ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iraq extended its condolences to neighboring Turkey on Tuesday after a deadly fire at a ski resort in the northern Bolu province left at least 76 people dead. “The foreign ministry expresses its sincere condolences and solidarity with the friendly Republic

The ongoing oil dispute between Baghdad and Kurdistan intensifies as US intervention sparks backlash and highlights the power struggle over oil resources and regional autonomy.

Turkey’s actions in Syria and Iraq also signal a deeper shift away from its Western alliances. Erdogan’s government has cultivated closer ties with Russia.

The prolonged shutdown of Kurdistan’s oil pipeline, coupled with a delayed parliamentary vote on production costs, has cost Iraq $25 billion in lost revenue, highlighting the high stakes of political and economic gridlock.

Geopolitics abhors a power vacuum. One country’s loss is another’s gain, and the space left by Iran is being occupied, for now, by Turkey. This should come as no surprise: the history of the Middle East between the 16th and 18th centuries was that of struggle between the Ottoman and Persian empires, and it seems to be reviving in the 21st century.

The word for 2025 is “sovereignty.” Despite many challenges like reducing oil dependency, ensuring political stability amid sectarian divides and managing environmental crises, the Sudani government must focus on protecting the state.

A fresh drive to bring an end to Turkey's 40-year Kurdish conflict has seen politicians from the pro-Kurdish party meet jailed leaders

To make a direct call to Turkey From Iraq, you need to follow the international dialing format given below. The dialing format is same for calling Turkey mobile or land line from Iraq. To call Turkey from Iraq, dial: 00 - 90 - Area Code - Land Phone Number ...

Turkey appeared set today to open seaports and air bases to tens of thousands of US forces, closing the last major gap in Washington's planning for an attack on neighbouring Iraq. US hopes that ...

The MMA fighter Lamberd Akhiadov received cryptoassets and cash worth $151,000 before “carrying out a terrorist attack” in 2022, police say.

The Syrian conflict highlights the devastating impact of foreign interventions, proxy wars, and ideological ambitions, leading to regional instability, displacement, and power shifts, with Turkey and allies shaping Syria's future amidst ongoing rivalries.

Baghdad and BP's negotiations over a major deal to redevelop Kirkuk's oil and gas fields must include Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region, the Kurdish Prime Minister told Reuters, flagging a potential conflict with the central government.