Erbil

US has ended its combat mission in Iraq but its malign influence remains

US-Iran geopolitical challenges and a dysfunctional Iraqi government mean the country is teetering on a precarious edge.

Deadly flash floods hit northern Iraq

Flash floods in northern Iraqi city of Erbil killed at least eleven people, including two foreigners, authorities said.

The Peshmerga's return: A looming crisis in Iraq's disputed Kirkuk

Maintaining the tenuous peace in the multi-ethnic city of Kirkuk will require a nuanced approach as part of a wider strategy to counter Daesh.

Why is the once-acclaimed ‘other Iraq’ struck by exodus?

While the Kurdish region of Iraq is known to be relatively stable and prosperous compared to the rest of the country, economic and political woes are pushing Kurds to take the perilous journey to Europe in large numbers.

Casualties in northern Iraq as Daesh, Peshmerga fight

Daesh terrorists reportedly take over remote Luhaiban village while fighting near Qara Salem village leaves five people, including four Peshmerga soldiers, dead.

Hundreds of refugees leave Belarus for Iraq

The refugee crisis between the European Union and Belarus escalated last month as increasing numbers of refugees arrived trying to cross over into Poland.

Iraq issues arrest warrants for attendees of Israel normalisation forum

Iraqi Supreme Judicial Council ordered arrest of three participants of the conference, which was held in Erbil on Friday calling for normalisation of relations between Iraq and Israel.

Turkey criticises Iraq's KRG over controversial stamp on pope visit

Turkish Foreign Ministry says that a commemorative stamp planned to be printed depicts a map including Turkish provinces, calling on the KRG officials to immediately reverse its "grave mistake."

Examining Iran's ever-expanding role in Syria and Iraq

Tehran’s political and military involvement in Syria and Iraq have helped to turn their state structures upside-down.

Rockets hit Iraqi base hosting US contractors after clashes with Daesh

At least four rockets struck an Iraqi airbase, the Iraqi military says in a statement, while other officials say one person was wounded at the base where an American defence company services combat aircraft.

Why did Turkey conduct an operation in Iraq’s Gara region?

Turkey’s success in eliminating the PKK in the region will determine its future in Sinjar and Mosul.

Turkey: Ready to support Iraq in clearing Sinjar of terrorists

Turkey-Iraq, as well as Turkey-Erbil cooperation, will bring important developments in the coming period in fighting terrorism, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar says following his visit to the neighbouring country.