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Newborn Baby Found Inside Mosque in Kirkuk Province

A newborn was found in a mosque in Kirkuk’s Shuan district and is in good health. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.


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Kirkuk Investors Await Payment from KRG After 11-Year Delay

Four Kirkuk investors say the KRG owes them 765 million dinars for projects completed 11 years ago. The funds were transferred to a bank but remain unpaid.


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Duhok Election Office: 10,000 Employees Needed for Ballot Operations

The Duhok election office says 10,000 employees are needed for the upcoming vote. Ten parties and 59 candidates have registered so far, pending final approval.


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Kurdistan Region Braces for High Temperatures and Light Dust Storm

Temperatures remain high across the Kurdistan Region with light dust expected to resume. Garmian may reach 48°C, and other cities will see similar heat levels.


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Iraqi Technical Delegation in Kurdistan to Review Salaries and Revenues

An Iraqi delegation is in the Kurdistan Region to assess revenues, expenditures, and salary issues. A high-level meeting will be held soon based on their findings.


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Erbil Silo Receives Nearly 59,000 Tons of Wheat from Farmers

Erbil and Koya farmers have delivered over 58,600 tons of wheat. The collection process is continuing, according to the Erbil Silo director.


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Erbil Airport Resumes Flights After 12-Day Closure Amid Regional Ceasefire

Flights resumed at Erbil Airport after a 12-day suspension due to the Israel-Iran conflict. Over 1,200 flights were canceled at Erbil and Sulaimani airports during the closure.


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Hidden Warehouse of Smuggled Drugs Seized Inside Pharmacy in Kurdistan Region

A hidden warehouse of smuggled drugs was found in a Sulaimani pharmacy. The pharmacy was shut down and legal action has been initiated for violating regulations.


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Sulaimani International Airport: Flights to Resume as Iraqi Airspace Reopens

Iraqi airspace reopened to all flights as of June 24, allowing Sulaimani Airport to resume operations. The reopening began in the southern regions, officials confirmed.


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Nechirvan Barzani: Stability Depends on Dialogue and Mutual Understanding

Nechirvan Barzani welcomed the Iran-Israel ceasefire and stressed that dialogue and mutual understanding are key to regional stability. He praised international efforts for peace.


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KRG Official: Trade with Iran Continues, Fourth Food Ration Distribution to Begin Soon

KRG official Nawzad Kamil says trade with Iran remains active. He announced that 85% of the third food ration has been distributed and the fourth will begin soon, with registration open until July 5 and possible extension.


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Security Guard Accidentally Killed by Colleague While on Duty in Koya

A security guard in Koya was accidentally killed by a friend during duty. The victim was a Ranya resident working in the operations department.


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Arrest Warrants Issued for 26 Kurdish Villagers in Tapasawz

Twenty-six Kurdish villagers face arrest after a land dispute in Tapasawz, Khurmatu. Clashes erupted during a land survey involving security forces and imported Arabs.


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Iraqi Federal Court Chief Justice Resigns, Judges Return to Work

Federal Court Chief Justice Jassim Omairi has resigned, leading to the withdrawal of other judges’ resignations. The court is set to resume work after recent internal disputes.


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Over 1,200 Flights Canceled at Erbil and Sulaimani Airports Amid Regional Conflict

Iraq’s airspace closure led to the cancellation of 1,283 flights at Erbil and Sulaimani airports in 10 days. The move follows escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.


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Kurdistan Region Confirms No Nuclear Radiation Detected Amid Regional Escalation

The Kurdistan Region reports no nuclear radiation as daily tests confirm a clean environment. This comes amid rising tensions following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.


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UN Representative Meets Shaswar Abdulwahid to Discuss Regional and Domestic Issues

UN Representative Mohammed Hassan met Shaswar Abdulwahid to discuss regional tensions and living conditions in the Kurdistan Region. The situation of salaried employees was also addressed.


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Drone Crashes in Sulaimani Border Area, No Casualties Reported

A drone crashed near Gomezal village in Bangird, Dukan, on June 19, 2025. Authorities confirmed no casualties or damage, and security forces are investigating


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KRG Plans to Resume Umrah Pilgrimage by Air and Land After Regional Tensions Ease

The KRG will resume Umrah pilgrimages after regional tensions ease, with new regulations for transport companies. Flights remain suspended due to the Iran-Israel conflict.


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KRG’s Seasonal Fishing Ban to End, Harmful Methods Still Prohibited

The KRG's seasonal fishing ban ends tomorrow, but harmful fishing methods remain banned permanently. The measures aim to preserve aquatic ecosystems.


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