Kurdistan
Iranian-backed drone attack kills Kurdish female member of opposition group
A Kurdish woman was killed in a drone strike in northern Iraq, suspected to be carried out by an Iran-backed militia targeting opposition groups.
Iraqi parliament appoints Kurdish Nizar Amedi as new president
Kurdistan Region of Iraq hopes ceasefire brings end to drone, missile attacks
Iranian-linked drone attack kills Kurdish couple in northern Iraq
Aleppo’s Kurdish neighborhoods fall, and Syria’s minority question resurfaces - analysis
Clashes grew in the first days of January 2026, and now Syrian security forces have taken over most of the Kurdish neighborhoods, causing many Kurds to flee and also leading to abuses against Kurds.
'The system is in crisis': Kurdish leader tells 'Post' Iran is nearing a Soviet-style break point
“What we are seeing in Iran is not simply an economic crisis. These are primarily symptoms of a deep political crisis,” said Yazdanpana. “The state, the political system, is in crisis."
Haibat al-Halbousi elected Iraq’s parliament speaker as new legislature convenes
Iraq continues to face challenges as it navigates between the Iranian influence on the country and a push by the US and others to roll back Iranian-backed militias.
A Kurdish crisis and a missing American: Iran’s expanding influence in Iraqi Kurdistan - opinion
An internal Kurdish power feud has triggered mass arrests, alleged executions, and the unresolved detention of an American veteran amid rising Iranian influence.
Kurdish PM Barzani meets with Egypt's Sisi to discuss Middle East stability, trade deals
Kurdish Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Cairo. Both the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and Egypt play important roles in the region.
Syrian government, Kurdish-led SDF edge closer toward security agreement - analysis
While there is no confirmation of any deal, reports are increasing that the Syrian government and the SDF are inching towards progress.
Kurds mark Kurdistan flag day with calls for unity, freedom
Kurdish communities across the globe honored their national symbol on Wednesday, reflecting on decades of struggle, pride, and the ongoing fight for autonomy.
SDF blames Damascus-linked groups for deadly drone attack in Syria
This is a serious incident and is part of a number of clashes over the last year between SDF fighters and groups backed by the new government in Damascus.
Drones hit Iraq's Khor Mor gas field, Baghdad deploys air defense in Kurdish region
This reflects a longstanding paradox in Iraq, a country with vast oil reserves that should be able to cover its electricity needs.
Iran-backed drone strikes on US oil sites push Iraq closer to Washington over Tehran - analysis
Iraq is the second-biggest producer in the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, which Trump has regularly criticized for trying to keep oil prices high.
