Six drown in Kurdistan Region in two separate incidents

The Kurdistan Region's civil defense has warned citizens against swimming in the Region's treacherous bodies of water due to the unpredictable nature of the currents and myriad natural hazards.

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Fresh obstacles threaten Kurdistan Region salary disbursement

“If there is no strong pressure and intervention, Baghdad will halt the salary payments once more,” a senior Iraqi government official told The New Region.

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Iraqi PM Sudani's advisor vows justice for Kurdistan Region drone attacks

Khalid al-Yaqubi, security advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister, pointed to external actors seeking to destabilize Iraq amid regional geopolitical maneuvering as a possible motive behind the spate of drone attacks on strategic energy installations in the Kurdistan Region.

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SDF reports renewed clashes with Syrian government forces

The Syrian government and its affiliated outlets have yet to comment on the incident.

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Merger with Damascus cannot be imposed by force: SDF chief

Abdi said that "integration means partnership" and can only be achieved through understanding

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Iraq divided over PMF law as US, local opposition block vote

Iraqi lawmakers are split over a new law to formalize the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF). The vote has been delayed due to political disagreements inside the parliament, strong opposition from the United States, and warnings from Iraqi officials.

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Iraqi PM commemorates Yazidi Genocide, highlights government projects in Sinjar

On August 3, 2014, ISIS militants took control of Sinjar, the heartland of the Yazidi community, launching a brutal campaign involving killings, abductions, genocidal rape, and forced conversions of the ethno-religious minority.

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EU urges Baghdad, Erbil to implement Sinjar Agreement for safe return of Yazidis

The European Union urges Erbil and Baghdad to "proceed with the implementation of the Sinjar Agreement, as this would improve living conditions in Sinjar and allow Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from the Yazidi community to return.”

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Iraqi MPs warn political process at risk as parliament sessions keep failing

With Parliament repeatedly failing to hold sessions, Iraqi lawmakers and analysts warn that the political process is under threat. A majority of members skipped Saturday’s session, prompting calls for accountability.

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