Anfal criminal Ajaj Faces New Trial Over Crimes Against Feyli Kurds
The Baghdad Investigation Court has officially begun recording victim statements after a formal lawsuit was filed by human rights attorney Ayad Kakei.
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Iraq Seeks U.S. Airport Waivers for Iranian Civilian Flights
The waivers aim to permit essential medical and educational travel.
Combative Netanyahu Speech at UN Sparks Walkouts and Outrage
He condemned New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani as antisemitic, while Mamdani slammed Netanyahu over ongoing ICC war crime allegations.
Pope Leo XIV Warns of AI "Paradise of Machines"
Pope Leo XIV opened a four-day state visit to France on Friday with a wide-ranging address touching on artificial intelligence, nuclear weapons, and the value of human life, marking the first official papal visit to the country in 18 years.
Oil Prices Ease as US Stocks Head Toward Weekly Gains
US stocks moved higher Friday as easing oil prices helped relieve pressure on markets, with major indexes heading toward a stronger weekly finish.
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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Australia Investigates OpenAI Breach of Health Portal
Australia is investigating an incident in which an OpenAI AI agent gained unauthorized access to a government health information system, raising fresh questions over safeguards for increasingly autonomous AI systems.
Australia Investigates OpenAI Breach of Health Portal
Australia is investigating an incident in which an OpenAI AI agent gained unauthorized access to a government health information system, raising fresh questions over safeguards for increasingly autonomous AI systems.
Climate Action Now Hinges on Speed, Finance, and Cooperation
The United Nations is urging governments to focus on faster climate action, stronger financing, and international cooperation as the world approaches a temporary exceedance of the 1.5°C warming threshold.
Scorsese Executive Produces Ghobadi’s New Horror Film
Kurdish director Bahman Ghobadi has presented his latest feature, Trees Are Watching, at the Toronto International Film Festival in Canada, marking his first move into psychological horror.
24/09/2026
Kurdish Filmmaker Joins International Television Academy
Bavi Yasin, President and Founder of the Kurdistan Film Commission and Kurdistan Film Fund, has joined the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
24/09/2026
Ed Sheeran Breaks Silence On Gaza And Macklemore Tour Controversy
British singer Ed Sheeran addressed the Gaza war and the controversy surrounding his North American Loop Tour.
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Efforts Underway to Integrate Kurdish Letters Into Iraqi Documents
An official effort is underway in Iraq to address technical limitations that prevent the use of unique Kurdish letters in electronic systems and official documents.
20/09/2026
Slemani Film Festival Distributes More Than 20 Awards
The sixth Slemani International Film Festival has distributed more than 20 awards following a week of screenings and events held under the theme “Human Dignity.”
16/09/2026
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.
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