The Trump administration is reportedly in advanced talks to bring Azerbaijan into the Abraham Accords to deepen existing ties ...

The Badaa Dam river, a lifeline for Iraq's Shatra city for a century, has dried up, threatening residents and agriculture.

Diyarbakir industry chief eyes post-peace trade boom with Kurdistan Region, urges diaspora investors to return. $161M trade ...

Iraqi forces arrested Ajaj Ahmed Hardan, the "executioner" of Nugra Salman prison, accused of genocide and torture against ...

Trump deploys 2 nuclear subs after Medvedev's 'provocative' remarks, warns of 'unintended consequences.' Medvedev fires back: ...

President Masoud Barzani extends warm congratulations to Yezidi Spiritual Council and all Yezidis worldwide on Forty-Day ...

U.S. envoy Witkoff visits Gaza for 5+ hours to assess crisis, brief Trump. Meets aid groups & Israeli officials amid stalled ...

Putin: Russia's Ukraine war terms unchanged despite Trump's 10-day warning. 'Ready to wait for talks,' he says, as Zelensky ...

Head shaved, face scribbled on in viral video. Activists blame political/religious motives; govt denies security forces' ...

US SecState Rubio slams Palestine recognition moves as 'irrelevant.' Says no state exists without Israel's approval, warns ...

Suwayda protests demand regime withdrawal & siege lift after 1,400+ deaths. 'Aid barely covers needs,' say activists as govt ...

Turkish nationalist leader proposes Kurdish VP roles in peace bid, but critics call it 'symbolic.' Kurds demand ...