Month: May 2021
294 posts
Turkish soldiers temporarily entered village in Kurdistan Region – villagers
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — A number of Turkish troops temporarily entered a village in the Kurdistan Region’s sub-district of…
Iraq’s West Qurna-2 oilfield starts test to boost output
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Lukoil’s West Qurna-2 oilfield in Iraq has started a test operation to boost production, initially…
PUK co-presidents meet with deputy commanding general of U.S.-led Coalition
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) Co-presidents Bafel Talabani and Lahur Sheikh Jangi met with Brigadier…
Syria’s Assad wins 4th term with 95% of vote, in election the West calls fraudulent
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Syrian President Bashar al-Assad won a fourth term in office with 95.1% of the votes…
Oil steady as Iran supply concerns offset upbeat demand outlook
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Oil prices were little changed on Friday, with Brent holding near $70 a barrel as…
U.S. outraged by violence against Iraqi demonstrators – State Department
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The United States is outraged that peaceful Iraqi demonstrators demanding reform were met with threats…
Kurdistan Region welcomes UNSC resolution extending UNAMI mandate in Iraq
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The Kurdistan Region Presidency on Thursday welcomed the adoption of a U.N. Security Council resolution…
PUK co-leader calls on Region president to use his power in case of journalists, activists sentenced to jail
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) Co-president Bafel Talabani said on Thursday the boundaries of journalism…
U.S.-led Coalition provides ammunition, weapons to Iraqi army
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The U.S.-led Coalition forces provided ammunition and weapons to the Iraqi military, the security media…
Iranians queue to bid on car that Shah gave to Romanian dictator
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iranian collectors are queuing to bid on an Iranian-built luxury car given to the late…
U.S. supports Iraqi PM to uphold rule of law after arrest of PMF commander
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — White House National Security Council said on Thursday it supports Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi…
Water levels dropped; 16 dams remain unfinished in Kurdistan
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — As many as 16 dams have remained uncompleted in the Kurdistan Region due to a…