Bafel Jalal Talabani Meets Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf in Tehran
Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) President Bafel Jalal Talabani met with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Tehran to discuss bilateral ties and regional security mechanisms.
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Bafel Jalal Talabani Heads to Tehran for High-Level Talks
Iraqi and Peshmerga Officials Discuss Border Security
Senior Iraqi and Peshmerga security officials have discussed strengthening coordination and addressing shared security challenges between federal and Kurdistan Region forces.
Hormuz Vessel Traffic Falls Sharply Amid Regional Disruptions
Commodity vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to single-digit levels over the weekend, according to preliminary ship-tracking data, as security disruptions continued to affect commercial shipping in the region.
Kurdish Short Film "The City Under the Mandarin Tree" to Screen at Nashville Festival
A Kurdish short film has been selected to premiere at one of the United States' most prominent film festivals, marking a notable moment for Kurdish cinema on the international stage.
Basra Medium Crude Nears $100 Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Basra Medium crude rose 6.31 percent to $99.41 per barrel on Monday, as global oil prices gained amid renewed US-Iran tensions and concerns over disruptions to regional energy transport routes.
Amedspor Supporters Stand Firm Against Hostile Provocations in Kocaeli
During a Turkish First League fixture against Kocaelispor, Amed's flagship football club, Amedspor, faced organized nationalist hostility aimed at intimidating Kurdish identity.
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