Kurdistan Region not a launchpad for attacks against neighboring states: KRG

Iran has in the past launched airstrikes and military operations against Kurdish opposition groups based in the Kurdistan Region.

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Jalawla’s controversial district elevation overturned by Diyala council 

“The governor issued that decision and sent it to Baghdad without consulting the council members or seeking their opinion on whether they agreed to upgrade Jalawla to district status,” Sarwar Ali, director of the office of Diyala Provincialcouncil member Aws Ibrahim, told The New Region.

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KRG slams ‘attempt at demographic change’ after Jalawla’s district elevation

Kurdish authorities have for years criticized Baghdad and accused the federal government of lacking the political will to implement the constitutional requirements to resolve the issues of disputed areas.

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KRG launches digital driver's license

"Now, holders of the new digital driving license can see the electronic copy of their license on that application. All details of the driving license and a digital copy have become available to drivers," the KRG said in a Wednesday announcement.

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PUK leader says Kurdish cabinet without KDP not on agenda

Asked if they intend to form the Kurdistan Region's next government cabinet without the KDP, after a Tuesday meeting with NGM leader Shaswar Abdulwahid, Talabani said "that has never been the agenda," without elaborating further. 

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KRG to bind Baghdad to census results over new budget

"The Council of Ministers is following up to ensure the federal government adheres to these census results for the purpose of determining the Kurdistan Region's share of the budget."

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‘A national achievement’: PM Barzani inaugurates digital payment initiative

The initiative aims to "simplify" the payment of bills through "a secure digital platform," according to the project's official website.

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KRG spokesperson blasts Iraqi top Sunni politician as ‘chauvinistic, corrupt’

“You represent the chauvinistic ideology that warrants legal accountability for the millions of dollars you have earned through being corrupt," Hawramani said about Halbousi. “Erbil does not welcome your visit."

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KRG delegation to visit Baghdad, discuss customs and crossing disagreements

“We will present, in detail, the issues facing KRG traders caused by the unilateral implementation of the customs tariff," Sami Jalal, the delegation's head, told The New Region on Wednesday.

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