Nowruz, which translates to “New Day,” is a profound cultural and national celebration marking the Kurdish New Year and the arrival of the spring…
Questions about Russia’s role in the Middle East conflict are growing after UK officials suggested that Iran’s drone tactics may be influenced by Moscow.…
Since the US-Israeli war on Iran began, more than 200 drones have been launched at Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region. Iranian forces…
At the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani inaugurated “Kurdistan House 2026,”…
The United States officially opened its massive new consulate compound in Erbil, now the largest American consulate in the world, built on a 206,000-square-meter…
The United States is opening its largest diplomatic facility in the Middle East—the new Consulate General in Erbil—marking a major milestone in U.S.–Kurdistan relations…
In his interview with Pulse Media, SOMO Deputy Director Hamdi Shingali speaks candidly about the future of American energy companies in Iraq and the…
In the Kurdistan Region in northern Iraq, an intense drought has unveiled a remarkable archaeological find: 40 ancient tombs near the Mosul Dam in…
Drone attacks have targeted multiple oil fields in Iraq’s Kurdish region, causing damage but no casualties. Norwegian operator DNO ASA halted operations after explosions…
Erbil has banned sales of the viral Labubu collectible doll, citing both consumer exploitation and cultural incompatibility. Officials say local families were misled by…
Erbil authorities have announced an ambitious plan to create a circular green belt around the city by planting millions of pistachio and olive trees,…
From Oval Office security pledges to a landmark $110 billion energy deal, KRG leaders’ Washington visits since 2008 have forged a powerful US–Kurdistan partnership.
As the current ceasefire approaches its expiration, uncertainty is growing over whether diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran will resume. A U.S.…
Global defense spending hit record highs in 2025, with the top 15 countries surpassing $2 trillion led overwhelmingly by the United States.
President Donald Trump made a social media claim that Iran is directing hundreds of ships toward the United States, including routes toward Texas, Louisiana,…