Iraq

BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: Make no mistake. What we have here is an Erdogan, PKK coalition

Akin Nazli in Belgrade July 14, 2025

As usual, Turkey’s wily leader is running circles around the media monkeys.

Baghdad residents protest about electricity shortages as temperatures exceed 50°C

bne IntelliNews July 13, 2025

Protesters burnt tyres and clashed with security forces as Iraq's chronic electricity crisis intensifies during the summer heat wave.

Kurdistan Workers' Party begins historic weapon destruction in Iraq

bnm Gulf bureau July 11, 2025

The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has begun destroying its weapons in an unprecedented move to end armed struggle and transition to peaceful political resistance.

Iraq bans Labubu dolls citing child behaviour concerns and “demonic spirits”

bnm Gulf bureau July 10, 2025

Kurdish authorities in Erbil have confiscated 4,000 Labubu dolls and banned their sale in shops due to alleged negative effects on children's behaviour.

Macron and Starmer pledge to fight English Channel Kurdish migration gangs

bnm Gulf bureau July 10, 2025

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to intensify cooperation against illegal migration gangs during a summit at Downing Street.

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