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Kurdistan Region announces oil export agreement with federal government
The Kurdistan Region’s Ministry of Natural Resources announced on Wednesday August 13, 2025, that it has reached an agreement with the federal government’s Ministry of Oil regarding a mechanism for oil exports.…
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Baghdad knows who hit Kurdistan Region's oil fields: official
Iraqi Deputy Parliament Speaker Shakhawan Abdullah stated that the groups behind the drone attacks targeting oil installations in the Kurdistan Region are now known to authorities.
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PUK attempts new KRG cabinet formation before Iraq’s November vote: official
Efforts are underway to form the new cabinet of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) before Iraq’s parliamentary elections in November, more than a year after the vote, a senior Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK)…
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Kurdistan Region’s oil not likely to be exported Imminently
Despite Baghdad’s assurances that oil exports from Kurdistan will resume immediately after more than two years, the semi-autonomous Iraqi region isn’t prepared to restart exports, sources familiar with the matter…
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Tribe clashes with Kurdish security forces over land dispute in Erbil
Fierce clashes broke out west of Erbil province on Tuesday between Kurdish security forces and supporters of a tribal figure following an attempted arrest related to an ongoing land dispute.
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Nechirvan Barzani condemns Israeli attack on Iran
The Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) condemned Israel's extensive attack on Iran, warning that using military force to resolve disputes endangers both regional and international stability.
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PUK Leader says attacks on Iran undermine peace efforts
The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) denounced the recent strikes on Iran, urging the international community to intervene to prevent further escalation.
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Kurdistan Region presidency denounces Israeli attack on Iran
The Kurdistan Region Presidency condemned Israeli latest airstrikes against Iran and opposed the use of military force in their tensions.
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Gas pipeline resumes operations after explosion near Kirkuk
Gas flow resumed through the pipeline connecting the Ajil fields in northern Iraq following emergency repairs, sources reported on Friday.
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PUK's Talabani hints at new demands in KRG talks
Deputy Prime Minister Qubad and PUK leader Qubad Talabani said on Monday that the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) may introduce new demands in its ongoing negotiations with the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP)…
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Sulaimani governor says signed joint deals with Iran
Sulaimani Governor Haval Abubakir said on Sunday that the Kurdistan Region’s governors signed several deals during a recent visit to Iran, where they also met President Masoud Pezeshkian.
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Nechirvan Barzani says Erbil wants stronger ties with Japan
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani on Sunday received Hitoshi Ishizuka, the new head of Japan’s consular office in Erbil, to discuss enhancing ties with Tokyo and investment opportunities.