Iraqi FM, US' Michael Waltz discuss Kurdish oil exports

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein was in Washington on Tuesday, meeting with US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz for discussions relating to the "issue of oil exports from the Kurdistan Region," as well as regional security matters and ongoing nuclear talks between the US and Tehran.

The Syria of Sharaa and the Syria of Kurds and minorities

In the wake of a historic conference that saw Syria's most prominent Kurdish blocs gather to assert common demands for minority rights in the new Syria, their vision of a "multi-ethnic, multicultural, multi-religious" state faces challenges under the leadership of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

At least 14 killed in sectarian clashes in Syria

Violent clashes in Damascus and surrounds have seen members of Syria's Druze minority skirmish with security forces, with the outbreak of hostilities relating to a widely shared audio clip that purports to show a Druze individual engaging in rhetoric deemed blasphemous by some the country's Sunni majority.

Iraq braces for economic uncertainty as Trump tariffs spark debate over oil prices, fiscal policy

Iraq is confronting potential economic challenges following tariff hikes imposed by US President Donald Trump on foreign imports, with politicians and economists debating the degree to which the Iraqi economy will be affected.

Blame game atop apocalyptic ruins: How Iran is reeling from its port inferno

A port in flames, a nation in mourning—and a ruling elite in denial. Behind Iran's recent port explosion lies a web of secrecy, military links, and a government increasingly estranged from its own people.

Newroz, Zakho teams subjected to disciplinary measures following stadium violence

Fans of both teams will be banned from attending their teams’ home matches for the rest of the season, following last week’s altercations.

Two Peshmerga injured in second drone attack in 24 hours

An official from the KRG told The New Region that the PKK was behind both attacks.

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Blame game atop apocalyptic ruins: How Iran is reeling from its port inferno

‘Duty to compensate’: echoes of tragedy spur Halabja on after accession to provincial status

In a tale of great sorrow and resilience, the people of Halabja have celebrated its recent accession to provincial status almost 40 years after the former Baath regime unleashed a brutal chemical attack on its residents. Despite the enduring scars of the past, families of the victims hope that the firm Kurdish political solidarity in pushing for the provincial accession bill will lead to the realization of long-awaited compensation from the Baghdad government.

Fractures within the Shiite camp ahead of Iraq’s 2025 elections

As Iraq prepares for pivotal parliamentary elections on November 11, fractures within the Shiite political sphere are becoming increasingly pronounced.

Stray dog attacks surge to over 500 in three months in Dhi Qar

More than 500 people have been bitten by stray dogs in Iraq’s Dhi Qar province during the first quarter of 2025, sparking widespread concern among residents and leading authorities to take a brutal traditional measure, poison.

Tensions, threats, hopes: What's at stake in upcoming US-Iran talks?

With talks between Washington and Tehran set to commence on Saturday, this deep dive analyzes what can be expected from the new dialogue and what its implications may be for the region.

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