Kurdistan26-10-2026
Syria closed its main border crossing with Jordan to travelers and commercial traffic on Tuesday after Jordanian airstrikes killed seven civilians, including three children, in southern Syria, with Damascus disputing Amman's claim that the attacks had been coordinated with Syrian authorities.
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France is seeking a new defense cooperation agreement with Iraq to address emerging security challenges following the withdrawal of the US-led coalition, French Consul General in Erbil Emmanuel Mignot told Rudaw in an interview.
Iraq’s stored water reserves have increased more than sevenfold compared with the same period last year, as heavy rainfall has replenished dams and boosted river flows, Iraqi prime minister’s water affairs adviser told Rudaw.
Armed groups operating outside Iraqi state control are obstructing economic reforms, discouraging international investment, and prolonging instability in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, a Middle East political expert has warned, calling for a negotiated agreement to bring their weapons under state authority.
US defense and security companies are exploring opportunities to help strengthen the Kurdistan Region’s air defenses following the withdrawal of US-led coalition forces, as a visiting American business joint delegation discusses potential projects with Kurdish and Syrian officials.
Paul Iddon
