The Governor of Karbala, Nassif Jassim al-Khattabi, has announced that one of the city’s main streets will be named “Halabja” in recognition of the extraordinary humanitarian efforts undertaken by the people of Halabja during the search for the body of Ruqaya, the young girl who tragically drowned at the Ahmed Awa Resort.

Channel8 has obtained details of a draft agreement between the Kurdistan Region and the federal government of Iraq on the implementation of the ASYCUDA customs system, a framework aimed at unifying customs procedures and revenue collection across border crossings.

PUK President Bafel Jalal Talabani received Iraqi National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji in Dabashan, Sulaymaniyah, on Thursday for talks on security cooperation, regional developments, and efforts to strengthen stability in Iraq.

Erbil and Baghdad have taken new steps toward unifying their customs systems, reaching an understanding on joining a shared global network through the ASYCUDA system.

The Governor of Karbala has issued a message of gratitude to the Halabja Governorate and its people, praising their role in recent search operations and describing their response as a strong example of national unity and humanitarian solidarity.

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani expressed gratitude to the people of Halabja Governorate and Hawraman for their efforts in recovering the body of a young tourist from Karbala while also directing authorities to strengthen safety measures following a rise in recent drowning incidents.