Kurds
A Kurdish crisis and a missing American: Iran’s expanding influence in Iraqi Kurdistan - opinion
An internal Kurdish power feud has triggered mass arrests, alleged executions, and the unresolved detention of an American veteran amid rising Iranian influence.
Gunfights in northern Syria show tensions remain between Sharaa, Kurdish forces - analysis
Turkey’s warning to the SDF masks a broader bid to dominate post Assad Syria - opinion
Kurdish-led SDF cooperating with Israel in Syria, Turkish FM Hakan Fidan claims
Washington’s Syrian mistake: Empowering HTS, endangering Kurds - opinion
History will record who stood by democratic values at this critical moment and who sacrificed these values for short-term interests.
Syrian government, Kurdish-led SDF edge closer toward security agreement - analysis
While there is no confirmation of any deal, reports are increasing that the Syrian government and the SDF are inching towards progress.
Kurds mark Kurdistan flag day with calls for unity, freedom
Kurdish communities across the globe honored their national symbol on Wednesday, reflecting on decades of struggle, pride, and the ongoing fight for autonomy.
Too obvious to conceal: Ankara’s threats herald a northern Syria operation - opinion
The US must send a clear and immediate message to Ankara and Damascus that attempts to militarily reshape northern Syria are unacceptable.
Iraq must free itself from Iran or risk losing US aid, Congressman Joe Wilson warns
The Congressman shared, “Iraq has an opportunity to thrive if it changes its behaviour. Congress is ready to back up President Trump with new provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act."
US deepens cooperation with Syria as CENTCOM expands anti-ISIS operations - analysis
The US and Damascus have been cooperating against ISIS since 2025, especially after Syria said it would join the coalition against ISIS in November.
Israeli Druze doctor builds secret medical lifeline for besieged Sweida - exclusive
MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS: The Israeli Druze physician who organized the smuggling of medical supplies from Damascus to Sweida amid a massacre.
US, Israel, don’t abandon us to Iran, Kurdistan Freedom Party leader, military chief tells 'Post'
Iraqi Kurdistan-based General Yazdanpanah says calls for “decentralization are meaningless, as they will not ensure Kurdish rights in Syria being upheld, nor will they provide Kurds with freedom."
Why Israel’s security interests now depend on supporting the Kurds - opinion
The MEPS Forum showed growing Kurdish unity and a shifting Syrian landscape, underscoring why Israel should strengthen ties with Kurdish forces in Iraq and Syria as regional threats continue to rise.
At least two killed, three wounded by security forces outside Lanaz refinery near Iraq's Erbil
Security sources claimed the protesters were holding a protest to demand job opportunities within the refinery, during which the security forces assigned to guard the site opened fire.
Drone attack suspends operations at major Iraq gas field, power cuts occur across Kurdish region
A drone attack on the Khor Mor gas field in Iraq causes major power outages in northern regions, damaging key infrastructure and halting gas supplies to power stations.
