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Watch: Fire breaks out at Lanaz refinery in Iraq's Erbil after drone strike

A drone strike ignited a major fire at Erbil's Lanaz refinery in northern Iraq on Saturday, leading to a halt in operations. While officials confirmed the blaze was contained by Sunday, the facility remains shut as damage is assessed. This incident occurs amidst escalating security concerns tied to regional conflicts

The Times of India

French soldier killed, Gulf under drone assault in Iran war escalation

A French soldier was killed in Erbil, and four US crewmembers died in a refuelling aeroplane crash in Iraq as Iran's drones hit Gulf states and US-Israeli strikes target Tehran.

Euronews

French soldier killed in Iraq as pro-Iran group vows to hit France's interests

A French soldier has been killed and several wounded in an attack in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan, President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed, describing the attack as "unacceptable". It is France's first military death in the Middle East war, in which at least 2,000 people have been killed since the United States…

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British troops came under attack at Iraqi base on Wednesday – defence chiefs

RAF jets have also continued to fly in defence of Cyprus with European allies in the region.

Evening Standard

Mid-East crisis: US military base, hotel in Iraq targeted; drone downed near Baghdad airport

Erbil, Iraq, witnessed drone attacks on a US military base and a hotel Wednesday. Near Baghdad International Airport, another drone was intercepted, with no reported casualties or damage. These incidents follow a pattern of increased targeting of US military sites in the region amid heightened US-Iran tensions, with Iran-aligned militias…

The Times of India

Viral Labubu Toys Banned By City As Dark Conspiracy Theories About ‘Demon’ Doll Spark Fear

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Dutch Embassy In Tehran Closed Amid Escalating Iran-Israel Tensions

Dutch embassy in Tehran and consulate-general in Erbil closed due to Iran-Israel tensions for staff safety. Missions continue essential tasks amidst escala...

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Iran launches missile strikes in Iraq and Syria citing security threats

IRGC says it fired ballistic missiles at Israeli ‘espionage centres’ in Erbil in north Iraq, hit ISIL targets in Syria.

Al Jazeera

Erdogan's strong showing signals "business as usual" for Mideast

The prospect of Tayyip Erdogan winning another presidential term in Turkey would once have rung alarms around the Middle East, but after taking a more conciliatory stance in recent years his strong election showing on Sunday has caused few flutters.

Reuters

Refugees claim gas flaring cancer link in northern Iraq

Cancer rates double in affected provinces after facilities resume production in recent years.

Al Jazeera

Saudi Arabia Resumes Flights with Iraq

Saudi Arabia received the first of two flights from Iraq, marking the resumption of direct flights between the two countries. The Flynas flight, carrying 174 passengers, landed at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah Wednesday, coming from Erbil, northern Iraq, for the first time in several years. The trip, which…

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Iraqi PM Visits Erbil, Opening New Chapter in Relations

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani kicked off on Tuesday a visit to the Kurdistan Region, his first since assuming his post in October. He met with Kurdish Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, head of the Kurdistan Democratic Party and former Kurdistan President Masoud Barzani, and several senior officials. Sudani is…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Guterres Calls on Erbil, Baghdad to Find Concrete Agreements on ‘Pressing Issues’

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stressed on Thursday the UN’s support for Iraq's efforts to return people displaced by years of conflict. Guterres and a delegation including Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq Jeanine-Plasschaert visited the Nineveh Governorate, said the media office of National Security…

Reuters

Iraq PM risks new crisis as tensions with Kurds resurface

After more than a year of political deadlock, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani could face a debilitating new crisis with Kurdish leaders that risks undermining his efforts to set policy and compile a badly needed state budget.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iraq, Kurdistan Region Discuss Disputed Areas, Federal Budget

A security delegation from the federal government arrived in Erbil Sunday, while another one assigned by the regional government arrived in Baghdad to discuss outstanding issues. The regional government delegation seeks to discuss the most pressing issues, including the 2023 budget, the disputed share of the region, and other topics…

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The Guardian - UK

Escape from Iran: protesters regroup in Iraq after perilous journey

Daily shows of dissent against repressive 43-year clerical rule continue, with exiled demonstrators asking for help from the west

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iraq, Kurdistan Discuss Mechanism to Secure Border with Iran, Türkiye

Iraqi Minister of Interior Lt-Gen Abdul Amir al-Shammari discussed with officials of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) measures to secure the Turkish and Iranian borders, the Interior Ministry announced in a statement. It said that based on the directives of the Prime Minister, an Iraqi delegation of the Interior Ministry,…

Reason

Conservative Cancel Culture Comes to Kurdistan

Religious Kurds used social media to shut down a rap concert—and they're swinging their weight around politics, too.

Reuters

An assassination, a feud and the fight for power in Iraq's Kurdistan

The marriage of convenience between Iraqi Kurdistan's political dynasties is on the rocks.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Erbil Demands Acquiring Air Defense System to Deter Attacks

Masoud Haider, an advisor to Masoud Barzani, president of the Kurdistan Democratic Party in Iraq, has called on the international community to supply Iraqi Kurdistan and Baghdad with an air defense system. Haider made his demand in wake of Iran bombing Kurdish areas in Iraq in recent days. “Missile and…

Al Jazeera

Fans across the Middle East celebrate historic World Cup moment

From cafes in Erbil to pubs in Istanbul and stadiums in Gaza City, fans gathered as the World Cup kicked off in Qatar.

Reuters

Rocket attack near Iraq's Erbil kills one, wounds 10 - mayor

At least one person was killed and 10 others were wounded on Monday after rockets hit the headquarters of the Iranian Kurdish party in the city of Koye, near the capital of Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region Erbil, the mayor of Koye Tariq Haidari said.

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