Kurdistan
Explosive drone downed near Kurdish Peshmerga forces in Iraq's Kirkuk province
The Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) Interior Ministry last Friday pointed the finger at Iranian-backed militias in Iraq as the culprits behind the recent drone attacks.
Pro-Iran militia leader claims US interference in Iraq’s PMF legislation - analysis
The Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces is behind the drone attacks on Iraq - analysis
Drone attacks surge in Iraq amid rising US security tensions, Iranian military presence
Iraqis increasingly concerned nobody protecting their skies amid Israel-Iran escalation - analysis
Iraq has complained to the UN Security Council over Israel allegedly violating Iraqi airspace to conduct airstrikes on Iran.
Kurdish parties demand uprising against regime’s oppression in Iran
Kurdish political groups in Iran are calling for an uprising against the Islamic Regime amid the Israel-Iran War.
Erbil on edge as suspected Iranian drone crashes in Iraq en route to Israel
This is only the latest incident which saw Kurds in Erbil subjected to Iranian attacks.
Kurdistan Region’s $110B gas deals spark controversy with Baghdad – analysis
The energy deals come as Kurdistan is trying to bolster its security and autonomy in Iraq.
Kurdistan Region looks to future with US ties - analysis
Kurdistan PM Barzani visits Washington to strengthen US ties and secure energy deals amid regional tensions.
Historic Kurdish conference paves way for unity in Syria - analysis
Kurdish parties in eastern Syria united to push for a decentralized, democratic Syria. They seek integration with Damascus after years of division and conflict.
Turkey’s power game is maintaining control at home and beyond - opinion
Turkey is classified as a “brown country” with both democratic and authoritarian features, but democracy, legality, and citizenship rights effectively disappear in southeastern Turkey.
After 45 year, will the Kurdish-Turkish conflict in Iraq come to an end?
The jailed founder of a Kurdish nationalist group has called for the movement to lay down its arms, but Kurdish forces seem unwilling to as long as Turkish strikes continue.
Iraq, Turkey talk on energy cooperation, oil exports, and trade ties
Talks in Baghdad focus on energy ties, oil exports, and water concerns.
Kurdistan region marks 37 years since Halabja massacre
Kurdistan leaders mark 37 years since the Halabja massacre, demanding justice and recognition for victims.
Turkey’s old trick: Keeping Kurds off the new Mideast map - opinion
Strengthening ties between the Kurds and Israel could counterbalance Turkish and Iranian ambitions, promote regional stability, and redefine power dynamics in the Middle East.