - Mike Pompeo warned that America's turning its back on the Syrian Kurds is a sign of a moral disaster for this country

Marine Le Pen: The Kurds are victims of the world's indifference and Macron's fatal mistake

World Service - Marine Le Pen, the leader of the French far-right "National Community" party, harshly criticized Emmanuel Macron's policies towards Syria, declaring that the Kurds have been "abandoned" after playing a role in the fight against ISIS, and that the French president, by granting legitimacy to the new Damascus government, bears a heavy responsibility for suppressing minorities.

Öcalan:Kurds should not be subservient to Israel to create an independent state

Syrian Service - "Abdullah Ocalan", the imprisoned leader of the PKK, announced that the Syrian Kurds should not become subjects of Israel or other countries in order to establish an independent state, and suggested that the Kurds reach an agreement with the Syrian government. "Sheikh Murshid Ghaznavi" Grand Mufti of the Syrian Kurds, in response to Öcalan's words, stated that if Israel comes and saves our nation in Syrian Kurdistan, I am ready to mediate for Israel.

UNAMI condemns Khor Mor attack as "unacceptable"

The United Nations mission in Iraq (UNAMI) on Friday condemned the “unacceptable” drone attack on the Kurdistan Region’s strategic Khor Mor gas field and urged authorities to take measures to prevent similar incidents.

Turkish prosecutor seeking up to 7 years in prison for Demirtas on charges of insulting Erdogan

A Turkish prosecutor has requested up to seven years in prison for jailed Kurdish leader Selahattin Demirtas, the former co-chair of the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP), accusing him of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in public speeches.

Iraq to fortify Khor Mor gas field after drone strike

An Iraqi security delegation discussed measures to reinforce protection of Kurdistan’s Khor Mor gas field and secure its production lines, a source was quoted by Shafaq News as saying on Friday.

What the PKK's exit from Turkey means for the Middle East

In late October, the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) announced the unilateral withdrawal of its fighters from Turkey to northern Iraq. The announcement came on the heels of PKK fighters symbolically burning weapons in northern Iraq in July.

U.S. emphasizes on integrating Syrian Kurdistan’s political–military structure into government

Following the historic meeting between Syrian President Ahmed al-Shar’a and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, Tom Barrack, the U.S. Special Envoy for Syria, announced that both sides have agreed on a plan to integrate the political and military structures of Syrian Kurdistan into the new government in Damascus—a move he described as a decisive step toward national unity and Syria’s reconstruction.

Ahmad al-Shar’a in Washington: Do Syria’s Kurds have a place in the country’s new political equation?

Syrian President Ahmad al-Shar’a’s first official visit to Washington — which included talks with former U.S. President Donald Trump — has sparked growing debate over the future of Syria’s Kurds and their place in a potential new political framework. Analysts say Washington is attempting to strike a delicate balance between maintaining support for Kurdish forces and opening a new chapter of cooperation with the Damascus government.

Kurdish opposition leaders express cautious optimism as Iraq holds parliamentary vote

Kurdish opposition leaders voiced cautious optimism on Tuesday as Iraqis headed to the polls for the country’s legislative elections, emphasizing the need for transparency and public trust in the voting process.

Kurdish film, Gorg Band being filmed in Iranian Kurdish villages

Filming has begun on “Gorg Band” (literally Wolf Trap), a new feature film written and directed by Adnan Zandi and produced by Shahram Maslakhi, in the villages of Haqe and Baye in the Iranian western province Kurdistan.

KRG delegation to visit Baghdad about unpaid salaries after election: official

A delegation from Erbil will visit Baghdad after the November 11 parliamentary election to discuss unpaid civil servant salaries, a senior Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) official said on Saturday.

Ahmad Shar’a arrives in Washington for meeting with Trump

Ahmad Shar’a, the President of the Syrian Interim Government, has arrived in Washington at the head of a delegation to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House.

SDF commander Hemo warns Kurdish–Damascus negotiations near collapse

Negotiations between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the interim Syrian government led by Ahmad al-Shar’a are close to reaching a dead end, a senior Kurdish commander has warned, raising concerns over the possibility of renewed conflict in northeastern Syria.

Flights resume as first passenger plane from Turkey lands in Sulaimani after 2.5-year ban

The first commercial flight from Turkey landed at Sulaimani International Airport on Sunday night, ending a two-and-a-half-year suspension imposed by Ankara.

Ocalan calls for Kurdish–Turkish unity as key to resolving Kurdish issue

Abdullah Ocalan, imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), has stated that the resolution of the Kurdish issue depends on Kurdish–Turkish unity and the full integration of Kurdish identity within the constitutional framework of the Republic of Turkey.

Sipan Hemo warns: Syria has been divided into more than 40 regions

Sipan Hemo, the General Commander of the People’s Protection Units (YPG) and a member of the General Command of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), issued a severe warning to the Syrian interim government and stated: “Some people in the Syrian capital imagine that their country has been divided into four regions, but in reality Syria is divided into more than 40 areas, each with its own administration and military force.”

Bahceli calls for the release of prominent Kurdish politician Demirtas

Devlet Bahceli, leader of the far-right Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) and kingmaker of the current peace process in Turkey has called for the release of prominent politician Selahattin Demirtas.

Masoud Barzani warns against using salary cuts as “political weapon” in Kurdistan region

Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) leader Masoud Barzani warned that withholding salaries from employees in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region is being used as a “political weapon,” calling the practice “no less dangerous than the Anfal and chemical campaigns” that targeted Kurds in the past.

Pro-Kurdish party and Erdogan hold talks to advance PKK dissolution

Senior members of Turkey’s biggest pro-Kurdish political party met President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday in an attempt to advance the dissolution of the militant Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK).

Syrian government and SDF move toward military integration amid tensions and U.S. mediation

Peace talks between Syria and Kurdish fighters are picking up pace with a proposal to bring three militia units into the national army, The National has been told.