Four million barrels of Kurdistan Region oil stored, marketed at Ceyhan port: Minister

The Kurdistan Region’s Minister of Natural Resources, Kamal Mohammed Salih, commented on the resumption of the Region's oil exports during a meeting with French Consul General in Erbil, Yann Braem.

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Iran sentences French nationals to over 30 years imprisonment on espionage charges

According to Iranian state media, the bulk of the sentences handed down to the two French nationals comes after they were convicted of "intelligence cooperation with the Zionist regime."

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PM Barzani discusses Erbil-Baghdad relations with British, French envoys

Prime Minister Barzani stressed that Erbil seeks "the best relations" with Baghdad and voiced hope that a recent tripartite agreement would pave the way for the resolution of the Kurdistan Region's financial woes.

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Iraq to receive South Korean air defenses next year

Iraq will obtain the advanced Korean KM-SAM air defense system early next year, the defense ministry said Monday, calling it a major step toward strengthening the country’s ability to secure its skies.

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Macron announces French recognition of Palestinian state

Addressing a UN summit in New York, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France recognizes the State of Palestine, receiving a standing ovation from the representatives of other member states in the chamber.

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President Barzani meets French FM in Paris after unveiling Peshmerga alley

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said that the naming of a Parisian alley after the Peshmerga signifies "France's eternal recognition of its Kurdish brothers-in-arms in the fight against Daesh [ISIS]."

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‘Historic day’: President Barzani thanks France for Peshmerga tribute

Barzani stressed that “the honor given to the Peshmerga today is a tribute to the Peshmerga struggle,” and “a development of friendship between the Kurdish people and the French people.”

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President Barzani attends inauguration of Peshmerga alley in Paris

“The Peshmerga is now on the Parisian map, with an exceptional view of the Seine,” read the statement from the Paris municipality.

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European countries condemn expanded Israeli operations in Gaza

A joint statement issued by the UK, France, Denmark, Greece, and Slovenia said that "after 22 months of suffering in Gaza, now is the time for diplomacy, not more war.”

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