Iraqi PM Sudani concludes Kurdistan Region trip; urges swift government formation

Iraqi PM Sudani met with political leaders in the Kurdistan Region, stressing the need to form the next KRG cabinet as quickly as possible to preserve the Region's stability

Nov. 14, 2024

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Iran-Iraq security agreement yet to be fully implemented: Iranian consul

The diplomat acknowledged that both Erbil and Baghdad remain committed to the full implementation of the security pact and expressed hope for finding a swift solution for the exiled armed groups as “they lead to ruining the relations” and “KRG officials do not really want that either"

Nov. 13, 2024

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Kurdish PM Barzani discusses budgetary payments, regional stability, gov’t formation with Sudani

Iraqi PM Sudani and Kurdistan Region PM Barzani discussed an array of pressing issues in Erbil on Wednesday including the resumption of oil exports from the Kurdistan Region to the international market, budgetary payments, regional stability, efforts towards the formation of the next government in Erbil, and an upcoming population census

Nov. 13, 2024

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Prime Minister Barzani receives Iraqi PM Sudani in Erbil

Sabhan Mullah Chiad, an advisor to PM Sudani told The New Region that Sudani will discuss outstanding issues between Erbil and Baghdad, regional tensions, and the Kurdistan Region's current efforts towards the formation of the tenth cabinet.

Nov. 13, 2024

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Erbil authorities seize 11 kilograms of cocaine

According to data obtained by The New Region, as of June, over 1,380 people were charged with drug use or trade in Erbil’s prisons

Nov. 10, 2024

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Iraq’s Sudani to visit Erbil this week

It is the Iraqi prime minister's first visit to the Kurdistan Region in over a year

Nov. 10, 2024

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PM Barzani receives Iraqi national security advisor

His visit comes amid heightening tensions in the Middle East and a day after Israel struck Iranian military targets across several provinces. Iran said that Israel used Iraqi airspace in the operation with the aid of the US military in the country

Oct. 27, 2024

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Kurdistan Region President Barzani discusses regional stability, strengthening bilateral ties with Turkey’s Erdogan

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, discussing recent regional developments and Erbil-Ankara ties

Oct. 16, 2024

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PM Barzani inaugurates third largest dam in Kurdistan Region

In continuation of his cabinet’s efforts to enhance the Kurdistan Region’s economic infrastructure, Prime Minister Barzani on Wednesday inaugurated the Gomaspan Dam, the largest dam in the Kurdish capital.

Oct. 16, 2024

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