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Soran Ari is the founder and editor of Kurdish Weekly and a digital media entrepreneur. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature from Queen's University and a diploma in Health, Wellness, and Fitness from Mohawk College. He covers Kurdish affairs and global news with a focus on impactful, community-driven reporting, and is also the creator of the ESL Kurd language learning app.

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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...

Lightning strike in Sulaymaniyah
Local / SafetyEnvironment

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...

Rojava security forces arrest tribal leader
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...

Ghazal Mawlan
Breaking NewsGovernment & Reform

Death of Ghazal Mawlan Raises Legal and Medical Accountability Concerns in Slemani

The death of Ghazal Mawlan after a drone strike in Slemani is under investigation, raising questions about emergency medical care and legal accountability.

Masrour Barzani
Government & PolicyEconomy

Masrour Barzani Discusses Energy and Security With U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum

Masrour Barzani discussed energy and security cooperation with U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, focusing on stability and infrastructure protection in the Kurdistan Region.

Erbil displacement camp strike
Breaking NewsLocal / Safety

Drone and Missile Strike Hits Displacement Camp in Erbil, Casualties Reported

A drone and missile strike hit a displacement camp near Erbil, killing civilians including a child, as conflicting reports emerge on the full...

Erbil Green Belt Project
EnvironmentInfrastructure Development

First Successful Phase of the Erbil Green Belt Project Nears Completion

The first phase of the Erbil Green Belt Project is close to completion, marking a major step in the city’s long-term environmental strategy....

Kirkuk Governor Set to Shift to Turkmen Under New Political Deal
Government & PolicyBreaking News

Kirkuk Governor Set to Shift to Turkmen Under New Political Deal

A new agreement could transfer the Kirkuk governor post from the PUK to a Turkmen figure before later shifting it to a Sunni...