Thousands of dunams burnt by Penjwen wildfire

Controlling the fire has become a more challenging task due to planted landmines and explosives from the eight year long Iran-Iraq war over three decades ago.

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Amusement park shareholders threaten to take opposition leader to federal court

Chavi Land shareholders threatened to resort to the Federal Supreme Court if their complaints continue to go unanswered, a shareholder told The New Region on Wednesday.

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Kurdish leaders honor victims of Barzani Genocide on 42nd anniversary

The Barzani Genocide was one of the most heinous atrocities carried out by the Saddam Hussein regime against the Kurdish population, during which around 8,000 people were abducted, executed, and buried in mass graves.

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Unresolved Erbil, Baghdad disputes reason behind budget delay: Iraqi finance minister

“The delay in submitting the tables is due to two factors: fluctuating oil prices and the failure to resolve disputes with the [Kurdistan] Region,” Iraqi finance minister said.

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PM Barzani launches landmark Erbil water supply project

The landmark Erbil Water Supply Emergency Project provides drinking water to residents of 33 neighborhoods at its first stage, all of whom had been gripped by severe water shortage in the past. 

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Two non-Iraqi clubs qualify for Iraq Cup final

The author highlights how the success of Duhok and Zakho football clubs amid political and financial marginalization by the federal government symbolizes the resilience, dignity, and unity of the Kurdish people.

Mohammedali Yaseen Taha

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Kurdish artist to sculpt ‘monument of peace’ from destroyed PKK weapons

Zirak Mira, a prominent Kurdish sculptor, wants to immortalize the destroyed PKK firearms in an art piece as a testament to the Kurdish nation’s peaceful spirit

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Salary issues ‘top priority’ of Iraqi parliament speaker’s visit to Erbil: deputy speaker

The Iraqi parliamentary speaker’s visit to Erbil and meetings with Kurdish officials had “resolving the Kurdistan Region’s civil servants’ salaries’ issue,” as its “main priority,” Shakhawan Abdullah said in a statement posted on his Facebook account.

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PM Barzani receives British ambassador to Iraq

Both sides agreed on the formation of the Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) new government cabinet, as soon as possible. With regional security and stability being another axis of the meeting.

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