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France’s Permanent Representative at the UN Jerome Bonnafont speaks to Rudaw on April 09, 2026. Photo: screengrab/Rudaw

France backs 60-state UN declaration calling for halt to hostilities in Lebanon

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China signals support for rapprochement between Iran, Gulf states

US condemns ‘ambush’ on diplomats in Baghdad, censures Iraq’s failure to curb Iran-backed factions

Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, responds to a question from Rudaw on April 8, 2026. Photo: Screengrab/Rudaw

UN emphasizes maritime freedom, political rights amid Iran tensions

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An F/A-18E Super Hornet launching from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln during Operation Epic Fury, April 1, 2026. Photo: US Department of War

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Iran threatens to withdraw from ceasefire if attacks on Lebanon continue

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Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire with Iran

UN Security Council meeting on April 7, 2026. Photo: UN

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Security Council veto blocks Gulf-backed push to reopen Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump speaks about the conflict in Iran at the White House on April 6, 2026. Photo: AFP

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Left to Right: Cécile Kohler, Jacques Paris and Mahdieh Esfandiari. File photos: AFP; Graphic: Rudaw

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France-Iran deal sees release of two detained French nationals, one Iranian

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PMF base struck for the fifth time in western Kirkuk

US President Donald Trump speaks about the conflict in Iran at the White House on April 6, 2026. Photo: AFP

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Trump says wants Kurds to 'stay away' from Iran war

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Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, responds to a question from Rudaw on April 8, 2026. Photo: Screengrab/Rudaw

UN emphasizes maritime freedom, political rights amid Iran tensions

The United Nations on Wednesday stressed the importance of maritime freedom and...

US President Donald Trump speaks about the conflict in Iran at the White House on April 6, 2026. Photo: AFP

Trump says wants Kurds to 'stay away' from Iran war

US President Donald Trump on Monday said he prefers Kurdish forces to remain...

Yuriy Sak, former Ukrainian defense ministry advisor, speaks to Rudaw on March 29, 2026. Photo: screengrab/Rudaw

Ukraine offers Gulf states cost-effective defenses against Iranian drones: Expert

Kurdish community in Washington honors Senator Lindsey Graham

The Kurdish community in the US representing all four parts of Kurdistan...

France's President Emmanuel Macron speaks to journalists as he arrives for a EU Summit at the EU headquarters in Brussels, on March 19, 2026. Photo: Screengrab/ Rudaw

Macron calls for Iraq to stay out of regional conflict, stresses sovereignty

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday emphasized France’s support for...

US official says Washington protects Kurdistan, Gulf from Iran, proxy attacks

Germany deports Kurdish family with health issues to Iraq

Kurdish Flag in Kyrgyzstan. Photo: Rudaw

Kurdistan’s flag flies in Kyrgyzstan for 20 years

Extreme frost turns China lakes, rivers into ice

Christians in China share Christmas joy

A christmas tree decorated in Moscow. Photo: Rudaw

Moscow's Christmas markets see less crowds due to rising inflation

Cold weather shuts down schools in Beijing

President Barzani meets world leaders at Notre Dame reopening ceremony

President Barzani meets world leaders at COP29 in Baku

President Barzani meets world leaders at Paris Olympics

Exhibit shows pain of Kurdish families waiting for loved ones lost on road to Europe

President Barzani meets world leaders at COP28