‘We will never let go of our constitutional rights’: PM Barzani

Barzani reiterated that Erbil has fulfilled all its constitutional obligations, decrying that Baghdad has failed to respect both the rights of the people of the Kurdistan Region and the agreements signed between the two sides.

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Authorities remove 90 percent of concrete barriers in Baghdad amid improved security 

As part of the "Baghdad is More Beautiful" campaign, authorities in the Iraqi capital are removing the accouterments of militarization in the city.

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KRG official slams Khazali’s remarks against Erbil as ‘foolish’ 

A KRG official slammed as “foolish" recent remarks by Qais al-Khazali, secretary-general of the Iran-backed Asaib al-Haq (AAH), after he blamed Erbil for ongoing salary issues with Baghdad and cited inaccurate data against the Kurdistan Region.

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Baghdad adopts Abaya as an official uniform

Authorities claim the move aims to promote modesty and respect

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Sudani launches probe into Baghdad overpass fault

Cracks and water leakages were seen on Baghdad’s Zafaraniyah overpass on Sunday, raising fears of a possible collapse endangering drivers and pedestrians in the vicinity.

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Baghdad residents threatened with lawsuits by electricity collectors

Residents in Baghdad say electricity bill collectors are threatening them with criminal charges for late payments, calling it “theft of public funds.”

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Baghdad does not treat Erbil in line with federal system: Nechirvan Barzani

In a one-on-one discussion during the event, Nechirvan Barzani said Baghdad does not treat Erbil “within the framework of federalism,” adding that Iraq still has a “long way” to go toward being a federal state. 

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Iraqi foreign ministry says ’surprised’ by absence of Arab leaders at Baghdad summit

The 34th Arab League summit commenced in Baghdad on Saturday, featuring low-level representation from most Arab countries, which sent only their representatives. Those who did attend departed early, including Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

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Leaders gather in Baghdad for Arab League summit

Representatives of Arab countries and international organizations are assembling in the Iraqi capital for the 34th Arab League summit, with discussions regarding Israel's ongoing military campaign in Gaza and the new government in Syria set to be the most salient topics on the agenda.

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