Kurdistan

In the last half-hour

Intra-Kurdish engagement stepped up as Turkey’s allies dominate new Syria Amwaj.media03:10

In the last 2 hours

Kurdish-Led Syrian Democratic Forces Battle Turkish Proxies Amid Calls for Their Dissolution Foundation for Defense of Democracies01:54

Earlier today

Financial dispute between Kurdistan region, Iraq risks further straining ties Voice of America00:35

In the last 4 hours

VOA Kurdish Voice of America23:44 21-Jan-25

In the last 6 hours

Syrian Kurds look for continued US support under Trump Voice of America22:33 21-Jan-25

Will Turkey create a Sunni-Muslim crescent in the Middle East? Jewish News Syndicate21:40 21-Jan-25

In the last 8 hours

HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa meets with the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq Bahrain News Agency21:13 21-Jan-25

ENKS says KDP leader emphasized Kurdish unity in Syria Rudaw21:08 21-Jan-25

Qatar invites Masrour Barzani for official visit to Doha Shafaq News21:08 21-Jan-25

Ale's adventurous trip to Iraq was a holiday like no other Largs & Millport News20:49 21-Jan-25

Barzani condoles Turkey over hotel fire, marks it as "tragic" Shafaq News20:37 21-Jan-25

Stalemate in northeastern Syria awaits solution Enab Baladi19:54 21-Jan-25

Drought, rising feed prices weaken livestock trade in al-Hasakah Enab Baladi19:44 21-Jan-25

Top Iranian security source denies alleged drone deal with PKK, says Turkish report fabricated Tehran Times19:36 21-Jan-25

Yesterday

Prime Minister meets Prime Minister of Kurdistan Region of Iraq The Peninsula19:22 21-Jan-25

US dollar exchange rate increases in Iraq Iraqi News18:53 21-Jan-25

Sweden will not support YPG, PYD, FETO in ‘any way’ — Swedish FM TRT World18:50 21-Jan-25

Sweden will not support terror groups Ypg, Pyd, or Feto in ‘any way’: Foreign minister Anadolu Agency18:48 21-Jan-25

His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman Meets Kurdistan PM at Davos Forum DT News18:19 21-Jan-25

Kurdistan President calls Turkiye hotel fire "tragic," offers condolences Shafaq News17:24 21-Jan-25

KSDP: New Kurdistan Region’s government shortly Shafaq News17:14 21-Jan-25

Masoud Barzani: Iraqi Parliament takes steps to correct past practices Shafaq News17:03 21-Jan-25

Turkish Army strikes a blow to the PKK, seizing weapons and gear in Iraq Shafaq News16:13 21-Jan-25

26 people from 26 cities launch 26-day Long March in France ANF News15:54 21-Jan-25

Iraqi Prime Minister Al Sudani Proposes New Clause for Kurdish Oil Handover Peregraf15:46 21-Jan-25

Several Turkey-backed fighters killed amid Tishrin dam clashes The New Arab15:41 21-Jan-25

[OPINION] Erdoğan could pursue a policy of ‘controlled escalation’ in Syria Turkish Minute14:37 21-Jan-25

Fire at a ski resort hotel in Bolu countryside kills 66 ANF News13:52 21-Jan-25

Erbil pushes for clean energy to tackle climate change Shafaq News13:50 21-Jan-25

Politicians, journalists among 37 detained in İstanbul-based counterterrorism operation Turkish Minute13:47 21-Jan-25

Controversy erupts over ruling permitting stray dog killings in Duhok Shafaq News13:30 21-Jan-25

YPG reluctant to hand over Daesh prison camp to new Syrian rulers Daily Sabah13:23 21-Jan-25

President Ilham Aliyev meets with Prime Minister of Kurdistan Region of Iraq in Davos AzerNews13:15 21-Jan-25

20 detained in police operation against socialists in Istanbul ANF News13:01 21-Jan-25

President Ilham Aliyev meets with Iraqi Kurdistan PM (photo) Trend News Agency12:53 21-Jan-25

Journalists face prison over coverage of Kurdish reporters killed in northern Syria Bianet12:39 21-Jan-25

PM Barzani, Yemeni leader discuss regional peace at Davos forum Shafaq News12:29 21-Jan-25

Exclusive-Syrian Kurdish forces oppose handing jihadist jails to Islamist rulers Yahoo! UK & Ireland12:14 21-Jan-25

Kurdish Leader Barzani, KNC discuss key developments in Syria Shafaq News12:09 21-Jan-25

Authorities struggle to regulate illegal refineries polluting Erbil Rudaw12:07 21-Jan-25

Turkiye neutralizes six PKK militants in northern Iraq Shafaq News11:38 21-Jan-25

Turkiye strikes PKK positions in Kurdistan’s Duhok: Source Shafaq News11:38 21-Jan-25

President Barzani, new Italian consul discuss bilateral ties Rudaw11:36 21-Jan-25

KDP leader meets with Rojava’s opposition coalition in Erbil Rudaw11:26 21-Jan-25

International personalities urge the Committee of Ministers to take action for the release of Öcalan ANF News11:20 21-Jan-25

Barzani and ENKS Convene to Discuss Kurdish Unity in Syria Peregraf11:11 21-Jan-25

Emirati inspiration for Iraqi Kurdistan The Arab Weekly10:23 21-Jan-25

Iran Protests: “No to Executions Tuesdays” Marks 52nd Week with Support from 34 Prisons National Council of Resistance of Iran10:01 21-Jan-25

President Barzani, Italian Consul General discuss enhancing cooperation Shafaq News09:47 21-Jan-25

Victims of PKK terrorism complain opposition exploiting them Daily Sabah09:39 21-Jan-25

German Foreign Ministry Backs Kurdish Dialogue with Damascus Asharq Al-Awsat09:30 21-Jan-25

Social Initiative For Peace to meet with DEM Party ANF News09:28 21-Jan-25

Kurdistan’s KDP, PUK hold fifth meeting on KRG formation Shafaq News09:27 21-Jan-25

Rojava: Civilians defy Turkish bombing to defend Tishrin dam Freedom News08:34 21-Jan-25

Trump’s first decisions already shaping MidEast doctrine Jerusalem Post08:33 21-Jan-25

Dollar prices climb in Baghdad and Erbil Shafaq News08:08 21-Jan-25

Iraqi court to rule on legitimacy of Kirkuk’s local government Shafaq News07:54 21-Jan-25

PKK/YPG attacks around Syria's Tishrin Dam threaten civilians Daily Sabah07:17 21-Jan-25

Iraq’s President warns of budget strain, calls for private sector growth Shafaq News06:13 21-Jan-25

PKK/YPG's month of terror against civilians in Syria's Aleppo TRT World06:12 21-Jan-25

Syria’s Future Depends On The Kurds The National Interest05:15 21-Jan-25

PKK/Ypg terrorist attacks around Tishrin Dam threaten civilians Anadolu Agency01:24 21-Jan-25

In the last 7 days

PM Barzani inaugurates Kurdistan House at Davos to boost investment Shafaq News22:46 20-Jan-25

Erbil, Baghdad form joint team to resolve salary disputes Shafaq News21:14 20-Jan-25

‘Very good’ progress in cabinet formation talks: KDP Rudaw20:39 20-Jan-25

Can Turkey Mend Its Fractured Ties with the Kurds? Caracal18:56 20-Jan-25

President Nechirvan Barzani congratulates Trump on inauguration Shafaq News18:22 20-Jan-25

Political Parties of Iranian Kurdistan Issue a Joint Statement Calling for a General Strike Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (Press Release)17:27 20-Jan-25

KONGRA-GEL calls for mobilization to defend the Rojava revolution ANF News16:50 20-Jan-25

7 people imprisoned in Mersin for protesting the usurpation of Akdeniz Municipality ANF News16:09 20-Jan-25

Kurdish artist among victims of Turkish airstrike at Tishreen Dam Shafaq News14:59 20-Jan-25

Iraqi parliament 'secretly' passes National Intelligence law The New Arab14:44 20-Jan-25

USD/IQD exchange rates inc higher in Baghdad, lower in Erbil Shafaq News14:40 20-Jan-25

Kurdistan Region to present human rights progress at UN’s UPR review Shafaq News14:28 20-Jan-25

Turkey arrests 6 Kurdish journalists on terrorism charges Turkish Minute14:12 20-Jan-25

Journalist returns to Rojava after 15 months in Kurdistan Region jail Rudaw14:11 20-Jan-25

Journalist Sulaiman Ahmad Released After 14 Months in Prison Peregraf13:50 20-Jan-25

Turkiye neutralizes four PKK soldiers in Iraq and Syria Shafaq News13:17 20-Jan-25

Why Kurds face an uncertain future in Ahmed Al-Shara’s rebel-led Syria Yahoo! UK & Ireland13:11 20-Jan-25

DEM Party group seeks second İmralı visit to Öcalan Hurriyet Daily News12:50 20-Jan-25

Azmar Mountains attract tourists to Al-Sulaymaniyah Shafaq News12:25 20-Jan-25

DEM Party İmralı Delegation submits application for a second meeting with Öcalan ANF News12:06 20-Jan-25

Al-Azm Alliance urges action on $18B oil export loss Shafaq News12:05 20-Jan-25

Fate of US-backed terrorists in Syria hangs in balance Daily Sabah11:58 20-Jan-25

Kurdistan Oil Company: A path to resolving oil disputes Shafaq News11:48 20-Jan-25

Tensions in northeast Syria rise amid Damascus-SDF negotiations The New Arab11:40 20-Jan-25

KRG, Baghdad reach agreement to resolve key disputes Shafaq News11:04 20-Jan-25

Türkiye, Sweden to hold security meeting in Ankara Hurriyet Daily News10:27 20-Jan-25

İmralı Delegation applies to Ministry for second Öcalan meeting Bianet10:01 20-Jan-25

Sources: Iraq's Parliament to tackle controversial laws in “One Basket” vote Shafaq News09:52 20-Jan-25

Kurdish PM Barzani attends World Economic Forum in Davos Shafaq News09:02 20-Jan-25

US hails Leader Barzani and SDF's Abdi talks: Key to Syria’s transition Shafaq News08:42 20-Jan-25

German Foreign Ministry’s Middle East Director meets SDF and YPJ General Commanders ANF News08:32 20-Jan-25

Kirkuk Council halted, political progress stalls Shafaq News08:21 20-Jan-25

KDP's Barzani and SDF's Abdi talks: key to Syria’s Kurdish future? Shafaq News08:14 20-Jan-25

USD/IQD exchange rates inch higher in Baghdad, Erbil Shafaq News07:43 20-Jan-25

Why Türkiye is So Influential in Post-Assad Syria Asharq Al-Awsat07:35 20-Jan-25

Iraqi Shiite Legislators Dismiss Kurdish Oil Budget Amendment, Heightening Tensions Peregraf07:34 20-Jan-25

US Welcomes Barzani-Abdi Meeting as a Step Toward Kurdish Unity Peregraf06:53 20-Jan-25

Türkiye 'neutralizes' four PKK/YPG terrorists in northern Iraq, Syria Yeni Şafak05:22 20-Jan-25

Turkey’s Syria Aspirations The Nation01:09 20-Jan-25

Syria’s defense minister rejects SDF proposal for autonomous Kurdish military bloc Jerusalem Post21:06 19-Jan-25

Erbil art exhibition brings childhood dreams to life Shafaq News19:59 19-Jan-25

Erbil’s Mount Hasan Bag draws thousands of tourists Rudaw19:41 19-Jan-25

Armenian journalist Hrant Dink commemorated in Istanbul where he was murdered ANF News18:27 19-Jan-25

US dollar exchange rate remains steady in Baghdad, drops in Iraqi News18:26 19-Jan-25

Parliamentary Finance: budget amendment covers Kurdistan Region's oil extraction Shafaq News18:05 19-Jan-25

Negotiators Zero in on Potential Deal to Disarm Syria’s Last Battleground Asharq Al-Awsat17:40 19-Jan-25

Akh parig, Hrant Armenian Weekly17:24 19-Jan-25

UAE President, Kurdistan PM explore ways to enhance cooperation Gulf Today17:23 19-Jan-25

Kurdish PM, UAE President discuss bilateral cooperation Shafaq News17:13 19-Jan-25

Iraqi, Kurdish officials left out of Trump’s inauguration The New Arab16:39 19-Jan-25

Why Turkey is so influential in post-Assad Syria The Straits Times16:29 19-Jan-25

Syrian minister rejects Kurdish-led SDF’s proposal for own military bloc Al Jazeera16:00 19-Jan-25

Five caught excavating ancient cemetery in Duhok Shafaq News15:11 19-Jan-25

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About our Kurdistan news

Latest news for Kurdistan, or Greater Kurdistan, a geo-cultural territory in western Asia where Kurds and Kurdish culture have been historically centred.

As the historical cultural region of a people, Kurdistan is a defined area which does not correlate with modern borders, incorporating parts of Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran. Some definitions even include parts of Transcaucasia.

The term “Kurdistan” is first recorded as early as the 11th Century AD, whilst various Kurdish states have existed since the 8th Century AD. Despite this, no significant Kurdish state has arisen since the beginning of the 20th Century. Following the Syrian Civil War and the wider war against ISIS, however, Kurdish elements have arisen to secure relative self-autonomy in areas like Rojava. Despite this, reaction among local powers such as Turkey and Syria has been hostile.

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