US says will not accept ‘an indefinite delay’ in resuming Kurdish oil exports

“The pipeline’s closure has done nothing but stifle Iraq’s economic development and undermines American business and help increase Iran’s influence. This issue needs to be resolved, and soon,” said the US State Department spokesperson

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Sulaimani drones ‘message’ to PUK: Security official

The New Region understands that the drones measured 1.6 meters each, and that no flags or indicators were seen on the bodies of the objects bespeaking a responsible party due to the damage they suffered while being shot down.

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Iraq’s ruling faction to hold meeting on Kurdish oil exports

“The Coordination Framework supports the resumption of Kurdistan Region oil exports, and they have no intention of continuing the suspension of exports, but according to conditions that will be discussed and agreed upon during the upcoming meeting,” a senior Coordination Framework member told The New Region

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Iraqi top court judges rescind resignations after new chief appointment: Source

The judges has submitted their resignations in light of a perceived undermining of the court's authority as well as pressure exerted on the body to make a ruling on a controversial case

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The game of foxes and chickens in a Kurdish village

In a quiet Kurdish village, foxes slip through shadows, stealing chickens and dodging traps. The author watches them with wonder, seeing not just a nuisance, but the wild beauty moving just beyond reach.

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Climate change impacts nomadic migration, lifestyle in Kurdistan’s highlands

The herders and nomads say there is a high chance that the production of dairy products will be reduced by half compared to the years with higher rainfall.

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Iraq claims technical issues, faces allegations of foreign interference over PMF salary delays

Iraq is dealing with a growing crisis over delayed salaries for Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) members. Some officials blame US pressure for stopping payments, while others say it’s due to a technical problem that is being fixed.

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Iraqi MP 'optimistic' that Baghdad-Erbil salary, oil disputes 'will be resolved very soon'

Iraqi lawmaker Amanj Harki told The New Region that he expects all issues between Baghdad and the Kurdistan Region to be resolved promptly, explaining that the delays were caused by political interference, disagreements over oil pricing, and Baghdad's demand for full control of oil revenues.

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Iraqi army seizes Kurdish house in Kirkuk village

Iraqi forces have repeatedly attempted to seize Kurdish properties in Kirkuk since October 2017.

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