Suspension of funding ‘political attack’: Kurdish blocs

The Kurdish blocs said they were “shocked and saddened” by the finance ministry’s decision.

Iraq ‘close’ to signing energy contracts amid worsening gas shortages

A shortage of Iranian gas imports has left Iraq struggling to supply its power plants, resulting in a diminished electricity supply.

Kurds could withdraw from Baghdad political process over withheld funds: Senior Kurdistan PM advisor

A senior advisor to Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani warned that if Baghdad continues withholding funds from the Region it could lead to a complete revocation of Kurdish participation in the federal government.

PM Barzani stresses danger of narcotics in Kurdistan Region

Barzani's remarks were read out by Interior Minister Rebar Ahmed at a conference titled "Together towards a strong and healthy society" that was organized by the Barzani Charity Foundation.

Hardline Israeli minister announces 22 new West Bank settlements

Referring to the development of new communities in “Judea and Samaria,” Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced plans for 22 new settlements in the occupied West Bank in violation of international law.

Nechirvan Barzani, Marco Rubio discuss US-Kurdish cooperation

A phone call between Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio saw discussion of economic and security cooperation between Erbil and Washington.

Baghdad says will no longer fund Kurdistan Region

The Iraqi finance ministry claimed that the Kurdistan Region has already exceeded its 12.67 percent of the annual budget, totaling 13.5 trillion dinars, adding that the finance ministry “is unable to continue funding the Region.”

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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.

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