KRG will let coronavirus curfew lapse on Monday: Erbil governor
Erbil Governor Omed Khoshnaw told NRT on Sunday night (April 11) that the overnight curfew the government imposed last week as a way to prevent the spread of coronavirus will end on Monday morning.
The United States offered "very serious" ideas to Iran on how to revive a nuclear deal during talks in Vienna but is waiting for Iran to show the same "seriousness," a US official said Friday (April 9).
Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Spokesperson Jotiar Adil said on Sunday (April 11) that the Kurdistan Region’s Supreme Committee for Coronavirus Response has decided to extend the suspension of in-person classes for at least another ten days for primary and secondary school students, other than those in twelfth-grade.
The Kurdistan Regional Government's (KRG) Ministry of Endowment and Religious Affairs said on Sunday (April 11) that mosques will be open during Ramadan, but that worshipers should follow self-protection measures like wearing face masks, otherwise they will be closed.
France's Europe Minister Clement Beaune said Sunday (April 11) that Turkey had set a "trap" for European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen by forcing her to sit off to the side on a visit to Ankara, in a photo-op faux pas quickly dubbed 'sofagate'.
Jordan's King Abdullah appeared in public Sunday (April 11) alongside his half-brother Prince Hamzah, state TV showed, their first joint appearance since a palace crisis involving the prince rocked the kingdom.
The Parwezkhan international border crossing between Iran and the Kurdistan Region will remained closed to most traffic until at least April 20.
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) announced on Sunday (April 11) that this coming Wednesday will be observed as a holiday by all government institutions in honor of the Ezidi festival of Charshama Sari Sali or “Red Wednesday.”
Iraq’s Ministry of Health said on Sunday (April 11) it recorded 6,791 new coronavirus infections and 35 deaths in the country over the past 24 hours.
The US dollars to the Iraqi dinar (IQD) exchange rates was stable on the Kurdistan Region’s currency markets on Sunday (April 11).
The Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) Ministry of Health on Sunday (April 11) urged citizens to register on its website to sign up to be vaccinated against COVID-19, amid concerns that not enough people were registering for the vital inoculations.
The Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) Ministry of Health announced on Sunday (April 11) it had officially recorded 1,129 new cases of coronavirus infection over the past 24 hours.
Crude oil prices were stable on Saturday (April 10) compared with the previous day.
During the civil war that ended over 30 years ago Abla Barotta survived shelling and clashes, but she now fears a "slow death" from Lebanon's worst economic crisis in decades.
Coordinator of the Change Movement’s (Gorran) Legal Room Choman Muhammad on Saturday (April 10) argued that the decision by the Kurdistan Parliament to exclude New Generation MP Kazim Faruq from future sessions was a violation of the legislature’s own by-laws.
Former Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) lawmaker Shakhawan Abdula told NRT’s Tawtwe interview program on Sunday (April 10) that the KDP and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) should hold a meeting to discuss the future of Kirkuk, arguing that the people of the governorate want the KDP to return to the city.
Iran's atomic energy organisation said Sunday (April 11) the Natanz nuclear facility was hit by a terrorist act, hours after it said an "accident" had caused a power failure there.
Duhok Police Directorate said on Saturday (April 10) that a 50-year-old man was shot and killed during a fight between two families in Duhok governorate’s Zawita sub-district.
Emir of the Kurdistan Justice Group (KJG) Ali Bapir said on Saturday (April 10) that the party wants the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to stop cutting public sector salaries.
Spokesperson for the KDP caucus in the Kurdistan Parliament Peshawa Hawrami said on Saturday (April 10) that representatives of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) are expected to meet soon with legislative leaders to discuss financial and political matters.
From the creation of the Emirate of Transjordan 100 years ago this week, to the current crisis within the royal family, we look back on a century of the Hashemite kingdom Friday (April 9).
Dozens of detainees, including long-term political prisoners, have been released after protests by their families following Covid-19 cases in their jail, activists said Saturday (April 10).
Iraq’s Ministry of Health said on Saturday (April 10) it recorded 6,779 new coronavirus infections and 37 deaths in the country over the past 24 hours.
The Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) Ministry of Health announced on Saturday (April 10) it had officially recorded 612 new cases of coronavirus infections over the past 24 hours.
Famous Kurdish poet Dilzar passed away at the age of 101 in Erbil on Saturday (April 10), according to an NRT reporter.
Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Spokesperson Jotiar Adil said on Saturday (April 10) that the KRG will decide whether to pay the public sector workers’ salaries with cuts for this month in the coming days.
Saudi Arabia on Saturday (April 10) executed three soldiers for "high treason", the defence ministry said.
Iran announced Saturday (April 10) it has started up advanced uranium enrichment centrifuges in a breach of its undertakings under a troubled 2015 nuclear deal, days after talks on rescuing it got underway.
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani led a high-level delegation to Baghdad on Saturday (April 10) and met with senior Iraqi leaders, including Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, President Barham Salih, and Speaker of the Council of Representatives Muhammad al-Halbusi.
Secretary of the Kurdistan Socialist Democratic Party (KSDP) Muhammed Haji Mahmood said on Friday (April 9) that if there are agreements between the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), 70% of the issues in the Kurdistan Region will be resolved.
The US dollars to the Iraqi dinar (IQD) exchange rates was stable on the Kurdistan Region’s currency markets on Saturday (April 10).
Energy giant Saudi Aramco said it has struck a 12.4-billion-dollar deal to sell a minority stake in a newly formed oil pipeline business to a consortium led by US-based EIG Global Energy Partners.
The United States said Friday (April 9) it offered "very serious" ideas on reviving the Iran nuclear accord but was waiting for Tehran to reciprocate as partner nations voiced optimism following talks in Vienna.
Crude oil prices were up on Saturday (April 10) compared with the previous day.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (April 9) called on Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to preserve an international convention, beneficial to Moscow, which regulates marine traffic through the Black Sea straits.
Iraqi authorities Friday (April 9) locked down entire neighborhoods in Baghdad and said it would shut down shops employing people who have not been vaccinated, as it grapples with its highest coronavirus caseload yet.
The EU said Friday (April 9) that the first week of talks to save the landmark 2015 deal on Iran's nuclear programme had been "constructive", while Tehran indicated they would continue on Wednesday.
Iraq’s Ministry of Health said on Friday (April 9) it recorded 7,937 new coronavirus infections and 35 deaths in the country over the past 24 hours.
Iraq’s Ministry of Health and Environment on Friday (April 9) called on airline offices not to issue tickets to any citizens unless they are vaccinated and show their vaccination cards.
The Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) Ministry of Health announced on Friday (April 9) it had officially recorded 1,173 new cases of coronavirus infections over the past 24 hours.
The United States will send two warships through the Bosphorus to the Black Sea, the Turkish foreign ministry said on Friday (April 9), as tensions simmer between Russia and Ukraine.
Eight days after a visit by the committee to observe the conditions of a group of imprisoned journalists and activists who were arrested last year in Duhok, Rapporteur of the Kurdistan Parliament’s Social affairs and Protection of Human Rights Committee Badriya Esmail said on Friday (April 9) the prison's authorities did not allow the members to see activist Badal Barwari as they were told that they only had permission to see five of the detainees.
US Ambassador to Iraq Matthew Tueller said on Thursday (April 9) that the Iraqi government has taken good steps to prevent a recurrence of attacks on the Green Zone, where the American and other foreign embassies are based.
Iran on Friday (April 9) released a South Korean-flagged tanker it had seized three months ago after a dispute over billions in frozen oil funds.
The US dollars to the Iraqi dinar (IQD) exchange rates was stable on the Kurdistan Region’s currency markets on Friday (April 9).
Eighteen years ago Saddam Hussein's brutal rule came to an end, but the prospects for young Iraqis who never witnessed his dictatorship remain blighted by insecurity, rampant corruption and joblessness.
Crude oil prices were down on Friday (April 9) compared with the previous day.
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi on Thursday described Turkish President Recep Tayyib Erdogan as a dictator, in remarks that risk further souring EU-Turkey ties.
A lawyer of imprisoned teacher and activist Badal Barwari said on Thursday (April 8) that Barwari’s health in prison is in danger.
Azerbaijan on Thursday (April 8) launched joint military exercises with Turkish troops aimed at increasing "combat effectiveness" of the two countries' military, the Caucasus nation said.
Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani said on Thursday (April 8) that the KRG should give opportunities to private sector to cooperate with the government in implementing projects.
Iraq’s Ministry of Health said on Thursday (April 8) it recorded 7,817 new coronavirus infections and 34 deaths in the country over the past 24 hours.
The Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) Ministry of Health announced on Thursday (April 8) it had officially recorded 1,092 new cases of coronavirus infections over the past 24 hours.
Iraqi President Barham Salih signed the Federal Budget Law for 2021 on Thursday (April 8), according to a statement issued by his office.
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Iran passed the two million mark Thursday (April 8), the health ministry announced, as the daily caseload reached a new record high.
Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Minister of Interior Rebar Ahmed said on Thursday (April 8) that officials in the Kurdistan Region are forced to tighten coronavirus-related restrictions due to people’s failure to abide by the public health guidelines and self-protection measures.
Turkey on Wednesday (April 7) blamed the European Union for seating arrangements that left European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen without a chair during a meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The US dollars to the Iraqi dinar (IQD) exchange rates was stable on the Kurdistan Region’s currency markets on Thursday (April 8).
An unknown man accompanied by another person on a motorcycle threw a grenade in the direction of the house of the former head of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) Twelfth Branch office in Halabja city Fazil Basharati late on Wednesday night (April 7) and it fell in a neighborhood’s house.
The United Arab Emirates, which had previously backed Libya's eastern military strongman Khalifa Haftar, has pledged support for the new unity government in Tripoli formed after UN-sponsored peace talks.
