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ges from all around the world. Rudaw puts its readers first by providing them with true information about what is happening in Kurdistan, Iraq, the region, and beyond. Its aim is not to tell people what to believe, but to allow them to make informed choices through access to unbiased information. Rudaw English, in partnership with other media outlets published by the Rudaw Media Company, has correspondents in most of the cities of Kurdistan, Iraq, and in many neighboring and Western countries. If you want to stay informed on developments regarding Kurds and the wider region, then Rudaw is for you. Rudaw is pleased to announce that it is ready to offer assistance to scholars and researchers who work on issues related to Kurds and Iraq. It also offers internships to qualified people from inside and outside Kurdistan. By interning with Rudaw, you will get the chance to witness from up close the reality of the Kurdistan Region and Iraq and get to interact with the local citizens and officials. For more information, please contact [email protected]

The European Union (EU) Council on Monday announced sanctions against two Iranian individuals and a component of Iran’s ...
08/06/2026

The European Union (EU) Council on Monday announced sanctions against two Iranian individuals and a component of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, which oversees operations in a southern province adjacent to the Strait of Hormuz, over involvement in disrupting shipping in the strategic waterway. Tehran downplayed the move as “political” and lacking legitimacy.

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The European Union (EU) Council on Monday announced sanctions against two Iranian individuals and a component of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, which oversees operations in a so

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Monday that its forces had disabled an unladen oil tanker bound for Iran in the...
08/06/2026

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Monday that its forces had disabled an unladen oil tanker bound for Iran in the Gulf of Oman as the US maritime blockade of Iranian ports remains in effect. This comes as British maritime authorities stated that over 50 shipping incidents have been recorded in regional waters since the outbreak of the Iran war.

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ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Monday that its forces had disabled an unladen oil tanker bound for Iran in the Gulf of Oman as the US maritime blockade of Iranian ports remains in effect. This comes as British maritime authorities stated that over 50 shipping inci...

An Afghan government official killed a Kurdish woman and her 15-year-old daughter in northern Afghanistan, a Paris-based...
08/06/2026

An Afghan government official killed a Kurdish woman and her 15-year-old daughter in northern Afghanistan, a Paris-based human rights monitor reported on Monday, adding that the motive for the crime was the woman’s refusal to marry off her daughter to the Taliban official.

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The tragic passing of Rudaw’s Baghdad Bureau Chief, Halkawt Aziz (1989 - 2026), has prompted an outpouring of condolence...
08/06/2026

The tragic passing of Rudaw’s Baghdad Bureau Chief, Halkawt Aziz (1989 - 2026), has prompted an outpouring of condolences and solidarity from political leaders across the Kurdistan Region and Iraq, with many honoring him as a distinguished journalist deeply committed to amplifying the Kurdish voice.

Read more: Rudaw.net/english/categories/kurdistan/1077863

08/06/2026

Halkawt Aziz, Rudaw's bureau chief in Baghdad, filed a report about one of Iraq's most contentious issues - the disarmament of Iran-backed armed groups - a day before losing his life in a traffic accident on the Baghdad-Basra highway on Monday afternoon.

Read more: Rudaw.net/english/categories/kurdistan/1077862

Iraq's national carrier, Iraqi Airways, announced on Monday the resumption of its flights following a temporary suspensi...
08/06/2026

Iraq's national carrier, Iraqi Airways, announced on Monday the resumption of its flights following a temporary suspension prompted by the renewed exchange of attacks between Iran and Israel.

Read more: Rudaw.net/english/categories/iraq/1077861

The Kurdistan Region’s Peshmerga minister has expressed hope that a security agreement with the United States aimed at u...
08/06/2026

The Kurdistan Region’s Peshmerga minister has expressed hope that a security agreement with the United States aimed at unifying and enhancing the capabilities of the Kurdish forces will be renewed before its expiration in September, further warning that ongoing political deadlock in the Region could jeopardize efforts to secure continued support.

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Kurdistan Region’s Peshmerga Minister Shoresh Ismail speaks to Rudaw in an interview on June 7, 2026. Photo: Screengrab/ Rudaw

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani offers condolences on the passing of Rudaw reporter Halkawt Aziz, describin...
08/06/2026

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani offers condolences on the passing of Rudaw reporter Halkawt Aziz, describing him as a "skilled, dedicated, and active journalist who made significant contributions to the media sector."

Halkawt Aziz, Rudaw’s bureau chief in Baghdad, passed away Monday afternoon after being involved in a car accident near ...
08/06/2026

Halkawt Aziz, Rudaw’s bureau chief in Baghdad, passed away Monday afternoon after being involved in a car accident near Basra.

He was 36 years old.

A high-level delegation from the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is expected to travel to Baghdad next week to discu...
08/06/2026

A high-level delegation from the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is expected to travel to Baghdad next week to discuss the implementation of the Automatic System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA) and ongoing disputes over non-oil revenues, a Kurdish official said on Monday.

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