PM Barzani, Syrian FM discuss Kurdish rights in Syria, regional developments

In his meeting with PM Barzani, Syrian FM Shibani said “Kurds are our sisters and brothers and are an important component of Syria. We assure that their rights will be protected."

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KDP, PUK to draft legislative, executive powers, as part of cabinet formation

The KDP and PUK's technical committees will draft the authorities of the President, Prime Minister, Speaker of Parliament, ministers, and their deputies, party sources confirmed to The New Region. 

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Trump designates Yemen’s Houthis terrorist organization

"The Houthis’ activities threaten the security of American civilians and personnel in the Middle East, the safety of our closest regional partners, and the stability of global maritime trade,” the White House said

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DEM Party delegation pays second visit to jailed PKK leader Ocalan

The DEM Party delegation, made up of Sirri Sureyya Onder and Parvin Buldan, is poised to brief Ocalan on a range of meetings they have held with almost all the political parties since the late December meeting.

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Temporary speaker of Kurdistan Region parliament resigns

“Only 26 MPs showed up. With 26 MPs, a quorum cannot be met. It looks as if we have done nothing. I am not ready to stay in the post where I cannot serve. Therefore, in front of all of you, I am resigning,” Mohammed Sulaiman said in a press conference.

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Iraqi, Kurdish leaderships offer condolences for Turkey's deadly hotel fire

A total of 76 people lost their lives, and around 50 others were wounded in the early hours of Tuesday after a deadly fire ripped through a hotel at a popular ski resort packed with holidaymakers in Kartalkaya, Turkey's northern Bolu district.

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Iraq passes handful of laws including controversial amendment to personal status law

The Iraqi Parliament on Tuesday approved controversial amendments to the Personal Status Law, a law to restore properties to rightful owners affected by past Revolutionary Command Council decisions, and the second amendment to the General Amnesty Law.

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PM Barzani meets world leaders in Davos

Kurdistan Region PM Barzani on Tuesday held a large number of meetings with world leaders, top diplomats and officials to build stronger relations between Erbil and the international community across multiple sectors, most notably, trade and investment

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Explosion in Baghdad kills 3 officers, injures 4; technical error blamed

An explosion in the Tarmiyah district north of Baghdad killed three officers and injured four others while security forces were handling an old ammunition cache, Iraqi officials said.

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