Erbil gas station shooter confesses, cites self defense

According to information acquired by The New Region’, the shooter said in his confession to authorities that the shooter in that moment he felt it was his right to “defend himself”.

Agricultural ministry attack perpetrators affiliated to Kataib Hezbollah: Investigation committee

“The armed elements who committed this violation belong to the Kataib Hezbollah formation and are affiliated with the 45th and 46th Brigades of the Popular Mobilization Forces [PMF],” read a statement from Sudani’s spokesperson Sabah al-Numan.

Syrian energy minister to visit Iraq, discuss rehabilitating key oil pipeline

The fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria has restarted the discourse over a potential revival of the Kirkuk-Baniyas oil pipeline.

Damascus will not participate in Paris talks with SDF: Syrian government official

The source said the conference “does not represent a comprehensive national framework, but rather a fragile alliance that includes sides harmed by the victory of the Syrians and the fall of the era of the deposed regime, and some parties that monopolized or trying to monopolize the representation of the components of Syria by force of fait accompli, and based on external support.”

Northeast Syria communities call for decentralization

“We believe that the sustainable solution lies through a democratic constitution that enshrines and enhances ethnic, cultural, and religious diversity and establishes a decentralized state,” the statement read

Maliki calls for legal measures against officials with former Baath link

“If it is proven with evidence that any individual who infiltrated the parliament or state positions was previously affiliated with the Baath Party, they must be immediately subjected to legal procedures, regardless of their current position or the way they reached the office,” Maliki said.

Syria's Sharaa talks security with Turkish FM

"In our talks, we particularly focused on security issues. We concentrated on internal and external threats to Syria’s sovereignty and political unity," Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan wrote on X.

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Dying waters: Climate change forces Iraq’s marsh families into urban struggle

Once thriving on the rich ecosystems of Iraq’s southern marshes, families like that of Naji Arhim have been uprooted by severe drought and water shortages. Generations of fishermen and buffalo herders have seen their lands turn to dust, pushing them into cities where their traditional skills no longer apply.

Critics say free speech under attack in Iraq's Anbar province

As elections approach, activists, civil servants, and tribal leaders in Iraq’s Anbar province report arrests, forced transfers, and online surveillance of citizens criticizing the ruling Taqaddum party.

After years of tribal conflicts, Dhi Qar sees decline in violence

After years of tribal conflicts, Iraq’s Dhi Qar province has seen a sharp decline in violence, with only 25 disputes recorded in early 2025 compared to 158 in 2023.

Iraq’s provincial councils face criticism after 2023 return

Since their reinstatement in 2023, Iraq’s provincial councils have failed to deliver meaningful results, instead becoming scenes of political conflict, legal disputes, and public frustration.

Gold mines in Iran’s Kurdish regions: Between riches and sorrows

The gold-rich Kurdish regions of western Iran grapple with the serious environmental and health consequences arising from mining the precious commodity, launching a campaign to stop the drilling which has seen elevated instances of cancer and the destruction of local flora and fauna.

Iraqi PM's office officials face arrest warrant over wiretapping network case: sources

After a wiretapping network traced back to the Iraqi PM's office was uncovered earlier in the month, arrest warrants have now been issued for senior officials in the governmental office, sources told The New Region.

Iraq to suspend MasterCard use for foreign transactions June: Source

The Central Bank of Iraq has ordered local banks to halt the use of MasterCard for international transactions starting June 1, 2025, shifting all foreign dealings to the US-issued Switch card to enhance financial oversight, source told The New Region.