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.

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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.

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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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Iraqi President ratifies Halabja accession law

The ratification comes two weeks after it was passed in the parliament

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First int’l conference brings to light plights, history, culture of Yazidis

At least 60 researchers from over 11 countries are set to discuss the culture, norms, religion, language, and history of the Yazidis during the conference.

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Iraq’s finance committee says seeking alternatives to oil amid price volatility

Iraq’s parliamentary finance committee, in collaboration with the International Partners Institution, hosted a two-day workshop to address the impacts of oil price fluctuations and propose amendments to the Federal Revenue Allocation and Oversight Authority Law No. 55 of 2017.

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Iran, Azerbaijan chart path to de-escalation as Pezeshkian visits Baku

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's visit to Baku marked a diplomatic shift, aiming to thaw past tensions, as he reaffirmed Iran's support for Azerbaijan's territorial integrity and stressed strategic economic collaboration.

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PKK drone attack injures three Peshmerga in Duhok: Gov’t source

The PKK and its proxies have engaged in clashes with the Peshmerga and Iraqi armed forces in the past.

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Iran downplays Netanyahu's 'fantasy' demands on nuclear deal

Iran's foreign minister hit back at the Israeli leader's call for tougher US demands in the Tehran-Washington nuclear talks, warning that his country remains watchful of Israeli sabotage and would swiftly retaliate against any prospective strike.

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