Iraqi cabinet conditionally approves KRG June salary disbursement

A source in the Iraqi Council of Ministers told The New Region that the disbursement, which was voted in favor of unanimously by the cabinet, is "subject to conditions."

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Shaping perceptions, building nationhood: Kurdistan's public diplomacy

In an increasingly globalized and interconnected world, public diplomacy offers a key avenue for Kurds to shape public opinion abroad to bolster international support for the Kurdish cause, with such mechanisms allowing budding states and non-state actors to punch above their weight on the global stage.

Soran Naqishbandy

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'Still expanding' Halabja fire kills two: Civil defense spox

A fire that broke out in the Mordin area of the Kurdistan Region's Halabja province has killed two people, with one of the victims being a member of Halabja's forest and environment police and the other a local who volunteered to help combat the blaze.

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Kurdish, Iraqi politicians congratulate KDP on 79th anniversary

The 79th anniversary of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) saw a wave of congratulations from political figures across the Kurdistan Region and Iraq, with the Iraqi prime minister hailing the party's "pivotal role... in resisting dictatorship and contributing to the building of the new democratic Iraq."

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KDP, PUK meet in Erbil, discuss gov’t formation

The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) said that "both sides agreed on the need to intensify serious efforts for the sixth term of the Kurdistan [Region's] parliament to start its regular and legislative duties and activities in September."

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Erbil and Baghdad agree on oil export resumption terms

The Kurdistan Regional Government's (KRG) Ministry of Natural Resources said it has "reached an agreement on the mechanism of oil exports" with the Iraqi oil ministry, noting that "the agreement was signed by 23 members of the delegations of both sides, including 17 members of the delegation of the Iraqi Oil Ministry.”

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Trial of Kurdish opposition leader postponed

Even in the case of further postponement of the trial, Abdulwahid will remain in detention until August 24 and is not eligible for release by bail, The New Region has learned.

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Head of New Generation Movement arrested in Sulaimani

Shaswar Abdulwahid was arrested at his residence in Sulaimani's German Village apartment complex under article 431 of the Iraqi Penal Code and faces a sentence of six months in prison.

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Over 100,000 Arbaeen pilgrims cross Haji Omaran gateway

Pilgrims from Iran, Turkey, Russia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and many other countries have arrived in Iraq in recent days to mark Arbaeen

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