Erbil Airbase attacked with drone using TNT; Turkish soldier killed in rocket strikes near Bashiqa
Erbil Airbase and a Turkish military facility near Bashiqa in Nineveh governorate were hit in closely-timed attacks on Wednesday night (April 14).
Head of the Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) Department of Foreign Relations Safeen Dizayee on Wednesday (April 14) sought to downplay the notion that foreign diplomats were putting pressure on Erbil for its controversial prosecution of five journalists and activists from the Badinan area, amid continuing alarm about the deteriorating state of press freedom in the Region.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday (April 14) slammed Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi for calling him a "dictator", saying it was vulgar.
European powers on Wednesday (April 14) expressed "grave concern" over Iran's move to boost uranium enrichment to 60 percent in response to what Tehran says was an attack by Israel against a key nuclear facility.
Sulaimani Mayor Awat Muhammad said that an historical site was discovered in one of the oldest parts of the city on Wednesday (April 14).
Iraq’s Ministry of Health said on Wednesday (April 14) it recorded 7,979 new coronavirus infections and 40 deaths in the country over the past 24 hours.
The suspects in an alleged plot to destabilise Jordan will go trial in the kingdom's State Security Court, state television reported Wednesday (April 14).
Kurdistan Islamic Union (KIU) lawmaker Abubakir Haladani said during a parliamentary debate on Wednesday (April 14) that the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) denied a request by Jalamord village in Chamchamal district, where nearly 400 people were killed during the genocidal Anfal campaign, for 4 million Iraqi dinars ($2,742) to spend on local infrastructure improvements.
The Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday (April 14) it had officially recorded 1,159 new cases of coronavirus infections over the past 24 hours.
Head of the New Generation Movement caucus in the Kurdistan Parliament Kazim Faruq was again prevented from entering the grounds of the Kurdistan Parliament ahead of a session on Wednesday (April 14).
Turkey's foreign minister hailed the start of "a new era" with Egypt as Ankara pushes ahead with normalising relations with Cairo, local media reported on Wednesday (April 14).
Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Spokesperson Jotiar Adil on Wednesday (April 14) strongly denied a report from a media outlet affiliated with the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) regarding an attack on an alleged Mossad installation in the Kurdistan Region.
Deputy Speaker of the Kurdistan Parliament Hemin Hawrami said on Wednesday (April 14) that one of the legislature’s priorities was to end cuts to public sector salaries and to ensure that they are distributed on time, but warned that it would depend on implementation of the 2021 Federal Budget Law.
The US dollars to the Iraqi dinar (IQD) exchange rates was up on the Kurdistan Region’s currency markets on Wednesday (April 14).
In a statement marking Anfal Memorial Day, Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Wednesday (April 14) called on Iraq’s federal government to provide compensation to the survivors and the families of the victims of the Anfal genocide.
Crude oil prices were up on Wednesday (April 14) compared with the previous day.
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday (April 14) its decision to boost uranium enrichment to 60 percent was a response to arch-foe Israel's "nuclear terrorism" against its Natanz facility.
Head of Garmian administration Jalal Nuri warned Tuesday (April 13) that the area will likely face a drought this coming summer because there was little rain this winter.
Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Minister of Finance and Economy Awat Janab on Tuesday (April 13) told NRT’s Tawtwe interview program that a recent budget agreement between the federal government and the KRG is an important political and economic success for the Kurdistan Region and, if the agreement is implemented, there is a high probability that the KRG will end the deeply unpopular cuts to the salaries of public sector workers.
President Joe Biden will withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan before this year's 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, finally ending America's longest war despite mounting fears of a Taliban victory, officials said Tuesday (April 13).
An Israeli-operated ship was attacked Tuesday (April 13) off the UAE opposite the Iranian coast, Israeli media said, in the latest apparent escalation between the Jewish state and the Islamic republic.
Raparin Police Directorate said on Tuesday (April 13) that a young woman committed suicide in the administration, which is located north of Sulaimani.
The Syrian government on Tuesday (April 13) dismissed central bank governor Hazem Karfoul whose three-year tenure coincided with a severe economic crisis.
Iran said Tuesday (April 13) it will start enriching uranium up to 60 percent, state media reported, two days after an explosion it blamed on Israel damaged its enrichment plant in Natanz.
OPEC upgraded its expectations for global oil demand growth in 2021 Tuesday (April 13) on expectations of a growth rebound, as the oil producing countries' organisation plans to lift output in the months ahead.
Iraq’s Ministry of Health said on Tuesday (April 13) it recorded 8,179 new coronavirus infections and 39 deaths in the country over the past 24 hours.
The Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday (April 13) it had officially recorded 1,228 new cases of coronavirus infections over the past 24 hours.
A Turkish court has released 10 retired naval commanders whom President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had accused of eyeing a "political coup", local media reported on Tuesday (April 13).
The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) said on Tuesday (April 13) that its forces arrested a “terrorist” cell consisting of six Islamic State (ISIS) militants who were planning operations against security and civilian targets in Nineveh governorate.
Babil Governor Hassan Mandil al-Sariawi was arrested by the security forces on Tuesday (April 13) on corruption charges, according to a security source.
The European Court of Human Rights on Tuesday (April 13) condemned Turkey for the detention of journalist and novelist Ahmet Altan for his alleged involvement in a failed 2016 coup attempt.
Surging coronavirus cases in many parts of the world overshadowed the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan on Tuesday (April 13), with festivities curtailed by contagion fears.
Setting up tents and preparing for a prolonged stay, people with disabilities protested in front of the offices of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Council of Ministers on Tuesday (April 13) against deteriorating living conditions for members of their community.
Iran's foreign minister warned Tuesday (April 13) that "acts of sabotage" and sanctions will give the United States no extra leverage in talks on reviving a troubled 2015 nuclear deal.
The Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan will begin Wednesday in Iran, the office of the Islamic republic's supreme leader announced as the country fights the region's deadliest coronavirus outbreak.
The US dollars to the Iraqi dinar (IQD) exchange rates was up on the Kurdistan Region’s currency markets on Tuesday (April 13).
Following a visit to Erbil by the US ambassador to Iraq, Head of the Kurdistan Regional Government's (KRG) Department of Foreign Relations Safeen Dizayee said on Monday (April 12) that the Kurdistan Region plays an important role in the strategic dialogue between the US and Iraq that began last July.
Faced with sharp price rises, a decline in the buying power of the dinar and rising unemployment, Iraqis enter the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan with a feeling of dread.
Deputy Head of the New Generation Movement caucus in the Kurdistan Parliament Kawa Abdulqadir said on Monday (April 12) that the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is making excuses for continued public sector salary cuts.
Head of the Kurdistan Justice Group (KJG) caucus in the Kurdistan Parliament Abdulstar Majid said on Monday (April 12) that the salaries of public sector workers in the Kurdistan Region will again be cut by twenty-one percent in this month’s disbursement.
Crude oil prices were up on Tuesday (April 13) compared with the previous day.
Saudi Arabia fervently denies involvement in Jordan's royal feud, but the arrest of an advisor to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has stirred unease in Riyadh, which sources say is pushing for his release.
Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) advisor Arf Rushdi said on Monday (April 12) that the KDP’s fourteenth party congress will be held in Duhok on May 26.
The Kurdistan Region Security Council (KRSC) said on Monday (April 12) that the security forces arrested five Islamic States (ISIS) militants who were planning attacks in the Kurdistan Region’s capital Erbil.
Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Monday (April 12) wished Muslims in the Kurdistan Region, Iraq, and around the world a blessed Ramadan at the start of the holy month.
Iraqi President Barham Salih signed a proclamation on Monday (April 12) authorizing early elections on October 10.
Israeli spy agencies accused Iran on Monday (April 12) of using fake social media accounts to lure citizens of the Jewish state abroad "to harm or abduct them".
Russia's foreign ministry said Monday (April 12) it hoped a power outage at Iran's Natanz uranium plant, which Tehran denounced as an attack by Israel, would not "undermine" progress on nuclear talks.
Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Minister of Finance and Economy Awat Janab told lawmakers on Monday (April 12) that the KRG may be unable to distribute public sector salaries in full, even once the federal government begins sending the Kurdistan Region’s budget share.
Iraq’s Ministry of Health said on Monday (April 12) it recorded 7,953 new coronavirus infections and 44 deaths in the country over the past 24 hours.
The Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) Ministry of Health announced on Monday (April 12) it had officially recorded 1,158 new cases of coronavirus infection over the past 24 hours.
The Syrian regime's air force used the chemical weapon chlorine in an attack on the town of Saraqib in 2018, the global toxic arms watchdog said on Monday (April 12) after an investigation.
Denmark is facing growing criticism for a decision last year to revoke residence permits for Syrian refugees, citing a "safe" situation around Damascus, but the country is sticking to its position.
In an effort to highlight the plight of Kurdish women imprisoned in Iran, Hengaw Organization for Human Rights highlighted the case of Muhibat Mahmoodi on Monday (April 12).
Yemen's Houthis claimed Monday (April 12) to have launched drone strikes against Saudi energy giant Aramco's facilities, amid an upsurge in fighting between the insurgents and the Riyadh-backed government in northern Yemen.
Iran's foreign ministry said Monday (April 12) Israel was "of course" behind an attack on the Natanz uranium enrichment plant the previous day, and promised vengeance.
The US dollars to the Iraqi dinar (IQD) exchange rates was up on the Kurdistan Region’s currency markets on Monday (April 12).
Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Minister of Agriculture Begard Talabani said on Sunday (April 11) that a wheat processing and marketing facility in Erbil could provide nearly 3,000 job opportunities in the area.
Member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan’s (PUK) General Leadership Council Muhammed Osman said on Sunday (April 11) that some PUK members act like they are in the opposition despite the party’s participation in the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) coalition because they are dissatisfied with decisions the cabinet is making.
Spokesperson for the Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) Ministry of Health Aso Hawezi said that the Kurdistan Region’s share of the first shipment of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine reached Erbil on Sunday (April 11).
