Explosions Reported in Damascus Near Hotel Hosting French President Emmanuel Macron
Multiple explosions have been reported in the Syrian capital of Damascus near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron is currently staying during his historic state visit.
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Qubad Talabani Meets Albanian PM Edi Rama to Boost Trade and Tourism Ties
Gold Eyes Record High as J.P. Morgan Forecasts $4,500 per Ounce by the End of 2026
Despite relatively stable trading across global commodity markets, major Wall Street institutions are forecasting a strong rally in gold prices. J.P. Morgan expects the precious metal to reach a record high of $4,500 per troy ounce by the end of 2026.
War, Politics, and the World Cup: Why 1942 and 1946 Never Happened
The history of the FIFA World Cup has been shaped not only by sport but also by global conflict and crisis, ranging from early travel and financial limitations to a 12-year suspension during World War II and even modern-day geopolitical tensions affecting the 2026 tournament.
Bafel Jalal Talabani: The Mobile Film Festival Is an Opportunity to Encourage Youth
Bafel Jalal Talabani, PUK President, participated in the Kurdish Mobile Film Festival in Sulaymaniyah, expressing full support for youth and the cinema sector.
20/06/2026
Soaring Above Kurdistan: Young Paragliders Turn Mountains into Sky Routes
A group of young people from different cities across the Kurdistan Region and Iraq have gathered in Halabja Province to pursue their dream of paragliding. Their goal is to showcase the natural beauty and tourist destinations of Kurdistan to the world from high mountain peaks.
14/06/2026
Askar Village: Where Mothers Learn from Their Daughters
Nasik Omar, an Anfal survivor living in Askar village, dedicated her home for a three-month literacy course and overcame illiteracy with the help of her daughter, who served as her teacher, fulfilling her lifelong dream of learning to read and write.
14/06/2026
“Where Is The Beauty?” Exhibition Revives the Legacy of Missing Photographer Kamaran Najm
Ten years after his disappearance, photographer Kamaran Najm is being honored through a dedicated exhibition and a mini-museum. The photographer who once searched for “beauty” in the heart of war now has his life story and work preserved in a new book titled “Where is the Beauty?”
14/06/2026
Report: James Bond Game ‘007 First Light’ Is Denmark’s Most Expensive Entertainment Project Ever
007 First Light, the newly released James Bond video game from Denmark-based developer IO Interactive, reportedly commanded a massive development budget exceeding $200 million across a seven-year production cycle.
02/06/2026
Mosul: From Historic Legacy to Destruction
Mosul’s ancient heritage continues to face severe challenges years after the destruction carried out by ISIS, with dozens of archaeological and cultural landmarks still awaiting restoration amid slow reconstruction efforts and urgent warnings from experts about the risk of further irreversible loss.
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