US envoy says working with KRG to alleviate Baghdad-imposed trade embargo

“One of things we’re working in concert with the Barzanis and the Talabanis is how do we help in alleviating this embargo-sanction situation which has them not in ownership of their own security,” Barrack added.

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PM Barzani discusses regional attacks, oil exports with US ambassador to UN

"Both sides reaffirmed the enduring relationship between the United States and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq," said a Kurdistan Regional Government statement.

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KRG to allow Iraqi oil through pipeline: PM Barzani

“We have decided to allow oil to flow through the Kurdistan Region’s pipeline as soon as possible,” Barzani said on X.

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Iraq rehabilitating pipeline to Turkey to resume exports ‘without passing through Kurdistan Region’: Minister

Iraq is considering exporting crude from the Kirkuk fields directly through the Iraq-Turkey pipeline without passing through the Kurdistan Region, Oil Minister Hayyan Abdul Ghani said Monday.

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Kataib Hezbollah warns KRG not to cooperate with ‘hostile forces’ amid Iran tensions

"Amid American threats and military build-up indicating a dangerous escalation in the region, it is necessary ... to prepare for a potentially long war of attrition," the militia said in a statement.

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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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