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KRG Waives Residency and Visa Overstay Penalties for Foreign Nationals Affected by War

The KRG Ministry of Interior has waived selected residency and tourist visa overstay penalties for foreign nationals affected by war conditions. The temporary...

School Shooting in Mereş
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School Shooting in Mereş Leaves at Least Nine Dead, Marks Second Attack in Two Days

A school shooting in Mereş has left at least nine dead and raised urgent concerns about school safety after a second attack in...

Female Fighter Killed in Sulaimani Drone Attack
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Female Fighter Killed in Sulaimani Drone Attack, Kurdish Opposition Confirms

A female fighter has died after a drone attack in Slemani, as Kurdish opposition groups report continued strikes despite a temporary ceasefire.

School Shooting in Riha
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School Shooting in Riha Leaves 16 Injured, Raises Security Concerns

A school shooting in Riha injured 16 people after a student opened fire inside a school, prompting an ongoing investigation and renewed safety...

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EconomyLocal / Safety

Kurdistan Bakeries Turn to Firewood as Gas Prices Squeeze Bread Production

Kurdistan bakeries are adapting to rising gas prices by switching to firewood, highlighting growing pressure on food production and energy supply across the...

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Kurdistan Region’s Largest Cancer Hospital to Be Built in Erbil

A major new cancer hospital is being built in Erbil, marking a major step in expanding healthcare infrastructure in the Kurdistan Region. The...

EconomyGovernment & Policy

Baghdad’s Wheat Policy Draws Kurdistan Region Protest Over Farmer Quotas

The Kurdistan Region has condemned Baghdad’s wheat procurement policy as unfair, warning that lower federal quotas could leave farmers facing major losses despite...

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Lightning Strike in Sulaymaniyah Kills Shepherd, Separate Incident in Diyarbakir Leaves Two Children Dead

A lightning strike in Sulaymaniyah killed a shepherd, while a separate incident in Diyarbakir left two children dead, raising safety concerns across the...

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Breaking NewsGovernment & Policy

Rojava Security Forces Arrest Tribal Leader After Attack on Kurdish Symbols in Qamishli

Rojava security forces arrested a tribal leader in Qamishli after authorities said he was involved in an attack targeting Kurdish symbols. The case...

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Namo fazil Wins by D’Arce Choke, Adds Another Major Victory for Kurdistan MMA

Namo Fazil secured a second-round D’Arce choke win over Jake Babian in a welterweight contest. The victory adds to his growing record and...

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809 Drone and Missile Attacks Target the Kurdistan Region

The Kurdistan Region recorded 809 drone and missile attacks between February 28 and April 20, 2026. KRG data says 20 civilians were killed...

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Over 70 Hospitalized in Zakho Restaurant Food Poisoning Case

More than 70 people were hospitalized after a suspected food poisoning incident at a Zakho restaurant.

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Runaki Initiative Achieves Breakthrough, Delivering 24-Hour Electricity to 5.5 Million Citizens

The Runaki initiative now provides 24-hour electricity to nearly 5.5 million citizens across the Kurdistan Region, covering more than 85% of the public.

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Kurdistan Region’s Largest Cancer Hospital to Be Built in Erbil

A major new cancer hospital is being built in Erbil, marking a major step in expanding healthcare infrastructure in the Kurdistan Region. The...

EconomyGovernment & Policy

Baghdad’s Wheat Policy Draws Kurdistan Region Protest Over Farmer Quotas

The Kurdistan Region has condemned Baghdad’s wheat procurement policy as unfair, warning that lower federal quotas could leave farmers facing major losses despite...

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Lightning Strike in Sulaymaniyah Kills Shepherd, Separate Incident in Diyarbakir Leaves Two Children Dead

A lightning strike in Sulaymaniyah killed a shepherd, while a separate incident in Diyarbakir left two children dead, raising safety concerns across the...

Breaking NewsGovernment & Policy

Rojava Security Forces Arrest Tribal Leader After Attack on Kurdish Symbols in Qamishli

Rojava security forces arrested a tribal leader in Qamishli after authorities said he was involved in an attack targeting Kurdish symbols. The case...

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Kurdistan Restaurants See 35% Drop in Business Amid Dreadful Iran War

Kurdistan restaurants see 35% drop in business as regional tensions reduce tourism...

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Feyli Kurds’ Rights Must Be Restored, Kurdistan Leaders Say on Genocide Anniversary

Kurdistan Region leaders used the 46th anniversary of the Feyli Kurdish genocide...

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Kurdistan Expands Thalassemia Treatment Program With Fifth Patient Convoy Abroad

Kurdistan continues to expand its thalassemia treatment program, sending more patients abroad...

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Peshmerga Commander Calls Erbil Drone Strike That Killed French Soldier “Deeply Shocking”

A drone strike on a joint Peshmerga-French base near Erbil has killed one French soldier and wounded six others, drawing strong reactions from...

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KRG Urges Public and Media to Avoid Sharing Drone Footage and Targeted Locations

The Kurdistan Regional Government has warned citizens and media outlets not to publish footage of drone incidents or targeted locations, citing national security...

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French soldier killed, six wounded in drone attack on joint base near Makhmour

A drone attack on a joint French-Peshmerga base near Makhmour killed one French soldier and wounded six others. The strike marks a serious...

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Salih Muslim, Founding Figure of PYD and Rojava Politics, Dies in Erbil at 74

Salih Muslim, a founding figure of the PYD and a prominent Kurdish political leader from Rojava, died in Erbil after suffering kidney failure....

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KRG Rejects Claims of Role in Arming Kurdish Iranian Opposition Groups

The Kurdistan Regional Government has denied reports linking the region to a plan to arm Kurdish opposition groups for operations inside Iran. The...

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Qubad Talabani Announces Security Measures in Slemani to Protect Citizens

Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani met with the Slemani security committee to introduce new measures aimed at protecting citizens amid growing regional tensions....

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US and Gulf States Condemn Iranian Missile and Drone Attacks Across Region, Including Kurdistan

The United States and several Gulf countries have condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks across the region, including in the Kurdistan Region, calling...

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Government & PolicyGovernment & Reform

After Two Decades, Article 140 Remains Unfulfilled as KRG Highlights Ongoing Disputes

A new KRG report examines two decades of stalled implementation of Article 140, citing displacement, property damage, and ongoing administrative changes in disputed...