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Komala Toilers of Kurdistan position near the town of Khalifan in northeastern Erbil province struck by Iranian missiles on May 10, 2026. Photo: Screengrab/Rudaw

Iran launches missile attack on Kurdish opposition position near Erbil

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An onverview of the city of Erbil, Kurdistan Region. File photo: Rudaw

Erbil’s green belt reaches 500,000 olive trees, pistachios planned for next phase

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. File photo: KRG

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Image of Ajaj during a crime-scene reenactment at Nugra Salman prison. Photo: Iraqi Interior Ministry.

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Jassim Khidir, together with Rudaw's Farhad Dolamari, riding in the streets of Erbil on bicycles on May 8, 2026. Photo: Rudaw/screenshot

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Lahur Talabany. File photo: Facebook

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First batch of Kurdistan pilgrims depart to Saudi Arabia on May 7, 2026.

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The Tawke oil field in Duhok province, Kurdistan Region, operated by DNO Iraq. Photo: DNO

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Footage shows smoke rising after drone attacks on Azadi Camp in Erbil’s Koya district on March 3, 2026. File photo: Screenshot / Submitted

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The Iraqi parliament building. Photo: AFP

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The moment a drone targets Surdash camp in Sulaimani province's Dukan district on May 5, 2026. Video: Submitted

Iran strikes Kurdish opposition group in Kurdistan Region of Iraq

A bakery in Sulaimani's Raparin administration on April 5, 2026. Photo: Screengrab/ Rduaw

Kurdistan bakeries struggle as gas prices surge, shift to firewood

Bakeries across the Kurdistan Region are grappling with soaring gas prices amid...

Iran admits 'mistake' in missile strike that killed six Peshmerga: President Barzani

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani said Wednesday that the Iranian...

Unfinished stories: The flames of war in Erbil’s sky, a conflict without borders

War is no longer a distant headline in the Kurdish capital, Erbil. It is...

Liu Jun, China’s Consul General to Erbil, speaks to Rudaw on February 8, 2026. Photo: Screengrab/Rudaw

Chinese diplomat hopes Kurdistan residents study in China

China’s Consul General to Erbil, Liu Jun, on Sunday said he hopes that the...

Erbil business owners send aid convoy to Rojava as humanitarian crisis continues

Dozens of business owners and oil traders in Erbil have organized a new...

The Rudaw Media Network holds a launch event for a special TV show for the coverage of the Kurdistan Region's upcoming elections in Erbil on September 16, 2024. Photo: Bilind T. Abdullah/Rudaw

Foreign missions praise free, objective press at Rudaw election event

Diplomats and foreign missions in the Kurdistan Region highlighted the...

Zakho expects 50 thousand tourists during Eid holidays

Shaqlawa sets the stage for a grandiose touristic season

Imported goods push local farmers out of the Kurdistan Region market

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Halabja pomegranate festival kicks off, 300k visitors expected

PKK kicks off pullout from Turkey, nears end of four-decade conflict

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Duhok hosts 18th annual grapes, honey festival

Duhok province is holding the 18th annual two-day grape and honey festival as...

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