News
In Shaqlawa's 'City of Mulberries,' an Inaugural Festival Celebrates Harvest and Heritage
1+ hour ago (646+ words) As the historic Kurdish town hosts its first major mulberry festival, a seasonal agricultural gathering highlights a broader regional push toward economic diversification, tourism, and community resilience. For generations, the residents of Shaqlawa have tied their economic fortunes to the…...
Syrian Kurdish Lawmaker Pushes for Administrative Status as Afrin Welcomes Returnees
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (630+ words) ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - A steady stream of returning families, expanding reconstruction projects, and plans to create new employment opportunities are reshaping Afrin as local authorities report significant progress in rebuilding the region and restoring public services. In an interview with Kurdistan24, Afrin regional…...
U. S. Envoys Head to Switzerland as Diplomatic Push With Iran Hangs in the Balance
2+ hour, 56+ min ago (811+ words) Despite the postponement of scheduled technical talks over the war in Lebanon, the arrival of senior American, Iranian, and Qatari officials in Europe signals a desperate effort to salvage a fragile peace framework. ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - As the fragile diplomatic framework between…...
Qatar-Gifted Presidential Jet Debuts as Trump Praises "World's Most Luxurious Plane'
3+ hour, 40+ min ago (528+ words) US President Donald Trump has unveiled a luxury aircraft gifted by Qatar that is set to serve as a replacement for Air Force One, describing it as a "flying White House" ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - Standing inside a hangar at Joint Base Andrews…...
Kremlin Adviser Thanks Kurdistan24 for Role at St. Petersburg Economic Forum
13+ hour, 29+ min ago (280+ words) Anton Kabyakov, adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin, personally thanked Kurdistan24 for its participation in Russia's flagship economic summit. ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - A senior adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent an official letter of appreciation to Kurdistan24, recognizing the outlet's participation in…...
Regional Mediators to Meet in Cairo as US-Iran Talks Face Delay
4+ hour, 22+ min ago (405+ words) Foreign ministers from Egypt, Pakistan, T'rkiye, and Saudi Arabia are set to meet in Cairo on Sunday to discuss regional developments, peace, security, and stability following the postponement of US-Iran negotiations. ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - Diplomatic efforts surrounding the emerging US-Iran peace process…...
Hezbollah Tells Kurdistan24 No Lebanon Ceasefire Deal Exists with Israel
15+ hour, 17+ min ago (390+ words) A source close to Hezbollah's decision-making leadership told Kurdistan24 that no agreement has been reached to extend a ceasefire with Israel ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - As reports emerged of a possible extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, a source close to Hezbollah's…...
Iran Delays Swiss Meeting as Tehran and Washington Move Into 60-Day Negotiation Phase
15+ hour, 17+ min ago (669+ words) Tehran says a planned Switzerland meeting has been delayed after the U. S. and Iran digitally signed a memorandum of understanding, while both sides move into a 60-day period aimed at reaching a final agreement. ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - A planned ceremony in Switzerland to…...
'No Limits' to American Power: Trump Reflects on Iran, Israel, and a Second Term Unlike Any Other
13+ hour, 6+ min ago (638+ words) In a sweeping Axios interview, the US president ranges across Iran, Israel, world leaders, Cuba, artificial intelligence, and the future of American power. Speaking in a wide-ranging interview with Axios, Trump offered his most expansive account yet of the Iran…...
Over 1, 200 Ezidi Women Still Missing Nearly 12 Years After ISIS Genocide, KRG Says
21+ hour, 55+ min ago (722+ words) As the world observes the UN Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, a solemn ceremony in Duhok highlighted the ongoing search for missing captives and the slow path to healing for survivors. ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - As the international community…...