Erbil, Baghdad to hold renewed talks on financial disputes

The New Region has learned that a delegation from Baghdad is also set to visit Erbil in the coming days, aiming to address the same issues.

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Iraq closes 11,000 buildings within a year for safety violations

“The inspection teams have carried out a wide-ranging on-site inspection campaign since the middle of last year, which resulted in the closure of 11,000 buildings and commercial projects that violated the conditions of self-protection throughout the country,” Shaker said.

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Israeli strike kills two Lebanese army officers, soldier

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the attack in an X post, saying the strike was a “flagrant violation of Lebanese sovereignty and international laws and norms.”

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Iran accuses US envoy of 'whitewash' of World Cup visa refusals

"You cannot whitewash conduct that violates FIFA regulations and breaches the United States’ host obligations merely by praising yourselves," the Iranian embassy in Turkey said, addressing US Ambassador Tom Barrack.

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Erbil’s first Kurdish book fair draws over 7,000 visitors on opening day

The exhibition is set to run for seven consecutive days and features books in Kurdish, Arabic, Turkish, Farsi, and English.

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‘Save Lebanon from your real foe’: Iranian FM urges Aoun

"Based on Mr. Aoun's comments, one would think it's Iran that has occupied 1/5 of Lebanon, displaced 1/4 of Lebanese and [is] bombing his country on daily basis," Araghchi wrote on X.

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Iran strikes Kuwait, Bahrain amid US Qeshm Island bombing

"US forces intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones launched by Iran toward the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf neighbors," said US Central Command (CENTCOM).

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Strengthening national sovereignty leads new Iraqi cabinet’s agenda: Spox

“Iraq is a fully sovereign country, and its supreme authority is not subject to internal wills or external dictates,” Aboudi said.

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World Bank approves $900 million package to improve Iraq, Kurdistan Region roads

The project is expected to benefit an estimated 7.9 million people living close to the roads.

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